ĐẶNG HIỆP GIANG (Chủ biên)

ÔN LỤYỆN THI
VÀO LỚP 10
năm học 2023-2014
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A. NGỮ PHÁP
1. Thì hiện tại
a. Diễn đạt một sự thật, thói quen: dùng thì hiện tại đơn.
e.g. Dogs bark.
The sun rises in the east.
She gets up at six every morning.
* Một số trạng ngữ chỉ tần suất thường được dùng trong trường hợp này như: always, frequently,
usually, often, sometimes, rarely, never.
b. Sự kiện theo kế hoạch, thời khóa biểu, v.v...: dùng thì hiện tại đơn.
e.g. - Can you tell me when the train to Ho Chi Minh City leaves?
- In fifteen minutes. At 7.05.
c. Diễn đạt một sự việc đang diễn ra/ đang trong tiến trình ở hiện tại: dùng thỉ hiện tại tiếp diễn.
e.g. It is raining heavily now.
* Những trạng ngữ chỉ thời gian thường dùng là: now, right now, at the moment... lưu ý hành động
không nhất thiết đang xảy ra tại đúng vào thời điểm nói:
e.g. I am working on the project of reconstructing the city.
d. Để phàn nàn trong hiện tại: dùng thì hiện tại tiếp diễn.
e.g. He’s late again. He’s always coming to class late.
e. Sự sắp xếp hoặc kế hoạch cho tương lai: dùng thì hiện tại tiếp diễn hoặc going to.
e.g. I’m taking a test tomorrow.
I’m going to take a trip to Paris this summer.
f. Sự kiện bắt đầu từ quá khứ và tiếp tục đến hiện tại: dùng thì hiện tại hoàn thành.
e.g. I have learnt English for two years.
I have learnt English since 2005.
* Các giới từ thường dùng trong trường hợp này là: for (+ khoảng thời gian) và since (+ mốc thời gian).
g. Sự kiện trong quá khứ còn có tác động, ảnh hưởng hay có kết quả ở hiện tại: dùng thì hiện tại hoàn
thành.
e.g. I haven 7 seen any good films lately.
I’ve forgotten my key. I can’t unlock the door now.
* Các trạng từ thường dùng: lately, recently.
e.g. - Have you ever climbed Mount Everest?
- No, I never have. But I’m sure I will, if I have a chance.
Các trạng từ thường dùng: ever, never, already, yet.
2. Thì tương lai
a. Sự kiện sẽ xảy ra trong tương lai gần (có thê là do dự đoán hr những bang chứng hiện tại): dùng thì
tương lai gần.
e.g. Look! There are dark clouds with strong winds. Hurry up! It’s going to rain in a few minutes.
b. Điều sẽ làm trong tương lai nhưng là một quyết định tức thời ở thời điểm nói: dùng thì tương lai
đơn.
e.g. OK. I’ll buy you a coffee.
c. Tiên đoán sự kiện sè xảy ra trong tương lai: dùng thì tương lai đơn.
e.g. We don 't think she ’ll come after all this trouble.
d. Sự kiện trong tương lai đứng từ góc nhìn ở một thời điểm trong quá khứ: dùng WOULD.
e.g. He said he would come on time but he didn 7 keep his words.
3. Thì quá khứ
a. Sự kiện đã xảy ra trong quá khứ có thời gian xác định: dùng thì quá khứ đơn.
e.g. We came here ỉn 1992.
b. Sự kiện đang xảy ra trong quá khứ: dùng thì quá khứ tiếp diễn.
e.g. At that time, I was writing a letter.
Yesterday evening, while my mother was cooking in the kitchen, my father was watching the
news on TV.
Just as I was leaving the house, I heard an explosion from inside the lab.
c. Sự kiện xảy ra trước một sự kiện khác đã xác định trong quá khứ hay trước một thời điểm đã xác
định trong quá khứ: dùng thì quá khứ hoàn thành.
e.g. Before going to the meeting, he had consulted with his lawyers.
4. Phân biệt giữa progressive (tiếp diễn) và non-progressive (không tiếp diễn)
* Một số động từ không bao giờ được dùng ở thể tiếp diễn. Đó là các động từ thuộc một trong hai
nhóm sau:
- Nhóm động từ tri nhận: believe, desire, dislike, doubt, feel, guess, hate, hear, imagine, know, like,
love, mean, mind, please, prefer, realize, recognize, remember, see, smell, taste, think, understand,
want, etc.
e.g. I know you 're right.
Now I realize that I ’vé made a mistake.
- Nhóm động từ quan hệ: be, belong to, consist of, cost, equal, fit, have, include, lack, need, owe, own,
require, seem, sound, etc.
e.g. I have a dog and two cats.
* Một số động từ có thể có nhiều nghĩa. Khi mang nghía tri nhận, động từ đó không dùng ở tiếp diễn;
khi mô tả hành động, động từ đó vẫn có thể đi với thể tiếp diễn.
e.g. I think you 're right, (think chỉ sự tri nhận)
I 'm thinking of my grandmother, who I love most in my family. (think chỉ hoạt động của tư
duy)
5. Phân biệt thì quá khứ đơn và thì hiện tại hoàn thành
* Thì quá khứ đơn và thì hiện tại hoàn thành đều được dùng để mô tả hành động đã diễn ra. Khi có
điểm thời gian xác định hay trong ngữ cảnh, người đọc/ nghe nắm được thời gian ta dùng thì quá khứ
đơn.
e.g. Last holiday, my mother promised to buy my sister a piano. She was very delighted to hear
this.
Câu có chứa delighted không có điểm thời gian đi kèm, nhưng qua ngữ cảnh, hành động là trong quá
khứ.
e.g. - Haveyou been to London?
- Yes, I have. In fact, I stayed therefor two years.
Ví dụ không có thời điềm chính xác của hành động, nhưng cả người nói và người nghe đều hiểu thời
điểm đó nằm trong quá khứ trong ngữ cảnh của câu.
* Khi không có thời gian xác định, ta dùng thì hiện tại hoàn thành.
e.g. I don 't know if we've met.
6. Thể bị động
Thể bị động được dùng trong các trường hợp sau:
 Khi tác nhân gây nên hành động không quan trọng hay không rõ ràng.
e.g. Nothing is known about the cause yet.
 Tuân thủ mạch nội dung.
e.g. We have an old piano. It was bought by my grandmother many years ago.
 Nhấn mạnh tới đối tượng/ kết quả của hành động.
e.g. Nice picture! Yes, it was painted by my brother!
 Tác nhân gây nên hành động xuất hiện khi được coi là quan trọng và cần thiết.
e.g. Telephone was invented by Alexander Graham Bed.
 Tác nhân gây nên hành động không xuất hiện khi:
- người nói/ viết không biết ai (cái gì) là tác nhân.
e.g. My bike has been stolen.
- tác nhân của hành động không được coi là quan trọng.
e.g. What happened to the thief?
He was caught yesterday.
- tác nhân của hành động đã quá rõ, hay được coi là đương nhiên, không cần được nhắc đến.
e.g. The thief was caught (by the police).
- tác nhân đã được nhắc đến nên không cần được nhắc lại.
e.g. Some of his paintings were made (by him) when he was seriously ill.
Động từ dùng trong thể bị động có thể đang ở trong một thời nhất định nào đó (gọi là dạng finite),
hay đang ở dưới một dạng thức chưa chia thời (non-finite).
Cụ thể như sau:
 Đơn:
S + be (am/ is/ are/ was/ were) + V-ed/ V3
e.g. My brother is given a book.
The house was built in 1992.
 Tiếp diễn:
S + be (am/ is/ are/ was/ were) + being 4- V-ed/ V3
e.g. The patient is being examined.
The meal was being served.
 Hoàn thành:
S + have (has/ have/ had) + been + V-ed/ V3
e.g. A new bridge has been built.
When we came, the house had been emptied.
 Hoàn thành tiếp diễn (trường hợp này ít dùng dưới dạng bị động):
S + have (has/ have/ had) + been + being + V-ed/ V3
e.g. The meal had been being served when we came.
 Khi động từ chính đi kèm với một động từ tình thái:
S + modal verb (will/ can/ etc.) + be + V-ed/ V3
e.g. The Olympic Games will be held in our country next year.
 Khi động từ cần chuyển sang bị động là một non-finite verb:
S + verb + to be + V-ed/ V3
e.g. I expected to be invited to the party but I wasn 't.
Hoặc:
S + verb + being + V-ed/ V3
e.g. I prefer being driven by a professional chauffeur.
Cần lưu ý rằng sau một số động từ như see, hear, make, ta có dạng động từ nguyên thể không TO,
nhưng khi chuyển sang bị động, ta lại dùng dạng động từ nguyên thể có TO.
e.g. They saw a man climb in through the kitchen window.
 A man was seen to climb in through the kitchen window.
e.g. She made her son finish his food.
 Her son was made to finish his food.
 Thể bị động với các động từ đa thành phần (multi-word verbs/ phrasal verbs):
Các động từ đa thành phần là động từ bao gồm một động từ và các tiểu từ đi kèm.
Khi chuyển sang bị động, các tiểu từ này đi liền với động từ.
e.g. They turned down his proposal.
 His proposal was turned down.
e.g. When his parents were out, a baby-sitter looked after him.
 When his parents were out, he was looked after by a baby-sitter.
e.g. We couldn’t put up with this noise.
 This noise couldn’t be put up with.
 Thể bị động với động từ có hai tân ngữ:
Động từ có hai tân ngữ có công thức: S + V + Oi + Od hoặc S + V + Od + prep + Oi
e.g. He gave his brother an apple.
Oi Od
He gave an apple to his brother.
Oi Od
Ta có hai cách chuyển câu với động từ có hai tân ngữ sang câu bị động:
 Lấy tân ngữ gián tiếp (Oi) làm chủ ngữ:
e.g. His brother was given an apple (by him).
 Lấy tân ngữ trực tiếp (Od) làm chủ ngữ:
e.g. An apple was given to his brother (by him).
Lưu ý: cần phân biệt giữa câu với động từ có hai tân ngữ và câu với động từ chỉ có một tân ng ữ nhưng
có thêm một bổ ngữ của tân ngữ. Dưới đây là một ví dụ dạng câu này.
e.g. He made his brother a good- student.
Od Co
Phân biệt với câu:
He gave his brother an apple.
Trong ví dụ 1, ta có thể hiểu “his brother” trở thành “a good student” thông qua hành động của “He”.
Trong ví dụ 2, “his brother” có “an apple” thông qua hành động của “He”.
Nếu như ví dụ 2 có hai tân ngữ (“his brother” và “an apple”) và cả hai đều có thể làm chủ ngữ trong
câu bị động, thì ví dụ 1 chỉ có 1 tân ngữ (“his brother”) và do đó câu chỉ có thể chuyển sang bị động
bằng 1 cách duy nhất:
His brother was made a good student.
Ta không thể có câu:
* A good student was made his brother.
 Thể bị động với mệnh đề THAT-clause".
Ta hãy thử đổi câu sau sang thể bị động.
People say that he has gone to Australia.
Câu có dạng: S (People) + V (say) + O (that he has gone to Australia). Theo như cách chuyển đổi sang
bị động thông thường, câu bị động sẽ là:
That he has gone to Australia is said.
Nhưng câu trên có chủ ngữ không cân đối về mặt độ dài với những thành phần khác của câu, nên chủ
ngữ That he has gone to Australia được chuyển về cuối câu, và lấy đại từ IT làm chủ ngừ giả. Kết quả
cuối cùng ta có:
It is said that he has gone to Australia.
Ví dụ khác:
Everyone believes that he is the richest man in the world.
It is believed that he is the richest man in the world.
 Thể bị động với cấu trúc nguyên thể:
Câu trúc câu với THAT-clause trên cũng có thể được chuyển sang bị động dưới dạng nguyên thể. Cách
làm như sau:
e.g. They believe he is the richest man in the world.
Chúng ta lấy chủ ngữ là “he”, chia động từ “believe” ở thể bị động (“is believed”), phần còn lại trong
mệnh đề THAT đặt dưới dạng to-infinitive. Kết quả là ta có:
He is believed to be the richest man in the world.
Lưu ý rằng khi động từ trong hai mệnh đề chính và phụ chia cùng một thì, ta dùng dạng infinitive.
Trong trường hợp dưới đây, khi động từ trong mệnh đề phụ diễn tả một hành động xảy ra trước hành
động trong mệnh đề chính, ta dùng perfect infinitive.
People say that he has gone to Australia.
Trong khi mệnh đề chính động từ chia ở thì hiện tại đơn, mệnh đề phụ có động từ ở thì hiện tại hoàn
thành (chênh về mặt thời gian so với hành động ở mệnh đề chính). Do đó câu bị động sẽ là:
He is said to have gone to Australia.
 Thể bị động với cấu trúc sai khiến:
Cấu trúc sai khiến:
S + have + sb + V-bare infinitive + sth hoặc S + get + sb + to V-infinitive + sth
có dạng bị động tương ứng của nó là:
S + have/get + sth + V-ed/ V3 + (by agent)
e.g. I had a doctor check my health.
 I had my health checked (by a doctor).
I got a mechanic to check my car.
  I got my car checked (by a mechanic).
7. Câu điều kiện
Trong chương trình trung học cơ sở các em được học hai loại câu điều kiện sau:
a. Câu diều kiện loại 1
 Công thức:
If - clause Main clause
present simple tense will/ can (may, etc.) + verb/ imperative
e.g. If we don ’t leave now, we will miss the train.
If he comes, please tell him to wait for me.
 Cách dùng:
- Điều kiện có khả năng xảy ra trong tương lai hoặc hiện tại.
e.g. If he comes, please tell him to wait for me.
- Có khả năng xảy ra nếu điều kiện đưa ra được đáp ứng.
e.g. If we don 't leave now, we will miss the train.
- Với cách dùng này, ta có thể thay will bằng một số động từ tình thái như can, may, v.v...
e.g. If you try your best, you can win the prize.
- Mệnh đề chính trong câu điều kiện loại 1 còn là lời yêu cầu, ra lệnh.
e.g. If he comes, please tell him to wait for me.
b. Câu điều kiện loại 2
 Công thức:
If - clause Main clause
past subjunctive/ past tense would/ could/ might + verb
e.g. You would feel healthier if you did more exercise.
If I were you, I’d come to the party.
If they were here, I would not say anything.
 Cách dùng:
- Đưa ra giả định cho hiện tại.
e.g. If I were you, I’d come to the party.
- Đưa ra giá thiết về một tinh huống không thế xảy ra.
e.g. If I became the president of the US, I would take you as my personal assistant.
c. Các loại câu điều kiện khác
Câu điều kiện loại 0
 Công thức:
If - clause Main clause
present simple present simple
e.g. If you put a paper on afire, it burns quickly.
 Cách dùng:
- Đây là loại câu điều kiện dùng để nêu lên các sự thật về mặt khoa học.
e.g. If water boils, steam rises.
- Câu điều kiện loại 0 còn được dùng để chỉ đến những sự kiện mà kết quả của nó luôn luôn đúng.
e.g. If Mike reads on the train, he often feels sick.
Câu điều kiện loại 3
 Công thức:
If - clause Main clause
past perfect would/ could/ might + have + past participle
e.g. If you had taken my advice, you would not have been in such trouble.
 Cách dùng:
- Đưa giả thiết trái với những gì đã diễn ra trong quá khứ.
e.g. If you had taken my advice, you would not have been in such trouble.
- Đưa giả thiết trái với những gì được cho là đúng trong quá khứ.
e.g. I don 't think Tom has come. If he had come, he’d have left a message.
d. Đảo ngữ của câu điều kiện
Trong văn viết trang trọng, để nhấn mạnh hoặc tạo hiệu ứng ngôn ngữ, mệnh đề điều kiện không
dùng từ IF mà thay vào đó là cấu trúc đảo ngữ. Mệnh đề chính vẫn giữ nguyên cấu trúc. Mệnh đề đảo
ngữ chỉ điều kiện đứng ở đầu câu, mệnh đề chính đứng sau mệnh đề đảo ngừ. Công thức và cách
dùng cụ thể của câu đào ngữ chỉ điều kiện như sau:
Loại 1
Công thức:
If - clause Main clause
(Không có từ IF) Should + S + V will/ can (may, etc.) + verb / imperative

e.g. Should you require any further information, do please get in touch with me personally.
Loại 2
Công thức:
If - clause Main clause
(Không có từ IF) WERE + S would/ could/ might, etc. + verb
e.g. If it were not for your support, I would be very discouraged.
 Were it not for your support, I would be very discouraged.
Trong trường hợp câu không có WERE, ta cần phải thêm WERE TO trước động từ và chuyển động từ
chính về nguyên thể trong mệnh đề điều kiện để câu có thể đảo ngữ.
e.g. If you came to the meeting, you would know whether I am right or not.
 If you were to come to the meeting, you would know whether I am right or not.
 Were you to come to the meeting, you would know whether I am right or not.
Loại 3 và loại hỗn hợp
If - clause Main clause
(Không có từ IF) would/ could/ might + have + V-ed/ V 3 (loại 3)
HAD + S + Past participle would/ could/ might, etc. + verb (loại hỗn hợp)
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Loại 3 và loại hỗn hợp cùng có mệnh đề điều kiện được đảo bằng cách đưa HAD lên đầu câu.
e.g. Had he been here yesterday, he would have met his wife.
Had he not eaten too much, he wouldn’t feel ill now.
e. Một số cấu trúc có liên quan đến câu điều kiện
 But for: Câu có chứa But for được dùng với ý nghĩa như câu điều kiện loại 2 hay loại 3. Câu có
cấu trúc như sau:
Condition Main clause
would/ could/ might, etc. + verb (loại 2) would/ could/ might +
But for + danh từ
have + V-ed/ V3 (loại 3)

Nghĩa của cụm từ But for. Nếu không nhờ có...., nếu không vì. ... (tương đương với cấu trúc: If it were
not for.../If it had not been for...)
e.g. But for your helicopter, I would not be here on time.
 If it were not for your helicopter, I would not be here on time.
e.g. But for your support, I would not have won the election.
  If it had not been for your support, I would not have won the election.
 Unless: có thể thay If... not bằng Unless.
e.g. Come tomorrow if I don’t phone.
 Come tomorrow unless I phone.
 In case: In case có một số nét nghĩa giống If. Sự khác biệt giữa In case và If là như sau:
- In case được dùng để nói đến sự phòng bị cho sự kiện có thể sẽ xảy ra, If không được dùng.
e.g. You should insure your house in case there’s a fire.
- If và in case có thể được dùng như nhau trong ví dụ sau:
e.g. You should telephone 114 if/in case there's a fire.
 Provided that, providing that, as/ so long as, on condition that: Một số từ như provided that (miễn
là), providing that (miễn là), as/so long as (chừng nào mà), on condition that (với điều kiện là) được
dùng thay cho if khi người nói muốn nêu điều kiện.
e.g. As long as you return my book, Ỉ will lend you another.
I will let you use my bike provided that you promise to return it to me on time.
8. Câu trân thuật •
Câu trần thuật là việc tường thuật lại lời của một ai đó. Để có thể truyền đạt đúng nội dung ý nghĩa và
thậm chí là cảm xúc của người nói lời trực tiếp, người tường thuật thường phải thay đổi các đại từ
nhân xưng, thời của động từ, và các cụm từ chỉ thời gian và nơi chốn. Dưới đây là các thay đổi giữa lời
nói trực tiếp và lời nói gián tiếp.
 Đại từ nhân xưng được chuyển theo nguyên tắc sau:
Trực tiếp Trần thuật
I  He/She
We  They
He said, “I've forgotten my address.”
 He said that he had forgotten his address. e.g.
He said, "We'll do it right away. "
 He said that they would do it right away.
You  They/ We/ He/ She/I
Phù hợp với ngữ cảnh
He said to them, “You are late again.”
  He told them that they were late again.
He said to us, “You will be successful.''
 He told us that we would be successful.
They  They
He  He
She  She
He said, “They never arrive on time.”
 He said that they never arrived on time.
He said, “He is waiting downstairs.''
 He said that he was waiting downstairs.
* Các tính từ và đại từ sở hữu cũng được đối tương ứng.
 Khi trần thuật, động từ được lùi một thì về quá khứ. Cụ thể như sau:
Trực tiếp Trần thuật
Present Past
She said, "I am your new teacher.
She said that she was their new teacher.
“I’m waiting for Mike,” he said.
He said that he was waiting for Mike.
“I have found a car,” he said.
He said that he had found a car.
She said, "We’ve been waiting for ages.”
She said that they had been waiting for ages.
Past Past Perfect
“I took it home with me,” she said.
She said that she had taken it home with her.
She said, "They were thinking of selling the house but they have decided not to.”
She said that they had been thinking of selling the house but they had decided not to.
Future Future in the Past
She said, ‘I will/ shall be in Paris on Monday.”
She said that she would be in Paris on Monday.
 He said, “I will be using the car.”
He said that he would be using the car.
First Condition Condition in the Past
They said, "If the bus is late again, they will take a taxi to work.”
They said that if the bus was late again, they would take a taxi to work.
Lưu ý:
- Khi lời nói trực tiếp sử dụng quá khứ đơn đii kèm với mốc thời gian cố định hay mô tả sự kiện không
thay đổi thì khi chuyển sang lời nói gián tiếp, không chuyển quá khứ đơn sang quá khứ hoàn thành.
My teacher said, "The Second World War ended ill 1945.”
My teacher said that the Second World War ended in 1945.
She said, "I decided not to buy the house because it was on the main road".
She said that she had decided not to buy the house because it was on the main road.
- Quá khứ tiếp diễn trong lời nói trực tiếp được chuyển sang quá khứ hoàn thành tiếp diễn trong lời
nói gián tiếp khi diễn tả một hành động đã hoàn thành. Nếu chưa hoàn thành, quá khứ tiếp diễn trong
lời nói trực tiếp vẫn giữ nguyên ở lời nói gián tiếp.
He said, “When I saw them, they were plaving football. ”
He said that when he saw them, they were playing football.
- Quá khứ hoàn thành không thay đổi trong lời nói trần thuật.
She said, “They had driven five kilometers.”
She said they had driven five kilometers.
- Câu điều kiện loại 1 chuyển sang quá khứ (không phải sang điều kiện loại 2) khi chuyển sang lời nói
gián tiếp.
He said, “Ị 'll be happy if she is here in an hour. ”
He said that he would be happy if she was there in an hour.
(* Không phải: He said that he would be happy if she were there in an hour.}
- Các động từ ở dạng giả định thể hiện sự mong muốn, cầu ước hoặc đề nghị, v.v... trong câu điều kiện
loại 2 và loại 3 không đổi thì khi chuyển sang lời nói trần thuật.
“If he came, we would know the correct answer,” she said.
She said that if he came, they would know the correct answer.
Mary said, “If I had finished the composition earlier, I would have handed it in on time.”
Mary said that if she had finished the composition earlier, she would have handed it in on time.
“We wish we didn’t have to take exams,” said the boys.
The boys said they wished they didn’t have to take exams.
“Bill wants to go alone,” said Ann, “but I’d rather he went with a group.”
Ann said that Bill wanted to go alone, but that she’d rather he went with a group.
Đổi các trạng ngữ chỉ thời gian và nơi chốn
Trong phần lớn các trường hợp trần thuật lại, các trạng ngữ chỉ thời gian và nơi chốn được chuyển
theo nguyên tắc sau:
Lời nói trực tiếp Lời nói gián tiếp
here there
this that
these those
now then, at that time
today that day
yesterday the day before
the day before yesterday two days before
tomorrow the next day/ the following day
the day after tomorrow in two days’ time
next week/ next month/ next year/ etc. the following week/ month/ year/ etc.
last week/ last month/ etc. the previous week/ month/ etc.
two years ago two years before
Cần lưu ý việc thay đổi trạng ngữ chỉ thời gian và nơi chốn phải có liên hệ giữa lời nói trực tiếp và lời
trần thuật. Ví dụ, nếu như phát biểu trong câu “I’ll do it tomorrow.” được thực hiện từ hôm qua, thì
lời nói gián tiếp phải là: He promised he would do it today.
Lưu ý không thay đổi thời gian và địa điểm cụ thể.
“The Civil War in America ended in 1865.” our teacher said.
Our teacher said that the Civil War in America ended in 1865.
Trần thuật câu hỏi
Khi trần thuật câu hỏi, động từ/ trợ động từ đứng trước chủ ngữ trong câu hỏòi trực tiếp được đưa
trở về vị trí đứng sau chủ ngữ, sử dụng từ để hỏi (trong các câu hỏi có từ để hỏi Wh-) hoặc thêm vào
câu trần thuật từ if hoặc whether (trong các câu hỏi Yes-No, Or-question). Động từ trần thuật thường
dùng là ask, want to know, và wonder. Cụ thể như sau:
Ask + W'h-word + S + V
Ask + if/ whether + S + V
He asks, “Where is she going?”
He asked where she was going.
He said to me, “Who are you?”
He asked me who I was.
He said, “Do you know Billy?”
He asked if/ whether I knew Billy.
“Am I right?” he said.
He wondered if he was right.
Trần thuật câu mệnh lệnh
Câu mệnh lệnh được trần thuật với công thức:
Động từ trần thuật + O + (NOT) + to-infinitive
Động từ thường dùng là ask và tell. Cụ thể ta có:
ask smb (not) to do smth
tell smb (not) to do smth
“Come in and have some tea,” he said to me.
He asked me to come in and have some tea.
“Don’t drive too fast,” he said.
He told me not to drive too fast.
Tường thuật hành động lời nói
Để trần thuật chính xác hành động lời nói trực tiếp, ta cần phải hiểu được thái độ và ý định của người
nói và sử dụng động từ tường thuật phù hợp. Thông thường một cấu trúc câu hỏi được dùng để
nhằm mục đích hỏi, nhưng có thể có những câu hỏi không nhằm mục đích hỏi mà là một lời yêu cầu.
Trong trường hợp này ta phải hiểu ý định của người nói để trần thuật dưới dạng một yêu cầu thay vì
một câu hỏi.
“Can you open the door, please?”
She asked me to open the door.
Thay vì: She asked if I could open the door.
Dưới đây là một số trường hợp cụ thể:
admit that; answer that/ reply that; argue that; claim that; complain that; accuse smb of doing smth;
deny that/ V-ing; apologize for doing smth; agree to do smth; offer to do smth; insist on doing smth;
promise that/promise to do smth; refuse to do smth; threaten to do smth; assure smb that; object
that; explain (to smb) that; remark that; remindsmb that/remindsmb to do smth; state that; report
that; request smb to do smth; beg smb to do smth; urge smb to do smth; encourage smb to do smth;
advise smb to do smth; warn smb (not) to do smth.
9. So sánh
Có ba cấp độ so sánh: So sánh bằng, so sánh hơn, và so sánh hơn nhất.
a. Các dạng thức của tính từ và trạng từ
 Có quy tắc
Tính từ/ trạng từ ngắn So sánh hơn So sánh hơnn nhất

fast faster fastest

loud louder loudest
Tính từ trạng từ dài So sánh hơn So sánh hơn nhất
beautiful more beautiful (the) most beautiful
carefully more carefully (the) most carefully
- Các tính từ hay trạng từ ngắn là các tính từ hay trạng từ có một âm tiết.
e.g. late, dark, fast, bright
- Các tính từ có hai ảm tiêt tận cùng băng -y, -er, -ow có thể được coi là tính từ ngắn.
e.g. clever, pretty, early, narrow
- Ngoài các trường hợp trên, tính từ và trạng từ được gọi là tính từ và trạng từ dài.
e.g. wicked, careful, interesting
 Bất quy tắc
Có một số tính từ và trạng từ trong tiếng Anh không thuộc các quy tắc trên. Các tính từ và trạng từ
này có dạng so sánh như sau:
Tính từ/ trạng từ So sánh hơn So sánh hơn nhất
good/ well better best
bad/ badly worse worst
far farther/ further farthest/ furthest
little less least
 much/ many more most
old older/ elder oldest/ eldest
 Phân biệt giữa elder - eldest và older - oldest:
Elder - eldest dùng để chỉ thứ bậc trong gia đình và chỉ dùng cho người, còn older - oldest dùng cho cả
người lẫn vật và so sánh về tuổi tác, mức độ cũ mới. Elder - eldest thường đặt trước danh từ.
e.g. He is my eldest brother.
This man is older than my brother.
I chose the oldest apartment.
 Phân biệt giữa farther -farthest và further -furthest:
Farther - farthest được dùng để so sánh khoảng cách vật lí hay địa lí, còn further-furthest ngoài nghĩa
trên còn được dùng để chỉ các khoảng cách mang nghĩa trừu tượng.
e.g. Tom ran the farthest.
Please do not go any further into this problem. Let’s move on to another issue.
b. Cấu trúc so sánh
So sánh bằng
Khẳng định AS + ADJ/ADV + AS
Phủ định NOT SO/ NOT AS + ADJ/ ADV + AS

