Professional Documents
Culture Documents
I. Circle the best option A, B, C or D to choose the word whose underlined part is
pronounced differently from those of the others.
II. Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the world that differs from the other
three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
19. He had repeatedly warned the children _____ playing too near the canal.
20. Good restaurants serving traditional English food are very hard to _____.
22. If you don’t know the language, you may have to use _____ language.
23. The government has recently _____ the buildings in the old section of the city.
25. You’ll have to go for an interview tomorrow, but don’t worry. It’s just a_____.
26. Since the _____ of the motor car, road accidents have increased.
27. I must have browsed through hundreds of _____, but I have no idea where to go
for this year holiday.
29. I was _____ in the book I was reading and didn’t hear the phone.
30. He couldn’t _____ his father that he was telling the truth.
33. ________ it’s raining; she’s going for a walk in the park.
34. ________ she finishes her homework soon; she will fail the class.
37. Jennifer decided to leave Tom ________ he was too worried about his job.
38. Dennis bought a new jacket ________ he had received one as a gift last week.
39. Bradley claims that there will be trouble ________ he doesn’t complete the job.
40. Janice will have finished the report ________ the time you receive the letter.
III. Supply the correct forms of the words given in bold to complete the
sentences.
41. School must try to make science more …………… to youngsters. (ATTRACT)
45. These are novels that …………… represent human experience. (AUTHENTIC)
48. If an invoice is not paid within seven days, we automatically send out a …….……
(REMIND)
READING
Recently, we made a trip to revisit Dong Ho Village with a desire to meet old
artisan Nguyen Huu Sam. Just when we arrived at the dyke in the village and talked
with the villagers about the (51) __________, they intimately told us about him.
The old house owned by the artisan is (52) __________ in a long alley of the
village. On the walls of the house there are many folk paintings in different genres,
from daily life paintings to landscape. (53) _______ shown in a set of “four seasons”.
Mr. Sam told us about his past. (54) __________ he was three years old, he was
instructed in the craft of making Dong Ho paintings by his father. At five, he could
help his father apply the Dong Ho paintings. At seven, he was able to draw with a pen
(55) _________ made the most difficult samples. Years went by and the soul of Dong
Ho folk paintings has kept seashell powder paint to the Poonah-paper.
Artisan Nguyen Huu Lam has always been devoted to the making of Dong Ho
paintings and has waited for opportunities to restore this traditional (57) __________.
In 1967, when the local authorities assigned him to restore the traditional genre of
Dong Ho folk paintings, he gathered 50 (58) __________ with professional skills and
collected hundreds of woodblocks to establish the Dong Ho Painting Cooperative.
Thanks to his efforts, such famous paintings (59) __________ “Rat’s wedding”,
“Rooster”, “Scene of jealousy” and “Writing verses about precious flowers” has been
revived. Dong Ho paintings have been available in many (60) _________ of the world
such as Japan, France, Germany, Singapore and the United States.
II. Circle the best option A, B, C or D for each gap to complete the passage.
Many visitors come to Tatter bridge to see the wonderful art (61) __________
and museums, the beautiful buildings and the fantastic parks. Few people go outside
the city, and so they miss out on (62) ________ the scenery and the fascinating history
of this beautiful area. This brochure will tell you what you can see if you (63)
________ a short bus ride out of the city.
The beautiful village of Tatter bridge was (64) __________ to the children’s
writer Jane Potter, whose stories of Benjamin Bear (65) __________ loved by adults
and children around the world. Jane Potter’s home is now a museum and tea shop, and
is well (66) __________ a visit just for its wonderful gardens. It also has a gift shop
where you can buy (67) __________ and books. Tatter bridge has a number of
interesting shops (68) __________ an excellent cake shop, and ‘Wendy’s Gift shop’
where you can find lots of unusual gifts made (69) __________ hand by local artists.
Lover of Jane Potter’s books should also walk to the Green Valley woods, which have
not changed since Jane Potter (70) ________ her stories there one hundred years ago.
69. A. at B. in C. with D. by
III. Read the following passage, answer/ complete the questions/ statements
below.
Eskimos live in the Polar areas between latitude 66° N and the North Pole. There
are Eskimos in the Northern Canada, Greenland and Siberia. This means that they are
the only people who have their origins both in the Old World (Europe and Asia) and in
the New World (America).
It is difficult to make an accurate estimate but there are probably about 50,000
Eskimos. Eskimos are not usually tall but they have powerful legs and shoulders. They
have a yellowish skin and straight, black hair. Eskimos have a common language and
can understand members of another group although they may come from many
thousands of miles away. The most important unit in Eskimo society is the family.
Marriage is by mutual consent. The Eskimos do not have a special marriage ceremony.
In the Eskimo community, the most important people are the older man. They
control the affairs of the groups; the economic system of the Eskimo communities
works like a commune: they share almost everything. Eskimos live by hunting, fishing
WRITING
I. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one.
76. It not good for you to stay up late and play games until midnight.
You .................................................................................................................
79. Although Jack drives carefully on public roads, he is a terror on the racetrack.
Jack is a ..........................................................................................................
80. Our science correspondent sees this new invention as the answer to many of our
problem.
According to ...................................................................................................
Only by ..........................................................................................................
83. It was his own fault that he lost his job. He was late for work every morning.
If ...................................................................................................................
As long as .......................................................................................................
II. Arrange the words and phrase given to make meaningful sentences.
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87. A number/ villages developed/ certain craft for the local market to bring/ local
towns or capital cities/ sale.
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88. These craft villages/ undergo periods of varying success/ failure throughout/ 20 th
century.
89. Some craft village hall, the trade villages/ develop and preserved their best skills/
designs.
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90. In the craft village hall, the trade villagers often worship and periodically pay
their respects/ the sacred craft master/ handicraft, who has exploits/ founding, teaching
or preserving the particular designs/ the villages produce.
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91. Since Vietnam’s current labor costs/ be lower/ compare/ other countries, it brings
advantages/ medium and small handcraft manufacturers.
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92. When Giang got the loans/ the project, he/ open/ a smallest enterprise/ ceramics.
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95. Some heads/ the businesses had problems/ find markets/ for/ they/ not been
trained in management.
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NOTES
I. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.
II. Choose a word in each line that has different stress pattern
I. Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete the sentences or replace the
underline word.
11. Mary was very unhappy last week, but she has __________ now.
12. Dubai’s Palm Islands in the blue ocean is the __________ of a good and sunny
light.
13. This place is so ____ with the non-stop flow of customers to come and enjoy Pho.
14. You don’t need to __________ to go to the mail-jeans and a T-shirt are fine.
15. Ha Noi also offers a night life as exciting as __________ in Ho Chi Minh City.
18. Linda is taking extra lessons to __________ what she missed while she was sick.
22. We really can’t __________ living like this – we’ll have to find a bigger house.
A. go out B. go over C. go up D. go on
23. When you want to relax, you’ll have one of the world’s__________ cities at your
feet, with more than 40% green space and open water to enjoy.
25. Opened in 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco still ranks among the
top 10 __________ bridge spans in the world.
II. Supply the correct forms of the words given in bold complete the sentences.
27. Verona is a very nice breath-taking place with very nice __________ atmosphere.
(FASCINATE)
28. Ho Chi Minh offers a wider range of __________, especially the nightlife with lots of
concerts for you to choose. (ENTERTAIN)
30. Industrialization and __________ as well as global integration have big impact on
lifestyle in the cities. (MODERN)
31. City icons play an important role in the efforts of cities to get __________
(REMEMBER)
32. You’ll have __________ opportunities to widen your global horizons while living
in this cultural capital city. (LIMIT)
33. Vancouver is also great for __________, jogging, and skateboarding. (HIKE)
34. Ha Long Bay is the __________ place for riding, snorkeling, scuba diving, and
relaxing. (IDEA)
35. City is often described as a large and a highly __________ area. (POPULATE)
III. Complete the sentences with suitable phrasal verb from the box.
turn up pull down turn back take off get over
36. You need to __________ your shoes before going inside the house.
37. Tom is not very punctual. He usually __________ ten minutes after the lesson has
started.
38. They __________ the old cinema to build a new shopping mall.
40. The police never __________ all hope of finding the lost child.
41. A committee has been __________ to organize social events for the students.
43. Please __________ your shoes when you come into the house.
READING
I. Read the passage and fill in the blanks with the given words in the box.
FACTOR RESIDENT FIND OUT MAKE HOUSEHOLDS
There are 21,900 (46) __________in an area of less than 100 hectares of the Old
Quarter in Hanoi. In many houses, an entire family may (47) __________ no more
than a single room.
A house on Hang Ca street built in the 1940s, originally belonged to one wealthy
man and his wives, and now there are six households here with about 30 people. Many
say the convenience of Old Quarter living compensates for the shortage of (48)
__________. Tradition is also a(n) (49) _____ because residents have bigger houses
elsewhere but still no one wants to sell the old house or rooms (50)______ these are
the houses of the (51)______.
The authorities of Hanoi have had a plan to (52) _________ 25,000 of the Old
Quarter’s 84,000, (53) _________ beginning in 2009 when 1,900 households will go
to a new development area, across the Red River.
However, people don't want to live in a high-rise block because they are not used
to it. Authorities will take time to (54) _________ what people will need to (55)
_________them feel comfortable in their new neighborhood.
III. Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each
question
Ho Chi Minh city is a metropolis where life is very busy and hasty. The best way to
enjoy the balance in your mind is such a busy and hasty. The best way to enjoy the
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balance in your mind in such a busy city it to sit on the balcony of one the numerous
coffee houses scattered throughout the city. In this way, you will be out of the crowd
but able to look down on the street hustle below. You will also be drinking the
beverage that must be at least partly responsible for the kinetic energy that has
transformed this city into one of the most sophisticated commercial hubs of Southeast
Asia in just 20 years - it is coffee. The classic Vietnamese coffee served in this city
comprises strong coffee dripped from a small metal filter into a cup containing a
quarter as much sweetened condensed milk, then stirred and poured over ice in a glass.
