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Đề thi chính thức vào 10 môn Anh Sở GD&ĐT An Giang (Năm học 2018 – 2019)

Choose the word (A, B, C, D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others
(0.5 point)
Question 1: A. invited B. needed C. ended D. liked
Question 2: A. climate B. ethnic C. unit D. city

( Choose the word (A, B, C, D) whose main stress is placed differently from that of the others.
(0.5 point)
Question 3: A. likely B. lovely C. kiddy D. apply
Question 4: A. instruct B. decide C. contain D. common

( Choose the word/phrase (A, B, C, D) that best fits the space in each sentence. (2,5 points)
Question 5: Look! The boys_______ basketball in the school yard.
A. play B. are playing C. played D. were playing
Question 6: A runny nose, sneezing and coughing are the _______ of common cold.
A. materials B. measures C. medicines D. symptoms
Question 7: The toy _______ my father bought for my brother is very expensive.
A. who B. whom C. which D. whose
Question 8: The president is going to pay a state visit to Japan,_______ he?
A. does B. doesn't C. is D. isn't
Question 9: Remember _______ the instruction carefully before you use it.
A. reading B. to read C. read D. for reading
Question 10: She has worked as a secretary______ she graduated from college.
A. before B. since C. when D. until
Question 11. The boy's family is very poor. He has to go to school on foot. He wishes he
_______
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A. has B. will have C. had D. has had
Question 12: Did the Second World War last from 1939_______ 1945?
A. in B. at C. on D. to
Question 13: It is very noisy. I can't hear what he is saying. Can you _______ the radio?
A. turn up B. tum off C. turn on D. turn around

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Question 14: Mai and Lan are attending a party.- Mai: "Would you like some more Coke?" -
Lan: " _______ ."
A. I think so B. I'm not sure C. Yes, let's D. Yes, please.

( Choose the underlined part (A, B, C, D) that needs correcting, (1.0 point)
Question 15: I have to (A) go to the dentist's (B) because of (C) I have a toothache (D).
Question 16: Alex Ferguson, that (A) is the most successful coach (B) in (C) Manchester
United's history, underwent (D) an emergency operation last month.
Question 17: The (A) Caspian Sea, a salt lake(B), is the largest (C) than any other lakes(D) in
the world.
Question 18: The woman said to (A) her son that he can(B) go out when (C) he finished all his
homework (D).

( Give the correct form of the word given in each sentence. (1.0 point)
Question 19: Lam will try to have a big _______ of stamps. (collect)
Question 20: This bus is used for _______ students to school. (takes)
Question 21: An _______film will help you feel less depressed. (interest)
Question 22: Ha Noi and areas to the north will be_______ tomorrow. (sun)

( Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks (1.0 point)
The Mekong River, (23) _______ Southeast Asia, is the world's 23th-Longest river and the 7th-
longest in Asia. It's about 4.350 kilometres (24)_______ and flows through six countries,
including China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. When flowing into
Vietnam, the Mekong River is also called Cửu Long River (25) ______ has two branches: Tien
River and Hau River. People build houses and run their businesses on the rivers. The Mekong
River is (26) _____ to more than 850 kinds of freshwater fish.
Question 23: A. in B. on C. by D. at
Question 24: A. long B. length C. lengthen D. longest
Question 25: A. that B. who C. which D. where
Question 26: A. home B. place С. region D. country

( Read the following passage and choose the letter A, B, C, D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions. (1.0 point)
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The Americans are keen to win the race to send human beings to Mars. In 1992, the new boss of
NASA, Dan Goldin, called on the American people to be the first to send explorers to another
planet in the solar system. He reminded them of the symbolic gift carried to the moon and back
by the Apollo 11 mission. It bears a message intended for the crew of the first spaceship to visit
Mars. Goldin thinks it is time to begin the preparation for this historic journey. His speech
echoed the words of the President, who promised that in 2019, 50 years after Neil Armstrong
became the first man to set foot on the moon, the first astronaut would stand on Mars.
By the end of the twentieth century, various unmanned spaceships will have thoroughly
investigated the surface of the planet. But, however clever a robot may be, it cannot match the
type of information which can be gained from direct human experience. The first geologist on
the moon, Harrison Schmitt, was capable of interpreting the story of the landscape on the spot.
Until humans walk on the rod deserts of Mars, we will not be able to determine the history of this
frozen world in any detail.
Question 27: Who called on the Americans to be the first to send explorers to another planet in
the solar system?
A. The president B. Dan Goldin C. Neil Armstrong D. Harrison Schmitt Question 28:
According to the American President, when would the first astronaut probably
stand on Mars?
A. 1969 B. 1992 C. 2019 D. 2050
Question 29: According to the passage, by the end of the twentieth century, many _____ will
have thoroughly investigated the surface of the planet
A. manned spaceships B. astronauts
C. robots. D. unmanned spaceships
Question 30: According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT
true? A. A clever robot and a human being can provide the same information from
Mars. B. The first geologist on the moon was Harrison Schmitt
C. We will not be able to determine the history of Mars in any detail until humans walk on it.
D. The Americans are keen to win the race to send human beings to Mars.

( Rearrange the word(s) in a correct order to make complete sentences. (1.0

point) Question 31: to you /I / for a long time. / have not written
Question 32: will take place/ from 14 June to 15 July 2018/ The 2018 FIFA World Cup/ in
Russia.

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( Complete the sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the original one. (1.5 points)
Question 33: He gave my sister a smart phone on her birthday.
=> My sister was _________.
Question 34: Watching "Lat mat: Ba chang khuyet" is very exciting.
=> It is ________.
Question 35: It isn't nice, so we can't go for a picnic.
=> If it ________.

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 Đề thi chính thức vào 10 môn Anh Sở GD&ĐT Bạc Liêu (Năm học 2018 - 2019)
I. Choose the best answer (A,B,C or D) to complete the sentences. (8 points)
Question 1. If she ______ here now, she would show you how to do that.
A. will be B. were C. would be D. is
Question 2. Let’s hold a party after we finish this project, _______?
A. shall we B. do you C. will you D. won’t you
Question 3. Television is one of man’s most important means of _______.
A. transportation B. celebration C. conservation D. communication
Question 4. It’s too dangerous for us ______ in this river.
A. swimming B. to swim C. swim D. to swimming
Question 5. The police officer asked us where ________.
A. are we going B. we are going C. were we going D. we were going
Question 6. When I came to visit him, he _______ the gardening.
A. does B. did C. was doing D. has done
Question 7. His parents are very proud _____ his success at school.
A. in B. about C. on D. of
Question 8. Mike ____ to the cinema with Susan yesterday.
A. went B. goes C. will go D. was going
Question 9. Wearing uniforms helps students feel ______ in many ways.
A. equality B. more equally C. equally D. equal
Question 10. I wish my son _____ English well.
A. studies B. studied C. will study D. can study
Question 11. Susan didn’t go to school_____ she was ill.
A. so B. because C. or D. but
Question 12. She’d love to go to the party, but she had to ______ the baby in the evening.
A. turn on B. swith off C. look after D. turn off
Question 13. Would you mind _______ me put these chairs away?
A. helping B. helped C. to help D. help
Question 14. He drives ______ than he used to.
A. carefully B. more careful C. careful D. more carefully
Question 15. Mr.Smith, ______ has a lot of teaching experience, will join the school in
September.
A. who B. which C. that D. whom
Question 16. This newspaper ______ every day.

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 A. is publishing B. publishes C. publish D. is published
II. Choose the correct answer (A, B, C, or D) to complete the passage.(4 points)
In the United States, people celebrate Mother’s Day. Mother’s day is celebrated (17)_____ the
second Sunday in May. On this occasion, mother usually (18)_____ greeting cards and gifts
from her husband and children. The best gift of all for (19)_____ American Mom is a day of
leisure. The majority of American mothers spend most of their time (20)_____ their jobs as well
as housework, (21)_____ their working days are often very hard. The working mother starts
enjoying the traditional Mother’s Day by having breakfast cooked by her family. Later in the
day, it is also (22)_____ for the extended family group to get together for dinner, either in a
restaurant (23)_____ in one of their homes. Flowers also play an important (24)_____ of
Mother’s Day. Mothers are often given a corsage or a plant for the occasion, particularly if they
are elderly.
Question 17. A. on B. at C. in D. since
Question 18. A. is receiving B. received C. receives D. receiving
Question 19. A. some B. the C. an D. a
Question 20. A. does B. do C. doing D. did
Question 21. A. but B. so C. however D. therefore
Question 22. A. traditional B. traditionallly C. tradition D. traditionalist
Question 23. A. but B. and C. or D. nor
Question 24. A. piece B. part C. section D. function
III. Read the following passage carefully and and answer the questions.( 4 points)
My name is Nam. I’ll tell you about one of my most impressive trips that my classmates and I
have just made after finishing the second term. It was a visit to the Botanic Garden in our city.
It was a cool Sunday. We assembled at the school gate and caught a bus to the Botanic Garden. It
was a long way to our destination and we sang merrily all the way. The Botanic Garden is a very
beautiful place. We made a short tour round the garden and took some photos of the whole class.
Then we played a lot games on the grassland. One of the boys brought the guitar and we sang our
favorite songs. We laughed, talked and danced, too. After the meal, we all took a rest. In the
afternoon, we went on playing some more games. Then we arrived home at four thirty. We all
felt very happy.
Question 25. How did Nam go to the Botanic Garden?
Question 26. Who did he go with?
Question 27. Did they play a lot of games on the grassland?
Question 28. What time did they go home?

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IV. Arrange the given words/ phrases to make the meaningful sentences. (4 points)
Question 29. said/ leave for/ Tom/ the following day/ would/ that/ he/ Paris/.

Question 30. English/ to/ is/ It/ every day/ practice/ necessary/.

Question 31. suggested/ Frank/ for a walk/ going out/ diner/ after/.

Question 32. turned/ John/ lights/ the/ off/ save/ to/ electricity/.

Question 33. any news/ haven’t/ I/ since/ him/ received/ from/ last Christmas/.

Question 34. wishes/ speak/ Minh/ English/ she/ could/ fluently/.

Question 35. money/ buy/ He/ enough/ have/ that car/ to/ doesn’t/.

Question 36. I/ study/ were/ If / I would/ you/ hard/,/.

 Đề thi chính thức vào 10 môn Anh Sở GD&ĐT Bình Dương (Năm học 2018 - 2019)
I. Listening (2,0 points):
Part 1: Questions 1 - 5 Listen to five short conversations and choose the correct answer (A,
B or C). You will hear the conversations two times.
Question 1. The man thought the fashion show was … A. boring B. interesting C. exciting
Question 2. The woman bought … A. a shirt B. a skirt C. some shoes
Question 3. The floor is … A. dirty B. dry C. wet
Question 4. The man finishes work at … A. 7.00 pm B. 8.00 pm C. 9.00 pm
Question 5. The most beautiful city he's been to is … A. Venice B. Prague C. Amsterdam
(Sorce: New English File Pre-Intermediate, Oxford University Press)
Part 2: Questions 6 – 10: Listen to an interviewer and a travel consultant talking about to cost of a short holiday in
major cities. Write the cost (A – H) next to each city ( 6 – 10 ). You will hear the conversation two times. Number 0
has been done for you as an axample.

