Test 1

I. Phonetics
1. a. meaning b. reason c. feature d. pleasant
2. a. champagne b. choice c. exchange d. children
3. a. deny b. study c. typical d. pretty
4. a. earthquake b. energy c. extensive d. damage
5. a. sometimes b. reduction c. student d. interesting
II. Grammar and vocabulary
6. The final examination will be held ……… July 10th, 2008.
a. in b. on c. at d. to
7. The children are excited …………. their upcoming trip to the zoo.
a. to b. about c. for d. with
8. Sixteen people showed ……….. for the volleyball training session
a. on b. up c. over d. through
9. ……… She was an hour late, she didn’t apologize.
a. In spite of b. Even though c. However d. Because
10. They haven’t ………… an AIDS vaccine.
a. yet developed b. developed yet c. developed already d. already developed
11. People do exercise………….. fit
a. to keep b. keeping c. kept d. in keeping
12. A person that you make friends with by writing letter is called a………….
a. co-operator b. cousin c. close friend d. penpal
13. You look so depressed. You look………. you didn’t have a friend in the world.
a. as if b. if only c. even if d. although
14. Most parents think chatting on the Internet is…………..
a. time – release b. time – wasting c. time – saving d. time – consuming
15. It really annoys me when people forget……….thank you
a. to say b. saying c. said d. to saying
16. Don’t stay up late, …………?
a. do you b. won’t you c. will you d. shoudn’t you
17. If I were in charge, I………things differently.
a. had done b. will do c. would do d. would have done
18. Would you mind if I………..a friend to the party?
a. bring b. will bring c. brought d. would bring
19. My father stopped ……….two years ago.
a. smoke b. to smoke c. smoking d.smoked
20. “You got the first prize. Congratulations! “………….”
a. you’re welcome b. never mind c. it’s my pleasure d. thanks a lot
III. Choose the underlined word or phrase
21. Could you phone me as soon as he’ll come back?
A B C D
22. Would you please stop to make so much noise?
A B C D
23. Last summer I have stayed on my uncle farm for two weeks.
A B C D
24. The police said that they had reacted as fastly as they could.
A B C D
IV. Reading
1.
Dear John,
At last I am now in Paris. When I arrived (25) …….. the airport, it was raining heavily. It
(26)…….. me about 45 minutes to get the dormitory. Paris is smaller but (27) ………
interesting than London. I think it is the best city (28) ……….. I have ever visited. There
are many restaurants here but (29) …………… restaurants that sell English food.
I work hard and learn a lot of French. (30)………, my French is not good enough so I
usually have (31).………. communicating. My French teachers and friends are nice and
helpful.
Anyway I stop now. I will write (32)…………. I promise.
Yours truly,
Jenny
25. a. to b. in c. at d. on
26. a. spent b. took c. passed d. lasted
27. a. too b. much c. most d. more
28. a. that b. where c. whose d. in which
29. a. so b. few c. a few d. lots of
30. a. therefore b. though c. however d. furthermore
31. a. ease b. opportunity c. problem d. difficulty
32. a. so often b. as often c. so often as d. as often
2.
The people of Kiribati are afraid that one day in the not – too – distant future, their
country will disappear from the face of the earth – literally.
Several times this year, the Pacific island nation has been flooded by at sudden high tide.
These tides which swept across the island and destroyed houses, came when there was
neither wind nor rain. “This never happened before,” say the older citizens of Kiribati.
What is causing these mysterious high tides? The answer may well be global warming.
When fuels like oil and coal are being burned, pollutants are released; these pollutants
trap heat in the earth’s atmosphere. Warmer temperatures cause water to expand and also
create more water by mealting glaciers and polar ice caps.
If the trend continues, scientists say, many countries will suffer. Bangladesh, for example,
might lose one – fifth of its land. The coral island nations of the Pacific, like Kiribati and
the Marshall Islands, however, would face an even worse fate – they would be swallowed
by the sea. The loss of these coral islands would be everyone’s loss. Coral formations are
home to more species than any other place on earth.