Coffee was introduced to Vietnam by the French in the late 19th century but the
country quickly became a strong exporter.
"Discover" and "Thought". The "Passiona", another brand of Trung Nguyen, has been
promoted for women with the promise that drinking this type of coffee would maintain
perfect skin and a life of "passion and success".
56. The "Passiona", for women with the promise that drinking this type of coffee
women may have all of the following EXCEPT that
58. Which of the following are true about Trung Nguyen Coffee EXCEPT that
II. Write complete sentences, using the words/ phrases given in their cored forms.
You can add some more necessary words, but you have to use all the words given.
I. Supply the correct forms of the words given in bold complete the sentences.
18.Helen was worried about her test, and she didn't sleep well. She was very
tired after a ___________ night. (SLEEP)
II. Complete the sentences with the words from the box. Use each word once only.
24. The headmaster was very ___________ with Tom because of his bad
behavior at school.
26. Bob looks depressed and ___________. He's constantly signing and
complaining.
27. Paul was ___________ when he heard his song on the radio.
30. Peter felt ___________ when he was treated in front of some girls.
37. Peter asked Jane why ___________ the film on T.V the previous night.
C. will be D. can be
A. told me B. told to me
C. said me D. says to me
READING
Upset
Dear Upset,
Well, that is a nasty problem. If you really wanted to do something, you could explain
how you feel. Tell them that they should not go on with the gossip. But it might be too
direct for some people. I suggest you try to keep away from it as much as possible.
Keep quiet, or better still, just leave them if you are not comfortable with the topic of
discussion.
Wiselady
a. Underline the phrasal verbs in the letters and say what they mean.
b. Mark the sentences (T) for (True) and (F) for (False)
T F
35. Miss Wiselady suggests Upset should deal with the gossip __ __
directly.
II. Read the text and use the words in the box to fill in the blanks.
Adolescence is the period between childhood and young adulthood. Your body
will change in (51) ___________. Your brain will grow and you'll have improved self-
control and (52) ___________. Physical changes are different for everyone, so you
don't need to feel (53) ___________ or frustrated!
You'll experience emotional changes as well. You'll feel you want more (54)
___________ and responsibility. You may become more (55) ___________ and care
about other people's opinions, especially those of your friends. But remember you'll
need adult support and guidance to make (56) ___________ decisions and overcome
stress.
III. Read the passage and choose the correct answer for each questions.
British teenagers sit up to 70 exams and tests before they reach their GCSEs
(The General Certificate of Secondary Education). But there are ways to ease the
stress at exam time.
What a student eats and drinks in the run-up to exams can influence how clearly
they think and how happy they feel. A balanced diet with lots of fruit and vegetables,
fish and complex carbohydrates will help them concentrate and think clearly. Too
much high-fat, high-sugar and high-caffeine food and drink can make studying harder.
Parents should be flexible around exam time. When a child is revising all day,
don't worry about household jobs that are left undone or untidy bedrooms. If they're a
bit moody they should stay calm. They can help a child to revise by making sure they
have somewhere comfortable to study.
WRITING
60. "Where did you go last night?" she said to her boyfriend.
A. She asked her boyfriend where he had gone the night before.
C. She asked her boyfriend where had he gone the night before.
A. The boy told the girl that he hadn't broken her watch.
B. The boy asked the girl that he hadn't broken her watch.
C. The boy told the girl that he didn't break her watch.
D. The boy told the girl that he hadn't broken your watch.
65. "Don't make noise because I am listening music now." he said to me.
66. "I have just seen your mother this morning." Laura said to Lewis.
A. Laura told Lewis I have just seen your mother this morning.
B. Laura told Lewis she had just seen his mother that morning.
C. Laura told Lewis she has just seen his mother that morning.
D. Laura told Lewis he had just seen her mother that morning.
B. She told me she had been intending to meet me the next day.
A B C D
71. They wanted to know how much could you pay for it.
A B C D
72. You promised you will go on a picnic with us the next Sunday.
A B C D
A B C D
74. Ron said that he wasn't sure, but the storm may stop already.
A B C D
75. I asked him how far was it to the station if I went there by taxi.
A B C D
76. The shopkeeper warned the boys don't lean their bicycles against his windows.
A B C D
A B C D
78. "Are you at the sports centre now?" Lucia's mother asked her.
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79."What time did you come home last night, Mark?" said Tom.
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80. "Don't go to the park when it gets dark", said Mrs. Brown.
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81. "We spoke to your parents yesterday", said Mr. Quang to Trung.
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82. "Can I meet you at 4.30 tomorrow afternoon?" Minh asked Phuong.
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83. "I'm staying with my aunt and uncle in the suburbs", said Nga.
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84. "Who do you talk to when you have problems?" Mary asked me.
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87. "My best friend hasn't called me for one week", said Nam.
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IV. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first
sentence, using the word given in bold. Do not change the word given.
88. Charles and his father are exactly alike in appearance. (LOOKS)
89. Take all your possessions and walk slowly to the exit. (BELONGS)
I_______________________________________________________________here.
91. I take work home regularly because of my new responsibility at work. (MEANS)
92. In my cycling group there's George, Tom, Harry and me. (CONSISTS)
96. It ability to catch fish is the key to the polar bear's survival. (DEPENDS)
I. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.
II. Choose a word in each line that has different stress pattern.
I. Use the correct form of the words given in brackets to finish the sentences.
11.Many people, move to the city because they enjoy the pleasant and
____________ life in there. (CONVENIENCE)
12.New York is a multi-____________ city. It has people from all over the world
living in it. (CULTURE)
16.Preserving some of our old and historical buildings for future generations is
____________. (NECESSCITY)
18.Adolescence is the period between childhood and young adulthood. You will
feel you want more ____________ and responsibility. (DEPEND)
20.The artisans in my village prefer to use ____________ looms rather than modern
knitting machine. (TRADITION)
II. Choose the best one (A, B, C or D) to complete the sentence or replace the
underlined word.
A. in B. at C. for D. up
22.This city has one of the most ____________ underground rail networks in the
world.
23.This laptop is much more user-friendly, but it costs ____________ the other one.
27. My mother said that she would go to Ho Chi Minh city ____________.
29. We arranged to meet in front of the lantern shop at 8 o’clock but she never
____________.
31. What time did you ____________ off on your journey to Da Lat?
31.Your brain will grow and you’ll have improved self-control and ____________
skills.
33.I don’t think Fred gets ____________ with Daniel. They always argue.
A. over B. through C. on D. in
A. on B. at C. in D. over
36.The villagers are trying to learn English ____________ they can communicate
with foreign customers.
37.Conical hat making in the village has been passed ____________ from
generation to generation.
A. on B. down C. up D. by
38.Mary asked me why I ____________ absent from class the last day.
III. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs from the box. You
don’t need to use all of them.
39.Do you think that the various crafts ____________ people of a specific region?
40.My aunt never really ____________ over the death of her pet dog.
42.Sorry, I don’t mean to interrupt you. Please ____________ on and finish what
you are saying.
44.I'm sorry I'm late, but the car ____________ down on the way here, so I had to
phone for a taxi.
46.Remember to ____________ out how many people are coming to the party.
48.I invited her to join our trip to Trang An, but she ____________ down my
invitation
READING
I. Read the following passage and write T (True) or F (False) for each statement.
London is the biggest city in Britain. More than 7 million people live and work there.
It is one of the most important cities in the world. It is a centre for business and for
tourism. London consists of three parts: The City of London, the East End and the
West End. In the City of London there are many banks, offices and Stock Exchange.
In the West End we can see many historical places, parks, shops and theatres. It is the
world of rich people and money. The East End is the district where working people
live and work. The Port of London is also there. You can have a very good time in this
city. You can visit different cinemas, theatres and museums. The “Odeon” is one of the
most famous cinemas of the country. The most famous museums are: The British
Museum and the Tate Gallery. There are many shops in London. Oxford street is
______ 51. There are lots of theatres, parks and historical places in the City of
London.
______ 53. Working people live and work in the West End of London.
II. 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 blanks.
A large majority of Americans believe that social media companies favor some news
organizations over others. About eight-in-ten U.S. adults say social media sites treat
some news organizations differently than others, about five times the share saying all
news organizations are treated the same.
Among those U.S. adults (57) ______ say social media companies treat some news
organizations differently than others, there is broad agreement that they (58) ______
three types: those that produce attention-grabbing articles, those with a high number of
social media followers and those whose coverage has a certain political stance.
Many people from rural areas are leaving behind their traditional way of life
and moving to the city. They believe that well-paid jobs are plentiful in the city.
At home on the farm, life is always a struggle with nature. Typhoons, floods or
droughts can easily destroy a harvest and leave the farmer with little or no money until
the following year. Often farmers look for other work when they need more money for
their family.
Governments all over the world are trying to provide facilities for these
migrants, but it can be quite a problem.
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62. How is life at home on the farm?
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65. Is it true that governments all over the world are trying to provide facilities for
these migrants?
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III. Read the following passage and mark the latter A, B, C or D on your answer
sheet to indicate the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Why is it that many teenagers have the energy to play computer games until late
at night but can't find the energy to get out of bed (66) ____________ for school?
According to a new report, today's generation of children are in danger of getting so
(67) ____________ sleep that they are putting their mental and physical health at (68)
____________ Adults can easily survive on seven to eight hours' sleep a night, (69)
____________ teenagers require nine or ten hours. According to medical experts, one
in five youngsters (70) ____________ by on between two and five hours' sleep a
night, less than their parents did at their age.
