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15 2021

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. rained B. jumped C. arrived D. followed
2: A. sun B. fun C. hunt D. put
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the
position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
3: A. actor B. adult C. effort D. area
4: A. recommend B. fortunate C. entertain D. disappear

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
5: He is very handsome, _______?
A. is he B. are they C. isn’t he D. aren’t they
6: This house is going _______by my mother
A. sold B. to be sold C. to sold D. to sell
7: She likes reading books _______the library.
A. in B. at C. on D. from
8: _______he worked, the more he earned.
A. The more hard B. The hard C. The harder D. The hardest
9: Indiana University, one of the largest in the nation, is located in a _______town.
A. small beautiful Midwestern B. beautiful Midwestern small
C. Midwestern beautiful small D. beautiful small Midwestern
10: At this time last night when she came home, he _______the newspaper.
A. is reading B. was reading C. is reading D. read
11: People should stop smoking _______it is extremely detrimental to health.
A. although B. despite C. because D. because of
12: She will take management training course ________.
A. right after the epidemic has been controlled
B. as soon as the epidemic was controlled
C. when the epidemic had been controlled
D. until the epidemic will be controlled
13: ______ the email - supposedly from Boyd's Bank - to be genuine, she was tricked into
disclosing her credit card details.
A. Believe B. Being believed
C. To believe D. Having believed
14: The Internet has made _______between distant parts of the world easier
A. communicate B. Communication
C. communicative D. communicatively
15: That’s the trouble with the night shift. It _______your private life too much.
A. breaks in B. breaks into C. breaks through D. breaks up
16: Foreign students who are _______a decision about which school to attend may not know
exactly where the choices are located
A. doing B. making C. taking D. having
17: The _______of toothpaste are located in the health and beauty section of the supermarket.
A. tubes B. pints C. sticks D. quarts
18: At the _______level, you can join three-year or four-year colleges.
A. primary B. secondary C. postgraduate D. undergraduate
19: Alex dreams of going on tour - he’s just waiting for his big _______to get his foot in the
door of the music industry.
A. deal B. break C. cake D. cheese

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
20: Changes in attitudes, family values, and generational status can occur in both the majority
and minority cultures as the two interact; however, typically one culture dominates.
A. normally B. rarely C. specially D. uncommonly
21: Flats which crucial tare both comfortable and reasonably priced are rare in the current
context of economic crisis.
A. unusual B. uncommon C. non- standard D. non- existent

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.
22: We are very grateful to Professor Humble for his generosity in donating this wonderful
painting to the museum.
A. meanness B. sympathy C. gratitude D. churlishness
23: The works of such men as the English philosophers John Locke and Thomas Hobbes helped
pave the way for academic freedom in the modern sense.
A. terminate B. prevent C. initiate D. lighten

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following
exchanges
24: Two students Jean and Daniel are talking about English.
- Jean: “Would you say that English is a global language?”
- Daniel: “_______.”
A. Yes, it has B. I like it
C. Oh, absolutely D. Yes, it was ever
25: Sarah and Kathy are talking about bad habits of children
Sarah: “Children under ten shouldn't stay up late to play computer games.”
Kathy: “_______. It’s not good for their health.”
A. I don't quite agree with you B. Yes, I share your opinion.
C. You are absolute wrong. D. Surely, they shouldn't

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 VIDEO LOGGERS
One rather unlikely word that has recently entered the language is “blog”, a shortened
form of “web log”. A blog is a diary posted on the Internet by the person writing it – the blogger
(26) _______presumably expects (27) _______people to read it. It is ironical that modern
technology is being used to (28) _______new life into such an old-fashioned form as the
personal journal. And now, as the technology about video camera is making easier to use, we
have the video log, or “vlog”. Vlogging does not require highly sophisticated equipment: a
digital video camera, a high-speed Internet connection and a host are all that is needed. Vloggers
can put anything that takes their fancy onto their personal website. Some vloggers have no
ambitions rather than to show films they have shot while on holiday in exotic places. ( 29)
_______vlogs can also serve more ambitious purposes. For instance, amateur film-makers who
want to make a (30) _______ for themselves might publish their work on the Internet. And
increasingly, vlogs are being used to publicize political and social issues that are not newsworthy
enough to get coverage by the mass media. It is still too early to predict whether vlogging will
ever take off in a major way or if it is just a passing fad, but its potential is only now becoming
apparent.
(Adapted from weblog – Wikipedia – The free encyclopedia)
26: A. who B. which C. whom D. when
27: A. the others B. other C. another D. others
28: A. add B. inhale C. insert D. breathe
29: A. However B. Hence C. Moreover D. Therefore
30: A. publicity B. fame C. name D. promotion