33. The cause of the high tide that has swept across Kiribati several times may be……..
a. the sea b. the warmer temperature of the earth
c. the sun d. the loss of the coral islands
34. According to the passage, this year, the high tide came when ……………
a. there was rain but no wind b. there was wind but no rain
c. there were wind and rain d. there wasn’t wind or rain
35. In the context of the passage, the word “not – too – distant” can be replaced
by……….
a. soon b. fairly soon c. far d. very far
36. The word “they” in the last paragraph refers to………….
a. scientists b. the coral island nations of the Pacific
c. many countries d. Kiribati and the Marshall Islands
37. Which of the following is true?
a. Kiribati is an island of Bangladesh
b. Huge tides have never swept across Kiribati before
c. People want to build their houses on coral island than any other places on earth
d. The loss of coral islands would affect all if us.
IV. Writing
38. “I’m leaving here for Hue tomorrow” Hoa said
a. Hoa said that she is leaving there for Hue the day after.
b. Hoa said that she was leaving there for Hue the day after.
c. Hoa said that she would leave there for Hue the day after.
d. Hoa said that she would leave here for Hue the day after.
39. It’s no use reading that book
a. You should read that book b. That book has not been used
c. You shouldn’t use that book for reading d. That book is not worth reading
40. I don’t really want to spend my vacations in France.
a. I would rather not spend my vacations in France
b. I would like to spend my vacations in France
c. I don’t often spend my vacations in France
d. I prefer spending my vacations in France
41. He will only phone if he changes his mind.
He won’t ………………………………………………………………………..
42. I haven’t been to Bristol for 3 years.
The last time …………………………………………………………………….
43. “Please sit down”, the teacher said to his students.
The teacher ………………………………………………………………………
44. He is too short to play basketball.
He’s so……………………………………………………………………………
Test 2
I. Phonetics
1. a. famous b. space c. pace d. attack
2. a. books b. cats c. dogs d. maps
3. a. house b. hour c. hole d. humor
4. a. conversation b. deforestation c. prohibition d. disappointed
5. a. achieve b. amout c. complaint d. cover
II. Grammar and vocabulary
6. Mike is always proud …………. his success at school.
a. on b. of c. at d. in
7. Many companies participated …………. the trade fair.
a. on b. at c. in d. to
8. Never put…………..till tomorrow what you can do today.
a. off b. over c. back d. away
9. They went on playing ………… it started to rain.
a. though b. because c. but d. despite
10. In the 18th century, workers loved wearing jean because it did not ……… easily.
a. break off b. tear off c. wear out d. come out
11. We’ve got ………….of time, so there’s no need to rush.
a. very much b. a number c. great deal d. plenty
12. Shut the window, ………….. it’ll get too cold in here.
a. unless b. if not c. otherwise d. though
13. If she……… rich, she would travel around the world.
a. would be b. is c. has been d. were
14. The polluted river is smelly and filthy.
a. dangerous b. shallow c. dirty d. can stop
15. I wish you ……….. making that noise. It’s bothering me.
a. would stop b. will stop c. stop d. can stop
16. I expect ………… a postcard from my pen friend in England today.
a. to receive b. receiving c. to be received d. being received
17. ………….you tell me how to get to the nearest supermarket?
a. may b. could c. do d. should
18. She is ………… to lift such a heavy bag.
a. not enough strong b. enough strong
c. not strong enough d. strong not enough
19. The equipment in our office needs …………..
a. to modernize b. modernizing c. modernized d.modernization
20. Computers ……….. to do a lot of jobs these days.
a. are used b. used to c. are using d. use
III. Choose the underlined word or phrase that needs correcting
21. If only I would play the guitar as well as you
A B C D
22. Don’t forget turning off all the lights before you go to bed.
A B C D
23. My father lived in Ha Noi since 1990 to 1998, but now we are living in Da Nang
A B C D
24. Mary asked me if I go to school on foot or by bike
A B C D
III. Reading
In the country of China, there is a wall that is 1500 miles (25)……….. It is called the
Great Wall of China. It (26)……….. uphill and down, through valleys and mountains.
