Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.

Question 1. Jack admitted _____ the money.

A. steal B. to steal C. stealing D. stolen
Question 2. During his _____, he lived with his uncle’s family in the United States.
A. childish B. child C. childlike D. childhood
Question 3. UNICEF _____ supports and funds for the most disadvantaged children all over the world.
A. present B. assists C. provides D. purchases
Question 4. _____, she received a big applause.
A. Finished her lecture B. Speaking has finished C. After the speaker finishes speaking D. When the speaker finished
Question 5. _____ number of boys were swimming in the lake, but I didn’t know _____ exact number of them.
A. A/ the B. A/ an C. The/ the D. The/ an
Question 6. Everybody in the house woke up when the burglar alarm _____.
A. went out B. went off C. came about D. rang off
Question 7. If you hadn’t stayed up so late last night, you _____ sleepy now.
A. wouldn’t have felt B. wouldn’t feel C. wouldn’t have fallen D. wouldn’t fall
Question 8. Despite many recent _____ advances, there are parts where schools are not equipped with computers.
A. technologist B. technologically C. technological D. technology
Question 9. They asked _____ our bags outside the exam room.
A. us leave B. us to leave C. us leaving D. us to leaving
Question 10. Not only _____ the exam but she also got a scholarship to study abroad.
A. has she passed B. she has passed C. she passed D. did she pass
Question 11. ____ Long _____ his brother was at the party last night. They were both busy at work.
A. Neither/ nor B. Not only/ but also C. Either/ or D. Both/ and
Question 12. The clown was wearing a _____ wig and red nose.
A. red funny plastic B. red plastic funny C. funny red plastic D. funny plastic red
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the
following exchanges.
Question 13. Thang was asking Hoa, his classmate, for her opinion about the novel he had lent to her.
- Thang: “What do you think about the novel?” - Hoa: “_____________”
A. There’s no doubt about it B. The best I’ve ever read C. I can’t agree with you anymore. D. I wish I could.
Question 14. Tom is giving a compliment on Maria’s house.
- Tom: “What a lovely house you have!” - Maria: “_______________”
A. Of course not, it’s not costly B. Thank you. Hope you will drop in. C. I think so. D. No problem.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D in your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of
the following questions.
Question 15. Manufacturers may use food additives for preserving, to colour, or to flavour, or to fortify foods.
A. may use B. for preserving C. to flavour D. foods
Question 16. ASEAN has actively worked to improve the socio-economic situation and solve problems between its member
countries.
A. actively B. to improve C. situation D. between
Question 17. Although the increase in airfares, most people still prefer to travel by plane.
A. Although B. in airfares C. still D. to travel
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 18. I will communicate with you as soon as I have any news.
A. be interested in B. get in touch C. have connection D. be related
Question 19. There weren’t many tough questions in the exam, so I could answer most of them.
A. important B. simple C. difficult D. interesting
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 20. Today, students are under a lot of study pressure due to the high expectations from their parents and teachers.
A. stress B. nervousness C. relaxation D. emotion
Question 21. As a sociable boy, Jack enjoys spending his free time going out with friends.
A. outgoing B. mischievous C. caring D. shy
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other
three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 22. A. cooked B. lived C. played D. planned
Question 23. A. date B. map C. page D. face
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the
position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 24. A. attention B. furniture C. challenging D. influence
Question 25. A. signal B. concern C. project D. burden
Read the following passage and mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the blanks.
When you wave to a friend, you are using sign language. When you smile at someone, you mean to be (26) _____. When
you put one finger in front of your (27) _____ you mean, "Be quiet." Yet, people in different countries may use different sign
languages. Once an Englishman was in Italy. He could speak a little Italian. One day while he was walking in the street, he felt
(28) _____ and went into a restaurant. When the waiter came, the Englishman opened his mouth, put his fingers into it and took
them out again and moved his lips. In this way, he meant to say, "Bring me something to eat." But the waiter brought him a lot of
things to (29) _____ first tea, then coffee, then milk, but no food. The Englishman was sorry that he was not able to tell the
waiter he was hungry. When another man came in and put his hands on his stomach. And this sign was (30) _____ enough for
the waiter. In a few minutes, the waiter brought him a large plate of bread and meat. At last, the Englishman had his meal in the
same way.
Question 26. A. well B. friendly C. fine D. careful
Question 27. A. eyes B. legs C. mouth D. head
Question 28. A. hungry B. tired C. cold D. ill
Question 29. A. eat B. watch C. drink D. read
Question 30. A. quick B. big C. strong D. clear
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.