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions
Education is much more open-ended and all-inclusive than schooling. Education knows no
bounds. It can take place anywhere, whether in the shower or on the job, whether in a kitchen or
on a tractor. It includes both the formal learning that takes place in schools and the whole
universe of informal learning. The agents of education can range from a revered grandparent to
the people debating politics on the radio, from a child to a distinguished scientist. Whereas
schooling has a certain predictability, education quite often produces surprises.
A chance conversation with a stranger may lead a person to discover how little is known of
other religions. People are engaged in education in infancy. Education, then, is a very broad,
inclusive term. It is a lifelong process, a process that starts long before the start of school, and
one that should be an integral part of one's entire life.
Schooling, on the other hand, is a specific, formalized process, whose general pattern varies little
from one setting to the next. Throughout a country, children arrive at school at approximately the
same time, take assigned seats, are taught by an adult, use similar textbooks, do homework, take
exams, and so on. The slices of reality that are to be learned, whether they are the alphabet or an
understanding of the workings of government, have usually been limited by the boundaries of the
subjects being taught. For example, high school students know that they are not likely to find
out in their classes the truth about political problems in their communities or what the newest
filmmakers are experimenting with. There are definite conditions surrounding the formalized
process of schooling.
31: What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The more years students go to school, the better their education is.
B. Students benefit from schools, which require long hours and homework.
C. The best school teach a wide variety of subject.
D. Education and schooling are quite different experiences.
32: The word “chance” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. lively B. unexpected C. passive D. usual
33: The word “they” in paragraph 2 refers________.
A. slices of reality B. similar textbooks
C. boundaries D. seats
34: The passage support which of the following conclusions?
A. Education systems need to be radically reformed.
B. Going to school is only part of how people become educated.
C. Education involves many years of professional training.
D. Without formal education, people would remain ignorant.
35: Which of the following is NOT mentioned as agents of education?
A. a distinguished eminent scientist
B. a respected grandparent
C. the people debating politics on the radio
D. political problems

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions.
Cambridge University is considering axing compulsory written exams, allowing students
to use laptops or iPads instead, after tutors complained that students' handwriting is becoming
illegible. Academics say the move, which would bring an end to over 800 years of tradition, has
come about because students rely too heavily on laptops in lectures, and are losing the ability to
write by hand.
Dr. Sarah Pearsall, a senior lecturer at Cambridge University, said handwriting is
becoming a ''lost art'' among the current generation of students. She added, ''It's increasingly hard
for our examiners to read students' scripts. Those with illegible writing are forced to come back
to their college during the summer holidays to read their answers aloud in the presence of two
university administrators. It's extraordinarily commendable that the University is considering
reforms to its examination practices.''
Sir Anthony Seldon, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Buckingham, said it is
inevitable that universities will move to computers as handwriting deteriorates in the coming
years. ''We have to accept the reality. Handwriting has now become an optional, not a necessary,
part of education. There simply isn't the same time in the curriculum for learning elegant,
beautiful handwriting. Life is so quick now. Everybody writes as if they were a doctor writing a
prescription, '' he said. ''Handwriting is not necessary for great thought, great English, or great
intelligence. Some of our finest wordsmiths today write using laptops, and we have to fight to
preserve what is really important, such as the use of great English or great sentence structures.''
Others, however, were not very positive about the move. Tracey Trussell, a handwriting
expert, urged Cambridge to ensure that students continue to write by hand. She said, ''It's vital
that people continue to write by hand. Writing by hand improves memory and equates to a higher
rate of comprehension and information retention. '' There is also concern that schools could
follow Cambridge's example by moving away from handwriting. Dr. Jane Medwell, Associate
Professor of Education at the University of Nottingham, is concerned that scrapping
handwritten exams in universities could prompt ''downward curriculum pressure'' on primary and
secondary schools to follow suit.
(Adapted from http: //www. telegraph. co. uk)
36: Which of the following best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Cambridge University in an Attempt to Improve Students' Handwriting
B. Cambridge University Pondering Changes to its Exam Practices
C. Cambridge University Attacked again for Abolishing Written Exams
D. Cambridge University to Replace Written with Oral Exams
37: According to paragraph 1, Cambridge University has a long-standing tradition of _______.
A. offering academic tutorials B. organising handwritten exams
C. relying heavily on technology D. training students in legible handwriting
38: The word ''Those'' in paragraph 2 refers to _______.
A. examiners B. students C. scripts D. administrators
39: The word "deteriorates'' in paragraph 3 mostly means _______.
A. remains unchanged B. becomes more important
C. improves gradually D. gets worse and worse
40: It can be inferred from what Sir Anthony Seldon said in paragraph 3 that _______.
A. schools in the country used to have more time for handwriting practice
B. schools in the country have failed to preserve the beauty of English
C. people's handwriting generally reflects their intelligence and linguistic competence
D. the majority of doctors these days no longer write prescriptions by hand
41: The word ''scrapping'' in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. reconsidering B. eliminating C. introducing D. discouraging
42: Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Cambridge University’s move away from handwriting has already set an unprecedented
example for other schools to follow.
B. Sarah Pearsall acknowledged handwriting as an art form to be preserved among the current
generation of students at Cambridge University.
C. Sir Anthony Seldon claimed that learning to use great English was more important than
learning to write by hand beautifully.
D. Most of the tutors at Cambridge are skeptical of the university's decision regarding
handwritten exams