Every inch of this 1500 – mile wall (27)……….. made by hand.
The people of China made it to keep (28)……….. their enemies. There are watch (29)
……….all along the way. The wall is made of brick and earth. It is high and wide on top.
People can walk along the top (30)………… it were a road.
It is said that it (31)………… ten years to build one part of this wall. No other defense
line has ever been made as (32)……… as the Great Wall of China.
25. a. long b. length c.lengthy d.lengthen
26. a. comes b. moves c. winds d. lasts
27. a. is b. are c. was d. were
28. a. off b. out c. in d. up
29. a. buildings b. housed c. boxes d. towers
30. a. as b. if c. as if d. even if
31. a. took b. spent c. made d. lasted
32. a. long b. longer c. longest d. length
2.
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 economic 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, our resources would last longer. We can save more energy by conservation then
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.
33. What can electricity be produced from?
a. alternative sources of energy b. any sources of energy
c. burning fossil fuels d. renewable energy
34. In the context of the passage, what does the word “conservation” mean?
a. the act of preventing something from being wasted
b. the protection of the natural environment
c. the act of finding alternative sources of energy
d. the act of burning fossil fuels
35. The world “run out” could be best replaced by which of the following?
a. be used up b. run away c. disappear d. be rare
36. What will happen if we don’t try to develop alternative sources of energy?
a. we’ll never be successful people
b. our resource would last longer
c. we will all freeze or starve to death
d. we can save more energy
37. Which of the following is not true?
a. We’ll never succeed in developing alternative sources of energy if we do not try
b. We should use electricity
c. The energy from the sun, the waves and the winds last forever
d. We will survive if we don’t start working on cleaner and safer sources of energy.
IV. Writing
38. He used to write home once a week.
a. He enjoys writing home every week
b. He never fails to write a weekly letter home
c. He doesn’t now write home once a week
d. He was forced to write home every week
45. Mr Bridges is by far the richest man I know
a. He is the richest man in my country
b. He is one of many very rich men I know
c. He is richer than all his friends
d. He is much richer than anyone else I know
46. Because of hard working, she feel ill
a. She was too ill to work hard
b. She did not work, so she fell ill
c. She was not ill although she worked hard
d. She worked so hard that she fell ill
47. People use money for buying and selling goods.
Money ………………………………………………………………………..
48. “I’m sorry I broke the glass”, Peter said to Jane.
Peter apologized ………………………………………………………………
49. He is intelligent, but he doesn’t do well at school.
He doesn’t do well at school ………………………………………………….
