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Mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced

1: A. passed B. behaved C. entertained D. changed
2: A. language B. average /ˈævərɪdʒ/ C. appearance D. imagination
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose main stress position is placed
4: A. demand B. mushroom C. sandal D. tunnel
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the
5:This meat is extremely tough - dai, so our grandparents can’t eat it.
A. strong B. hard C. flexible D. tender mềm
6:The church is quite an ancient building.
A. fresh B. modern C. historic D. old
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word CLOSET in meaning to the underlined
Question 7: Rice is the staple – chủ yếu food in many Asian countries.
A. additional B. traditional C. main D. tender
Question 8: The guests at the Japanese Embassy reception enjoyed it very much but refused to
eat the raw fish.
A. uncooked B. fresh C. rotten D. stale
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase to complete each of the
9: In a traditional family, there were three _____: grandparents, parents, and children.
A. teams B. bands C. groups D. generations
10: I am very careful about what I eat so it’s only_...........I eat fast food.
A. the sky’s the limit B. over the moon
C. out of this world D. once in a blue moon
11: The seaside resort always gets overcrowded in ................ season.
A. off B. peak C. hard D. low
12: Hoi An is known as the centre for very _____ custom-made clothing.
A. afford B. affordability C. affordable D. affordably
13: “Thanks for giving me a ride to work today.”
A. You don’t need to. B. No worries. C. Yes, thanks. D. I’d love to.
14: David is thanking Mai for her advice.
- David: "Thank you for your advice, Mai” – Mai: “ …“
A. Same to you. B.That's good C.Good idea D.You're welcome
15: Would you mind______me how to use this machine?
A. show B. to show C. showing D. to have show
16: Astronaut candidates _______ are in their 30s and 40s can apply to become a NASA
astronaut.
A. whose B. who C. whom D. which
17:-“I really think online study is much more beneficial than classroom study.”
“________ Face-to-face is always the better way of learning.”
A. Yes, I suppose so. B. I couldn’t agree more.
C. Well, you may be right. D. I don’t think so
18: ……… she was asleep, thieves broke in and stole her handbag.
A. While B. In order that C. Although D. Because of
19:Traditional games as an effective but simple educational method for centuries.
A. have been used B. used to used C. had used D. were used
20: The _...............of form makes English easy to learn.
A. varieties B. flexibility C. openness D. simplicity
Mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the part that is incorrect
21: There has been recent innovations in steel-making technology.
A. in B. innovations C.has been D. steel-making
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22: The men and animals which were coming through the streets made a big cloud of dust.
A. made B. coming C. which D. dust
Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word that best
Language is (23) _____ people communicate with one another. It is a terrific tool. Language is
spoken, but it is also (24) _____ down. Sign language used by many people who are deaf is the
communication with gestures. We do most of our communication (25) _____ speaking.
English is the most international language in the world, but it is not the world’s most (26)
_____ spoken language. There are more than 1.2 billion people (27) _____ Chinese. Arabic is
second, and then Hindi, with English in the fourth place. Other languages in the top ten are
Spanish, Bengali, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, and German.
23. A. what B. when C. how D. why
24. A. written B. compiled C. made D. composed
25. A. of B. on C. by D. about
26. A. widely B. width C. wide D. widened
27. A. speak B. are spoken C. speaking D. speaks
Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to
In the earliest times children got their education directly from parents and other adults. They
learned mainly skills for survival. Adults passed down this knowledge through spoken language.
Eventually cultures around the world began inventing writing. As societies developed they set
up schools to teach reading, writing, maths and other subjects.
The first schools were usually just for boys. Most of the students came from rich and
powerful families. Often the purpose of their education was religious training. In many cultures
the religious leaders formed the highest level of society. Some schools had other purposes as
well. Many schools focused on military training. Sometimes youths attended special schools to
learn the art of public speaking. These skills were meant to help them become future leaders.
Most girls received their education at home. They learned cooking, sewing and other
useful skills. Over time education became available to more people, not just the rich and
powerful. The governments of some countries set up public systems of education in the 1800s.
More schools opened to girls.
During the 1900s marks, or grades, became a new measure of learning. Testing became a
regular part of formal education. As education became more important to people , teachers'
colleges opened. The requirements for becoming a teacher became stricter. Teaching became a
highly respected profession.