Native Americans have been living in what is now the United States of America since long before any Europeans came. They are
not just a single group of people – there are many different tribes of Native Americans. Different Native American groups have different
languages, religious beliefs, and ways of living, or folkways.
You can see just how different Native American groups can be by comparing one to another. Look at the Hopi people. The Hopi
are Native Americans who come from what is now the American Southwest. When the Spanish came to America in the 16 th century and
found the Hopi people, they nicknamed them “pueblo people” because Hopi people didn’t move around much – they lived together in
what amounted to towns. Pueblo is a Spanish word that means “town”. The Hopi have always have been a very peaceful people. Their
name comes from the term Hopituh Shi-nu-mu, which means, in the Hopi language, “The peaceful People” or “Peaceful Little Ones”.
Now compare the Hopi to Navajo. The Navajo come from the same general area as the Hopi. But instead of being a “pueblo
people”, instead of staying in one place, they moved around. They didn’t live in permanent towns like the Hopi. They were a “semi-
nomadic” people. While the Hopi were historically known for farming, the Navajo were known for hunting and gathering. After they met
the Spanish, the Navajo became known for herding sheep. The Hopi, not so much.
The Hopi and the Navajo were, and are, two very distinct groups of people, and they come from the same part of the continent! So think
about how much other tribes from other parts of the continent might differ.
For thousands of years the Chinook have lived near the coast of the Pacific Ocean. They were known, and are still known, for being
skilled fishers. The Chinook would make huge dug-out canoes, and the fish that they caught most often was salmon. The salmon was a
very important food source for the Chinook, and it plays a large role in the Chinook sense of identity.
All the way across the country, over in what is now Maine, the Penobscot also derive meaning and a sense of identity from the animals
they hunt. But they are completely different animals: beavers, otters, moose, bears, and caribou.
Today, there may not be as many thriving Native American tribes as there used to be but there are more than a few. The United
States of America federally recognizes more than 500 different Native American tribes. When a tribe is federally recognized, it means that
tribe may form its own government with its own laws, taxes, rules. There are also about 400 non-federally recognized tribes. All I all,
there are about 1000 different groups of Native American people in the United States, and each group is unique.
Question 31. How long have Native Americans been living in America?
A. a few decades B. since after the arrival of Europeans
C. about the same time as the Europeans D. since long before any Europeans came
Question 32. Why dose the author compare different Native American tribes throughout the passage?
A. to show that they all come from the same region of North America B. to show how different Native America tribes can
be
C. to show the different ways Native American tribes found foodD. to show the traveling patterns of different Native American
tribes
Question 33. Read the sentence: “The Hopi and the Navajo were, and are, two very distinct groups of people, and they come
from the same part of the continent! So think about how much other tribes from other parts of the continent might differ.” What
dose the author suggest with this information?
A. The Hopi and Navajo tribes are extremely unusual tribes.
B. Native American tribes from different parts of the continent may be similar to the Hopi and Navajo.
C. Native American tribes from different parts of the continent may be even more distinct from the Hopi and Navajo.
D. Other tribes may try to move to the part of North America where the Hopi and Navajo live.
Question 34. What can be inferred about how the number of Native American tribes has changed over time?
A. There are more Native American tribes today than in the 16 th century.
B. There are fewer Native American tribes today than in the 16 th century.
C. There are the same number of Native American tribe today as in the 16 th century.
D. It is unclear how the number of Native American tribes has changed.
Question 35. What is the main idea of this passage?
A. Native American tribes can be very different from one another.B. Native American tribes should be recognized for their
similarities.
C. The Spanish had a large role in determining the difference of Native American tribes.
D. The Hopi and Navajo are the two most important Native American tribes.
Question 36. The word “they” in paragraph 2 refers to _____.
A. the Hopi people B. Native American groups C. the Spanish D. the American Southwest
Question 37. The word “permanent” in paragraph 3 is closet in meaning to _____.
A. changing B. cultural C. long-lasting D. unstable
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.
Learning means acquiring knowledge or developing the ability to perform new behaviors. It is common to think of learning as
something that takes place in school, but much of human learning occurs outside the classroom, and people continue to learn throughout
their lives.