IV. Read the text and choose the correct answer A, B, C. or D for the questions.
Many Vietnamese works of literature, both old and modern, have made Perfume
Pagoda their focus. It has also provided backdrops for many famous paintings. Its
beauty has been used as a theme of many famous songs and a topic of lyric poetry.
Nowadays during its festival (from the middle of January to the middle of March on
the lunar calendar), Perfume Pagoda attracts large numbers of pilgrims from all over
Vietnam.
B. Perfume Pagoda includes Den Trinh (Presentation Shrine), Thien Tru (Heaven
Kitchen) Pagoda, and the Perfume Temple.
C. The centre of this complex, the Perfume Temple, also known as Chua Trong
(Inner Temple), is located in Huong Tich Cavern.
D. The best time to visit Perfume Pagoda is from the beginning of January to the
end of March on the lunar calendar.
70. Which of the following people have NOT been likely to use Perfume Pagoda's
backdrops for their famous works?
SPEAKING
I. Complete the conversation about traditional games, using the responses (A-G)
given. There are two extra ones.
C. It's fabulous
Paul: Hi, Duong! How's it going? Getting over the jet lag?
Duong: Yes, (76) ____________. Hey, thanks so much for showing me around today.
Paul: Me? Yes, I was born and grew up here. Sydney's my hometown.
Paul: No, it's not very old, but it's Australia's biggest city, and the history of our
country began here.
Paul: Well, its natural features include Sydney Harbor, the Royal National Park, and
Bondi Beach. Man-made attractions such as the Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney
Opera House, and the Har-bour Bridge are also well known: to visitors.
Paul: Public transport here is convenient and reliable: you can go by bus, by train, or
light rail. Taxis are more expensive, of course.
Paul: Sydney has five big universities and some smaller ones. The oldest of them was
set up in 1850, I believe.
I. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one.
83.They visited the craft village, and then they bought some lacquer ware as gifts for
their family and friends.
After ________________________________________________________________
Although _____________________________________________________________
Bill _________________________________________________________________
86. 'Did you play for your school team?' asked she.
She _________________________________________________________________
87. "Direct to Victoria station as fast as you can. I must catch the 12.50 train", she
said.
She __________________________________________________________________
88. Phong said "My parents are very proud of my good marks"
Phong ________________________________________________________________
89. I've never met any more dependable person than George.
George _______________________________________________________________
I ____________________________________________________________________
No __________________________________________________________________
To___________________________________________________________________
93. You should use a dictionary to check the meaning of new words. (LOOK)
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95. The cost of living has been increasing considerably in the past few weeks. (UP)
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96. Margaret Thatcher was born and spent her childhood in the town of Grantham,
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III. Write complete sentences, using the words/ phrases given in their correct
words given forms. You can add some more necessary words, but you have to use
all the words given.
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I. Find the word which has a different sound in the past underlined.
II. Choose a word in each line that has different stress pattern.
I. Supply the correct forms of the words given in bold complete the sentences.
11. You have to use your _____________ when you read the story. (IMAGINE)
12. High school students used to take the high school ______________ examinations.
(GRADUATE)
15. At present, students at the school take part in some 50 to 60 _________ games
spread over the week. (TRADITION)
16. The former university ____________ exams with two sessions used to last one
week. (ENTER)
17. The photo brought back many happy memories of my ____________ (CHILD)
19. The image of an old lady with the traditional ao dai on a rickshaw on her way back
from the market is still so ___________ for Vietnamese people. (MEAN)
20. Tom says he can’t put up with Mary’s ___________ any longer. (ATTEND)
II. Choose the best one (A, B, C, or D) to complete the sentences or replace the
underlined word.
22. A postman comes once a day to _________ from the post box.
23. I wish he _________ more time now to help you with your lesson.
24. People in Bac Ninh province believe that if the tug-of-war team facing the east
wins, it will bring bumper crops and good luck, and that the situation will be just
the __________ if the team facing the west wins.
29. The English men are not used _________ on the right hand side of the street.
30. The folk ___________ of top spinning still attracts city children despite the
popularity of modern games such as bowling, skateboarding, billiards and video
games.
31. Eating from _________ is a popular habit of people in big cities in Viet Nam.
32. Viet Nam’s tug-of-war game was also ___________ as a UNESCO cultural
intangible heritage of humanity in December 2015.
34. Raising roosters for cockfighting ___________ heavy investments in time and
labour.
III. Complete the sentences with suitable words from the box
36. Thirty years ago, only _____________ people in the city had the television.
37. In my grandfather’s youth, people didn’t use to ___________ by car. They rode
horses.
38. I used to _____________to school, but two weeks ago I got a bike so now I ride it
every day.
40. My sister didn’t use to __________ when we went to the beach because she was
afraid of water.
42. Primary children used to _____________ small porcelain ink pots in the corners of
their wooden tables.
43. She said that in her village ___________ used to be arranged by parents.
READING
I. Read the passage and fill in the blanks with the given words in the box
Over the last century, there have been many (46)________ changes in the way we
live. Obviously, it is hard to compare the life of the ancient people and the life of the
people of the twenty first century because so many changes have occured. However,
even the changes that have (47)________ place over the last ten years are amazing.
To start with, people were not able to travel such long distances in such a short
period of time. The planes were not that popular then because they (48)________
a very expensive (49)_________ of transport. Nowadays, we have become very
mobile. We have fast and comfortable cars and more and more people also travel
by plane. Moreover, in the past people had to work much harder as they did not have
(50)__________ which made their work easier. Today, most of the difficult
and dangerous work is done by computers and other machines. In the past
the conditions of living were not as comfortable as they are now. There were
no bathrooms and running water in many houses, besides many people could
not afford household (51)__________ like fridge, TV set or (52)_________ cleaner
because they used to be luxurious goods. Another difference between living now and
in the past is the fact that nowadays the access to (53)_________ is much easier.
In the past, there were fewer schools and the quality of the education they
(54)________ was much poorer. Besides, nowadays it is much easier to find
the educational materials that you need thanks to the Internet. Another difference
is that in the (55)__________ there were not that many sources of entertainment.
Therefore people used to spend more time with their friends.
Washing: A hundred years ago, washing clothes was much more (56)
______________ and time-consuming because people didn’t
(57)_________________ washing machines. In most parts of Britain, for example,
there was no running water and people washed their clothes in huge (58)
______________ of boiling water. They often collected this water from a public tap in
the village and then (59)_____________ it on a wood fire in the kitchen. To wash all
the family’s clothes, they used about sixty buckets of water a week. Keeping clean
was not a priority as it is now. And most people had a bath only once or twice a
month, also using the tub in the kitchen.
Keeping cool: Keeping cool was a priority, however – especially for people in hot
countries. Nowadays, we have air conditioning to keep our houses cool but then, no
modern air conditioning (60) _______________. In some places, like Spain and
Turkey, people lived in houses which were partly caves; large holes cut in the rock in
the (61) _____________ of a mountain. The air in these ‘caves-house’ was always
cool and pleasant. (62) ____________ houses often had high ceilings and large
windows. And houses in the Middle East sometimes had ‘wind towers’ which helped
to keep the air moving inn the house.
III. Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D for each
question.
For formal ceremonies men would have two additional items, a long gown with
slits on either side, and a turban, usually in black or brown made of cotton or silk. In
feudal times, there were strict dress codes. Ordinary people were not allowed to wear
clothes with dyes other than black, brown or white. Costumes in yellow were reserved
for the King. Those in purple and red were reserved for high ranking court officials,
while dresses in blue were exclusively worn by petty court officials. Men's dress has
gradually changed along with social development.
For women, the outer garment is a special silk gown called an “ao tu than” which
is brown or light brown in colour with four slits divided equally on its lower section.
The second layer is a pink gown. When a woman wears her three gowns, she fastens
the buttons on the side, and leave those on the chest unfastened so that it forms a
shaped collar. This allows her to show the different colours on the upper part of the
three gowns. Today, on formal occasions women wear “ao dai”.
66. Traditional festivals _________.
C. formal ceremonies
70. All of the following are true about women’s traditional costumes EXCEPT that
__________.
C. the outer gown has four equal parts on its lower section
SPEAKING
I. Complete the conversation about traditional games, using the given responses
(A-G). There are two extra ones.
A. Wow, I can’t imagine that.
B. your grandfather used to make one for me.
C. did you get to know about the world outside?
D. what did you use to do for entertainment?
E. Sometimes I wish I could go back to that time.
F. I wish there were movie teams like that
G. A mobile movie team used to come once every two months,
Father: This is a present for you son, son.
Huyen My: A kite! How cool! Thank you, dad.
WRITING
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as
possible in meaning to the original sentences. Use the word given and other wrds
as necessary. Do not change the form of the given word.
78. He had a lot of money, but now he doesn’t.
He __________________________________________________________________
80. Did you always eat sweets when you were small?
82. They didn’t use to drink coffee when they lived in Japan.
They ________________________________________________________________
83. The school authorities can’t set holidays based on local weather conditions.
I wish _______________________________________________________________
84. That university often doesn’t attract enough enrolments for the new school year.
I wish _______________________________________________________________
85. We can’t study the books written by famous scholars in the Ly and Tran dynasties
because Chinese Ming aggressors took them to China.
I wish _______________________________________________________________
86. Many small children don’t learn to swim so they often suffer from drowning.
I wish _______________________________________________________________
87. Many graduates from college don’t have enough skills to meet the requirements of
their jobs.
I wish _______________________________________________________________
II. Write complete sentences, using the words/ phrases given in their correct
forms. You can add some more necessary words, but you have to use all the
words given.
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89. Mr.Lam/ not use/ watch/ him television/ morning. He/ do it/ evening.
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90. David/ be a good climber/ his youth. He/ use to/ climb very high mountains.