- So sánh bằng được dùng để so sánh hai người/ vật có tính chất, trạng thái, v.v... bằng nhau hoặc
không bằng nhau.
e.g. He is not as tall as his father.
She cooks as well as her mother.
- So sánh bằng cũng được dùng trong các cụm từ cố định. Các cụm từ so sánh này phản ánh văn hóa
của người nói tiếng Anh.
e.g. as cool as a cucumber
as white as a sheet
as poor as a church mouse
So sánh hơn
Tính từ/ trạng từ ngắn ADJ/ADV -ER + THAN
Tính từ/ trạng từ dài MORE + ADJ/ ADV + THAN
- So sánh hơn dùng để so sánh độ hơn kém giữa hai người/ vật.
e.g. I’m taller than my brother.
She works harder than her twin sister.
- Khi không nêu đối tượng so sánh vào trong câu so sánh, lược bỏ THAN, e.g. - How about this
building?
Oh. I think it’s higher (than the other one).
không dùng:
* Oh. I think it’s higher than.
So sánh hơn nhất
Tính từ/ trạng từ ngắn THE + ADJ/ ADV -EST (+ IN/ OF)
Tính từ/ trạng từ dài THE MOST + ADJ/ ADV (+ IN/ OF)
- So sánh hơn nhất được dùng đế so sánh giữa ba đối tượng trở lên.
e.g. I’m the tallest in my class.
This is the oldest theatre in London.
She is the most intelligent of the three.
Ta dùng of khi so sánh trong một nhóm.
e.g. She is the tallest of the three.
c. So sánh nâng cao
Ngoài những vấn đề cơ bản đã nêu trong phần trên, các em học sinh cũng cần biết thêm một số kiến
thức có liên quan đến cấu trúc câu có dạng so sánh mà các em có thể gặp phải trong quá trình làm
bài.
 Vế so sánh
- Khi so sánh, thông thường cần có hai vế để so sánh, vế được so sánh thứ hai thường là:
 Một cụm danh từ:
e.g. He is taller than hisjather.
 Một đại từ:
e.g. This pen is longer than that one.
Trong văn nói thông thường, có thể dùng đại từ nhân xưng dưới dạng tân ngữ trong vế thứ hai này.
e.g. He is more intelligent than me.
Không được dùng: * He is more intelligent than I.
 Một cụm động từ:
Có thể dùng một cụm động từ ở dạng V-ing hay to-infinitive trong các vế so sánh.
e.g. Riding a horse is not as easy as riding a motorbike.
It is better for our health to ride a bicycle than to take a taxi.
 Một mệnh đề:
e.g. He makes fewer mistakes than you do.
Vế so sánh này thường dùng trợ động từ tương ứng với động từ ở vế thứ nhất.
e.g. She worked harder than all the others did.
Khi vế so sánh có một chủ ngữ dài và động từ chỉ là động từ TO BE chia ở thì đơn, ta có thể đảo trật tự
chủ ngữ và động từ trong vế này.
e.g. Her grades are higher than those of anyone else in her class are.
Her grades are higher than are those of anyone else in her class.
Ta cũng có thể lược bỏ động từ TO BE:
Her grades are higher than those of anyone else in her class.
So sánh hơn nhất thường đi với mệnh đề quan hệ (THAT) và thể hoàn thành.
e.g. This is the best novel (that) I have ever read.
She was the worst woman (that) he had ever met.
 Bổ nghĩa trong so sánh hơn
Khi so sánh hơn, mức độ hơn kém có thể được tăng, giảm bởi các bổ ngữ đi kèm. Các bổ ngữ này
đứng trước từ so sánh (more/ less/ adj-er/ adv-er).
Các (cụm) từ làm tăng/ giảm mức độ so sánh: much, far, a lot, a little.
e.g. - Have you received more lucky money than your sister?
- No, much less.
e.g. This new building is far higher than the old one.
e.g. - I think your new house is just a little bigger than the old one.
- It’s not much bigger but it’s far more beautiful.
 So sánh song song
- Cấu trúc so sánh song song được dùng để nói lên mối liên hệ giữa hai sự kiện: khi sự kiện 1 xảy ra thì
sự kiện 2 cũng xảy ra (như là kết quả của sự kiện 1).
- Cấu trúc:
The + comparative + S + V, the + comparative + S + V
e.g. The more he does the exercise, the better he feels.
- Thông thường ta cần có đủ S và V cho cả hai mệnh đề, tuy nhiên trong một số cụm từ so sánh quen
thuộc, ta có thể lược bỏ, đặc biệt là khi S và V là đại từ nhân xưng và động từ TO BE.
e.g. Estate agent: Do you want a big house?
Ann: Yes, the bigger the better.
Tom: But the bigger it is, the more it will cost us to pay for the rent.
 Phân biệt like và as
- Ngoài các cấu trúc so sánh đã đề cập ở trên, ta còn dùng LIKE mang nghĩa so sánh. LIKE được đặt
trước danh từ, đại từ, hay V-ing.
e.g. He swims like a fish.
The windows were all barred. It was like being in prison.
- AS được dùng với một chủ ngữ và động từ.
e.g. Why don ’tyou cycle to work as we do?
- Ngoài ra, LIKE và AS còn đều dùng kèm với danh từ nhưng mang nghĩa khác nhau.
e.g. He works as a slave, (as: in the role of)
He works like a slave, (like: similar to, in the same way as)
10. Mệnh đề quan hệ
Relative clause được gọi là mệnh đề quan hệ, chứa đại từ quan hệ (relative pronoun) để quy chiếu
với một danh từ hay một mệnh đề đứng trước nó.
e.g. Do you know the girl that lives next door?
That là đại từ quan hệ được dùng để quy chiếu cho the girl đứng ngay trước nó. Trong ví dụ trên, that
làm chủ ngữ cho mệnh đề quan hệ đứng sau danh từ. Câu trên là sự hình thành từ hai câu:
Do you know the girl? She lives next door.
e.g. This is the picture that I bought yesterday.
That trong ví dụ 2 được dùng để thay thế cho the picture đứng ngay trước nó và that làm tân ngữ
trong mệnh đề quan hệ. Câu trên được cắt nghĩa như sau:
This is the picture. I bought it yesterday.
a. Các đại từ quan hệ/ Trạng tù’ quan hệ
Các đại từ quan hệ được dùng để quy chiếu với danh từ đứng trước nó có thể chỉ người hay vật.
Ngoài ra, còn có các từ quan hệ được dùng để thay thế một từ chỉ thời gian, nơi chốn hay lí do (còn
gọi là trạng từ quan hệ).
Chủ ngữ Tân ngữ Sở hữu
Chỉ người who/ that who/ whom/ that/  whose
 Chỉ vật which/ that which/ that/  whose/ of which
Lưu ý:
 THAT được dùng để chỉ người hay vật, thay thế cho chủ ngữ hay tân ngữ trong mệnh đề quan hệ.
Chỉ sử dụng THAT khi từ’ đứng trước nó là all, everyone, everybody, anyone, someone hay khi danh từ
đứng trước nó có thể chỉ cho cả người lẫn vật.
 THAT và WHO không dùng sau giới từ.
 THAT không dùng sau dấu phẩy (trong mệnh đề quan hệ không hạn định).
 Đại từ quan hệ có thể được lược bỏ khi nó làm tân ngữ trong mệnh đề quan hệ và nó không đứng
sau giới từ.
Dưới đây là các từ thay thê cho các từ chỉ thời gian, nơi chốn, và lí do.
Nơi chốn Thời gian Lý do
Trạng từ quan hệ where when why
b. Mệnh đề quan hệ hạn định
- Mệnh đề quan hệ hạn định giúp nhận diện người/ vật được nêu lên trước đó.
e.g. Is that the woman who wants to buy your car?
Mệnh đề quan hệ who wants to buy your car làm rõ thêm the woman, để phân biệt với những người
phụ nữ khác. Nếu không có mệnh đề quan hệ, người nghe không biết rõ người nói đang muốn nói
đến the woman nào. Dưới đây là các trường hợp cụ thể:
- Đại từ quan hệ chỉ người, làm chủ ngừ trong mệnh đề quan hệ:
e.g. I met someone. He said he knew you.
 I met someone who/ that said he knew you.
e.g. The man has been arrested. He robbed you.
 The man who robbed you has been arrested.
- Đại từ quan hệ chỉ vật, làm chủ ngữ trong mệnh đề quan hệ:
e.g. This is the book. It is about a famous blind musician.
 This is the book which is about a famous blind musician.
- Đại từ quan hệ chỉ người, làm tân ngữ trong mệnh đề quan hệ:
e.g. The man promised to come back. I met him.
 The man who(m)/ that I met promised to come back.
Khi đại từ quan hệ trong câu làm tân ngữ trong mệnh đề quan hệ, nó có thế được lược bỏ:
 The man I met promised to come back.
- Đại từ quan hệ chỉ người, đứng sau giới từ:
e.g. The friend spoke French. I was travelling with him.
Ta có hai cách viết:
 The friend who/whom/that I was travelling with spoke French.
 The friend with whom I was travelling spoke French.
- Đại từ quan hệ chỉ vật, đứng sau giới từ:
e.g. The ladder began to slip. I was standing on the ladder.
 The ladder which I was standing on began to slip.
 The ladder on which 1 was standing began to slip.
- Đại từ quan hệ chỉ sở hữu:
e.g. The film is about a spy. His wife is caught by the enemy.
 The film is about a spy whose wife is caught by the enemy.
- Trạng từ quan hệ chỉ nơi chốn, thời gian, và lí do:
e.g. This is the house. I was born in this house.
Câu trên có thế được viết theo cách ta đã biết khi đại từ quan hệ đứng sau giới từ.
 This is the house in which I was born.
Tuy nhiên, ta có thể thay in this house bằng where và ta có câu:
 This is the house where I was born.
Tương tự ví dụ trên (thay giới từ và danh từ chỉ nơi chốn bằng where), ta có thể thay giới từ và danh
từ chỉ thời gian bằng when, giới từ và danh từ chỉ lí do bằng why.
e.g. Can you tell me the time? We can start at the time.
 Can you tell me the time when we can start?
e.g. Please tell me the reason. You came late for that reason.
 Please tell me the reason why you came late.
c. Mệnh đề quan hệ không hạn định
Mệnh đề quan hệ không hạn định thường được dùng trong văn viết hơn là văn nói. Mệnh đề quan hệ
chỉ mang giá trị bổ sung thêm thông tin mà không dùng để nhận diện danh từ đứng trước nó. Mệnh
đề quan hệ không hạn định phải được tách với mệnh đề chính bằng dấu phẩy.
e.g. This is Mr Hung, who writes the script of the film.
This puppy, which my grandfather gave me on my birthday, is 9 months old.
Lưu ý rằng mệnh đề quan hệ không hạn định không dùng THAT sau dấu phẩy và bắt buộc phải có đại
từ quan hệ đi kèm.
d. Mệnh đề quan hệ nâng cao
- Mệnh đề quan hệ với cả câu không dùng đề mô tả danh từ đứng trước nó mà là cả mệnh đề đằng
trước.
e.g. He refused to do his share with the chores, which anoyed the others.
(His refusal to do his share with the chores annoyed the others.)
e.g. The rain rattled on the roof all night, which kept us awake,
- Mệnh đề quan hệ với cả câu đứng sau dấu phẩy và chỉ dùng WHICH làm đại từ quan hệ.
e. Mệnh đề quan hệ giản lược
Mệnh đề quan hệ có thể được thay thế bằng một động từ nguyên thể, một động từ V-ing hay một
động từ V-ed/ V3.
 Động từ nguyên thể được dùng
- khi danh từ đứng trước nó được bồ nghĩa bằng từ chỉ thứ tự: the first, the second, the last, the only,
v.v... hay so sánh bậc nhất.
e.g. As a captain, I will be the last man to leave the ship.
(As a captain, I will be the last man who leaves the ship.)
- khi mệnh đề quan hệ diễn đạt mục đích hay sự cho phép.
e.g. He has a lot of books to react during the term break.
(He has a lot of books that he can read during the term break./
He has a lot of books that he must read during the term tweak.)
 Động từ V-ing được dùng khi đại từ quan hệ làm chủ ngữ trong mệnh đề quan hệ và
- động từ trong mệnh đề quan hệ đang ở thể tiếp diễn.
e.g. The man who is standing in the garden with my father is my teacher of English.
 The man standing in the garden with my father is my teacher of English.
- động từ trong mệnh đề quan hệ diễn đạt một hành động thông lệ.
e.g. Boys who attended my school at the time had to wear uniform.
 Boys attending my school at the time had to wear uniform.
 Động từ V-ed/V3 được dùng khi động từ ở mệnh đề quan hệ chia ở dạng bị động:
e.g. My children, who were born and bred in the pity, never have a chance to see the sun rise.
 My children, born and bred in the city, never have a chance to see the sun rise.
11. Luyện tập
a. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. He often _______________ tennis in his free time.
A. plays B. is playing C. will play D. to play
2. Surgeons use a _______________ to perform an operation.
A. scalpel B. razor blade C. sword D. knife
3. He is always busy. He has _______________ time to relax.
A. much B. a little C. little D. a lot of
4. She’s running slowly through the park. She’s _______________.
A. walking B. riding C. jogging D. driving
5. How do you say this fraction 3/5 in English?
A. three over fifth B. three-fifth C. three-fifths D. three-fives
6. Nam’s parents are very _______________ with his success.
A. please B. pleasant C. pleasing D. pleased
7. He is interested in _______________ research.
A. working B. making C. studying D. doing
8. He can’t buy that bicycle because he has _______________ money.
A. a lot of B. much C. little D. few
9. My sister is studying hard _______________ her exam.
A. to B. at C. in D. for
10. They are very _______________ and have no time for a hobby.
A. full B. busy C. hurried D. hard
11. Peter is sometimes unsuccessful because he’s not _______________ of other people’s opinions.
A. tolerate B. tolerable C. tolerant D. tolerance
12. Every student _______________ to finish this test in 45 minutes.
A. having B. had C. have D. has
13. Not many students know the _______________ of learning English.
A. importance B. importantment C. important D. import
14. Your explanation _______________ reasonable.
A. is not sound B. does not sound C. is not sounded D. is not sounding
15. “I _______________ it will come at all today?” - “Neither do I.”
A. think not B. not think C. don’t think D. do think not
16. My brother loves to watch baseball; I _______________ basketball.
A. prefer to watch B. to prefer watching C. watch preferring D. preferring to watch
17. Who _______________ when John is likely to turn up.
A. know B. do know C. is knowing D. knows
18. The managers are _______________ a new work schedule now.
A. arranging B. arranging up C. be arrange D. to arranging
19. Ann is very temperamental. How do you _______________ her?
A. put up with B. put with C. put up to D. putting up with
20. My parents often _______________ after dinner.
A. go for a walk B. walking C. go a walk D. go to walking
21. It takes years to _______________ a foreign language.
A. access B. master C. outnumber D. address
22. The sky is getting dark. It _______________ rain is on its way.
A. looks B. looks like C. seems to D. will be
23. I am _______________ several important letters but nothing has arrived.
A. expected B. looked forward to C. waiting D. expecting
24. I usually wear skirts but today I _______________ trousers.
A. wearing B. am wearing C. wear D. wears
25. Preserving natural resources _______________ of great importance.
A. is B. are being C. have been D. are
26. Your voice reminds me of somebody, but I can’t remember _______________.
A. it is B. who is C. who he is D. whom
27. I don’t _______________ locking the door. Let me double-check.
A. remember B. forget C. remind D. A & B are correct
28. The flat _______________ of three bedrooms, with a kitchen and a bathroom.
A. composes B. contains C. includes D. consists
29. After Mary _______________ her degree, she intends to work in her father’s company.
A. will finish B. is finishing C. finishes D. will have finished
30. The boy, along with his classmates, _______________ just paid me a visit.
A. has B. have C. are D. is
31. - “When _______________ leaving for Toronto, Canada?”
- “We are planning to set out at 10 o’clock.”
A. are we B. will we C. will up D. are US
32. The man told us that the next train would arrive _______________.
A. at three thirty B. at three thirty o’clock
C. in three thirty D. in three thirty o’clock
33. I can meet you at Central Station. Will _______________?
A. convenient for you B. that convenient
C. that be convenient D. you be convenient
34. I hope that this winter won’t be _______________ last year.
A. as cold than B. so cold as C. as cold like D. so cold like
35. Let’s go ahead and do it now. Nothing _______________ by waiting.
A. accomplishes B. will be accomplished
C. has accomplished D. accomplished
36. I think our guests will _______________.
A. be here shortly B. shortly be here C. here be shortly D. here shortly be
37. The Smiths will move to New York. But we hope to _______________ with them.
A. keep touch B. keep at touch C. keep on touch D. keep in touch
38. “I don’t think it _______________ today?” - “No, I don’t think so.”
A. is raining B. rain C. will rain D. doesn’t rain
39. I shall do the job to the best of my _______________.
A. capacity B. ability C. knowledge D. talent
40. If it’s raining tomorrow, we shall have to put _______________ the match till Sunday.
A. off B. away C. in D. on
41. It will be hard to say goodbye to Bill and Anne. We are _______________ at the airport.
A. see them off B. see off them C. seeing them off D. seeing off them
42. When you come tomorrow, why not _______________ your brother with you?
A. fetch B. take C. bring D. carry
43. You will see him when he _______________ here tomorrow.
A. will come B. has come C. come D. comes
44. Tomorrow is Paul’s birthday. Let’s _______________ it.
A. celebrate B. congratulate C. honor D. praise
45. He said _______________ money from me again.
A. he will never borrow B. he never will borrow
C. he would never borrow D. he never would borrow
46. - “Those students the annual school play.”
- “Yes, it is scheduled for next week.”
A. perform B. will perform C. have performed D. going to perform
47. I’ll wait here _______________ 8 o’clock.
A. since B. by C. for D. until
48. We won’t be able to go to the club _______________ our parents give us permission.
A. although B. nevertheless C. unless D. without
49. When will the meeting _______________?
A. hold on B. hold place C. take on D. take place
50. I’ll give you another hour _______________.
A. making your mind up B. making up your mind
C. make up your mind D. to make up your mind
51. I will _______________ the idea with the other teachers and see what they think about it.
A. explain B. argue C. discus D. talk
52. You will become ill _______________ you stop working so hard.
A. until B. when C. unless D. if
53. I’ll hand over all my flies to my assistant before I _______________.
A. am leaving B. leave C. will leave D. shall leave
54. I'm looking _______________ the summer holidays.
A. before B. forward C. for D. forward to
55. When Mr. Brown’s daughter _______________ from university, he will be retired.
A. will be graduating B. graduates C. has graduated D. will graduate
56. When _______________ give us your final decision?
A. are you B. will you C. going out to D. you going to
57. The more _______________ we walk, the longer it will take us to get home.
A. slowest B. slower C. slowly D. slow
58. I’ll _______________ you just one more story before you go to sleep.
A. speak B. tell C. say D. talk
59. He will graduate in _______________ two years.
A. another B. other C. the other D. others
60. He _______________.
A. will be here soon B. will here be soon C. will be soon here D. soon will be here
61. He went to see the sights. He had a/an _______________ tour.
A. investigating B. sightseeing C. reviewing D. interested
62. She was tired _______________ her long walk.
A. because B. since C. as D. because of
63. The driver _______________ to read a newspaper while he _______________ for the lights to change.
A. had started - waited B. has started - has been waiting
C. was starting - has waited D. started - was waiting
64. When he _______________ all the letters, he took them to the post office.
A. has written B. had written C. wrote D. had been writing
65. We set off early _______________ we wouldn’t stuck in the traffic.
A. because B. so that C. although D. in case
66. On arriving home I found that she _______________ just a few minutes before.
A. left B. was leaving C. leaves D. had left
67. He said he _______________ for five hours.
A. has been working B. has worked C. worked D. had been working
68. I _______________ my glasses and broke them.
A. fell B. dropped C. wore D. was wearing
69. “Where _______________ last weekend?” - “I went to see my aunt and uncle.”
A. are you go B. do you go C. have you went D. did you go
70. When we woke up, everywhere had been _______________ snow.
A. covered B. covered by C. covered with D. covering
71. Until last year, “Mary Lester” was the largest ship that _______________.
A. was ever built B. has ever built
C. has ever been built D. had ever been built
72. We lived _______________ there ten years.
A. for B. during C. since D. while
73. When John got home from work, _______________.
A. he has made a cup of coffee B. he was making a cup of coffee
C. he makes a cup of coffee D. he made a cup of coffee
74. After _______________ his homework, Tom went out to play with his friends.
A. finish B. to finish C. finishing D. finished
75. “Who was the woman I saw you laughing with yesterday?” - “She was _______________”
A. the woman next B. the next door woman
C. the woman next to the door D. the woman next by the door
76. She wanted to know _______________ her hat and gloves.
A. where had I put B. where I had put C. where did I put D. that where I had put
77. It was a hot day, and many people were _______________ their way to the beach.
A. taking B. hitting C. making D. setting
78. After _______________ a lot of difficulty, he to open the door.
A. managed B. succeeded C. obtained D. realized
79. The car was badly smashed up, but the driver escaped without serious _______________.
A. damage B. pain C. wound D. injury
80. The girls were playing at the gate _______________ Jane came.
A. when B. that C. which D. there
81. She said that she _______________ you some day.
A. had visited B. has visited C. will visit D. would visit
82. She came into the room while they _______________ television.
A. have watched B. watched
C. have been watching D. were watching
83. Mr. Smith said he would come but he _______________ yet.
A. did not come B. had not come C. does not come D. has not come
84. _______________ books on this shelf were written by Dickens.
A. Each B. All the C. Every D. The all
85. She said she felt tired as she _______________ for five hours.
A. had been working B. has worked C. worked D. has been working
86. Did you _______________ anywhere interesting last weekend?
A. go B. going C. was D. went
87. By the time the police arrived, the thieves _______________ the stolen jewelry.
A. hide B. had hidden C. are hiding D. will have hiding
88. We spent _______________ day sunbathing.
A. the whole B. all of C. whole D. whole of the
89. During his stay in Rome, Elmer _______________ a lot of photographs.
A. pushed B. put C. took D. caught
90. That was all she remembered. She couldn’t remember _______________.
A. some more B. any more C. no more D. none more
91. Instead of buying a new pair of shoes, I had my old ones _______________.
A. repair B. to repair C. repairing D. repaired
92. It’s possible _______________ a train across Canada.
A. take B. to take C. taking D. to be taken
93. Now that we’ve finished painting the house, there is nothing left _______________.
A. to do B. for doing C. be done D. for being done
94. Before we leave, let’s have Shelley _______________ a map for us so we won’t get lost.
A. draw B. to draw C. drawing D. drawn
95. I can hear a cat _______________ at the window.
A. scratches B. to scratch C. scratching D. was scratching
96. I think your mother should let you _______________ your own mind.
A. make up B. to make up C. making up D. made up
97. The police never found the money _______________ in the robbery.
A. stealing B. be stolen C. steal D. stolen
98. Do you know what made so many people _______________ their home?
A. evacuate B. to evacuate C. evacuated D. be evacuated
99. _______________ bread, you usually need flour, salt, and yeast.
A. Make B. To make C. Making D. For make
100. We saw our favorite ballet _______________ at the theater last night.
A. perform B. performing C. performed D. in performing
101. He was never heard _______________ “thank you” in his life.
A. say B. to say C. saying D. said
102. I was delighted _______________ my old friends again.
A. to see B. seeing C. seen D. to be seen
103. _______________ to friends is nice but _______________ alone is also eniovable.
A. Talk/ to be B. To talk/ be C. Talk/ be D. Talking/ being
104. I’d rather _______________ to Elvis than the Beatles.
A. listen B. to listen C. listening D. listened
105. I can make myself _______________ pretty well in English.
A. understand B. to understand C. understanding D. understood
106. “How about going to the theater?” - “OK, but I would rather _______________ a concert.”
A. attend B. to attend C. attending D. have attended
107. Neither my friends nor I _______________ particularly interested in the training course next month.
A. are B. am C. be D. being
108. It's time you _______________ harder for the next exam.
A. work B. are working C. worked D. have worked
109. Jim doesn’t speak very clearly. _______________.
A. It’s difficult to understand him B. It’s difficult for understanding him
C. He’s difficult in understanding D. It’s difficult to understand
110. We met when we were _______________.
A. in holiday B. during holiday C. on holiday D. by holiday
111. I _______________ your uncle tomorrow, so I’ll give him your note.
A. have seen B. shall have seen C. am seeing D. going to see
112. Why _______________ school yesterday?
A. hasn’t she been at B. she wasn’t at
C. isn’t she gone to D. wasn’t she at
113. I heard my name _______________ several times.
A. repeated B. repeat C. repeating D. to repeat
114. “Shall we go now?” - “No, let’s wait _______________ it stops raining.”
A. since B. by C. for D. until
115. “I’m cold.” - “I _______________ the window.”
A. am going close B. will close C. close D. going to close
116. One of our lawyers _______________ the case.
A. has studying B. has been studying
C. was studied D. had studying
117. It was Friday afternoon and the shops were full _______________ customers.
A. of B. in C. by D. with
118. They _______________ married in church last year.
A. are B. made C. got D. have
119. As the sun _______________ I decided to go out.
A. shines B. has shine C. shine D. was shining
120. Only when she apologizes _______________ to her again.
A. I’ll speak B. will I speak C. that I speak D. I speak
121. Last night, we saw a meteor _______________ through the sky.
A. streaked B. to streak C. streak D. to have streaked
122. At the end of last month, we _______________ friends for ten years.
A. had been B. are C. would be D. have been
123. The skiers would rather _______________ through the mountains than go by bus.
A. to travel on train B. traveled by train
C. travel by train D. traveling by the train
124. If we leave now for our trip, we can drive half the distance before we stop _______________ lunch.
A. having B. to have C. having had D. for having
125. After Jessica _______________ her degree, she intends to work in her father’s company.
A. will finish B. finishes C. finished D. is finishing
126. As you _______________ your car at the moment, can I borrow it?
A. don’t use B. didn’t use C. aren’t using D. haven’t used
127. When she saw a snake at her feet, she _______________.
A. screamed B. was screaming C. had screamed D. screams
128. When he realized that I _______________ at him, he _______________ away.
A. looked - was turning B. was looking - turned
C. was looking - was turning D. looked – turned
129. I _______________ the new Harry Potter book, so you can borrow my copy if you like.
A. finish B. am finishing C. have finished D. had finished
130. I was sure that I _______________ him before.
A. met B. had met C. have met D. was meeting
131. Before I started the car, all of the passengers _______________ their seat belts.
A. will buckle B. had buckled C. was buckling D. have buckled
132. The minute I got the news about Sue I _______________ my parents.
A. phoned B. phoning C. had phoned D. have phoned
133. A lot _______________ since I _______________ last you.
A. happened - saw B. happened - have seen
C. has happened – saw D. has happened - have seen
134. Your eyes are red. _______________?
A. Did you cry B. Have you been crying
C. Have you been cried D. Do you cry
135. A small stone struck the windshield while we _______________ down the gravel road.
A. drive B. were driving C. had D. had been driving driven
136. In the next few years, thousands of speed cameras _______________ on major roads.
A. are appeared B. will appear
C. are appearing D. are going to appear
137. After she _______________ hospital, she had a long holiday.
A. leaves B. is leaving C. left D. has left
138. _______________ for a long time before you got a job?
A. Were you looking B. Have you looked
C. Have you been looking D. Had you looked
139. The film _______________ by the time we _______________ to the cinema.
A. already began - got B. have already begun - got
C. had already begun - got D. already began - had got
140. A few people enjoyed the exhibition, but the majority were _______________.
A. restrained B. admirable C. impartial D. disappointed
141. He rose from his chair and _______________ her warmly.
A. protected B. replaced C. embraced D. appreciated
142. She showed her _______________ by asking lots of trivial questions.
A. experience B. experienced C. inexperienced D. inexperience
143. Not a word _______________ since the exam started.
A. she wrote B. she had written C. had she written D. she has written
144. Among the many valuable paintings in the gallery _______________ a self-portrait by Picasso.
A. is B. are C. be D. were
145. I’m sorry you’ve missed the train, it _______________ five minutes ago.
A. had left B. left C. has left D. has been left
146. It was _______________ that everyone answered it correctly.
A. so a simple question B. such a simple question
C. too simple question D. a more simple question
147. The university _______________ by private funds as well as by tuition income and grants.
A. is supported B. supports C. is supporting D. has supported
148. Better health care and agriculture have led to rapid population _______________.
A. grow B. growing C. grown D. growth
149. Pressure on natural resources will _______________ as we face a population explosion.
A. increase B. decrease C. decline D. raise
150. Her first novel has been acclaimed as a _______________ masterpiece.
A. nation B. national C. internationally D. international
151. If the technology _______________ available, we would be able to expand the business.
A. would become B. were become C. had become D. became
152. If the North Sea _______________ in winter, you could walk from London to Oslo.
A. freezes B. froze C. should freeze D. should happen to freeze
153. It would have been a much more serious accident _______________ fast at the time.
A. was she driving B. had she been driving
C. she had driven D. if she drove
154. I’ll give you a lift if it _______________.
A. is raining B. rained C. will rain D. had rained
155. They couldn’t decide _______________ it was worth re-sitting the exam.
A. if not B. whether C. if or not D. whether not
156. _______________ in my seventies and rather unfit, I might consider taking up squash.
A. Were I not B. Was I not C. Weren’t I D. If I am not
157. The panda’s _______________ habitat is the bamboo forest.
A. nature B. natural C. naturalized D. naturally
158. Learners can feel very _______________ if the exercise is too difficult.
A. courageous B. encouraging C. discouraged D. discouragingly
159. The friendly products are designed not to harm the natural environment.
A. environment B. environmental C. environmentally D. environmentalism
160. The waste from the chemical factory is extremely _______________.
A. harm B. harmful C. unharmed D. harmless
161. People are destroying the air by adding _______________ to it.
A. pollutants B. polluters C. pollution D. polluted
162. 14 percent of primate species are highly _______________.
A. danger B. dangerous C. endanger D. endangered
163. The _______________ of old buildings should be taken into consideration.
A. preserve B. preservation C. preservative D. preserves
164. Animal _______________ supporters gathered to protest against hunting.
A. protect B. protection C. protective D. protectionist
165. The main threat to the _______________ of these creatures comes from their loss of habitat.
A. survive B. survivor C. survival D. survivable
166. Jean Fragonard was a French artist _______________ portraits of children.
A. whose paintings B. who has painted C. who painted D. whose painted
167. The smoke from burning fuels causes pollution if it _______________ into the atmosphere.
A. releases B. is released C. will be released D. released
168. Portland, Maine, _______________ is the poet spent his early years.
A. where B. it where C. where is D. which is where
169. Walkers can unwittingly damage the fragile environment _______________.
A. that the birds live B. where the birds live in
C. which live the birds D. in which the birds live
170. Wild animals _______________ in their natural habitat will have a better and longer life than those
which are kept in protected areas.
A. live B. to live C. living D. lived
171. There should be some measures to protect the humpback whale, _______________ an endangered
species.
A. to consider B. which is considered
C. consider D. is considered
172. We should participate in the movement _______________ to conserve the natural environment.
A. organized B. to organize C. organizing D. organize
173. The purchase of wild animals _______________.
A. have to be ban B. must ban C. should ban D. must be banned
174. The school has been given 20 computers, half of _______________ are brand new.
A. that B. those C. them D. which
175. The computer, _______________ the memory capacity has just been upgraded, is among the latest
generations.
A. that B. whose C. of which D. which of
176. _______________ is more interested in rhythm than in melody is apparent from his compositions.
A. That Philip Glass B. Philip Glass, who C. Philip Glass D. Because Philip Glass
177. There are over 2,000 varieties of snakes, _______________ are harmless to humans.
A. mostly they B. most of them C. most of which D. which most
178. For many years people have wondered _______________ exists elsewhere in the universe.
A. that life B. life which C. whether life D. life as it
179. Computers and new methods of communication _______________ the modem office.
A. have revolutionized B. to have revolutionized
C. that have revolutionized D. has revolutionized
180. Seldom _______________ each other anymore.
A. we have seen B. do we see C. we do see D. we see
b. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the
following exchanges.
1. “Sony, I can’t find the books you asked for.” - “_______________”
A. Don’t mention it. B. It’s your fault.
C. I won’t forgive you. D. Thanks anyway.
2. “If you like I can mail this letter for you.” - “_______________”
A. Please give me a hand. B. That’s very kind of you.
C. No, go ahead. D. No problem.
3. “Hey, Tom, what’s up?” - “_______________”
A. Yes, definitely! B. You are lucky. C. Oh, not much. D. Not at all.
4. “It’s rather cold in here. Do you mind if I close the window?” — “_______________”
A. Yes, please. B. Sure, please. C. No, go ahead. D. I don’t like it.
5. “Oh, I’ve failed the driving test again!” — “_______________ This is not the end of the world.”
A. Cheer up! B. No problem. C. Good luck! D. You’re welcome.
6. “You’re a great dancer. I wish I could do half as well as you.” - “_______________”
A. Don’t mention it. B. Oh, thank you very much.
C. You’re right. D. You’re too kind.
7. “Why not go and have dinner in a restaurant?” - “_______________ It’s too expensive.”
A. Why not? B. I’m sure. C. I agree. D. I’m afraid not.
8. “It’s been a wonderful evening. Thank you very much.” - “_______________”
A. It’s OK. B. No, thanks. C. My pleasure. D. It doesn’t matter.
9. “_______________” - “I’m fine. Thanks.”
A. How old are you? B. How do you do? C. How are you? D. What’s wrong?
10. “Wow. I’ve never seen such a nice shirt.” - “_______________”
A. Oh, I don’t know. B. I’m glad you like it.
C. Yes, definitely. D. You’re welcome.
11. “If I’m a bit late, wait for me.” - “_______________”
A. Am I early? B. I think so. C. Not yet. D. All right.
12. “I’m sorry, we don’t have your size.” - “_______________”
A. I’ll take it. B. I hope so. C. What a pity! D. I don’t like it.
13. “Will you be able to come to the meeting?” - “_______________”
A. Of course, you will. B. I do.
C. I’m afraid not. D. You must be kidding!
14. “Thank you very much for a lovely party.” - “_______________”
A. Cheer. B. I hope so. C. What a pity! D. You’re welcome.
15. “I’ll make some sandwiches for lunch.” - “_______________”
A. Is there some for you? B. What is it made of?
C. I really don’t mind. D. Would you like some help?
16. “I believe that supermarkets are much better than traditional markets.” - “_______________ Each
has its own features.”
A. I disagree with you. B. I couldn’t agree with you more.
C. I can’t help thinking the same. D. That’s completely true.
17. “Do you feel like going to the cinema tonight?” - “_______________”
A. I think so. B. I don’t agree. I’m afraid.
C. You’re welcome. D. That would be great.
18. “Are you getting a new flat this year?” - “_______________ I can’t even afford to pay my bills.”
A. Without question. B. Good idea!
C. Are you sure? D. You must be kidding!
19. “Would you like a glass of wine?” – “_______________”
A. Cheers. For our health. B. No, thanks. I don’t drink alcohol
C. Thanks. Here you are. D. Never mind. It doesn’t matter.
20. “I’ll see you next time.” - “_______________”
A. Yes, I’d love to. B. Never mind. C. Not at all. D. Sure. Bye.
21. “Do you need any help with your luggage?” - “No, _______________.
A. don’t mention it B. I’m fine, thanks C. never mind D. it doesn’t matter
22. - Customer: “Can I try these clothes on?” - Shop assistance: “_______________”
A. Of course. The fitting room’s over there.
B. Certainly you can. Take it at ease.
C. Never mind. Here you are.
D. Thanks. I just have a look.
23. “Can I have a big mug, please?” - “Sure. _______________”
A. Go ahead. B. Here you are. C. You are welcome. D. My pleasure.
24. “What about going to National Museum this weekend?” - “_______________”
A. I agree with you. B. I will accept that. C. Yes, let’s do that. D. Me, too.
25. “Can I bring a friend to the party?” - “_______________”
A. It’s nice. B. Of course. C. Don’t worry. D. I hope so.
26. “Don’t tell anybody!” - “_______________”
A. I won’t. B. I do. C. I can. D. I wouldn’t.
27. “Merry Christmas!” - “_______________”
A. Thank you! B. Happy to you! C. Good! D. The same to you!
28. “Excuse me, is anybody sitting here?” - “_______________”
A. Yes, I am so glad. B. No, thanks.
C. Sorry, the seat is taken. D. Yes. You can sit here.
29. “Oh, no! I can’t find my credit card!” - “_______________”
A. Thank you for letting me know.
B. Don’t worry. They will be back very soon.
C. It is a nice surprise. You should be glad about it!
D. Chill out. Try to remember when you last used it.
30. “Your parents must be proud of your results at school.” - “_______________”
A. Sorry to hear that. B. I am glad you like it.
C. Thanks. It’s certainly encouraging. D. Of course.
31. - John: “I’ve passed my final exam.” - Tom: “_______________”
A. Good luck! B. It’s nice of you to say so.
C. That’s a good idea. D. Congratulations.
32. - Tom: “Sorry. I forgot to phone you last night.” - Mary: “_______________”
A. I have nothing to tell you. B. Oh. Poor me.
C. Never mind. D. You were absent-minded.
33. “Have you been to London?” - “_______________”
A. No, but I hope to go there one day. B. No, I didn’t go there last year.
C. London is a nice place to visit. D. No, it was a long time ago.
34. - Kate: “How lovely your cats are!” - David: “_______________”
A. Really? They are. B. Thank you, it is nice of you to say so.
C. Can you say it again? D. I love them, too.
35. “Thank you for inviting me, but I’ve already made other plans.” - “_______________ Maybe
another time.”
A. Oh, what’s a pity! B. I hope you enjoy it.
C. That’s good. D. Great! I really had a good time.
36. “Shall I wait for you? - “_______________”
A. Why ask such a question? B. No need to ask.
C. No, don’t bother. D. Yes, of course.
37. - Shop assistance: “_______________” - Customer: “I’m just looking.”
A. What do you do? B. What are you doing?
C. What can I do for you? D. What can I offer you?
38. - Jane: “Would you like to go to the cinema with us tonight?”
- Marry: “_______________ I have much work to do.”
A. I’d like to. B. No, I won’t. C. No, thanks. D. Yes, I will.
39. “Could I speak to Ms. Nancy, please?” - “Yes, I _______________”
A. I am here B. what do I do C. my pleasure D. speaking
40. “I can’t stand his bad behavior any more!” - “_______________”
A. So do I. B. So can’t I. C. Neither can I. D. I can’t too.
c. 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.
1. I recently posted an advertisement for a vacancy in Sales Department.
A. available room B. available seat C. available space D. available position
2. I lived in the U.S. for ten years, so I’ve lost touch with British politics.
A. become unaware of B. forgotten about
C. become confused about D. stopped talking about
3. The law made wearing seat belts in cars compulsory.
A. necessary B. optional C. obligatory D. redundant
4. Some research has shown a strong association between pesticide and certain diseases.
A. cooperation B. connection C. consequence D. cause
5. Reaching 35 and obviously aging, Jane has to make up her mind on her future very soon.
A. give a thought about B. prepare a plan for
C. make a decision on D. pay attention to
6. The stock market crash marked the start of a severe depression.
A. recession B. unhappiness C. development D. boom
7. Many new graduates take a part-time job and barely make ends meet every month.
A. become a professional B. balance study and work
C. put aside extra money D. earn enough to live
8. Tonny was so absorbed in his assignment that he forgot all about his dinner in the oven.
A. busy B. interested C. obliged D. distracted
9. It’s extremely rude not to say “Thank you” when you are given something.
A. casual B. careless C. embarrassing D. impolite
10. Teachers said he was disruptive and his behaviour had adverse influence on other students.
A. difficult B. active C. troublesome D. offensive
11. To get the best deal on a new car, you need to know what a car is really worth.
A. pay the lowest price B. get the highest quality
C. save the most amount of petrol D. reach the fastest agreement
12. Fortunate people notice opportunities that happen by chance more often thar unlucky people.
A. purposefully B. coincidentally C. momentarily D. accidentally
13. My grandfather always tells me that no one is always good - everyone has a dark hidden side.
A. part B. opinion C. soul D. character
14. Don’t ask your father which key to press - he doesn’t have a clue about computers.
A. learn B. guess C. know D. talk
15. Her article on diet startled many people into changing their eating habits.
A. frightened B. upset C. rushed D. encouraged
16. The nutritionist stressed the importance of fresh fruit and vegetables in the diet.
A. pronounced B. worried C. emphasized D. repeated
17. Only a first-rate education will enable our students to compete with the best in the world,
especially in core subjects such as English, mathematics and science.
A. the simplest B. the most difficult
C. the most important D. the most popular
18. He’s been running his own company since he left school.
A. managing B. starting C. planning D. jogging
19. Just like Mahatma Gandhi, who advocated non-violent methods of struggle. Picasso fought against
fascism by peaceful means.
A. used B. supported C. insisted D. determined
20. We need to create a culture of tolerance and forgiveness and join hands as one nation.
A. work together B. shake hands C. take action D. hold each other’s hand
21. Traditional cultural values are often central to the way a community or group defines itself.
A. lessons B. habits C. customs D. beliefs
22. She was determined to get that project finished on time.
A. suffered a lot of pain B. made herself die
C. put herself in a dangerous situation D. made a lot of effort
23. We are conducting a survey to find out what our customers think of their local bus service.
A. making up B. carrying out C. taking part in D. responding
24. You can make a good living in sales if you have the right attitude and strategies.
A. live a good life B. earn a lot of money
C. have a comfortable lifestyle D. achieve considerable success
25. This is a book to dip into, not to read at a gallop.
A. read bits here and there B. read every word carefully
C. read from cover to cover D. read the first few pages
26. The government has launched a new road safety campaign in an attempt to reduce the number of
road accidents.
A. to aim to B. to try to C. to plan to D. to intend to
27. Sorry, I’m late. A problem came up with the keys.
A. rose B. became available C. appeared D. happened
28. I tried to catch her eye, but she had already turned away.
A. look at her B. get her attention C. wave at her D. follow with her
29. Most of the information in her article was complete rubbish.
A. trivia B. waste C. joke D. nonsense
30. We must make sure that tourism develops in harmony with the environment.
A. in support of B. parallel to C. without damaging D. at the same time with
31. I think we can safely say now that we have got our money back, we are home and dry.
A. have been successful B. have not got wet
C. have got no water D. have got home dry
32. Crime frequently increase during periods of social upheaval.
A. ruin B. unrest C. havoc D. trends
33. The evening would have been more enjoyable if all the extraneous activities had been dropped
from the program.
A. irrelevant B. excessive C. overextended D. exceptional
34. The whole village was wiped out in the bombing raids.
A. changed completely B. cleaned well
C. destroyed completely D. removed quickly
35. He drives me to the edge because he never stops talking.
A. irritates me B. steers me C. moves me D. frightens me
36. “Would you like some more to eat?” - “No, thank you. I’ve had more than enough already.”
A. amount B. little C. pour D. plenty
37. Although the hours are longer, John earns more in his new job.
A. gets on B. brings in C. makes out D. takes up
38. After her mother died, she was raised by her grandparents.
A. grown up B. brought up C. come into D. put up
39. Thanks to her regular workouts and sensible diet she certainly strikes me as in the pink.
A. in extreme health B. in good health C. in absolute health D. in clear health
40. He wasn’t able to manage with the stress and strains of the job.
A. cope B. succeed C. administer D. acquire
41. The band’s first album is due for release later this month.
A. late B. expected C. improper D. early
42. The factory is fined for discharging dangerous chemicals into the river.
A. releasing B. increasing C. decreasing D. keeping
43. You will need a sound understanding of basic teaching skills if you want to enter the classroom
with great confidence.
A. sufficient B. detective C. inadequate D. thorough
44. He was one of the most outstanding performers at the live show last night.
A. easy-looking B. important C. well-known D. impressive
45. They are going to suffer a lot of criticism for increasing bus fare so much.
A. put across B. get into C. stand in with D. come in for
46. The lost hikers stayed alive by eating wild berries and drinking spring water.
A. revived B. surprised C. connived D. survived
47. Father has lost his job, so we’ll have to tighten our belt to avoid getting into debt.
A. earn money B. spend money C. sit still D. economize
48. She was brought up in a well-off family. She can’t understand the problems we are facing.
A. wealthy B. kind C. broke D. poor
49. For calculating a calendar, it is convenient to use the tropical solar year.
A. practical B. critical C. necessary D. appropriate
50. The medical community continues to make progress in the fight against cancer.
A. speed B. expect more C. do better D. treat better
51. As all of us cannot be available today, let’s put off the discussion till later.
A. present for the event B. scheduled for the event
C. arranged for the event D. appointed for the event
52. The detective’s resourcefulness helped him solve the mystery.
A. assistance B. family C. skill D. money
53. The president of the company will resign at the end of the fiscal year.
A. get a raise B. reserve C. quit D. relocate
54. Professor Johnson has a thorough knowledge of Egyptian hieroglyphics.
A. complete B. wonderful C. hazy D. scientific
55. Unfortunately the cooker overheated and then exploded and so it really wasn’t long before the
whole house was alight.
A. in light B. on fire C. with fire D. with light
56. I’ve looked everywhere for my passport and can only assume it has gone astray.
A. got freed B. got taken C. got missed D. got lost
57. Don’t worry we’ll see you’re all right.
A. look at you B. look on you C. look for you D. look after you
58. Although they hold similar political views, their religious beliefs present a striking contrast.
A. minor comparison B. interesting resemblance
C. significant difference D. complete coincidence
59. These were the people who advocated using force to stop school violence.
A. openly criticized B. publicly said
C. publicly supported D. strongly condemned
60. The shop assistant was totally bewildered by the customer’s behavior.
A. disgusted B. puzzled C. angry D. upset
61. He didn’t bat an eyelid when he realized he failed the exam again.
A. wasn’t happy B. didn’t want to see
C. wasn’t surprised D. didn’t care
62. Ralph Nader was the most prominent leader of the U.S. consumer protection movement.
A. casual B. significant C. particular D. aggressive
63. The Industrial Revolution marked the beginning of an epoch of exodus from rural areas to cities.
A. episode B. period C. migration D. story
64. We had to list the chronology of events in World War II on our test.
A. catastrophe B. time sequence C. disaster D. discrepancy
65. You may find that jogging is detrimental to your health rather than beneficial.
A. helpful B. facile C. depressing D. harmful
66. The power failure at dinnertime caused consternation among the city’s housewives.
A. disability B. deliberation C. dismay D. distaste
67. The hostess was affronted by Bill’s failure to thank her for dinner.
A. affable B. offended C. afflicted D. confronted
68. The notice should be put in the most conspicuous place so that all the students can be well-
informed.
A. easily seen B. beautiful C. popular D. suspicious
69. I prefer to talk to people face to face rather than talk on the phone.
A. facing them B. in person C. looking at them D. seeing them
70. Anthropologists believe that in the sixteenth century a few thousands Inuits inhabited northern
Canada.
A. threatened B. governed C. lived in D. fought over
71. Leontyne Price has excelled as an opera singer since the 1960’s, receiving worldwide recognition
as a result of her artistry.
A. showed interest B. liked to perform C. begun to improve D. been superior
72. With the dawn of space exploration, the notion that atmospheric conditions on Earth may be
unique in the solar system was strengthened.
A. expansion B. beginning C. continuation D. outcome
73. The situation seems to be changing minute by minute.
A. from time to time B. time after time C. again and again D. very rapidly
74. I think we have solved this problem once and for all.
A. in the end B. forever C. temporarily D. for everybody
75. A woman had a narrow escape when the car came round the comer.
A. was hurt B. was nearly hurt C. ran away D. hit the car
d. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
1. The problem is due to discipline, or, more precisely, the lack of discipline, in schools.
A. informally B. flexibly C. casually D. wrongly
2. True friendship is not common, and there are many people who seem incapable of it.
A. prevalent B. superior C. unique D. temporary
3. If you are at a loose end this weekend, I will show you round the city.
A. free B. confident C. occupied D. reluctant
4. Susan lost her head when she suddenly woke up and saw the house on fire.
A. kept calm B. became panic C. lost control D. get confused
5. Henry has found a temporary job in a factory.
A. eternal B. genuine C. permanent D. satisfactory
6. Mr. Smith’s new neighbors appear to be very friendly.
A. amicable B. inapplicable C. hostile D. futile
7. The consequences of the typhoon were disastrous due to the lack of precautionary measures.
A. damaging B. beneficial C. severe D. physical
8. There should be new measures to discourage car use in favor of public transport.
A. prevent B. encourage C. disapprove D. disconnect
9. In one well-known test, women and men were able to distinguish by smell alone clothing worn by
their marriage partners from similar clothing worn by other people.
A. become aware B. puzzle C. recall D. miss
10. Other characters may think that a problem is inexplicable, but Poe’s detective, C. Auguste Dupin,
finds it easy to understand.
A. boring B. mysterious C. evident D. simple
11. The distinction between schooling and education implied by this remark is important.
A. explicit B. implicit C. obscure D. odd
12. Due to an increase in population and the use of nearby land for farming, there are toxic levels of
chemicals in the water.
A. drop B. lowness C. shortage D. illness
13. They have not made any effort to integrate with the local community.
A. cooperate B. put together C. separate D. connected
14. There has been insufficient rainfall over the past two years, and farmers are having trouble.
A. adequate B. unsatisfactory C. limited D. dominant
15. I don’t like the way he refers to his problems obliquely.
A. directly B. indirectly C. politely D. impolitely
16. My little daughter would spend an inordinate amount of time in the shop, deciding exactly which
comics she was going to buy.
A. excessive B. limited C. required D. abundant
17. Thousands are going starving because of the failure of this year’s harvest.
A. hungry B. poor C. rich D. full
18. I'd like to install some money into my bank account.
A. withdraw some money from B. put some money into
C. give some money out D. leave some money aside
19. The relationship between structure, process and outcome is very unclear.
A. disappear B. external C. apparent D. uncertain
20. The situation in the country has remained relatively stable for a few months now.
A. constant B. changeable C. objective D. ignorant
21. We offered a speedy and secure service of transferring money in less than 24 hours.
A. uninterested B. unsure C. open D. slow
22. The clubs meet on the last Thursday of every month in a dilapidated palace.
A. furnished B. regenerated C. renovated D. neglected
23. There has been discernible improvement in the noise levels since lorries were banned.
A. insignificant B. clear C. distinguishable D. thin
24. In remote communities, it’s important to replenish stocks before the winter sets in.
A. empty B. refill C. repeat D. remake
25. Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same region.
A. stay unchanged B. remain unstable C. fluctuate D. restrain
26. In some countries, the disease burden could be prevented through environmental improvements.
A. something to suffer B. something enjoyable
C. something sad D. something to entertain
27. After five days on trial, the court found him innocent of the crime and he was released.
A. innovative B. benevolent C. guilty D. naive
28. Affluent families find it easier to support their children financially.
A. Wealthy B. Impoverished C. Privileged D. Well-off
29. Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the surplus.
A. large quantity B. small quantity C. excess D. sufficiency
30. There is growing concern about the way man has destroyed the environment.
A. ease B. attraction C. consideration D. speculation
31. The Green Party have called for a substantial reduction in the emission of greenhouse gases by the
UK.
A. gradual B. small C. significant D. huge
32. We went through the report thoroughly but the information we wanted wasn’t given anywhere.
A. repeatedly B. completely C. slowly D. carelessly
33. She called me this morning at the office and we had a brief chat.
A. lengthy B. friendly C. short D. private
34. Around one comer, a hundred goats suddenly appeared, in no apparent hurry to let us by.
A. paraded B. left C. vanished D. showed up
35. Global warming is one of the major problems facing our planet.
A. common B. minor C. important D. serious
36. If we view the problem from a different angle, a solution may become more obvious.
A. practical B. straightforward C. noticeable D. unclear
37. If you’re willing to fly at night, you can get a much cheaper ticket.
A. unprepared B. ready C. happy D. reluctant
38. People should have the courage to stand up for their beliefs.
A. weakness B. cowardice C. power D. bravery
39. I find it hard to work at home because there are too many distractions.
A. unawareness B. unconcern C. attention D. carelessness
40. He hoped the company would help him in finding stable accommodation.
A. poor B. permanent C. short-term D. suitable
e. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
1. I look (A) forward (B) to see you (C) on Tuesday (D) after work.
2. I (A) didn’t see (B) someone (C) on the way (D) to your house.
3. It is (A) sure that (B) one day she will (C) pass (D) her examinations.
4. I don’t (A) think I have (B) ever (C) red one of his (D) books.
5. I (A) never have been (B) to see that film (C) at (D) the local cinema.
6. (A) Whenever I open my mouth (B) to speak English 1 always feel that (C) peoples are laughing and
that (D) makes me nervous.
7. What I find is that (A) either I make a bad grammatical mistake (B) also I pronounce the word (C)
the wrong (D) way.
8. I wonder if you (A) have ever (B) visit my country because more and more (C) tourists are (D)
coming now.
9. I hope one day you (A) will come and I hope that I haven’t (B) done too (C) many mistakes in my (D)
sentences.
10. I (A) expect you will understand (B) most of what I have written and that you are not (C) effected
too much (D) by the mistakes.
11. He didn’t give (A) me (B) any ink, so I (C) couldn’t write (D) no more.
12. Either Peter (A) or Mary (B) have left (C) the door (D) unlocked.
13. The film (A) on television (B) made us so (C) boring that we went (D) to bed early.
14. If he (A) does a mistake, (B) will he (C) feel sorry (D) for it?
15. John decided (A) buying a new car in the morning, (B) but in the afternoon he (C) changed (D) his
mind.
16. I went (A) to the library (B) to get (C) as many information (D) as I could.
17. (A) When (B) it is possible, I (C) will help you (D) later today.
18. (A) No matter what happens, he (B) will not let me (C) to borrow (D) his computer.
19. I think (A) it is a (B) spend (C) of money to buy (D) cigarettes.
20. (A) Tonight I’m (B) going to stay (C) at home (D) with meself.
21. I (A) have a very (B) interested job because (C) as a journalist I meet (D) many people.
22. My boss (A) watches me very closely and always lets me (B) know how I am (C) doing my job and
always tells me if I am doing (D) bad.
23. You (A) probably have never (B) heard of my country or the town (C) where I live because they are
very far (D) of your home.
24. I would like you (A) at see some pictures (B) of my country and I will attach them (C) to my next
(D) report.
25. I am sure you (A) can learn (B) a lot (C) about other countries by (D) watch television.
26. (A) Since the liberation (B) many changes (C) has taken place (D) in the whole country.
27. (A) My mother still (B) spends 14 hours (C) a day (D) do the housework.
28. Her parents (A) don’t allow (B) her (C) go out (D) in the evening.
29. (A) Do you know (B) Jim’s brother (C) who house (D) is in your neighbourhood?
30. He never (A) takes a day (B) off work and when he is (C) at work he always works very (D) hardly.
31. My (A) language has (B) the same grammar (C) with (D) yours.
32. He finds it very (A) difficult to communicate (B) with people who (C) doesn’t speak the same
language (D) as his.
33. Time (A) spends very (B) slowly when you are waiting (C) for a bus (D) to arrive.
34. Every year Bob and Alice (A) spend a few (B) day (C) at the same hotel (D) by the sea.
35. James (A) which has (B) just received a promotion is the (C) best worker (D) of our company.
36. The boy (A) whom I spoke (B) to on the phone last night (C) is very interested (D) on Mathematics.
37. Our teacher (A) told US that we (B) had done our (C) homeworks very (D) carefully.
38. She found it (A) hard to (B) concentrating on her book (C) because of (D) the noise.
39. “Have you met (A) Bill’s sisters?” - “I’ve met (B) one. I didn’t know he (C) had (D) other sister.”
40. Customs are (A) different from (B) one regions (C) of the country (D) to another.
41. The (A) job as a (B) booksell helps her (C) to support (D) her family.
42. (A) Mastering foreign (B) languages (C) are not (D) an easy process.
43. (A) Some artists use traditional designs (C) while (D) another use modem themes.
44. (A) What ever (B) difficult he (C) may encounter, he’ll try (D) his best to overcome.
45. (A) found (B) it (C) wonderfully to travel (D) abroad.
46. When she (A) was asked for her (B) opinion on the course, she said it (C) had been a (D) waist of
time.
47. They (A) have been writing to (B) each others since they (C) were (D) children.
48. (A) I’m not often traveling (B) by air because the cost of (C) flying (D) is very high.
49. (A) I try to (B) remembering your name but I’m afraid I (C) can’t remember (D) it.
50. (A) I’d prefer to do it (B) on myself because (C) other people (D) make me nervous.
f. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the original
sentence in each of the following questions.
1. The meal we had in the restaurant was so nice.
A. It was such a nice meal in the restaurant.
B. The restaurant served nice meals.
C. The restaurant where we had the meal was so nice.
D. We had a meal in a nice restaurant.
2. That’s the garage where I left my car last week.
A. I had my car repaired last week.
B. I had my car repaired since last week.
C. That’s the garage where I went to have my car repaired last week.
D. I have had my car repaired for last week.
3. “What do you think Steve is doing in the garden? ” she asked.
A. She asked what Steve is doing in the garden.
B. She asked what is Steve doing in the garden.
C. She asked what was Steve doing in the garden.
D. She asked what Steve was doing in the garden.
4. The school I studied at last year was better than this one.
A. This school is not as good as my last one.
B. This school was not as good as my last one.
C. I studied in a good as my last one.
D. My last school is not as good as this one.
5. Sally decided not to do her homework and went to a night club.
A. Sally went to a night club because she didn’t have any homework.
B. Sally went to a night club instead of doing her homework.
C. Sally was too lazy to do her homework.
D. Sally went to a night club after doing her homework.
6. We stayed in that hotel despite the noise.
A. Despite the hotel was noisy, we stayed there.
B. We stayed in that noisy hotel, and we enjoyed it.
C. Although that hotel was noisy, we stayed there.
D. Because of the noise, we stayed in that hotel.
7. I was astonished that she didn’t pass her exam.
A. That she didn’t pass her exam astonished me.
B. I was astonished that her exam was not over.
C. I was astonished that she passed her exam.
D. She didn’t pass her exam, which astonished her.
8. She hasn't played the piano for five years.
A. The last time she played the piano five years ago.
B. She played the piano five years ago.
C. The last time she played the piano was five years ago.
D. She doesn’t play piano five years ago.
9. He lost his job three months ago.
A. It has been three months since he has lost his job.
B. It is three months since he lost his job.
C. They are three months since he lost his job.
D. It is three months ago since he lost his job.
10. When they arrived, all the good seats were already taken.
A. They didn’t get good seats because they arrived too late.
B. They arrived early enough to get good seats.
C. They had to stand for the whole show.
D. They didn’t get good seats although they arrived early.
11. Tom said, “I want to visit my friends this weekend. ”
A. Tom said he wants to visit his friends this weekend.
B. Tom said he wanted to visit his friends this weekend.
C. Tom said he wants to visit his friends that weekend.
D. Tom said he wanted to visit his friends that weekend.
12. You must never take your helmet off while you are riding a motorcycle.
A. Helmets must be worn at all times when riding a motorcycle.
B. You must never wear your helmet while you are riding a motorcycle.
C. Helmets should be taken off at all times when riding a motorcycle.
D. You must never take off your helmet.
13. They wanted to apologize for their behavior; that's why they paid for dinner.
A. They felt sorry for paying for dinner.
B. They apologized for paying for dinner.
C. They behaved badly by paying for dinner.
D. They paid for dinner in order to apologize for their behavior.
14. It isn’t necessary to bring skis as they are included in the package.
A. You don’t have to bring skis as they are included in the package.
B. You must bring skis as they are not included in the package.
C. You need to bring skis as they are not included in the package.
D. You have to bring skis as they are included in the package.
15. I thought parking was allowed here.
A. In my opinion, parking wasn’t allowed here.
B. I was under the impression that parking was allowed there.
C. They allowed people to park here.
D. They didn’t allow people to park here.
16. Jerry said, “I’m studying English a lot at the moment. ”
A. Jerry said I am studying English a lot at the moment.
B. Jerry said he is studying English a lot at the moment.
C. Jerry said I was studying English a lot at the moment.
D. Jerry said he was studying English a lot at the moment.
17. When I was a child, we would go to the local park every Saturday afternoon.
A. When I was a child, we used to go to the local park every Saturday afternoon.
B. When I was a child, I never went to the local park every Saturday afternoon.
C. We are used to going to the local park every Saturday afternoon.
D. We have been used to the local park every Saturday afternoon since I was a child.
18. They moved to this suburb in 1997.
A. They lived in this suburb in 1997.
B. They have moved to this suburb since 1997.
C. They have lived in this suburb since 1997.
D. They have lived in this suburb before.
19. They managed to finish the project in time for the presentation.
A. The project will be finished in time for the presentation.
B. They succeeded to finish the project in time for the presentation.
C. They succeeded in finishing the project in time for the presentation.
D. It was difficult for them to finish the project in time for the presentation.
20. Jane allows her children to stay up to midnight on Saturday evenings.
A. Jane let her children to stay up late on Saturdays.
B. Jane let her children stay up late on Saturdays.
C. Jane lets her children to stay up late on Saturdays.
D. Jane lets her children stay up late on Saturdays.
21. We bought our house last year.
A. Our house was sold last year.
B. Our house was bought last year.
C. Our house has been bought for a year.
D. Our house has been bought since last year.
22. Would you please give me a hand?
A. Would you mind giving me a hand?
B. I am very happy to help you.
C. Would you please to help me?
D. I am very pleased if you give me a hand.
23. Why don’t we enjoy such a wonderful evening?
A. I want to know why you enjoy the evening.
B. It is a wonderful evening and we enjoy it very much.
C. I ask you why you enjoy the evening.
D. I suggest our enjoying such a wonderful evening.
24. She feels happy because she has passed her exam.
A. Her good exam result makes her happy.
B. She feels happy to take the exam.
C. She feels happy because of the coming exam.
D. She feels happy because the exam has finished.
25. Although she took a taxi, Susan arrived late for the party.
A. Susan arrived late for the party because she didn’t take a taxi.
B. Susan arrived late for the party because of the taxi.
C. In spite of taking a taxi, Susan arrived late for the party.
D. Although she took a taxi, Susan can’t come to the party in time.
26. I haven’t been to London since I left my college.
A. I went to London when I left my college.
B. The last time I went to London was when I left my college.
C. I have just been to London.
D. I have been to London to visit my college.
27. The journey to Bristol took six hours.
A. It was a six-hour journey to Bristol.
B. It was a six-hours journey to Bristol.
C. The journey to Bristol was short.
D. It was six-hour journey to Bristol.
28. Mr. Smith is not as keen on gardening as he used to be.
A. Mr. Smith is very keen on gardening.
B. Mr. Smith used to be keener on gardening.
C. Mr. Smith likes gardening.
D. Mr. Smith didn’t use to do the gardening.
29. “Can I borrow your car, Helen? ” said Mary.
A. Mary asked Helen if she can borrow her car.
B. Mary asked Helen if she could borrow her car.
C. Mary asked Helen she can borrow her car.
D. Mary asked Helen she could borrow her car.
30. He has had his washing machine for five years.
A. He has bought his washing machine for five years ago.
B. His machine was bought for five years ago.
C. He washed by hand five years ago.
D. He bought his washing machine five years ago.
31. This is the most interesting film I have ever seen.
A. I saw that film because it is interesting.
B. If I knew the film was interesting, I would see it earlier.
C. I don’t think it is the most interesting film.
D. I have seen a lot of films but this is the most interesting of all.
32. Her good exam result gave US no surprise.
A. She did well in the exam, which made US surprised.
B. We were not surprised at her good exam result.
C. We were surprised at her good exam result.
D. We thought she had got better exam result.
33. have warned you not to leave your bicycle outside.
A. You should leave your bicycle outside.
B. Leaving your bicycle outside was a good idea.
C. I have warned you about leaving your bicycle outside.
D. I told you not to go by bicycle.
34. We are closed for staff training today.
A. We can train you to work here.
B. We are not open today because of the staff training.
C. The shop is run by a trained staff.
D. The shop won’t open until tomorrow.
35. "I’m not feeling very well,” Nam tells his mother.
Nam tells his mother (that) _____________.
A. she’s not feeling very well
B. he’s not feeling very well
C. I’m not feeling very well
D. they’re not feeling very well
36. Mr. Long is a strict teacher in our school. Do you know him?
A. Do you know him Mr. Long is a strict teacher in our school?
B. Do you know Mr. Long, is a strict teacher in our school?
C. Do you know Mr. Long, a strict teacher in our school?
D. Do you know a strict teacher in our school is Mr. Long?
37. Well, this tea is too hot for me to drink now.
A. I wish I couldn’t drink this tea.
B. I wish this tea was hot.
C. I wish this tea wouldn’t be too hot.
D. I wish this tea were hot.
38. “My teacher gave me this exercise yesterday,” said the girl.
A. The girl said (that) my teacher gave me this exercise yesterday.
B. The girl said (that) her teacher gave her this exercise yesterday.
C. The girl said (that) her teacher had given her this exercise yesterday.
D. The girl said (that) her teacher had given her that exercise the previous day.
39. Some of the people couldn’t find a seat in the concert hall.
A. There were not enough seats for all the people in the concert hall.
B. There were too many seats for people in the concert hall.
C. There were some people without a seat in the concert hall.
D. There were not enough seats even for some people in the concert hall.
40. Shall we go for a walk?
A. How about go for a walk?
B. How about to go for a walk?
C. How about we go for a walk?
D. How about going for a walk?
41. The doctor doesn’t have enough time to see you now.
A. The doctor has a little time to see you.
B. The doctor is too busy to see you now.
C. The doctor doesn’t want to see you now.
D. If the doctor has enough time, he will see you now.
42. The new hospital is bigger than the old one.
A. The new hospital is not as big as the old one.
B. The new hospital is smaller than the old one.
C. The old hospital is more smaller than the new one.
D. The old hospital is smaller than the new one.
43. My French friend finds driving on the left difficult.
A. My French friend is not used to driving on the left.
B. My French friend is used to driving on the left.
C. My French friend has no problems with driving on the left.
D. My French friend had difficulty to drive on the left.
44. Although the weather was terrible, we had a good time.
A. We had a good time because of the terrible weather.
B. We had a good time in spite of the terrible weather.
C. Despite of the terrible weather, we had a good time.
D. We didn’t have a good time because of the terrible weather.
45. It's too cold for swimming today.
A. We could go swimming if it were not so cold today.
B. It is not cold enough for swimming today.
C. I cannot go swimming today because I have got a cold.
D. It is a very cold day today.
46. “Have you seen my gloves anywhere, Eric? ” asked Mrs. Noble.
A. Mrs. Noble asked Eric if he has seen her gloves anywhere.
B. Mrs. Noble asked Eric if has he seen her gloves anywhere.
C. Mrs. Noble asked Eric if he saw her gloves anywhere.
D. Mrs. Noble asked Eric if he had seen her gloves anywhere.
47. I don’t remember that I met him in London.
A. I remember not meeting him in London.
B. I remember to meet him in London.
C. I remember meeting him in London.
D. I don’t remember meeting him in London.
48. You are not allowed to smoke here.
A. You can smoke here if you like.
B. Smoking is allowed here.
C. Smoking is banned here.
D. All are correct.
49. There ’re many people who don’t know anything about protecting the environment.
A. Many people aren’t aware of protecting the environment.
B. Many people have no knowledge of protecting the environment.
C. Many people don’t know how to protect the environment.
D. Many people know much about protecting the environment.
50. Mt. Everest is the highest mountain in the world. It's in the Himalayas.
A. Mt. Everest, the highest mountain in the world, is in the Himalayas.
B. Mt. Everest is the highest mountain in the world, it’s in the Himalayas.
C. Mt. Everest is the highest mountain in the world, is in the Himalayas.
D. Mt. Everest is the highest mountain in the world, in the Himalayas.
g. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is best written from the words/phrases
given.
1. This tea/ hot/ me/ drink.
A. This tea is too hot for me to drink.
B. This tea so too hot for me to drink.
C. This tea is hot enough for me to drink.
D. This tea is too hot that I can't drink.
2. He/ want/ John/ lend/ money.
A. He wants lending John some money.
B. He wants John to lend some money.
C. He wants to lend him some money.
D. He wants John to lend him some money.
3. I/ have/ stay up late/ last night/ learn/ lessons.
A. I have to stay up late last night to learn my lessons.
B. I had to stay up late last night to learn my lessons.
C. I had to stayed up late last night to learn my lessons.
D. I have had to stay up late last night to learn my lessons.
4. I see/ walk alone/park/ hour ago.
A. I have seen him walking alone in the park an hour ago.
B. I saw him walking alone in the park an hour ago.
C. I saw walking alone in the park an hour ago.
D. I have seen him walk alone in the park an hour ago.
5. play/ so good/ see/ three times.
A. The play is good enough that I have seen it three times.
B. The play is good so that I see it three times.
C. The play is good enough that I have seen it three times.
D. The play is so good that I have seen it three times.
6. They/ be ask/ lock/ door/ before leaving/ everyday.
A. They are asked to lock the door before leaving every day.
B. They asked to lock the door before leaving every day.
C. They ask to lock the door before leaving every day.
D. They are asked to be locked the door before leaving every day.
7. They/prefer/ classical music/pop music.
A. They prefer classical music than pop music.
B. They prefer classical music to pop music.
C. They prefer to classical music than pop music.
D. They would prefer classical music than pop music.
8. If/I/ be/you/I/ not buy/ that/ car.
A. If I were you I would not buy that car.
B. If I was you I would not buy that car.
C. If I were you I would not have buy that car.
D. If I was you I would not bought that car.
9. You/have/ever/be/London?
A. You have ever been in London?
B. Have you ever been in London?
C. Have you ever been to London?
D. Have you ever been at London
10. I/ used/ swim/ this/ river/ but/ not/ any more.
A. I used to swimming in this river but I do not any more.
B. I used to swim in this river but I do not any more.
C. I used to swim in this river but I haven't any more.
D. I am used to swimming in this river but I do not any more.
11. Jennifer/ is/ only/ intelligent/ also/pretty.
A. Jennifer is only not intelligent but also pretty.
B. Jennifer not is only intelligent but also pretty.
C. Jennifer is only intelligent but pretty also.
D. Jennifer is not only intelligent but also pretty.
12. Poor/ not always/ unhappy/ than/ rich.
A. Being poor is not always unhappier than the rich.
B. Being poor is always not unhappier than the rich.
C. The poor not always unhappier than the rich.
D. The poor is not always unhappier than the rich.
13. We/ think/ buy/ house/ not far/school.
A. We think we are buying a house not far the school.
B. We think we should buy a house not far from the school.
C. We think we are going to buy a house not far the school.
D. We think we will buy a house not far from school.
14. Unless/ harder/ they/pass/ exam.
A. Unless you work harder, they won't pass the exam.
B. Unless they work harder, they won't pass the exam.
C. Unless we work harder, they won't pass the exam.
D. Unless she works harder, they won't pass the exam.
15. He/ blame/ accident/ because/ carelessness.
A. He was to blame for the accident because of his carelessness.
B. The accident wasn't his fault because of his carelessness.
C. He was not accused of the accident because of his carelessness.
D. Because of his carelessness, the accident was to his blame.
16. look/forward/ your reply.
A. We look forward to receiving your reply.
B. We are looking forward to receive your reply.
C. It looks forward to receive your reply.
D. They are look forward to receiving your reply.
17. wait/ him/ since 8 o ’clock.
A. I have waited for him since 8 o'clock.
B. I am waiting for him since 8 o'clock.
C. It has been waited for him since 8 o'clock.
D. It has been being waited for him since 8 o'clock.
18. concert hall/ so crowded/saw/ heard/ nothing.
A. The concert hall was too crowded that we saw and heard nothing.
B. The concert hall was so crowded that we saw and heard nothing.
C. The concert hall was crowded enough so we saw and heard nothing.
D. The concert hall was such crowded that we saw and heard nothing.
19. mother/shop/ twice/week.
A. My mother goes to shop twice a week.
B. My mother is to do shopping twice a week.
C. My mother goes to do the shopping twice a week.
D. My mother goes shopping twice a week.
20. My friends/ not interested/ apply/ that school.
A. My friend is not interested to apply to that school.
B. My friend is not interested to apply for that school.
C. My friend does not interested to apply to that school.
D. D. My friend is not interested in applying for that school.
21. when I/ airport/plane/ already/ leave.
A. When I arrived the airport, the plane was already left.
B. When I got to the airport, the plane was already leaving.
C. When I reached at the airport, the plane already left.
D. When I came the airport, the plane already left.
22. If/ weather/fine/ an excursion/ tomorrow.
A. If the weather will be fine, we will go on an excursion tomorrow.
B. If the weather is fine, we will go on an excursion tomorrow.
C. If the weather is fine, we would go on an excursion tomorrow.
D. If the weather were fine, we would go on an excursion tomorrow.
23. She/ not alone/ when/ shopping/yesterday.
A. She was not alone when she did shopping yesterday.
B. She is not alone when she go shopping yesterday.
C. She was not alone when she went shopping yesterday.
D. She did not come alone when she go shopping yesterday.
24. wish/ tell/ about/ this.
A. I wish you tell us about this.
B. I wish you told us about this.
C. I wish you would tell us about this.
D. I wish you have told us about this.
25. Only/ this way/ make/ laws/ effective.
A. Only by this way we can make our laws effective.
B. Only this way we can make our laws effective.
C. Only by this way can we make our laws effective.
D. Only by this way we can make it effective our laws.
26. You/ should/ careful/ driving/ this city.
A. You should take it careful driving in this city.
B. You should consider it careful driving in this city.
C. You should be careful when driving in this city.
D. You should take it carefully driving in this city.
27. Although/ leg/ break/ he manage/ out of/ car.
A. Although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car.
B. Although his leg was broken, but he managed to get out of the car.
C. Although a leg was break, he managed to get out of the car.
D. Although he had a leg broken, he managed to get out of the car.
28. secretary/ sick/ not go/ work.
A. The secretary was so sick that she could not go to work.
B. The secretary was too sick that she could not go to work.
C. The secretary was such sick that she could not go to work.
D. The secretary was sick that she could not go to work.
29. if/ no taxis/ walk/ station.
A. If there were no taxis, we would walk to the station.
B. If there are no taxis, we will walk to the station.
C. If there had been no taxis, we would walk to the station.
D. If there are no taxis, we would walk to the station.
30. take/ 40 minutes/ repair/ bicycle.
A. It took him 40 minutes to repair his bicycle.
B. He has taken 40 minutes to repair his bicycle.
C. He takes 40 minutes to repair his bicycle.
D. He had taken 40 minutes to repair his bicycle.
31. weather/ bad/ us/go/picnic
A. The weather was so bad for us to go on a picnic.
B. The weather was too bad for us to go on a picnic.
C. The weather was bad enough for us to go on a picnic.
D. The weather was such bad for us to go on a picnic.
32. not/ think/qualifications/job?
A. I don’t think I have enough qualifications for the job?
B. Don't you think I have enough qualifications for the job?
C. Don't I think I have qualifications for the job?
D. Don't think to have enough qualifications for the job?
33. road/front/ house/ repair.
A. The road in front of my house is under repair.
B. The road in front of my house is repaired.
C. The road front of my house is under repair.
D. The road in front of my house repairs.
34. Mary/ the beautiful girl/ whom/ meet/ last week.
A. This is Mary, the beautiful girl whom met us last week.
B. This was Mary, the beautiful girl whom we met last week.
C. This is Mary, the beautiful girl whom we met last week.
D. Mary is the beautiful girl whom met us last week.
35. difficult/find/flats/ Paris.
A. She's very difficult to find good flats in Paris.
B. It makes very difficult to find good flats in Paris.
C. I see very difficult to find good flats in Paris.
D. It's very difficult to find good flats in Paris.
36. uncle/ work/ engineer/ company/ since 1980.
A. My uncle works as an engineer in this company since 1980.
B. My uncle is working as an engineer in this company since 1980.
C. It's my uncle who works as an engineer in this company since 1980.
D. My uncle has worked as an engineer in this company since 1980.
37. They/going/luggage/take/station.
A. They are going to have their luggage take to the station.
B. They are going to take their luggage to the station.
C. They are going to have their luggage taken to the station.
D. They are going have their luggage taken to the station.
38. Every month/ Professor Josh Smith/ have/ lecture/ University.
A. Every month, Professor Josh Smith had his lecture at University.
B. Every month, Professor Josh Smith has had his lectures at the University.
C. Every month, Professor Josh Smith will have his lectures at the University.
D. Every month, Professor Josh Smith has his lectures at the University.
39. How/ take her/get/ school/ every day?
A. How long does it take her to get to school every day?
B. How long will it take her getting to school every day?
C. How long does it take her get to school every day?
D. How far does it take her to get to school every day?
40. He/ say/ no other cars/go/fast as/ his.
A. He was said no other cars could go as fast as his.
B. He said no other cars could go as fast as his.
C. It was said no other cars could go as fast as his.
D. His car was said no other cars could go as fast as his.
41. This video film/so interesting/1/it/ twice.
A. This video film was so interesting that 1 had seen it twice.
B. This video film is so interesting that 1 have seen it twice.
C. This video film was such interesting that I saw it twice.
D. This video film was too interesting that I had seen it twice.
42. if/ we/ come/ station/ in time/ we/ miss /train.
A. If we come to the station in time we don’t miss the train.
B. If we come to the station in time we won’t miss the train.
C. If we came to the station in time we would miss the train.
D. If we don’t come to the station in time we would miss the train.
43. necessary/ that/ he/ work hard.
A. He is necessary that he works hard.
B. It is necessary that he does work hard.
C. It is necessary that he works hard.
D. It is necessary that he work hard.
44. We/ not/ believe/ whatever/ he/ said/ us/yesterday
A. We didn't believe whatever he said for US yesterday.
B. We didn't believe in whatever he said to US yesterday.
C. We don't believe whatever he said to us yesterday.
D. We don't believe at whatever he said to us yesterday.
45. end /put/ endless/ cruel massacre of sealives.
A. An end be put to this endless and cruel massacre of sealives.
B. They have put an end to this massacre of sealives endless and cruel.
C. They must put an end to this endless and cruel massacre of sealives.
D. They must put an end on this massacre of sealives endless and cruel.
46. please/ write/ let/ know/ when/ going/ visit/ me.
A. Please write to let me to know when are you going to visit me.
B. Please write to let me know when are you going to visit me.
C. Please write to me let to know when you are going to visit me.
D. Please write to let me know when you are going to visit me.
47. going/on/ trip/countryside/next month.
A. We are going to a trip on the countryside next month.
B. We are going on a trip to the countryside next month.
C. We are going on the trip to countryside next month.
D. We are going a trip to the countryside on next month.
48. used/ live/ small/ village/ long time.
A. They used to live in a village small a long time ago.
B. They used to live in a small village a long time ago.
C. They are used to living in a small village long time ago.
D. They used live in to a small village a long time ago.
49. study/ hard/ that/parents/ proud/ her.
A. She studies so hard that her parents are proud of her.
B. She so studies hard her parents are proud of her.
C. She hard studies so that her parents are proud of her.
D. She studies hard so that her parents are proud of her.
50. villagers/ live/ here/ their/ lives.
A. Some of the villagers have lived all here their lives.
B. Some of the villagers have lived here all their lives.
C. Some of the villagers here have lived here all their lives.
D. Some of the villagers have here lived all their lives.
B. NGỮ ÂM
1. Giới thiệu chung về ngữ âm
Trong các bài thi tuyển trung học phổ thông, phần kiểm tra về ngữ âm chiếm từ 5% đến 10%.
Tuy chiếm so lượng nhỏ, phần bài thi này vẫn luôn gây nhiều lo lắng cho các thí sinh. Cách tốt nhất để
có thể làm tốt bài thi phần ngữ âm là các em phải học phát âm đúng các từ trong quá trình học từ
vựng. Phần dưới đây nhằm mục đích giúp các em có được khái niệm cơ bản về hệ thống ngữ âm trong
tiếng Anh và một số các trường hợp đặc biệt các em cần biết.
Nói về cách phát âm trong tiếng Anh, ta cần biết rằng các âm trong tiếng Anh không tương quan một
đối một với các chữ cái tiếng Anh. Một chữ cái có thể được phát âm bằng nhiều cách khác nhau tùy vị
trí của nó trong từ (trong mối liên hệ với các âm khác trước và sau nó), và một âm có thể được thể
hiện bằng nhiều chữ cái khác nhau.
Ví dụ:
- Chữ cái c:
A. communicate B. faces C. ancient
Phương án A, chữ cái c được đọc là /k/, phương án B là /s/ và phương án c là /ʃ/.
- Chữ cái a:
A. about B. cat C. bake
Phương án A, chữ cái a được đọc là /ə/, phương án B là /ae/ và phương án c là /eɪ/.
2. Nguyên âm
Có 20 nguyên âm trong tiếng Anh trong đó có 12 nguyên âm đơn và 8 nguyên âm đôi. Dưới đây là các
kí hiệu của các nguyên âm trong tiếng Anh và một số từ chứa các nguyên âm đó.
Âm Ví dụ Từ đọc khác
ʌ run, sun, cup, luck, but, dust, gun, rug, duck duke /ju:/
come, some, love, does, other, among, honey no /əʊ/, tone /əʊ/, do /u:/, gone /ɒ/
young, touch, rough, enough, double, trouble couch /aʊ/, about /aʊ/, flour /aʊə/, food
blood, flood /u:/
ɑː arm, bar, star, harm, cart, charm scarce /eə/, quart / ɔ:/
father, calm, half
clerk, heart
æ cat, black, tan, map, fan, dam father /ɑː/, calm /ɑː/
e met, bed, get, them, debt, send, tend eleven /ɪ/, term /ɜː/, to lead (lãnh đạo)
bread, breath, head, lead, wealth, weather, /i:/, to breathe /i:/
deaf, measure
bury, leisure, friend, many
ə away, cinema (hầu hết các nguyên âm nằm
trong âm tiết không được nhấn mạnh đều được
đọc là ə)
ɜː err, serve, verse, mercy bear /eə/, hear /iə/
stir, girl, bird, first
world, word, worm
turn, burn, hurt, burglar, Thursday
learn, earth, heard, earn, search
ɪ hit, sitting, bit, kit, dim, grin, twin, him, hide /aɪ/, bite /aɪ/
begin, become, decide, return, remind, den /e/, benefit /e/
exchange industry, friendly, cloudy, rainy, dry /aɪ/, sky /aɪ/
market, booklet, climate, passage, women, woman /ʊ/
busy, minute
i: see, free, screen, agree, guarantee break /eɪ/, breakfast /e/
sea, seat, heat, easy, dream, teach, breathe,
creature
scene, complete, obsolete, intervene, friend /e/
Vietnamese science /aɪ/
seize, ceiling, conceive, receive, receipt
grief, chief, believe, relieve, belief
machine, sardine, routine, magazine
ɒ hot, rock, clock, doctor, document, opposite, among /ʌ/, nothing /ʌ/
long, strong
ɔ: call, fall, all, tall, small, wall, ball shall /æ/
fault, haunt, launch, daughter, naughty laugh /ɑː/, aunt /ɑː/
law, dawn, crawl, awful, awkward, straw ghost /əʊ/
 born, lord, sort, forty, morning, portable rough, enough /ʌ/,
cross, lost, loss, cost hour /aʊə/
four, pour, court, course poor /ʊə/, /ɔ:/
oar, board, hoarse, soar, roar
door, floor
ʊ put, bush, pull, full, butcher, bullet cut /ʌ/
could, should, would food /u:/, blood /ʌ/
foot, cook, book, look, good, wood
woman, wolf
u: brew, crew, flew, screw sew /əʊ/
bruise, fruit, juice, cruise, recruit mosquito /i:/
blue, glue, clue foot /ʊ/, blood /ʌ/
food, cool, goose, spoon, tool, tooth, bamboo
do, two, who, whom, whose, tomb
aɪ five, bite, site, sight, like, kind, child to live /ɪ/
eye, die, dye, lie, pie typical, pyramid /ɪ/
cry, try, shy, type, cycle
guide, guise, quite, require
aʊ out, bound, cloud, doubt, found, proud young, touch /ʌ/
now, vow, brow, crown, gown, towel, frown crow /əʊ/
our, hour, flour colour /ə/, tour /ʊə/
əʊ go, no, so, toe, tomato, potato, comb, cold, do /u:/, bomb /ɒ/
home now, brow /aʊ/
coal, coat, goat, foam, loan, road, soak touch /ʌ/, hour /aʊə/
bow, low, mow, row, grow, narrow, widow
though, dough, although
eə bare, care, hare, prepare beard, hear, tear /ɪə/
air, chair, hair, pair
bear, pear, to tear (xé rách), wear
heir, their
 where
eɪ late, cake, mate, nation, Asian, change, strange have /æ/, plaque /æ/,
bail, mail, hail, sail, nail, faint said /e/
say, stay, day, clay, ray quay /i:/
great, break, steak breakfast /e/
they, prey, grey, obey
eight, weight, freight, neighbour
ɪə near, ear, hear, clear, tear to tear (xé rách) /eə/
beer, cheer, deer, career, engineer
here, we’re, sincere, coherent
ɔɪ join, oil, boil, spoil, soil
boy, destroy, joy, toy
ʊə tourist, poor (Ngày nay nhiều người bản ngữ
không dùng âm này mà thay vào đó là âm /ɔ:/.)
3. Phụ âm
Có 24 phụ âm trong tiếng Anh. Các phụ âm được phân loại theo nhiều cách: theo bộ phận cấu âm
hoặc theo cách thức cấu âm. Cách phân loại phụ âm tiếng Anh mà các em học sinh trung học cơ sở
thường gặp là cách phân loại thành âm vô thanh (voiceless sound) và âm hữu thanh (voiced sound).
Dưới đây là các kí hiệu của các phụ âm trong tiếng Anh và một số từ chứa các phụ âm đó.
Phụ âm hữu thanh Ví dụ Phụ âm hữu thanh Ví dụ
b bad, lab d did, lady
g give, flag ghost h how, hello
yes, young
new, few /ju:/
j l leg, little
used, value /ju:/
canyon
m man, lemon n no, ten
wet, window quote,
ŋ sing, finger w quiet /kw/
twelve /tw/
r red, try z zoo, lazy close, easy
 example, exact
pleasure, vision,
ð this, mother ʒ
garage
just, jacket large,
v voice, five dʒ
gentle, gaol