50. If you run a lot, you will get fitter.
The more ………………………………………………………………………
Test 3
I. Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of the
others
1. a. active b. predict c. tiny d. ultimately
2. a. design b. solar c. website d. sample
3. a. received b. watched c. discovered d. destroyed
Choose the word whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others
4. a. ancient b. active c. apart d. lunar
5. a. acquaintance b. celebrate c. decorate d. generous
II. Choose the word or phrase that best fits the sentence
6. The town of Gouda is famous ……… its cheese.
a. on b. to c. from d. for
7. He was happy to be ………. Friends again.
a. among b. in c. near d. off
8. Were you brought ………… in the city or in the country?
a. off b. forward c. up d. over
9. The teacher made Jane ……… up and answer his question
a. stand b. standing c. to stand d. stands
10. You’d better leave for the airport now ………….there’s a lot of traffic on the way
a. in case b. in order c. in fact d. instead of
11. There was so many ……….. things that we never get …………
a. interesting – boring b. interested – bored
c. interested – boring d. interesting – bored
12. I turn on the radio …….. listen to the news.
a. so that b. in order c. so as d. in order to
13. I can speak ………… words of French, but I can’t write it.
a. little b. a little c. few d. a few
14. If I had time, I ………… to the countryside with you this weekend.
a. will go b. would go c. went d. would have gone
15. My uncle ………… you met yesterday is an engineer.
a. which b. what c. whom d. whose
16. Don’t waste your breath ……….with him
a. arguing b. argue c. for arguing d. to argue
17. When we came to visit her last night, she ……….. TV
a. is watching b. was watching c. has watched d. watched
18. You were not listen in class, ……..?
a. were you b. weren’t you c. was it d. wasn’t it
19. I’ll go to the town tomorrow, and ………….
a. so will my sister
b. my sister will either
c. neither will my sister
d. will my sister too
20. …………pass me the newspaper? Sure. Here you are
a. would you mind b. could you please c. may you d. why don’t you
III. Choose the underlined word or phrase that needs correcting.
21. I’ve been looking forward to see you again since we last met.
A B C D
22. Her novel, that was published last month, is one of the best – sellers.
A B C D
23. We spent an interested holiday in Ha Long Bay last summer.
A B C D
24. Many people have complain about the dirt from the factory.
A B C D
25. She refused to tell us where was she going.
A B C D
IV. Reading
It’s very important (26)……… water carefully. Here are some (27)………. You can use
less water. First, you should (28)……….. your turn (29)………. The faucets tightly. They
should (30)……….in the bathroom or kitchen sink. Second, you should not keep the
water on for a long time. You should turn it off while you are doing something else. It
should be off while you are shaving or (31)………..your teeth. It should also be off why
you are washing the dishes. Finally, (32)………..the summer you should water your
garden (33)…………the evening. That way you will not lose (34)………….water.
During the day the sun dries up the earth too (35)………..
26. a. for using b. to use c. use d. using
27. a. roads b. paths c. streets d. ways
28. a. be sure b. sure c. to sure d. to be sure
29. a. on b. right c. off d. left
30. a. drip b. to drip c. not drip d. not to drip
31. a. clean b. rubbing c. washing d. brushing
32. a. on b. in c. at d. when
33. a. at b. in c. for d. of
34. a. many b. few c. a lot of d. less
35. a. quickly b. quick c. fastly d. early
2.
July 4 is Independence Day. Another name for Independence Day is the Fourth of July.
On this day, Americans remember the first Independence day on July 4, 1776.
The revolutionary War began in 1775. The 13 colonies were angry with England. They
were tired of paying taxes to King George. They wanted freedom to make laws. So in
1776, leaders from 13 colonies met in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They talked about
freedom from England. Thomas Jefferson wrote a paper. The paper, the Declaration of
Independence, said the colonies were “free and independent states”. The leaders signed it
on July 4, 1776.
People in the 13 colonies were very happy about the Declaration of Independence. They
made a lot of noise with bells, drums and guns.
People today like to make noise on Independence Day too.
The fourth of July is a national holiday. Government offices, banks and schools close.
Most people don’t go to work. Families and friends get schools close. Most people don’t
go to work. Families and friends get together outside for picnics and cookouts. Many
Americans fly the flag outside their homes or businesses on July 4.
People also go to fourth of July parades and listen to patriotic music. In the evening when
it gets dark, people watch beautiful fireworks. In most states, people cannot buy
fireworks because they are dangerous. People can get hurt. So city governments usually
have safe fireworks for everyone to enjoy.
Independence Day isn’t only a day for cookouts, noise and fireworks. It is also a day to
think about freedom. The Declaration of Independence says everyone has the right to life,
liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. The Declaration of Independence is more than 200
years old, but its ideas are important.
36. The first Independence day is the day………..
a. the Revolution War broke oout
b. the leaders from the 13 colonies met in Philadelphia
c. Thomas Jefferson wrote the document
d. the leaders from the 13 colonies signed the Declaration of Independence
37. The war of Revolution broke out because………..
a. the colonies hated King George
b. the colonists wanted freedom to make law
c. the colonists disagreed with the new law on taxes
d. the colonists didn’t want to pay any taxes
38. The phrase tired of in the second paragraph means……….
a. exhausted because of something
b. not wanting to do something anymore
c. go bankrupt because of something
d. couldn’t afford to do something
39. From reading the passage, it seems that………..
a. Americans don’t like to make noise on Independence Day
b. The declaration o Independence is old-fashioned
c. Americans have to fly the Stars and Stripes outside their homes on Independence Day
d. Americans are proud of their Star – Spangled Banner.