28: In the earliest times, children learned mainly skills so that they could______.
A. make societies develop B. pass this knowledge down
C. invent writing D. continue to exist
29: The word “they” in the passage refers to______.
A. subjects B. societies C. schools D. cultures
30: Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. In the earliest times, knowledge was passed down through written records
B. Art of public speaking was one of the skills that help youths become future leaders.
C. During the 1900s, testing became a regular part of formal education.
D. The first schools were usually just for boys from rich and powerful families
31: What happened in the 19th century?
A. More schools opened to children
B. Girls had more opportunities to get education at school
C. The governments of few countries set up public systems of education
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D. Education became available to just the rich and powerful.
32: The best title for the passage could be______.
A. Testing - a Regular Part of Education
B. Education in the Earliest Times
C. Education in Modern Times
D. The Development of Education
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
33: Her father invited him to the conference
A. He has been invited to the conference by her father
B. He were invited to the conference by her father.
C. He is invited to the conference by her father.
D. He was invited to the conference by her father
34 :"Why don’t we travel to Phu Quoc Island by ferry?" they said.
A. They wished that we travelled to Phu Quoc Island by ferry
B. They asked why we didn’t travel to Phu Quoc Island by ferry.
C. They suggested travelling to Phu Quoc Island by ferry.
D. They wanted to travel to Phu Quoc Island by ferry.
35 :"Remember to pick me up at 7 o’clock tomorrow morning," he said.
A. He told me to remember to pick him up at 7 o’clock tomorrow morning
B. He reminded me to pick him up at 7 o’clock the following morning.
C. He reminded me to remember to pick him up at 7 o’clock the next morning.
D. He told me to pick him up at 7 o’clock the next day morning.
36: The teacher asked Lan, "Can you open the door to get the fresh air?"
A. The teacher told Lan to open the door to get the fresh air.
B. The teacher asked Lan could you open the door to get the fresh air.
C. The teacher asked Lan can you open the door to get the fresh air.
D. The teacher asked Lan you can open the door to get the fresh air.
Make letter A,B,C or D to indicate the sentence that is BEST written from the words/phrases
37: The book/ I/ just/ read/ interesting.
A. The book who I have just read is interesting B. The book whom I have just read is interesting.
C. The book which I have just read is interesting.
D. The book which I had just read is interesting.
38: No-one/ kind-hearted/ than/ my mom.
A. No-one is more kind-hearted than my mom.
B. No-one is as kind-hearted than my mom.
C. No-one isn't more kind-hearted than my mom.
D. No-one isn't as kind-hearted than my mom.
39: Old/ man/ wish/ his/ grandchild/ visit/ him/ more/ often.
A. An old man wishes his grandchild could visit him more often
B. The old man wishes his grandchild could visit him more often.
C. The old man wishes his grandchild can visit him more often.
D. The old man wishes his grandchild could visited him more often.
40: It/ have/ difficult/ me/ learn English.
A. It has been very difficult of me to learn English
B. It have been very difficult for me to learn English.
C .It has been very difficult for me to learn English.
D. It has been very difficult for me learning English.
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Mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced
1: A. disappear B. health C. instead D. head
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2: A. imagine B. volcano C. natural D. casual
Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose main stress position is placed
3: A. hurricane B. peacefulness C. nominate D. convenient
4: A. considerable B. anniversary C. illiteracy D. cooperative
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the
5: She's been trying to find a good job in the city and she’s finally succeeded.
A. lost B. stopped C. failed D. managed
6: We should use natural resources economically.
A. carefully B. wastefully C. differently D. cheaply
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word CLOSET in meaning to the underlined
7: The UFO stayed in the sky for about thirty seconds, then it went away.
A. travelled B. appeared C. flew D. disappeared
8: Don't worry, you can count on me. I’ll try my best to help you.
A. live on B. rely on C. look after D. stand for
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase to complete each of the
9: There is general __________ that Vietnamese students lack knowledge of the natural, or man-
made, wonders of Viet Nam. Có sự thừa nhận chung rằng sinh viên Việt Nam thiếu kiến thức về
những kỳ quan thiên nhiên hoặc nhân tạo của Việt Nam.