Even before they enter school, young children learn to walk, to talk, and to use their hands to manipulate toys, food, and other
objects. They use all of their senses to learn about the sights, sounds, tastes, and smells in their environments. They learn how to
interact with their parents, siblings, friends, and other people important to their world. When they enter school, children learn basic
academic subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics. They also continue to learn a great deal outside the classroom. They learn
which behaviors are likely to be rewarded and which are likely to be punished. They learn social skills for interacting with other children.
After they finish school, people must learn to adapt to the many major changes that affect their lives, such as getting married, raising
children, and finding and keeping a job.
Because learning continues throughout our lives and affects almost everything we do, the study of learning is important in many
different fields. Teachers need to understand the best ways to educate children. Psychologists, social workers, criminologists, and other
human-service workers need to understand how certain experiences change people’s behaviors. Employers, politicians, and advertisers
make use of the principles of learning to influence the behavior of workers, voters, and consumers.
Learning is closely related to memory, which is the storage of information in the brain. Psychologists who study memory are
interested in how the brain stores knowledge, where this storage takes place, and how the brain later retrieves knowledge when we
need it. In contrast, psychologists who study learning are more interested in behavior and how behavior changes as a result of a person’s
experiences.
There are many forms of learning, ranging from simple to complex. Simple forms of learning involve a single stimulus. A stimulus
is anything perceptible to the senses, such as a sight, sound, smell, touch, or taste. In a form of learning known as classical conditioning,
people learn to associate two stimuli that occur in sequence, such as lightning followed by thunder. In operant conditioning, people learn
by forming an association between a behavior and its consequences (reward or punishment). People and animals can also learn by
observation - that is, by watching others perform behaviors. More complex forms of learning include learning languages, concepts, and
motor skills.
Question 38. According to the passage, which of the following is learning in broad view comprised of?
A. Knowledge acquisition and ability development B. Acquisition of academic knowledge
C. Acquisition of social and behavioural skills D. Knowledge acquisition outside the classroom
Question 39. According to the passage, what are children NOT usually taught outside the classroom?
A. interpersonal communication B. life skills C. literacy and calculation D. right from wrong
Question 40. Getting married, raising children, and finding and keeping a job are mentioned in paragraph 2 as examples of
______.
A. the changes to which people have to orient themselves B. the situations in which people cannot teach themselves
C. the areas of learning which affect people’s lives D. the ways people’s lives are influenced by education
Question 41. Which of the following can be inferred about the learning process from the passage?
A. It becomes less challenging and complicated when people grow older.
B. It plays a crucial part in improving the learner’s motivation in school.
C. It takes place more frequently in real life than in academic institutions.
D. It is more interesting and effective in school than that in life.
Question 42. According to the passage, the study of learning is important in many fields due to ______.
A. the influence of various behaviours in the learning process B. the great influence of the on-going learning process
C. the exploration of the best teaching methods D. the need for certain experiences in various areas
Question 43. It can be inferred from the passage that social workers, employers, and politicians concern themselves with the
study of learning because they need to ______.
A. thoroughly understand the behaviours of the objects of their interest
B. understand how a stimulus relates to the senses of the objects of their interest
C. make the objects of their interest more aware of the importance of learning
D. change the behaviours of the objects of their interest towards learning
Question 44. The word “retrieves” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. generates B. creates C. gains D. recovers
Question 45. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Psychologists studying memory are concerned with how the stored knowledge is used.
B. Psychologists are all interested in memory as much as behaviours.
C. Psychologists studying learning are interested in human behaviours.
D. Psychologists studying memory are concerned with the brain’s storage of knowledge.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the
following questions.
Question 46. “I’ll drop you from the team if you don’t train harder,” said the captain to John.
A. The captain urged that John should train harder in order not to drop out.
B. The captain threatened to drop John from the team unless he trained harder.
C. John was reminded to train harder so as not to dropping from the team.
D. The captain promised to drop John from the team in case he trains harder.
Question 47. It was your assistance that enabled us to get achievement.
A. If you assisted us, we could not get achievement. B. But for your assistance, we could not have got achievement.
C. Your assistance discouraged us from get achievement. D. Without your assistance, we could get achievement.
Question 48. As there was a great deal of rain in the spring, we are expecting a good fruit harvest this year.
A. This year we can expect a better fruit harvest even though we didn’t have a wet spring.
B. There should be an abundance of fruit this year as it rained so much in the spring.
C. Though it rained often this spring, the fruit trees are yielding plenty of fruit.
D. It rained so heavily all through the springtime that fruit harvest will certainly be affected.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of
sentences in the following questions.