40. Which of the following is true?
a. Independence day is a religious holiday
b. The Declaration of Independence was signed by all the colonists.
c. Students don’t have to go to school on Independence Day
d. Independence Day is a day to talk about freedom from England.
44. He won’t find a seat unless he’s got a ticket.
a. He has got a ticket, and so will find a seat
b. He can’t find a seat although he has a ticket
c. He will be able to get a ticket if he finds a seat
d. He will only get a seat if he has a ticket
45. “You oughtn’t to drive fast” “Jack’s mother told him”
a. Jack’s mother begged him not to drive fast
b. Jack’s mother made him not to drive fast
c. Jack’s mother advised him not to drive fast
d. Jack’s mother suggested not driving fast
46. It’s been 14 years since I last saw my uncle
a. I didn’t see my uncle 14 years ago
b. I see my uncle once every 14 years
c. I haven’t seen my uncle for 14 years.
d. I saw my uncle when I was 14 years old.
47. Who will take care of the children when you are away?
Who will look……………………………………………………………………….
48. John could not find the way to the hotel.
John was not…………………………………………………………………………
49. The door was so heavy that the child could not push it open.
The door was too…………………………………………………………………….
Test 4
I. Phonetics
1. a. proud b. young b. found d. out
2. a. school b. Christmas c. scholarship d. chopstick
3. a. deaf b. head c. bread d. meat
Choose the word whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others
4. a. common b. rubbish c. machine d. cyclone
5. a. animal b. bacteria c. dynamite d. pyramid
II. Grammar and vocabulary
6. I had no money … me when I came across a nice shirt.
a. by b.at c.on d.over
7. Look …! There’s a big hole in front of you.
a. on b. over c.off d.out
8. She often goes swimming … Sunday mornings.
a. on b. over c. in d. at
9. Jack insisted that he didn’t need any help, … I help him anyway.
a. and b. so c. for d. but
10. It is estimated that four million … watched the show on television.
a. observers b. onlookers c. viewers d. spectators
11. Some English words have the same pronunciation … they are spelled differently, for
example, dear and deer.
a. unless b. since c. even though d. only if
12. If the engine gets too hot, it … to smoke.
a. starts b. is starting c. would start d. will be started
13. Do you know the man … over there?
a. stands b. who stand c. stood d. standing
14. I hope the children soon got used … in much smaller house.
a. live b. to live c. living d. to living
15. Help is needed for families … homes were destroyed in the storm.
a. who’s b. whose c. which d. whom
16. The seeds … into flour which is used for pancakes, noodles and breads.
a. grinded b. are ground c. are grounded d. ground
17. … the gold medal, he will have to do better than that.
a. to win b. so he wins c. that he wins d. winning
III. Choose the underlined word or phrase that needs correcting
18. She cried very hardly when she heard the news of the accident.
A B C D
19. It has been a long time when I last wrote to you.
A B C D
20. The food that my mother is cooking in the kitchen is smelling delicious.
A B C D
21. When I was young, I often go fishing.
A B C D
22. I wish the sun were shine so that we could go swimming.
A B C D
23. I admire him for his succeed in business.
A B C D
24. We found some garden furnitures in that old house we bought.
A B C D
25. I know little English, so I’ll have this letter to translate into Vietnamese.
A B C D
III. Reading
Alexander Graham Bell, the American (26)… and teacher of the deaf, was most famous
for his invention of the telephone. He was born (27)… March 3, 1847, in Edinburgh,
Scotland, and educated at the universities of Edinburgh and London. He (28)… to Canada
in 1870 and to the United States in 1871. In the United States he began teaching deaf
mutes, publicizing the (29)… called visible speech. The system, which was developed by
his father, the Scottish educator Alexander Melville Bell, shows (30)… the lips, tongue,
and throat are used in the articulation of sound. In 1872 Bell (31)… a school for deaf –
mutes in Boston, Massachusetts. The school subsequently became part of Boston
University, where Bell was (32)… professor of vocal physiology. He became a
naturalized U.S. (33)… in 1882.