Cities 0H. London 6. New York 7. Paris 8. Milan 9. Budapest 10. Lisbon
Cost A. $340 B. $400 C. $410 D. $460
E. $470 F. $510 G. $550 H. $670

(Source: International Express Elementary, Oxford University Press)

II. Reading (3.0 points):
Read the passage below carefully and fill in each blank with the best option A, B, C, or
D.
The History of Bags and Purses
Bags and purses came in a variety of designs for a number of purposes. The introduction of
pockets towards the end of the 16th century meant that the men's bags slowly disappeared.
From then on, bags belonged almost only to (11) _____.
(12) _____ the 20th century, more and more women went out to work and became more
mobile. This resulted in all sorts of bags for (13) _____ purposes such as leather document
cases for going to the office, practical leather and plastic daytime bags for walking and
visiting, elegant, sparkling bags for evening use.
Branding became more and more important during the 20th century. Famous designers
include Hermes, Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Prada. For (14) ____ designers such as Chanel,
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become an important accessory. In contrast with the past centuries, the (15) _____ has now
developed into a fashion accessory and it changes with every season.
(Adapted from http:// tassenmuseum.nl/en/knowledge-centre/history-of-bags-abd-purses)
Question 11. A. children B. men C. women D. animals
Question 12. A. In B. At C. Between D. Under
Question 13. A. differ B. different C. differently D. difference
Question 14. A. fashion B. architect C. industry D. transportation
Question 15. A. suitcase B. pocket C. luggage D. handbag
Read the passage below carefully and choose the best option A, B, C or D.
The La Tomatina is a festival held on a Wednesday towards the end of August in the town of
Bunol in the Valenela region in Spain. The weeklong festival includes music, parades, dancing,
and fireworks.
About 30,000 people come to the tomato fight, while Bunol's population is only 9,000. There are
not many accommodations for people who come to La Tomatina, so many participans stay in
Valencia and travel by bus or train to Bunol, about 38km outside the city.
Many trucks transport tomatoes into the center of the town, Plaza del Pueblo. The tomatoes
come from Extremadura, where they are less expensive. The signal for the beginning of the fight
is firing of the cannon, and the chaos begins. Once it begins, the battle is generally every man for
himself. People who partake in this event are strongly encouranged to wear protective safety
goggles and gloves. In addition, they must squash the tomatoes before throwing for safety
precautions. Another rule is that no one is allowed to bring into this fight anything that may lead
to a more serious fight, such as a glass bottle. People must also stay away from trucks and must
not tear someone else's clothing. Somewhere between an hour and two hours, the fighting ends
and the cannon is fired once more to signal the end. At this point nomore tomatoes can be
thrown. The cleaning process involves the use of fire trucks to spray down the streets, with water
provided from a Roman waterway. People find water to wash themselves, most likely at the
Bunol River.
(Adapted from http://www.latomatina.org)
Question 16. According to paragraph 1, when is La Tomatina held this year?
A. Wednesday 27/6/2018 B. Wednesday 25/7/2018
C. Wednesday 29/8/2018 D. Wednesday 26/9/2018
Question 17. According to paragraph 2, why do people stay in Valencia?
A. Because they can take a bus or train to Spain
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 C. Because there is a weeklong festical in Spain
D. Because the want to live 38 km from Bunol
Question 18.What doesthe word "transport" in the third paragraph mean?
A. save B. grow C. consume D. carry
Question 19. What does the word "they" in the third paragraph refer to?
A. trucks B. tomatoes C. chaos D. people
Question 20. According to paragraph 3, what are NOT used in the tomato fight?
A. Bottles B. Gloves C. Goggles D. Tomatoes
Question 21. What happens right after the firing of the second cannon?
A. People begin squashing tomatoes
B. People start fighting against each other
C. People stop throwing tomatoes
D. People finish cleaning the streets
Read the passage below carefully and choose the best option A, B, C or D.
On average, more than 100,000 wildfires, also called wildland fires or forest fires, destroy two
million hectares of land in the U.S every year. A wildfire moves at speeds of about 20 kilometers
an hour and can last for weeks, consuming everything - trees, brush, homes, and humans – in its
path.
There are three conditions for a wildfire. Oxygen is necessary for a fire to burn. Heat sources
help start the wildfire. Although most wildfires are started by people, natural factors like
lightning, hot winds, and even the sun can all provide enough heat to start a wildfire.
Firefighters fight wildfires by removing the conditions a wildfire to burn. Traditional methods
include using water an fire retardants to put out the fires. Firefighters also fight wildfires with
"controlled burning". These controlled forest fires remove small trees, bushes, and ground litter
from a forest. This will deprive a wildfire of fuel and prevent future forest fires.
Although often harmful and destructive to humans, wildfires play an important role in nature.
Even healthy forests contain dead trees and decaying plant matter. When a fire turns them to
ashes, nutrients return to the soil. They also remove sick plants and harmful insects from a
forest. And by burning through thick leaves and branches, wildfires allow sunlight to reach to
forest floor, making it possible for a new generation of trees to grow.
(Adapted from http://nationalgeographic.com and http://science.howstuffworks.com)
Question 22. What does the phrase "deprive a wildfire of fuel" in the third paragraph mean?
A. create fuel for a wildfire B. provide a wildfire with fuel
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Question 23. What does the word "they" in the last paragraph refer to?
A. wildfires B. forests C. ashes D. nutrients
Question 24. According to the last paragraph, why do wildfires play an important role in nature?
A. They burn all leaves and branches. B. They burn sick plants and harmful insects.
C. They burn a new generation of trees. D. They burn nutrients in the soil to ashes.
Question 25. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Benefits of wildfires B. Causes of wildfires
C. Worldwide wildfires D. Controlled wildfires
III. Communication (0,5 point)
Choose the questions and statements (A to H) to complete the conversation between a passenger and a ticker
office clerk. You only need five questions and statements for the blanks.

A. Excuse me, where Passenger: Hello, a sing ticket to Victoria, please.

is the ticket? Ticket office clerk: Single to Victoria? That's $17.50.
B. How long does the Passenger: (26) _________
journey take? Ticket office clerk: Yes, $17.50.
C. How much does it Passenger: Can I have a receipt, please?
cost? Ticket office clerk: Sure. Here you are.
D. Sorry, could you Passenger: (27)___________
repeat that? Ticket office clerk: At five thirty. In eleven minutes.
E. Thank you. What Passenger: (28) __________
time's the next train? Ticket office clerk: Platform Two, over the bridge.
F. Thanks very much Passenger: (29)___________
for your help. Ticket office clerk: Forty-five minutes.
G. What time is it Passenger: (30) __________
now? Ticket office clerk: Not at all.
H. Which platform (Source: International Express Express Elementary, Oxford University
does it leave from? Press)

IV. Phonetics (0,5 point)

Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three words in
pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 31. A. believed B. impressed C. enjoyed D. consumed
Question 32. A. crop B. cross C. cloth D. clos
Choose the word which differs from the other three words in the position of the primary
stress each of the following questions.
Question 33. A. study B. improve C. achieve D. succeed
Question 34. A. impressive B. effective C. generous D. terrific

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Question 35. A. compulsory B. traditional C. experiences D. economic
V. Vocabulary and Grammar (1,5 points): Choose the best option A, B, C or D.
Question 36. The scientists worked very hard and they finally achieved some marvelous results
with this drug. The synonym of "marvelous" is ______.
A. disappointed B. compulsory C. wonderful D. convenient
Question 37. The relationship is very complicated. He's my mother's cousin's daughter's son.
The sofonym of "complicated" is ______.
A. simple B. peaceful C. ancient D. trusty
Question 38. Find a mistake in one of the four underlined parts of the following sentence.
When (A) I reached the (B) the bus stop (C) yesterday morning, the bus has (D) already left.
Question 39. Thank you for _____ me with my math homework.
A. help B. helping C. helper D. helpful
Question 40. My friend Monalily is as pretty _____ a picture.
A. more than B. as much C. as D. so
Question 41. I must congratulate you _____ your very impressive show.
A. in B. on C. at D. for
Question 42. I'm ______ forward to seeing you again.
A. coming B. going C. looking D. bringing
Question 43. I use Facebook only ten minutes a day ______ it's time-consuming to spendmuch
time on it.
A. in spite of B. because of C. because D. however
Question 44. How much time do you spend ______ the Internet each day?
A. surf B. surfed C. to surf D. surfing
Question 45. Your idea sounds ______.
A. interesting B. interested C. interestingly D. interestedly
Question 46. we have to finish our homework before we can play games, _____ we?
A. have B. haven't C. do D. don't
Question 47. The room was hot. I tried ____ the window, but that didn't work.
A. open B. opening C. to be opened D. being opened
Question 48. Paul used to play games all day when he was in college. He wishes he ____ his
time.
A. doesn't B. hasn't wasted C. didn't waste D. hadn't wasted Question 49. She's a very _____

speaker. Everybody listens with great interest whenever she speaks.

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 A. impressive B. similar C. convenient D. industrial
Question 50. I had to buy a new washing machine because it would not have been ______ to
get
my old one repaired.
A. economical B. compulsory C. interactive D. time-consuming
V. Writing
Sentence transformation (0,5)
Complete the sentence so that it has the same meaning as the sentence(s) before it.
Question 51. I have a close friend. He is a CEO in New York.
=> I have a close friend who __________________________________________________ .
Question 52. Remember to say sorry when you have done something wrong.
=> Don't _________________________________________________________________ .
Question 53. Despite the difficult math question, Vicky solved it in five minutes.
=> Although the math ______________________________________________________ .
Question 54. My friends are so humorous that I can't help laughing at their jokes.
=> I have such _____________________________________________________________ .
Question 55. Bill is such a careless driver that he has many traffic accidents.
=> If Bill drove ____________________________________________________________ .
 Đề thi chính thức vào 10 môn Anh Sở GD&ĐT Hải Dương (Năm học 2018 - 2019)

A. GRAMMAR - VOCABULARY- LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS

I. Choose the word, phrase or expression that best completes each sentence below (3.0
points)
Question 1. Paper money ____________ in Vietnam for a very long time.
A. has been used B. is used C. has used
Question 2. He hasn't found the book ____________ I gave him yesterday.
A. who B. which C. what
Question 3. There is too much traffic in this city. ____________, the air is polluted.
A. Although B. Therefore C. Because
Question 4. I suggest that he ____________more efforts in his work.
A. makes B. making C. should make.
Question 5. Mr. Jones enjoys ____________ the Internet in his free time.
A. to surf B. surfing C. surf
Question 6. I have waited for him for over half an hour but he hasn't turned ____________ yet.
A. up B. down C. over
Question 7. Many people share the opinion that Mother Day should be celebrated___________.
A. nationwide B. national C. nationality
Question 8. I don't bring enough money with me. I wish I ___________ enough to buy this
book.
A. bring B. can bring C. brought
Question 9. The program I watched on TV last night was so _____ that I fell asleep halfway
through it.
A. bored B. boring C. bore
Question 10. I can never make up stories because I have absolutely no ______________.
A. imagined B. imaginary C. imagination
Question 11. Mary: "______________________?" - Tom: "Tall and thin with blue eyes".
A. How is your new English teacher doing?
B. What does your new English teacher look like?
C. How does your new English teacher look like?
Question 12. John: "Shall we go out to choose a birthday gift for Mary?"
Tom: "_________________"
A. Great idea! B. There's no doubt about it. C. Yes, please do.

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Question 13. Harry: "What a terrific hairstyle!"
Daisy: "_______________ "
A. Thank you. B. Why don't you like it? C. My pleasure.
Question 14. Mai: "Could you please do me a favor?” - Hanh: " ____________"
A. No, thanks. B. Sure. What can I do for you? C. Yes, go ahead.
Question 15. Thanh: "Would you like to go camping with me next Sunday?" - Mai: "_______"
A. Yes, please B. Yes, I'd love to C. Yes, I would
II. Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence below that needs correcting. (1.0
point)
Question 16. The teacher, together with 30 students, are going to attend a party this Saturday
evening.
A. with B. are C. attend D. this
Question 17. Mr. Lam, whom gave a lecture at our university last week, is a famous physicist.
A. whom B. gave C. at D. a Question 18. I used to stayed with my
grandparents on a farm when I was a child.
A. stayed B. with C. on D. was Question 19. Ha Noi has long been the economic,
cultural and history center of Vietnam.
A. has long been B. economic C. history D. of
Question 20. Nam asked his friends whether they can give him a hand with his work.
A. whether B. can C. a hand D. with
READING
1. Which notice (A-F) says this (21-25) (1.0 point)
21. You can't borrow books in the evening. A. CASH ONLY
22. Tickets are sold only on the train today. B. KEEP YOUR VOICE DOWN
23. You should not talk too loudly here. C. CHILDREN UNDER 12 MUST BE
24. We do not accept cheques or credit cards. ACCOMPANIED BY ADULTS
25. What you need to buy is unavailable D. LIBRARY: OPEN DAILY: 7
here. E. TICKET OFFICE CLOSED, BUY YOUR
TICKET ON THE TRAIN
F. SOLD OUT
II. Read the passage and choose the best option A, B or C to fill in each blank. (1.0
point)
It might sound strange to you but these are some important rules. If you want to pass
examinations, then study grammar. ____________ (26), if you want to become fluent in English,

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try to learn English without studying too much grammar because that will only ____________
(27) you down and confuse you.
You will think about rules when creating sentences ____________ (28) than speaking
naturally like a native speaker. Some native speakers do not know so many grammatical rules as
non-native students.
Everyone can speak at least one language whether they are intelligent or lack some brain
power. This could be achieved by being surrounded by that language at all times. You may
notice that there are also some people ____________ (29) study abroad and learn very little.
That is because they go to an English speaking school, but find friends from their own country
and don't practice English. Some others can speak English well ____________ (30) they live in
an English speaking environment.
Question 26. A. Therefore B. However C. Although
Question 27. A. slow B. make C. get
Question 28. A. more B. better C. rather
Question 29. A. who B. what C. which
Question 30. A. but B. because C. so
III. Read the passage carefully and choose the best option to answer each of the following
questions below. (1.0 point).
Education in England
Every child in England between the age of five and fifteen must attend schools. There are
three main types of educational institutions, primary (elementary) schools, secondary schools,
and universities
Like most countries in the world, there are two types of schools in England, independent
schools (fee-paying schools) and state schools in which students do not have to pay tuition fees.
In both types, attendance is compulsory. Morning classes begin at nine o’clock and last until half
past four in the afternoon. After classes, most English children often stay at school and take part
in extracurricular activities like sports, singing and dancing. Schools are open five days a week.
On Saturdays and Sundays there are no lessons. There are holidays at Christmas, Easter and in
summer. In London as in all cities there are two grades of schools for those who will go to work
at fifteen: primary schools for boys and girls between the ages of five and eleven, and secondary
schools for children from eleven to fifteen.
Besides such compulsory lessons as reading, writing, the English language, English
literature, English history, geography, science, and nature study, children in England can take
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A. Entertainment for children in England
B. Education in England
C. State schools in England
Question 32. The writer mentions all of the following types of educational institutions
EXCEPT________.
A. primary schools B. secondary schools C. kindergartens
Question 33. "Sports" is mentioned in the reading passage as _____.
A. a compulsory lesson B. an extracurricular activity C. an optional
subject
Question 34. Which types of schools do 14-year-old children often attend?
A. primary schools B. universities C. secondary schools
Question 35. The word "optional" in paragraph 3 is CLOSEST in meaning to
_________.
A. not required B. not free C. unintentional
C. WRITING
I. Finish each the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the
sentence printed before it. (1.0 point)
Question 36. I visited many places of interest during my stay in Da Nang.
=> While ________________________________________________________________.
Question 37. "I will go with you on your trip to Ha Long next week" Lan said to Minh
=> Lan said
______________________________________________________________.
Question 38. Mr. Ba is too old. That's the reason why he can not continue the work.
=> If ___________________________________________________________________.
Question 39. My father has planted some young trees in the back garden.
=> Some young trees ______________________________________________________.
Question 40. The number of foreign tourists to Vietnam has greatly increased over the last
few years.
=> There has _____________________________________________________________.