Phụ âm vô thanh Ví dụ Phụ âm vô thanh Ví dụ

she, crash nation,
find, if spatial, cautious sure,
f phrase, paragraph ʃ Asia ocean, ancient,
laugh, rough conscious machine,
chandelier
cat, contain key, back
k quick, queen Christ, t tea, getting
chord
check, church century,
p pet, map tʃ
culture
sun, miss cement,
s θ think, both
citizen box, fix
4. Các trường hợp cần lưu ý
 Cách đọc -s và -es:
Tiếp tố -s hoặc -es được thêm vào cuối từ và được đọc như sau:
- /iz/ nếu từ tận cùng bằng một trong các âm sau:
/s/ miss misses
face faces
box boxes
/z/ lose loses
buzz buzzes
/ʃ/ wash washes
brush brushes
/tʃ/ watch watches
 church churches
/dʒ/ manage manages
orange oranges
- /s/ nếu từ tận cùng bằng một trong các âm vô thanh còn lại (trừ âm /θ/):
/f/ laugh laughs
/k/ book books
/p/ stop stops
/t/ invite invites
- /z/ nếu từ tận cùng bằng một trong các âm hữu thanh còn lại hoặc nếu từ tận cùng bằng nguyên âm
/v/ drive drives
/d/ read reads
/əʊ/ go goes
/aɪ/ try tries
 Cách đọc -ed:
- /ɪd/ nếu tận cùng bằng âm /d/ hoặc /t/:
/t/ want wanted
/d/ need needed
- /t/ nếu tận cùng bằng một trong các âm vô thanh còn lại.
/f/ laugh laughed
/k/ check checked
/p/ stop stopped
- /d/ nếu tận cùng bằng một trong các âm hữu thanh còn lại hoặc bằng nguyên âm.
/n/ plan planned
/v/ arrive arrived
/ɪ/ carry carried
/ɔɪ/ enjoy enjoyed
5. Trọng âm của từ
- Trọng âm của một từ được thể hiện qua cách đọc phần âm tiết có trọng âm với nhiều năng lượng
hơn các âm tiết còn lại trong từ đó. Trọng âm được kí hiệu bằng dấu (') trên đầu âm tiết được nhấn.
e.g. father /'fa:ðər/
- Những từ chỉ có một âm tiết thì đương nhiên âm tiết đó cũng là trọng âm.
e.g. bed /'bed/
- Những từ có hai hoặc ba âm tiết thường có một trọng âm. Trọng âm có thể ở vị trí của âm tiết thứ
nhất, âm tiết thứ hai hay âm tiết cuối.
e.g. father /'fa:ðər/
management /ˈmænɪdʒmənt/
independence /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/
- Những từ có ba âm tiết trở lên có thể có hai trọng âm: trọng âm chính và trọng âm phụ.
e.g. independence /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/
Trọng âm trong tiếng Anh thường không có quy tắc nhất định. Thông thường, các động từ có hai âm
tiết có trọng âm ở âm tiết thứ hai, danh từ có hai âm tiết có trọng âm ở âm tiết thứ nhất.
e.g. to pro'duce 'produce
to re'cord 'record
Dưới đây là một số quy tắc có thể tham khảo, tuy nhiên có rất nhiều ngoại lệ.
a. Từ có hai âm tiết:
- Động từ có hai âm tiết:
Khi âm tiết thứ hai của động từ chứa một nguyên âm dài (ví dụ /i:/) hoặc một nguyên âm đôi (ví
dụ /aɪ/), hoặc động từ đó kết thúc bằng hơn một phụ âm, thì âm tiết thứ hai được nhấn.
e.g. receive /rɪˈsiːv/
apply /əˈplaɪ/
attract /əˈtrækt/
Khi động từ không có các trường hợp trên, thì âm tiết thứ nhất được nhấn.
e.g. enter /ˈentər/
open /ˈəʊpən/
- Danh từ có hai âm tiết:
Nếu âm tiết thứ hai chứa một nguyên âm ngắn thì trọng âm sẽ nằm ở âm tiết thứ nhất. Nếu không thì
trọng âm sẽ ở âm tiết thứ hai.
e.g. money /ˈmʌni/
product /ˈprɑːdʌkt/
design /dɪˈzaɪn/
balloon /bəˈluːn/
- Các tính từ và trạng từ có hai âm tiết thường theo quy tắc của động từ có hai âm tiết.
b. Từ có ba âm tiết:
- Động từ có ba âm tiết:
Nếu âm tiết cuối cùng của động từ có chứa một nguyên âm ngắn và kết thúc không quá 1 phụ âm,
trọng âm sẽ rơi vào âm tiết ngay trước nó.
e.g. encounter /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
determine /dɪˈtɜːrmɪn/
Nếu âm tiết cuối cùng chứa một nguyên âm dài hoặc một nguyên âm đôi, hoặc kết thúc bằng hơn một
phụ âm thì âm tiết cuối cùng đó sẽ được nhấn.
e.g. entertain /ˌentərˈteɪn/
interrupt /ˌɪntəˈrʌpt/
- Danh từ có ba âm tiết:
Nếu âm tiết cuối cùng chứa một nguyên âm đơn, hay nguyên âm đôi / əʊ/ Anh Anh) /oʊ/ (Anh Mỹ),
thì âm tiết đó sẽ không được nhấn. Nếu âm tiết giữa trong trường hợp trên chứa một nguyên âm dài
hoặc một nguyên âm đôi thì âm tiết giữa này được nhấn.
e.g. buffalo /ˈbʌfələʊ/
disaster /dɪˈzæstər/
Nếu âm tiết cuối chứa một nguyên âm ngắn, âm tiết giữa cũng chứa một nguyên âm ngắn và kết thúc
bằng không quá một phụ âm, cả âm tiết cuối và âm tiết giữa đều không được nhấn. Trọng âm sẽ được
đặt ở âm tiết đầu.
e.g. quantity /ˈkwɑːntəti/
cinema /ˈsɪnəmə/
Lưu ý: trên đây chỉ là một số quy tắc cơ bản để các em học sinh tham khảo. Tiếng Anh có nhiều
trường hợp bất quy tắc, ví dụ khi từ có nhiều âm tiết, hoặc khi từ có các tiền tố và hậu tố. Học sinh
cần phát âm đúng với những từ các em học để có thể xác định được trọng âm.
6. Luyện tập
a. 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. paused B. examined C. operated D. advised
2. A. announced B. apologized C. answered D. argued
3. A. posted B. added C. managed D. arrested
4. A. widens B. referees C. sacks D. cancels
5. A. closes B. loses C. loves D. chooses
6. A. hears B. thanks C. blows D. coincides
7. A. admitted B. advanced C. appointed D. competed
8. A. languages B. rabies C. assumes D. consumes
9. A. catched B. crashed C. occupied D. coughed
10. A. succeeds B. devotes C. prevents D. coughs
11. A. walks B. begins C. helps D. cuts
12. A. carriages B. whistles C. assures D. costumes
13. A. relieves B. invents C. buys D. deals
14. A. confused B. faced C. cried D. defined
15. A. invited B. attended C. celebrated D. displayed
16. A. gives B. phones C. switches D. dives
17. A. difficulties B. enriches C. classes D. enlarges
18. A. painted B. decided C. protected D. equipped
19. A. completes B. engines C. taxis D. ferries
20. A. helps B. laughs C. cooks D. finds
21. A. produced B. arranged C. checked D. fixed
22. A. resources B. stages C. preserves D. focuses
23. A. shoots B. grounds C. concentrates D. forests
24. A. tested B. asked C. presented D. founded
25. A. studies B. flourishes C. finishes D. glances
26. A. tombs B. lamps C. brakes D. invites
27. A. declared B. exchanged C. excused D. stuffed
28. A. roses B. villages C. apples D. matches
29. A. allowed B. dressed C. flashed D. mixed
30. A. miles B. words C. accidents D. names
31. A. discovered B. destroyed C. developed D. opened
32. A. skilled B. hurried C. regretted D. planned
33. A. complained B. applied C. compared D. polished
34. A. caused B. increased C. practiced D. promised
35. A. packed B. added C. parked D. pronounced
36. A. loved B. teased C. washed D. rained
37. A. kissed B. helped C. forced D. raised
38. A. cats B. tapes C. rides D. cooks
39. A. sacrificed B. finished C. fixed D. seized
40. A. cleaned B. attended C. visited D. started
41. A. tells B. talks C. stays D. steals
42. A. talked B. fished C. arrived D. stepped
43. A. offers B. mounts C. pollens D. swords
44. A. dreams B. heals C. kills D. tasks
45. A. stops B. climbs C. pulls D. televisions
46. A. hours B. fathers C. dreams D. thinks
47. A. sees B. sports C. pools D. trains
48. A. spilled B. cured C. crashed D. waived
49. A. walked B. ended C. started D. wanted
50. A. hurried B. coded C. planned D. wondered
b) 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. erosion B. pollution C. cold D. rotation
2. A. opened B. painted C. provided D. wanted
3. A. then B. send C. set D. respect
4. A. national B. nation C. international D. nationality
5. A. encounter B. about C. sound D. thought
6. A. crowd B. snow C. clown D. now
7. A. carry B. fall C. handle D. hatch
8. A. oil B. coin C. moisture D. tortoise
9. A. car B. bam C. grape D. smart
10. A. up B. jump C. run D. sure
11. A. nail B. pain C. pair D. pail
12. A. liar B. trick C. twice D. vine
13. A. food B. root C. foot D. school
14. A. fine B. bitter C. nice D. wise
15. A. boat B. board C. coat D. goat
16. A. like B. hit C. hide D. mime
17. A. pour B. cloud C. house D. mountain
18. A. greatness B. heat C. meat D. dream
19. A. stay B. chase C. warn D. waste
20. A. chew B. sell C. let D. stress
21. A. road B. load C. throat D. broadness
22. A. car B. base C. shape D. case
23. A. one B. home C. none D. nothing
24. A. boot B. book C. look D. wood
25. A. far B. dark C. past D. strange
26. A. stop B. hole C. cost D. fox
27. A. leave B. beat C. threaten D. weave
28. A. com B. fort C. horn D. word
29. A. leap B. break C. speak D. steal
30. A. match B. catch C. crash D. want
31. A. story B. sure C. scarf D. sort
32. A. account B. blouse C. course D. mouse
33. A. move B. lose C. close D. prove
34. A. father B. calculation C. carpenter D. car
35. A. steak B. break C. clean D. great
36. A. lazy B. ladder C. label D. labour
37. A. come B. bone C. bold D. hold
38. A. sugar B. cassette C. fashion D. allow
39. A. out B. doubt C. brought D. scout
40. A. teacher B. clear C. reason D. mean
41. A. cuts B. reads C. opens D. plays
42. A. after B. advice C. agree D. alone
43. A. book B. look C. floor D. foot
44. A. shirt B. fire C. first D. bird
45. A. worked B. cleaned C. played D. agreed
46. A. call B. fall C. shall D. wall
47. A. own B. down C. clown D. town
48. A. feast B. meal C. heal D. head
49. A. above B. move C. love D. glove
50. A. cow B. narrow C. know D. throw
c. Mark the letter A, D, 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.
1. A. teacher B. design C. after D. kingdom
2. A. vanilla B. infamous C. banana D. Canada
3. A. opponent B. beautiful C. calendar D. dinosaur
4. A. instrument B. astonish C. cultural D. obvious
5. A. excel B. precise C. imply D. passage
6. A. indifferent B. available C. immediate D. continental
7. A. carbon B. begin C. women D. follow
8. A. admit B. desktop C. bookshelf D. greenhouse
9. A. center B. detest C. prefer D. release
10. A. technician B. cohesion C. commercial D. document
11. A. explanation B. celebrating C. fortunately D. calculator
12. A. understanding B. exhibition C. affirmative D. opposition
13. A. office B. police C. service D. story
14. A. advise B. hurry C. matter D. happen
15. A. manageable B. magnificent C. considerate D. analysis
16. A. shampoo B. toothpaste C. handbag D. discos
17. A. country B. tourist C. receipt D. children
18. A. travel B. survive C. worry D. visit
19. A. families B. government C. vegetable D. together
20. A. reporter B. racial C. marvelous D. recently
21. A. celebration B. contribution C. operation D. remarkable
22. A. recognize B. recollect C. recommend D. understand
23. A. compose B. recent C. gentle D. stupid
24. A. publish B. rewrite C. study D. practise
25. A. exercise B. decorate C. extinguish D. advertise
26. A. pillow B. alert C. legal D. model
27. A. register B. regular C. request D. reference
28. A. dangerous B. curious C. suspicious D. numerous
29. A. voluntary B. compulsory C. necessary D. stationary
30. A. comfortable B. remarkable C. teenager D. sensible
31. A. eating B. request C. follow D. notice
32. A. listen B. cancel C. travel D. regret
33. A. author B. painter C. permit D. surfing
34. A. daily B. distress C. symbol D. sausage
35. A. embarrassing B. communicate C. advertisement D. babysitting
36. A. toilet B. passport C. thirty D. cassette
37. A. cigarette B. seventy C. telephone D. consonant
38. A. curtain B. fourteen C. puzzle D. garden
39. A. racialism B. hamburger C. tomorrow D. cucumber
40. A. hotel B. colour C. picture D. tuna
41. A. terrible B. attractive C. definite D. beautiful
42. A. happy B. extreme C. usual D. risky
43. A. hospital B. musician C. ambulance D. Mexican
44. A. excellent B. experienced C. immediate D. delicious
45. A. profession B. optician C. dialogue D. connection
46. A. balloon B. reason C. engine D. student
47. A. special B. narrow C. routine D. postcard
48. A. sweater B. tonight C. savings D. earrings
49. A. basketball B. parachute C. bicycle D. apartment
50. A. serious B. several C. wonderful D. exciting
 PHẦN ĐỀ
II LUYỆN TẬP
PRACTICE TEST 1
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. passed B. watched C. played D. washed
2. A. proud B. about C. around D. would
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other
three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
3. A. attend B. option C. percent D. become
4. A. literature B. entertainment C. recreation D. information
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
5. The picture was painting by Michael last year.
A. The B. was painting C. by D. last year
6. There’s the woman who she sold me the handbag.
A. There’s B. woman C. she D. me
7. Mr. Smith is going to buy a new Japanese car, doesn’t he?
A. Mr. Smith B. to buy C. new Japanese D. doesn’t he
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
8. Our house _________________ in 1986.
A. built B. was building C. was built D. has been built
9. It is nearly 3 months _________________ he visited his parents.
A. while B. during C. since D. when
10. Tomorrow we are going to meet Maryam, _________________ comes from Malaysia.
A. who B. whom C. whose D. that
11. His house looks very large and beautiful. It is _________________ house.
A. a seven-room B. a seven-rooms C. seven room D. seven rooms
12. If you get up early, you _________________ late.
A. weren’t B. wouldn’t be C. aren’t D. won’t be
13. It’s very hot today. I wish I _________________ on the beach now.
A. am B. will be C. were D. had been
14. When he lived in the city, he _________________ to the theater twice a week.
A. uses to go B. had gone C. used to go D. was going
15. My father asked us _________________ on our playing computer games.
A. to cutting down B. cut down C. to cut down D. cutting down
16. _________________ population is another unpleasant result we have to solve.
A. Increased B. Increasing C. The increase D. To increase
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete
each of the following exchanges.
17. - I can meet you at your office at 8 a.m. Will _________________?
- It’s so nice of you, thank you!
A. convenient for you B. that convenient
C. that be convenient D. you be convenient
18. - “I have bought you a toy. Happy birthday to you!” – “_________________”
A. The same to you. B. Have a nice day!
C. What a pity! D. What a lovely toy! Thanks.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
19. The point of our study was to determine what is true, not what is practicable.
A. discover B. decide C. influence D. control
20. The decision was made on the basis of inaccurate information.
A. correcting B. using C. in spite of D. because of
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
21. I am optimistic that the future is going to turn out more successful than the past.
A. afraid B. hopeful C. realistic D. pessimistic
22. I’m available this afternoon if you want to meet up then.
A. tired B. ready C. busy D. free
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
I went to Australia on an exchange program last year and I like to (23) _________________
about it. I was very (24) _________________ when I knew I was going to Australia because I had
never been there before. I didn’t think about the problems of speaking English (25)
_________________ I met my host family. At first I couldn’t communicate with them because my
English was so bad. All the five years I had been learning English wasn’t much used at all (26)
_________________ we didn’t have real practice at school. Even though my grammar was good, my
pronunciation wasn’t. My problem is (27) _________________ “l” and ‘r’. For example, Australian
people often asked “What do you eat in Vietnam?” I wanted to tell them that we eat rice, but they
didn’t understand when I said “We eat lice”...
23. A. say B. tell C. talk D. speak
24. A. exciting B. excites C. excited D. excite
25. A. after B. until C. when D. while
26. A. although B. even C. because D. so
27. A. pronouncing B. speaking C. reading D. telling