26. a. surgeon b. inventor c. operator d. chemist
27. a. in b. at c. on d. for
28. a. left b. sent c. departed d. emigrated
29. a. system b. problem c. achievement d. invention
30. a. when b. where c. how d. that
31. a. discovered b. founded c. developed d. constructed
32. a. pointed b. determined c. established d. appointed
33. a. citizen b. citizenship c. civilian d. civic
2.
I was born in Newcastle, a city in the North East of England. Newcastle is on the bank of
the River Tyne. It is a quite big city of about 200,000 inhabitants. There is a cathedral and
a university. There are five bridges over the River Tyne, which link Newcastle to the next
town, Gateshead, where there is one of the biggest shopping centres in the world, the
Metro Centre.
A few years ago, the main industries were shipbuilding and coalmining, but now the
chemical and soap industries are important.
I moved from Newcastle ten years ago but I often return. I miss the people, who are so
warm and friendly, and I miss the wild, beautiful countryside near the city, where there
are so many hills and streams.
34. Newcastle is …
a. a city near the North East of England b. a city in the North East of England
c. a city in the North of England d. a small town in England
35. Newcastle has …
a. one of the biggest shopping centers b. a wild, beautiful countryside
c. a population of about 200,000 people d. one bridge that links it to the next
town
36. Gateshead has one of … in the world.
a. the largest rivers b. the most important shipbuilding industries
c. the most beautiful countrysides d. the biggest shopping centres
37. According to the passage, the writer …
a. is still living in Newcastle b. has never returned to Newcastle
c. doesn’t live in Newcastle anymore d. has come back to live in Newcastle
38. Which of the following is NOT true about Newcastle?
a. Its people is friendly b. Its main industry now is shipbuilding
c. It has a cathedral and a university d. It is next to Gateshead
IV. Writing
39. Unlike his sister, Bob exercises everyday
a. Bob and his sister exercise everyday.
b. Bob exercises every day, but his sister doesn’t
c. Bob’s sister exercises everyday, but his sister doesn’t
d. Bob’s sister doesn’t exercise everday, and neither does he.
40. The bread was too stale to eat.
a. It was stale to eat the bread.
b. We cannot eat the bread because it was burn
c. Eating the bread was stale
d. The bread was not fresh enough to eat.
41. “I’m taking my French exam tomorrow”, Mary said to John
Mary ………………………………………………………………………..
42. She’s always phoning me at work when I’m busy.
I wish ……………………………………………………………………….
43. My sister prefers reading a book to watching TV.
My sister would rather ………………………………………………………
Test 5
1. A selfish person is … of true friendship.
A. uncapable B. capable C. incapable D. incapability
2. … there are many changes in his life, he remained loyal to his working principles.
A. however B. Despite C. In spite of D. Although
3. She complains noisily … anything she doesn’t like
A. about B. for C. to D. on
4. Please forgive me. I didn’t mean … you
A. upsetting B. being upset C. to upset D. to be upset
5. Most … couples in the United States celebrate wedding anniversaries each year.
A. marriage B. married C. get married D. are married
6. She was made … there for a week by her parents.
A. stay B. to stay C. staying D. stayed
11. Don’t pretend … what you aren’t
A. to be B. being C. be D. to be being
12. I don’t remember … of the decision to change the company policy on vacations.
When was it needed?