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Part I. Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D whose underlined part is pronounced

differently from the others. Write your answers on the answer sheet.
Question 1. A. wants B. looks C. plays D. drops
Question 2. A. happy B. hour C. high D. house
Question 3. A. lucky B. much C. student D. bucket
Question 4. A. proud B. amount C. about D. humour
Question 5. A. church B. character C. children D. chicken
Part II. Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D to complete each of the following sentences.
Write your answers on the answer sheet.
Question 6. Mai______ in this town since she left school.
A. lived B. has lived C. lives D. is living
Question 7. Do you know the woman _________ is standing next to Lan over there?
A. which B. whom C. who D. whose
Question 8. My father is a very_______ driver. He never has any accidents.
A. careful B. carefully C. careless D. carelessly
Question 9. If it doesn’t rain tomorrow, we _________ camping by the river.
A. would go B. went C. will go D. goes
Question 10. Lan didn’t come to your party last night, _______?
A. does she B. did she C. didn’t she D. doesn’t she
Question 11. Linh wishes she _____ more beautiful in the future.
A. were B. will be C. would be D. is
Question 12. Our family usually have a vacation in Nha Trang ________ July.
A. on B. at C. in D. between
Question 13. Nam suggests _______ the street children every weekend.
A. helping B. helped C. to help D. helps
Question 14. David: “Thank you for helping me.”
Linda: “_________”
A. You’re welcome B. That’s very kind of you.
C. Yes, I’d love to. D. That’s a good idea.
Question 15. My advice is that you should _______ what your teacher is saying.
A. take care of B. look after
C. turn out D. pay more attention to

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Part III: Fill in the numbered blanks in the passage with ONE suitable word the box. Write your answers on the
answer sheet. There is ONE extra word.

employment complicated polluting such

problem millions r educed engineers benefit
Everyone wants to reduce pollution. But the pollution (16)______ is as complicated as it is
serious. It is complicated because much pollution is caused by things that (17) ______ people.
For example, exhaust from automobiles causes a large percentage of air pollution. But the
automobile provides transportation to (18)________of people. Factories discharge much of the
material that pollutes the air and water, but factories give (19)________ to a large number of
people.
Thus, to end or greatly reduce pollution immediately, people would have to stop using
many things that benefit them. Most of the people do not want to do that, of course. But pollution
can be gradually (20)________in several ways. Scientists and engineers can work to find ways to
lessen the amount of pollution that (21)_______ things as automobiles and factories cause.
Governments can pass and enforce laws that require businesses and traffic to stop, or to cut down
on certain polluting activities.
Part IV: Each of the following sentences has one mistake. Identify the mistake by writing the
letter A, B, C or D on the answer sheet.
Question 24. I have just sold (A) the book whom (B) I bought in (C) Ho Chi Minh City 5 years
ago (D).
Question 25. Mai used to going (A) to school late (B) when she was (C) in primary school (D).
Question 26. Because the weather was (A) very bad (B) , so (C) we had to cancel (D) our trip to
Ha Noi.
Question 27. My sister is (A) the taller (B) of the girls (C) in (D) her class.
Question 28. I prefer watching (A) TV than (B) listening to music (C) in (D)my free time.
Part V: Read the passage and choose the correct the correct answer A, B, C or D.
When Jane left school at the age of sixteen , her aunt Flory gave her $500 for her
birthday . Most of Jane's friends decided to go to college , but Jane used her aunt's money to
start her own business . She bought fruit , sugar and some glass jars and began making her
own jam . She sold the jam to her friends for $1 a jar and she soon double her aunt's $500 .
At first , her parents didn't want Jane to spend her time making jam and the thought that
she should study instead . The hoped that one day she would be a teacher or a doctor . But
Jane didn't listen to them . She just kept on making jam . After a few months , she started
selling it to the local market . Then she started making orange juice . She sold this to a school
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She made all kinds of food which she sold to shops and supermarkets . She was so busy that
she had to get some people to work for her.
Question 29. What is the passage about?
A. spending money B. starting up business C. selling jam D. going to college
Question 30. How much did Jane get after a short time of her work?
A. $500 B. $1 C. $1000 D. $2000
Question 31. What did Jane’s parents want her to do after leaving school?
A. go on studying B. make jam C. sell jam D. make orange juice
Question 32. The word “it” in the line 7 refers to _______.
A. sugar B. jam C. orange juice D. fruit
Question 33. Which of the following places that Jane did NOT sell her products to?
A. schools B. supermarkets C. shops D. colleges
Part VI. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same
as the provided sentence. Write your answers on the answers on the answer sheet.
Question 34. David began cooking dinner 30 minutes ago.
=> David has_____________________________________.
Question 35. “Do you often go swimming in the summer, Lan?” Mai asked.
=> Mai asked Lan_________________________________.
Question 36. Can you clean the floor for me, please?
=> Would you mind _______________________________.
Question 37. They should complete the project within a year.
=> The project ___________________________________.
Question 38. I think that the work has already been finished.
=> I am under _____________________________________.
Part VII. Use the following sets of words or phrases to write complete sentences. Write your
answers on the answers on the answer sheet.
Question 39. Mai/ get up/ early/ yesterday/ so as/ catch/ first bus.

Question 40. The manager/ have/ the report/write/ by his secretary/ last Tuesday.

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SECTION 1: USE OF ENGLISH (3.0 points)

Part 1. Choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) in each sentence. (2.0 pts)
Question 1. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the
others.
A. capture B. describe C. decorate D. celebrate Question 2. Choose the word whose main
stress pattern is placed differently from the others.
A. generous B. financial C. separate D. regular
Question 3. My parents asked us __________ too much time playing computer games.
A. not to spending B. did not spend C. not to spend D. to not spent
Question 4. If I were a flower, l __________a sunflower.
A. was B. were C. will be D. would be
Question 5. Any: " __________is it from your house to the beach?" Hoa: "About five
kilometers".
A. How far B. How often C. How much D. How long
Question 6. Let's paint the house__________. It will be much cheaper.
A. yourself B. herself C. ourselves D. themselves
Question 7. David learned to play __________guitar when he was _______student.
A. the/a B. a/ the C. the / the D. a/a
Question 8.We have had a new museum __________ was built in the city centre a few years
ago.
A. when B. whose C. which D . who
Question 9. Kate: "I thought the film was really boring." Andy: "______."
A If you like B. So did I C. I’m afraid not D. I do too
Question 10. We may have a __________of oxygen in the future if all the rainforests are cut
down.
A. production B. shortage C. less D. spare
(ID : e1747) Part 2. Read the text below and write only ONE word which best fits each gap.
(1.0 pt)
A man named Byron Reese set up an online source of news information. Reese's website (1)
__________ different from other news media because his website (2)__________ reports happy
news. Reese believes that he can provide a more balanced view of today's society (3)__________
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agrees with them, (5)__________ he also thinks people get a distorted view of the world if they
only hear about bad news all the time.
SECTION 2: READING (3.4 points)
(ID : e1748) Part 1: Match the sentences in column A with appropriate notices in column B.
There is ONE option in B that you do NOT need to use (1.2pts)

A B
1. You can pay however you like. A. NO CHEWING GUM
ALLOWED IN CLASS
2. Go here if you need directions. B. DON'T FORGET TO WEIGH
FRUIT AND VEGETABLES
3. You must not have this at school. C. This way to the tourist information
office →
4. Remember to do this at the supermarket D. No parking
Disabled people only
5. You must not wear this during lessons. E. Tuesday Special
2 for 1 Burger Deal
6. You and a friend can eat here for half price. F. No jewellery in gym class
G. Cash and all maior credit cards accepted

Part 2: Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the following
questions. (1.2 pts)
Smog is a combination of smoke and fog. It occurs when gases from burnt fuel mix with
fog on the ground. When heat and sunlight get together with these gases, they form fine,
dangerous particles in the air.
Smog occurs in big cities with a lot of traffic. Particularly, in the summertime, when it is
very hot, smog stays near the ground. It is dangerous to our breathing, and in smoggy areas, we
cannot see very well.
Smog was first discovered in Great Britain in the 19th century, during the beginning of the
Industrial Revolution. At that time, people used coal for heating and cooking. Factories also used
coal to produce iron and steel. Smoke mixed with wet, foggy air and turned yellow. The smog
often hung over cities for many days. It caused lung diseases and breathing problem. Thousands
of people died in London every year.
Today, cities that have a large population and are located in hot, subtropical areas have the
biggest smog problems - for example, Los Angeles, Mexico City and Cairo. Question 1. Where
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B. At a place where the traffic is heavy and the weather is foggy
C. In a city where many people smoke
D. Underground
Question 2. In the first paragraph, the word fine is closest in meaning to _________.
A. tiny B. good C. harmful D. shiny Question 3. What will happen if smog
stays close to the ground ?
A. It will disappear in a short time
B. It will make the sky cleaner.
C. It will harm our health and block our sight.
D. It will cause many storms.
Question 4. What probably caused the smog in Britain at the beginning of the Industrial
Revolution?
A. There were too many cars in the country.
B. The weather there was too foggy.
C. People smoke a lot at that time.
D. Factories and people used coal as energy.
Question 5. In the third paragraph, the word it refers to ______.
A. iron B. smog C. steel D. smoke
Question 6. According to the author, what kind of cities is facing the most severe smog
problems?
A. Some cities in the United States
B. Highly populated cities located in subtropical areas
C. Cities with large-scale industry
D. Cities which have heavy traffic and a large number of cars
Part 3: Read the two notes about the school trip. Fill in the missing information in Kim's notes. (1.0 pt)

School trip to To: Kim

Cambridge From: Frances
Monday11th June Received: Wed 9/5, 6.15p.m
Leave from school at 8a.m Let's meet at my place at 7.30 on Monday morning. We
Bring your own lunch can take a bus to school. My mum will pick us up from
school when we get back. She'll drive you home.

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 0. School trip: Cambridge
1. Date:.......................................................................
2.Take:.........................................................................
3.Time to meet Frances:...............................................
4.Get to school by:........................................................
5.Get home by: .............................................................
SECTION 3: WRITING (3.6 points)
Part 1. Use the sets of words to write meaningful sentences. Make all changes additions if
necessary. (1.2 pts)
Question 1. My father/ go/ swimming/ every morning.
Question 2. Could you/ tell me/ how/ get/ sports center?
Question 3. I/ born/ the tenth/ September/ ,2003
Question 4. They/ learn/ English/ since/ they/ be/ six/ year/ old.
Question 5.I will read/ this leaflet/ see/ what activities/ be/ organize/ this attraction
Question 6. It be/ good idea/ eat/ different/ kind/ fruit/ vegetable/ our/ day/ meals.
Part 2. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence.
Write no more than five words, including the WORD given. (1.2 pts)
Question 1. They worked very hard in spite of their old age. OLD
=> Although ................, they worked very hard.
Question 2. Tom works more carefully than John. AS
=> John doesn't ...................Tom (does).
Question 3."How many students are there in your class, Tom?" HIS
=> The teacher asked Tom how many students..................class.
Question 4. Jenny spends two hours doing her homework everyday. TO
=> It takes............................her homework everyday.
Question 5. Why don't you plant some trees around your house to get more fresh air?
ABOUT
=> How..........................around your house to get more fresh air?
Question 6. He didn't open his birthday gifts until after all the guests had left. BEFORE
=> He waited until all the guests......................... his birthday gifts.