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of
the following questions.
43: Physics (A) is one of (B) my favorite (C) subjects when I was (D) a student.
44: Some manufacturers are not only (A) raising their prices (B) but also (C) decreasing the
production of (D) its products.
45: (A) The whole matter is (B) farther complicated by (C) the fact that Amanda and Jo
refuse to speak (D) to each other.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the
following questions
46: She started to play the piano 5 years ago.
A. She didn’t play the piano 5 years ago.
B. She has known how to play the piano for 5 years.
C. She played the piano 5 years ago.
D. The last time she played the piano was 5 years ago.
47: Conan said to me, “If I were you, I would read different types of books in different ways.”
A. Conan ordered me to read different types of books in different ways.
B. I said to Conan to read different types of books in different ways to me.
C. I read different types of books in different ways to Conan as he told me.
D. Conan advised me to read different types of books in different ways.
48: John is not here, perhaps he is ill.
A. John needn't be here because he is ill.
B. Because of his illness, John shouldn't have been here.
C. John might be ill, so he is not here.
D. John must be ill, so he is not here.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of
sentences in the following questions
49: Nam was so rude to them last night. Now he feels regretful.
A. Nam regrets to have been so rude to them last night.
B. Nam regrets having so rude to them last night.
C. Nam wishes he hadn’t been so rude to them last night.
D. Nam wishes he weren’t so rude to them last night.
50. He has great intelligence. He can solve all the problems very quickly
A. So intelligent is he that he can solve all the problems very quickly.
B. He is very intelligent that he can solve all the problems very quickly.
C. An intelligent student is he that he can solve all the problems very quickly
D. So intelligent a student is he that he can solve all the problems very quickly.

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16 2021

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. repeated B. missed C. attacked D. coughed
2: A. hike B. wind C. child D. tide

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the
position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
3: A. secure B. decent C. caring D. heavy
4: A. architect B. mineral C. luxury D. tsunami

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
5: Going swimming in the summer is interesting, _______?
A. isn’t it B. was it C. doesn’t it D. did it
6: Money _______to the homeless shelter by Larry.
A. donated B. was donating C. was donated D. donates
7: Can you translate this from English _______ French?
A. in B. into C. on D. with
8: ______ it is, the more I like it.
A. Most adventurous B. The most adventurous
C. The more adventurous D. More adventurous
9: When I first met him, he was wearing a _______jacket.
A. brown nice leather B. nice leather brown
C. leather nice brown D. nice brown leather
10: While Jimmy ______ a joke his teacher walked in.
A. was telling B. told C. tells D. has told
11: He managed to keep his job _______the manager had threatened to sack him.
A. because B. although C. because of D. in spite of
12: _______ England, she will have studied English for 2 months.
A. Before she came to B. By the time she comes to
C. While she was in D. After she came to
13: ______ in this country, the survey found that up to 20% of twelve year-olds in some schools
were showing early signs of nicotine addiction.
A. To be conducted B. Conducting
C. Having conducting D. Having been conducted
14: Unfortunately, the solution to this problem is neither simple nor _______.
A. economy B. economize C. economical D. economically
15: You _______your grandfather. You both have the same nose and mouth.
A. get after B. take after C. get up D. take up
16: A new TV show has sparked _______by showing the positive side of dropping out of
college.
A. controversy B. argument C. contention D. debate
17: American business is annoyed when anybody _______a fuss about such matters.
A. takes B. brings C. makes D. does
18: There was a _______of thunder and then it started to pour with rain.
A. series B. clap C. sound D. flash
19: I know Jenny is pregnant, because I heard it straight from _______ mouth.
A. the horse's mouth B. the cow's C. the dog's D. the pig's