Question 49. The basketball team knew they lost the match. They soon started to blame each other.
A. Hardly had the basketball team known they lost the match when they started to blame each other.
B. Not only did the basketball tram lose the match but the blamed each other as well
C. No sooner had the basketball team started to blame each other than they knew they lost the match.
D. As soon as they blamed each other, the basketball team knew they lost the match.
Question 50. Nam defeated the former champion in three sets. He finally won the inter-school table tennis championship.
A. Having defeated the former champion in three sets, Nam won the inter-school table tennis championship.
B. Although Nam defeated the former champion in three sets, he did not win the title of inter-school table tennis championship.
C. Having defeated the former champion in inter-school table tennis, Nam did not hold the title of championship.
D. Being defeated by the former champion, Nam lost the chance to play the final game of inter-school table tennis championship.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other
three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1. A. welcomed B. introduced C. developed D. influenced
Question 2. A. sometimes B. gestures C. interests D. examples
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose that differs from the other three in
the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3. A. discuss B. waving C. airport D. often
Question 4. A. appear B. pessimistic C. ahead D. destroy
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of
the following questions.
Question 5. (A) The children wish they (B) have (C) more free time (D) to play football.
Question 6. If I (A) knew you (B) were coming, I (C) would have met you (D) at the airport.
Question 7. I enjoyed (A) talking to (B) the people (C) which I met (D) at the party last night.
Question 8. (A) The museum guard (B) asked the visitors (C) to not touch the (D) exhibits.
Question 9. (A) Publishing in the UK, the book (B) has won a number of awards (C) in recent regional (D) bookfairs.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 10. I am exhausted. I _______ around the whole afternoon trying to clean the house.
A. have been running B. ran C. am running D. was running
Question 11. They were offered the first prize because they had a _______ presentation on the pros and cons of urbanization.
A. well – behaved B. well –treated C. well – drawn D. well – prepared
Question 12. She blamed me _______ not explaining the lesson to her carefully.
A. on B. ofC. about D. for
Question 13. Today, more than 1 billion people use WhatsApp to communicate _______ their friends, loved ones and even
customers.
A. to B. for C. in D. with
Question 14. The National Curriculum, which is followed in all state schools, is made up of _______ such as English, Maths,
Science and so on.
A. exams B. terms C. subjects D. systems
Question 15. People from ________ cultures bring language skills, new ways of thinking, and creative solutions to difficult
problems.
A. diverse B. diversify C. diversity D. diversification
Question 16. When Carol called last night, I ________ my favourite show on television.
A. watched B. have watched C. was watching D. had watched
Question 17. Cutting back on red meat consumption can reduce your intake of fat, sodium and sugar, _______ can cause
obesity, heart disease, and cancer.
A. that B. which C. what D. it
Question 18. The mother told her son _______ so impolitely.
A. not behave B. not to behave C. not behaving D. did not behave
Question 19. I am so _______ that I cannot say anything, but keep silent.
A. nerve B. nervous C. nervously D. nervousness
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the
following exchange.
Question 20. - “What an attractive hair you have got, Mary!” – “_______”
A. Thank you very much. I am afraid B. You are telling a lie. C. Thank you for your compliment D. I don’t like your sayings
Question 21. - “I’ve got an interview next week.” – “_______”
A. That’s great B. Well, good luck C. Thanks D. Yes, please
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 22. Billy, come and give me a hand with cooking.
A. help B. prepare C. be busy D. attempt
Question 23. In some Asian countries, it is customary for people to worship their ancestors.
A. fossils B. elders C. forefathers D. heirs
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 24. “Don’t be such a pessimist. I am sure you’ll get over it. Cheer up!”
A. optimist B. hobbyist C. activist D. feminist
Question 25. School uniform is compulsory in most of Vietnamese schools.
A. optional B. required C. obligatory D. paid
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or
phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30.
Giving a birthday present to a Vietnamese (26) _______ that you pay attention to a few cultural rules of etiquette. You should
pay attention to the recipient’s tastes and hobbies. Flowers, souvenirs, or an item that your friend likes best is suitable for the
situation.
Moreover, a birthday gift (27) _______ covered in colorful papers. It is important that you should take care (28) _______
wrapping your present. It is best to avoid black (29) _______ is the signal of death in Asian countries, including Vietnam. It is
best to wrap your present in bright, cheery colors, like red or pink.
In short, choosing a birthday present in Vietnam is (30) _______ choosing one in other countries. In general, money is not an
issue; Vietnamese people honour the phrase – Plenty of money does not count, the heart does.