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91. My parents/ not use/ buy me expensive toys/ we/ be not rich.
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92. We/ use to/ shop/ town market. We/ bought fish, fruit/ vegetable.
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94. Books/ shelves/ divided/ based/ subjects/ and/ readers/ travel/ library/ borrow
books.
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95. For/ digital library/ readers/ get/ access/ materials/ house/ Internet.
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97. With/ digital library/ we/ read/ all the books/ which/ published/ word.
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II. Find the word which has a different sound in the past underlined.
I. Give the correct form of the word in CAPITALS to complete each of the
following sentences.
11. Many more tourists have visited Ha Long Bay since UNESCO’s
________________ of this beautiful spot. (RECOGNISE)
13. May I have a _____________about the trip to Cuc Phuong National Park next
week? (SUGGEST)
15. We got a lot of ______________ from our holiday in Da Nang last year.
(ENJOY)
16. There are many sculptures along the ___________ to the main entrance. (ENTER)
17. Protecting natural wonders brings both social and ______________ benefits.
(FINANCE)
19. The show features six ____________ from different parts of the country.
(CONTEST)
20. Chua Keo (in Thai Binh province) is a _____________ pagoda which was built
about 400 years ago. (WOOD)
II. Choose the best one (A, B, C, or D) to complete the sentence or replace the
underline word.
21. It _____________ for years.
A. is hit B. have been hit C. have are hit D. has been hit
A. is repairing B. is repaired
A. find B. found
C. be finding D. be found
A. frozen B. is frozen
40. I_____________.
A. have not been given the money B. have not been give the money
C. have not given the money D. have not be given the money
READING
I. Match the names of some wonders of Viet Nam with their descriptions. Write
the answer in each blank.
A.Son Doong Cave
B.Hue Imperial City
C.Sapa
D.Tran Quoc Pagoda
E.Hoi An Ancient Town
F. Thien Mu Temple
G. Ha Long Bay
H. Cu Chi Tunnels
Some Wonders of Viet Nam
41. ______________________________________________
The vast network was used effectively during the Vietnam War for soldiers to live
and store weapon. Today they are major tourist attraction for Saigon visitors.
42. ______________________________________________
The seven-story pagoda dates back to 1605. It belongs to a complex, which also has
shrines and garden. The religious site overlooks the Perfume River.
43. ______________________________________________
It is the world’s biggest cave and wasn’t discovered until 2009. A 40-story building
could fit into its tallest room. There are controversial plans to construct a cable car
system through this natural wonder.
44. ______________________________________________
56. A. from B. at C. to D. in
III. Read the passage, and fill in the blank with the suitable word. Use the word
in the box.
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BEEN MOST RECOGNISED COMPLETION AND
There is a saying that if you have not visited Ha Long Bay, you have not yet (59)
____________ to Viet Nam. On the other hand, we can say that if you have not visited
Ha Long bay, you have not yet seen the (60) ______________ beautiful place in the
world. It takes us around 4 hours by bus to travel 180 km from Ha Noi towards the
northeast to Ha Long Bay.
Ha Long Bay is attractive and beautiful throughout the four seasons: spring,
summer, autumn, and winter. Traveling on small sailboats (65)______________
hundreds of limestone islands, one may visit the amazing Surprise cave, the floating
fishing village, and see how the locals live, (66) _____________ are top of the list of
things to do here. On Titop Islands, one may swim and relax on the beach or enjoy a
kayaking programme to the nearby Luon Cave and much more.
The experience of visiting Ha Long Bay is (67) ____________, where you will see
something that will stay in your mind and eyes for years. You will enjoy meeting
Vietnamese people and tasting their delicious food. You will have fresh air all day and
night, especially if you wake up early in the morning and watch the sun rise on the
deck coming slowly through the islands. Be sure (68) ______________ to miss
visiting Ha Long Bay in your lifetime.
SPEAKING
WRITING
82. I went to see it because I/ tell/ it was a good film/ all my friends.
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86. The winning goal in last night’s match/ score/ Donatello/ a brilliant free kick.
___________________________________________________________________
87. Your check/ send/ last Friday and/ should/ deliver/ to you tomorrow.
___________________________________________________________________
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89. A man/ shoot/ an air gun/ outside the petrol station last night.
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II. Use the words or phrases below to make complete sentences. Add more words,
if necessary.
92. The Complex of Hue Monuments/ be a UNESCO World Heritage Site/ is located
in the city of Hue/ central Vietnam.
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93. Hue/ founded as the Vietnam capital city by Gia Long, the first king/ the Nguyen
Dynasty in 1802. It/ held this position for thirteen Nguyen kings until 1945.
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94. The massive complex features hundreds/ monuments and ruins, / as the Forbidden
Purple City, once the residence of the royal family/ badly damaged during the
Vietnam War,/ the Imperial City,/ royal tombs,/ the flag tower, pagodas, temples, a
library and a museum.
___________________________________________________________________
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95. Hue, located/ the banks of the Huong River, (also known as the Perfume River)/
be about a hundred kilometres north/ Da Nang.
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96. Among the/ impressive monuments in this former grand imperial capital/ is the
Ngo Mon Gate of the Imperial City/ once was exclusively used/ the royal family and
their servants and soldiers, the tomb of Emperor Minh Mang as/ as the tomb of
Emperor Tu Duc.
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___________________________________________________________________
97. In fact, many of the monuments surrounding the royal buildings/ constructed in
the early 19th century and/ modelled after Beijing’s Forbidden City.
___________________________________________________________________
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98. The wall that surroundings the citadel/ be six metres high/ two and a half
kilometres long.
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99. The historical complex/ known not only for its rich architecture/ of its beautiful
landscape setting. Overall, the site/ is quite spectacular.
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100.Avoid/ travel/ Hue between October/ December as it get most of its rain from the
northeast monsoon during that period.
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III. Circle the best option A, B, C or D to choose the sentences has the same
meaning with the given one.
A. It was thought that Jack London’s life and writings represent, the American love
of adventure.
B. It is thought that Jack London’s life and writings represent the American love of
adventure.
C. Jack London’s life and writings are thought to represent the American love of
adventure.
D. Jack London’s life and writings are thought to be represented the American love
of adventure.
107. They say that John is the brightest students in the class.
108. They reported that the President had suffered a heart attack.
____________________________________________________________________
113. The Greens are going to paint this house and these cars for Christmas Day.
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114. Ann had fed the cats before she went to the cinema.
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115. The students have discussed the pollution problems since last week.
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116. Have the thieves stolen the most valuable painting in the national museum?
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118. They find that the job is not suitable for a girl like her.
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119. The teacher explained that this powerful engine pulled the train.
____________________________________________________________________
120. He told me that his football team had played well last season.
____________________________________________________________________
121. They told me that you were the best architect in this city.
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I. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.
1. A. rubber B. mushroom C. tunnel D. manual
2. A. tram B. manual C. sandals D. many
3. A. exist B. exhibition C. example D. examination
4. A. pedestrian B. exhibition C. trench D. tunnel
5. A. flyover B. astonished C. cooperative D. noticeable
II. Choose a word in each line that has different stress pattern.
I. Choose the best one (A, B, C or D) to complete the sentence or replace the
underlined word.
11. They _______________ a five-day tour in Malaysia before they enjoyed the Tet
festival last year.
12. There has been a_______________ increase in high-rise buildings over the last
five years.
12. In the old days, people _______________ phrynium leaves before they made
Chung cakes.
14. Ho Chi Minh City plans to use the state budget funds to build ten more flyovers
_______________.
15. Wise families accept the _______________ of thinking, and support those who
have different ways of thinking.
17. Used throughout the 19th century in _______________ classrooms, the slate has
been used for students to write the answers to the problems.
18. When President Barack Obama arrived in Viet Nam in July 2016, the former US
President Bill Clinton and George W. Bush _______________ here earlier.
19. Our country became totally _______________ in 1975 after decades of fighting
for freedom.
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A. dependent B. independence C. independent D. depending
20. The metro will _______________ Ben Thanh Market in the central area to the
amusement park at Suoi Tien in District 9.
21. As a member of the family, you are _______________ to receive moral support
and material assistance from other members, especially when you are in trouble.
23. As an old saying in Viet Nam, "Blood is thicker than water", the concept of blood
_______________ is always engraved in the mind of the Vietnamese.
II. Put the verbs in brackets in the present perfect tense, past simple tense or past
perfect tense.
24. When the waiter finally (arrive) _______________ with the food, the guest
(already leave) _______________ the restaurant.
25. I am sorry that our parents (have) _______________ very poor school facilities.
26. We cannot see Mr. Vinh. He (just park) _______________ in front of the
supermarket.
27. Everyone was glad that the government (decide) _______________ to invest more
in education.
28. The Browns (spend) _______________ two days in Hanoi before they (travel)
_______________ to Sa Pa last week.
III. Supply the correct form of the words in CAPITAL LETTER to complete the
sentences.
34. It is very _______________ to go around the city centre by bike. (PRACTICE)
35. They were _______________ to get a place in the kindergarten for their small girl
because they couldn't get the application form. (ROMANCE)
36. The boy was too _______________ to speak. He became breathless. (HOPE)
37. We have lived in an _______________ family for over twenty years. (EXTEND)
38. It is not _______________ to cook a lot of food for Tet because we can have
good food all year round. (NECESSITY)
39. The number of private cars on the roads has increased _______________ since
2010 (DRAMA).
40. All of us were _______________ to hear that he had passed the driving test at the
fourth attempt. (RELIEF)
41. In my opinion, a good doctor is always _______________ to his patients.
(SYMPATHY)
42. We are proud that our country has become one of the world largest rice
_______________ (EXPORT)
43. These are the most _______________ shoes I have ever worn. I like them very
much (COMFORT)
One of the games children used to play was (49) _______________. Today,
they play much more (50) _______________ and complex games such as Play Station
3. So, games are funnier and more expensive (51) _______________ yesterday games
(52) _______________ most children.