A. undertaking B. saying C. recognition D. accepting
10: The towers of the My Son sanctuary are the most significant ____________ of My Son
civilization.
A. structures B. arrangements C. apartments D. plans
11: Since changing the way of production, many craftsmen have voluntarily joined together to
form . Từ khi thay đổi phương thức sản xuất, nhiều thợ thủ công đã tự nguyện liên kết
với nhau hình thành hợp tác
A. cooperatives B. cooperates C. cooperative D. cooperation
12: I’m very careful about what I eat so it’s only _________ I eat fast food.
A. over the moon B. once in a blue moon
C. out of this world D. the sky’s the limit
13: Nam: Would you like to participate in this “Preserving the past” project?
Lan: _________________ .
A. How cool! B. Wow, I can’t imagine that.
C. I wish I could go back to that time. D. Sure.
14: Janet: “Do you like going to the cinema this evening?” Susan: “_____________”
A. I don’t agree, I’m afraid B. You are welcome.
C. That would be great. D. I feel very bored.
15: __________ they moved to the city ten years ago, they still remember living in a small town.
A. Although B. While C. In order that D. Whereas
16: When I visit the company _______ I used to work, I become very emotional.
A. which B. whose C. who D. where
17: When my mother _______ home, the house________into.
A. went / had broken B. went / had been broken
C. had gone / was broken D. had gone / broke
18: People tend_____________ that the problem will never affect them.
A. think B. thinking C. to think D. to thinking
19: When he was young, he was crazy _______ space
A. of B. about C. for D. with
20: It took her a long time to ______ the shock of her mother’s death.
A. take on B. go off C. get over D. put off
Make the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the part that is incorrect.
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 21: Eight o’clock is the good time to phone Nick.
A. the B. time C. is D. to phone
22: Her parents , as well as her brother is coming to the party tonight.
A. well B. her C. tonight D. is
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that.
We know that nowadays students (23) from test stress, and there are a few of the
biggest causes Chúng tôi biết rằng ngày nay học sinh phải chịu áp lực thi cử và có một số nguyên
nhân lớn nhất.. First, it is important to do your best and study hard, but you may push yourself
too much to get a high grade, and (24) can be hard to deal with. Đầu tiên, điều quan trọng là
bạn phải cố gắng hết sức và học tập chăm chỉ, nhưng bạn có thể thúc ép bản thân quá mức để đạt
điểm cao và khó có thể giải quyết được áp lực. Second, many schools want to show high test
grades from their students to prove that they are doing a good job of educating them. (25)
, they have high expectations for the teachers, who again have high expectations for the
students. Thứ hai, nhiều trường muốn cho thấy điểm kiểm tra cao của học sinh để chứng minh
rằng họ đang làm tốt công việc giáo dục học sinh. (25) , họ đặt kỳ vọng cao vào giáo viên, những
người lại đặt kỳ vọng cao vào học sinh. In addition, most parents want to see great school report,
and they can start pushing their children when test comes around. Moreover, if you had a bad
time with a test in the past, or if you have (26) ____ poorly on one or more tests, you could
feel anxious about the next one. Finally, sometimes other students can spread rumors about a
test, or you might hear things from older friends and siblings. Rumors like "That teacher's tests
are totally impossible to pass!" can make you a lot (27) nervous. Cuối cùng, đôi khi
những học sinh khác có thể lan truyền tin đồn về một bài kiểm tra, hoặc bạn có thể nghe được
những điều từ bạn bè và anh chị em lớn tuổi hơn. Những tin đồn như "Bài kiểm tra của giáo viên
đó hoàn toàn không thể vượt qua được!" có thể khiến bạn lo lắng hơn rất nhiều.
23.A. suffer B. prevent C.experience D.show
24.A. force B. causes C.grades D.pressure
25.A. Besides B. However C. Therefore D. Although
26.A. come B.done C.made D. had
27.A. less B. over C.more D.much
I. Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer
Unlike life in countryside which is often considered to be simple and traditional, life in the
city is modern and complicated. People, from different regions, move to the cities in the
secretaries of having a better life for them and their children. The inhabitants in city work as
office secretaries, merchants, teachers, government workers, factory workers and even street
vendor or construction workers.