A. telling B. being told C. to tell D. to be told
13. She suddenly remembered that she … her keys at home.
A. left B. has left C. have left D. had left
14. They allowed him … to write a letter to his wife.
A. write B. writing C. written D. to write
Choose the underline word or phrase that needs correcting
15. We had saw Rose in town a few days ago
A B C D
16. It is used to be easy to park in the city center
A B C D
Choose the word that best fits each of the blank spaces
An American professor who has studied the Mayas (1)… come up (2)… a new theory
about the sudden end of their empire. According to Professor Richard Hansen, an
archaeologist (3)… the University of California; the collapse of the Mayan (4)… in
Central America was (5)… about the Mayas (6)…
Their object was to display their wealth and power by making their buldings and
decoration as beautiful as possible. This involved using large quantities of lime, which
they put (7)… the walls to make them smooth. Unfortunately, the creation of lime is a
process which requires intense heat, and they (8)… had to cut down huge numbers (9)…
trees. This affected the quality of the soil, and it (10)… almost impossible to farm.
1. A. has B. had C. then D. and
2. A. with B. to C. for D. about
3. A. in B. at C. on D. belongs to
4. A. civil B. civilians C. civilize D. civilization
5. A. brought B. turned C. came D. made
6. A. themselves B. themself C. theirself D. theyselves
7. A. in B. on C. for D. to
8. A. however B. therefore C. moreover D. besides
9. A. on B. of C. for D. x
10. A. become B. becomes C. has become D. became
A. Choose the word which is pronounced differently from the others.
1. A. holiday B. husband C. honesty D. house
2. A. chain B. champagne C. challenge D. chapter
3. A. near B. fear C. bear D. dear
4. A. tried B. obeyed C. cleaned D. asked
B. Mark the letter on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the
other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
5. A. correct B. provide C. produce D. finish
6. A. engineer B. national C. architect D. scientist
7. A. special B. quality C. intimate D. important
Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each of the following questions.
8. I telephoned the station to make … of the time of the train.
A. sure B. true C. real D. right
9. I’ve lived in this house … 1990
A. from B. since C. for D. in
10. She can’t affored that book because she has… money
A. a lot of B. few C. much D. little
11. She spoke quietly to him … nobody also could hear a word.
A. because B. if C. although D. so that
12. That man is … deaf to hear what we say
A. so B. enough C. too D. not
13. Vietnamese language is different … English language
A. from B. on C. in D. at
14. Over the next few days, the girls … Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum.
A. will visit B. visited C. are visiting D. visits
15. I had … to the countryside last month
A. a two-day trip B. a two-days trip C. two-day trip D. two-days trip
16. No one died in the accident, …?
A. didn’t they B. did he C. didn’t he D. did they
17. He’s a choreographer who has drawn … from Javenese dance.
A. inspired B. inspirational C. inspiration D.inspirationally
Mark the letter on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to
complete each of the following exchanges.
19. Mary and her friend – Jane, are talking about their plan at weekend.
Jane: “…”
A. Will you join us? B. Yes, lets! C. I’d like it D. What play is it?
20. David and Linda are talking about the environmental problem.
David: “ I think to reduce pollution people should use public transport instead of their
own cars.”
Linda: “…”
A. I don’t know. I just don’t think it’s for me. B. What nonsense!
C. Yes, let’s D. I can’t agree with you more
Mark the letter on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSET meaning to the
underlined word in each of the following questions.
21. Family members who live apart try to be together at Tet.
a. beside B. away C. near D. close
22. The teacher gave some suggestion on what could come out for the examination.
A. effects B. symptoms C. hints D. demostrations
Mark the letter on your answer sheet to indicate the word OPPOSITE meaning to
the underlined word in each of the following questions.
23. When being interviewed, you should focus on what the interviewer is saying or
asking you.
A. to pay no attention to B. be interested in
C. be related D. express interested in.
24. Thousands are going to starving because of the failure of this year’s harvest.
A. hungry B. poor C. rich D. full
Read the following passage and mark the letter on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Electricity is the most common form of enery used today. In the modern world, (25)… is
instantly available at the touch of a switch. Electricity has numerous uses. The most
common use of electricity is to provide artificial lighting. In factories, electricity is used
to (26)… the electric motor of machines. In offices, electricity is used to light up (27)…
workplace. It is also used to operate air – conditioners, computers (28)… many other
machines.