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I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest. (1 point)
Question 1. A. where B. here C. their D. there
Question 2. A. suggestion B. tradition C. eruption D. celebration
Question 3. A. wanted B. laughed C. rested D. needed
Question 4. A. sailors B. poems C. cooks D. designers

II. Complete each sentence with the appropriate form of the word in
brackets. Question 5. The house is _____________decorated. (attraction)
Question 6. It is _____________to call somebody at night. (convenience)
Question 7. Most of the houses will be_____________ by solar energy soon. (hot)
Question 8. Good _____________ were the key to success. (prepare)

III. Choose the word/phrase (A,B,C or D ) that best fits the space in each sentence. (3 point)
Question 9. Lan is very tired. _____________, she has to finish her assignments before going to
bed.
A. Although B. So C. However D. Therefore
Question 10. Some drivers drive too fast. I wish they _____________more carefully.
A. drive B. drove C. are driving D. have driven
Question 11. She's finished writing her essay,____________?
A. didn't she B. is she C. isn't she D. hasn't she
Question 12. We can't go along here because the road ___________.
A. been repaired B. repair C. is being repaired D. repaired
Question 13. My English is not good. If l _____________ English well, I _____________ able
to go abroad.
A. speak / can be B. spoke / were C. speak / were D. spoke / would be
Question 14. She likes the book _____________her friend gave her on her birthday.
A. who B. what C. which D. whom
Question 15. Malaysia is divided _____________two regions.
A. to B. on C. in D. into
Question 16. She asked me _____________ the most.
A. what I liked food B. I liked what food
C. what food I like D. what food I liked
Question 17. Lan: Would you like to have lunch with us?

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A. All right. B. Yes, I'd love. C. No, I wouldn't like. D. Yes, I do
Question 18. Hoa: Congratulations on your winning.
Minh: _____________
A. That's very kind of you. B. You are welcome.
C. No, thanks. D. Yes, of course.
Question 19. Lan said she___to Ha Long Bay the following day.
A. would go B. will go C. go D. went
Question 20. We arrived in Nha Trang_______ 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon.
A. in B. since C. for D.at

IV. Choose the underlined part (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting. (1 point)
Question 21. Jack dances more graceful than all of his friends.
A. dances B. graceful C. all D. his
Question 22. Let me know if you are interested to take part in the competition.
A. know B. are C. to take D. in
Question 23. We all think which the world's energy resources are limited
A. all B. which C. world's D. are limited
Question 24. George is enough intelligent to pass the physics exam without help.
A. enough intelligent B. to pass C. The D. physics

V. Read the following passage and choose the best answers. (1 point)
Most human beings are awake during the day and sleep all night. Owls live the opposite way.
Owls are nocturnal. This means that they sleep all day and stay awake at night. Because owls are
nocturnal, this means they must eat at night. But finding food in the dark is difficult. To help
them, they have special eyes and ears.
Owls have very large eyes. These eyes absorb more light than normal. Since there is little light
during the night, it is helpful to be able to absorb more of it. This helps owls find food in the
dark.
Owls also have very good hearing. Even when owls are in the trees, they can hear small animals
moving in the grass below. This helps owls catch their prey even when it is very dark.
Like owls, mice are also nocturnal animals. Mice have an excellent sense of smell. This helps
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of the birds, snakes, and lizards that like to eat mice sleep at night - except, of course, owls!
Notes: - owl (n): chim cú - absorb (v): hấp thụ
Question 25. Owls _____
A. sleep at night and are awake during the day.
B. hunt during the day and are awake at night.
C. sleep every other night and are awake during the day.
D. sleep during the day and are awake at night.
Question 26. Based on information in paragraph 2, it can be understood that an animal with
small eyes______.
A. must be diurnal. B. has trouble seeing in the dark
C. can see very well at night. D. is likely to be eaten by an owl.
Question 27. According to the passage, owls can find food in the dark using their sense of
_____.
A. sight only B. sight and sound.
C. sound and smell. D. sight, sound and smell.
Question 28. Being nocturnal helps mice to_____.
A. keep themselves safe. B. find food that other animals cannot
C. store energy for night time activities. D. release stress.

VI. Choose the word among A, B, C, D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
(1 point)
MAKING RECYCLING EASIER
More and more of the products we buy have got recycled material in (29)____. Things like
newspapers and magazines, glass bottles and jars, food and drink cans and even some clothing
may have been (30)____ using recycled materials. Every time we buy one of these products we
help to support the recycling industry. The aim is that the product is used once, recycled and then
used again.
One of the ways in which we can help the recycling process is by saving our own waste. Over
the next couple of weeks we'll begin a fortnightly collection of recyclable waste from your home.
All you have to (31)___ is put your recyclable waste in the box we've given you and put the
remember to look at the box out next to your dustbin. The collection is fortnightly, (32)___
sticker on the box that tells you which weeks we will collect it. Your dustbin will still be
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Question 29. A. them B. it C. us D. their
Question 30. A. put B. got C. made D. taken
Question 31. A. do B. want C. have D. go
Question 32. A. because B. so C. unless D. although

VII. Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means the same as the
sentence printed before. (2 points)
Question 33. You shouldn't tell him about that.
=> If I __________________
Question 34. The receptionist gave me very useful information.
=> The information_________________
Question 35. I last saw Bob when I was in Ho Chi Minh City.
=> I haven't _______________
Question 36. “Turn down the radio, Tom" said his mother
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I. Hãy chọn một từ thích hợp cho trong khung để điền vào mỗi chỗ trống của đoạn văn
sau. (1.0d)
comes loss occurs wasteful as

Light pollution is not (1)__________serious as water or air pollution. Moreover, it is the type of
pollution that (2)___________ more in cities than in rural areas. In the past, we could sit out at
night and gaze al glittering stars in the sky and light from objects in the out space. Nowadays,
cities are covered with lights from buildings, advertising displays, many of which direct the
lights up into the sky and into many unwanted places. The real problem is that it is
(3)_____________ to apply light to almost everything at night. Millions of tons of oil and coal
are used to produce the power to light the sky. Eye strain, (4)____________ of vision and stress
are what people may get from light pollution.
II. Đọc đoạn văn dưới đây và trả lời các câu hỏi. (1,5đ).
We can develop alternative sources of energy, and unless we try we'll never succeed. Instead of
burning fossil fuels we should be conneentrating on more economie uses of electricity, because
electricity can be produced from any sources of energy.
If we didn't waste so much energy, our resources would last longer. We can save more energy by
conservation than we can produce for the same money. Unless we do research on solar energy,
wind power, tidal power, hydroelectric plants ... our fossil fuels will run out and we'll all freeze
or starve to death.
Many countries are spending much more time and money on research because the energy from
the sun, the waves and the winds last forever. We really won't survive unless we start working on
cleaner and safer sources of energy.
Question 5: What can electricity be produced from?
........................................................................................
Question 6: Would our resources last longer if we didn't waste so much energy?
.............................................................................................
Question 7: Why are many countries spending much more time and money doing research on
energy from the sun, the waves and the winds?
...........................................................................................
III. Hoàn thành mỗi câu dưới đây bắt đầu bằng những từ gợi ý sao cho câu sau có cùng
nghĩa với câu cho trước. (1,5đ)

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→ In spite of .............................................................................................
Question 9: He asked, "How many boys are there in your class, Marry?"
→ He asked Marry ............................................................................
Question 10: The movie was very interesting to them.
→ They were ............................................................................
IV. Sử dụng các từ và cụm từ gợi ý để viết thành câu hoàn chỉnh (1,0đ)
Question 11: Hung/ wish/ her be/ old enough/ ride/ motorbike
→ ..................................................................................................
Question 12: He/learn/ English/ since/ he/ be/ in grade 6.
→ ...................................................................................................
V. Chọn từ (trong số A, B, C hoặc D) cổ phần và chân được phát âm khác với phần gạch
chân của những từ còn lại. (0,5đ)
Question 13: A. teacher B. clear C. reason D. mean
Question 14: A. appeared B. formed C. played D. published
VI. Chọn đáp án đúng nhất trong số A, B, C hoặc 2 để hoàn thành các câu sau L. (2 )
Question 15: How ................ is your house from here?
A. much B. far C. long D. many
Question 16: Marie Curie, ... is one of the greatest women to our time, discovered radium.
A. that B. whom C. which D. who
Question 17: He was born ........ 15th, July.
A. on B. of C. in D. at
Question 18: He feeds the chickens and ............... their eggs.
A. collections B. collects C. collective D. collectors
Question 19: My family has decided ........ Da Lat in the summer.
A. visited B. visit C. to visit D. visits
Question 20: He is going to the post office .......... he wants to send a letter.
A. despite B. because of C. because D. though
Question 21: Ann: “Your picture is very nice, Tom! I like it much.” - Tom: ........
A. It's kind of you to say so. B. That's okay.
C. That would be great. D. You're welcome.
Question 22: The United States has a (an) .............. of around 250 million.
A. territory B. addition C. instruction D. population
Question 23: The students take part in charity activities in their town, ........................?

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Question 24: Yoko feels ................ again after her illness but she still cannot work ……..
A. strongly/ hardly B. strong/ hard C. strong/ hardly D. strongly hard
VII. Biến đổi động từ cho trong ngoặc ở dạng hoặc thi đúng. (1,5đ)
Question 25: If he (have) ........... free time, he would go swimming.
Question 26: They used to (wear) .. ................. jeans when they were young.
Question 27: Last year we installed ordinary light bulbs in our house, but now we (use)
…………. energy-saving ones.
Question 28: I'm sorry. I (not/ finish) .................. the work yet.
Question 29: The flowers shouldn't (cut) ................ in this garden.
Question 30: My brother enjoys (listen) .................... to stories about UFOs.
VIII. Sử dụng đang đứng của từ trong ngoặc để hoàn thành các câu sau. (0,5đ)
Question 31: We can protect the environment by .............. air pollution. (REDUCTION)
Question 32: She enjoyed the ....... atmosphere in the mosque. (PEACE)
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PART A: READING COMPREHENSION (5.0 pts)

Section 1: (2.5 pts) Choose ONE correct word in the box to fill in each numbered blank.

Traditionally, members, greetings, preparations, important,

lucky, wearing, known, which, for

Tet is the most (1)........... celebration for Vietnamese people. It is officially (2)........... as the
Lunar New Year or Tet Festival, (3)........... is usually in late January or early February.
Vietnamese people usually make (4)........... for Tet holiday several weeks beforehand - going
shopping, tidying up and decorating houses and making offerings of flowers and fruits on the
family altars. As for family (5)........... who are living apart from their families on business or for
studies, Tet is also a good chance offering them free time to get together, visiting their relatives,
friends and acquaintances as well. (6)........... , on the New Year's Eve, the whole family get
together (7)........... the reunion dinner served with various kinds of traditional dishes and
specialities. During the three days of Tet holiday, everybody is always (8).......... their new
clothes, giving one another the season's (9)............ and paying mutual visits. Children are the
happiest to have a good time leaving off school, enjoying themselves, eating full meals of Tet
food, cakes and sweets and what's more, getting (10)........... money from their parents and elders.

Section II: (1.25 pts) Read the passage and decide if the statements are TRUE (T) or FALSE
(F).
THE ISLAND OF PETULIA
Petulia Island is only 5.5 kilometres long and 1.5 kilometres at its widest point. It lies in
the middle of Lake Donika, and is 3,900 metres above sea level. Petulia has had a small number
of inhabitants for over four centuries. The sun here is extremely hot during the day but
temperatures at night regularly fall well below freezing. The water of Lake Donika is 10 degrees
Celsius all year round.
Before the introduction of motorboats in the 1970s, travelling from Petulia to the nearest
port could take over 20 hours. This journey was therefore made only once a year to buy salt.
Motorboats have now cut the journey time down to three hours, bringing new trade and tourists
to Petulia.
Petulian local inhabitants highly respect their customs and traditions. They have recently
voted against a hotel development plan, so there will be no hotels on the island. Instead tourists
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Question 11. People have lived on the island for over four centuries
Question 12. There is a big difference between day-time and night-time temperatures on the
island.
Question 13. The islanders have sold their salt to other countries since the 1970s.
Question 14. It takes three hours to reach Petulia from the nearest port by motorboat.
Question 15. It is likely that there will be a tourist hotel on the island soon.
Section III: (1.25 pts) Read the passage and answer the questions below
TRADITIONS AND CUSTOMS IN GREAT BRITAIN
Every nation and every country has its own customs and traditions. In Britain, traditions
play a more important part in the life of the people than in other countries. Englishmen are proud
of their traditions and carefully keep them up. It has been the law for about three hundred years
that on Sundays all theatres are closed, no letters are sent, and only a few papers are published.
Most of English people like gardens. Up to this day, an English family still prefers a house
with a garden to a flat in a modern building with central heating, as did their great grandparents
hundreds of years ago!. Sometimes in big cities where each piece of land is a rare and precious
treasure, the garden in front of the house is just a box of flowers in a little square covered with
cement painted green in imitation of grass!
Great Britain is especially rich in holidays and local traditions, which are quite differept
among Scotland, Ireland, Wales and England. Christmas is a great English national holiday but it
is not officially observed in Scotland, except by bank clerks, and all local shops and factories are
still working during this time.
Question 16. Where are traditions more highly appreciated than in other countries?
Question 17. What are Englishmen proud of?
Question 18. Are theatres open on Sundays in Britain?
Question 19. Do English families like houses with gardens more than expensive flats?
Question 20. Who in Scotland celebrate Christmas?
PART B: WRITING (5.0 pts)
Section IV: (2.0 pts) Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meaning.
Question 21. It takes me ten minutes to walk to my office.
=>I spend...............................................................
Question 22. The novel is so interesting that Alice has read it several times.
=> It is .....................................................................
Question 23. The truck driver was careless, so the railway accident happened.
=> Because the truck driver ..............................................................
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Question 25. She started learning English seven years ago.
=> She has ..............................................................
Section V: (2.0 pts) You are visiting your uncle, who lives in Hanoi. Write a letter to your
Mom and Dad, using the correct forms of the given words.
Dear Mom and Dad,
Question 26. I/ arrive/ Hanoi/ 5 o'clock yesterday morning.