The way we cook has changed, too. In the past, we (53) _______________ cook
on a stove. Today, food is cooked in (54) _______________ microwave oven. Food is
also cheaper and more (55) _______________. So, some things are better than before
and some things are worse than before.
The joint family (60) _______________ all living relatives on either the
mother's or the father's side of the family. It (61) ________made up of grandparents,
parents, brothers, sisters, uncles, aunts, and cousins. They live together in a large
house or in huts (62) _______________ close together.
III. Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each
question.
From the 20th to the 21st century, there have been significant changes in the
majority of countries around the world. Substantial differences are evident between
the way we live today, and the way we lived a century ago. Vietnam is no exception
although there are some aspects of life in Vietnam that are similar to the way of life of
the twentieth century.
Living in Vietnam today differs greatly from the lifestyle of 100 years ago.
People in the past mainly worked in agriculture, whereas today there are significantly
However, along with the differences, similarities also exist. The Vietnamese
have kept many of characteristics of their forefathers. The Vietnamese people are as
friendly today as they were in the past. This is best illustrated in the way they welcome
foreigners. Moreover, the determination of the people of Vietnam has not changed.
The Vietnamese work collectively and happily towards the development of their
country.
To conclude, while there are differences in past and present lifestyles, there are
important similarities. Although Vietnam has changed in many ways, there always
have been, and always will be, the friendly welcoming smiles of the Vietnamese
people.
68. All of the following are traditional features of the Vietnamese EXCEPT
_______________
SPEAKING
I. Complete the conversation about traditional games, using the responses (A-E)
given. There are two extra ones.
A. Hey, and these pictures were taken in 1985
B. Right! The photos explain a lot about our school in the past.
C. Yes, I can't imagine how those students could study in such poor conditions!
D. I think that was during the war so it was necessary to have the trenches right there.
E. But, I'm not sure our grades are better
WRITING
I. Rewrite the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one,
using structure "It be + adjective+ (for/of sbd) + to-infinitive."
76. Supporting the victims after the disaster was kind of them.
_____________________________________________________________________
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78. Crossing the road without looking left and right was stupid of you.
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83. Showing us the way to the train station was kind of them.
_____________________________________________________________________
84. Using a long stick to get some fruits was very clever of him.
_____________________________________________________________________
85. Finding a parking space in the city centre is not easy for you.
_____________________________________________________________________
II. Complete sentences, using the words/ phrases given in their correct forms.
You can add some more necessary words, but you have to use all the words given.
86. The conversation/take/place/the school's 60th anniversary
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89. The roof/ made of tiles/some tiles/broken/ The window frames/ made of wood/
some of them / missing.
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90. They/ learn that they/ lucky/have/ such great learning facilities/ nowadays.
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95. Nowadays/ the nuclear family/ becoming more common/ the cities.
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II. Choose a word in each line that has different stress pattern.
I. Use the correct form of the words given in brackets to complete the sentences.
11. Kids in my days did a lot of physical _______________ in the fresh air. (ACT)
12. In fact, there was only one classroom for 15 students of _______________ ages,
both boys and girls, and one teacher who taught everything. (DIFFER)
13. Perfume Pagoda is a _______________ site as well as being a great sight-seeing
spot in Viet Nam. (RELIGION)
14. Ha Long Bay is one of the most _______________ in natural wonders you will
ever see. (EXTRA)
II. Choose the best one (A, B, C or D) to complete the sentence or replace the
underlined words.
A. be B. to be C. to being D. being
24. At night they used to entertain _______________ by telling and acting out stories.
26. Giving lucky money to the young and the old at Tet is a common
_______________ in many Asian countries.
27. She used to live in an old house _______________ in the 19th century.
28. I wish people in the world _______________ conflicts and lived in peace.
29. I have told you many times _______________ the door open.
30. I wish my friends spent less time _______________ computer games and more
time outdoors.
31. The farmers in my home village _______________ rice' home on trucks. They
used buffalo-driven carts.
32. A _______________ is used to make the sound much louder so that many people
can hear it from a distance.
36. Before the 1990s, trams _______________ a popular means of transport in Hanoi.
38. I'm travelling around Vietnam next week. Can you _______________ a good
place to visit?
40. She wishes her parents (not make) _______________ her to study hard.
41. He suggested (have) _______________ dinner early because they (be)
_______________ hungry.
42. Ha Long is known (recognize) _______________ as a World Heritage Site by
UNESCO in 1994.
READING
I. Read the passage and decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F).
This area is in Ninh Hai commune, Hoa Lu district, Ninh Binh, North Viet Nam.
Come, and you can enjoy a forty-minute boat ride on the river from Tam Coc, Bich
Dong, to the small, picturesque valley where the Bird Garden is located. The
experience of floating past mangroves and water caves to the astoundingly vast garden
will bring you a feeling of deep satisfaction. The Bird Garden boasts forty-six varieties
of bird, forty thousand specimens, and five thousand nests. Come and experience the
beauty of the Buddha Cave, which is five-hundred metres long, seventy metres at its
widest point, and thirty metres at its highest point. Exploring the cave, you will be
deeply impressed by the images, especially the image of Buddha sitting by the
underground river bringing good luck to visitors. And don't forget to climb up to Vai
Gioi Cave, which is spectacularly located on a hilltop, eighty-eight metres above the
ground.The cave covers up to five thousand square metres, and includes three levels
representing Hell, Earth, and Heaven.
T or F
51. The Bird Garden is very small and boring, with only a few
different types of birds.
52. The Buddha image shows the Buddha standing and giving
luck to visitors.
53. Vai Gioi Cave seems to have a sacred meaning for the
people of the area.
55. There are more than four hundred species of birds in the Bird
Garden.
56. The Vai Gioi cave includes three levels representing Hell,
Earth, and Heaven.
II. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
In the past, both men and women were expected to be married at quite young
ages. Marriages were generally arranged by parents and family, with their children
having little chance to say no in the matter. In the past it was not surprising to find that
a bride and groom had only just met on the day of their engagement or marriage.
60. In former days, the fact that a bride and groom had only first met just on the day of
their engagement or marriage was _______________.
D. Vietnamese people never ask a fortune teller the date and time of the
marriage ceremony
III. Read the following passage and choose the correct answer.
70. A. to B. in C. with D. on
SPEAKING
I. Complete the following conversation, using the responses (A-K) given. There
are two extra ones.
B. I know!
D. How cool!
E. Hey.
H. I think.
I. Right!
Phuc: (74) _______________ I really like the photo exhibition. It's fascinating to see
how the school used to look.
Duong: (75) _______________ The photos explain a lot about our school in the past.
Tom: (76) _______________ Look - these two pictures were taken in 1970.
Phuc: The school looks more like thatched houses with paddy fields all around. You
can see there were only a few classrooms and the walls were made of mud and straw
and, look - trenches!
Duong: (77) _______________ that was during the war so it was necessary to have
the trenches right there.
Tom: Ha... the students in this picture are wearing rubber sandals and straw hats.
Nhi: (78) _______________ and these pictures were taken in 1985. Look at the
broken tiled roof and wooden window frames... and some of them are missing.
Nhi: Yeah, we also have nice uniforms and proper shoes. We're much luckier these
days... But, (81) _______________.
WRITING
I. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one.
It __________________________________________________________________
84. They reported that the President had suffered a heart attack.
I wish _______________________________________________________________
86. He often drank a lot when he was young, but now he doesn't.
He used ______________________________________________________________
87. "Why don't we go out for a drink after work?" said he.
He suggested __________________________________________________________
She is ________________________________________________________________
89. "Why don't you ask Mr. Pike for his help, Mary?" said he.
91. She worked for a national bank and then she applied for a new job.
Before _______________________________________________________________
II. Complete sentences, using the words/ phrases given in their correct forms.
You can add some more necessary words, but you have to use all the words given.
_____________________________________________________________________
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94. Everyone/was/glad/that/government/decide/invest/much/education/
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95.Everyone/is/aware/that/it/be/much/safe/elevate/walkways/underpass/systems/
pedestrians/
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97. It was/kind/them/support/victims/after/disaster.
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2. Despite the difference in cuisine of each region, there are similarities, such as the
__________ for the main meals – rice, ways of adding fish sauce, herbs and other
flavours.
3. A meal of Hue people has a natural combination between flavours and colour of
dishes, which creates the unique _________ in the regional cuisine.
4. __________ of famous dishes in southern Vietnam are Hu Tieu Nam Vang, Bun
Mam, fried rice, flour cake, and many kinds of pudding.
5. If I feel hungry in the afternoon, I _________ snacks like fresh carrots, a bottle of
milk or a slice of bread.
7. If people work so much, they__________ depressed and eat more food containing
a lot of fat and sugar rather than minerals and vitamins.
8. Beet greens are the most _________ part of the vegetable and can be cooked like
any other dark leafy green.
9. You _________ chicken. It means that you cook it in an over or over a fire without
liquid
10. Such ingredients as sugar, sugarcane, and coconut water are mostly used in
southern Vietnamese food than in _________ places in Northern and Central Vietnam.
A. an B. any C. some D. a
13. We’d like to stay longer, but we don’t have _______ time.
15. I’m really hungry now. Can you give me _________ apple?
III. Give the correct form of the word in brackets to complete the following text.
Good cooking is always strange (16. MIX) _________ of science and art.
