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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 pronunciation in each of following questions.
Question 1. A. visited /id/ B. equalised /t/ C. decided D. competed
Question 2. A. appreciate B. efficient C. suspicious D. apprentice
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 primary stress in each of following questions.
Question 3. A. majority B. ceremony C. astronomy 2 D. investiture
Question 4. A. appliance B. ancestor C. ancestry D. absolute
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each
of following questions.
Question 5. At that time, I was at a ________ to know what to say.
A. Blank B. pain C. loss D. crisis
Question 6. It never ________ my mind that she might lose
A. Passed B. filled C. crossed one’s mind: chợt nảy ra
trong đầu D. occurred
Question 7. If he _______ hard for the exam last month, he _______ a first-years student now.
A. studied – would be B. had studied – would have be
C. studied – would have been D. had studied – would be
Question 8. He can always bank _____ his sister to give him useful advice.
A. of B. for C. at D. on: mong
chờ điều j đó sẽ xảy ra
Question 9. She saw ______ of tiny, multi - colored fish
A. shoals B. flocks C. teams D. swamps
Question 10. We will have to _________ the decision until Tom gets back from his holiday.
A. confer: with sb: bàn bạc, hội ý với ai B. defer ~ put off: trì hoãn C. refer + to (v):
nói đến, đề cập D. infer: suy ra

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Question 11. I don’t think that TV viewers like that film, ______________?
A. don’t I B. do I C. don’t they D. do they
Question 12. My mother decided to give up her job for the ___________ of her children.
A. Sake: vì lợi ích của B. care C. advantage D.
concern
Question 13. My grandmother’s savings were considerable as she had ________ some money
every week.
A. put by= put aside: để dành, tiết kiệm B. put in: sửa chữa C.
put apart: tách rời D. put down: ngừng làm j
Question 14. When I went into dining room later, the __________ of the dinner were still on
the table.
A. remains B. results C. remnants (đồ thừa) D. relics
(di tích)
Question 15. When his alarm went off, he shut it off and slept for _________ 15 minutes.
A. other B. others C. another D. the others
Question 16. You look rather _________. Are you worried about something?
A. occupant B. preoccupying C. occupied (đủ người) D.
preoccupied: bận tâm
Question 17. He was _________ disappointed at the result of the exam.
A. bitterly B. strongly C. heavily D. seriously
Question 18. I can’t stand my cousin. She’s always blowing her own _________ and telling
everyone that she knows everything.
A. balloon B. breath C. mind D. trumpet (idm:
khoe khoang)
Question 19. Lan’s illness made her ______________ of concentration.
A. incompetent B. unable + to do sth C. incapable + of D.
powerless
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each following question.
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Question 20. People who drive their cars so fast really get up my nose.
A. frighten me B. please me C. annoy me D. worry me
Question 21. She was like a cat on a hot tin roof before her driving test.
A. very nervous B. very busy C. very tired D. very relaxed
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each following question.
Question 22. I don’t like my new neighbor. She is a cold fish.
A. displeased B. friendly C. unsympathetic D. enthusiastic
Question 23. Emissions from the factory are widely suspected of having a detrimental effect
on health.
A. considerable B. harmful C. enormous D. beneficial
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best
completes each of the following exchanges
Question 24. Customer: “Can I try this shirt on”
Salesgirl: “____________”
A. No, the shop is closed in an hour. B. Sorry, only cash is accepted here.
C. Yes, it is quite cheap. It costs fifty dollars. D. Sure, the changing rooms are over there.
Question 25. David in Ha Noi city and is asking for directions to the post office.
David: “Can you show me the way to the nearest post office, please?”- Passer-by: “_______”
A. No way. B. Just round corner over there.
C. Look it up in a dictionary! D. There’s no traffic near here.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blank from 26 to
30
A certain relationship cannot exist without communication. A healthy relationship does not
exist without effective communication. (26) _______ effective communication we create the
characteristics of healthy relationship, such as trust, openness, and intimacy. We need effective
communication to resolve conflicts, solve problems, and make decisions that contribute to the

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strength of a relationship. While patterns of communication may vary according to our personal
style and family and cultural background, being able to (27) ________ our values, opinions,
feelings, and dreams, is important in any meaningful relationship. Everything we know about
ourselves and others can only be processed through both sending and receiving messages.
Strategies for effective communication involve verbal skills, active listening, and the ability to
resolve problems or issues,
Communication in relationships is one of the most (28) ___________ and strategic activities
of human beings. It often takes place at an emotional level as we disclose our like and dislike,
our opinions and suggestions, and our wants and needs. This intimate form of communication
verbal nuances of communication (29) ________ a message is delivered clearly and received
without misunderstandings. We traditionally establish our communication skills by observing
and imitating others around us. It is, therefore, important to (30) _______ students with many
opportunities to practice effective communication strategies.
Question 26. A. Because B. Through C. For D. it
Question 27. A. talk B. express C. impress D. declare
Question 28. A. expensive B. boring C. complex D. simple
Question 29. A. if B. that C. which D. so that
Question 30. A. provide B. maintain C. have D. give
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 35.
Saving energy means saving money and conserving our natural resources. Homeowners and
renters know this basic fact, but they often don’t know what kinds of adjustments they can
make in their homes and apartments that will result in savings.
For those willing to spend more time and money to reap long-term energy savings, an energy
audit is the way to go. An energy auditor will come into your home and assess its energy
efficiency. The auditor will pinpoint areas of your home that use the most energy and offer
solutions to lower your energy use and costs. Trained energy auditors know what to look for
and can locate a variety of flaws that may be resulting in energy inefficiency, including
inadequate insulation, construction flaws, and uneven heat distribution.
There are quicker and less costly measures that can be taken as well. One way to save money
is to replace incandescent lights with fluorescents. This can result in a savings of more than
50% on your monthly lighting costs.