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
Until recently, humankind seemed to view the ocean as a source of infinite resources. Its vast size
and depth and unexplored frontiers made the ocean appear invulnerable to overexploitation. The
truth is that the populations of many species are decreasing at an unsustainable rate, and the number
of species listed as endangered from marine life families such as whales, dolphins, manatees and
dugongs, salmon, seabirds, sea turtles, and sharks to name a few, is on the rise. The threats to marine
species are difficult to perceive because marine animals are not as visible as animals on land. But
unfortunately, marine creatures are equally, if not more, vulnerable to problems such as habitat
destruction and overexploitation.
Shallow water animals that breathe air, like turtles, manatees, dugongs, and whales are often hit
by boats and caught in fishing gear. Species such as turtles that lay their eggs on land often lose their
nurseries due to coastal development. Animals that have taken millions of years to evolve, that are
invaluable to all ecosystems, have and continue to vanish from places where they once flourished.
28. What is human ’s perception of the ocean so far?
A. The ocean resources will never be exhausted.
B. The ocean is capable of resisting overexploitation.
C. Both A and B are correct.
D. Neither A or B is correct.
29. All of the following are true EXCEPT _________________.
A. turtles are a kind of shallow water animal
B. the evolution of some animals could take up to millions of years
C. powerful animals like sharks run less risk of endangerment
D. coastal development affects the reproduction process of some sea animals
30. Which of the following is closest in meaning to “vulnerable”?
A. resistant B. energetic C. weak D. adaptive
31. What is the reason for the difficulty in understanding threats to marine life?
A. That humans can hardly see marine creatures.
B. That the rate of population decrease is unsustainable.
C. That technology is underdeveloped.
D. That there are too many types of marine creatures in the ocean.
32. What does “flourished” mean?
A. changed into something unusual B. failed miserably
C. spread all over D. grew in a successful way
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the original
sentence in each of the following questions.
33. Someone has to pick the visitors up from the airport.
A. The visitors have to be picked up from the airport.
B. Someone has to see the visitors off from the airport.
C. The visitors have to be seen off at the airport.
D. The visitors came here by plane.
34. Somebody accused him of stealing money.
A. He was accused by somebody of stealing money.
B. He was accused for stealing money by somebody.
C. He was accused of stealing money by somebody.
D. He was accused stealing money by somebody.
35. His speech was so boring that everyone got up and left.
A. He got up and left because everyone was talking
B. No one stayed to listen to him because his speech was so boring.
C. Everyone stood up so that they could hear his speech.
D. His speech was interesting enough for people to listen.
36. It's necessary to have your car washed.
A. Your car needs washing.
B. You have to wash your car.
C. You should wash your car.
D. Your car needs to wash.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is best written from the words/phrases
given.
37. think/ take/ shower/ instead/ bath/ save energy.
A. I think we should take a shower instead a bath to save energy.
B. I think we take a shower instead of a bath so as save energy.
C. I think we must take a shower instead a bath so as to save energy.
D. I think we should take a shower instead of a bath to save energy.
38. environmental/ pollution/ problems facing/ mankind/ today.
A. Environmental pollution is one of the biggest facing problems mankind today.
B. Environmental is one of the biggest problems pollution facing mankind today.
C. Environmental pollution is one of the biggest problems facing mankind today.
D. Environmental problems is one of the biggest pollution facing mankind today.
39. If/ go on/ waste/fresh water/ shortage /few decades.
A. If we go on fresh wasting water, there will be a few decades in a shortage.
B. If we go on wasting fresh water, there will be a shortage in a few decades.
C. If we go on wasting water, there will be fresh shortage of a few decades.
D. If we go on wasting fresh water, there will be a few decades of a shortage.
40. If/ you send/ application form/I/ be/ grateful.
A. If you send me the application form I am very grateful.
B. If you sent me the application form I was very grateful.
C. If you have sent me an application form I would be very grateful.
D. If you could send me an application form I would be very grateful.
PRACTICE TEST 2
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. problem B. love C. box D. hobby
2. A. shops B. speeds C. sports D. sticks
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other
three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
3. A. chocolate B. structural C. important D. national
4. A. cinema B. position C. family D. popular
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
5. I met a lot of interested people while I was studying at City University.
A. met B. interested C. while D. at
6. If I were you, I didn't buy that expensive car.
A. If B. you C. I didn’t D. expensive
7. A shoemaker in the village felt sorry for her and made her a pair of red shoe.
A. A shoemaker B. the village C. sorry D. shoe
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
8. If we ____________ enough time, we’ll study this exercise more carefully.
A. will have B. have C. had D. would have
9. The gentleman to ____________ we spoke yesterday is making a speech.
A. who B. whose C. whom D. that
10. ____________ I was really tired, I couldn’t sleep.
A. Even though B. So C. Therefore D. Because of
11. I suggest ____________ some money for poor children.
A. raise B. to raise C. raised D. raising
12. After graduation, Lan works as an ____________ assistant in an organisation.
A. administration B. administering C. administrative D. administrator
13. Consumers are warned if their ____________ bill is unpaid after due date.
A. electronic B. electric C. electrical D. electricity
14. The film was ____________ any of the others.
A. much better than B. much better C. so better as D. so better
15. There were a number of cottages scattered ____________ across the hillside.
A. now and then B. here and there C. here and now D. there and here
16. I hope you know that you can always confide ____________ me.
A. on B. in C. with D. to
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete
each of the following exchanges.
17. “Sorry I’m late.” - “____________”
A. No problem. B. No matter what. C. No, thanks. D. You’re welcome.
18. “Deep down inside, why are you a scientist?” - “____________”
A. Because it’s fun! B. For it’s funny to ask!
C. To make a fun question! D. What a funny question!
Mark the letter A, B, Cor Don your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
19. If she was late, she would be rushing.
A. flying B. hurrying C. running D. speeding
20. She could be in an awful mood and refuse to answer my questions.
A. awesome B. bad C. poor D. different
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
21. At 8 o’clock the plane took off into the air and soared above the clouds.
A. decreased B. got dressed C. landed D. slowed down
22. What do you use on your hands to keep them so smooth?
A. difficult B. irregular C. rough D. uncommon
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Today, computer companies sell many different programs for computers. First, there are programs for
doing math problems. (23) ____________, there are programs for scientific studies. Third, some
programs are like fancy typewriters. They are often used by writers and business people. ( 24)
____________ are made for courses in schools and universities. And finally, there are programs for
fun. They include word games and puzzles for children and adults.
There are many wonderful computer programs, but there are other reasons to like (25)
____________. Some people like the way computers hum and sing when they (26) ____________. It
is a happy sound, like the sounds of toy and childhood. Computers also have lights and pretty
pictures. And computers even seem to have (27) ____________. That may sound strange, but
computers seem to have feelings. Sometimes they seem happy, sometimes they seem angry like a
human being.
23. A. Two B. Second C. Twice D. Double
24. A. Programs B. Other C. Others D. They
25. A. programs B. reasons C. games D. computers
26. A. work B. have worked C. are working D. worked
27. A. movies B. thinking C. senses D. personalities
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
Coca Cola is a popular drink for people all over the world. At first, very few people drank Coca Cola,
but now it is sold in more than 160 countries. More than 1.6 billion gallons are sold every year.
Coca Cola was invented by Dr. John Pemberton in Atlanta on 8 May, 1886. However, the name Coca
Cola was given by Frank Robinson, one of Dr. Pemberton’s partners. Later, in 1888, the business was
sold to another man, Asa Candler. He opened his first factory to produce this drink in 1895 in Dallas,
Texas. Since then, a great quantity of Coca Cola has been produced there.
Since 1982, a special kind of Coca Cola has been made for overweight people - diet Coke. They have
used many clever advertisements to increase the amount of Coca Cola sold every year.
Besides Coca Cola, there are many other drinks of the same kind sold all over the world such as Pepsi
Cola, Sp-Cola and Dr. Pepper. However, Coca Cola is the most popular. People drink Coca Cola with
their meals, when they are thirsty or when they socialize with friends.
It is certain that more and more people will drink Coca Cola all over the world in this century.
28. The first Coca Cola factory was opened in Dallas by ____________.
A. Dr. Pemberton B. Asa Candler C. Frank Robinson D. Dr. Pepper
29. The word “there" refers to ____________.
A. where Coca Cola was first made B. the city with the first Coca Cola factory
C. Atlanta, a U.S. city D. the place that Coca Cola is sold
30. Diet Coke is used for ____________ people.
A. fat B. sick C. thin D. small
31. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word "popular”?
A. well-known B. friendly C. nutritious D. well-scattered
32. Coca Cola is believed to be ____________.
A. more popular than other drinks of the same kind
B. less popular than other drinks of the same kind
C. as popular as the last century
D. as popular as other drinks of the same kind
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the original
sentence in each of the following questions.
33. I am fond of my nephew although he behaves terribly.
A. Despite my nephew's terrible behavior, I am still fond of him.
B. Despite of my nephew's terrible behavior, I am fond of my nephew.
C. I am fond of my nephew, but he behaves terribly.
D. I am fond of my nephew, however he behaves terribly.
34. The house seems to have been unoccupied for several years.
A. No people have lived in the house for several years.
B. It seems like the house has been occupied for several years.
C. It looks as if the house is not lived in for several years
D. It looks as if the house was not occupied for several years
35. The students regret that they missed the lecture.
A. It is regretted that the lecture was missed.
B. It was regretted that the lecture missed.
C. The students regret not attending the lecture.
D. The students wished they attend the lecture.
36. I'm sorry I interrupted your speech in the middle.
A. I'm sorry to interrupted your speech in the middle.
B. It's my pity to interrupt your speech in the middle.
C. Your speech is very sorry for being interrupted in the middle.
D. I apologized for interrupting your speech in the middle.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is best written from the words/phrases
given.
37. fed up/live/remote/areas/ without electricity.
A. She is fed up with living in areas without remote electricity.
B. She is fed up in without electricity living with remote area.
C. She is fed up with living in remote areas without electricity.
D. She is fed up in living with remote areas without electricity.
38. dangerous/ explore/ depth/ ocean/ isn’t it?
A. It is to explore the dangerous depth of the ocean, isn’t it?
B. It is dangerous to explore the depth of the ocean, isn’t it?
C. It is to explore the depth of the dangerous ocean, isn’t it?
D. It is to dangerous to explore the ocean of the depth, isn’t it?
39. Ian/ learn/ French/ last winter.
A. Ian has learnt French since last winter.
B. Ian is learning French last winter.
C. Ian learns French for last winter.
D. Ian learnt French since last winter.
40. The sun/ shine/ brightly/ when/ she/ come/.
A. The sun shone brightly when she comes.
B. The sun has shone brightly when she came.
C. The sun shines brightly when she came.
D. The sun was shining brightly when she came.
PRACTICE TEST 3
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. claimed B. warned C. occurred D. existed
2. A. health B. appear C. ready D. heavy
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other
three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
3. A. economy B. diplomacy C. informative D. information
4. A. arrest B. purchase C. accept D. forget
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
5. I saw the men, the women and the cattle which went to the field.
A. the men, the women B. the cattle
C. which D. went to
6. Look at the two dictionarys and you will see they are the same in some ways.
A. dictionarys B. will see C. the same D. in some ways
7. She did her test careful last week.
A. did B. test C. careful D. last week
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
8. ___________, ingenuity and flair are the songwriter’s real talents.
A. Creative B. Creativeness C. Creation D. Creativity
9. There’s increasing demand for cars which are more ___________ on fuel.
A. economic B. economics C. economical D. economy
10. The campaign has certainly succeeded in ___________ public awareness of the issue.
A. picking up B. lifting C. rising D. raising
11. Every advanced nation has strict regulations to protect endangered ___________.
A. group B. type C. species D. class
12. I have ___________ with most of my secondary school friends.
A. contact B. connection C. conversation D. communication
13. I find it hard to write ___________ time pressure.
A. on B. under C. down D. with
14. They got ___________ the bus in Obdland Village and walked up the road.
A. on B. out C. in D. off
15. Even a low level of noise interferes ___________ my concentration.
A. with B. on C. off D. in
16. Not only ___________ give you the experience of meeting a number of very interesting
personalities, it will also take you to many interesting places.
A. will reading these stories B. reading these stories
C. these stories will D. do reading these stories
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete
each of the following exchanges.
17. - “Well, we’d like to thank you for coming today. It’s nice to meet you.” – “___________”
A. Oh, thank you. It’s my pleasure.
B. Not too bad. How are you?
C. No, I don’t. My name is Linda.
D. Hi, I’m Katherine, but call me Kate.
18. - “What are you thinking of doing when you leave school?” – “___________”
A. I’m not sure. Maybe something with history.
B. I’m not that great at technology.
C. Not much. My dad is an engineer.
D. Oh, languages are definitely not my strengths.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
19. Larry was so absorbed in reading the novel that he forgot all about time.
A. busy B. interested C. obliged D. distracted
20. In Belgium, pointing with your index finger or snapping your fingers at someone is very rude.
A. casual B. careless C. embarrassing D. impolite
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
21. She’s doing a comparative study of health in inner cities and rural areas.
A. urban B. mountainous C. suburban D. coastal
22. Police are searching the area in the hope of finding the missing boy.
A. anxiety B. despair C. expectation D. ambition
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
When man first learnt how to make fire, he began to use fuel for the first time. The fuel he used was
probably wood. As time passed, man eventually discovered that substances such as coal and oil would
(23) ___________.
Coal was not used very widely as a (24) ___________ of energy until the last century. With the coming
of the industrial revolution, it was soon realized that production would double if coal was used
instead of wood. Nowadays, (25) ___________ of the huge factories and electricity stations would be
unable to function if there was no coal.
In the last twenty or thirty years, (26) ___________, the use of coal has declined. As a result, there
have been changes in the coal industry. It is (27) ___________ that more people would use coal if oil
and gas were not available.
23. A. heat B. burn C. fire D. light
24. A. resource B. reason C. cause D. source
25. A. much B. many C. more D. few
26. A. however B. therefore C. because D. since
27. A. believed B. considered C. made D. provided
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
Not so many years ago, the word vitamin was known only to a few scientists. Today it is very widely
used, and the importance of vitamins in our foods is common knowledge.
Vitamins are life-giving substances found in foods and are needed for the proper growth and general
health of the body. The different kinds of vitamins are indicated by letters of the alphabet. At the
present time, vitamins A, Bl, B2, C, D, E and G are known. A proper diet should contain a collection of
foods in which all of these vitamins are present. Vitamins are also prepared and sold in tablet and
capsuleform.
Each vitamin has its particular work to do in the life-giving process. Vitamin B1, for example, benefits
appetite and digestion. It also helps the body grow. Another vitamin helps the blood to clot, so that
danger of bleeding to death in case of injury is lessened. Still another makes the eyes stronger of
seeing at night. Airplane pilots need plenty of this vitamin. Scientists think vitamins may have some
effect on keeping the hair from turning gray.
28. Which of the following is NOT directly stated in the article but is a reasonable conclusion from the
reading?
A. Scientists have known about vitamins for centuries.
B. Vitamins are medicines given to cure diseases.
C. To get all the vitamins a person must eat a variety of foods.
D. A few people know the value of vitamins.
29. This article as a whole is about ___________.
A. diet in relation to health B. prevention of diseases
C. what vitamins are and what they do D. how scientists discovered vitamins
30. We know the name of vitamins through ___________.
A. the pictures B. the food
C. the letters of the alphabet D. the different tastes
31. The word “another” in the last paragraph refers to which of the following?
A. vitamin B. food C. diet D. medicine
32. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Vitamins can be taken only by eating the foods in which they are found.
B. Vitamins can be prepared in tablet and capsule form.
C. Vitamins have an important effect on health.
D. Each vitamin has its particular work to do.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the original
sentence in each of the following questions.
33. His handwriting is so small that I can hardly read it.
A. His handwriting is too bad to read.
B. He is used to small writing so I can hardly read it.
C. His handwriting is the smallest I have ever read.
D. He has such small writing that I can hardly read it.
34. I am not surprised to hear that Harry failed his driving test.
A. By having failed his driving test, Harry made no surprise.
B. It comes as no surprise to me that Harry failed his driving test.
C. Harry's having failed his driving test is not my surprise.
D. If Harry did not fail his driving test, I would be surprised.
35. I was going to leave, but because of what she said, I didn't.
A. She persuaded me not to leave.
B. I was said not to leave by her.
C. It was said that I was not going to leave.
D. I said that I was not going to leave because of her
36. The critics were very impressed by her performance.
A. The critics was given impression by her performance.
B. She gave great impression to the critics.
C. Her performance was very impressive to the critics.
D. Her performance impressed very much to the critics.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is best written from the words/phrases
given.
37. My employer/ expect me/stay him/ end/ month.
A. My employer expects me to stay with him till the end of the month.
B. My employer expects me to stay with him by end of the month.
C. My employer expects me stay with him to end of the month.
D. My employer expect that I stay with him until the end of the month.
38. kind/ invite/ come and stay/ while/England/ this summer.
A. It is a kind of you to invite me to come and stay with you while I was in England this summer.
B. It was very kind of you to invited me to come and stay with me while I was in England this summer.
C. It was very kind of you to invite me to come and stay with you while I was in England this summer.
D. You have been very kind to invite to come and stay with me while I was in England this summer.
39. Earth/flat/ believe/ most people/ medieval.
A. The Earth was flat was believed by most people in the medieval time.
B. That the Earth was flat was believed by most people in the medieval time.
C. The Earth flat was believed by most people in the medieval time.
D. That Earth was flat and believed by most people in the medieval.
40. There/ be/ chicken/ rice/ dinner/ last night.
A. There was a chicken and rice for dinner last night.
B. There were chicken and rice at the dinner last night.
C. There was chicken and rice for dinner last night.
D. There were chicken and a rice for dinner last night.
PRACTICE TEST 4
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. kind B. light C. ripe D. thin
2. A. girl B. garage C. google D. rage
Mark the letter A, B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate theword that differs from the other
three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
3. A. notice B. begin C. depart D. expand
4. A. impression B. conference C. September D. appointment
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
5. He looked around, picked a piece of grass, and careful tied it to a branch.
A. around B. a C. careful D. to
6. The house stood next the road not far from the hills.
A. house B. next C. from D. hills
7. “If thunder could dance,” he thought, “it will sound like this.”
A. If B. dance C. will D. like
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
8. If you don’t pay ____________ to what the teacher says in class, you will get your answers wrong.
A. enough B. thought C. attention D. hold
9. The school provides accommodation for students living ____________ campus.
A. in B. on C. at D. within
10. Hannah came ____________ a fantastic idea for the school trip.
A. down to B. down with C. over to D. up with
11. Passing an exam would give him a great ____________ of achievement.
A. sense B. level C. record D. emotion
12. I worked in Paris ____________ the war.
A. during B. between C. when D. among
13. There are two temples and ____________ of them are very old.
A. one B. all C. both D. each
14. The lift is not working now. It is out ____________ order.
A. in B. for C. to D. of
15. Although not ____________ brilliant, he excelled in most sports activities.
A. academic B. academics C. academically D. academy
16. The first ____________ of the farm was my great-grandfather, who built the house.
A. inhabit B. inhabitable C. inhabitation D. inhabitant
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete
each of the following exchanges.
17. “I really appreciate what you have done.” - “____________”
A. Of course. B. No matter what. C. No, thanks. D. You’re welcome.
18. “How long have you known him?” - “____________”
A. Since five years. B. For five years.
C. Ever since five years. D. Along five years.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
19. She can be sad for what she doesn’t have or grateful for what she has.
A. great B. meaningful C. pleasant D. thankful
20. Set a small goal and achieve it before moving on to the next one.
A. accomplish B. hold C. pass D. find
Mark the letter A, B, C or Don your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
21. It is considered improper to wear a short skirt to a formal occasion.
A. special B. festive C. casual D. serious
22. What time does the flight from London arrive?
A. depart B. happen C. approach D. end
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Agriculture is the world’s most important industry. It provides us with almost all our food. It also ( 23)
____________ materials for two other basic human needs - clothing and shelter. (24) ____________,
agriculture provides materials used in many industrial products, such as paints and medicines. About
half of the world’s workers are employed in agriculture - far more than in (25) ____________
industry.
Agriculture is one of the world’s oldest industries. It began about 10,000 years ago in the Middle East.
By that time, certain Middle Eastern tribes had discovered how to grow plants from seeds and how to
raise animals in captivity. Having mastered these skills, they could begin to practise agriculture. As
agriculture developed and farm (26) ____________ increased, fewer people were needed to produce
food. The nonfarmers could then develop arts, crafts, trades and other activities of civilized life.
Agriculture therefore not only greatly (27) ____________ the food supply but also made civilization
possible.
23. A. gives B. supplies C. brings D. takes
24. A. However B. Yet C. In addition D. Although
25. A. any other B. others C. some D. the other
26. A. land B. animals C. output D. houses
27. A. caused B. added C. provided D. influenced
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
In the last 50 years, the media influence has grown widely with the advance of technology. First was
the telegraph, then the newspaper, the radio, the television and now is the Internet. We live in a
society that depends on information and communication to keep moving.
What we need to be aware is that most of our decisions, beliefs and values are based on what we
know for a fact, our assumptions and our own experience. In our work we usually know what we have
to do based on our experience and professional knowledge. However, in our daily lives, we rely on the
media to get the facts and figures about what is important and what we should be up to date with.
As a result, we have to put our trust on the media as an authority to give US the needed information.
However, the influence of mass media on our life, work and society is so big that we should know how
it really works to select the right pieces of information.
28. According to the passage, what is the most recent type of mass media?
A. TV B. newspaper C. the Internet D. telegraph
29. In our work, what do we rely on in order to know what to do?
A. experience B. authority C. study D. technology
30. What can be used to replace “be aware” in the second paragraph?
A. have B. understand C. depend D. consider
31. Which of the following is closest in meaning to “trust” in the last paragraph?
A. value B. belief C. assumption D. experience
32. In order to have the right information, we need to _______________.
A. understand how the mass media works
B. make good decisions on the mass media
C. get the most current news and facts
D. use our experience and professional knowledge
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the original
sentence in each of the following questions.
33. I expected that he would get there by lunchtime.
A. He would get there by lunchtime as expecting.
B. It was my expectation that he got there by lunchtime.
C. That he would get there by lunchtime was his expectation.
D. It was expected that he gets there by lunchtime.
34. It is such a pity your sister can't come as well.
A. If only your sister could come as well.
B. I wish your sister can come as well.
C. But for your sister can come as well.
D. Your sister not coming as well is such a pity.
35. While I strongly disapproved of your behaviour, I will help you this time.
A. Despite of my strong disapproval of your behaviour, I will help you this time.
B. Although I strongly disapproved of your behaviour, but I will help you this time.
C. Because of your behaviour, I will help you this time.
D. Despite my strong disapproval of your behaviour, I will help you this time.
36. What Rachael does in her free time doesn't concern me.
A. What Rachael does in her free time is none of my work.
B. What Rachael does in her free time is not my concern.
C. I don’t know what Rachael does in her free time.
D. What Rachael does in her free time is not concerned by me.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is best written from the words/phrases
given.
37. You/know/who/live/ house/when/we/move?
A. Did you know who lived in the house when we move in?
B. Do you know who did live in the house when we moved to?
C. Did you know who lives in the house when we moved in?
D. Do you know who were living in the house when we moved in?
38. read/ advertisement/your company/ today 5 newspaper.
A. I like to read the advertisement of your company in today’s newspaper.
B. I have just read the advertisement of your company in today’s newspaper.
C. I have just read the advertisement of your company on today’s newspaper.
D. I have just read the advertisement of your company at today’s newspaper.
39. think/ meet/ requirements/ write/ apply/ the position/ English-speaking guide/.
A. I think I can meet your requirements so I am writing to apply for the position of an English-speaking
guide.
B. I think I can meet your requirements because I am writing to apply for the position of an English-
speaking guide.
C. I think I can meet your requirements so that I am writing to apply to the position of an English-
speaking guide.
D. I think I can meet your requirements although I am writing to apply for the position of an English-
speaking guide.
40. my background/ BA degree/ two years’ experience.
A. My background includes a BA degree and two years of experience.
B. My background including a BA degree and two years’ experience.
C. My background includes a BA degree and two years’ experience.
D. My background includes a BA degree with two years’ experience.
PRACTICE TEST 5
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. laid B. paid C. said D. stayed
2. A. coach B. toothache C. cheek D. cheque
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other
three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
3. A. consonant B. hamburger C. tomorrow D. cucumber
4. A. hotel B. colour C. picture D. tuna
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
5. Of the two lectures, the first is possibly the best, partly because the one who delivered it had such a
wonderful style.
A. the first B. the best C. who D. such a
6. John got his sister read his assignment, and then asked her to write the report for him because he
did not have enough time.
A. read B. to write C. for him D. enough time
7. A basic knowledge of social studies, such as history and geography, are considered a fundamental
part of every child’s education.
A. basic B. history C. are D. child’s
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
8. When you come tomorrow, why not ____________ your girl friend with you?
A. fetch B. take C. bring D. carry
9. You will see him when he ____________ here tomorrow.
A. will come B. has come C. come D. comes
10. I want to ____________ a table at the Mercury Hotel.
A. maintain B. reserve C. manage D. allow
11. It was impossible for her to tell the ____________, so she had to invent a story.
A. joke B. tale C. truth D. lie
12. They didn't agree ____________ John’s plan, did they?
A. with B. to C. for D. about
13. ____________ he was seen to be an aggressive politician, he was a quiet and loving family man at
home.
A. Although B. Despite C. In spite of D. Nevertheless
14. John lost the bicycle he bought last week and his parents were very angry with him because of his
carelessness.
A. beautiful Japanese blue new B. beautiful new blue Japanese
C. new beautiful blue Japanese D. Japanese beautiful new blue
15. Television advertisements are ____________ expensive and our budget isn’t very big.
A. rarely B. extremely C. costly D. hardly
16. The station is too ____________ away for us to walk.
A. long B. far C. short D. distant
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete
each of the following exchanges.
17. - “What happened to them last night? They look depressed!” – “____________”
A. Nothing went wrong. B. Everything good.
C. They received something. D. I don’t think anything happened.
18. - “Oh, no! I can’t find my dictionary!” – “____________”
A. Thank you for letting me know.
B. Don’t worry. It will be back very soon.
C. It is a nice surprise. You should be glad about it!
D. Chill out. Try to remember when you last used it.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
19. The man decided to devote himself full-time to social work.
A. bring B. help C. work D. dedicate
20. Although the child started to protest, her stubborn insistence again paid off.
A. was successful B. failed C. wore off D. went on
Mark the letter A, B, Cor Don your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
21. She called in my office this morning and we had a collective chat.
A. secret B. friendly C. personal D. public
22. He tried to start the car but he was unable to keep it running.
A. stop B. left C. ignite D. drive
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
There is possibly no one who has not heard of Walt Disney, one of the most famous cartoon
producers in the twentieth century, and (23) ____________ most people know hardly anything about
him. (24) ____________ he is considered one of the most successful men in history, he left school at
the age of sixteen and then studied arts for a short time. By the (25) ____________ years of this
century, he had already started producing some cartoons with his brother, who never (26)
____________ to become as famous as Walt Disney.
Perhaps his most well-known cartoon character is Mickey Mouse, first appeared in a 1928 film called
“Steamboat Willie”. One of the most (27) ____________ cartoons of all time is “Snow White and the
Seven Dwarfs”, which was the first full-length cartoon in the history of the cinema.
23. A. yet B. then C. already D. however
24. A. Despite B. In spite of C. Although D. Even
25. A. primary B. early C. beginning D. initial
26. A. achieved B. reached C. succeeded D. managed
27. A. common B. excited C. popular D. known
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
In many modem countries, people think of a family as a mother, a father and their children. But this is
not the only kind of the family group. In some parts of the world, a family group has many other
members. This kind of large family is called an “extended family” or a “joint family”.
The joint family includes all living relatives on either the mother’s or the father’s side of the family. It
is made up of grandparents, parents, brothers, sisters, uncles, aunts and cousins. They live together in
a large house or in huts built close together.
Early people probably lived in joint families. They had to be part of a large group in order to survive.
The members of the group helped each other hunt. They worked together to protect themselves from
dangerous animals and other enemies.
In developed countries, some people still live in joint families. The members of a joint family share
their earnings and property. If one member of the group becomes ill or has bad luck, the others help
the person. As in the past, the members of the joint family offer each other help and protection.
28. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Family types B. Living in joint families
C. Extended families D. Relatives in families
29. According to the passage, members of an extended family live ____________.
A. together B. separately
C. far from one another D. close to the city center
30. Which of the following is NOT true about early people?
A. They hunted in groups. B. They fought against wild animals.
C. They had enemies. D. They shared their earings.
31. There is a term that is defined in the passage. What is it?
A. family group B. extended family
C. large house D. bad luck
32. According to the passage, which is shared among joint-family members?
A. possessions B. earrings C. luck D. hope
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the original
sentence in each of the following questions.
33. Tim insisted on being told the complete story.
A. Nothing but the whole story may satisfy Tim.
B. Tim insisted that the complete story be told.
C. Tim demanded that he was told the complete story.
D. The complete story was insisted on being told.
34. The only thing that makes this work worthwhile is the money.
A. Money is the thing that makes this work worth to do.
B. Were it not for the money, this work wouldn’t be worthwhile.
C. If it were for the money, this work wouldn’t be worthwhile.
D. Were it for the money, this work wouldn’t have been worthwhile.
35. Jane's father will be returning soon.
A. Jane’s father will soon returning to her.
B. It is Jane’s father that is returning soon.
C. It won’t be long before Jane’s father returns.
D. It won’t be long before Jane’s father returns soon.
36. I have called this meeting in order to talk about school rules.
A. This meeting is called in order to talk about school rules.
B. My purpose in calling this meeting is to talk about school rules.
C. This meeting is in order to present the school rules to talk.
D. My purpose in this meeting is in order to talk about school rules.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is best written from the words/phrases
given.
37. your brother/like/ watch/football matches/ TV?
A. Does your brother likes watching football matches on TV?
B. Does your brother like watching football matches TV?
C. Does your brother like watching football matches on TV?
D. Does your brother like watch football matches on TV?
38. What/you/ use/ Internet/for?
A. What do you use the Internet for?
B. What do you use Internet to?
C. What do you do the Internet for?
D. What do you use the Internet?
39. we/ not fond/play/ computer/ games.
A. Are we not fond to playing computer games?
B. We are not fond of play computer games.
C. We are not fond playing computer games.
D. We are not fond of playing computer games.
40. purpose/ CV/highlight/your qualifications/get/ interview.
A. The purpose of a cv is highlight your qualifications and get you an interview.
B. The purpose of a cv is to highlight your qualifications and get you an interview.
C. The purpose of a cv is highlighting your qualifications and get you an interview.
D. The purpose of a cv is being highlight your qualifications and get you an interview.
PRACTICE TEST 6
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. imaginary B. multiply C. hobby D. happy
2. A. complained B. decayed C. existed D. controlled
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs front the other
three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
3. A. guidance B. diverse C. reserve D. survive
4. A. relative B. ancestor C. sacrifice D. decision
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
5. He has been hoped for a raise in salary for the last four months but it is still unsuccessful.
A. has been hoped B. raise C. the last D. still unsuccessful
6. The more he explained to her, a better understanding he had about computers.
A. The B. explained C. a better D. computers
7. The dog had a rope about his neck, and the rope was fastened to a pole.
A. had B. about C. rope D. fastened
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
8. She ran ___________ an interesting article about fashion while reading the newspaper.
A. away B. across C. out D. after
9. The professor was very interested in the ___________ of cultures around the world.
A. diversity B. diverse C. diversify D. diversifying
10. It’s a secret. You ___________ let anyone know about it.
A. may not B. needn’t C. mightn’t D. mustn’t
11. It's no use ___________ a language if you don’t try to use it.
A. learned B. learn C. to learn D. learning
12. There is ___________ in my bedroom.
A. a square wooden old table B. an old square wooden table
C. a square old wooden table D. an old wooden square table
13. ___________ the phone rang later that night did Tom remember the appointment.
A. Not until B. Only when C. Just before D. No sooner
14. He managed to keep his job ___________ the manager had threatened to sack him
A. therefore B. although C. despite D. unless
15. We are going to ___________.
A. have our house redecorate B. have our house redecorated
C. get our house be redecorated D. get our house to redecorate
16. Her mother, ___________ has been working for thirty years, is retiring next month.
A. whose B. whom C. that D. who
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete
each of the following exchanges.
17. - Mary: “Your parents must be proud of your achievements.” - Peter: “___________”
A. I am glad you like it. B. Sorry to hear that.
C. Thanks. It’s certainly encouraging. D. Of course.
18. - Maria: “I’m taking my end-of-term examination tomorrow.” - Sarah: “___________”
A. Good day! B. Good luck! C. Good time! D. Good chance!
Mark the letter A, B, Cor D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSES T in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
19. I didn’t go out this morning. I stayed home because of the morning rain.
A. thanks to B. due to C. in spite of D. in addition to
20. She is always patient when she deals with misbehaved students.
A. strict B. tolerant C. tactful D. firm
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
21. Due to an increase in population and the use of land for farming, there are toxic chemicals in the
atmosphere.
A. shortage B. lowness C. drop D. illness
22. Police are carrying out investigations to find the missing documents.
A. available B. absent C. expected D. lost
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Bodies are made to be active! They are not designed for sitting in front of television, computer or
reading magazines. Keeping fit doesn’t (23) ___________ that you have to be a super athlete to enjoy
it and even a (24) ___________ exercise can give you a lot of fun. When you are fit and healthy, you
will find you look better and feel better. You’ll (25) ___________ more energy and self-confidence.
Physical exercise is not only good (26) ___________ your body. People who take regular exercise are
usually happier, more relaxed and more alert (27) ___________ people who sit around all day. Try an
experiment - next time you’re in a bad mood, go for a walk or play a ball game, you will see doing
some exercise greatly lift up your mood.
23. A. mean B. make C. define D. signify
24. A. much B. little C. few D. no much
25. A. boost B. accelerate C. discover D. spend
26. A. with B. on C. across D. for
27. A. than B. that C. then D. as
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
Ever since human have inhabited the earth, they have made use of various forms of communication.
Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral speech. When there is
a language barrier, communication is accomplished through sign language in which motions stand for
letters, words, or ideas. Tourists in foreign countries, for example, the deaf, and the mute have had to
resort to this form of expression. Many of these symbols on the whole are very interesting and exact,
many can be used internationally; however, some can be confused for different requests or
expressions.
Body language transmits ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally. A
wink can indicate that person is only joking. A nod signifies approval while shaking the head indicates
a negative reaction.
Other forms of non-linguistic language can be found in Braille (a system of raised dots on paper read
with finger tips), signal flags, Morse Code and smoke signals. Road maps and picture signs also guide,
warn or instruct people. While verbalization is the most common form of language, there are other
systems and techniques which express human thoughts and feelings.
28. What is the main idea of this passage?
A. Alternative means of communication besides verbal communication.
B. The communication method specially used for the deaf and the mute.
C. The ineffectiveness of using other ways of communication.
D. The necessity of learning sign language to communicate with the deaf and the mute.
29. The phrase “resort to” in the first paragraph refers to ___________.
A. go to B. make use of C. find D. realize
30. The word “signifies” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to ___________.
A. transmits B. knows C. expresses D. instructs
31. Which of the following can be used by the mute to communicate?
A. Braille B. verbalization C. Morse Code D. body language
32. According to the passage, all of the following are true EXCEPT ______________.
A. there are many forms of communication in existence today
B. verbalization is the most common form of communication
C. the deaf and the mute can only use Braille
D. ideas and thoughts can be transmitted by body language
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the original
sentence in each of the following questions.
33. She has always had a good relationship with the children.
A. She has got a lot of friend children.
B. The children have had her as their friend.
C. She has always got away well with the children.
D. She has always got on well with the children.
34. Why don't we invite Marshalls to our barbecue on Sunday?
A. What about inviting Marshalls to our barbecue on Sunday?
B. I think to invite Marshalls to our barbecue on Sunday.
C. Will we invite Marshalls to our barbecue on Sunday?
D. Is Marshalls invited to our barbecue on Sunday?
35. It was overeating that caused his heart attack.
A. That his overeating caused a heart attack was a cause.
B. But his overeating, he wouldn't have a heart attack.
C. His overeating was the cause that led to his heart attack.
D. He had overeating, so he had a heart attack.
36. Alternative medicine is a complete mystery to some people.
A. Some people are a complete mystery to alternative medicine.
B. Alternative medicine is some people's complete mystery.
C. Some people are completely mysterious with alternative medicine.
D. Some people are completely mystified by alternative medicine.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is best written from the words/phrases
given.
37. promise/send/post card/as soon as/arrive.
A. He promised send me a post card as soon as he arrived.
B. He promised to send me a post card as soon as he arrived.
C. He promised me to send him a post card as soon as he arrived.
D. He promised to sending me a post card as soon as he arrived.
38. developing countries/ need/find/solutions/ agriculture problems.
A. Developing countries need to find solutions to agriculture problems soon.
B. Developing countries need finding solutions soon to agricultural problems.
C. Developing countries need find soon solutions for agriculture problems.
D. Developing countries soon need to finding solutions to agriculture problems.
39. practise/play/ tennis/ every day/ because/ want/famous/ one day.
A. She practise playing tennis one day because she wants to be famous everyday.
B. She practise playing tennis every day because she wants famous one day.
C. She practises play tennis every day because she wants becoming famous one day.
D. She practises playing tennis every day because she wants to be famous one day.
40. never/ stop/ try/get/ solution/problem.
A. Never stop trying until you get the right solution to the problem.
B. Never stop trying after you get the right solution of the problem.
C. Never stop to try until you get the right solution from the problem.
D. Never stop to try before you get the right solution on the problem.
PRACTICE TEST 7
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. mammal B. material C. saddle D. manage
2. A. wicked B. booked C. laughed D. glanced
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other
three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
3. A. image B. predict C. envy D. cover
4. A. contrary B graduate C. document D. attendance
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
5. My mother always made me to wash my hands before every meal.
A. made B. to wash C. before D. meal
6. Although his leg was broken however, he managed to get out of the car.
A. Although B. however C. to forget D. the
7. The information I got was such confusing that I didn’t know what to do.
A. The B. such C. that D. what to do
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
8. Please, open the window, _____________ you?
A. do B. will C. might D. can’t
9. He was in a dark, high-ceilinged chamber into _____________ only a little light filtered from a small
grimy window at the top.
A. which B. that C. there D. where
10. Terrified, Peter began without knowing where he _____________.
A. had gone B. went C. was going D. to go
11. It _____________ the day before yesterday.
A. snowed B. snows C. has snowed D. was snowed
12. ‘‘Where is the library?" - "It’s _____________ your right.”
A. in B. on C. at D. by
13. “How many products did you sell?” - “_____________ than we had expected.”
A. Less B. Lesser C. Few D. Fewer
14. It's not an easy task. However, please have him _____________ it.
A. do B. to do C. doing D. done
15. It’s often difficult for a young child _____________ clothes.
A. wearing B. to wear C. putting on D. put on
16. My sister went _____________ yesterday.
A. to shopping B. shopping C. to shop D. shopped
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete
each of the following exchanges.
17. - Customer: “Thank you.” - Sales person: “_____________”
A. You’re welcome. B. You’re gorgeous. C. You’re generous. D. You’re great.
18. “How long does it take you to go to school?” - “_____________”
A. An hour. B. One kilometre C. One year old. D. A month ago.
Mark the letter A, B, Cor Don your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
19. Your house is always so neat - how do you manage it?
A. dirty B. messy C. tidy D. organised
20. Young women are in the majority in the fashion industry.
A. opposition B. support C. minority D. superiority
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
21. She tried to look cold, but she was smiling instead.
A. calm B. heated C. interested D. mild
22. He was far from his own neighbourhood or anything that might have looked familiar.
A. friendly B. near C. well-known D. strange
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Jeans are very popular with (23) _____________ people all over the world. Some people say that
jeans are the “uniform” of youth. But they haven’t always been popular. The story of jeans started
(24) _____________ two hundred years ago. People in Genoa, Italy made pants so the cloth made in
Genoa (25) _____________ "jeanos”. Accordingly, the pants were called “jeans”.
In 1850, a salesman in California began selling pants made of canvas. His name was Levi Strauss.
Because they were so strong, “Levi’s pants” became (26) _____________ with gold miners, farmers
and cowboys. Six years later, Levi began making his pants with blue cotton cloth called denim. Soon
after, factory (27) _____________ in the US and Europe began wearing jeans. At the time, young
people actually didn’t wear them very much until later on.
23. A. rich B. old C. young D. poor
24. A. utmost B. closely C. hardly D. almost
25. A. called B. calls C. was calling D. was called
26. A. famous B. popular C. good D. wonderful
27. A. workers B. drivers C. cowboys D. fanners
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
The search for alternative sources of energy has led in various directions. Many communities are
burning garbage and other biological waste products to produce electricity. Converting waste
products to gases or oil is also an efficient way to dispose of wastes.
Experimental work is being done to derive synthetic fuels from coal, oil shale and coal tars. But to
date, that process has proven expensive. Other experiments are underway to harness power with
giant windmills. Geothermal power, heat from the earth, is also being tested.
Some experts expect utility companies to revive hydroelectric power derived from streams and rivers.
Fifty years ago, hydroelectric power provided one third of the electricity used in the US, but today it
supplies only 4 percent. The oceans are another potential source of energy. Scientists are studying
ways to convert the energy of ocean currents, tides, and waves to electricity. Experiments are also
underway to make use of temperature differences in ocean water to produce energy.
28. Which is the best title for this reading passage?
A. The Use of Water Products for Energy
B. The Search for Alternative Sources of Energy
C. Efficient Ways of Disposing of Wastes
D. New Discoveries in Geothermal Power
29. Fifty years ago one third of the electricity in the US was provided by ___________.
A. wind B. waste products C. water D. oil
30. In the second paragraph the phrase “synthetic fuels” could be best replaced by which of the
following?
A. biological fuels B. low burning fuels
C. fast burning fuels D. artificially made fuels
31. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an alternative source of energy?
A. burning of garbage B. geothermal power
C. synthetic fuels D. electricity
32. What does the word “it” in the third paragraph refer to _____________?
A. burning garbage B. geothermal power
C. hydroelectric power D. ocean energy
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the original
sentence in each of the following questions,
33. I've forgotten that commentator's name but he's very well-known.
A. The commentator's name that I've forgotten is very well-known.
B. The commentator whose name I've forgotten is very well-known.
C. The commentator that I've forgotten his name is very well-known.
D. The commentator that I've forgotten his name is very well-known.
34. We can say that leisure industry will be the money spinner of the future.
A. Leisure industry will be said to be the money spinner of the future.
B. It can be said that leisure industry will be making money spinner of the future.
C. It can say leisure industry will be the money spinner of the future.
D. The leisure industry can be said to be the money spinner of the future.
35. You should make an effort to get out and about more.
A. It's suggested that you need an effort to get out and about more.
B. You need an effort to get out and about more
C. An effort to get out and about more should be made.
D. It's high time you made an effort to get out and about more.
36. Happiness is elusive to the rich and the poor alike.
A. The rich and the poor are alike in happiness.
B. Whether you are rich or poor, happiness is elusive.
C. Whether you are rich or poor, it's elusive to happiness.
D. The rich and the poor all like in happiness.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is best written from the words/phrases
given.
37. Internet/ wonderful/invention/modern/life.
A. The Internet is wonderful invention modem life.
B. The Internet is a wonderful invention of modem life.
C. The Internet is a wonderful invention the modem life.
D. The Internet is a wonderful invention of life.
38. enjoy/ surf/ net / but / not have/ time/ it.
A. I enjoy surfing net but I don’t have much time it.
B. I enjoy surfing the net but I don’t have for it.
C. I enjoy surfing the net but I don’t have much time for it.
D. I enjoy surfing on the net and I don’t have much time.
39. try/stop/smoke/ many times/never/succeed.
A. He has fried to stop smoke many times but he never succeeded.
B. He has tried stop smoking many times but he never succeeds.
C. He has tried stop to smoke many times but he never succeeded.
D. He has tried to stop smoking many times but he has never succeeded.
40. prepare/ sporting event/ school/ many things/ do.
A. To prepare for the sporting event at our school, we have to do many things.
B. Prepare for the sporting event at our school, we have to do many things.
C. For the sporting event at our school to prepare, we have to do many things.
D. To be prepared for the sporting event at our school, we have many things.
PRACTICE TEST 8
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. ways B. stays C. says D. lays
2. A. books B. clubs C. hats D. stamps
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other
three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
3. A. industry B. performance C. importance D. provision
4. A. contain B. express C. carbon D. obey
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
5. If it rain, I will stay at home and watch TV.
A. rain B. will stay C. at home D. watch
6. When he came, we were having dinners.
A. When B. came C. were D. dinners
7. Can you tell me what you have done at 8 o’clock last night?
A. Can B. tell me C. have done D. o’clock
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
8. Do you _____________ my turning the television on now?
A. mind B. disapprove C. want D. object
9. She asked me _____________ speak Russian.
A. lean B. if I can C. I could D. if I could
10. You can’t speak Russian. _____________.
A. Either can I. B. Neither can’t I. C. Neither can I. D. I can’t neither.
11. It’s a long journey by train, it’s much _____________ by road.
A. quickly B. more quickly C. more quick D. quicker
12. I don’t like doing the _____________, especially cleaning the windows.
A. homework B. housework C. jobs D. occupation
13. Only _____________ research has been carried out in this field.
A. a little B. a few C. few D. not much
14. When the company has to close because of economic difficulties, he becomes _____________.
A. inconsiderable B. redundant C. deliberate D. unsatisfactory
15. Your car is very _____________. It hardly uses any petrol at all.
A. economical B. economic C. saving D. ecological
16. - “Those students will perform the annual school play.” - “Yes, it is _____________ next week.”
A. due B. scheduled C. time-tabled D. put on
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete
each of the following exchanges.
17. “Oh, hi Tommy!” - “_____________”
A. I’m a friend. B. Very well, thanks. C. Wait a minute. D. How do you do?
18. - “Would you like to stay here tonight?” the man asked. - “_____________. I’d be in the way.”
A. Yes, I’d love to. B. No, thank you. C. You’re welcome. D. Probably.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
19. The two necklaces were very alike.
A. similar B. equal C. double D. uniform
20. The memory of Nanny was still powerful and strong.
A. effective B. energetic C. authoritarian D. influential
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
21. The day of the party came near, and Madame Loisel seemed sad, uneasy, and anxious.
A. eased B. happy C. courageous D. insecure
22. It was important to remove the fear of failure and to be patient with new research.
A. missing B. loss C. happiness D. success
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Scientists used to believe that our 24-hour cycle of sleeping and waking was governed entirely by
external factors. The most notable of these, they thought, were the rising and (23) _____________ of