Certainly, you also have to be fairly creative if you want to come up with your own
recipes. All cooking also demands a fair amount of (17. PREPARE) _________, and
this is doubly true when you’re producing original dishes. You also have to be thick-
IV. Read the text below and write one word in each blank to complete it.
In a modern dairy, the milking of cows is carried out by machines. Cows are
usually milked twice a (21) _________ by a milking machine. The warm milk from
cow is collected in a large vat where it is cooled. The milk is then (22) _________ to
another part of the dairy for processing.
Fresh milk is converted to pasteurized milk and cream in the processing section
of the dairy. A number of machines are used to process the milk. Three of the most
(23) _________ machines used to process milk are the separator, the pasteurizer and
the homogenizer.
The separator removes the cream from milk. Milk without cream is known as
skimmed milk. Skimmed milk is drunk by people who want to (24) ___________ the
fat content in their diet. The pasteurizer serves to heat the milk to a certain temperature
so as to destroy any bacteria that it may contain. It is not safe to drink milk that has not
been pasteurized. Cream and milk are blended in the homogenized to produce full-
cream milk. The milk is then cooked and (25) _________. The bottle are stored in a
cool place before they are delivered to shops and home.
V. Read the text and decide whether the following statements are True or False
A cacao tree is about seven meters high and is covered with large leaves. Up to
6,000 small pink or white flowers appear on a tree every year. Only a few of those
flowers produce a pod. Each pod is about 15 to 20 centimetres long and contains from
20 to 50 beans. A tree produces only about 20 to 40 pods a year.
Today the largest suppliers of chocolate are Ghana, the Ivory Coast, Nigeria, and
Brazil. Ghana got its first cacao tree from Fernando Po, a Spanish colony off the coast
of Africa. A Ghanaian who was working on Fernando Po in 1879 took a cacao pod
home and planted it. It grew into a tree. Other people slowly started growing cacao
trees. Before this, there were wars in the region for decades. When people started
growing cacao trees, they stopped fighting. In this way, chocolate brought peace to the
Africans there.
A tropical with an Indian name brought peace to West Africa. Chocolate brings
pleasure to all of us when we eat and drink this delicious food.
26. ________ A cacao tree is about seven meters high and covered with large pink
and white leaves.
27. _________ Each year, a cacao tree has 6,000 flowers which produce a pod of
about 15 to 20 centimetres long and contains from 20 to 50 beans.
28. ________ Chocolate is made from the liquid which are the natural fat in the beans
taken from the cacao flower pods
29. ________ People in Ghana started planting cacao in 1879 and cacao tree help
them stop fighting.
30. ________ We can feel happy and comfortable when we eat and drink chocolate.
Isn’t it amazing how much time we spend talking about food? “Have you ever
eaten …?” “What did you have for lunch?” and so on. And when you travel from one
country to another, you find that people have quite different feelings about food.
People often feel that what they eat is normal, and that what other people eat is strange
or silly.
The sort of meat people like to eat also differs from one country to another.
Horse meat is thought to be delicious in France. In Hong Kong, some people enjoy
eating snakes. New Zealanders eat sheep, but they never eat goat meat. The Japanese
don’t like to eat sheep meat because of its smell, but they enjoy raw fish.
So it seems that although eating is a topic that we can talk about for hours, there
is very little common sense in what we say about it. People everywhere enjoy eating
what they have always been eating, and there is very little we can do to change our
eating habits.
31. What does the writer think of people opinions about food?
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32. What do people in many Asian countries almost always have in their meals?
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36. There/ nothing more appetizing/ smell of meat over an open fire.
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37. Some people/ eat barbecue/ because/ it/ let/ together with friends or family/ make/
feel more sociable.
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38. People often/ barbecue/ national holidays/ special occasions/ birthday/ family
gathering.
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39. In the USA, it/ tradition/ have a barbecue/ hamburgers and hot dogs/ Independence
Day, July 4th.
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40. If you/ chance to visit/ different places/ worlds, you/ try/ local specialties.
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41. There/ any good restaurant/ that town/ we/ decide/ take/ sandwiches for the trip.
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42. We’d like/ stay longer/ try local dishes, but we/ not have/ time.
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43. We’d like/ stay longer/ try local dishes, but we/ not have/ time.
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44. He/ learn to become/ good cook/ big restaurant and hotels/ if he/ try/hard.
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45. We/ have/ fish? This restaurant/ most famous for it/ this town.
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If you _____________________________________________________________
This is _____________________________________________________________
It is _______________________________________________________________
If ___________________________________________________________________
II. Use the words given in the box to complete the following sentences.
7. At this time, it may not be easy to find accommodation with ________ prices.
8. We bought a cheap ________ to Spain and stayed in a big hotel by the sea.
15. We are not very forward with our preparations for our Arctic ________ next year.
III. Complete the following sentences with a/ an/ the or ∅ (no article).
IV. Complete the following sentences with a/ an/ the or ∅ (no article).
18. Jason’s father bought him _____ bicycle that he had wanted for his birthday.
19. _____ Statue of Liberty was _____ gift of friendship from _____ France to _____
United States.
20. Rita is studying _____ English and _____ Math this semester.
22. Please give me _____ cup of coffee with _____ cream and _____ sugar.
23. _____ big books on _____ table are for my history class.
24. No one in _____ Spanish class knew _____ correct answer to _____ Mrs. Brown’s
question.
25. _____ my car is four years old, and it still runs well.
27. There are only _____ few seats left for _____ tonight’s musical show at _____
university.
V. Give the correct form of the word in brackets to complete the following
sentences.
28. British cavers have made some important __________ about Son Doong Cave.
(DISCOVER)
29. Passengers should arrive at check-in at least two hours before __________.
(DEPART)
30. They were the first __________ to cross the country from south to north.
(EXPLORE)
31. The island offers such a wide __________ of scenery and wildlife. (VARY)
33. During 1984, Remington spent a lot of money on advertising and __________.
(PROMOTE)
34. Upon __________, our driver will pick you up at the airport then drive to Son Tra
Peninsula and enjoy the whole beach city. (ARRIVE)
35. A survey showed people were __________ about what they should eat to stay
healthy. (CONFUSE)
36. It’s a __________ job but I’m sure you’ll prove equal to it. (CHALLENGE)
More and more foreigners like travelling to Vietnam for holiday because things are
__________ here. (AFFORD)
I. Give the correct form of the word in brackets to complete the following
sentences
1. English is such (an/a) …. language that learning it well brings students great
advantages. (nation)
5. English guarantees a high-paid job since most companies prefer employee with
English ability to…………..with foreigners when necessary. (communication)
II. Complete the conditional sentences by putting the verbs into the correct form.
14. She (spend)…………a year in the USA if it (be) ……. easier to get a green card.
21. I can’t swim so I’m not going scuba diving with Jack.
…………………………………………………………………………………………
22. We’re not going to order a pizza because we don’t have enough money.
…………………………………………………………………………………………
23. We’re not staying in the same hotel, so we can’t share a room.
…………………………………………………………………………………………
24. I’m not you, but I think you should call Anthony right now!
…………………………………………………………………………………………
26. I don’t go to bed as late as you so I’m able to get up early in the morning.
…………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………
28. John’s got such a lot of homework that he’s not going to play football tonight.
…………………………………………………………………………………………
29. She can’t buy the dictionary because she doesn’t have enough money.
…………………………………………………………………………………………
30. I don’t speak English, so I can’t communicate with some tourists from England.
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IV. Decide which is the correct relative pronoun for the following sentence.
31. The Minister, (which/ who) was appointed just last week, made no comment on
the situation
32. Isn’t that the spot (which/ where) these accidents happened last night?
33. The human brain, (which/who) weighs about 1400 grams, is ten times the size of
balloon’s.
34. There are several reason (which/why) I don’t want to see Michael tonight.
35. The new girl in our class (who’s/ whose) name is Alexandra, seem really nice.
36. The Titanic, (which/ that) people said was unsinkable, sank on her maiden voyage
37. April 1st. (which/when) we play tricks on people is known as April Fools’Day.
38. Harry Hill, (who/ whose) new series starts next week, is one of my favourite
comedians.
40. Blackpool Tower, (which/that) was modeled on the Eiffel Tower, is a very well-
known.
41. My father lives in a small house full of ornaments. This makes it difficult to leave.
My father……………………………………………………………………………
42. Some students take a year out before university. This allows them to work or
travel.
Some students……………………………………………………………………………
My English teacher…………………………………………………………………
45. The lecture was about current economic policy. It was not easy to understand.
The lecture…………………………………………………………………………….
46. In 1990 my parents arrived in New York. They stayed there for the rest of their
lives.
47. I gave my assignment to the faculty secretary. She was not very friendly.
I am going to…………………………………………………………………………….
I am going to…………………………………………………………………………….
50. I have never been to Apollo English Centre. Many other students learn English
there.
I have never…………………………………………………………………………….
PHONETICS
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of
the others in each group.
1.
A. finished B. developed C. defeated D. looked
2.
A. hesitate B. reserve C. physics D. basic
3.
A. whistle B. little C. gentle D. battle
4.
A. malaria B. eradicate C. character D. spectacular
5.
A. hotel B. post C. local D. prominent
II. Choose the word whose main stressed syllable is placed differently from that
of the others in each group.
7.
A. endanger B. furniture C. determine D. departure
8.
A. employer B. reunite C. understand D. recommend
9.
A. administrative B. productivity C. electricity D. opportunity
10.
A. listen B. promise C. picture D. accept
I. Give the correct form of the word in brackets to complete the following
sentences.
12. How many __________ metres of water are needed to fill the tank? (CUBE)
24. There was _____ accident here yesterday. _____ car hit a tree and _____ driver
was killed.
A. A B. The C. x D. The a
29. She ______ a year in the USA if it _______ easier to get a green card.
A. a B. an C. the D. x
III. Use the correct form of words given in the box to complete the following
sentences. You don’t need to use all of them.
