I.

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in
the same line
1. A. land B. make C. space D. play
2. A. bowls B. cooks C. maps D. parts
3. A. combined B. prepared C. arranged D. consisted
II.Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others in the same line
4. A. promise B. lucky C. country D. explore
5. A. cultural B. financial C. different D. decorate
I.Supply the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Write the answers on your answer sheet.
6. Huong (watch) watches “The Road to Olympia Peak” on VTV3 every Sunday.
7. This film star avoided (recognize) being recognized by photographers by wearing face mask.
8. Has English (become) become a global language for a long time?
9. It’s necessary (know) to know about your country’s history and culture.
10. The shopping mall ( close) had closed before we arrived there.
II. Supply the correct form of the words in capital. Write the answers on your answer sheet.
11. The mother was surprised to hear that her smart son failed the exam.
(SURPRISE)
12. All the tourists are impressed by natural beauty of Trang An. (NATURE)
13. Many campaigns are launched to raise people’s awareness of global warming. (AWARE)
14. Linda was so interested in her imaginary friend after she read that story. (IMAGINE)
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15. The International Day of Happiness is celebrated annually on March 20 . (ANNUAL)
III. Choose the word/ phrase that best fits the gap in each of the following sentences
16. My close friend likes playing _____ guitar in his free time.
A. a B. an C. the D. some
17. Earth Hour was started as a lights-off event ________ Sydney, Australia, in 2007.
A. in B. on C. from D.by
18. This salad is very delicious, ____________?
A. does it B. isn’t it C. are they D. is it
19. My sister’s room is much ____________ than mine.
A. larger B. largest C. most large D. large
20. __________ this museum is small, it is visited by hundreds of people everyday.
A.Because B. Despite C. Although D.However
21. She is a very competitive applicant for this job because she is ________. She can speak both
French and English well.
A. fluent B. native C. punctual D. bilingual
22. - Mai: “Shall we go on a trip to Tam Chuc Pagoda this Saturday?” - Jenny: “____________”
A.Great idea. B. Have a good time. C. You’re welcome. D. Not yet.
23. Tet is a(n) ___________ which occurs in late January or early February.
A. festival B. meeting C. party D. occassion
24. We arranged to meet in front of the bookshop at 8 o’clock, but she never ________.
A. took up B. set up C. got up D. turned up
25. The government________the earthquake victims with food, clothes and medicine.
A. carried B. offered C. gave D. provided
I.Read the text below and choose the most suitable word from the ones given in the box to fill
in each gap.
However tastes popular impresses Also
Banh cuon (steamed rolled pancakes) has been named one of the top dishes from around
the world by Australian daily online Traveller. According to Traveller, banh cuon is a simple
dish and less (26) popular with international tourists compared to pho (noodle soup) and bun
cha (vermicelli with grilled pork and fresh herbs). ___(27) However, making the dish requires a
lot of skills. “There's a certain magic to how these big sheets of steamed rice noodles are made
before they're wrapped around savoury fillings and served with herbs and sauce,” it says. The
famous US magazine, Travel and Leisure, ___(28) also recommended that banh cuon is one
among three must-try dishes on a food tour in Vietnam, besides pho and banh mi. Banh
cuon ____(29) impresses diners with its special cooking style and the harmony of flavours from
its ingredients. The dish can be found across Vietnam, but each region has variations in
ingredients, cooking methods and ___(30) tastes. The most famed variation is said to be found
in banh cuon’s cradle, Thanh Tri, an ancient suburb of Hanoi.
II. Read the text and answer the questions that follow. Write the answers on your answer
sheet.
London is the capital of Great Britain, its political, economic and cultural centre. London
is an ancient city. It is more than twenty centuries old. The population of London including the
suburbs is nine million people. London is one of the biggest cities of the world. It is situated on
the banks of the river Thames, which divides the city into two large parts – the West and the East
End.
London stretches for 30 miles from north to south and for 30 miles from east to west. Its
most important sections are the City, the West End and the East End. The City is a small part of
London, but it is the financial and business centre of the country. There are many big banks and
various offices there. The West End is the part of London where the rich people live. The best
theatres, cinemas, concert halls, large museums, hotels and big shops are found there. The most
beautiful London park – Clyde Park is in this district too.
The East End is the poorest part of London. The workers and the poorest people live here.
There are no beautiful houses and parks here. The East End is unattractive in appearance but it is
very important in the country’s economy.
There are many architectural, art and historical monuments and museums in London such
as the famous British Museum, the National Gallery, St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Nelson Column
and others. Thousands of tourists from all parts of the world come to see them.
31. Which can be the best title of the passage?
A. Living conditions in the East End. B. The introduction of the West End.
C. People’s life in London. D. The brief description of London.
32. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 1 as a characteristic of London?
A. economic B. political C. cultural D. industrial
33. The word “various” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. different B. famous C. similar D. nice
34. The underlined word “it” in paragraph 3 refers to ______.
A. London B. the East End C. the country D. the
economy
35. According to the passage, London ______.
A. is divided into three large parts by the river Thames
B. is the capital of Great Britain, where only rich people live
C. attracts a small number of tourists from all over the world
D. is among the biggest cities in the world
III. Read the following passage and answer the questions by choosing the best answer.
It's nearly the end of the school year and the exam period is approaching. Undoubtedly,
examsput pressure on both students and parents alike. Most parents want to see their children
succeeding academically __(36)_____ they believe a good education gives them an advantage in
life. They want to see their children settled in a rewarding job and be financially well-off. But is
that what their children have planned for themselves? Apparently it is not. Most students either
can't think that far ahead or have no intention of doing so. They ____(37)______ aim low so as
not to be disappointed if they get low marks. However, child psychologists, who have been
consulted on the matter, stress that students should aim high, but at the same time have a variety
__(38)____ other options.As a result, students will not have to worry about grades and in the
long term they will have better chances of succeeding. On the whole, there are many practical
and invaluable things ___(39)____parents can do for their children. Apart from being people
their children can turn to, parents can plan a reasonable schedule that both they and their children
agree on. According to psychologists' instructions, this schedule should include no more than
eight hours of studying, three proper ___(40)____ a day and some exercise.
36. A. because B. although C. so D. however
37. A. would love B. would like C. would rather D. would prefer
38. A. on B. of C. for D. in
39. A. whom B. who C. why D. that
40. A. courses B. dishes C. meals D. plates
I. Rewrite the sentences beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same.
41. When I was a child, I usually went to the local park every Saturday afternoon.
 When I was a child, I used to go to the local park every Saturday afternoon.
42. "Why don't we visit the Royal Citadel first?" Quang said.
 Quang suggested visiting the Royal Citadel first.
43.He feels sorry that he can't come to his brother's wedding.
 He wishes he could come to his brother's wedding.
44. The car breaks down so often because you don’t take good care of it.
 If you took good care of it, the car wouldn’t break down so often.
45. Alex was very disappointed. He could not keep on working.
 Alex was so disapointed that he could not keep on working.
II. Rewrite the sentences using the given words so that it keeps the same meaning. Do not change
the form of the words.
46. Smoking is not allowed on the underground. (MUST)
You must not smoke on the underground.
47. I am leaving now so that I won't be late for work. (ORDER)
I am leaving now in order to not be late for work.
48. People say that the man is a great teacher. (TO )
 The man is said to be a great teacher.
49. I have never read such as an interesting novel as The Little Prince. (MOST)
 The Little Prince is the most interesting book I have ever read.
50. Her grandfather will probably have a quick recovery from his operation. (GETTING)
 Her grandfather stands a good chance of getting a quick recovery from his operation.
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