the sun. But they have now assured that there isa daily rhythm to a wide range of biological functions
- including temperature, digestion and mental activity.
The main function of this “body clock” is to anticipate and (24) _____________ for external changes
so that, for example, body temperature starts to rise (25) _____________ dawn, gearing us up for the
day, and begins to fall in the early evening, winding us down for sleep.
Some people’s body clocks keep poorer time than others, which can greatly disturb their lives and
even (26) _____________ their health. Insomnia, depression, fatigue, poor work performance and
even accidents can all be (27) _____________ or aggravated by inaccurate body clocks.
23. A. descending B. diving C. dipping D. setting
24. A. dispose B. scheme C. steady D. prepare
25. A. beside B. approximately C. around D. nearly
26. A. risk B. spoil C. injure D. threaten
27. A. put B. formed C. caused D. made
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, Cor D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
Telecommuting is some form of computer communication between employees’ homes and offices.
For employees whose jobs involve sitting at a terminal or word processor entering data or typing
reports, the location of the computer is of no consequence. If the machine can communicate over
telephone lines, when the work is completed, employees can dial the office computer and transmit
the material to their employers.
Clearly, change simply takes time. But in addition, there has been active resistance on the part of
many managers. These executives claim that supervising the telecommuters in a large work force
scattered across the country would be too difficult, or, at least, systems for managing them are not
yet developed, thereby complicating the manager’s responsibilities.
It is also true that employees who are given the option of telecommuting are reluctant to accept the
opportunity. Most people feel that they need regular interaction with a group, and many are
concerned that they will not have the same consideration for advancement if they are not more
visible in the office setting. Some people feel that even when a space in their homes is set aside as a
work area, they never really get away from the office.
28. With which of the following topics is the passage primarily concerned?
A. the advantages of telecommuting
B. a definition of telecommuting
C. an overview of telecommuting
D. the failure of telecommuting
29. The phrase “of no consequence” means _____________.
A. of no use B. of no good C. unimportant D. irrelevant
30. The author mentions all of the following as concerns of telecommuting, EXCEPT _____________.
A. the opportunities for advancement
B. the different system of supervision
C. the lack of interaction with a group
D. the work place is in the home
31. The reason why telecommuting has NOT become popular is that the employees _____________.
A. need regular interaction with their families
B. are worried about the promotion if they are not seen at the office
C. feel that a work area in their homes is away from the office
D. are ignorant of telecommuting
32. It can be inferred from the passage that the author is.
A. a telecommuter B. a manager C. a statistician D. a reporter
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the original
sentence in each of the following questions.
33. This school is inaccessible in winter.
A. It’s impossible to reach this school in winter.
B. It’s possible to reach this school in winter.
C. This school is impossible to run in winter.
D. In winter, it’s accessible to reach other schools.
34. It is my opinion that there is no advantage in further discussion.
A. I think we need further discussion of advantage.
B. I see no point in further discussion.
C. I think further discussion needs to be advantaged.
D. Further discussion is not to my advantage.
35. She wears high heels to look taller.
A. In order to look taller, she wears high heels.
B. So that to look taller, she wears high heels.
C. She wants high heels to make her taller.
D. She buys high heels to look taller.
36. "Why don't you get your hair cut, Jim?" said Adam.
A. Adam advised Jim to cut his hair.
B. Jim was suggested to have a haircut.
C. It was suggestable that Jim get Gavin’s hair cut.
D. Adam suggested that Jim should have his hair cut.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is best written from the words/phrases
given.
37. find/ interesting / old pubs/paved/passages / centre / city/.
A. You can find old interesting pubs and paved passages in the centre of the city.
B. You can find old pubs interesting and paved passages in the city centre.
C. You can find pubs old interesting and paved passages in the city centre.
D. You can find old pubs interestingly and paved passages in the centre of the city.
38. teachers/ students/participate/preparation/ enthusiatic.
A. All the teachers and students will participate on the preparation enthusiatically.
B. The teachers and students participate into the preparation enthusiatically.
C. The teachers and students will participate for the preparation enthusiatic.
D. All the teachers and students will participate in the preparation enthusiatically.
39. final/ try/ our best/prepare/ success/ event.
A. We will try our best finally to prepare for the success of the event.
B. Finally, we will try our best to prepare for the success of the event.
C. We will try our best to prepare finally for the success of the event.
D. Finally, we will try to prepare our best for the success of the event.
40. see/ industry/ estates/ attractive/ expensive/ suburbs/ Oxford.
A. You can see industrial estates and attractive expensive suburbs in Oxford.
B. You can see industry estates and attractive expensive suburbs in Oxford.
C. You can see industrious estates and attractive expensive suburbs in Oxford.
D. You can see estates industry and attractive expensive suburbs in Oxford.
PRACTICE TEST 9
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differ
from the other three in pronunciation of the following questions.
1. A. finished B. decided C. stopped D. watched
2. A. flat B. cake C. place D. state
3. A. chair B. children C. machine D. reach
Mark the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the question.
4. A. mother B. worker C. invite D. lazy
5. A. along B. thirteen C. enter D. hotel
6. A. arrival B. convention C. pollution D. animal
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
7. Playing _____________ football was one of his hobbies when he was a child
A. the B. an C. a D. 
8. If he _____________ to the stadium on time, he will meet the player he admires.
A. came B. will come C. would come D. comes
9. My aunt _____________ in the factory since she was 25 years old.
A. works B. has worked C. is working D. was working
10. The girl fell asleep during the lesson _____________ she was tired.
A. so B. but C. because D. therefore
11. Tomorrow the director will have a meeting _____________ 8:00 a.m to 10:00 a.m.
A. between B. from C. among D. in
12. She is watching the film _____________ I downloaded.
A. who B. which C. whom D. whose
13. The doctor _____________ me not to eat candy at night.
A. advised B. suggested C. insisted D. said
14. He laughed _____________ when he was watching his favorite cartoon program on TV.
A. happy B. happily C. happiness D. unhappy
15. He thought the visit to the gallery was _____________.
A. depressing B. depressed C. depress D. depression
16. Tet is a time for families to clean and _____________ their homes.
A. celebrate B. make C. decorate D. receive
17. This laptop is much more user-friendly, but it costs _____________ the other one.
A. as many as B. twice as many C. so much as D. twice as much as
18. More open discussions _____________ online to help US reach a good decision.
A. conducts B. will conduct C. conducted D. will be conducted
19. A _____________ is a solid figure or object, made by carving or shaping wood, stone, clay, etc.
A. painting B. sculpture C. picture D. medal
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete
each of the following exchanges.
20. Khanh and Lan are talking about their new teacher.
- Khanh: “_____________?” - Lan: "He’s tall and thin with blue eyes."
A. What does our new teacher look like B. Who does our new teacher look like
C. How is our new teacher doing D. What does our new teacher like
21. Susan shared with her friend about losing her purse.
- Susan: “I have lost my purse” - Her friend: “_____________”
A. That’s nothing B. Oh, be careful C. It’s careless D. Oh, what a pity
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is CLOSEST in meaning
to the underlined and bold part in each of the following questions.
22. She was brought up in a well-off family. She can’t understand the problems we are facing.
A. kind B. broke C. poor D. wealthy
23. Hue is the ideal place to enjoy life; it’s a beautiful and hospitable city with its famous cultural
heritage.
A. natural B. noticeable C. affectionate D. friendly
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate in the word(s) that is OPPOSITE in
meaning the underlined part in each of the following questions.
24. In Malaysia, the national language is Bahasa Malaysia (Malay), and English is a compulsory second
language.
A. required B. optional C. widespread D. necessary
25. The Town Council decided to pull down the building as it was unsafe.
A. look after B. make up C. put up D. leave behind
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
PRESCHOOL
Preschool offers many benefits. It can be a great place for kids to interact with peers and learn
valuable life lessons such as how to share, take turns, and follow rules. It also can (26) _____________
them academically for kindergarten and beyond.
But going to preschool does come with some emotions, for both the parent and the child. For a child,
entering a new preschool environment (27) _____________ with unfamiliar teachers and kids can
cause both anxiety and excitement. Parents might have mixed emotions about (28) _____________
their child is ready for preschool.
When you enter the classroom (29) _____________ the first day, calmly reintroduce the teacher to
your child, then step back to allow the teacher to begin (30) _____________ a relationship with your
child. Your endorsement of the teacher will show your child that he or she will be happy and safe in
the teacher's care.
If your child clings to you or refuses to participate in the class, don't get upset - this may only upset
your child more. Always say a loving goodbye to your child, but once you do, leave (31)
_____________. Don't sneak out. As tempting as it may be, leaving without saying goodbye can make
kids feel abandoned. A long farewell, on the other hand, might only reinforce a child's sense that
preschool is a bad place.
A consistent and (32) _____________ farewell routine can make leaving easier. Some parents wave
from outside the classroom window or make a funny goodbye face, while others have a special
handshake before parting. Transitional objects - a family picture, a special doll, or a favorite blanket -
can also help comfort a child. Also, (33)in mind that most kids do well after their parents leave.
(Source: http://kidshealth.org)
26. A. work B. prepare C. do D. make
27. A. is filled B. filled C. fills D. to fill
28. A. how B. which C. why D. whether
29. A. on B. at C. in D. during
30. A. forming B. creating C. having D. showing
31. A. slowly B. suddenly C. leisurely D. promptly
32. A. predict B. predictable C. predictably D. prediction
33. A. think B. keep C. be D. make
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
The play now on at the New Theatre as part of the Easter Arts Festival is not among the best plays for
which the director, Amy Fielding, has been responsible.
The action takes place in the home of Professor Spear. One night his landlady comes to the house for
a chat after inviting her in, the professor hears a sound and, thinking it is a burglar comes to rob the
house, fires his gun. My mistake, the wrong person is short and the thief gets away.
The scenes of the second act is a law court, in which everyone waits to find out in the professor is
guilty of murder. I did not care for the acting in some cases. Norman Jones is normally seen in comedy
and is not satisfactory as the professor. He does not look like a wise old man. Also, Simon, as the
servant, shouted at the top of his voice all through the play. The hit of the evening, however, was
James Smith as the judge.
On the whole, the play appeared to me to be a little out of date. I can think of many other plays which
would have been more suitable for a group of clever young actors to perform. The play continues
until the end of the month.
34. What is the main idea if the passage?
A. criticism of the play of Amy Fielding.
B. introduce the content of the play of Amy Fielding.
C. explain the context of the play of Amy Fielding.
D. review about the play of Amy Fielding.
35. What does the phrase "it" in paragraph 2 refer to _____________?
A. the professor B. the play C. landlady D. a sound
36. The word "wise" most nearly means _____________?
A. intelligent B. weak C. rick D. gentle
37. The writer’s opinion about the play was that _____________.
A. there were not enough actors for the parts
B. The actors would have performed better in a modern play
C. The play was being performed at the wrong time of the year
D. The play was a comedy, but the comedy did not find it amusing.
38. The writer thought the actor who played the professor was unsatisfactory because
_____________.
A. he made the audience laugh too much
B. he was not clever enough to play the part
C. he had the wrong kind of moustache
D. he did not look like a professor
Mark the letter A, B, Cor D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in
meaning to each of the following questions.
39. People believed that Anna failed the test because of her laziness.
A. Anna was believed to have failed the test on account of her laziness.
B. Anna is believed to have failed the test owing to her laziness.
C. It is believed that Anna failed test because of her laziness.
D. It was believed that Anna fails the test due to laziness.
40. The question was so difficult that the students couldn't answer it.
A. The question was too difficult for the students to answer.
B. The question wasn't simple enough for the students to answer it
C. It was such difficult question that the students couldn’t answer.
D. It was so difficult question that the students couldn't answer.
41. Although the weather was good we stayed indoor.
A. Even though the good, we stayed indoors
B. In spite of the weather was good weather.
C. We stayed indoor despite the good weather.
D. We stayed indoor but the weather was good.
42. I don’t have time to look after my flower garden.
A. If 1 have time, I will look after my flower garden.
B. I wish I had more time to look after my flower garden.
C. If only I would have time to look after my flower garden.
D. I wish 1 would have time to look after my flower garden.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines pair
of sentences in the following questions.
43. Everyone was watching the little dog. They were greatly amused at it.
A. The little dog was greatly amused by the way everyone was watching it.
B. Everyone was greatly amused at the little dog they were watching.
C. Everyone felt great and amused when the little dog was watching them.
D. The little dog was watching everyone with great amusement.
44. I lent him some money. I wanted him to continue his study at college.
A. I lent him some money so as he will continue his study at college.
B. I lent him some money so that to continue his study at college.
C. I lent him some money for him continue his study at college.
D. I lent him some money in order that he could continue his study at college.
45. I don't have the key. I cannot get into the house.
A. Although I don’t have the key, I can get into the house.
B. If I had the key, I can get into the house.
C. If I had the key, I could get into the house.
D. I don't have the key, but I can’t get into the house.
46. We have been Chinese very carefully, I also tried to speak clearly.
A. Not only did I try to speak Chinese very carefully, I also tried to speak clearly.
B. I tried not only to speak Chinese very carefully but also speak clearly.
C. I tried to speak Chinese not only very carefully but also clearly.
D. I tried to speak Chinese very carefully and also clearly.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
47. Would you mind to tell me how to learn English effectively?
A. to tell B. would C. to learn D. effectively
48. It was expected that he will arrive in Paris one hour after the President’s arrival.
A. will B. expected C. in D. after
49. The old woman wanted to buy the most expensive birthday cake, but realized that she had only a
few moneys.
A. the old woman B. most expensive C. realized D. a few
50. He has lived in Da Nang since 1998, but he hasn’t lived there longer as we have
A. has lived B. since C. but D. as
PRACTICE TEST 10
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differ
from the other three in pronunciation of the following questions.
1. A. grade B. crack C. tasty D. safe
2. A. needed B. poured C. claimed D. pulled
3. A. German B. grandson C. garbage D. garden
Mark the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or Don your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the question.
4. A. visit B. manage C. suggest D. listen
5. A. release B. shortage C. complete D. increase
6. A. arrive B. harrow C. repair D. announce
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
7. Donald gets up at six every morning. Then he _____________ to his office at seven thirty.
A. goes B. went C. is going D. has gone
8. Production methods in the village are normally _____________ from ancestors to the younger
generations.
A. passed away B. passed down C. passed up D. passed out
9. If I _____________ harder at school, I would have a better job now.
A. work B. worked C. had worked D. is working
10. Don’t forget _____________ your identity card with you to the interview.
A. taking B. to take C. took D. take
11. Teenagers are now _____________ at information technology than the previous generations.
A. more better B. as good C. better D. the best
12. Your teacher often writes poems and stories for Hoa Hoc Tro Newspaper, _____________?
A. isn’t she B. doesn't she C. did she D. does she
13. Solar panels are installed on the roof of a house to receive the _____________ from the sun.
A. energize B. energetic C. energetically D energy
14. Nowadays, TV viewers _____________ watch a variety of programmers on different channels.
A. would B. must C. have to D. can
15. Could you please turn _____________ the radio a little bit, Dad? I am doing my homework.”
A. off B. on C. up D. down
16. He wishes he _____________ enough money to buy a new car.
A. would have B. had C. have had D. have
17. On _____________ night of 14 April 1912, during its voyage, Titanic hit iceberg, and sank two
hours and forty minutes later.
A.  - the - the B. the- the- an C. a -  - the D. a - a – the
18. With this research he hoped to track solar constant in order to make weather _____________
prediction.
A. pattern B. style C. type D. mode
19. Tornadoes are funnel-shaped storms which can _____________ up anything that is in their path.
A. suck B. take C. look D. give
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete
each of the following exchanges.
20. The classmates are planning to take a field trip.
The monitor: "Why don't we visit Hue Citadel this weekend?"
Jean: "_____________. We can learn about Vietnamese history."
A. No, thanks B. No, let's do that C. Ok, I don’t like D. That’s a good idea
21. Joe and Mary are in the art class.
Joe: "Wow! What a beautiful picture you have painted!" - Mary: “_____________”
A. I don't like painting B. Thanks. It’s nice of you to say so
C. No. It’s ugly D. Yes. It’s very expensive
Mark the letter A, B, Cor D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is CLOSEST in meaning
to the underlined and bold part in each of the following questions.
22. Smoking has been banned in public places in some countries.
A. limited B. restricted C. given way D. made illegal
23. I’m surprised that you like playing with dolls at your age.
A. amazed B. annoyed C. excited D. interested
Mark the letter A, B, Cor D on your answer sheet to indicate in the word(s) that is OPPOSITE in
meaning the underlined part in each of the following questions.
24. My sister doesn’t like conventional dressing. She prefers something modern and shocking.
A. contemporary B. traditional C. old D. social
25. Please decrease the volume. I’m doing my homework.
A. turn up B. turn down C. turn on D. turn off
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
HOME LIFE
Parents today want their kids spending time on things that can bring them success, but ( 26)
_____________, we’ve stopped doing one thing that’s actually been a proven predictor of success-
and that’s household chores,” says Richard Rende, a (27) _____________ psychologist in Paradise
Valley, Ariz, and co-author of forthcoming book "Raising Can-Do Kids.” Decades of studies show the
benefits of chores-academically, emotionally and even professionally. Giving children household
chores at an early age (28) _____________ to build a lasting sense of mastery, responsibility and self-
reliance, according to research by Marty Rossmann, professor emeritus (29) _____________ the
University of Minnesota. In 2002, Dr. Rossmann analyzed data from a longitudinal study (30)
_____________ followed 84 children across four periods in their lives-in preschool, around ages 10
and 15, and in their mid-20s. She found that young adults (31) _____________ began chores at ages 3
and 4 were more likely to have good relationships with family and friends, to achieve academic and
early career success and to be self-sufficient, as (32) _____________ with those who didn't have
chores or who started them as teens. Chores also teach children how to be empathetic (33)
_____________ responsive to others' needs, notes psychologist Richard Weissbourd of the Harvard
Graduate School of Education.
(Source: http://www.wsj.com/articles/why-children-need-chores)
26. A. ironically B. especially C. brutally D. bitterly
27. A. develop B. developing C. developed D. development
28. A. help B. helps C. helped D. has helped
29. A. at B. in C. on D. after
30. A. what B. that C. whom D. when
31. A. which B. who C. that D. where
32. A. compared B. compare C. comparing D. to compare
33. A. and B. but C. so D. beside
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
ADIDAS CREATES TRAINERS MADE OUT OF OCEAN WASTE
IN AN EFFORT TO REDUCE PLASTIC IN WATERS AROUND WORLD
German sportswear brand Adidas is helping to clean up the earth’s oceans by using the waste floating
around the world to make shoes. The sportswear company has teamed up with Parley for the Oceans,
an environmental group that raises awareness of pollution in the ocean, to produce pairs of trainers
made from recycled ocean waste. Only 7,000 pairs of the Ultra BOOST Uncaged Parley were made in
2016, but the company says it plans to make one million pairs of shoes using Parley Ocean Plastic in
2017. "Nobody can save the oceans alone. Each of us can play a role in the solution. We are extremely
proud that Adidas is joining US in this mission to show that it is possible to turn ocean plastic into
something cool,” said Cyrill Gutsch, the founder of Parley for the Oceans.
Priced at €200, the shoes contain 11 plastic bottles. The upper part of the shoe is made from recycled
polyester and waste plastic taken from the waters around the Maldives, and most of the rest of the
trainer was made from recycled material.
Plastic in the world's oceans has become an increasing problem in recent years. A report in January
said oceans would contain more plastics than fish by 2050 unless the world stopped rubbish leaking
into the seas. According to UNESCO, in 2006, there were 30,000 pieces of floating plastic for every
square kilometer of ocean. Plastic kills over a million seabirds and 100,000 marine animals every year.
34. How many pairs of trainers that use Parley Ocean will be made this year?
A. 7,000 B. 30,000 C. 100,000 D. 1,000,000
35. What is the Ultra BOOST Uncaged Parley made from?
A. Adidas and Parley for the Oceans B. Recycled material and waste plastic
C. The waters around the Maldives D. Floating seabird and marine animals
36. According to Cyrill Gutsch, it is possible to turn ocean plastic into _____________.
A. Something wet B. Something cold C. Something calm D. Something great
37. Where is floating plastic found?
A. On the surface of the water B. In Ultra BOOST Uncaged
C. At the bottom of the ocean D. Only in Maldives's waters
38. Why are the trainers made from floating ocean rubbish?
A. To raise pollution in the waters B. To decrease plastic in the ocean
C. To recycle rubbish in Maldives D. To make something cool to sell
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.
39. People expect that the report will suggest some major reforms.
A. It is expecting that the report will suggest some major reforms.
B. It is expected that some major reforms will be suggested by the report.
C. It is expecting that some major reforms will be suggested by the report.
D. It is expected that the report will be suggested by some major reforms.
40. If you practice harder, you will have better results.
A. The harder you practice, the better results you will have.
B. The hardest you practice, the most results you will have.
C. The harder you practice, the best results you will have.
D. The more hardly you practice, the better results you will have.
41. No matter how hard Fred tried to lose weight, he did not succeed.
A. However hard Fred tried, he could not lose weight.
B. It was hard for Fred to lose weight because he never succeeded
C. It did not matter whether Fred could lose weight.
D. Fred tried very hard to lose weight and succeeded.
42. "I am leaving the city tomorrow.” Bill said
A. Bill said that he is leaving the city the next day.
B. Bill said he was leaving the city the following day.
C. Bill said he is leaving the city the following day.
D. Bill said that I am leaving the city next day.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines pair
of sentences in the following questions.
43. My brother bought the shoes for $250. They went missing after three days.
A. My brother the shoes that went missing after three days.
B. The shoes that my brother bought for $250 went missing after three days.
C. The shoes, which my brother had bought for $250, went missing after three days.
D. The shoes of my brother that went missing after three days were bought for $250
44. She is very lazy. That makes her parents worried.
A. That she is very lazy makes her parents worried.
B. Being very lazy makes her parents worried.
C. The fact she is very lazy makes her parents worried.
D. She is very lazy which makes her parents worried.
45. They arrived late. They didn’t have good seats.
A. Unless they arrived earlier, they wouldn’t have good seats.
B. However late they arrived, they had very good seats
C. The late arrivers still had good seats.
D. Had they arrived earlier, they might have got good seats.
46. My father is very busy at work. However, he takes good care of his children.
A. Although my father is very busy at work, but he takes good care of his children.
B. In spite of busying at work my father takes good care of his children.
C. My father takes good care of his children but he is very busy at work.
D. Despite being busy at work, my father takes good care of his children.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
47. My neighbors enjoy to take part in outdoor activities with their families.
A. to take B. in C. activities D. their
48. I wish all the children in the world don't have to live in poverty any more.
A. the B. don’t have so C. all the children D. in
49. I am confident that life in the country has improved significant in the last five years.
A. confident B. country C. significant D. the last
50. He asked his lawyer for a few advice
A. asked B. his C. for D. a few
PRACTICE TEST 11
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differ
from the other three in pronunciation of the following questions.
1. A. missed B. canned C. cracked D. dripped
2. A. treasure B. weather C. earthquake D. healthy
3. A. museum B. disappear C. design D. visit
Mark the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
4. A. invent B. reduce C. pollute D. surface
5. A. prohibit B. compliment C. minimize D. innovate
6. A. tropical B. collection C. polluted D. computer
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
7. At this time last year, Mr. and Mrs. Smith's son ____________ for WHO.
A. have worked B. has worked C. was working D. were working
8. I think you should buy a Moto 360 smartwatch, ____________ is the prettiest watch at present.
A. who B. that C. which D. whose
9. You have free time, ____________?
A. have you B. haven't you C. do you D. don't you
10. Should you be late, the train ____________.
A. won't wait B. don't wait C. didn’t wait D. not wait
11. Taylor Swift was born ____________ December 13,1989.
A. on B. in C. at D. since
12. They all wish the Second World War ____________.
A. didn’t happen B. hadn't happened C. wouldn't happen D. shouldn’t happen
13. She was walking home when the wind ____________ her hat off.
A. blows B. blew C. was blown D. has blow
14. Of the two girls, Helen and Alice, Helen is the ____________.
A. funny B. funnier C. most funny D. funniest
15. He has ____________ given up playing online games.
A. success B. succeeded C. successful D. successfully
16. My sister can play the ____________ very well.
A. yoga B. tennis C. judo D. violin
17. Robots are used ____________ dangerous jobs in places where people cannot safely work.
A. do B. to do C. doing D. to doing
18. She was wearing ____________ dress.
A. a unique white wedding striped silk. B. an unique white silk striped wedding.
C. a unique white striped silk wedding. D. an unique white wedding silk striped.
19. ____________ they study hard; they won't pass the exam.
A. If B. Despite C. Unless D. Because
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete
each of the following exchanges.
20. Mary and Jane are talking at the school gate.
Mary: "Thanks for giving me a lift to school today" - Jane: "____________. I was heading this way
anyhow.”
A. I’d love to B. You don't need to C. No worries D. Yes, thanks
21. John and Ben are in the garage.
John: "Can you help me to carry this box?" - Ben: "____________.”
A. No, thanks B. I think so C. Yes, I'd love to D. Yes, certainly
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is CLOSEST in meaning
to the underlined and bold part in each of the following questions.
22. Some scientists have predicted that healthy adults and children may one day take drugs to
improve their intelligence.
A. believed B. thought C. forecasted D. imagined
23. Tornadoes mostly happen during very strong thunderstorms and cause a lot of damage to
anything they touch.
A. never B. seldom C. usually D. always
Mark the letter A, B, Cor D on your answer sheet to indicate in the word(s) that is OPPOSITE in
meaning the underlined part in each of the following questions.
24. Komodo dragons are huge reptiles can grow to three meters long and weigh 160 kilos.
A. little B. violin C. impressive D. complicated
25. She had a cozy little house in New York.
A. snug B. warm C. uncomfortable D. dirty
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Many students learn English grammar very well (26) ____________ cannot actually have a
conversation with native speaker. Here are (27) ____________ tips improving English speaking skills.
First of all, it is important to find native speaker to (28) ____________ with. Recording is also a
great way to get the maximum from a conversation with a native speaker. When you listen again you
can notice (29) ____________ you need to improve.
Another way is to watch movies or TV in English, with subtitles if you need them, and watch the
same programs over and over. (30) ____________ people find that they understand more each time.
Listening to music in English and singing (31) ____________ can also help you a lot.
Reading out loud or (32) ____________ to yourself is also a great way to practice speaking when
there are no conversation partners available. Practicing alone is a low- pressure way to practice since
(33) ____________ will hear your mistakes.
26. A. when B. but C. or D. so
27. A. little B. a little C. few D. a few
28. A. practice B. practical C. practically D. practicality
29. A. how B. what C. which D. that
30. A. Most the B. The most C. Most D. Almost
31. A. after B. along C. behind D. beside
32. A. to take B. taking C. take D. takes
33. A. anybody B. somebody C. everybody D. nobody
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
The start of every New Year is when we make plans to change out life for better over the forthcoming
twelve months. Psychiatry professor Jayashri Kulkami says, "January 1 st is a 'magical' date and a vow
made on this day is much more powerful than one made on June 1 st, for example. "So we make a list
of things to quit, start or change. Unfortunately, most of these promises are, more often than not
broken by January 31st. They are usually the identical resolutions that were not fulfilled from the
previous year, and the years prior to that.
Researchers show 45 percent of us make New Year's resolution. The most common vows include
losing weight. Volunteering to help others, quitting smoking, saving money, and getting fit. Other
including eating healthier food, drinking less alcohol, and going on overseas trip. However,
researchers also show that the most of us are not so good at sticking to these. A study from the
University of Scranton reveals that 71 percent of us stick to our annual promises for the first two
weeks; six months later, less than 50 percent are still on track to keep their resolution. Most people
who give ups on their resolution do so because of a lack of willpower and the use of the 'escape
clause’ that they will 'try again next year’.
(Source: http://www.huffpost.com)
34. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. People make a list of things to change on New Year’s Eve.
B. People have the willpower to change their life for the better.
C. People give up on their resolutions due to the lack of time.
D. People break their New Year’s resolutions years after years.
35. What does the word "resolutions" in paragraph 1 mean?"
A. promises B. secrets C. lists D. activities
36. What does the word "these" in paragraph 2 refer to?
A. trips B. researchers C. vows D. people
37. According to paragraph 2, how many of us make a New Year's resolution?
A. Only a few of us B. About half of us C. Most of us D. All of us
38. According to paragraph 2, which of the following is NOT a popular vow?
A. Braking bad habits B. Becoming healthier
C. Keeping a resolution D. Traveling abroad
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.
39. "If I were you, I would break up with John” I said to Lana
A. I advised Lana to break up with John.
B. I said Lana to break up with John
C. I asked Lana why she doesn’t break up with John
D. I asked Lana why didn’t she break up with John.
40. Your apartment is more modern than mine.
A. My apartment is more modern as your apartment.
B. My apartment isn't as modern as yours apartment.
C. My apartment isn’t as modern as yours.
D. My apartment is as modern as yours.
41. Jack said to me "let's play football”
A. Jack suggested playing football.
B. Jack told me to let play football.
C. Jack suggested to play football.
D. Jack asked me playing football.
42. My father gave a computer to me.
A. My father was given a computer by me
B. A computer was given to me by my father.
C. A computer was given my father by me.
D. A computer was given to my father by me.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines pair
of sentences in the following questions.
43. The woman has just come back from London. She is our manager.
A. The woman whom is our manager has just come back from London.
B. The woman that is our manager has just come back from London.
C. The woman which is our manager has just come back from London.
D. The woman who is our manager has just come back from London.
44. We are lost. We don’t have a map with us today.
A. I wish we bring a map with us today.
B. I wish we brought a map with us today.
C. I wish we had brought a map with us today.
D. I wish we will bright a map with us today.
45. She was able to finish her novel. It was because her husband helped her.
A. If it weren't for her husband's help, she couldn’t have finished her novel.
B. If only she had been able to finish her novel.
C. Without her husband's help, she couldn't have finished her novel.
D. But for her husband's help, she couldn't finish her novel.
46. The coffee was not strong. It didn't keep us awake.
A. The coffee was very strong, but it couldn't keep us awake.
B. The coffee was not strong enough to keep us awake.
C. The coffee was not good enough for us to keep awake.
D. We were kept awake although the coffee was not strong.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following question.
47. Hellen has worn her new blue dress only once since she buys it.
A. worn B. new blue C. only once D. buys
48. The students seemed very nervously before the final exam.
A. The students B. very C. nervously D. before
49. I wish all the children in the world don't have to live in poverty any more.
A. all the children B. the C. don't have to D. the
50. She should to read more books if she wants to improve your English vocabulary.
A. to improve B. to read C. vocabulary D. if
PRACTICE TEST 12
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differ
from the other three in pronunciation of the following questions.
1. A. imagined B. considered C. modernized D. developed
2. A. subjects B. designs C. standards D. labels
3. A. treasure B. feature C. leather D. weather
Mark the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
4. A. terrific B. effective C. marvelous D. impressive
5. A. persuade B. install C. occur D. capture
6. A. designer B. mechanic C. engineer D. musician
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
7. Thank you very much for your present. The chocolate tastes so ____________.
A. lovely B. greatly C. sweetly D. deliciously
8. Everybody was here yesterday, ____________?
A. wasn't anybody B. wasn't nobody C. weren't they D. weren’t he and she
9. Children need lots of ____________ from their parents.
A. encourage B. encouragement C. courageous D. discourage
10. Of the two children, Nam and Bao, Nam is the ____________.
A. funny B. funnier C. funniest D. more funny
11. Maldives, ____________ consists of eight principal islands, is a favorite vacation spot.
A. where B. that C. which D. it
12. I wish my husband ____________ me with the housework but he is so busy with his work.
A. can help B. can't help C. could help D. couldn't help
13. My friends practices very hard; ____________, they won the championship.
A. since B. although C. however D. therefore
14. The Japanese school year normally begins ____________ April and ends the following March.
A. in B. on C. between D. from
15. You cannot make people if they don't want to ____________.
A. stay B. staying C. to stay D. to staying
16. Professor Kate, to whom he apologized ____________ not paying attention in class, is my teacher.
A. to B. for C. about D. with
17. The key ____________ a volleyball match is lots of practice and confidence.
A. winning B. to be won C. to winning D. to being won
18. Different ways ____________ many kinds of cheeses and the cheese is then pressed into different
shapes.
A. are used to producing B. used to be produced
C. are used to produce D. used to produce
19. He asked me where I ____________ that car.
A. buy B. bought C. will buy D. can buy
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete
each of the following exchanges.
20. Khanh and Tam are talking about the result of their final exams.
Khanh: “I've passed my final exams." - Tam: "____________ "
A. That's a good idea. B. It's nice of you to say so.
C. Congratulation! D. Good luck!
21. Customer: "Can I try this dress on?" - Salesgirl: "____________?"
A. Yes, it costs one hundred and fifty dollars.
B. No, the shop is closed in half an hour.
C. Sorry, only cash is accepted here.
D. Sure, the changing rooms are over there.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is CLOSEST in meaning
to the underlined and bold part in each of the following questions.
22. As a government official, Benjamin Franklin often traveled abroad.
A. widely B. secretly C. alone D. overseas
23. The scientists worked very hard and they finally achieved some marvelous results with this drug.
A. disappointed B. compulsory C. wonderful D. convenient
Mark the letter A, B, C or Don your answer sheet to indicate in the word(s) that is OPPOSITE in
meaning the underlined part in each of the following questions.
24. The relationship is very complicated. He's my mother’s cousin's daughter's son.
A. simple B. peaceful C. ancient D. trusty
25. Heavy rain makes driving on the road very difficult.
A. easy B. free C. interesting D. simple
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
The History of Bags and Purses
Bags and purses came in a variety of designs for (26) ____________ of purposes. The
introduction of pockets towards the end of the 16 th century meant that the men's bags slowly
disappeared. From then on, bags belonged almost only to (27) ____________.
(28) ____________ the 20th century, more and more women went out to work and became more
mobile. This resulted in all sorts of bags for (29) ____________ purposes such as leather document
cases for going to the office, practical leather and plastic daytime bags for walking and (30)
____________ elegant, sparkling bags for evening use.
Branding became more and more important during the 20 th century. Famous designers include
Hermes, Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Prada. For (31) ____________ designers such as Chanel, Dior, Yves
Saint Laurent, Versace, Donna Karan and Dolce &Gabbana, the handbag has become an important
(32) ____________. In contrast with the past centuries, the (33) ____________ has now developed
into a fashion accessory and it changes with every season.
(Source: http://tassenmuseum.nl/en/knowledge-center/history-of-bữg-and-purses)
26. A. the number of B. a few C. a little D. a number
27. A. children B. men C. women D. animals
28. A. In B. At C. Between D. Under
29. A. differ B. different C. differently D. difference
30. A. visit B. to vising C. to visit D. visiting
31. A. fashion B. architect C. industry D. transportation
32. A. clothing B. accessory C. cosmetic D. costume
33. A. suitcase B. pocket C. luggage D. handbag
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
The La Tomatina is a festival held on a Wednesday towards the end of August in the town of Bufiol in
the Valencia region in Spain. The weeklong festival includes music, parades, dancing, and fireworks.
About 30,000 people come to the tomato fight, while Bufiol’s population is only 9,000. There are not
many accommodations for people who come to La Tomatina, so many participants stay in Valencia
and travel by bus or train to Bufiol, about 38 km outside the city.
Many trucks transport tomatoes into the center of the town, Plaza del Pueblo. The tomatoes come
from Extremadura, where they are less expensive. The signal for the beginning of the fight is firing of
the cannon, and the chaos begins. Once it begins, the battle is generally every man for himself. People
who partake in this event are strongly encouraged to wear protective safety goggles and gloves. In
addition, they must squash the tomatoes before throwing for safety precautions. Another rule is that
no one is allowed to bring into this fight anything that may lead to a more serious clothing.
Somewhere between an hours and two hours, the fighting ends and the cannon is fired once more to
signal the end. At this point no more tomatoes can be thrown. The cleaning process involves the use
of fire trucks to spray down the streets, with water provided from a Roman waterway. People find
water to wash themselves, most likely at the Bufiol River.
(Source: http://www.latomatina.org)
34. According to paragraph 1, when is La Tomatina held this year?
A. Wednesday 27/6/2018 B. Wednesday 25/7/2018
C. Wednesday 29/8/2018 D. Wednesday 26/9/2018
35. According to paragraph 2, why do people stay in Valencia?
A. Because they can take a bus or train to Spain.
B. Because there are not enough hotels in Bufiol.
C. Because there is a weeklong festival in Spain.
D. Because they want to live 38 km from Bufiol
36. What does the word "transport" in the third paragraph mean?
A. save B. grow C. consume D. carry
37. What does the word "they" in the third paragraph refer to ____________?
A. trucks B. tomatoes C. chaos D. people
38. What happens right after the firing of the second cannon?
A. People begin squashing tomatoes. B. People start fighting against each other.
C. People stop throwing tomatoes. D. People finish cleaning the streets.
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.
39. Mr. Smith said: "I will travel to Hong Kong next week."
A. Mr. Smith said that I will travel to Hong Kong next week.
B. Mr. Smith said that he will travel to Hong Kong following week.
C. Mr. Smith said that I would travel to Hong Kong the next week.
D. Mr. Smith said that he would travel to Hong Kong the following week.
40. It's a pity that I don't have enough money to lend you now.
A. I wish I had had enough money to lend you now.
B. I wish I had enough money to lend you now.
C. If only I had had enough money to lend you now.
D. If only I would have enough money to lend you now.
41. Bill is such a careless driver that he has many traffic accidents.
A. If Bill drive carefully, he will not have many traffic accidents.
B. If Bill had driven carefully; he would have had many traffic accidents.
C. If Bill drive carefully, he will have many traffic accidents.
D. If Bill drove carefully; he would not have many traffic accidents.
42. Anna drives more carefully than Catherine does.
A. Catherine doesn't drive as carefully as Anna does.
B. Catherine drives as carefully as Anna does.
C. Anna is a less careful driver than Catherine.
D. Catherine is a more careful driver than Anna.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines pair
of sentences in the following questions.
43. My brother doesn't have enough money now. He wants to buy a house in Royal City.
A. If my brother has enough money now, he wants to buy a house in Royal City.
B. If my brother had enough money now, he will buy a house in Royal City.
C. If my brother has enough money now, he will buy a house in Royal City.
D. If my brother had enough money now, he would buy a house in Royal City.
44. Jane worked had. She passed the final exam.
A. Jane worked hard, but she didn’t pass the final exam.
B. Because Jane worked hard, she passed the final exam.
C. Jane worked hard, because she passed the final exam.
D. Although Jane work hard, she didn't pass the final exam.
45. I have a close friend. He is a CEO in Ho Chi Minh city.
A. I have a close friend which is a CEO in Ho Chi Minh city.
B. The man is a CEO in Ho Chi Minh city, whom is my close friend.
C. I have a close friend who is a CEO in Ho Chi Minh city.
D. my close friend that is CEO in Ho Chi Minh city.
46. She didn't take her mother's advice. That's why she is out of work.
A. If she had taken her mother's advice, she would not have been out of work.
B. If she had taken his mother's advice, she would not be out of work.
C. If she took her mother's advice, she would not be out of work.
D. If she takes her mother's advice, she will not be out of work.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
47. Mr. and Mrs. Brown decided selling their old in this city and buy a new villa in the countryside.
A. selling B. in this city C. buy D. in the countryside
48. Van Phuc village in Ha Noi produces difference types of silk products such as cloth, scarves, ties,
and dresses.
A. in Ha Noi B. difference C. such as D. and
49. We started to learn English when we were in grade 3. Up to now, we have learnt English since 7
years.
A. to learn B. when C. have learnt D. since
50. When I reached the bus stop yesterday morning, the bus has already left.
A. when B. the C. stop D. has
PRACTICE TEST 13
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differ
from the other three in pronunciation of the following questions.
1. A. believed B. impressed C. enjoyed D. consumed
2. A. crop B. cross C. cloth D. close
3. A. musicians B. highlands C. assignments D. problems
Mark the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
4. A. study B. improve C. achieve D. succeed
5. A. impressive B. effective C. generous D. terrific
6. A. compulsory B. traditional C. experienced D. economic
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
7. Companies now realize that want products that ____________ will not only work effectively, but
also save money.
A. consumers B. consumes C. consumption D. consumed
8. The Internet has increasingly developed and become ____________ of our everyday life.
A. piece B. part C. reason D. cause
9. Tuan prepared for the entrance high school test carefully, ____________ he passed it easily last
year.
A. but B. or C. so D. on
10. Since Paul arrived, he has been learning a lot about life ____________ a farm.
A. on B. with C. from D. to
11. Nobody knows where the old man lives, ____________?
A. do they B. don't they C. won't he D. will he
12. Charles has tried his best to get scholarships to study abroad. ____________, he has not been
successful yet.
A. Therefore B. However C. Moreover D. Besides
13. When the ground floor was on fire, they ____________ on the fifth floor of the building.
A. are sleeping B. have slept C. were sleeping D. will sleep
14. If I ____________ a plane now, I ____________ you around the world.
A. have - will fly B. had-will fly C. have-would fly D. had-would fly
15. Tomorrow afternoon, I will go to Noi Bai Airport to meet my friends ____________ come from
France.
A. which B. who C. whom D. what
16. The children went to school on time ____________ it rained heavily yesterday morning.
A. although B. since C. as D. because
17. Kim speaks English ____________ I do.
A. as fluent as B. more fluent than C. more fluently than D. so fluently as
18. Our doctor suggests that we ____________ every morning to keep fit.
A. jogging B. should jog C. jogged D. to jog
19. A new bridge ____________ across this river next year.
A. is built B. is going to be built
C. was built D. has been built
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete
each of the following exchanges.
20. Trang has just won the first prize in the English speaking contest.
Mai: "Let me congratulate you on winning the first prize” - Trang: "____________”
A. It’s nice of you to say so B. That’s very proud of you
C. Well done D. No problem
21. John and Tim are talking about future jobs.
John: "What kind of job would you like?” - Tim: "____________”
A. Anything to do with computers B. That will do
C. Any of them are OK D. Any time after next week.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is CLOSEST in meaning
to the underlined and bold part in each of the following questions.
22. I unexpectedly met a very old friend yesterday. In fact, we hadn’t seen each other for several
years.
A. ran over B. looked into C. looked for D. ran into
23. All teachers should be aware of the real challenges that visually handicapped pupils have to face.
A. images B. tasks C. difficulties D. positions
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate in the word(s) that is OPPOSITE in
meaning the underlined part in each of the following questions.
24. If you are at a loose end this weekend, I will show you round the city.
A. occupied B. free C. confident D. reluctant
25. The band had an outstanding performance at the Grand Theatre last night.
A. gentle B. excellent C. good D. bad
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
The changes that took place in schools have changed the roles of teachers. In the past, teachers
(26) ____________ the major source of knowledge, the leader and educator of their students’ school
life. Nowadays, teachers provide information and show their students (27) ____________ to handle it.
Although they are still considered to be a kind of facilitator in the class, they can be thought of as a
facilitator in the learning process.
Another difference (28) ____________ the past and present tasks of teachers is represented by
the (29) ____________ background they need in order to be able to use computer and some other
machines effectively. Instead of teaching with chalk, they need to be information technology experts.
One of the biggest challenges (30) ____________ teachers is that their role in the school
management has also changed. The school needs them as individuals, who can make (31)
____________ and cope with the stress of the world of schools. At the same time teachers need to be
able to work in teams, and cooperate with colleagues and parents. A teacher has not only to instruct
but also to (32) ____________ the students with confidence and (33) ____________.
(Source: https://countercurrents.org/)
26. A. used to be B. were used to be C. got used to being D. were being used
27. A. who B. how C. what D. which
28. A. both B. between C. during D. include
29. A. media B. cultural C. technical D. social
30. A. in B. by C. on D. for
31. A. decision B. experiences C. difficulties D. mistakes
32. A. design B. prevent C. inspire D. inform
33. A. determination B. determinative C. determinatively D. determinate
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
In this area of increasing and diminishing fossil fuel supplies, we must begin to put a greater
priority on harnessing alternative energy sources. Fortunately, there are many readily available,
renewable resources that are both cost- effective and earth-friendly. Two such resources are solar
and geothermal power.
Solar energy, which reaches the earth through sunlight, is so abundant that it could meet the
needs of worldwide energy consumption 6,000 times over. And solar energy is easily harnessed
through the use of photovoltaic cell converting sunlight to electricity. In the US alone, more than
100,000 homes are equipped with solar systems in the form of solar panels or solar roof tiles. And in
other parts of the world, the use of solar system is growing steadily.
Another alternative energy source is geothermal power which creates energy trapping heat from
below surface of the earth. Hot water and steam that are trapped in underground pools are pumped
to the surface and used to run a generator, which produces electricity. Geothermal energy is 5,000
times more abundant than the entire known supply of fossil fuel sources and as with solar power, the
technology needed to utilize geothermal energy is fairly simple. A prime example of effective
geothermal use is Iceland, a region of high geothermal activity where there are over 80 percent of
private home heated by geothermal power.
Solar and geothermal energy sources are just two of the promising renewable alternatives to
conventional energy sources. The time is long overdue to invest in the development and use of
alternative energy on global scale.
34. What is the main topic of this passage?
A. The benefits of solar and wind power over conventional energy sources.
B. Two types of alternative energy sources that should be further utilized.
C. How energy resources are trapped from nature.
D. Examples of the use of energy sources worldwide.
35. What best describes the author's purpose in writing the passage?
A. To warn people about the hazard of fossil fuel use.
B. To inform people of the benefits of developing alternative energy sources.
C. To describe the advantages and disadvantages of alternative energy use.
D. To outline the problems and solutions connected with global warming.
36. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE about solar power?
A. There is very little of it available in Iceland.
B. It is being used in 100,000 private homes worldwide.
C. It is 6,000 times more powerful than the energy needs of the world.
D. There is enough of it to far exceed the energy needs of the world.
37. What does the word "which” in paragraph 3 refer to ____________?
A. An alternative energy resource B. A machine for generating electricity.
C. Geothermal power D. The use of photovoltaic cells.
38. The word "conventional” in paragraph 4 can be replaced by ____________.
A. optimistic B. traditional C. effective D. abundant
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.
39. "I will be very busy tomorrow." Lan said
A. Lan said that she will be very busy the following day.
B. Lan said that she would be very busy the following day.
C. Lan said that she is very busy the following day.
D. Lan said that she be very busy the following day.
40. Nam is the tallest in my class.
A. No one in my class is tall than Nam.
B. No one in my class is taller as Nam.
C. No one in my class is as tall as Nam.
D. No one in my class is more tall than Nam.
41. The milk was so hot that he couldn’t drink it.
A. The milk was not enough cool for him to drink.
B. The milk was not cool enough for him to drink.
C. The milk was hot enough for him to drink.
D. The milk was not hot enough for him to drink.
42. His car has just been stolen.
A. He has his car stolen B. He has just had his car stolen
C. He had had his car stolen D. He has got someone steal his car
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines pair
of sentences in the following questions.
43. My mother is good at cooking. My father is bad at it.
A. My mother is good at cooking, or my father is bad at it.
B. My mother is good at cooking, for my father is bad at it.
C. My mother is good at cooking, but my father is bad at it.
D. My mother is good at cooking, so my father is bad at it.
44. Diana was too tired to continue. She decided to stop walking.
A. Diana couldn't continue walking because she was too tired.
B. Diana was too tired to carry out walking.
C. Diana couldn’t stop walking because she was too tired.
D. Diana can't continue to walk when she's tired.
45. I started training to be an accountant one year ago. I had more months to go and I had to take
exams.
A. By the time I’ve taken my exam, 1 will have started training to be an accountant for a year.
B. By the time 1 take my exam, I will have been in training to be an accountant for a year.
C. By the time I took my exam, I had been trained to be an accountant for a year.
D. By the time I’ve taken my exam, I will be training for a year.
46. You don't try to work hard. You will fail in the exam.
A. Unless you don't try to work hard, you will fail in the exam.
B. Unless you try to work hard, you won’t fail in the exam.
C. Unless you try to work hard, you will fail in the exam.
D. Unless do you try to work hard, you will fail in the exam.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following question.
47. My father asked us not to spending too much time playing computer games.
A. much time B. playing C. asked D. not to spending
48. My sister enjoys read about wild animals and natural mysteries.
A. read B. enjoys C. natural D. wild animals
49. Careful planning is very important to help craft villages growing and flourish to attract more
tourists to the country.
A. planning B. growing C. more D. to the country
50. I asked my pen pals if they could speak other foreign languages beside English.
A. pen pals B. could speak C. other D. beside