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
20: Currently, people tend to prefer temporary jobs rather than going for a full time work.
A. permanent B. unstable C. complicated D. guess
21: The speaker paused. He hesitated to answer the direct raised by the audience.
A. decided B. continued C. determined D. wavered

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.
22: Ships crossing the oceans can receive signals from satellites that enable them to calculate
their position accurately.
A. carelessly B. imprecisely C. uneasily D. untruthfully
23: It's not a pleasant feeling to discover you've been taken for a ride by a close friend.
A. driven away B. deceived deliberately
C. given a lift D. created with sincerity

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the
following exchanges.
24: Laura and Anna first met each other.
Nam: “Where are you from?” - Min: “_______.”
A. Well, I am a student B. I’m from Seoul, Korea
C. I'm here only for two days D. From 17th to 18th of July
25: Peter and Mary are talking about burning fossil fuels.
- Peter: "Burning fossil fuels may have negative effects on environment."
- Mary: “______. It causes air pollution."
A. I'm not sure about that B. You're wrong
C. I don’t quite agree D. That's quite true

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
In an educational context, the term ‘learner independence’ has gained increasing
importance in recent years. It is of particular (26) _______ to language learning and commonly
refers to the way students confidently control and organise their own language learning process.
While some people seem to have an almost instinctive flaw for languages, (27) _______have to
rely on strategies to maximise their skills and learn a foreign language more effectively.
The main thing to remember is that becoming a truly independent learner ultimately
depends above all on taking responsibility for your own learning and being prepared to take
every opportunity available to you to learn. You also increase your chances of (28) _______by
learning according to your own needs and interests, using all available resources. Research
shows that learners (29) _______adopt this approach will undoubtedly manage to broaden their
language abilities considerably and, (30) _______are more likely to achieve their objectives in
the longer term.
(Adapted from “Complete Advanced” by Laura Mathews and Barbara Thomas)
26: A. resemblance B. acceptance C. relevance D. acquaintance
27: A. each B. every C. others D. Few
28: A. interest B. failure C. suspicision D. success
29: A. who B. why C. which D. where
30: A. though B. as a result C. because D. in contrast

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or A to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions
Body language is a vital form of communication. In fact, it is believed that the various forms
of body language contribute about 70 percent to our comprehension. It is important to note,
however, that body language varies in different cultures. Take for example, eye movement. In
the USA a child is expected to look directly at a parent or teacher who is scolding him/her. In
other cultures the opposite is true. Looking directly at a teacher or parent in such a situation is
considered a sign of disrespect.
Another form of body language that is used differently, depending on the culture, is distance.
In North America people don't generally stand as close to each other as in South America. Two
North Americans who don't know each other well will keep a distance of four feet between them,
whereas South Americans in the same situation will stand two to three feet apart. North
Americans will stand closer than two feet apart only if they are having a confidential
conversation or if there is intimacy between them.
 Gestures are often used to communicate. We point a finger, raise an eyebrow, wave an arm –
or move any other part of the body – to show what we want to say. However, this does not mean
that people all over the world use the same gestures to express the same meanings. Very often we
find that the same gestures can communicate different meanings, depending on the country. An
example of a gesture that could be misinterpreted is sticking out the tongue. In many cultures it
is a sign of making a mistake, but in some places it communicates ridicule. intimacy
misinterpreted it.
The dangers of misunderstanding one another are great. Obviously, it is not enough to learn
the language of another culture. You must also learn its non-verbal signals if you want to
communicate successfully.
(Adapted from "Reading Academic English" by Judy Rapoport, Ronit Broder and Sarah
Feingold)
31: What is the passage mainly about?
A. Misunderstandings in communication.
B. Interpretations of gestures in different cultures.
C. The significance of non-verbal signals in America.
D. Non-verbal communication across cultures.
32: The word "misinterpreted" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. mispronounced B. misbehaved C. misspelled D. misunderstood
33: The word "it" in paragraph 3 refers to _______.
A. the country B. an example
C. sticking out the tongue D. making a mistake
34: As stated in the passage, in order to communicate successfully with people from another
culture, it is advisable for a person _______.
A. to use the body language of the people from that culture
B. to learn both the language and non-verbal signals of that culture
C. to learn only non-verbal signals of that culture
D. to travel to as many countries as possible
35: Which form of body language is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. distance B. posture C. gesture D. eye movement