Question 26. A. asks B. requires C. requests D. tells
Question 27. A. be B. should C. should be D. was
Question 28. A. to B. in C. of D. for
Question 29. A. which B. what C. of which D. Ø
Question 30. A. more difficult B. most difficult C. so difficult as D. as difficult 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 following questions from 31 to 35.
Predictions about the Cities of the Future
Cities are built to survive and prosper. Over the years, we have learned to transform our surroundings according to our needs. We
have cut through mountains to make more land and created artificial islands to make skyscrapers! City planning, as an organized
profession, has existed for less than a century. However, a considerable amount of evidence (both archaeological and historical)
proves the existence of fully planned cities in ancient times. Over the years, humans have made some mistakes in terms of using
an excessive amount of resources for cities. This gives rise to the question of how sustainable the cities of the future would be.
We might be looking at smart cities in which street lights would only switch on when you are close by and traffic light would be
eliminated by smart driving. Yes! The cities of the future would try to save our resources rather than deplete them.
An example of an advanced city is Kansas. Plans are in place to make Kansas a smart futuristic city in the future. Planners are
considering introducing sensors to monitor the water or replacement. In this way, the city would never be at risk of having broken
pipes.
Question 31. City planning is thought ________.
A. to have become an organized profession for about a hundred years B. to have existed professionally since ancient times
C. to have come into existence to transform nature D. to make more land and created artificial islands to make
skyscrapers
Question 32. Choose the word that has the same meaning as “sustainable”
A. liveable B. unsuitable C. unendurable D. wasteful
Question 33. The most important task in building is ________.
A. to use an excessive amount of resources for cities B. to raise the question about the future
C. to make cities in the future sustainable D. to make future cities more organized
Question 34. All of the following statements may be true about smart cities EXCEPT that ________.
A. street lights automatically switch on when necessary B. traffic light would be controlled by smart driving
C. smart driving wouldn’t need traffic light D. cities in the future would conserve energy
Question 35. The residents in Kansas would not be worried about water in the future because _______.
A. the infrastructure requires no repair or replacement B. the city will have broken pipes
C. city officials often repair or replace the water mains D. there may be no disruption to water supply
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the
following questions.
Question 1. “We’ll go camping as long as the weather is good.”
A. If the weather is better, we will go camping. B. If the weather is fine, we will go camping.
C. We’ll go camping immediately the weather is good. D. The weather is good when we will go camping.
Question 2. They could have taken the car to the garage today.
A. The car could be have taken to the garage today. B. The car have been taken to the garage today.
C. The car could have been took to the garage today. D. The car could have been taken to the garage today.
Question 3. “Where were you last night, Mr. Jenkins?” he said.
A. He wanted to know where Mr. Jenkins had been the following night.
B. He asked Mr. Jenkins where he had been the previous night.
C. He wanted to know where Mr. Jenkins was the night before. D. He asked Mr. Jenkins where was he last night.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of
sentences in the following questions.
Question 4. Jim is my best friend. I borrowed his car yesterday.
A. Jim, whose car I borrowed yesterday, is my best friend. B. Jim, whose car I borrowed yesterday is my best friend.
C. Jim, who is my best friend, borrowed my car yesterday. D. Jim, whose car I lent yesterday, is my best friend.
Question 5. The room is cold. They leave the door open.
A. If they close the door, the room will be cold. B. If they didn’t leave the door open, the room would be cold.
C. If they closed the door, the room will be hot. D. If they closed the door, the room wouldn’t be cold.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the
following exchanges.
Question 6. A: “Congratulations! You did great!” B: “__________.”
A. It’s my pleasure B. It’s nice of you to say so C. That’s ok D. You are welcome
Question 7. “Would you like to go to the movies tonight?” “____________.”
A. No, I don’t like B. I’d love to C. Of course D. Yes, I like it
Read the following passage and mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the blanks.
These days, most people in Britain and the US do not (8) _____ very formal clothes. But sometimes it is important to
wear the right thing.
 Many British people don't think (9) _____ clothes very much. They just like to be comfortable. When they go out to enjoy
themselves, they can wear almost anything. At theatres, cinemas and concerts you can put on (10) _____ you like from elegant
suits and dresses to jeans and sweaters. Anything goes, as long as you (11) _____ clean and tidy.
