SECTION A.

PHONETICS
I. Choose the word which has the underlined part is pronounced differently from that part of the
others.
1. A. folk B. plot C. ogre D. golden
2. A. brave B. fable C. castle D. tale
3. A. spring B. strict C. stripe D. newsprint
4. A. ethnic B. weather C. they D. then
5. A. practice B. bracelet C. tractor D. cracker
6. A. scholarship B. chemical C. cheap D. character
7. A. look B. cook C. good D. roof
8. A. decided B. visited C. wanted D. lived
9. A. crafts B. comics C. reads D. stamps
10. A. custom B. useful C. human D. cute
II. Choose one word that has a different stress position from the others.
1. A. cartoon B. open C. paper D. answer
2. A. education B. geography C. occupation D. information
3. A. historian B. festival C. formation D. specific
4. A. trainee B. nomadic C. Chinese D. scenic
5. A. traditional B. electrical C. celebrate D. magician
SECTION B. LEXICAL – GRAMMAR
I. Choose from the four options given (marked A, B, C and D) one best answer to complete each
sentence.
1. You .......................forget what I told you. It is very important.
A. must B. have to C. can't D. mustn't
2. ____________ month is the Hoa Ban Festival of the Thai people held in?
A. When B. Which C. How many D. How often
3. Yuri Gagarin was the first person …………… into space.
A. flew B. to fly C. flown D. fly
4. The wife of the fisherman was very ___________ when she demanded for bigger and bigger things.
A. kind B. generous C. greedy D. fierce
5. In Vietnam, the _________ we mostly use is chopsticks.
A. cut B. cutting C. cutlery D. cutlet
6. Many ethnic minority students have to __________ a long way to their schools every day.
A. travel B. pass C. ride D. take
7. They didn’t go on a picnic ___________ the weather was awful.
A. so B. although C. because D. but
8. I often helped my parents __________ the goats up the mountainside when we lived in the country.
A. ride B. take C. herd D. run
9. - Mrs. Smith: You made a lot of noise last night!
- David: ………………………………………
A. Really? B. What a pity! C. Oh! I’m really sorry! D. It’s kind of you to say so.
10. It is customary to eat Banh Chung on the Lunar New Year in Viet Nam.
A. often B. traditional C. unusual D. important
II. Each of the sentences below contains ONE mistake. Find out and correct it.
1. My brother attends an university in the Midwest which specializes in astrology.
2. Minh is a very hard-working boy. He doesn’t mind to do a lot of homework in the evening.
3. Quang Hai plays soccer so skillful that everybody admires him very much.
4. The woodcutter worked in the woods at half past eleven yesterday.
5. I have never seen a most colourful kite than this one.
6. Your brother hardly goes to work by bus, doesn’t he ?
7. This is the first time I visited a famous place in Hanoi.
8. I will come and stay with you and your family on March.
9. Air pollution, together with littering, are causing many problems in our large, industrial cities today.
10. If I had a ship, I will travel around the oceans on earth.
III. Give the correct form of the words/ verbs in parentheses
1. The ethnic minority groups in Viet Nam have been living in ______________ coexistence. (peace)
2. My sister doesn’t like surfing the internet. She says it is (bore) _______________
3. John dislikes (work) ___________ in front of the computer all day.
4. You should (practice) _____________ speaking English every day.
5. Last night, while I (do) __________my homework, one of my friends came.
6. The (contaminate) ____________ of lakes, rivers, oceans or underwater causes water pollution.
7. The villagers talked about the knights’ (brave) ___________when they fought against the dragon.
8. 30 years ago, we (not/have) ___________ mobile phones.
9. If it (rain) ________________ tomorrow, we won’t go camping.
10. The polluted water results in the (die) ____________ of many aquatic animals and plants.
SECTION C. READING
I. Read the following passage and choose the best option to fill in each blank.
Nowadays, people are more aware that wildlife all over the world is in (1)_______ .Many (2)_______ of
animals are threatened, and could easily become (3)_______ if we do not make an effort to (4)_______
them . There are many reasons for this. In some cases, animals are (5)_______ for their fur or for other
valuable parts of their bodies. Some birds, (6)_______ as parrots, are caught (7) ________ and sold as pets.