The high cost of living requires city-dwellers, especially someone with low income to work
harder or to take a part-time job. For some people, everyday start as usual by getting up in the
early morning to do exercise in public parks, preparing for a full day of working and studying,
then immersing in crowed boulevards or narrow streets filled with motor scooters and returning
home after a busy day. They usually live in large houses, great mansions, and high-rise
apartment blocks or even in a small rental equipped with modern amenities like the internet,
telephone, television, satellite communication facilities and so on. Họ thường sống trong những
ngôi nhà lớn, lâu đài lớn, những khu chung cư cao tầng hoặc thậm chí là những căn nhà thuê
nhỏ được trang bị tiện nghi hiện đại như internet, điện thoại, tivi, thiết bị liên lạc vệ tinh, v.v.
Industrialization and modernization as well as global integration have big impact on lifestyle in
the cities. The most noticeable impact is the Western style of clothes. The “Ao Dai”-
Vietnamese traditional clothes are no longer regularly worn in Vietnamese women daily life.
Instead, jeans, T-shirt and fashionable clothes are widely preferred.

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28: What is the topic of the passage?
A. The disadvantages of living in urban areas
B. All the advantages and disadvantages of living in a city.
C. The negative thoughts on living in a city.
D. City life
29 : Industrialization and modernization may lead to ______.
A. the fact that women no longer wear Ao Dai
B. the disappearance of Western- styled clothes
C. some changes in lifestyles
D. global integration
30: The most important reason why people move to the city is that ______.
A. to look for a better life B. to have a busy days
C. global integration D. to take part- time jobs
Question 31: According to the passage, the city life can offer the city dwellers all of the
following things EXCEPT ______.
A. the Internet B. modern facilities
C. friendly communication with neighbours D. a variety of jobs in different fields
Question 32: The word “impact” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. action B. situation C. force D. effect
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
33: We should move the furniture to higher places because of the flood.
A. The furniture to higher places should be moved because of the flood
B. The furniture to higher places should be moved because of the flood.
C. The furniture should be moved to higher places because of the flood.
D. The furniture should be moved to higher places because the flood.
34: She stayed up late last night, so she missed the first bus to work
A. Because she missed the first bus to work, she stayed up late last night
B. She missed the first bus to work because she stayed up late last night.
C. She missed the first bus to work so she stayed up late last night.
D. She stayed up late last night because she missed the first bus to work.
35: They’re twins, but they don’t have many interests in common.
A. They don’t have many interests in common because they’re twins
B. Despite they’re twins, they don’t have many interests in common.
C. Although they’re twins, but they don’t have many interests in common.
D. They don’t have many interests in common though they’re twins.
36: If we have enough time, we’ll study this exercise more carefully.
A.Unless we have enough time, we won’t study this exercise more carefully.
B.If we had enough time, we’ll study this exercise more carefully.
C.If we would have enough time, we’ll study this exercise more carefully.
D.If we will have enough time, we’ll study this exercise more carefully.
Make letter A,B,C or D to indicate the sentence that is BEST written from the words/phrases
37: Peter and Mary/ wish/ they/ on holiday/ Brazil.
A. Peter and Mary wish they have been on holiday in Brazil.
B. Peter and Mary wish they will be on holiday in Brazil.
C. Peter and Mary wish they were on holiday in Brazil.
D. Peter and Mary wish they are on holiday in Brazil.
38:This/ be/ Susan/ husband/ work/ the sales department.
A. This is Susan whose husband works in the sales department.
B. This is Susan who husband works in the sales department.
C. This is Susan whose husband work in the sales department.
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D. This is Susan whom husband works in the sales department.
39: Life/ city/ not/ peaceful/as/ life/ the countryside.
A. Life in the city not so peaceful as life in the
B. Life in the city is not more peaceful as life in the countryside.
C. Life in the city is not the most peaceful as life in the countryside.
D. countryside Life in the city is not as peaceful as life in the countryside.
Question 40: The farmers/ my home village/ used/ transport rice home /trucks / the past.
A. The farmers in my home village used to transport rice home on trucks in the past
B.The farmers in my home village didn’t used to transport rice home on trucks in the past
C. The farmers in my home village were used to transport rice home on trucks in the past
D. The farmers in my home village used transport rice home on trucks in the past