Question 27. My uncle/ meet/me/ the airport / and/ take/me/ his house/ motorbike.

Question 28.1/ already/ see/ Uncle Ho's Mausoleum/ some places of interest here.

Question 29. The food delicious. The people here/ friendly/ hospitable.

Question 30. Yesterday, I/ buy/ lot of/ souvenirs/ for/ both of you/ my friends.

Question 31.Tomorrow/ going on a trip/ Ha Long Bay.

Question 32.I/ never been there before, so/I/ excited /about/ trip.
Question 33.I/ be home/ Sunday, November 10th.

Question 34. I /wish you/ here now.

Question 35. Could you please/ pick / me/ Quang Ngai railway station/ 3 p.m.

I hope you both are well.

With love,
Kim Le
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I. Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the
other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. (0.5 point)
Question 1: A. unit B. city C. nine D. thing
Question 2: A. horses B. houses C. chooses D. rises

II. Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the
position of primary stress in the following questions. (0.5 point)
Question 3: A. nation B. comic C. enjoy D. mountain
Question 4: A. ability B. impossible C. reality D. difficult

III. Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correcting in each
of the following questions. (1.5 points)
Question 5: I suggest go to school by bicycle instead of by motorbike.
A. suggest B. go to C. instead of D. by motorbike
Question 6: She is very good at English, doesn't she?
A. is B. good C. at D. doesn't she
Question 7: The bus collected us on 5 o'clock early in the morning.
A. collected B. on C. early D. in the morning
Question 8: Scientists say that the disappearance of the trees are already causing changes in the
climate.
A. say B. disappearance of C. are D. in
Question 9: In the 18th century jean cloth was make completely from cotton.
A. In the B. jean cloth C. make D. from
Question 10: We're amazing that Nga won the first prize in the language contest.
A. amazing B. won C. the first prize D. language
IV. Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
question. (2.5 points)
Question 11: The girl _____ is standing near the window is my sister.
A. who B. which C. she D. whose
Question 12: Bui Tien Dung is one of the _____ football players in Vietnam.
A. good B. best C. better D. well
Question 13: My father is very busy. _______, he is always willing to give a hand with the
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Question 14: What time _____ on television?
A. is the news B. are the news C. is news D. are news
Question 15: I like playing tennis but I wouldn’t like _____ with her.
A. played B. playing C. play D. to play
Question 16: “You are a great dancer, Doris!” → “Thanks, Rita. ___________________”
A. That’s very nice of you to say so. B. Let’s have a celebration.
C. I’m an awful dancer. D. Well done!
Question 17: “Can you help me?” → “_________________________________________”
A. No, I can’t. B. Sorry, I can’t C. No, thanks D. Sure, I can’t
Question 18: Hoa’s uncle _____ in Washington for 3 years.
A. works B. work C. has worked D. working
Question 19: Nam had revised well for the exams, _____ he got good marks.
A. because B. so C. but D. although
Question 20: I am trying to cut ____ on the driving I do to save energy.
A. off B. away C. back D. down

IV. Put each word in capital letters into the correct form so that it can fits the gap in each
sentence below. (1.25 points)
Question 21: My father is a _____ in a factory. WORK
Question 22: The number of _____ people is decreasing. HOME
Question 23: My little sister can dance _____. BEAUTIFUL
Question 24: These shoes look quite smart but they are terribly _____. COMFORT
Question 25: _____ is a competitive profession. ADVERTISE

V. Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word
that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26-30. (1.25 points)
My village is about 50 kilometers (26) ………………. the city center. It is a very beautiful and
(27) ……………. place where people grow flowers and vegetables only. The village is very
famous for its pretty rose (28) …………….. picturesque scenery. The air is quite fresh; however,
the smell of roses sometimes makes people feel cool. In spring, my village looks (29)
………………a carpet with plenty of colors. Tourists come to visit it so often. Nowadays, with
electricity, it doesn't take the (30) ………………… much time to water the roses. And even at
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Question 26: A. on B. for C. from D. at
Question 27: A. peace B. peaceful C. peacefully D. peacefulness
Question 28: A. So B. to C. but D. and
Question 29: A. like B. as C. same D. after
Question 30: A. villages B. villagers C. shoppers D. city-dwellers

VI. Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer
to each of the questions from 31-35. (1.25 points)
Saving energy means decreasing the amount of energy used while achieving a similar
outcome of end use. Using less energy has lots of benefits - you can save money and help the
environment. Generating energy requires precious natural resources, for instance coal, oil or gas.
Therefore, using less energy helps us to preserve these resources and make them last longer in
the future.
If people use less energy, there is less pressure to increase the available supply of energy, for
example by constructing new power plants, or by importing energy from a different country.
There are many sources on the web that give you ideas of what you can do to save energy.
Here are a few ideas to help you:
* Change your travel behavior, think more in terms of public transportation, if possible,
walk or ride your bicycle instead of taking the car.
* Reduce your house heat, keep the windows closed while heating, dress warmly.
* Choose products that come with lightweight packaging.
* Turn off lights and appliances when you are not using them, use energy-saving light bulbs.
* Reuse plastic bags for shopping and storage.
* Use a microwave instead of a stove to reheat food.
* Use rechargeable batteries instead of disposable batteries.
Question 31: What is the best title of the passage?
A. How to Save Energy B. Saving Energy
C. Why to Save Energy D. Benefits of Saving Energy
Question 32: According to the passage, all of the following are mentioned as the benefits of
saving energy EXCEPT ___.
A. saving money B. preserving natural resources
C. helping the environment D. reducing house heat
Question 33: If people save energy, ____.
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34: According to the passage, people can find ways of saving energy by ______.
A. searching the Internet B. keeping the windows closed
C. choosing lightweight packaging products D. using public transport
Question 35: What can be inferred from the passage?
A. There are many sources of energy.
B. Products with lightweight packaging are not expensive.
C. A microwave is better than a stove.
D. It is not very difficult to find ways to save energy.

VII. Rewrite each of the sentences below in such a way that it means exactly the same as the
one given before it. (1.25 points)
Question 36: Study harder and you will pass the exam.
→ If you …………………………………………………………..
Question 37: It's a pity that I can't speak Chinese. .
→ I wish …………………………………………………………..
Question 38: "I will fly to Ho Chi Minh City tomorrow," he said.
→ He said …………………………………………………………
Question 39: Although I was very tired, I couldn't sleep.
→ In spite of ......................................................................................
Question 40: The minister proposed regular meetings for the committee.
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Part 1: You will hear a teacher talking about a school trip. For each question, choose the
right answer A, B or C.
Question 1: When are they going to visit the film museum?
A. on Sunday B. on Friday C. on Saturday
Question 2: What time will they have to leave?
A. at eight forty-five B. at six forty-five C. at ten forty-five
Question 3: How Will they get there?
A. by bike B. by car C. by bus
Question 4: Where will they have lunch?
A. at school B. in the museum cafe C. in a restaurant
Part 2: You will hear a student telephoning a school. Listen and complete questions with
NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER.
INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE SCHOOL
Next course begins:
Question 5: Date: 3rd............................................
Question 6: Classes begin at: ................................................
Question 7: Address: ...............................London Road
Question 8: Near: ......................................................
SECTION II: USE OF LANGUAGE
Part 1: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each of the following questions.
Question 9: He asked me who I ________ an appointment with the next day
A. will have B. would have C. had D. have
Question 10: I________ enjoy the whole vacation on the island with my family.
A. to spend B. spend C. spending D. spent
Question 11: What do you think of the newly discovered cave? -
A. Never mind. B. By the way. C. Oh, fantastic. D. That's right.
Question 12: "Hi, Anna. You are going to the park. Can I come too? ________
A. I see B. Of course you can C. Oh, I understand D. Well-done
Question 13: Circle the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation
A. nuclear B. earache C. earthquake D. clear
Question 14: Tony is very interested ________ learning Vietnamese and so am i.
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Question 15: Hung: “Why don't we hold a big party for our teachers on the 20th of November?”
Mai: “__________”
A. Here you are. B. Good idea! C. No, thanks D. Yes, I'd love to
Question 16: If a typhoon occurs, the market will be closed and no food will be________ .
A. comfortable B. available C. convenient D. beautiful
Question 17: It was his ________ to take a nap after lunch.
A. hobby B. work C. habit D. dream
Question 18: Mr. West: Hello. Can I help you? – Emma: ________
A. I know it's difficult to remember B. Yes, It's on Saturday
C. Oh no, It's too expensive D. Yes, please I'm looking for a book
Question 19: It's very dark here. Do you mind if i ________ the light?
A. go on B. take off C. look for D. tum on
Question 20: ________ the heavy rain, we enjoyed our picnic.
A. Because B. In spite C. Despite D. Although
Question 21: Jack London, ________ is the author of the Call of the Wild, is a famous
American writer.
A. whose B. whom C. that D. who
Question 22: All the information we need ________ tomorrow.
A. has been provided B. will be provided C. will provide D. has provided
Question 23: ________ Nga was tired, she finished washing the clothes for her mom.
A. So B. But C. Because D. Although
Question 24: He has a very good sense of ________ He never gets lost.
A. time B. humor C. direction D. style
Question 25: If we________ to England this summer, we would have the chance to pick up a
bit of English.
A. go B. have gone C. goes D. went
Question 26: Which word has the different stress from the others?
A. happy B. polluted C. ancient D. solar
Question 27: The driving test was ________ than i expected.
A. as difficult B. most difficult C. more difficult D. the most difficult
Part 2. Circle one mistake in the following sentences.
Question 28: They have wrote (A) to (B) one another (C) for a long time (D).
Question 29: He said (A) that he was riding his bike (B) on the way home (C) now (D).

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Question 30: The rock who (A) they found last week (B) may have landed (C) on Earth from the
moon (D).
Question 31: Remind (A) your brother (B) to keep (C) in touch for (D) me, will you?
Question 32: If (A) I am (B) you, I would take (C) part in this competition (D).
ECTION III: READING COMPREHENSION.
Part 1. Read the letter and choose the best option( A, B, C or D) to complete ench gap from 33
to 37.
Dear Rob,
How are you? What have you been up to? Sorry I haven't written to you (33) ages, but I've been
really busy recently with end-of-term exams. You know what it's like! I've also been rehearsing
for the Christmas show, which starts next week.
Guess what I'm in hospital. Don't panic. I'm not seriously ill. I tell off (34) ___________I was
playing tennis and broke my arm. Anyway, I'm only in for a day or two. Luckily my injury won't
stop me (35) ____________ in the show.
The family are all fine. Mom's been working really (36) ____________. She doesn't get home till
late. Dad's bought a new car-well, I say "new", but actually it's about ten years old. Christ has got
a new computer and spends (37)____________ of the time playing computer games.
Question 33. A from B. at C. for D. since
Question 34. A. how B. when C. where D. what
Question 35. A sing B. sang C. to sing D. singing
Question 36. A. quickly B. badly C. hard D. fast
Question 37: A. almost B. number C. a lots D. most
Part 2: Read the passage and choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete cach question
from 38 to 42.
Tiger Woods started playing golf when two years old. Now he is one of the most famous
professional golfers in the world. Tiger is from the United States. His father is African-American
and his mother is Thai. His real name is Eldrick, but everyone knows him as Tiger, the nickname
his father gave him.
He started playing golf professionally in 1996, and won all four of the World Golf
Championships before he turned 25. He holds the record as the youngest player ever to win all
four of these championships. Although he has played on many great golf courses, one of Tiger's
favorite places to play is Pebble Beach
Tiger became a role model at an early age. People look up to him, so he is very grateful. Because
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himself was prevented from playing golf. Because of this, he created the Tiger Woods
Foundation to help make golf open to everyone. He likes to see diversity on the golf course, and
he wants all children to play golf if they want to. Tiger is happy that many children now want to
play golf because of him.
Question 38: What is the main idea of this reading?
A. Tiger's golf career. B. Tiger's best teacher
C. Tiger's foundation. D. Tiger's experience and opinions.
Question 39: Which is true about Tigers parents?
A. Both of them are Asian B. His father is famous
C. Neither of them plays golf. D. One of them is not from America
Question 40: What record does Tiger hold?
A. The player to finish a game of golf the fastest
B. The youngest to win four important championships.
C. The first African-American golfer.
D. The first golfer to turn professional as a teenager
Question 41: Where does Tiger like to play golf?
A. The World Golf Championship. B. Augusta.
C. Pebble Beach D. The United States
Question 42: What does the Tiger Woods Foundation do?
A. Makes golf courses B. Helps kids to play golf.
C. Gives money to professional golfers. D. Sells golf equipment.
Question 43: that / in the countryside / has improved. All of us / life / are delighted
.........................................................................................................................
Question 44: to learn / it / my brother / two hours/ English / every day. / takes
.........................................................................................................................
Question 45: will die / enough water. / they / Plants /don't get / if
.........................................................................................................................
Question 46: at the cinema / the film / arrived / By the time / had finished. /
.........................................................................................................................
Part 2: Rewrite the following sentences beginning with the cues given.
Question 47: “Turn off the faucets after using" said the mother.
The mother told ................. . ..................................
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Question 49: I think you should hand in your homework on time.
If I were you, ..... .......... .... ........ ....................
Question 50: No boy in my class is more handsome than Ba.
Ba is ...............................................
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I. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is
CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given in each of the following questions from 1 to 5.
Question 1. It took him three hours to do his homework.
A. He couldn't finish his homework in three hours.
B. He started doing his homework three hours ago.
C. He spent three hours doing his homework.
D. He did his homework three hours ago.
Question 2. I have never seen her before, but I can recognize her from a photograph.
A. Although I have never seen her before, I can recognize her from a photograph.
B. I can recognize her from a photograph after I have seen her.
C. Because I have never seen her, I can't recognize her from a photograph.
D. In spite of having seen her before, I can't recognize her from a photograph.
Question 3. He started working in this company 4 years ago.
A. He used to work in this company 4 years ago.
B. He has worked in this company for 4 years.
C. He has not worked in this company for 4 years.
D. He worked in this company 4 years ago.
Question 4. The teacher said to us: "Don't be late for class."
A. The teacher allowed us to be late for class.
B. The teacher orders us to come to class on time.
C. The teacher told us not to be late for class.
D. The teacher asks us not to come to class late.
Question 5. The children couldn't go swimming because the sea was too rough.
A. The sea is very rough, so the children can't swim in it.
B. The sea was too rough for the children to go swimming.
C. The children were not calm enough to swim in the rough sea.
D. The sea is so rough that the children can't swim in it.

II. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer in each of
the following questions from 6 to 22.
Question 6. Nam wanted to know what time___________ .
A. the movie begins B. the movie began
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Question 7. I am very fat. I think if I do morning exercise regularly, I ___________ weight.
A. may lose B. lose C. would lose D. lost
Question 8. The room is ___________decorated for Christmas.
A. beauty B. beautify C. beautiful D. beautifully
Question 9. _______ night, the temperature seems to be cooler and cooler.
A. At B. On C. For D. In
Question 10. I am wondering what ________ to my sister's wedding.
A. have to bring B. to bring C. bringing D. should bring
Question 11. We can't go along here because the road ________ .
A. is being repaired B. is repairing C. was repaired D. repaired
Question 12. Many people do not like climbing ________ .
A. despite its danger B. since its danger
C. although it is dangerous D. because it is dangerous
Question 13. The man and the dog ________ I had taken a photo of were in the park.
A. which B. that C. who D. whose
Question 14. I wish I ________ what to do to help my mother now.
A. know B. will know C. knew D. have known
Question 15. Thank you for your letter. I am glad ________ that you're keeping well.
A. listening B. to listen C. to hear D. hearing
Question 16. There is too much traffic in the city. ________, the air is polluted.
A. Therefore B. However C. But D. So
Question 17. If I ________ younger, I ________ in a boat around the world.
A. were - will sail B. were-would sail C. am - will sail D. am - would sail
Question 18. Human beings must stop ________ the environment right now.
A. to pollute B. polluted C. pollute D. polluting
Question 19. This is the first time I ________ myself out of the house.
A. locked B. have locked C. am locking D. lock
Question 20. Last night I came home, cooked dinner, and ________ TV.
A. watch B. was watching C. has watched D. watched
Question 21. Remember to ________ your shoes when you get into a Japanese house.
A. take over B. take place C. take on D. take off
Question 22. The doctor suggested that Miss White ________ two aspirins per day.
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III. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that
needs correction in each of the following questions from 23 to 27.
Question 23. My mother told me to watch the milk and don't let it boil over.
A. told B. to watch C. don't let D. over
Question 24. You had better learn English before apply for the job.
A. for the job B. learn C. apply D. had better
Question 25. Mrs.Young felt unhappy because her son got a good mark in Math.
A. got B. mark C. in D. unhappy
Question 26. If I have many homework to do, I will not be able to attend the meeting.
A. to attend B. many C. will not be D. to do
Question 27. People think computers never do any mistakes, but in fact, they do.
A. in fact B. People think C. they do D. never do

IV. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from
the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions from 28
to 29.
Question 28. A. engine B. destroy C. complain D. complete
Question 29. A. effective B. romantic C. decision D. attitude

V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to
complete each of the following exchanges from 30 to 33. Question 30.
John offered his mother a nice gift on her birthday. John's mother:
Thank you very much for your gift! How wonderful it is!
John: ________
A. Never mind! B. I'm happy you like it.
C. That's right. D. Of course.
Question 31. William is talking to Jennie about his headache.
William: Oh, dear. The pain in my head is killing me.
Jennie: ________
A. How do you do? B. What can I do for you now?
C. Don't mention it. D. I'm sorry. I can't.
Question 32. Peter has just won the race.
Tom: Congratulations! You did great.
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C. That's okay. D. It's my pleasure.
Question 33. Helen is speaking to Calvin, who has just returned from a trip.
Helen: Did you have a good trip?
Calvin: ________
A. I'm afraid I can't. B. It's very good of you.
C. Yes, not too bad. Thanks. D. Yes, I have. Thanks.

VI. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the best answer to each of the questions from 34 to 38.
One of the most urgent environmental problems in the world today is the shortage of clean water.
Having clean drinking water is a basic human right. However, acid rain, industrial pollution and
garbage have made many sources of water undrinkable. Lakes, reservoirs and even entire seas
have become vast pools of poison. Lake Baikal in Russia is one of the largest lakes in the world.
It contains a rich variety of animals and plants, including 1,300 rare species that do not exist
anywhere else in the world. Yet, they are being destroyed by the massive volumes of industrial
effluent which pour into the lake every day. Even though laws have been made, the government
do not have the power to enforce them. Most industries simply ignore the regulations. The
Mediterranean Sea occupies 1% of the world's water surface, but it is the dumping ground for
50% of all marine pollution. Almost 16 countries regularly throw industrial wastes a few miles
off shore. Water is free to everyone. A few years ago people thought that the supply of clean
water in the world was limitless. Today, many water supplies have been ruined by pollution and
sewage. Clean water is now scarce, and we are at last beginning to respect this precious source.
We should do something now.
Question 34. According to the writer, one environmental problem in the world today is
________ .
A. safe water shortage B. pools of poison
C. industrial pollution D. population explosion
Question 35. What is the serious problem of Lake Baikal in Russia?
A. It has 1,300 rare species that do not exist anywhere else in the world.
B. It is one of the largest lakes that contains a variety of animals and plants.
C. It is polluted by massive volumes of industrial wastes discharged into it.
D. It is the only lake in Russia whose source of water is not drinkable.
Question 36. What does the word "them" in the passage refer to?

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Question 37. How many countries throw industrial wastes into the Mediterranean Sea regularly?
A. nearly 16 B. exactly 16 C. over 16 D. more than 16
Question 38. What is the message to the readers?
A. We should take action to protect our water sources.
B. We should take all water sources into account.
C. We should limit the use of water sources.
D. We should encourage people to use safe water.

VII. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D or your answer sheer to indicate the word whose underlined
part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions from 39
to 40.
Question 39. A. thick B. thank C. think D. them
Question 40. A. imagined B. talked C. travelled D. played

VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the word that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 41 to 50.
LEARNING HOW TO LEARN
There is usually one important subject missing from most school timetables. Very few students
are (41) ________ how to organize their learning and how to (42) ________ the best use of their
time. Let's take some simple (43) ________. Do you know how to (44) ________ up words in a
dictionary, and do you understand all of the (45)________ the dictionary contains? Can you take
notes quickly and can you understand them (46) ________ ? For some reasons, many schools
give learners no (47) ________ with these matters. Teachers ask students to memorize pages
from books, but don't explain (48) ________ to do it. Learning by heart can be useful but it is
important to have a genuine (49) ________ of a subject. You can (50) ________ a lot of time
memorizing books, without understanding anything about the subject.
Question 41. A. learnt B. educated C. taught D. graduated
Question 42. A. make B. take C. get D. give
Question 43. A. rules B. sentences C. examples D. results
Question 44. A. find B. research C. look D. get
Question 45. A. themes B. subjects C. advice D. information
Question 46. A. before B. towards C. after D. afterwards
Question 47. A. help B. instruction C. teaching D. ability

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Question 48. A. what B. why C. where D. how
Question 49. A. success B. information C. attention D. understanding
Question 50. A. tell B. pass C. waste D. want
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I. PHẦN CHUNG - BẮT BUỘC (6.0 pts)

Choose the word that is of different TOPIC or PART OF SPEECH from the others in each of
the following questions (0.5 pt).
Question 1: A. plumber B. writer C. farmer D. sweater
Question 2: A. quickly B. widely C. sadly D. friendly
(ID : e1707) Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in
PRONUNCIATION in each of the following questions (0.5 pt).
Question 3: A. talked B. washed C. passed D. collected
Question 4: A. seat B. heat C. great D. meat
Choose the word whose STRESS differs from the other three in each of the following
questions (0.5 pt).
Question 5: A. develop B. primary C. countryside D. optional
Question 6: A. divide B. mountain C. apply D. prevent
Read the passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions (1.5 pts).
LIFE BEYOND EARTH
Is there intelligent life on other planets? For years, scientists said "no" or "we don't know". But
today this is changing. Seth Shostak and Alexandra Barnett are astronomers. They believe
intelligent life exists somewhere in the universe. They also think we will soon contact these
beings.
Why do Shostak and Barnett think intelligent life exists on other planets? The first reason is
time. Scientists believe the universe is about 12 billion years old. This is too long, say Shostak
and Barnett, for only one planet in the entire universe to have intelligent life. The second - the
universe is huge. Tools like the Hubble Telescope "have shown that shown that there are at least
100 billion galaxies," says Shostak. And our galaxy, the Milky Way, has at least 100 billion
stars. Some planets circling these stars might be similar to Earth.
Until recently, it was difficult to search for signs of intelligent life in the universe. But now,
powerful telescopes enable scientists to identify smaller planets - the size of other solar systems.
These planets might have intelligent life.
Have beings from space already visited Earth? Probably not, says Shostak. The distance between
planets is too great. Despite this, intelligent beings might eve other methods, such as radio
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tools to receive their messages. But this is changing, says Shostak. By 2025, we could make
contact with other life forms in our universe.
(Extracted from Reading Explorer 1, Cengage Learning National Geographic)
Question 7: What is the main purpose of this reading passage?
A. to show how telescopes work
B. to explain the beliefs of two scientists
C. to explain how life started on Earth
D to describe what life on other planets might look like Question
8: What would be a good title for the second paragraph?
A. The Age and Size of the Universe
B. Earth: The Only Planet with Intelligent Life
C. Our Galaxy: The Milky Way
D Why Intelligent Life Might Exist
Question 9: Why was it harder to look for signs of intelligent life in in the universe in the past?
A. Planets used to be farther apart.
B. We did not have the right tools.
C. We could only see smaller planets from Earth.
D. These lives might not exist then.
Question 10: According to Shostak, what might prevent beings from space visiting our Earth
A. the great distance B. the radio signals C. the unread messages D. our planet size
Question 11: In the last paragraph, what does "life forms" refer to?
A. planets B. radio signals C. intelligent beings D. messages
Question 12: Which of the following adjectives best describes the tone of the writer in this
passage?
A. pessimistic B. disbelieving C. hopeful D. critical
Choose the best answer to complete each of the following questions (3.0 pts).
Question 13: In some ways, I think life for the people in my country is _______ now than 100
years ago.
A. best B. more good C. the best D. better
Question 14: "What aspect of learning English do you find most difficult?" The examiner asked
Paul.
A. The examiner asked Paul what aspect of learning English you found most difficult.
B. The examiner asked Paul what aspect of learning English did you find most difficult.
C. The examiner asked Paul what aspect of learning English did he find most difficult.