For many animals and birds, the problem is that their habitat - the place where they live - is disappearing.
More land is used for farms, for houses and for industry and there are fewer open (8) _________ than there
once were. Farmers use powerful chemicals to help them grow better crops but these chemicals pollute the
environment and (9) _________ the wildlife. The most successful animals on Earth - human beings will
soon be the only ones left, unless we can (10)_______ this problem.
1. A. problem B. vanishing C. threat D. danger
2. A. forms B. species C. more D. marks
3. A. disappeared B. empty C. vanished D. extinct
4. A. safe B. serve C. harm D. protect
5. A. game B. chased C. hunted D. extinct
6. A. like B. such C. or D. where
7. A. likely B. alive C. for life D. for living
8. A. spaces B. air C. parts D. place
9. A. spoil B. harm C. wound D. wrong
10. A. answer B. solve C. calculate D. explain
II. Read the text below. Think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE word in each
space.
Tet or Lunar New Year holiday is the (1) _________ important celebration for Vietnamese people.
Tet is a festival which occurs (2) ______________ late January or early February. Before Tet, people
usually clean and decorate (3)_____________ homes. They go to the market to (4)___________ candy,
jams, or dried watermelon seeds. They also get new clothes (5) ____________ are worn at Tet. They often
(6) _________ peach blossoms and marigolds which are traditional (7) __________ on Tet holiday. Tet is
a time for family (8) ____________to gather and have special food (9) __________ as sticky rice cakes.
People often visit relatives and close friends on (10) _________ second day of the holiday.
III. Read the following passage carefully and choose the best answer for each question.
The culture of Vietnam is one of the oldest in the Southeast Asia region. Although Vietnam lies
geographically in Southeast Asia, long periods of Chinese domination and influence has resulted in the
emergence of many East Asian characteristics in Vietnamese culture, and generally Vietnam is said to be a
part of the East Asian cultural sphere, known widely as Chinese cultural sphere.
Despite considerable foreign influence, Vietnamese people have managed to retain many
distinct customs. While Chinese culture has the largest influence on traditional Vietnamese culture,
there is also a much smaller influence from the Cham and later Western cultures, most notably of
France, Russia and the United States.
In term of prehistory, most Vietnamese historians consider the ancient Dong Son Culture to be one of
the defining aspects of early Vietnamese civilization.
Vietnam’s population in 2006 was 84,402,966, with a population density of 253 people per km2.
Most people live in or near the densely populous Red River or Mekong deltas.
Due to the nation’s southward expansion throughout its history, along with the different climate and
environment met by the settlers as they moved further south, slightly different regional cultures began to
emerge, most notably between Northern and Southern Vietnam.
1. The culture of Vietnam______ .
A. is the youngest in Asia B. does not get any Asian characteristics
C. was influenced by that of China D. was greatly dominated by that of Western
2. Which culture has not affected the Vietnamese one?
A. Of the United States B. Of the United Kingdom
C. Of Russia D. Of France
3. Vietnamese people ______ .
A. cannot keep their own culture in their daily life B. have many diverse nation customs
C. highly appreciate the Western influence on their culture D. failed to retain the native customs
4. Through history, Vietnam expanded to the ______ .
A. south B. north C. east D. west
5. Which statement is true?
A. The North and the South of Vietnam have the same regional cultures.
B. The Mekong delta is more populous than the Red River one.
C. Red River delta is densely populous.
D. Vietnamese people do not like living in the deltas.
IV. The people below in 1-5 are all looking for a place to go on holiday. Look at the descriptions of
eight places. (A- H). Decide which place would be most suitable for each person.
1. Alan and Mike would like to spend some time in a seaside town where they can do water sports and be
taught some basic diving using an air tank.
2. Jim is studying architecture and prefers holidays where he can follow this interest. He also wants to try
some thrilling outdoor activity.