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or A to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions
Educating children at home as an alternative to formal education is an option chosen by
families in many parts of the world. The homeschooling movement is popular in the United
States, where close to one million Children are educated at home. In Canada, 1 percent of
school-age children are homeschooled, and the idea also enjoys growing popularity in Australia,
where 20, 000 families homeschool their children. The movement is not limited to these
countries. Homeschooling families can be found all over the world, from Japan to Taiwan to
Argentina to South Africa.
Homeschooling is not a novel idea. In fact, the idea of sending children to spend most of
their day away from home at a formal school is a relatively new custom. In the United States, for
example, it was not until the latter part of the nineteenth century that state governments began
making school attendance compulsory. Before that, the concept of a formal education was not so
widespread. Children learned the skills they would need for adult life at home from tutors or
their parents, through formal instruction or by working side by side with the adults of the family.
 In the modern developed world, where the vast majority of children attend school, families
choose homeschooling for a variety of reasons. For people who live in remote areas, such as the
Australian outback or the Alaskan Wilderness, homeschooling may be their only option.
Children who have exceptional talents in the arts or other areas may be homeschooled so that
they have more time to devote to their special interests. Much of the homeschooling movement is
made up of families who, for various reasons, are dissatisfied with the schools available to them.
They may have a differing educational philosophy, they may be concerned about the safety of
the school environment, or they may feel that the local schools cannot adequately address their
children's educational needs. Although most families continue to choose a traditional classroom
education for their children, homeschooling as an alternative educational option is becoming
more popular.
36: Which of the following could be the main idea of the passage?
A. A new form of school: Homeschooling
B. Homeschool option: a common form of education all over the world.
C. The reasons why children should be educated at home.
D. The origin of Homeschooling.
37: What does the word “that” in paragraph 2 refer to?
A. the second half of the 19th century
B. the beginning of the 19th century
C. the former part of the 19th century
D. the end of the 19th century
38: The word "widespread" in paragraph 2 mostly means _______.
A. uncommon B. customary C. exceptional D. prevalent
39: According to the passage, the following are true about the Homeschooling, EXCEPT
_______.
A. Many families in both developed and developing countries choose to educate their children at
home.
B. Parents or tutors were the ones who taught the children necessary skills in society.
C. People got familiar with school attendance before choosing to learn at home.
D. Before modern times, most students did not attend the school.
40: As mentioned in the last paragraph, children in rural areas _______.
A. have no choice but stay at home to learn.
B. prefer to improve their extraordinary interests.
C. are not contented with the philosophy of the schools available.
D. believe that their needs to study is more than what a normal school can provide.
41: The word “adequately” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. correctly B. applicably C. sufficiently D. inappropriately
42: What does the author mean in the last sentence?
A. Families are gradually aware of the importance of school attendance.
B. More and more parents choose homeschooling to educate their children.
C. Homeschooling will replace the traditional classroom one day in the future.
D. Many people prefer formal schools because of its fame.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of
the following questions.
43: (A) The man (B) is invited (C) to the Clambake last night (D) but he couldn’t come.
44: He managed (A) to repair the car by (B) herself whenever he (C) had free (D) time.
45: I (A) don’t think it would be (B) political to (C) ask (D) for loan just now

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the sentence
given in each of the following questions.
46: We last went to Hanoi two weeks ago.
A. We haven't been to Hanoi for two weeks.
B. We have been to Hanoi for two weeks.
C. We went to Hanoi for two weeks.
D. We didn’t go to Hanoi for two weeks.
47: "Why don’t we stay at home and watch television?" he said
A. He suggested staying at home and watching television.
B. He denied staying at home and watching television.
C. He promised to stay at home and watch television.
D. He refused to stay at home and watch television.
48: Passengers are not allowed to walk on the line.
A. Passengers may walk on the line
B. Passengers should walk on the line
C. Passengers mustn’t walk on the line.
D. Passengers needn’t walk on the line.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of
sentences in the following questions.
49: He often gets up late in the morning. He goes to school late.
A. He wishes he gets up early in the morning, he won’t go to school late.
B. Providing that he gets up early in the morning, he won’t go to school late.
C. Unless he got up early in the morning, he wouldn’t go to school late.
D. If only he got up early in the morning, he wouldn’t go to school late.
50: He started computer programming in 2010. He left school at that time.
A. Only when he started computer programming in 2010 did he leave school.
B. Hardly had he started computer programming in 2010 when he left school.
C. No sooner had he left school than he started computer programming in 2010.
D. Before he left school, he had started computer programming in 2010.