25. a. gas b. water c. electricity d. coal
26. a. driven b. drive c. driving d. drove
27. a. a b. any c. the d. many
28. a. but b. so c. because d. and
Read the following passage and mark the letter on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
English is one of the most popular languages in the world. It comes second in the number
of speakers after Chinese. In Vietnam, more and more people are studying English and
they consider it a key to success. However, not everyone knows how to learn English
effectively.
The best way to improve the four skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing is to
practice regularly. You should make use of every opportunity to speak English with
friends in class or at English speaking clubs or ourselves in front of the mirror. Learning
by heart all the words does not help much if speaking clubs or ourselves in front of the
mirror. Learning by heart all the words does not help much if you do not read a lot
because you will easily forget what you have learnt. Reading books, listening to radio and
watching films are better ways to memorize words. Besides, English learners should not
be so shy because making mistakes is unavoidable in learning foreign languages.
Practicing speaking a lot is a good way to correct your mistakes.
29. The word “memorize” in paragraph 2 is CLOSET in meaning to …
A. remember B. forget C. communicate
30. A good way to correct your mistakes is …
A. avoiding speaking English B. stopping learning English
C. practicing speaking English a lot
31. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. You should never speak English with yourselves.
B. Many Vietnamese people consider English a key to success
C. English learner should be shy if they make mistakes.
32. The passage is mainly about …
A. how to learn English effectively
B. people who study English in Vietnam
C. how to read books, listen to radio and watch films.
Mark letter on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closet in meaning to
the original sentence in each of the following questions.
33. He told her about the book. He liked it best.
A. He told her about the book which he liked it best.
B. He told her about the book which he liked best.
C. He told her about the book whom he liked best.
D. He told her about the book whose he liked best.
34. I always give my mother flowers on Mother’s day.
A. My mother always is given flowers on Mother’s Day.
B. Flowers is always given by my mother on Mother’s Day
C. My mother is always given flowers on Mother’s day
D. Mynmother is given always flowers on Mother’s day
35. I’m looking for a job as a secretary
A. I’m looking for someone who works as a secretary
B. I’m trying to find a job as a secretary
C. A secretarty is looking for a job as my job
D. I was offered a job as a secretary.
36. Mr Richards lost his job because he was late everyday.
A. If Mr Richards were late everyday, he would lose his job.
B. If Mr Richards had been late everyday, he would have lost his job.
C. If Mr Richards weren’t late everyday, he wouldn’t lose his job.
D. If Mr Richards hadn’t been late everyday, he wouldn’t have lost his job.
37. The black dress is more expensive than the white one.
A. The black dress is cheaper than the white one
B. The black dress is not as expensive as the white one
C. The white dress is not as expensive as the black one
D. The white dress is as expensive as the black one
38. Although she is intelligent, she doesn’t do well at school.
A. In spite of intelligent, but she doesn’t do well at school
B. Despite being intelligent, she doesn’t do well at school
C. Even though her intelligence, she doesn’t do well at school
D. In spite of the fact that she is intelligent, she doesn’t do well at school.
39. The dictionary was so expensive that I didn’t by it.
A. The dictionary was enough expensive for me to buy
B. The dictionary was too expensive for me to buy it.
C. It was an expensive dictionary so that mean I didn’t buy
D. It was so an expensive dictionary that I didn’t buy it
40. “Don’t walk on the grass”, the gardener said to us.
A. The gardener said to us don’t walk on the grass
B. The gardener told us not to walk on the grass
C. The gardener suggested us not to walk on the grass
D. The gardener advised us not walking on the grass.
Mark the letter on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
41. Before she became a film star, she has been a stand – up comedian.
 A B C D
42. The teacher is telling the pupils what to use the new equipment.
A B C D
43. Thank you for inviting me to the party. I wish I can but I can’t.
A B C D