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Question 15: Ninety percent of earthquakes occur around the Pacific Rim, _______ is known as
the "Ring of Fire".
A. who B. where C. whose D. which
Question 16: Nhat An was absent from class yesterday _______ she was sick all day long.
A. because B. however C. although D. therefore
Question 17: I'm really looking forward____________ my holiday with my family this
weekend.
A. to B. at C. in D. for
Question 18: "If you were able to take a space trip, what _____________to get ready for the
trip?
A. do you do B. would you do C. will you do D. had you done Question 19: I'm feeling more

_______________about the future now when I realize the English exam is so easy.

A. relaxing B. relaxation C. relaxed D. relax

Question 20. - Gia Han: "We're going to Galaxy Cinema to watch the Movie The Girl from
Yesterday next weekend."
- Minh Thu: "_________"
A. You're so beautiful! B. What's wrong?
C. Congratulations! D. Really?
Question 21: I really love Tien Giang province and I wish I ______________more time to get to
know all about your beautiful hometown.
A. had B. have C. can have D. will have
Question 22: In the 18th century, jean cloth ___________completely from cotton and workers
then loved wearing it a lot.
A. was making B. was made C. has made D. made
Question 23: We're going to see some old friends. We _____________for five years.
A. won't meet B. aren't meeting C. weren't meeting D. haven't met Question 24: We were
all hungry, so she suggested _____________dinner earlier than usual.
A. having B. have C. to have D. had to have
II. PHẦN RIÊNG - TỰ CHỌN (4.0 pts)
A. CHƯƠNG TRÌNH HIỆN HÀNH (4.0 pts)
Read the passage and choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the blanks (2.0 pts)
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Every year there are over 150,000 earthquakes around the world. Many are very small and
people don't notice them. Others, like the ones in Haiti in 2010 or Japan in 2011, cause term
damage and can (25)____________whole towns and cities.
Scientists study the Earth and know (26)_____________earthquakes are likely to happen. Some
countries have a much (27)___________risk than others. Japan has on average 1,500
earthquakes every year. In Britain there are 140. The earthquakes in Britain are usually very
small and don't cause damage to people's houses. In Japan there are much bigger earthquakes,
and many modern buildings are specially built (28)__________they don't get damaged.
One biggest problem with earthquakes is that we don't know when they are going to happen.
Scientists can't (29)___________us the date or the time. If we could predict earthquakes, we
could (30)___________for them and we could save lives by moving people away from the
earthquake area.
In the future things may be different, however. In the 1970s, scientists noticed something
(31)___________about the behavior of animals. In the winter of 1974 lots of snakes woke up
from their winter sleep and came out into the cold. Then there were (32)___________
earthquakes in the north of China. In January the following year, people around the city of
Haicheng noticed that lots of farm animals such as cows and horses were nervous and refused to
go into buildings at night. In February there was a large earthquake in that area. (Extracted from
Solutions 2nd Pre-intermediate Testbook, Oxford University Press)
Question 25: A. forecast B. destroy C. prevent D. warn
Question 26: A. that B. whose C. what D. where
Question 27: A. deeper B. higher C. taller D. longer
Question 28: A. so that B. even though C. Therefore D. because
Question 29: A. say B. ask C. tell D. talk
Question 30: A. save B. look C. prepare D. check
Question 31: A. interests B. interested C. interesting D. interest
Question 32: A. a lot B. several C. any D. much
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I. Choose the word/ phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each sentence. (2.5 pts)
Question 1. Are you ______ teaching on Saturday mornings this term?
A. enjoy B. likely C. busy D. expected
Question 2. I hope _______ to know this beautiful city better.
A. to have B. to get C. to need D. to appear
Question 3. Jeff completely ignored what I said and _____ on eating.
A. put B. tried C. went D. depended
Question 4. The ones about _________ I have been worried these days are the students of mine.
A. that B. whom C. whose D. which
Question 5. I suggest that we should ______ people from catching fish by using electricity.
A. let B. relate C. prohibit D. encourage
Question 6. Mr. Loc, who teaches Maths here, speaks very ______ English.
A. best B. good C. well D. fluently
Question 7. Watching TV all day is a bad habit _____ we get no exercise and eat unhealthy
snacks.
A. but B. though C. because D. therefore
Question 8. A recycled plastic bottle saves enough ______ to run a 60-watt light bulb for 6
hours.
A. energy B. money C. electron D. life
Question 9. _Hai Anh: “_______” _Minh Phuong: “Why not?”
A. You should cook the meal now B. How about cooking the meal now?
C. Have you cooked the meal? D. We’d better be cooking the meal.
Question 10. _Sue: “Thank you very much for your donation.” _Peter: “______.”
A. Yes, do it now B. Sure, I’ll do it C. Not a chance D. It’s my pleasure
II. Look at the signs. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for each sign. (0,5 pt)

Question 11. What does the sign say?

A. You can drive as fast as you can. B. Beware of careless drivers.
C. Slippery road is ahead. D. You cannot drive a care on this road.

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Question 12. What does the sign say?
A. Littering is permitted here. B. We must not use recycle bins.
C. We must put waste paper into the bin. D. Dust bins can be found everywhere.
( III. Read the following passage. Decide if the statements from 13 to 16 are True or False and
choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) for the Questions 17 and 18. (1.5pt)
We can develop alternative sources of energy, and unless we try we’ll never succeed.
Instead of burning fossil fuels we should be concentrating on more economical uses of
electricity, because electricity can be produced from any sources of energy. If we didn’t waste so
much energy, our resources would last longer. We can save more energy by conservation than
we can produce for the same money. Unless we do research on solar energy, wind power, tidal
power, hydroelectric plants … our fossil fuels will run out and we’ll all freeze or starve to death.
Several countries are spending much more time and money on research because the energy from
the sun, the waves, and the winds last forever. We won’t really survive unless we start working
on cleaner and safer sources of energy.
Question 13. Fossil fuels are renewable sources of energy.
Question 14. Electricity can be produced from the sea.
Question 15. The energy from the sun, the waves and the winds will never be used up.
Question 16. We really need to worry about cleaner and safer sources of energy.
Question 17. What is the passage mainly about?
A. We are facing huge lack of energy.
B. Electricity is the main energy we use.
C. Alternative sources of energy must be developed.
D. It is impossible to have safer sources of energy.
Question 18. Which source of energy cannot last forever?
A. coal B. wind C. water D. waves
IV. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
(1,5pt)
Two British policemen were (19)_______ to investigate a flying saucer on March 31,
1989, the day before April Fool’s Day. When the policemen arrived at a field in Survey, they

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saw a small figure wearing a silver space (20)________ walking out of a spacecraft. Immediately
the police ran off in the opposite direction. Reports revealed that the alien was in fact a small
person, and the flying saucer was a hot air balloon that had been specially built to look
(21)________ a UFO by Richard Branson, the 36-year-old chairman of Virgin Records.
Branson had planned to (22) _______ the balloon in London’s Hyde Park on April 1.
However, a wind change had brought him down in a Survey field. The police received a lot of
phone calls from terrified motorists as the balloon drifted over the motorway. One lady was so
(23)_____ by the incident that she was crying as she was (24)______ the UFO to a radio station.
Question 19. A. run B. sent C. spent D. come
Question 20. A. suit B. cloth C. denim D. linen.
Question 21. A. like B. as C. for D. after
Question 22. A. fly B. land C. erupt D. collapse
Question 23. A. pleasing B. terrific C. shocked D. amazed
Question 24. A. telling B. saying C. phoning D. describing
V. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence. (1.0 pt)
Question 25. Have you read the _______ of our school closing ceremony? (announce)
th
Question 26. In the 18 century jean cloth was made _______ from cotton. (complete)
Question 27. The next stage in the development of television is ________ TV. (active)
Question 28. Some _________ have raised people’s awareness of rhinos’ protection.
(conservation)
Question 29. Sweden has a(n) _______ solar energy program. (advance)
Question 30. We all enjoy listening to his ________ stories. (humor)
VI. Rearrange the groups of words in a correct order to make complete sentences. (0.5pt)
Question 31. that family members/ a celebration/ Tet is so important/ try to come back home/
living apart/./
=> Tet is so important __________________________________________________________.
Question 32. and developing nations/ the rivers and seas/ for polluting/ Both developed/ are
responsible/./
=> Both developed ____________________________________________________________.
VII. Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same
as the sentence printed before it. (2.0pts)
Question 33. We are eager to make a trip to the countryside this July.
=> We are looking _____________________________________________________________.
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Question 35. Minh does not speak English as well as Lan.
=> Minh wishes he _________________________________________________________.
Question 36. Stop using the computer after 10 P.M.
=> You must shut ___________________________________________________________.
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I. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose underlined part has a different pronunciation from
the others in each group.
Question 1. A. climate B. hike C. website D. drip
Question 2. A. divided B. impressed C. collected D. located
II. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose main stress is placed differently from the others in
each group.
Question 3. A. region B. journey C. foreign D. impress
Question 4. A. consumer B. festival C. tornado D. effective
III. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to complete the following sentences.
Question 5. Jean cloth does not easily wear out because it is made of strong ________.
A. pattern B. material C. fashion D. dress
Question 6. Forest is an important natural ________ for humans.
A. resource B. power C. pollution D. amount
Question 7. I want to improve my English, so I am ______ an evening course.
A. reading B. staying C. coming D. attending
Question 8. It is important today that students should learn one or two ______ languages.
A. abroad B. overseas C. mother D. foreign
Question 9. Last week, we spent an ______ day at my uncle’s farm.
A. enjoy B. enjoyable C. enjoyed D. enjoys
Question 10. Scientists now can predict a volcanic _____.
A. eruption B. erupt C. erupts D. erupted
Question 11. The boy_____ is wearing the white shirt is my new classmate.
A. who he B. that he C. who D. which
Question 12. The children enjoy ______ the buffaloes on the field.
A. riding B. rode C. ride D. rides
Question 13. Jeans have never been out of question _______ people began to wear them since
1960s.
A. so B. and C. although D. or
Question 14. My mother asked me why ______ so tired.
A. I was B. was I C. am I D. I am
Question 15. The local police are still ______ missing villagers after the storm.
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A. passes B. pass C. passed D. will pass
Question 17.The electricity bill _______ since we had those new light-bulbs.
A. reduced B. have reduced C. has reduced D. was reduced
Question 18.A huge earthquake _______ Kobe, a city in Japan, in 1955.
A. strike B. have struck C. has struck D. struck
Question 19.English _______ in almost all schools of every country.
A. teaches B. is teaching C. is taught D. teach
Question 20.When I was young, the rivers ______ cleaner than they are now.
A. use to being B. used to be C. used to being D. use to be
IV. Choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
Question 21. Our English teacher is pleasing that we are working very hard this term.
A B C D
Question 22. The building which was destroyed in the earthquake have recently been rebuilt.
A B C D
Question 23. When I was a secondary school student, I had to learn lists of irregular verbs by
mind. A B C
D
Question 24. I wish I can go boating in the river right now.
A B C D
V. Choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) to indicate the most suitable response to complete
each of the following exchanges.
Question 25. Kim: "Why don't we set up an English speaking club for our class?"
- An:"________"
A. That's a good idea. B. As it may improve my English.
C. It is an international language. D. At least 30 of us.
Question 26. - Bill: "What a lovely skirt you have!" - Ann: "____"
A. That's right, I am. B. Why not? Yes, let's.
C. You are welcome. D. It's very nice of you to say so.
VI. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to complete the following sentences. (vận dụng)
Question 27. What was the name of the fashion designer _______?
A. who won the prize B. the prize won who
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Question 28. What would you do if _____?
A. you see an alien B. you saw an alien
C. an alien will be seen D. an alien is seen
VII. Choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) to indicate the sentence that is closest in
meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 29. "They will build a new English center here," he said.
A. He said they would build a new English center here.
B. He said they build a new English center here.
C. He said they built a new English center here.
D. He said they would build a new English center there.
Question 30. They also speak German at EU meetings.
A. German is also speak at EU meetings. B. EU meetings is also spoken German.
C. EU meetings is also speaking German. D. German is also spoken at EU meetings.
VIII. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer (A, B, C, or D) to complete the
passage.
There are many different ways to improve your reading, writing, listening and speaking skills
when you study another language. It's easy to (31) ______ a mistake when you write a letter or
speak for the first time. You can get a friend (32)____ speaks the language well and record them
on your phone. Then you can play it back at home and review how they pronounce
(33)________ words. Another tip many language teachers share is to label things use a lot, like
your book (34) ______backpack. This will help you when you try to translate English words
(35)__________ your own language in the future.
Question 31. A. be B. get C. do D. make
Question 32. A. he B. who C. which D. she
Question 33. A. different B. differently C. difference D. differences
Question 34. A. when B. or C. but D. so
Question 35. A. for B. with C. into D. on
IX. Read the following passage carefully and choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) for
each questions.
Television and Kids
Television is very popular and even has some benefits for kids. It helps very young
children learn the letters of the alphabet, and helps other kids learn about science, cultures, and
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is a link between watching more than four hours of TV a day and being overweight. For
another thing, many TV shows are violent and upsetting. Watching these shows may cause
kids to be more fearful. And of course, more time in front of the TV means less time to
study. Too much TV may also be the cause of lower grades.
Experts do not agree on the solution to these problems. Some say that kids should
watch only educational programs; others say kids should watch no TV at all. And others
suggest
teaching them to watch TV as occasional entertainment, not as an everyday hobby.
Question 36. What is the passage mainly about?
A. Benefits of kids' TV shows B. Effects of television on kids
C. Why kids love TV D. Why kids shouldn't watch TV
Question 37. According to the passage, watching a lot of TV may________.
A. cause weight problems in children B. cause children to be more famous
C. cause children to get better grades D. cause students to study more
Question 38. The word "them" in paragraph 3 refers to ________.
A. programs B. experts C. kids D. problems
Question 39. The word "occasional" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to_______.
A. very often B. not very often C. always D. everyday
Question 40. What can be inferred from the passage?
A. TV is always bad for children.
B. TV is only good for entertainment.
C. Kids should watch only educational shows.
D. Television has some benefits along with problems.
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2019) I. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to complete the sentences.
Question 1. I am not in a hurry. I don't mind ______.
A. waiting B. wait C. to wait D. to waiting
Question 2. I wish Ann ______ here. She will be able to help us.
A. were B. weren't C. is D. wasn't
Question 3. Relax for some minutes and you'll feel more ______.
A. comfort B. uncomfortable C. comfortable D. comfortably
Question 4. We ______ close friends since we were in grade 6.
A. have been B. will be C. were D. are
Question 5. We were too tired ______ doing the washing up after the meal.
A. out B. over C. of D. on
Question 6. Thanh and Nga are going to Australia ______ learn English.
A. so as to B. so that C. so as D. in order that
Question 7. Marie and Phil are talking at recess.
Phil: "Would you like to go swimming with us?"
Marie: "______"
A. I'd love to, but I don't feel well today B. It's kind of you
C. No, I don't like D. Yes, I'd like
Question 8. A few days ago, Tom's car ______ by one of the teenagers in my neighbourhood.
A. were stolen B. was stealing C. were stealing D. was stolen
Question 9. She is ______ than her sister.
A. more taller B. taller C. tall D. the tallest
Question 10. Julia said that she ______ there at noon.
A. will be B. is going to be C. has been D. was going to be
Question 11. She was late for work ______ she missed the bus.
A. although B. therefore C. because D. so
th
Question 12. There is an English examination ______ Friday, 11 December.
A. of B. at C. in D. on
Question 13. They ______ here ten years ago.
A. have lived B. live C. were living D. lived
Question 14. Peter will be here soon, ______?
A. is he B. won't he C. isn't he D. will he
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Question 16. The woman ______ lives next door is a workmate of mine.
A. who B. which C. whose D. whom
Question 17. Alice is talking to Mary about their plan of the weekend. Alice: "How about
visiting the church this weekend?" Mary: "______"
A. Well done B. Not at all C. That's a good idea D. No, thanks
Question 18. Nam : ______ were you late for school yesterday? Ha: Because I got up late.
A. When B. How C. What D. Why
Question 19. Use a ______ to check up the words you want to know about.
A. magazine B. newspaper C. dictionary D. reference
Question 20. I've lost my keys. Can you help me ______ them?
A. look at B. take after C. take off D. look for
Question 21. The teacher used to ______ her students to do a lot of homework.
A. asking B. ask C. asks D. asked
Question 22. The book is divided ______ three parts.
A. for B. into C. to D. onto
Question 23. What do you think about his ______ of coins?
A. collection B. collective C. collector D. collect
Question 24. We often go ______ a walk on the weekends.
A. out B. for C. to D. on
Question 25. Your English ______ better if you study harder.
A. would be B. is C. will be D. were
II. Choose the correct answer (A, B, C, or D) to indicate the word whose bold part differs from
the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 26. A. baseball B. basket C. barber D. climber
Question 27. A. wanted B. believed C. earned D. delayed
Question 28. A. hard B. high C. honest D. happy
Question 29. A. ways B. pays C. helps D. bands
Question 30. A. nice B. fine C. thin D. right
III. Choose the correct answer (A, B, C, or D) to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in
meaning to the sentence given in each of the following questions.
Question 31. My bedroom is small. I cannot put that big table in it.
A. If my bedroom is not small, I could put that big table in it.
B. If my bedroom is not small, I can put that big table in it.