PRACTICE TEST 14
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. throwing B. through C. thing D. theatre
2. A. but B. hut C. push D. gutter
3. A. wants B. listens C. needs D. hears
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word which differs from the other
three in the position of primary stress in each of the following question.
4. A. judo B. behind C. between D. surround
5. A. equipment B. creative C. interview D. excited
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete
each of the following exchanges.
6. Nam: "How about going travelling with my family this Sunday?” - John: "___________."
A. Have a nice weekend B. Never mind
C. The same to you D. That’s a good idea
7. Daisy: "Would you like to drink some more coffee?” - Linda: "___________."
A. You are totally right B. Yes, I like you
C. Yes, please D. No, I don't like
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSET in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following question.
8. I don't know how he puts up with their constant complaining.
A. accept B. hates C. likes D. agrees
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following question.
9. The restaurant is well known for its friendly atmosphere and excellent.
A. insane B. inferior C. internal D. external
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following question.
10. Since winter is coming, I think I’ll knit a warm sweater ___________ I’m always cold.
A. when B. although C. because D. because of
11. Who's taking care ___________ the children while you're away?
A. with B. of C. on D. at
12. Harry: "Don't worry about the letter” - John: "I’m sure it'll ___________.”
A. take up B. make up C. do up D. turn up
13. This kind of farm ___________ has been exported from this country for many years.
A. produce B. production C. produces D. products
14. Her plan is to ___________ herself with his parents and then take advantage of them.
A. ingratiate B. blame C. gratify D. better
15. Parents are advised to put sharp breakable things out of ___________ when small children are
around.
A. reach B. hand C. mind D. stock
16. The teacher asked the girl if she ___________ her homework.
A. had done B. have done C. had doing D. have doing
17. He ___________ a long distance runner when she was younger
A. use to being B. used to being C. use to be D. used to be
18. That’s a dreadful noise. I wish it ___________.
A. will stop B. would stop C. stopping D. to stop
19. The man said that he ___________ his bag.
A. has lost B. has been lost C. had lost D. had been lost
20. Mai is ___________ student in my class.
A. most intelligent B. the most intelligent
C. more intelligent D. the more intelligent
21. If it is sunny, I ___________ finishing.
A. go B. went C. will go D. would go
22. There’s still ___________ wine in the bottle.
A. few B. a few C. less D. some
23. People believe that men make build the house and women make it home, ___________?
A. do they B. don't they C. will they D. will you
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the following question.
 Many studies have shown that children who enjoy music perform better in school. This doesn't
mean that you have to take a college class in music in order to help your child appreciate music, but
to spend more time talking about and listening to a wide variety of music with your child.
If you start when your baby comes home from the hospital, you should spend some quiet time
with your child listening to, enjoying music and singing along with the radio because it is important
that your child hear your voice and the music.
Play soothing quiet music at nap time and bed time. This will help show your child how music can
soothe and be a comfort. When your child can sit in your lap, clap your hands in time to the music,
bounce your knee gently in time to the music and dance with your child. All of these activities will
help your child develop a sense of rhythm. When your child starts to try and sing along, encourage
them with praise and don’t worry if they don't have all the words right. Have some fun and make up
your own words to different songs.
Music is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our unique cultures. Listen to music from other
countries occasionally. Help your child to find the similarities, and above all, celebrate with music.
24. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Adults should learn music.
B. Music should be taught at schools.
C. Music should be celebrated occasionally in many countries.
D. Parents should encourage their children to learn music.
25. In which way can children learn music?
A. Playing with musical instruments. B. Attending music concerts.
C. Going to music schools. D. Learning with their parents.
26. What does the word “This" in line 7 refer to ___________?
A. Quiet music B. Playing quiet music when children sleep
C. Nap time D. Bed time
27. It can be inferred from the passage that “soothe" in line 8 is closest in meaning to?
A. breathe B. ease C. rock D. stress
28. Which of the following adjectives best describes the attitude of the writer towards teaching music
to children?
A. Ignorant B. Surprised C. Supportive D. Opposing
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.
When dining in a typical Korean restaurant with locals, get ready to cook and share your food!
Doing it in Korean way (29) ___________ eating from the same bowl, since sharing and common
dining are a big part of their culture. Sitting around the big round table, with lots of small, different
dishes called “banchan” on top of it and usually one big grill in the middle of the table to grill your
own meat, is not a sign of a lazy chef but an opportunity to enjoy the ritual.
Since the (30) ___________ is to eat straight from the bowl without having your own plate, seeing
other people’s spoons dipped in the same pot shouldn’t surprise you. (31) ___________, feel free to
stick your chopsticks in that kimchi shouting: my germs!
Compared with the western customs of consuming the food, the biggest difference is that you
have your personal plate where you place the food, (32) ___________ is not shared with the rest
once it is on your plate. Also, the habit is to usually eat only one big, main dish, with possibly one or
two side dishes, while Koreans have a variety of small bites.
(Source: https://medium.com/bigberry)
29. A. makes B. gets C. has D. means
30. A. traditionally B. traditionalist C. tradition D. traditional
31. A. So B. Because C. But D. Beside
32. A. who B. which C. that D. where
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following question.
33. Our moral authority is not an impediment who we can or should toss off when it is inconvenient.
A. moral authority B. who C. toss off D. it is
34. Her classmates taunt and tease her because eventually she becomes a major celebrity.
A. Her classmates B. taunt and tease C. because D. becomes
35. These people often cause trouble by creating work that is difficult, inconvenient and disturb.
A. These people B. cause trouble C. that D. disturb
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 question.
36. “Shall I help you do the dishes, Carlo” said Robrest
A. Robrest suggested helping Carlo with the dishes.
B. Robrest suggested to help Carlo do the dishes.
C. Robrest offered Carlo to help do the dishes.
D. Robrest offered to help Carlo do the dishes.
37. The car was very expensive and he couldn't afford it
A. The car was very expensive so that he couldn't buy it.
B. The car was too expensive for him to buy.
C. He was rich enough to buy the car.
D. He was so poor but he bought the car
38. We got lost because we forgot to take a map with us.
A. Unless we had forgotten to take the map with us, we wouldn't have got lost.
B. If we had remembered to take a map with us, we wouldn’t have got lost.
C. Had we not forgotten to take the map with us, we would have got lost.
D. If we had remembered to take a map with us, we would have got lost
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.
39. I started training to be an accountant one year ago. I had more months to go and then I had to
take exams.
A. By the time I’ve taken my exam, I will have started training to be an accountant for a year.
B. By the time I take mt exam, I will have been in training to be an accountant.
C. By the time I took my exam, I had been trained to be an accountant for a year.
D. By the time I’ve taken my exam, I will be training for a year.
40. I didn’t know that you were at home. I didn’t drop in.
A. Not knowing that you were at home, but I still dropped in.
B. I didn’t know you were at home although I didn't drop in.
C. Not knowing that you were at home, I didn’t drop in.
D. If I knew that you were at home, I would drop in.
PRACTICE TEST 15
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. number B. summer C. product D. return
2. A. coughed B. looked C. celebrated D. stopped
3. A. watch B. change C. champagne D. church
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word which differs from the other
three in the position of primary stress in each of the following question.
4. A. racing B. firework C. under D. prepare
5. A. exhausted B. limiting C. natural D. plentiful
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete
each of the following exchanges.
6. John: "We are going to have cable TV soon, aren’t we?" - William: "____________”
A. Yes, I think so. B. What nonsense! C. No problem D. No, we cannot.
7. John: "Shall we go out to choose a birthday gift for Mary?” - Peter: "____________’’
A. Good idea B. Are you sure? C. Yes, please do D. Happy Birthday
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSET in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following question.
8. A working party has been set up to look into the problem
A. require B. make C. identify D. examine
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following question.
9. The minister came under fire for his rash decision to close the factory.
A. was dismissed B. was acclaimed C. was criticized D. was penalized
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
10. My father is a (an) ____________man who is loved by all his friends.
A. generosity B. generous C. ungenerous D. generously
11. Could you ____________the radio, please? It’s very noisy.
A. look after B. turn up C. turn down D. look for
12. When George died, he and Anne ____________ married for nearly fifty years.
A. had been B. have been C. has been D. have to be
13. By the time he arrived we ____________ waiting for 3 hours
A. had been B. has been C. had been being D. has been being
14. He is not very good ____________ mathematics.
A. on B. at C. in D. for
15. Lan is very tired. ____________, she has to finish her work before going to bed
A. But B. Although C. Therefore D. However
16. Have you seen those people ____________we met on holiday?
A. where B. when C. which D. whom
17. You have never gone to Ho Chi Minh city before, ____________?
A. have you B. had you C. haven’t you D. didn’t you
18. Thank you for your letter, ____________ I was very happy to get
A. that B. which C. whom D. whose
19. She will demand that he ____________ the hospital premises
A. leaves B. leave C. leaved D. would leave
20. It’s very hot today. I wish I ____________ on the beach now.
A. am B. was C. were D. had been
21. They suggested ____________ a house near the edge of the lake
A. build B. building C. to build D. to building
22. I live in a town where many young people are out of ____________.
A. job B. career C. work D. profession
23. If today were Sunday, we ____________ a day off
A. have B. will have C. can have D. would have
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the following questions.
Blockbusters
Nowadays, when a book, play, or movie is highly successful, we call it a "blockbuster”. Few people
know that this word was invented by the British military and that the original blockbusters were
bombs 1 Britain dropped these large aerial bombs on German cities during World War II. Some
blockbusters weighed over 3,000 kilograms. Their name comes from the fact that they could demolish
entire city block.
In the 1960s, the British theatre world began using the term. A blockbuster was a play that was so
popular that ticket buyers formed lines that stretched around the block.
Nowadays, however, the term is most often used to refer to movies. In particular, it refers to high-
budget, heavily advertised films that make $ 100 million or more in ticket sales. The first Hollywood
blockbuster was Jaws, the 1975 hit about a giant, killer shark. It cost $ 12 million to make, which was
a gigantic amount at that time. Another $ 4.5 million was spent to promote the film. Jaws eventually
earned $ 260 million at the box office, more than any movie had ever mad before.
24. What is the topic of the passage?
A. The history of the term "blockbuster” B. The biggest blockbuster in history.
C. What make a movie a blockbuster D. Blockbuster during World War II
25. The first people who used the term "blockbuster" were ____________.
A. theatergoers in British B. Hollywood producers
C. The British military D. the American military
26. The word "which" in paragraph 3 refers to ____________.
A. blockbuster B. Jaws C. hit D. $ 12 million
27. Nowadays, the term is usually used for all of the following movies EXCEPT ____________.
A. expensive ones to make B. heavily advertised ones
C. very popular ones D. ones demolishing entire cities
28. The word "demolish" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ____________.
A. destroy B. build C. fall D. explode
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.
Today, supermarkets are found in almost every large city in the world (29) ____________ the first
supermarket was opened only fifty years ago. It was opened in New York by a man named Michael
Cullen. A supermarket is different from other types of stores in several ways. In supermarkets, goods
are placed on open shelves. The (30) ____________ choose what they want and take them to the
checkout counter. This means that fewer shop assistants are needed than in other stores. The way
products are displayed is another difference (31) ____________ supermarkets and many other types
of stores; For example, in supermarkets, there is usually a display of small inexpensive items just in
front of the checkout counter: candies, chocolates, magazines, cheap foods and so on. Most
customers (32) ____________ go to a supermarket buy goods from a shopping list.
They know exactly what they need to buy. They do the shopping according to a plan.
29. A. Therefore B. Because C. But D. In addition
30. A. sellers B. assistants C. managers D. customers
31. A. of B. from C. between D. bold
32. A. whom B. whose C. who D. which
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following question.
33. The charity organization provides the poor with a lot of household furnitures.
A. with B. furnitures C. charity D. the poor
34. We had better to review this chapter carefully because we will have some questions on it.
A. to review B. carefully C. we will D. some
35. Are all the students used to spend their summer vacation in the countryside?
A. students B. to spend C. vacation D. countryside
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 question.
36. My friends often go on a camping trip without me.
A. I wish my friends go on a camping trip without me.
B. I wish my friends went on a camping trip with me.
C. I wish my friends go on a camping trip with me.
D. I wish my friends went on a camping trip without me.
37. The little boy is too weak to carry the suitcase.
A. The little boy is weak, so he won’t carry the suitcase.
B. The little boy was so weak that he couldn’t carry his suitcase.
C. The little boy needs someone to help him carry the suitcase
D. The little boy is so weak that he can't carry his suitcase.
38. "Where are you going now?”, he asked her.
A. He asked her where you were going then
B. He asked her where she was going then.
C. He asked her where she is going now.
D. He asked her where was she going then.
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.
39. My English isn’t good enough, so I can’t participate in the competition.
A. If my English weren’t good enough, I couldn't participate in the competition.
B. I could participate in the competition because my English was good.
C. if my English is good enough, I can participate in the competition.
D. If my English were good enough, I could participate in the competition.
40. When the unemployment rate is high, the crime rate is usually also high.
A. The unemployment rate and the crime rate are both high.
B. The unemployment rate is as high as crime rate.
C. The high rate of unemployment depends on the high rate of crime.
D. The higher unemployment is; the higher crime is.
PRACTICE TEST 16
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. country B. rough C. tough D. account
2. A. requested B. annoyed C. appointed D. demanded
3. A. slot B. seat C. since D. sugar
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word which differs from the other
three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
4. A. announce B. funny C. human D. local
5. A. cognitive B. astounding C. concentrate D. confident
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete
each of the following exchanges.
6. - Lan: "Shall we go to Da Nang this weekend?" - Chau: "______________.”
A. That’s a good day B. Yes, please C. Yes, let’s D. That’s a good trip
7. - Jane: "Would you like to be a teacher after graduation” - Marry: "______________.’’
A. Yes, I love to B. No, I want C. Yes, don't like D. No problem
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSET in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
8. What is she really like behind that charming facade?
A. ugly B. attractive C. bony D. oval
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
9. I don't expect special treatment - I just want to be treated fairly.
A. healthy B. cool C. common D. outstanding
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
10. How many of your old school friends do you keep ______________ with.
A. in B. up C. on D. down
11. Her promotion has made her position in the company more ______________.
A. secure B. security C. securely D. secured
12. Let’s go to a country ______________ the sun always shines.
A. when B. which C. who D. where
13. You need to go over the books again; there’s ______________ mistake somewhere.
A. the B. a C. an D. No article
14. We need to find some new player to ______________ the team.
A. turn up B. keep up C. beef up D. hold up
15. Christmas is the ______________ festival of the year in most of Britain.
A. most big B. big C. bigger D. biggest
16. Those cookies ______________ by the birds.
A. will eat B. will be eating C. will be eaten D. will be eat
17. ______________ the sun was shining, it wasn't very warm.
A. Because B. Although C. But for D. Thank to
18. If I ______________ rich, I would travel around the world.
A. would be B. is C. has been D. were
19. Take care, and don’t forget ______________ a mark.
A. wear B. worn C. to wear D. wearing
20. When I arrived at the movie theater, the movie ______________ already ______________.
A. would/ started B. will/ start C. have/ started D. had/ started
21. I wish I ______________ fishing with my father this weekend.
A. can go B. could go C. will go D. must go
22. Tornadoes are funnel-shaped storms which can ______________ up anything that is in their path.
A. suck B. style C. look D. give
23. I think he will join my group, ______________.
A. doesn't he B. won't he C. will he D. do I
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the following questions.
Venice is unlike any other city in the world and it may just be the most romantic city in the world.
It's also one of the world's great engineering feats as the whole city is built on more than 100 islands
in a marshy lagoon. Visitors flock here to get lost in Venice's maze of streets and wander along its
canals. But do be warned, Venice is expensive, there are practically no hostels, the food is generally
poor and the place is completely overrun with tourists. However, it's still one of those places that
everyone needs to see at least once — and you'd better hurry up because the city is slowly sinking
into the ocean.
With public transport routes limited to the main waterways, and footbridges everywhere that
require climbing stairs, it can be difficult to get around if you have heavy luggage or limited mobility,
so plan your routes carefully. Most museums and galleries close on Mondays, and many restaurants
and shops close in January when visitor numbers are at their lowest.
(Source: https://www.traveỉandỉeisure.com/travel-guide/venice)
24. Venice may be ______________.
A. the most beautiful city in the world B. the most romantic city in the world
C. the most visited city in the world D. the most famous city in the world
25. The word “flock" is closest in meaning to ______________.
A. walk or use buses B. never come
C. come together in large numbers D. come together in small numbers
26. What makes Venice city become special?
A. It has many expensive hostels and diverse kinds of food.
B. It is expensive, there are no hostels, the food is generally poor, the place is completely overrun with
tourists.
C. It is always crowded with local people who are poor, but live in expensive areas.
D. It is cheap to live, and there are many hostels, types of food and tourists from all over the wall. 27.
27. The word "difficult" can be replaced by ______________.
A. poor B. expensive C. easy D. hard
28. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about Venice city?
A. You should go to Venice as soon as possible since Venice city is gradually sinking into the ocean.
B. In Venice city, there are no hostels, the food is not diverse and the place is too crowded with
tourists.
C. If you have heavy luggage, it can be challenging to get around in Venice because of its main
waterways.
D. No museums and galleries close on Mondays, restaurants and shops open mainly in January.
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.
The smoke that comes (29) ______________ a lit cigarette contains many different poisonous
chemicals. In the past, scientists didn't think that these chemicals could harm a non-smoker's health.
Recently, though scientists changed their opinion after they studied a large group of non- smokers,
they discovered that even (30) ______________ had unhealthy amount of these toxic chemicals in
their bodies. As a matter of fact, almost all of us breathe tobacco smoke at times, whether we realized
it or not. For example, we cannot avoid smoke in restaurants, hotels and other public places. Even
though many public places have "non-smoking is permitted", it is even harder for children to ( 31)
______________ second-hand smoke. In the United States, nine million children under the age of five
live in homes with at least one smoker. The research shows that these children are sick more often
than those who live in homes where non-smokers live. The damaging effects of second-hand smoke
on children also continue as they grow up. The children of smokers are more than twice as likely to
develop lung cancer when they are adults as children of non- smokers. The rate is even higher among
children who live in homes (32) ______________ both parents smoke.
29. A. from B. into C. through D. to
30. A. smokers B. smoking C. no smoking D. non-smokers
31. A. approach B. avoid C. release D. pause
32. A. which B. whom C. where D. whose
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. This is the first time her parents have tried Vietnamese cuisine.
A. Her parents tried Vietnamese cuisine before.
B. Her parents have never tried Vietnamese cuisine before.
C. Her parents tried Japanese cuisine at first.
D. Her parents last tried Vietnamese cuisine at first.
34. “If I were you, I would raise money for the orphan” I said to Marry.
A. I said Marry to raise money for the orphan.
B. I asked Marry why didn't she raise money for the orphan.
C. I asked Marry why she doesn’t raise money for the orphan.
D. I advised Marry to raise money for the poor.
35. No one but the seven - year - old boy saw the accident.
A. No one in the accident saw the seven - year - old boy.
B. No one at all saw the seven - year - old’s accident.
C. Only the seven - year - old boy saw the accident.
D. The seven - year - old boy saw no one in the accident
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.
36. The man opened the window. He wanted to get some fresh air in to the room.
A. The man opened the window in order for getting some fresh air into the room.
B. The man opened the window; therefore, he can get some fresh air into the room.
C. The man opened the window, so he wanted to get some fresh air into the room.
D. The man opened the window in order to get some fresh air into the room.
37. The test we did yesterday was very long. It was very 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 but it was also very difficult.
D. Not only the test we did yesterday was very long but also very difficult
38. Those were very difficult assignments. We spent 2 weeks finishing them.
A. Those assignments were too difficult that we spent 2 weeks finishing them.
B. Those assignments were so difficult that we spent 2 weeks finishing them.
C. So difficult these assignments were that we spent 2 weeks finishing them.
D. Those were such difficult assignments that we spent 2 weeks to finish.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the meaningful sentence that is built
from the given words in the following questions.
39. It / better/ avoid/ during/ the rush hour/.
A. It's better to avoid travel during the rush hour.
B. It's better to avoid traveling during the rush hour.
C. It’s better avoid traveling during the rush hour.
D. It's better for avoiding traveling during the rush hour.
40. My father/ tired/ live/ city/ want/ quiet village//
A. My father is tired of living in the city, so he wants to live in a quiet village.
B. My father is tired to live in the city and wants to live in a quiet village.
C. My father is tired from living in the city and wants to live in a quiet village.
D. My father is tired of living in the city and wanting to live in a quiet village.
PRACTICE TEST 17
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. look B. cook C. book D. flood
2. A. sources B. oranges C. lakes D. beaches
3. A. question B. nation C. lotion D. collection
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word which differs from the other
three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
4. A. donate B. tutor C. anthem D. opera
5. A. versatile B. official C. breathtaking D. bilingual
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete
each of the following exchanges.
6. - Marry: “Would you mind lending me your pen?” - Anne: “_____________.”
A. Yes. Here you are B. Yes, let's
C. Great idea D. No, of course not
7. - John: "I'm sorry that I have broken your bike." - Jim: "_____________.”
A. You can do better, right? B. I don't like it
C. Oh, I will repair it D. Why did you do that
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSET in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
8. My cousin tends to look on the bright side in any circumstance.
A. be optimistic B. be confident C. be smart D. be pessimistic
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
9. I went to see the sales manager but got a rather chilly reception.
A. cold B. friendly C. hot D. intimate
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
10. Even if I am rich, I will save some money for a _____________ day.
A. windy B. foggy C. rainy D. snowy
11. A _____________ study has been started to chart the effects of climate change.
A. global B. globally C. globe D. globalize
12. She suggests that John _____________ full time from Saturday.
A. working B. to working C. to work D. work
13. People say that the match_____________.
A. has cancelled B. had cancelled
C. has been cancelled D. had been cancelled
14. We shall be looking _____________ an improvement in your work this term.
A. in B. for C. at D. on
15. _____________ the rain was heavy, I arrived on time.
A. Because B. Unless C. Despite D. Although
16. The car, _____________ can reach speeds of over 300km/ph, cost over $500,000.
A. which B. that C. whose D. when
17. He has been there since Tuesday, _____________?
A. shall he B. didn't he C. hasn't he D. doesn’t he
18. Lana said as if she _____________ the prize of the lottery.
A. would has won B. had won C. must has won D. will win
19. I don't like this place, I wish I _____________ somewhere more interesting.
A. live B. had lived C. lived D. would live
20. Would you mind _____________ more clearly, please?
A. speaking B. speak C. to speak D. spoke
21. If she doesn't leave the house, everything _____________ bad.
A. would be B. will be C. could be D. would have been
22. When I _____________ up this morning it was raining and my father was singing in the kitchen.
A. wake B. wakes C. will wake D. woke
23. It shakes and rattles as the engine _____________.
A. turns over B. knock over C. stress out D. sort out
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.
Computers are helpful in many ways. First, they are fast. They can work with information ( 24)
_____________ more quickly than a person. Second, computers can work with a lot of information at
the same time. Third, they can hardly information for a long time. They do not forget things that the
common people do. Moreover, computers are almost always correct. They are not perfect, but they
usually do not (25) _____________ mistakes.
Recently, it is important to know about computers. There are a number of things to learn. Some
companies have classes at work. (26) _____________, most universities offer day and night courses in
Computer Science. Another way to learn is from books, or from a friend. After a few hours of (27)
_____________, you can work with computers. You may not be an expert, but you can have fun.
24. A. even B. entirely C. hardly D. whole
25. A. do B. have C. take D. make
26. A. Although B. In addition C. However D. Due to
27. A. practice B. practical C. practically D. practicality
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the following questions.
The play now on at the New Theatre as part of the Easter Arts Festival is not among the best plays for
which the director, Amy Fielding, has been responsible.
The action takes place in the home of Professor Spear. One night his landlady comes to the house for
a chat After inviting her in, the professor hears a sound and, thinking it is a burglar comes to rob the
house, fires his gun. My mistake, the wrong person is short and the thief gets away.
The scene of the second act is a law court, in which everyone waits to find out in the professor is
guilty of murder. I did not care for the acting in some cases. Norman Jones is normally seen in comedy
and is not satisfactory as the professor. He does not look like a wise old man. Also, Simon, as the
servant, shouted at the top of his voice all through the play. The hit of the evening, however, was
James Smith as the judge.
On the whole, the play appeared to me to be a little out of date. I can think of many other plays which
would have been more suitable for a group of clever young actors to perform. The play continues
until the end of the month.
28. What is the main idea if the passage?
A. criticism of the play of Amy Fielding.
B. introduce the content of the play of Amy Fielding.
C. explain the context of the play of Amy Fielding.
D. review about the play of Amy Fielding.
29. What does the phrase "it" in paragraph 2 refer to?
A. the professor B. the play C. landlady D. a sound
30. The word “wise" most nearly means _____________.
A. intelligent B. weak C. rick D. gentle
31. The writer's opinion about the play was that _____________.
A. there were not enough actors for the parts
B. The actors would have performed better in a modern play
C. The play were being performed at the wrong time of the year
D. The play was a comedy, but the comedy did not find it amusing.
32. The writer thought the actor who played the professor was unsatisfactory because
_____________.
A. he made the audience laugh too much B. he was not clever enough to play the part
C. he had the wrong kind of moustache D. he did not look like a professor
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following question.
33. Although they have been discussing the project since 9 am they haven’t reached an agreeing.
A. have been discussing B. since
C. reached D. agreeing
34. They prefer listening to pop music to go to the cinema.
A. listening B. to C. to go D. to
35. Our moral authority is not an impediment who we can or should toss off when it is inconvenient.
A. moral authority B. who C. toss off D. it is
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 question.
36. "I have never been to China, I think I shall go there next month” said Rose.
A. Rose said that she had never been to China and she thought she would go there the next month.
B. Rose said that she would have never been to China and she will go there the next month.
C. Rose said that she had never been to China and she thinks she will go there the next month.
D. Rose said that she has never been to China and she thinks she would go there the next month.
37. It was an interesting film. I, therefore, stayed up all week to finish it.
A. Though it was an interesting film, I stayed up all week to finish it.
B. Unless it was an interesting film, I would stay up all week to finish it.
C. So interesting was the film that I stayed up all night to finish it.
D. I stayed up all week to finish the film, therefore, it was interesting.
38. The young man is working in this factory. I borrowed his motorbike yesterday.
A. The young man is working in this factory which I borrowed his motorbike yesterday.
B. The young man whom I borrowed his motorbike yesterday is working in this factory.
C. The young man whose motorbike I borrowed yesterday is working in this factory.
D. The young man whom is working in this factory I borrowed his motorbike yesterday.
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
39. Anne was watching the little cat. She was greatly amused at it.
A. The little cat was watching Anne with great amusement.
B. The little cat was greatly amused by the way Anne was watching it
C. Anne was greatly amused at the little cat she was watching.
D. Anne felt great and amused when the little cat was watching her.
40. John’s parents paid for his schooling. They wanted him to continue his study at university.
A. John’s parents paid for his schooling so as he will continue his study at university.
B. John's parents paid for his schooling for him continue his study at university.
C. John’s parents paid for his schooling so that to continue his study at university.
D. John's parents paid for his schooling in order that he could continue his study at university.
PRACTICE TEST 18
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underline part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. worth B. work C. worry D. bird
2. A. convinced B. annoyed C. passed D. astonished
3. A. which B. who C. why D. what
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word which differs from the other
three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
4. A. enroll B. greenhouse C. pocket D. cupboard
5. A. religious B. performer C. cultural D. performance
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete
each of the following exchanges.
6. - Kim:” Thanks for the nice dress you brought to us" - Lana: ”_____________.’’
A. All right. Do you know how much it costs?
B. Not at all. Don't mention it.
C. Actually speaking. I myself don’t like it.
D. Welcome! It’s very nice of you.
7. - Bill: "Shall we go to Ha Long Bay this weekend?” - Marry: "_____________.”
A. That’s a good day B. Yes, please
C. Yes, let’s D. That’s a good trip
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSET in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
8. The camera work in some of these animal documentaries is fantastic.
A. excellent B. expensive C. heavy D. big
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
9. She is over the moon about her son examination result.
A. stressed B. very sad C. very happy D. satisfied
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following question.
10. She’s in with a good ____________ of passing the exam.
A. chance B. behavior C. time D. possibility
11. The best films are those which transcend national or ____________ barriers.
A. culture B. cultural C. culturally D. culturist
12. Mr. Tuan rides his motorbike to work every day. He ____________ his motorbike to work
A. used to ride B. is used to riding
C. be accustomed to riding D. is accustomed to ride
13. It is reported that hundreds of animals ____________ killed in the forest fire yesterday.
A. are B. had C. were D. had been
14. When I was children, I ____________ five miles to school everyday.
A. walk B. walked C. have walked D. had walked
15. They can get ____________ the problem of space by building an extension.
A. round B. off C. away D. up
16. If she has enough blueberry, egg and wheat flour, she a blueberry cake for me.
A. should baked B. has baked C. would bake D. will bake
17. These seats are very uncomfortable. I wish we ____________ first class.
A. have travelled B. are travelling C. were travelling D. travel
18. ____________ my sister was very tired, she tried to help me with the housework.
A. Because B. Although C. Therefor D. Because of
19. Neil Armstrong, ____________ first walked on the moon lived in the USA.
A. which B. that C. who D. whose
20. Nobody was in the home, ____________?
A. were they B. was they C. weren’t they D. wasn't they
21. The book ____________ my boyfriend bought last week is about traditional clothes of Vietnam.
A. who B. whom C. whose D. which
22. It is ____________ school’s duty to articulate its practices to parents.
A. a B. an C. the D. one
23. She works as a ____________ secretary for an insurance company.
A. language B. linguist C. bilingual D. linguistic
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.
As a child, Phong always dreamt of going abroad to study. (24) ____________ he graduated from high
school, his parents sent him over to New Zealand to attend college. Phong was very happy that his
dream finally came true. When he first arrived in the country, Phong’s English was not very good and
sometimes he did not understand what other people said. He also had difficulties in class because he
was not familiar with the new teaching and learning method. He felt (25) ____________ in this new
place, and missed all his buddies in Viet Nam. The food there was so different to what his mum used
to cook for him. And for the first time in his life, Phong had to think about his finances, and to plan his
spending (26) ____________. However, Phong was young and enthusiastic. He learnt to adapt to this
new environment. After two years, Phong is now very fluent in English and has achieved the top
academic award at his school. He has a lot of friends from different countries. He is even good (27)
____________ being able to earn money for his daily needs from his part-time job at a restaurant.
24. A. During B. While C. After D. At
25. A. lonely B. happy C. interested D. desperate
26. A. carelessly B. careless C. careful D. carefully
27. A. at B. of C. on D. off
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the following questions.
Ever since humans have inhabited the earth, they have made use of various forms of communication.
Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral speech. When there is
a language barrier, communication is accomplished through sign language in which motions stand for
letters, words and ideas. Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have no resort to this form of expression.
Many of these symbols of the whole words are very picturesque and exact and can be used
internationally: spelling, however, can not.
Body language transmits ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally. A
wink can be a way of flirting or indicating that the party is only joking. A nod signifies approval, while
shaking the head indicates a negative reaction.
Other forms of nonlinguistic language can be found in Braille (a system of raised dots read with
fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals. Road maps and picture signs also guide, warn
and instruct people. While verbalization is the most common form of language, other systems and
techniques also express human thoughts and feelings.
28. What is the main idea if the passage?
A. Nonlinguistic language is invaluable to foreigners.
B. When language is a barrier; people will find other forms of communication.
C. Although other forms of communication exist, verbalization is the fastest.
D. Everybody uses only one form of communication.
29. What does the word "these" in paragraph 1 refer to?
A. the deaf and the mute B. thoughts and feelings
C. sign language motions D. the forms of oral speech
30. Which form other than oral speech would be most commonly used among the blind people?
A. Braille B. Body language C. Picture signs D. Signal flags
31. Sign language is said to be very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally EXCEPT for
____________.
A. ideas B. spelling C. expressions D. whole word
32. It can be inferred from the passage that ____________.
A. People need to communicate in order to express thoughts and feelings
B. Sign Language communication is importance
C. Nonlinguistic Language communication is the most popular
D. Feelings and thought can be transmitted by body language
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
33. The kitchen is specially designing for the elderly or people who are less mobile.
A. the kitchen B. designing for C. the elderly D. who
34. Dieticians says the survey shows the clear link between obesity and deprivation.
A. says B. shows C. clear link D. between
35. Mr. Ahern said it is a challenging and important post at a historic point in the union's
development.
A. Mr. Ahern B. it is C. historic point D. union's development
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 question.
36. People expect that the report will suggest some major reforms.
A. It is expected that some major reforms will be suggested by the report.
B. It is expecting that some major reforms will be suggested by the report.
C. It is expecting that the report will suggest some major reforms.
D. It is expected that the report will be suggested by some major reforms.
37. She drives more carelessly than her brother
A. She doesn’t drive as carefully than her brother.
B. She doesn’t drive carefully than her brother
C. She doesn’t drive as carefully as her brother.
D. She doesn’t drive as carefully her brother
38. Rose and Brown started learning French two years ago
A. Rose and Brown learned French in two years
B. French was started learned two years ago
C. Rose and Brown have learned French since two years
D. Rose and Brown have learned French for two years
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
39. My brother a very experienced driver. Diving in the bad weather is unsafe.
A. Diving in the bad weather is unsafe because you are an experienced driver.
B. However, experienced my brother are a driver, you are an unsafe driver in the bad weather.
C. Experience of my brother as a driver it unsafe for you to drive in the bad weather.
D. However experienced a driver my brother is, driving in the bad weather is unsafe
40. My sister was so rude to my friends last night. I now regret it.
A. I wish my sister wouldn't be so rude to my friends last night.
B. My sister regret having been so rude to my friends last night.
C. I wish my sister hadn't been so rude to my friends last night.
D. My sister would have been so rude to my friends last night if I regretted it now.
PRACTICE TEST 19
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other
three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
1. A. habitable B. academic C. application D. disappointing
2. A. visit B. perform C. reserve D. prefer
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs
correcting in each of the following questions.
3. As soon as I will get my exam results. I’m going to visit my uncle in the countryside.
A. will get B. exam results C. to visit D. the countryside
4. She was waiting nervous in the waiting room for the interview.
A. was B. nervous C. waiting D. for
5. He suggested to go to Phong Nha Cave since it's a famous natural wonder of Viet Nam.
A. to go B. since C. it’s a D. natural wonder
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
6. The naughty boy was scolded for breaking the neighbor’s window yesterday.
A. caught B. complimented C. told off D. taken care of
7. I hey all watched him without making any noise, waiting for an explanation. 
A. carefully          B. slowly          C. silently        D. cautiously
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
8. I’m sure you’ll agree that this issue is vitally important to the success of our project.
A. treatment B. failure C. completion D. achievement
9. After the alien spacecraft hovered over the park for a short while, it vanished.
A. appeared B. rose C. landed D. attacked
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete
each of the following exchanges.
10. Lisa is having a discussion with Peter about their plan.
- Lisa: “Let's meet outside the art gallery” - Peter: “______________”
A. Yes. Is 8 .30 all right? B. I’d like to go to the concert.
C. When can I go there? D. Yes. let us do it
11. Dave congratulates Hannah on her performance in the music competition.
- Dave: "Congratulations’ You’ve given a great performance” - Hannah: "______________"
A. It’s nice of you to say so. B. Me neither
C. No, don't worry. D. I'm sorry to hear that
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
12. A. saved B. reduced C. looked D. helped
13. A. behave B. external C. determine D. tender
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
The tourist industry is considered to be the world’s largest industry. The direct economic impact of
the industry, including accommodation, transportation, entertainment, and attractions, is worth
trillions of dollars every year. The statistics show that the number of international tourist (14)
___________ worldwide reached 1.04 billion in 2012.
Such large members of tourists, (15) ___________, are beginning to cause problems. For example,
in the Alps the many thousands of skiers are destroying the mountains they came to enjoy. Even parts
of Mount Everest in the Himalayas are reported to be covered (16) ___________ old food tins, tents,
and pieces of equipment that have been thrown away. At a time when we have greater freedom to
travel (17) ___________ ever before, more and more people are asking how they can enjoy their
holidays without causing damage to their destinations.
Now there is a new holiday guide called "Holidays That Don't Cost The Earth". It tells you how you
can be a responsible tourist by asking your travel agent or your tour (18) ___________ the right
questions before you book a holiday.
14. A. arrivals B. figures C. deliveries D. comings
15. A. furthermore B. however C. therefore D. besides
16. A. below B. on C. for D. with
17. A. then B. than C. when D. while
18. A. advisor B. worker C. operator D. director
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
 We’ve all heard it a thousand times: “Look both ways before you cross the street!”. But how
many people really obey this simple rule? According to the Federal Highway Administration, about
100,000 pedestrians (people traveling on foot) are hit by cars each year. It is one of the leading causes
of accidents death for children. So how can you be safe when you are walking? Follow these simple
rules offered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration:
• Always walk on the sidewalk. If there is no sidewalk and you have to walk in the street, always
walk on the side that allows you to face oncoming traffic.
• Wear bright color. You want drivers to be able to see you. If you must walk at night, be sure to
wear reflective clothing or tape so that drivers can see you.
• Cross the street only at marked crosswalks or conners and always stop at the curb before
crossing. Look both ways (left, then right, then left again). If you see a car coming, wait for it to pass.
Keep looking for cars as you cross.
• Walk at good pace. Never run
19. What does “a thousand times” in the first sentence mean here?
A. every single day of our fixes B. once or twice 
C. a lot   D. fit one time or another
20. What does this text list?
A. rules for being safe while walking
B. the names of all pedestrians hit by cars last year
C. the names of the people working at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
D. the top five causes of accidental death among children
21. What is the main idea of this text?
A. People walking at night should wear reflective clothing or tape so that drivers can see them 
B. Many pedestrians are hit by cars each year, but there are steps you can take to protect yourself. 
C. You should cross the street only at marked crosswalks or corners. and always stop at the curb
before crossing. 
D. Looking both ways before crossing the street is a simple rule.
22. The underlined word “it” in the passage refers to ___________.
A. driving a car  B. being hit by a car 
C. accidental death  D. the Federal Highway Administration
23. How many pedestrians arc hit by cars each year?
A. about 100  B. about 1,000 
C. about 1,000,000  D. about 100,000 
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
24. Our plane arrives in Hanoi at ___________ two o’clock in ___________ afternoon.
A. a - an B. 0 - the C. the - an D. the - the
25. ___________ I go to the cinema, only when there is a film I really want to see.
A. The sky’s the limit B. Once in a blue moon
C. Out of this world D. Over the moon
26. I wish I __________ English as well as a native speaker.
A. will speak B. am speaking C. can speak D. could speak
27. There has not been much supply of water recently, __________?
A. has there B. hasn’t there C. does it D. does there
28. I'll _________ your suggestion and discuss it with the sales department.
A. think over B. find out C. set up D. look at
29. The PGA, ___________ stands for Professional Golfers’ Association, organises a prestigious golf
championship every year.
A. which B. that C. whom D. who
30. We met each other at my grandparents' house three years ago and ________ friends ever since.
A. are B. had been C. were D. have been
31. Some people make decisions based on _________ rather than logic, which can lead to making the
wrong choice.
A. courage B. opinion C. emotion D. guidance
32. Neptune is about thirty times as far from the Sun __________.
A. like the Earth is B. such as the Earth
C. as the Earth is D. than the Earth is
33. Most tourist attractions in London charge an admission __________.
A. fare B. pay C. fee D. ticket
34. Andrea has a __________ rug on the floor in her bedroom.
A. lovely white wool B. lovely wool while
C. white lovely wool D. wool lovely white
35. He has applied for several different jobs, but is yet to find full-time __________.
A. employ B. employable C. employee D. employment
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.
36. In spite of his poor health, he managed to finish his book before the deadline.
A. Although he was unwell, he managed Io finish his book before die deadline.
B. He was in poor health when he managed to finish his book before the deadline.
C. He managed to finish his book before the deadline, hut he was very ill.
D. Even though he managed to finish his hook before the deadline, he was sick.
37. People say that he invented the digital camera.
A. He is said to invented the digital camera.
B. It was said that he invented the digital camera.
C. He is said to have invented the digital camera.
D. He was said to have invented the digital camera.
38. "You ought to take a break. Andrew", said Matthew.
A. Matthew advised Andrew to take a break.
B. Matthew asked Andrew to take a break.
C. Matthew suggested Andrew took a break.
D. Matthew suggested Andrew to take a break.
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.
39. She is learning computer programming. She wants to get a better job.
A. She has got a better job because she is learning computer programming
B. She is learning computer programming, so she has got a better job.
C. She is learning computer programming so that she can get a better job.
D. To learn computer programming, she may be able to get a better job
40. Susan got caught in the rain last night. She is tired now. 
A. If Susan hadn't got caught in the rain last night, she wouldn’t be tired. 
B. Susan got caught in the rain last night and she still felt tired now. 
C. If Susan got caught in the rain last night, she would be tired now. 
D. If Susan hadn't got caught in the rain last night, she wouldn’t have been tired.
PRACTICE TEST 20
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs
correcting in each of the following questions.
1. Although the (A) kitchen is (B) small, but (C) it is beautifully designed (D).
2. In 1964, an (A) American farmer says (B) that he saw an egg-shaped (C) object in one of his fields
(D).
3. When Mary was (A) a little girl, she used to living (B) with her (C) grandparents in (D) the
countryside.
4. The problem (A) of urbanization, which (B) is not new to developing (C) countries, is not easily (D)
to solve.
5. We like Veronica because (A) she is industrial (B), friendly (C) and helpful to everyone (D).
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete
each of the following exchanges.
6. Lama and Vera are talking in the garden.
- Lama: "___________”
- Vera: “Usually on foot”
A. How are you today? B. How long does it take you to get to work?
C. How do you go to work every day? D. How often do you go to work?
7. Jane and Henry are talking at the school gate.
- Jane: "What's the matter with you, Henry?"
- Henry: “__________”
A. I have a headache. B. You're welcome.
C. Oh, nice to meet you! D. The same to you.
8. Ann and Carol are talking about housework.
- Ann: "I think children should be paid for doing the housework."
- Carol: "____________. It's their duty in the family."
A. There's no doubt about it B. I don’t think so.
C. You're exactly right  D. That's what I think
9. Tom and Lily are talking in the library.
- Tom: "I'm taking my final exam tomorrow."
- Lily: "__________"
A. Congratulations! B. That's awful!
C. Oh, poor you! D. Good luck to you!
10. Ben is talking with his friend, Susan.
- Ben: "Thank you for your nice gift!"
- Susan:"___________”
A. Do you know how much it cost? B. In fact, I myself dislike it.
C. You can say that again. D. I'm glad you like it.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Britain will soon ban smoking in cars with children. Britain's government wants to (11)
__________ the harm that cigarette smoke does to children. New laws will cut the chances of
children's passive smoking. This is when someone breathes in the smoke from other people's
cigarette. (12) __________ studies say passive smoking can almost be as harmful as actually smoking
a cigarette. The British government said it looked at research that found children (13) __________ sat
in smoke-filled cars had health problems. It is particularly (14) __________ in cars because there is so
little space, so the car fills with smoke very quickly. Not everyone agrees with the new law. Some
lawmakers argue that it takes away the freedom for people to smoke in their own car. (15)
__________, Britain's health minister said the health of children was more important than the
freedom to smoke.
11. A. produce B. reduce C. increase D. destroy
12. A. Another B. Many C. Much D. Little
13. A. when B. who C. where D. which
14. A. funny B. boring C. happy D. bad
15. A. Therefore B. However C. Furthermore D. Moreover
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
Out in the Pacific Ocean, 3,700 kilometers from Los Angeles, are the Islands of Hawaii, the
50th state of the United States, with Its area of 16,700 square kilometers.
The first Hawaiians arrived from other Pacific Islands sometime around 100 AD. Then in 1778,
Captain Cook arrived In Hawaii. He put the islands on his maps of the Pacific Ocean. Then more ships
knew Hawaii and began stopping there for supplies. In 1820, a small group of people from the eastern
United States came to teach the farms to grow sugar and pineapples. Because there were not enough
people to do all the farm work, farm owners brought in Asians - Chinese, Japanese, and Filipinos.
Later Koreans, Portuguese, and Puerto Ricans also came. More people came from the US
mainland and from the US mainland and from other Pacific islands, and Hawaii has become a place
with traditions from several countries. People from the various nation groups have married each
other, so today the groups are partly mixed. Hawaiians are very friendly and always welcome visitors.
They celebrate traditional Chinese, Japanese and Filipino holidays as well as holidays from the United
States. Hawaii Is known as the Aloha state. “Aloha” means “hello", “goodbye” and "I love you' in
Hawaiian.
16. The word “various” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to __________.
A. official  B. different C. similar  D. special 
17. The word “They” in paragraph 3 refers to
A. traditions  B. Hawaiians  C. foreign visitors  D. Pacific island
18. According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. Captain Cook came to Hawaii in the 18th century. 
B. All Hawaiian people have come from Asia. 
C. Hawaii is the fiftieth state of the United States. 
D. Hawaii is a place with traditions from several countries.
19. What is the main topic of the passage?
A. The life of Captain Cook  B. Hawaiians' friendliness 
C. The islands of Hawaii  D. The area of the islands of Hawaii
20. According to paragraph 2, in the 19th century, many Asians were taken to Hawaii _________.
A. to do the farm work 
B. to work in factories 
C. to teach the Hawaiian people about Christianity 
D. to go fishing 
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
21. If John doesn't try his best, he __________ the race.
A. wouldn’t win B. didn’t win C. won’t win D. wasn’t winning
22. My sister will _________ a job in Ha Noi as soon as she graduates from university.
A. look for B. put up C. look after D. put on
23. Mike needed only one more stamp to complete his _________.
A. collection B. collect C. collectively D. collective
24. This is _________film we have ever seen.
A. most interesting B. more interesting
C. the most interesting D. as interesting
25. My little son is very _________ in reading about space exploration.
A. fond B. bored C. keen D. interested
26. It snowed heavily yesterday. ___________, the farmers had to stop working.
A. Therefore B. So C. However D. But
27. Giving lucky money to the young and the old at Tet is a common ________.
A. attitude B. tradition C. behavior D. practice
28. I wish I _________ speak English fluently.
A. am able to B. will C. can D. could
29. Catherine was absent from class yesterday _________ she was ill.
A. because B. because of C. despite D. though
30. What would you do if you ________ a UFO?
A. see B. have seen C. would see D. saw
31. That is the man ________ saved a four-year-old boy from drowning last week.
A. where B. which C. who D. when
32. Your sister is singing over there, ________?
A. doesn’t she B. didn’t she C. wasn’t she D. isn’t she
33. It is clear that customs and traditions ________ a great contribution to the unique culture of a
country.
A. have B. make C. do D. give
34. Cathy ________ me since she moved to Edinburgh 5 years ago.
A. doesn’t phone B. hasn’t phoned C. isn’t phoning D. didn’t phone
35. At the meeting, the chairman suggested ________ funds for the victims of natural disasters.
A. raising B. to raising C. raise D. to raise
36. The old man asked Sally where __________.
A. was she working B. has she worked C. did she work D. she worked
37. The road is open now, but it is often blocked by snow _______ winter.
A. in B. on C. at D. behind
38. Our teacher encouraged us _______ the project soon.
A. finish B. to finish C. to finishing D. finishing
39. Working with Mr. Lam, a skilled ________ in a pottery village, I have learnt a lot about the art
form.
A. pharmacist B. craftsman C. physicist D. mechanic
40. The first safety razor _______ by Gillette in 1903.
A. has invented B. was inventing C. invented D. was invented
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.
41. The question is too difficult for me to answer.
A. The question is such difficult that I can't answer it.
B. The question is so difficult that I cannot answer it.
C. The question is very difficult that I cannot answer it.
D. The question is easy enough for me to answer.
42. People know that smoking and drinking can shorten our lives dramatically.
A. It was known that smoking and drinking can shorten our lives dramatically.
B. Smoking and drinking are known to have been able to shortening our lives dramatically.
C. Smoking and drinking are known to be able to shortening our lives dramatically.
D. It is known that smoking and drinking can shorten our lives dramatically.
43. There is no organization for social activities for teenagers in my town. It is a pity.
A. I wish there were not an organization for social activities for teenagers in my town.
B. I wish there are organizations for social activities for teenagers in my town.
C. I wish there is an organization for social activities for teenagers in my town.
D. I wish there were an organization for social activities for teenagers in my town.
44. Caroline doesn't take many photos because she doesn’t have time.
A. If Caroline has time, she will take many photos.
B. If Caroline took many photos, she would have time.
C. Caroline would take many photos if she had time
D. Caroline will have time if she takes many photos.
45. "You should study harder, Jack," said the teacher.
A. The teacher prevented Jack from studying harder.
B. The teacher expected Jack study harder.
C. The teacher warned Jack against studying harder.
D. The teacher advised Jack to study harder.
Mark the letter A, B, c or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct sentence that can be made
from the given cues.
46. Paul/ never/ read/ interesting/ book/ than/ this.
A. Paul has never reading a more interesting book than this.
B. Paul has never read a more interesting book than this.
C. Paul has never read a so interesting book than this.
D. Paul has never read an interesting book than this.
47. Nowadays/ students/ tend/ be/ more/ responsible/ studies.
A. Nowadays, students tend to be more responsible for their studies.
B. Nowadays, students tending to be more responsible for their studies.
C. Nowadays, students tended to be more responsible for our studies.
D. Nowadays, students tends to being more responsible for their studies.
48. Mrs. Thatcher/ not/ mind/ work/ 10 hours/ day/ as long as/ she/ earn/ enough/ family.
A. Mrs. Thatcher does not mind to work 10 hours a day as long as she earns enough for her family.
B. Mrs. Thatcher not mind working 10 hours a day as long as she earns enough for her family.
C. Mrs. Thatcher does not mind working 10 hours a day as long as she earns enough for her family.
D. Mrs. Thatcher does not mind working 10 hours a day as long as she earn enough for her family.
49. Despite/ man/ be/ qualified/ for/ job/ he/ not/ be/ accept.
A. Despite the man was qualified for the job, he was not accepting.
B. Despite the fact that the man was qualified for the job, he was not accepted.
C. Despite the fact that the man was qualified for the job, he was not accepting.
D. Despite the man was qualified for the job, he was not accepted.
50. The woman/ live/ next door/ donate/ thousands of dollars/ local charities/ every year.
A. The woman lives next door donates thousands of dollars to local charities every year.
B. The woman who lives next door donates thousands of dollars to local charities every year.
C. The woman who lives next door donating thousands of dollars to local chanties every year.
D. The woman which lives next door donates thousands of dollars to local charities every year.