But in Britain, as well as in the US, men in offices usually wear suits and ties, and women wear dresses or skirts (not
trousers). Doctors, lawyers and business people wear quite formal clothes. And in (12) _____ hotels and restaurants men have to
wear ties and women wear smart dresses.
Question 8. A. buy B. sell C. wear D. know
Question 9. A. to B. on C. at D. about
Question 10. A. who B. what C. why D. whom
Question 11. A. look B. is looking C. looks D. has looked
Question 12. A. one B. little C. some D. a
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.
It is difficult to write rules that tell exactly when we should apologize, but it is not difficult to learn how. If we have done
something to hurt someone’s feelings, or if we have been impolite or rude, we should apologize. An apology indicates that we
realize we have made a mistake, and we are sorry for it. It is a way of expressing our regret for something. When we apologize,
we admit our wrongdoing, usually offer a reason for it, and express regret.
The simplest way to apologize is to say “I’m sorry”, but often that is not enough. Let’s take a common situation. Mario is
late for class and enters the classroom, interrupting the teacher in the middle of the lesson. What does he do? The most polite
action is usually to take a seat as quietly as possible and apologize later. But if the teacher stops and waits for him to say
something, he could apologize simply “I’m sorry I’m late”, ask permission to take his seat, and sit down. Naturally, more than this
– a reason for the tardiness – is needed, but this is not the time or the place for it because he has already caused one interruption
and doesn’t need to make it any longer or worse than it already is.
Question 13. When we apologize, _____________________.
A. we express our happiness B. we express our sadness
C. we admit our wrongdoing, offer a reason for it, and express regret D. we realize our wrongdoing
Question 14. We should apologize _____________________.
A. when we are not happy or lose something B. when we have been impolite, rude or done something to hurt someone’s feeling.
C. when we are angry with somebody about something D. when we feel tired and make mistakes
Question 15. Is it difficult to learn how to apologize somebody?
A. No, hasn’t B. No, it isn’t C. Yes, it is D. not difficult
Question 16. The word “rude” in paragraph 1 could be best replace by _____.
A. polite B. good behavior C. incorrect behavior D. correct behavior
Question 17. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as the most polite action in Mario’s case?
A. keep quiet B. apologize later C. take a seat D. interrupt the teacher
Question 18. What is the simplest way to apologize?
A. We said nothing. B. We admit our wrongdoing. C. We say “I am sorry”. D. We express our regret.
Question 19. It is _____ to write the rules that tell exactly when we should apologize.
A. difficult B. easy C. simple D. common
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 20. Billy attempted to win a place at university.
A. felt like B. enjoyedC. wanted D. tried
Question 21. Love is supposed to follow marriage, not precede it.
A. come before B. come after C. come late D. come later
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the
position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 22. A. support B. project C. believe D. secure
Question 23. A. physical B. cinema C. September D. carefully
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other
three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 24. A. books B. roots C. tables D. roofs
Question 25. A. stopped B. played C. packed D. parked
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.
Students working for their first degree at a university are called undergraduates. When they take their degree we say that
they graduate, and then they are called graduates. If they continue studying at university after they have graduated, they are
called post-graduates. Full-time university students spend all their time studying. They have no other employment. Their course
usually lasts for three or four years. Medical students have to follow a course lasting for six or seven years. Then they graduate as
doctors. In Britain, full-time university students have three terms of about ten weeks in each year. During these terms they go to
lectures or they study by themselves. Many students become members of academic societies and sports clubs and take part in
their activities. Between the university terms they have vacations (or holiday periods). Their vacations are long, but of course
they can use them to study at home.
Question 26. Students who continue studying at university after having graduated are called _____.
A. graduates B. pre – graduates C. under graduates D. post-graduates
Question 27. The word “graduate” in line 2 is closet in meaning to _____.
A. finish studying B. start studying C. study D. learn
Question 28. According to the passage, the full – time university have _____ of about 10 weeks in each year.
A. two terms B. four terms C. seven terms D. three terms
Question 29. The word “employment” in line 4 refers to the _____.
A. work B. music C. play D. money
Question 30. Medical students have to follow a course lasting for _____.
A. four to five years B. only 4 years C. six or seven years D. about 5 years
Question 31. The word “vacations” in line 9 could be replaced by _____.
A. times B. holidays C. visits D. picnics
Question 32. According to the passage, student working for their first degree at _____ are called undergraduates.
A. an university B. laboratory C. a university D. library
Question 33. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as full – time university students?
A. have other work B. go to lectures C. study by themselves D. become members of sports clubs