37. Please ___________ the sausages for ten minutes. Turning occasionally.
39. The cliff face has been steadily ___________ by the sea.
42. Lightly ___________ the eggs and then add them to the mixture.
44. She knew that the girls used to __________ her and laugh at her behind her back.
READING
I. 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 blanks.
The 1918 influenza pandemic was the most severe pandemic in recent history. It was
caused by an H1N1 virus with genes of avian origin. (46) ______ there is not
universal consensus regarding where the virus originated, it (47) ______ worldwide
during 1918-1919. In the United States, it was first identified in military personnel in
spring 1918.
It is estimated that about 500 million people or one-third of the world’s population
became infected with this virus. The (48) ______ of deaths was estimated to be at least
50 million worldwide with about 675,000 occurring in the United States. Mortality
was high in people younger than 5 years old, 20-40 years old, and 65 years and older.
The high mortality in healthy people, including those in the 20-40-year age group, was
a unique (49) ______ of this pandemic.
While the 1918 H1N1 virus has been synthesized and evaluated, the properties that
made it so devastating are not well understood. With no vaccine to protect against
influenza infection and no antibiotics to treat secondary bacterial infections that can be
associated with influenza infections, control efforts worldwide were limited to non-
pharmaceutical interventions such as isolation, quarantine, good personal hygiene, use
of disinfectants, and limitations of public gatherings, (50) ______ were applied
unevenly.
(Source: https://www.cdc.gov/)
II. 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 blanks.
Those who work at home may find that the solitude can be a double-edged sword. It
is, of course, easier to (51) ______ when you're in your own home with no co-workers
coming by your desk to chat at random times. But while this solitude can feel blissful
at times, when we have no mandate for social interaction during the workday—when
we don't automatically run across people outside of those we live with—we can
become lonely before we realize it.
Social media can feel like a lifeline to others, but this type of (52) ______ can
sometimes feel isolating as well, as these interactions can feel less personal than face-
to-face encounters and conversations. (53) ______ we may not need to resort to
painting a face on a volleyball and talking to it, the feelings of isolation can sneak up
and we can feel (54) ______ alone than we expect. And given the research on
loneliness, this doesn't always feel good. Social isolation was a factor mentioned in the
UN study (55) ______ was related to increased stress of home-based workers.
II. Read the following text and answer the question bellow.
People often call English the international language of business, and it is increasingly
true as international trade expands every year, bringing new countries into contact.
If your ambitions lie in science or medicine, you can’t neglect English either. Much
of the technical terminology is based on English words, and if you want to learn about
the latest developments and discoveries from around the world, you’ll read about them
in journals and research reports published in English, no matter whether the scientists
who wrote them are from China or Norway. And, of course, with good conversational
English, you’ll be able to network and make important contacts at conferences and
seminars.
English also opens doors in the academic world. Of course, if the best program
in your field is in an English-speaking country, English will give you the opportunity
to study with the top scholars. Western universities are attracting more and more
visiting scholars, students and professors from all around the world, and their common
working language is English. As well as studying and teaching, attending international
conferences and publishing in foreign journals are some of the key steps to success in
academia. To speak at these conferences or publish in these journals, excellent English
is essential.
56. According to the passage, what are the reasons why more people are learning
English?
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58. Why is English important when your ambitions lie in science or medicine?
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III. Read the following passage and decide which answer best fits each numbered
blank.
The first written record of pasta comes from the Talmud in the 5 th century AD
and refers to dried pasta that could be cooked through boiling, which was conveniently
portable. Some historians think that Arabs introduced pasta to Europe (61)
__________ a conquest of Sicily. In the West, it may have first been worked into long,
thin forms in Sicily (62) __________ the 12th century, as the Tabula Rogeriana of
Muhammad Al-Idrisi attested, reporting some traditions about the Sicilian kingdom.
In the United States around the end of the 19h century, (64) __________ was
offered in restaurants as Spaghetti Italienne (which likely consisted of noodles cooked
past al dente, and a mild tomato sauce flavoured with (65)___ found spices and
vegetables such as cloves, bay leaves and garlic) and it was not until decades later that
it came to be commonly prepared with oregano or basil.
I. Finish each of the following sentences so that its meaning stays the same.
If I didn’t ____________________________________________________________
68. A monk is a man. The man has devoted his life to God.
A monk ____________________________________________________________
A herbivore _________________________________________________________
70. Sydney is the largest Australian city. It is not the capital of Australia.
Sydney ____________________________________________________________
II. Rewrite each of the following sentences using the word(s) given so that its
meaning stays the same.
71. If lectures are boring, students will not want to attend (OTHERWISE)
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72. If you include all the correct references you will not be plagiarizing. (PROVIDED
THAT)
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73. If you have already answered the first question, you can do the second question.
(PROVIDING THAT)
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74. She will graduate next year if she passes all her course. (SUPPOSING)
75. Don’t take this course if you are not ready to study statistics. (UNLESS)
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80. Your claim/ ought to/ succeed/,/ which case/ damage/ be/ substantial.
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I. Choose the word whose main stressed syllable is placed differently from that of
the others in each group.
II. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of
the others in each group.
III. Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.
11. The first………...was done by Alexei Lenovo, a Russia cosmonaut on March 18 th,
1965. It was 10 minutes long.
11. At night, the ISS can easily be seen from the Earth, as it flies at the…………….of
the 320 kilometres above us.
12. The Milky Way is just a………….in the universe and it contains our Solar
System.
14. Mukai Chiaki, the first female Japanese astronaut……………15 days abroad the
space shuttle Columbia in space before it……………….to the Earth on July 23, 1994.
16. Joan was…………..the moon when she found out she was going to be a
grandmother.
A. in B. over C. up D. into
17. Today, the menu on the ISS includes more than 100 items…………astronauts an
choose their daily meals before they fly into space.
18. “………I go to the cinema, only when there’s a film I really, really want to see.”
19. “Did you see the new 3D film at Megastars Theatre?” – “Yes. It was better than
good. It was……………….”
20. The closet potentially…………….. planet ever found has been spotted by
Australian scientists, ant it’s just 14 light years away.
21. Do you know the reason……………. humans are interested in Mars and other
planets in the solar system?
A. in B. on C. at D. down
23. In 1998 at the age of 77, John Glenn…………with six other astronauts on the
space shuttle after he…………….. three orbits around the Earth a long time.
IV. Give the correct form of the word in brackets to complete the following
sentences.
27. One of the largest ..................... found on the Earth is the Hoba from southwest
Africa, which weighs about 54,000 kg. (METEORIC)
28. The training often takes place in a water tank laboratory so that trainees become
familiar with crew activities in simulated ..................... in order to perform
spacewalks. (GRAVITY)
V. Read the text below and write one word in each blank to complete it.
People have always gazed up at the stars in wonder. Their imaginations are
filled with possibility as the think carefully how large the universe is and whether or
not we are alone in it. Of all the stars out there, are there intelligent beings on a planet
circling one of the stars looking back at us and wondering the same thing?
It is difficult to comprehend how many stars there are, or even to guess the
possibilities of their being intelligent life. Yet our interest in finding out is so strong
that the search has been going on for over a century. What we consider the modern
Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) began around 1960.
The SETI project is not what many people think it is. A simple explanation is
that scientists study electromagnetic waves that are being emitted throughout the
universe. When they are looking at these waves, they have a good idea of what are
considered natural, random patterns the waves take. Therefore, they are searching for
anything that does not appear to be randomly generated. If they were able to find
something non-random, they would believe that an intelligent source of some kind
must be creating it. In other words, intelligent life would have to exist somewhere else
in the universe.
While the SETI project will continue to listen for signals from an intelligent
source, other programmes hope to find any source of life. The Mars rovers will
continue to search for dry lake beds and other areas on the Red Planet that may have
once held life. If any life can be found outside the earth, then we are probably on our
way to finding life that could be similar to our own.
36. When did the modern search for intelligent life begin?
37. How long has the search for life in outer space been going on?
D. Scientists are searching for any form of life that is found elsewhere than the
earth.
40. What are the people in the SETI project listening for?
41. The class watched a film yesterday. The film was about the Apollo 13 space
mission.
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43. We can read about an astronaut. The astronaut travelled into space in 1961.
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44. Can you talk more about the parabolic flights? You took them for your training?
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45. This is the year. The first human walked on the moon on that day.
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47. He found/Earth didn’t look/ big as he thought, no boundaries/ Earth could be seen
from/ we should cooperate/ take care of it.
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48. The talked/ him when he/ in space/ that made him happy.
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49. They think/ the chance/ fly to/ equal for everyone.
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50. He/ think teamwork, social skills, / foreign languages/ important/ an astronaut.
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II. Give the correct form of the word in brackets to complete the following
sentences.
7. Scientific advances and other ___________ constantly eliminate some jobs and
create new ones. (DEVELOP)
9. The meeting went very smoothly because we had a very competent ___________
who really understood the needs of all the people who attended. (FACILITATE)
10. He finds the way to a place easily. He has a very good sense of ____________.
(DIRECT)
11. In our society, men are often expected to be the _______________ in a family.
12. The Taj Mahal, ______________ is recognized as one of the wonders of the
world, was built by an Indian King in the memory of his beloved wife.
13. Louis Pasteur, __________ discovered a cure for rabies, was a French scientist.
14. Teachers in modern classrooms are ____________ because their main task is
to set goals and organise the learning process accordingly.
A. decision-makers B. facilitators
C. facilities D. directions
15. The people about ____ the novelist wrote were factory workers and their
families.
A. responsible B. responsive
C. responding D. responsively
IV. Use the words given in the box to complete the following sentences.
21. Our school will participate in a big campaign to save ____________ species.
22. The role of the modern teachers is to provide ________ to the student.
23. It is good news that all the schools in our city are __________ to changes in the
curriculum.