PRACTICE TEST 21
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other
three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
1. A. atmosphere B. holiday C. beautiful D. vacation
2. A. winter B. channel C. remote D. question
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs
correcting in each of the following questions.
3. My parents told me that they will visit me that week.
A. told B. will C. me D. that
4. My brother suggested to play cards while waiting for our mother.
A. My B. to play C. while D. waiting
5. Fiona was inviting to John’s birthday party last night.
A. inviting B. John’s C. party D. last
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
6. A. century B. family C. nearby D. journey
7. A. wanted B. worked C. ended D. started
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Renewable energy is generated from sources (8) __________ naturally replenish themselves
and never run out. The most (9) __________ sources are solar, wind, hydro, geothermal and biomass.
Over 80 percent (10) __________ the total energy consumed by humans is derived from fossil
fuels. (11) __________, renewables are the fastest growing source of energy in the world. Renewable
energy has many benefits. First, it can combat climate change because it creates no direct greenhouse
gas emissions. Second, renewable energy can decrease pollution and therefore reduce threats to our
health. Third, renewable energy is a reliable source of power because renewable energy sources are
well renewable. They will never run out. Advances in technology will make renewable energy more
(12) __________, affordable and efficient and end to climate change could be within our reach.
8. A. whose B. whom C. which D. where
9. A. rare B. challenging C. ineffective D. common
10. A. of B. on C. over D. in
11. A. Because B. Although C. However D. Despite
12. A. access B. accessible C. accessed D. accessibility
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
While the western New Year is celebrated to some degree in Korea today, the traditional
Korean or Lunar New Year, which usually falls at some point in early January or February, is still more
important. The exact dates of the three-day celebration are determined by the phases of the moon
and the beginning of festivities takes place on the first day of the second new moon. It isa very family-
centred affair, which normally sees Koreans return to their hometowns to visit their parents and
other relatives, and to perform an ancestral ritual called “charye”.
The first day is marked by a big meal. Family members usually dress in colorful traditional
clothes known as Hanbok. The family-oriented theme continues throughout the festival, and a
number of other customs are practiced during the three days, including the building and later,
burning of moon houses which are made of firewood and branches. The destruction of the moon
houses is a symbolic act intended to keep off evil spirits for the New Year.
13. The word “their" in paragraph 1 refers to _________.
A. relatives  B. hometowns  C. festivities  D. Koreans 
14. The word “keep off” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _________.
A. mention  B. come  C. touch  D. prevent
15. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?
A. The exact dates of the three-day celebration are determined by the phases of the sun.
B. The moon houses are made of brick. 
C. The significance of the traditional Korean New Year outweighs that of the western New Year.
D. The traditional Korean New Year is not a family-centred affair.
16. According to the last paragraph, what is the purpose of the burning of moon house?
A. to ward off evil spirits  B. to observe the New Year 
C. to return to the countryside  D. to make the houses a symbolic art
17. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A. The destruction of moon houses  B. The Korean New Year 
C. The western New Year  D. The Hanbok 