3. Sue needs a rest after working hard, but she wouldn't like to go to the seaside. She wants to find a
holiday that combines opportunities to meet friendly people and visit more than one country.
4. Alice wants to go on a short break which will give her the opportunity to relax and think about her
appearance and her health.
5. Rahul would like to travel in Australia but he has very little money. He wants somewhere with a
good beach and a lot of activities.
A. Catalonia - Baobab Travel
This is an incredible family adventure holiday full of discovery, nature and activity, for fun seeking
families wanting an amazing adventure close to home. From the mountain to the coast, Catalonia offers a
beautiful and diverse location for this incredible multi-activity holiday.
B) DVT - Dive Worldwide
With resorts around the Canary Islands, we have a variety of great scuba diving sites for you to choose
from. We are all professional divers ourselves and understand what makes a perfect diving holiday. DVT
dive centres are available for adults and children 12 years and above.
C) Jana Holidays - Ecuador and Colombia
Experience Ecuador and Colombia in under 2 weeks. A mixture of Andean landscapes, colonial cities,
coffee zone and welcoming locals. Begin in Bogota where our local guides can take you on a walking tour
to La Candelaria to explore beautifully preserved colonial buildings and other important sites.
D) Virgin Travel - Multi-destination holidays
The beauty of a multi-centre holiday is that it allows you to fit more of what you love into a single trip. You
can shop yourself in Los Angeles, then unwind on the beach in Florida. It's the perfect opportunity for
anybody who wants a jam-packed trip.
E) Absolute Travel - The Spanish Pyrenees
A multi activity adventure holiday in Spain that will see you explore the Spanish Pyrenees with a number
of guided tours – walking, climbing , rafting and canyoning. We'll also visit Zaragoza which is a treasure
trove of cultural and historical gems. Tourists will find many magnificent buildings and ancient Roman
ruins.
F) Escape Holidays - Aussie
The best way to get a good deal in this tropical paradise is through a dream package holiday that bundles
accommodation with airfares, meals and activities. The beaches in Sydney are beautiful, with the world-
famous Bondi Beach just a short bus ride from the city centre.
G) First Choice - Spas - Costa del Sol & Andalucia
There are eight classic spas in lovely natural surroundings in Andalucía. Most of them are near or in
beautiful villages and are located at the source of natural spring waters. Beauty treatments include a range
of scrubs, masks, peels, wraps and massages.
H) Carnar Diving & Watersports - Snorkeling Holidays
The crystal clear waters of the Caribbean offer many snorkeling opportunities, including the dive sites of
the Bahamas. Between July and November, huge numbers of tiger sharks gather of Mexico's Yucatan
Peninsula, providing snorkelers with the opportunity to see one of the most amazing marine life events on
earth.
SECTION D. WRITING
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence
printed before it.
1. Lan really loves to hang out with her friends.
Lan enjoys ……………………………………………………………………………
2. I think you should see the doctor soon.
If I …………………………………………………………………………………….
3. Phong is a more fluent English speaker than I am.
Phong speaks English ………………………………………………………………..
4. Why do some ethnic peoples build the communal house?
What ………………………………………………………………………………….?
5. You are not allowed to use your mobile phones on the plane.
You mustn’t ………………………………………………………………………….
6. Mr. Lam was very busy; however, he flew to China to support U23 Viet Nam football team.
Although ………………………………………………………………………………
7. If you don’t study hard, you will not pass your exam.
Unless …………………………………………………………………………………
8. Aquatic life suffers or dies because there is thermal pollution.
Because of …………………………………………………………………………….
9. It rained heavily yesterday, so we didn’t go to school.
Because ……………………………………………………………………………….
10. As he gets older, he becomes weaker.
The ……………………………………………………………………………………
II. Living in the city and living in the countryside, which do you prefer? Write a passage (80-100
words) to support your opinion.
You should use the following expressions to organize your ideas.
In my opinion,
Firstly/ Secondly/…../Finally,
As I have noted,