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D. If my bedroom were not small, I could put that big table in it.
Question 32. People have found many different ways to save energy.
A. Energy has found many different ways to save people.
B. Many different ways have found energy to save.
C. Many different ways to save energy have been found.
D. Energy has been found to save people.
Question 33. She hasn't gone to the school library for three months.
A. She last went to the school library for three months.
B. She last went to the school library three months ago.
C. She last went to the school library for three months ago.
D. She last went to the school library three months.
Question 34. The song was very interesting. We listened to it last night.
A. The song was very interesting which we listened to last night.
B. The song which we listened it last night was very interesting.
C. The song which we listened to last night was very interesting.
D. The song was very interesting which we listened to it last night.
Question 35. "Please come to see us when you have time", she said to us.
A. She hoped to come to see them when we had time.
B. She told us to come to see them when we had time.
C. She decided to come to see them when we had time.
D. She got us to come to see them when we had time.
IV. Read the following passage carefully and choose the best answer to each of the following
questions.
The country is more beautiful than a town and pleasanter to live in. Many people think so
and go to the country for the summer holidays though they can not live there all the year round.
Some have a cottage built in a village so that they can go there whenever they can find the time.
English villages are not all alike, but in some ways they are not very different from each
other. Almost every village has a church, the round or square tower of which can be seen from
many miles around. Surrounding the church is the churchyard where people are buried.
The village green is a wide stretch of grass, and houses or cottages are built round it.
Country life is now fairly comfortable and many villages have the water brought through pipes
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can't find in the village shops.
Question 36. What can be easily seen in most villages?
A. a church B. a tower C. a shop D. a cottage
Question 37. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. Many villagers now have water inside their homes.
B. People are buried near the village church.
C. Many English people prefer living in the country.
D. People can buy anything from the village shops.
Question 38. What does the word “it” refer to?
A. grass B. a cottage C. a house D. the village green
Question 39. When do people often spend holidays in the country?
A. in summer B. in spring C. in autumn D. in winter
Question 40. What is the best title for the passage?
A. The English countryside B. Advantages of country life
C. Things in an English village D. Summer holidays in England
V. Choose the correct answer (A, B, C, or D) to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following sentences.
Question 41. My sister looked very sadly when I told her the news.
A B C D
Question 42. Each of the students in my class understand the lesson very well.
A B C D
Question 43. While Angela cleaned the room, she found her lost earring.
A B C D
Question 44. Despite my cousin tried his best to do the test, he failed the exam last week.
A B C D
Question 45. His sister likes sewing, drawing, dancing and to listen to music.
A B C D
VI. Choose the correct answer (A, B, C, or D) to complete the following passage.
Nowadays people are more aware that wildlife all over the world is in danger. Many species of
animals will become extinct if we do not (46) ______ an effort to protect them. There are many
reasons for this. (47) ______ some cases, animals are hunted for their fur or for other valuable
parts of their bodies. Some birds, such as parrots, (48) ______ alive and sold as pets. For many
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More land is used for farms, for houses or industry, and there are fewer open spaces than there
once were. Farmers use powerful chemicals to help them to grow better crops, (49) _______
these chemicals pollute the environment and harm wildlife. The most successful animals on
earth - human beings - will soon be the only ones left, unless we can (50) _______ this
problem.
Question 46. A. put B. create C. make D. do
Question 47. A. In B. То C. For D. With
Question 48. A. are catching B. catch C. are caught D. have caught
Question 49. A. and B. so C. or D. but
Question 50. A. deal B. make C. explain D. solve
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2019) PHẦN III. TIẾNG ANH
Question 41. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
response in the following exchange.
Trang has just won the first prize in the English speaking contest. Mai: "So, you've just won the
first prize in the English speaking contest, haven't you? Good job!" - Trang: "…………"
A. Thanks a lot B. You're welcome C. It's my pleasure D. Why me?
Question 42. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence
that has the same meaning as the sentence printed before it.
No one has seen Linda since the day of the party.
A. Linda hasn't been seen since the day of the party.
B. This is the first time Linda has ever had a party.
C. The party is going on without Linda.
D. Linda hasn't seen anyone at the party.
Question 43. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence
that has the same meaning as the sentence printed before it.
Although the sky was cloudy, they took many photos.
A. Because of the cloudy sky, they took many photos.
B. The sky was too cloudy for them to take many photos.
C. The sky was cloudy, so they didn't take many photos.
D. Despite the cloudy sky, they took many photos.
Question 44. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to the following question.
I don't like people ……….talk loudly in public places.
A. which B. who C. when D. where
Question 45. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to the following question.
It would be better if we use …. transport in big cities to reduce traffic jams and airs pollution.
A. common B. heavy C. public D. private
Question 46. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose
underlined part differs from the other three in pronuncication.
A. install B. tropical C. drip D. sight
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
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It's interesting how many parts of beauty can be displayed through clothing styles. Clothing
in many cultures is very colorful. In the name of fashion, dye is often applied to cloth. This
improves its appearance. There has also been a change in how dyes are created. In modern
times, most cloth dyes are chemicals that have been made by scientists. Many years ago,
dyes were made from natural things like flower petals, tree bark, and shellfish. In ancient
times, dye was bought at the town market. Even today, in some cases, you can see piles of
brightly colored powder for sale in local markets. Don't touch this cloth dye, though, or
you'll end up very colorful yourself? It's also possible that some dyes for clothing are
poisonous, so beware.
Question 47. Why do we apply dye to cloth?
A. Because it is cheap. B. To make clothes poisonous.
C. Because it is fashionable. D. To create chemicals.
Question 48. When was all dye natural and NOT chemical?
A. Ten years ago B. Today C. Long ago D. In modern times
Question 49. What is the best title for this reading?
A. Clothing Dye – Past and Present B. The History of Clothing
C. Dangerous Dye D. Clothing Is Colorful
Question 50. What is the best meaning for the word ”beware" in the last line?
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Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest.
Question 31: A. cheer B. child C. school D. check
Question 32: A. opened B. played C. installed D. polluted

Choose the correct answer to complete each of the following sentences.

Question 33: Your father stopped smoking two years ago, _____?
A. doesn't he B. did he C. didn't he D. does he
Question 34: If we _____ wasting water, there will be a shortage of fresh water in the future.
A. go to B. turn on C. go on D. turn off
Question 35:- Huy: “You look lovely in this dress, Ngoc!” - Ngoc: "____"
A. Thanks. It's a nice compliment. B. I've just had my dress made.
C. My aunt did it yesterday. D. Can you do it again?
Question 36: My aunt Hoa, ________ works in the national bank, earns a lot of money.
A. which B. who C. where D. when
Question 37: It's raining, ______ I can't go to the beach.
A. because B. so C. although D. but
Question 38: Many students enjoy _____ a field trip to the countryside.
A. having B. had C. to have D. have
Choose the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following sentences.
Question 39: It is very cold today. I wish it is warmer.
A B C D
Question 40: We are talk about the preservation of natural resources.
A B C D
Read the passage and choose the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Long ago, people thought the Moon was a God and we would never be able to reach it. However.
the invention of telescope in 1608 enabled people to learn that the Moon is just another planet.
And mankind's dream of walking on the Moon suddenly seemed possible.
The dream came true on July 20th. 1969 when Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins
ew to the Moon as part of the Apollo 11 lunar mission. Neil Armstrong was the first to step onto
the Moon. During the stay of more than twenty-four hours on the Moon's surface, the astronauts
found no rain or wind at all. The Moon was like a desert with plains, mountains and valleys. The
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walked. They left a US flag there and returned to the Earth with forty six pounds of moon rock
for scientific study.
Question 41: What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The discovery of the Moon B. The Moon was a God
C. The invention of telescope D. The history of the Moon
Question 42: Who was the first person to walk on the Moon?
A. Buzz Aldrin B. Neil Armstrong
C. Michael Collins D. Christopher Columbus
Question 43: When was the telescope invented?
A. in 1996 B. in 1969 C. in 1680 D. in 1608
Question 44: What was the surface of the Moon covered with?
A. snow B. rain C.dust D. wind
Question 45: What does the word "They" in bold in the second paragraph refer to?
A. Footprints B. Astronauts C. Mountains D. Valleys

Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following sentences.
Question 46: Even though she was old, she looked very graceful.
A. Because she was old, she looked very graceful.
B. She looked very graceful, so she was old.
C. She looked very graceful in spite of she was old.
D. Despite her old age, she looked very graceful.
Question 47: "Why don't we go to the mountains for the weekend?" She said.
A. She suggested going to the mountains for the weekend.
B. How about go to the mountains for the weekend?
C. Let's going to the mountains for the weekend.
D. I think she should going to the mountains for the weekend.
Question 48: When did Lan start to learn English?
A. How long ago has Lan started to learn English?
B. How long was Lan starting to learn English?
C. How long does Lan start to learning English?
D. How long has Lan been learning English?

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Question 49: If / you / lose / passport, / you / trouble.
A. If you lose your passport, you be in trouble.
B. If you lose your passport, you in trouble.
C. If you lose your passport, you will be in trouble.
D. If you lose your passport, will you in trouble.
Question 50: Ninh Binh province / Bai Dinh pagoda / attract / foreign visitors.
A. Ninh Binh province, when has Bai Dinh pagoda, attracts many foreign visitors.
B. Ninh Binh province, which has Bai Dinh pagoda, attracts many foreign visitors.
C. Ninh Binh province, whom has many foreign visitors, attracts Bai Dinh pagoda.
D. Ninh Binh province, who attracts many foreign visitors, has Bai Dinh pagoda.

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