24. Finishing high school at the age of 16 is ___________ possible for many students.
25. It is announced that successful ________ will receive notification within the week.
26. A leg injury is preventing Peter from active ___________ in the competition.
27. Her children are very _______. They do all the shopping and cooking by
themselves.
28. In the future, students will not __________ go to school every day; they can stay
at home and follow the lesson online.
29. The modern mother will decrease her ___________ in household work as it will
be shared by her husband.
V. Read the following passage and choose the option A, B, C or D to complete the
following statements.
Up until the 1970’s, men were the traditional family breadwinners, while
women stayed home, raised the kids, made dinner every night, cleaned the house, and
ran all of the errands. Men went to work every day, making enough money to buy a
nice home, buy a new car every so often.
Once women were afforded the opportunity to work in the same jobs men once
held, men’s more traditional foothold in the workplace was loosened, and toppled
over. Women were given bigger jobs with more responsibility. But women were given
these jobs with less pay than men were getting. The practice is still happening today,
with millions of women taking jobs with major responsibility with less pay than men.
The role of men in American society is changing with more women going to
college, and obtaining careers; men are playing more untraditional roles at home.
Women are still giving birth to the kids, but are going to work to earn money to
pay the bills, while men are staying home raising the kids, running errands, cleaning,
making dinner. Young children, boys as well as girls, are being raised with dad at
home taking care of the kids.
A. achievements at work
VI. Use a relative pronoun or a relative adverb to combine the following pairs of
sentences.
___________________________________________________________________
37. The doctor was very gentle. He examined the sick child.
___________________________________________________________________
38. The man is standing over there. I was telling you about him.
___________________________________________________________________
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40. We don't like the stories. They don't have happy endings.
___________________________________________________________________
VII. Use a relative pronoun or a relative adverb to combine the following pairs of
sentences.
___________________________________________________________________
42. The Neil is the home of a great variety of fish. The Neil is in Egypt.
___________________________________________________________________
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45. I'll stay with Adrian. His brother is one of my closest friends.
___________________________________________________________________
46. Mr. Quang will take the higher scholarship level next term.
____________________________________________________________________
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1. Police _________ support laws through the detection, prevention and investigation
of crime. (OFFICE)
2. _________ help to advance an understanding of how diet affects the health and
well-being of people and animals. (NUTRITIOUS)
5. _________ manage learning resources while keeping the library users’ needs in
mind. (LIBRARY)
7. Multimedia _________ are responsible for combining text with sounds, pictures,
video clips, virtual reality and other forms. (PROGRAM)
8. Tour _________ are responsible for organising and preparing holiday tours.
(OPERATE)
10. _________ write news stories, and articles for use on television and radio or
within magazines, journals and newspapers. (JOURNAL)
11. (Although/In spite of/Because of) _________ she is beautiful, everybody hates
her.
12. The children slept deeply (although/in spite of/because of) _________the noise.
13. Kate did not do well in the exam (although/despite/because of) _________
working very hard.
14. I managed to sleep (although/in spite of/despite) _________ the hotel was noisy.
15. I went to work the next day (although/in spite of/despite) ___ I was still feeling
ill.
16. (Although/In spite of/Despite) _________ the weather was bad, we had a good
time.
17. She refused the job (although/in spite of/because) _________ the low salary.
18. I could not get to sleep (although/in spite of/because) _________ the noise.
19. Liza never talked to him (although/in spite of/despite) _________ she loved him.
III. Complete the sentences using the correct form (ing-form or to-infinitive) of
the verbs in brackets.
21. The horses struggled (pull) _________ the wagon out of the mud.
22. Anita demanded (know) _________ why she had been fired.
24. I avoided (tell) _________ Mary the truth because I knew she would be angry.
26. Mr.Kwan broke the antique vase. I’m sure he didn’t mean (do) _________ it.
27. I urged Omar (return) _________ to school and (finish) _________ his education.
28. Mrs Freeman can’t help (worry) _________ about her children.
29. Children, I forbid you (play) _________ in the street. There’s too much traffic.
32. Before (give) _________ evidence you must swear (speak) _________ the truth.
33. I tried (persuade) _________ him (agree) _________ with your proposal.
34. Your windows need (clean) _________. Would you like me (do) _________ them
for you?
35. Would you mind (shut) _________ the window? I hate (sit) _________ in a
draught.
36. I can’t help (sneeze) _________; I caught a cold yesterday from (sit) _________
in a draught.
38. His doctor advised him (give up) _________ (jog) _________ .
40. People used (make) _________ fire by (rub) _________ two sticks together.
IV. Finish each of the following sentences so that ít meaning stays the same.
Despite _______________________________________________.
In spite _______________________________________________.
43. I didn’t like the CD you have recommended me, but I bought it all the same.
Although _______________________________________________.
In spite _______________________________________________.
Despite _______________________________________________.
In spite _______________________________________________.
47. I told her all the truth. However, she didn’t believe me.
In spite _______________________________________________.
48. They didn’t play well, but they won the game.
Despite _______________________________________________.
49. He didn’t get the job. He had all the necessary qualifications.
In spite _______________________________________________.
50. Although the shirts are very expensive, people buy them because they are trendy.
In spite ___________________________________________________.
PHONETICS
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of
the others in each group.
II. Choose the word whose main stressed syllable is placed differently from that
of the others in each group.
11. They discussed the ___________ of new conditions to the peace plans.
(ATTACH)
13. Three episodes have been ___________ into a single programme. (TELESCOPE)
16. The photographs she takes are a ___________ record of her travels. (VISION)
17. There are a wide variety of popular ___________ which need discussing.
(CONTENT)
18. The invention would have a wide range of ___________ in industry. (APPLY)
19. Miss Mack had been a ___________ at the Hall for many years. (HOUSE)
II. Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.
A. launch B. launches
26. I’ll never forget ___________ this piece of music for the first time.
29. Anne was riding her bike to school when Peter ___________ her yesterday.
30. By the time I met you, I ___________ for Google for 10 years.
A. going B go C. to go D. goes
33. You would have passed your exam if you ___________ harder.
III. Use the words given in the box to complete the following sentences.
39. The new trade agreement should ___________ more rapid economic growth.
42. The centre will soon be ready to ___________ candidate for the new programme.
45. She always says a lot in the meetings, but she doesn’t.
READING
All these mindset shifts are necessary for Singapore to progress to the next level of
development as a mature, high-income, high-cost, land-and labour-constrained
economy subject to intensifying global competition and technological disruption.
Less attention has been paid, we feel, to the necessary social correlates and
underpinnings of such aspirational economic dynamism. Social values and behaviour
commensurate with a First World society are not just means to becoming a successful
First World economy, they are ends in themselves. They too require major mindset
shifts in both public and private domains. If not, the caring and inclusive society we
want as a First World nation will only be incompletely achieved.
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47. What does it mean by the word “mindset” in the first paragraph?
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49. What will they do to achieve a completely caring and inclusive society?
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This is a nerd’s word, and we’re all benefiting (51) ____________ it. With the
computerization of everything from phones (52) ____________ coffeemakers to cars
and airplanes, you’d be hard-pressed to find a business that doesn’t rely (53)
____________ computers in one way or another. That puts the folks (54)
____________ run the computers in very high demand. Computer systems analysts
ensure that organizations’ technological needs are met and are (55) ____________
improving with the advancements and demand of the increasingly connected world.
Information security analysts-the white hats charged with protecting us (56)
____________the increasing digital dangers-are also in high demand with their
current count of 92,902 people expected to grow 19,6% by 2026.
Further up the career ladder, (59) ____________ you’ve picked up five or more years
of experience in this field, you might shoot to become a Computer and Information
Systems Manager. The median pay for this (60) ____________ is about $130,400 a
year, and demand for it is projected to grow by 17, 9% percent over the next decade.
Jupiter has at least 63 moons, which are often named after the Roman god’s
many lovers. The four largest moons of Jupiter, now called Io, Europa, Ganymede,
and Callisto, were discovered by Galileo Galilei himself, and are appropriately known
today as the Galilean satellites.
Ganymede is the largest moon in our solar system, larger even than Mercury
and Pluto. It is also the only moon known to have its own magnetic field. The moon
has at least one thick ocean between layers of ice, although it may contain several
layers of both materials.
Io is the most volcanically active body in our solar system. The sulfur its
volcanoes spew out gives Io a blotted yellow-orange appearance that is often
compared to a pepperoni pizza. As Io orbits Jupiter, the planet’s immense gravity
causes ‘tides’ in Io’s solid surface that rise 300 feet (100 meters) high, generating
enough heat for volcanic activity.
The frozen crust of Europa is made up mostly of water ice, and it may hide a
liquid ocean holding twice as much water as Earth does. Icy oceans may also exist
beneath the crusts of Callisto and Ganymede. Some of these liquid spouts from the
surface in newly spotted sporadic plumes at the southern pole. Its potential to host life
caused NASA to request funding for a mission to explore Europa.
Callisto has the lowest reflectivity, or albedo, of the four Galilean moons. This
suggests that its surface may be composed of dark, colourless rock.
B. They are often named after the Roman god’s many lovers
C. It is heavy
A. It is a moon of Ganymede
C. It orbits Jupiter
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II. Rewrite each of the following sentences using the word(s) given so that its
meaning stays the same.
71. Mario is the guy who cuts my hair every month. He’s 37 today.
74. I spoke to one of the women. She was the one wearing the red skirt.
76. fire / destroyed / , / was / house / Jack / . / homeless / now / whose / in / the / , / is
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78. this / our / . / filmed / honeymoon / where / movie / was in / , / we / Miami / spent
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79. that / . / mother / was / me /. / still /by / your /which /, / is / given / television / to /
working
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80. him / . / we / birthday / , / missed / much / disappointed / very / his / party / all /
which
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