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
18. She really enjoys __________ shopping with her friends at the weekend.
A. to go B. going C. goes D. to going
19. The car __________ he has just bought is very expensive.
A. whose B. which C. who D. What
20. She __________ to Ho Chi Minh City last year.
A. went B. has gone C. had gone D. goes
21. Mary: “Aunty, I’ve passed the exam with flying colors." - Aunt: “__________”
A. Sorry to hear that. B. That’s right
C. How many colors? D. Congratulations!
22. On Passover, people celebrate __________ from slavery.
A. power B. dependence C. boredom D. freedom
23. She feels lonely. She wishes she __________ more people there.
A. can know B. knows C. knew D. had known
24. If you __________ to be chosen for the job, you have to be experienced.
A. had wanted B. wanted C. wants D. want
25. How many chapters does this book consist ________?
A. at B. in C. on D. of
26. People like jeans. Jeans have never been out of _________.
A. question B. fashion C. work D. money
27. Tidal waves are the result of an abrupt shift in the underwater movement of the Earth.
A. emotion B. eruption        C. change      D. joke
28. She started studying English two years ago.
A. She has studied English since two years.
B. She studied English since two years.
C. She has studied English for two years.
D. She studied English for two years.
29. You haven’t seen him recently, _________?
A. do you B. have you C. haven’t you D. don’t you
30. - “How far is it from your house to school?” - Mary: “_________”
A. About five kilometres
B. Five hours ago
C. A bit too old
D. Not too expensive
31. I still cannot believe it. My bicycle _________ some minutes ago.
A. was stolen B. stole C. was stealing D. had stolen
32. Thanks to the Internet, people these days can get the latest information in the most _________
and convenient way.
A. inexpensively B. expense C. inexpensive D. expensively
33. People used to _________ trash onto river banks
A. dump B. collect C. spoil D. provide
34. “I’m taking my driving test tomorrow," she said.
A. She said she was taking her driving test the next day.
B. She said she is taking her driving test the following day.
C. She said she was taking the driving test tomorrow.
D. She said I was taking my driving test tomorrow.
35. You don’t work hard so you get bad marks.
A. If you worked hard, you wouldn’t get bad marks.
B. If you didn’t work hard, you wouldn’t get bad marks.
C. If you don’t work hard, you will get bad marks.
D. If you work hard, you will get bad marks.
36. He ___________ football since he was a boy.
A. is playing B. has played C. plays D. played
37. There is a small bamboo ________ at the entrance to the village.
A. forest B. town C. collection D. ranger
38. “Where is Daisy?" - “I don’t know, she _________ be out shopping.
A. should B. might C. must D. will
39. Mary can’t go to the movies with us tonight. She will have to ________ her little brother
A. look round B. look after C. look up to D. look at
40. ________ he is so young, he performs excellently.
A. Although B. Due to C. Because of D. Despite
PRACTICE TEST 22
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part
differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. lake B. flat C. shape D. game
2. A. travelled B. succeeded C. behaved D. combined
3. A. gather B. although C. breathtaking D. feather
4. A. trousers B. jeans C. shoes D. pants
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other
three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
5. A. contestant B. decision C. mechanic D. volunteer
6. A. happy B. urban C. famous D. aware
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to
complete each of the following exchanges.
7. Tom is at Linda's house for dinner.
Tom. “Thank you for a lovely evening."
Linda. “__________”
A. Have a good day. B. You’re welcome.
C. Thanks. D. Cheers.
8. Susan wants to borrow a bike from Mike.
Susan. “Is it all right if I use your bike?"
Mike. “__________”
A. Sure, go ahead. B. It may be wrong.
C. OK, I hope not. D. The same to you.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning
to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
9. Let’s wait here for her. I’m sure she’ll turn up before long.
A. leave B. arrive C. visit D. enter
10. Many people feel nervous when they first make a speech in public.
A. impressed B. fearful C. confident D. upset
Mark the letter A, B, c, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
11. The aim of these courses are to improve students’ language skills.
A. of B. skills C. students’ D. are
12. If you went to my birthday party, you will meet a lot of new friends
A. If B. new friends C. a lot D. went
13. Tom’s jokes are inappropriate but we have to put up with it just because he’s the boss.
A. have to B. because C. jokes D. it
14. Some people think it’s hard to study academic and vocational subjects at a same time.
A. a B. hard C. Some D. and
Read the text Mow and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the following questions.
Exercise has become a huge part of our world. There are gyms everywhere, but if you're not
keen on them, there are hundreds of exercise videos to choose from. Exercise la good for you It
makes you feel better, look better and can help you live longer.
But what happens if you are the kind of person who would do anything rather than spend five
minutes on an exercise bike, including cleaning the house, visiting a boring relative or watching a
terrible TV programme? If you are that kind of person, you need a plan!
First of all, decide when you are going to exercise. Choose three times a week, like mo. Write
EXERCISE in your diary, on your calendar, on the wall if necessary! Then make sure you do it. Don't do
anything else. I never make other arrangements.
Next, vary what you do. I went to the same aerobics class for two years! No wonder I was
bored! Now I use different machines at the gyms, I often change my jogging route and I never do
aerobics.
Make exercise fun and find an exercise you enjoy. Why not play a sport, or join a dance class? I
recently started a modem dance class. It’s great fun and I've met lots of new people, but as soon as I
get bored, I'll find something else!
15. What is the writer’s main aim in writing the text?
A. to describe different ways of keeping fit
B. to talk about the exercise classes she goes to
C. to persuade people of the benefits of exercise
D. to encourage people to take exercise
16. What is the phrase "keen on" in paragraph 1 closest in meaning to?
A. frightened of B. scared of C. fond of D. afraid of
17. What does the word "it” in paragraph 3 refer to?
A. anything B. calendar C. exercise D. diary
18. What does the writer say about herself?
A. She isn’t keen on joining classes.
B. She prefers to exercise at home.
C. She likes to do different kinds of exercise.
D. She doesn’t like watching TV programmes.
19. What does she say about her dance class?
A. She may not do it forever.
B. She thinks some people in her dance class arc unfriendly.
C. She often finds it boring.
D. She prefers doing sports to taking part in her dance class.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
20. I think there’s a lot to say about online learning, _________?
A. is it B. isn’t it C. isn’t there D. is there
21. Women _________ from most housework by high technology.
A. free B. will be freed C. freed D. will free
22. It’s difficult to _________ changes in technology.
A. take care of B. look through C. keep up with D. get up
23. My new school, which you visited two days ago, is _________ the old one
A. bigger B. the biggest C. bigger than D. biggest
24. Students often listen attentively _________ their teachers.
A. at B. with C. for D. to
25. I wish I _________ English well in order to study abroad.
A. could speak B. can speak C. will speak D. may speak
26. Mr. Nam said that
A. he visits Singapore the following year
B. he visited Singapore the following year
C. he had visited Singapore the year before
D. he has visited Singapore the year before
27. By the time Alex _________ 15 years old, he had been in London for over eight years.
A. will be B. had been C. is D. was
28. My children enjoy _________ to the Water Park.
A. take B. being taken C. to take D. to be taken
29. Too many tests and exams have put students under _________.
A. excitement B. interest C. pressure D. influence
30. She walked home by herself although she knew that it was _________.
A. dangerously B. endanger C. danger D. dangerous
31. The teacher suggested that carefully for the exams.
A. we should review B. reviewing C. we must review D. to renew
32. A survey is being to find out what the students think of the school.
A. conducted B. operated C. explored D. carried
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.
33. Ms. Young is a dedicated teacher. I admire her very much.
A. Ms. Young, whom I admire very much, is a dedicated teacher.
B. Ms. Young, who I admire her very much, is a dedicated teacher.
C. Ms. Young, dial 1 admire her very much, is a dedicated teacher.
D. Ms. Young, which I admire very much, is a dedicated teacher.
34. It rained heavily. However, the game continued.
A. The game didn’t continue in spite of the heavy rain.
B. Although it mined heavily, the game continued.
C. The game continued because it rained heavily.
D. Because of the heavy min. the game didn’t continue.
35. Peter has so much English homework. He won’t go to my birthday party.
A. If Peter has so much English homework, he wouldn’t go to my birthday party.
B. If Peter does not have so much English homework, he will go to my birthday party.
C. If Peter didn’t have so much English homework, he would go to my birthday party.
D. If Peter had so much English homework, he will not go to my birthday party.
36. Jim went out of the room. He did not say anything.
A. Jim went out of the room, wanting to say something.
B. When saying something. Jim went out of the room.
C. Since he said nothing. Jim went out of die room.
D. Jim went out of the room without saying anything.
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.
37. The last time I used a public phone box was ten years ago.
A. I haven’t used a public phone box for ten years.
B. I have used a public phone box for ten years.
C. I would use a public phone box in ten years.
D. I didn’t use a public phone box ten years ago.
38. Nobody in my class is as outgoing as An.
A. An is as outgoing as nobody else in my class.
B. An is more outgoing than nobody in my class.
C. An is the most outgoing person in my class.
D. An is not as outgoing as people in my class.
39. “Remember to pick me up at 7 o 'clock tomorrow morning,” he said.
A. He told me not to forget to pick me up at 7 o’clock tomorrow morning.
B. He reminded me to pick him up at 7 o’clock the following morning.
C. He asked me to remember to pick me up at 7 o’clock next morning.
D. He promised to remember to pick him up at 7 o’clock the morning after.
40. The weather was too unpleasant for us to go on a picnic.
A. It wasn't very unpleasant weather and we could go on a picnic.
B. The weather was so unpleasant that we couldn't go on a picnic.
C. It was such unpleasant weather that we could go on a picnic.
D. The weather was unpleasant enough for us to go on a picnic.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to
the underlined part in each of the following questions.
41. We are sad because the time we studied together has come to an end.
A. finished B. started C. changed D. separated
42. Teenagers should learn how to cope with negative emotions such as fear and jealousy.
A. opinions B. feelings C. behaviors D. ideas

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, c, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Chocolate
When the Spanish explorer Cortez reached Mexico in the sixteenth century, he found the
people there using a drink they called chocolate. It tasted quite (43) ___________ because it had
pepper in it. To (44) ___________ it taste better, the Spanish added sugar to it. When chocolate first
came to Europe in the seventeenth century, people started to drink it with milk, (45) ___________ of
water. Nowadays, tonnes of chocolate and cocoa are (46) ___________ to factories, where they are
turned (47) ___________ many popular sweets and cakes.
(48) ___________ chocolate and cocoa come from the fruit of the cacao tree. Cacao trees can
only be grown in hot countries, as they need a warm climate. Cacao is an American plant, ( 49)
___________ still grows wild in the northern part of South America. Countries in Central and South
America were the first to grow it, (50) ___________ today Africa supplies the world with tile most
chocolate.
43. A. sweet B. strong C. smooth D. salty
44. A. cause B. allow C. make D. let
45. A. rather B. apart C. instead D. except
46. A. delivered B. directed C. prepared D. produced
47. A. over B. off C. down D. into
48. A. Each B. Both C. Either D. Every
49. A. what B. who C. that D. which
50. A. but B. therefore C. so D. however
ĐÁP ÁN
A. NGỮ PHÁP
a. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

1. A 2. A 3. C 4. C 5. C 6.D 7. D 8. C 9. D 10. B
11. C 12. D 13. A 14. B 15. C 16. A 17. D 18. A 19. A 20. A
21.B 22. B 23. D 24. B 25. A 26. C 27. A 28. D 29. C 30. A
31. A 32. A 33. C 34. B 35. B 36. A 37. D 38. C 39. B 40. A
41. C 42. C 43. D 44. A 45. C 46. B 47. D 48. C 49. D 50. D
51. C 52. C 53. B 54. D 55. B 56. B 57. C 58. B 59. A 60. A
61. B 62. D 63. D 64. B 65. B 66. D 67. D 68. B 69. D 70. C
71.D 72. A 73. D 74. C 75. B 76. B 77. C 78. A 79. D 80. A
81. D 82. D 83. B 84. B 85. A 86. A 87. B 88. A 89. C 90. B
91.D 92. B 93. A 94. A 95. C 96. A 97. D 98. A 99. B 100. C
101. B 102. A 103. D 104. A 105. D 106. A 107. B 108. C 109. A 110.C
111. C 112. D 113. A 114. D 115. B 116. B 117. A 118. C 119.D 120. B
121. C 122. A 123. C 124. B 125. B 126. C 127. A 128. B 129. C 130. B
131.B 132. A 133. C 134. B 135. B 136. B 137. C 138. D 139. C 140. D
141. C 142. D 143. C 144. A 145. B 146. B 147. A 148. D 149. A 150. C
151.D 152. B 153. B 154. A 155. B 156. A 157. B 158. C 159. C 160. B
161. A 162. D 163. B 164. B 165. C 166. C 167. B 168. A 169. D 170. C
171. B 172. A 173. D 174. D 175. B 176. A 177. C 178. C 179. A 180. B

b. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the
following exchanges.

1. D 2. B 3.C 4. C 5. A 6. B 7. D 8. C 9. C 10. B
11. D 12. C 13. C 14. D 15. D 16.A 17. D 18. D 19. B 20. D
 21. B 22. A 23. B 24. C 25. B 26. A 27. D 28. C 29. D 30. C
31. D 32. C 33. A 34. B 35. A 36. C 37. C 38. C 39. D 40. C

c. 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.

1. D 2. A 3. C 4. B 5. C 6. A 7.D 8.B 9.D 10. C

11. A 12. D 13. A 14. C 15. A 16. C 17. C 18. A 19. B 20. A
21. D 22. D 23. B 24. B 25. A 26. B 27. D 28. B 29. D 30. A
31. A 32. B 33. A 34. C 35. A 36. D 37. B 38. B 39. B 40. A
41. B 42. A 43. D 44. D 45. D 46. D 47. D 48. A 49. A 50. C
51. A 52. C 53. C 54. A 55. B 56. D 57. D 58. C 59. C 60. B
61. C 62. B 63. B 64. B 65. D 66. C 67. B 68. A 69. B 70. C
71.D 72. B 73. D 74. B 75. B

d. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.

1. D 2. C 3. C 4. A 5. C 6.C 7. B 8. B 9.B 10. C

11. A 12. A 13. C 14. A 15. A 16. B 17. D 18. A 19. C 20. B
21.D 22. C 23. A 24. A 25. A 26. B 27. C 28. B 29. B 30. A
31.B 32. D 33. A 34. C 35. B 36. D 37. D 38. B 39. C 40. C

e. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.

1. B 2. B 3. A 4. C 5. A 6.C 7. B 8. B 9. B 10. C
11.D 12. B 13. C 14. A 15. A 16. C 17. A 18. C 19. B 20. D
21. B 22. D 23. D 24. A 25. D 26. C 27. D 28. C 29. C 30. D
31. C 32. C 33. A 34. B 35. A 36. D 37. C 38. B 39. D 40. B
41. B 42. C 43. D 44. A 45. C 46. D 47. B 48. A 49. B 50. B
f. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the original
sentence in each of the following questions.

1. A 2. C 3. D 4. A 5. B 6. C 7. A 8. C 9. B 10. A
11.D 12. A 13. D 14. A 15. B 16. D 17. A 18. C 19. C 20. D
21.B 22. A 23. D 24. A 25. C 26. B 27. A 28. B 29. B 30. D
31. D 32. B 33. C 34. B 35. B 36. C 37. C 38. D 39. A 40. D
41. B 42. D 43. A 44. B 45. A 46. D 47. D 48. C 49. B 50. A

g. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is best written from the words/phrases
given.

1. A 2. D 3. B 4.B 5. D 6. A 7.B 8. A 9. C 10. B

11.D 12. D 13. D 14. B 15. A 16. A 17. A 18. B 19. D 20. D
21. B 22. B 23. C 24. B 25. C 26. C 27. A 28. A 29. B 30. A
31.B 32. B 33. A 34. C 35. D 36. D 37. C 38. D 39. A 40. B
41. B 42. B 43. D 44. B 45. C 46. D 47. B 48. B 49. A 50. B

B. NGỮ ÂM
a. 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. C 2. A 3.C 4. C 5.C 6.B 7. B 8. A 9. C 10. A

11.B 12. A 13. B 14. B 15. D 16. C 17. A 18.D 19. A 20. D
21. B 22. C 23. B 24. B 25. A 26. A 27. D 28. C 29. A 30. C
31. C 32. C 33. D 34. A 35. B 36. C 37. D 38. C 39. D 40. A
41.B 42. C 43. B 44. D 45. A 46. D 47. B 48. C 49. A 50. B

b) 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. B 2. A 3. D 4. B 5. D 6. B 7.B 8. D 9. C 10. D
11. C 12. B 13. C 14. B 15. B 16. B 17. A 18. A 19. C 20. A
21. D 22. A 23. B 24. A 25. D 26. B 27. C 28. D 29. B 30. D
 31. B 32. C 33. C 34. B 35. C 36. B 37. A 38. C 39. C 40. B
41. A 42. A 43. C 44. B 45. A 46. C 47. A 48. D 49. B 50. A

c. Mark the letter A, D, 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.

1. B 2. D 3. A 4. B 5.D 6. D 7.B 8. A 9. A 10. D

11. A 12. C 13. B 14. A 15. A 16. A 17. C 18. B 19. D 20. A
21. D 22. A 23. A 24. B 25. C 26. B 27. C 28. C 29. B 30. B
31. B 32. D 33. C 34. B 35. D 36. D 37. A 38. B 39. C 40. A
41. B 42. B 43. B 44. A 45. C 46. A 47. C 48. B 49. D 50. D

C. ĐỀ LUYỆN TẬP
PRACTICE 1

1. C 2.D 3. B 4. A 5.B 6. C 7. D 8. C
9. C 10.A 11. A 12. D 13. C 14. C 15. C 16. B
17. C 18. D 19. B 20. D 21. D 22. C 23. C 24. C
25. B 26. C 27. A 28. C 29. C 30. C 31.A 32. D
33. A 34. C 35. B 36. A 37. D 38. C 39. B 40. D

PRACTICE 2

1. B 2.B 3. C 4. B 5. B 6. C 7. D 8. B
9. C 10. A 11.D 12. C 13. D 14. A 15. B 16. D
17. A 18. A 19. B 20. B 21. C 22. C 23. B 24. C
25. D 26. C 27. D 28. B 29. B 30. A 31. A 32. A
33. A 34. D 35. C 36. D 37. C 38. B 39. A 40. D

PRACTICE 3

1. D 2. B 3.D 4. B 5. C 6. A 7.C 8.D

9. C 10. D 11.c 12. A 13. B 14. D 15.A 16. A
17. A 18. A 19. B 20. D 21. A 22. B 23. B 24. D
 25. B 26. A 27. A 28. C 29. C 30. C 31.A 32. A
33. D 34. B 35. A 36. C 37. A 38. C 39. B 40. C

PRACTICE 4

1. D 2.D 3.A 4.B 5.C 6.B 7.C 8. C

9. B 10. D 11.A 12. A 13. C 14. D 15. C 16. D
17. D 18. B 19. D 20. A 21.C 22. A 23. B 24. C
25. A 26. C 27. D 28. C 29. A 30. B 31.B 32. A
33. B 34. A 35. D 36. B 37. D 38. B 39. A 40. C

PRACTICE 5

1. C 2. B 3.C 4. A 5. B 6. A 7. C 8. C
9. D 10. B 11. C 12. A 13.A 14. B 15. B 16. B
17. D 18. D 19. D 20. A 21. C 22. A 23. A 24. C
25. B 26. D 27. C 28. C 29. A 30. D 31.B 32. A
33. B 34. B 35. C 36. B 37. C 38. A 39. D 40. B

PRACTICE 6

1. B 2.C 3. A 4.D 5. A 6. C 7.B 8. B

9. A 10. D 11.D 12. B 13.A 14. B 15. B 16. D
17. C 18. B 19. B 20. B 21. C 22. A 23. A 24. B
25. A 26. D 27. A 28. A 29. B 30. C 31. D 32. C
33. D 34. A 35. C 36. D 37. B 38. A 39. D 40. A

PRACTICE 7

1. B 2. A 3. B 4. D 5.B 6. B 7.B 8. B
9. A 10. C 11. A 12. B 13. D 14. A 15. B 16. B
17. A 18.A 19. C 20. D 21. C 22. D 23. C 24. D
25. D 26. B 27. A 28. B 29. C 30. D 31. D 32. C
33. B 34. D 35. D 36. B 37. B 38. C 39. D 40. A
PRACTICE 8

1. C 2. B 3. A 4. C 5. A 6.D 7. C 8. A
9. D 10. C 11.D 12. B 13.A 14. B 15.A 16. B
17. D 18. A 19. A 20. D 21.B 22. D 23. D 24. D
25. C 26. D 27. C 28. C 29. C 30. B 31.B 32. D
33. A 34. B 35. A 36. D 37. A 38. D 39. B 40. A

PRACTICE 9

1. B 2. A 3. C 4. C 5. C 6.D 7. D 8. D 9. B 10. C
11. B 12. B 13.A 14. B 15. B 16. C 17. A 18. D 19. B 20. A
21. C 22. D 23. D 24. B 25. C 26. B 27. B 28. D 29. A 30. A
31. D 32. B 33. B 34. B 35. C 36. B 37. A 38. C 39. A 40. A
41. C 42. B 43. B 44. D 45. C 46. B 47. A 48. B 49. A 50. D

PRACTICE 10

1. B 2. A 3. A 4. C 5.B 6. B 7. C 8.B 9. B 10. B

11. C 12. B 13. D 14. D 15. D 16. B 17. B 18. A 19. A 20. D
21. B 22. B 23. A 24. A 25. A 26. A 27. D 28. B 29. A 30. B
31. B 32. A 33. A 34. D 35. B 36. D 37. A 38. B 39. B 40. A
41. A 42. B 43. C 44. A 45. D 46. D 47. A 48. B 49. D 50. D

PRACTICE 11

1. B 2. C 3. B 4. D 5. A 6. A 7. C 8. C 9. D 10. A
11. A 12. B 13. B 14. B 15. B 16. D 17. B 18. C 19. C 20. B
21. D 22. D 23. C 24. A 25. C 26. B 27. D 28. A 29. B 30. C
31. B 32. B 33. D 34. D 35. A 36. C 37. D 38. B 39. A 40. C
41. A 42. B 43. D 44. B 45. C 46. B 47. D 48. C 49. C 50. B

PRACTICE 12
1. D 2. A 3. D 4. C 5. D 6. C 7. C 8. C 9. D 10. A
11. D 12. A 13. C 14. A 15. B 16. A 17. C 18. B 19. B 20. C
21. D 22. D 23. C 24. A 25. A 26. D 27. C 28. A 29. B 30. D
31. A 32. B 33. D 34. C 35. B 36. D 37. B 38. C 39. D 40. B
41. D 42. A 43. D 44. B 45. C 46. A 47. A 48. B 49. D 50. D

PRACTICE 13

1. B 2. D 3.C 4. A 5. C 6. D 7. A 8. B 9. C 10. A
11. A 12. B 13. C 14. D 15. B 16. A 17. C 18. B 19. B 20. A
21. A 22. D 23. C 24. A 25. D 26. A 27. B 28. B 29. C 30. D
31. A 32. C 33. A 34. D 35. B 36. C 37. C 38. B 39. B 40. C
41. B 42. B 43. C 44. A 45. B 46. C 47. D 48. A 49. B 50. D

PRACTICE 14

1. B 2. C 3. B 4. C 5. B 6. D 7. C 8. A 9. B 10. C
11. B 12. C 13. D 14. A 15. B 16. A 17. D 18. B 19. C 20. D
21. C 22. D 23. B 24. D 25. D 26. B 27. B 28. C 29. D 30. C
31. A 32. B 33. C 34. D 35. D 36. D 37. B 38. B 39. C 40. C

PRACTICE 15

1. D 2. C 3. C 4. D 5. A 6. A 7. C 8. D 9. B 10. B
11. C 12. B 13. A 14. B 15. B 16. D 17. A 18. B 19. B 20. C
21. B 22. C 23. D 24. D 25. C 26. B 27. B 28. A 29. C 30. D
31. C 32. C 33. B 34. A 35. B 36. B 37. D 38. A 39. D 40. D

PRACTICE 16

1. D 2. B 3. D 4. A 5. B 6. D 7. A 8. B 9. C 10. B
11. A 12. D 13. B 14. D 15. D 16. C 17. B 18. D 19. C 20. D
21. B 22. A 23. C 24. A 25. C 26. B 27. D 28. D 29. A 30. D
31. B 32. C 33. B 34. D 35. C 36. D 37. A 38. B 39. B 40. A
PRACTICE 17

1. D 2. C 3. A 4. A 5. B 6. A 7.C 8. A 9. B 10. C
11. A 12. D 13. C 14. B 15. D 16. A 17. C 18. B 19. C 20. A
21. B 22. D 23. A 24. A 25. D 26. B 27. A 28. D 29. C 30. A
31. B 32. D 33. D 34. C 35. B 36. A 37. C 38. C 39. C 40. D

PRACTICE 18

1. C 2. B 3. B 4. A 5. C 6.D 7. D 8. A 9. D 10. B
11. B 12. B 13. D 14. B 15. A 16. D 17. C 18. B 19. C 20. A
21. D 22. D 23. C 24. C 25. A 26. D 27. A 28. B 29. C 30. A
31. B 32.A 33. B 34. A 35. B 36. A 37. C 38. D 39. D 40. C

PRACTICE 19

1. A 2. A 3. A 4. B 5. A 6. C 7. C 8. B 9. A 10. A
11. A 12. A 13. D 14. A 15. B 16. D 17. B 18. C 19. C 20. A
21. B 22. B 23. D 24. B 25. B 26. D 27. A 28. A 29. A 30. D
31. C 32. C 33. C 34. A 35. D 36. A 37. C 38. A 39. C 40. A

PRACTICE 20

1. C 2. B 3. B 4. D 5. B 6. C 7. A 8. B 9. D 10. D
11. B 12. B 13. B 14. D 15. B 16. B 17. B 18. B 19. C 20. A
21. C 22. A 23. A 24. C 25. D 26. A 27. B 28. D 29. A 30. D
31. C 32. D 33. B 34. B 35. A 36. D 37. A 38. B 39. B 40. D
41. B 42. D 43. D 44. C 45. D 46. B 47. A 48. C 49. B 50. B

PRACTICE 21

1. D 2. C 3. B 4. B 5. A 6. C 7. B 8. C 9. D 10. A
11. C 12. B 13. D 14. D 15. C 16. A 17. B 18. B 19. B 20. A
21. D 22. D 23. C 24. D 25. D 26. B 27. C 28. C 29. B 30. A
31. A 32. C 33. A 34. A 35. A 36. B 37. A 38. B 39. B 40. A

PRACTICE 22

1. B 2. B 3. C 4. D 5. D 6. D 7. B 8. A 9. A 10. C
11. D 12. D 13. D 14. A 15. D 16. C 17. C 18. B 19. C 20. C
21. B 22. C 23. C 24. D 25. A 26. C 27. D 28. C 29. C 30. D
31. A 32. A 33. A 34. B 35. D 36. D 37. A 38. C 39. B 40. D
41. A 42. B 43. D 44. C 45. C 46. D 47. D 48. B 49. D 50. A