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 Windows provide another opportunity to cut your energy costs. Caulk old windows that might
be leaky to prevent drafts, and choose double-paned windows if you are building an addition or
replacing old windows.
When it’s time to replace old appliances, it’s wise to spend a bit more for an energy-efficient
model, and be sure that you are talking advantage of energy-saving settings already on your
current refrigerator, dishwasher, washing machine, or dryer.
Most areas of your home or apartment offer opportunities to save and money. The results are
significant and are worth the effort.
Question 31. Which two main organizational schemes can be identified in this passage?
A. Hierarchical order and order by topic.
B. Order by topic and cause and effect.
C. Hierarchical order and chronological order.
D. Chronological order and compare and contrast.
Question 32. Which of the following ideas is NOT included in this passage?
A. You can reduce you $130 monthly lighting costs to $65 by using fluorescent bulbs instead
of incandescent
B. Double-paned windows can cut energy costs.
C. Your local energy company will send an energy auditor at your request.
D. Some appliances have energy-saving settings.
Question 33. Which of the following best expresses the main idea of this passage?
A. There are many things a homeowner or renter can do to save energy and money.
B. Hiring an energy auditor will save energy and money.
C. Homeowners and renters don’t know what they can do to save energy and money.
D. Replacing windows and light bulbs are well worth the effort and cost.
Question 34. According to the passage, which of the following would an energy auditor NOT
do?
A. Check for construction flaws.
B. Look for problems with heat distribution.
C. Offer solutions to lower your energy costs.
D. Locate a variety of flaws that many result in energy inefficiency and fix them.
Question 35. According the passage, double-paned windows ____________.

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A. are energy efficient.
B. Should only be used as replacement windows.
C. Should only be used in new additions to homes
D. Will lower your heating costs by 50%.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42.
Fungi, which there are over 100,000 species, including yeasts and other single-celled
organisms as well as the common molds and mushrooms, were formerly classified as members
of the plant kingdom. (36) However, in reality they are very different from plants and today
they are placed in a separate group altogether. The principal reason for this is that none of
them possesses chlorophyll, and since they cannot synthesize their own carbohydrates, (38)
they obtain their supplies either from the breakdown of dead organic matter or from other living
organisms. (39) Furthermore, the walls of fungal cells are not made of cellulose, as those of
plants are, but of another complex sugar like polymer called chitin, the material from which the
hard outer skeletons of shrimps, spiders, and insects are made. The difference between the
chemical composition of the cell walls of fungi and those of plants is of enormous importance
because it enables the tips of the growing hyphae, the threadlike cells without having any effect
on those of the fungus itself. It is these cellulose-destroying enzymes that enable fungi to attach
anything made from wood, wood pulp, cotton, flax, or other plant material.
The destructive power of fungi is impressive. (41) They are a major cause of structural
damage to building timbers, a cause of disease in animals and humans, and one of the greatest
causes of agricultural losses. Entire crops can be wiped out by fungal attacks both before and
after harvesting. Some fungi can grow at +50℃ 5- while other can grow at℃, so (41) even
food in cold storage mat not be completely safe from them. On the other hand, fungi bring
about the decomposition of dead organic matter, (41) thus enriching the soil (làm giàu đất) and
returning carbon dioxide to the atmosphere. They also enter into a number of mutually
beneficial relationships with plants and other organisms. In addition, fungi are the resource of
many of the most potent antibiotics used in clinical medicine, including penicillin.
Question 36. What does paragraph 1 mainly discuss?
A. Difference between simple and complex fungi.
B. Function of chlorophyll in plants.
C. Functions of sugar in the walls of fungal cells.
D. Differences between fungi and plants.
Question 37. The word “principal” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ___________.

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A. true B. main C. logical D. obvious
Question 38. According to the passage, how do fungi obtain carbohydrate?
A. The absorb carbohydrates from their own cell walls.
B. They synthesize chlorophyll to produce carbohydrates.
C. They produce carbohydrates by breaking down chitin.
D. They acquire carbohydrate from other organic matter, both living and dead.
Question 39. The passage mentions shrimps, spiders, and insects because their
skeletons______.
A. can be destroyed by fungi
B. have unusual chemical compositions
C. contain a material found in the walls of fungal cells
D. secrete the same enzymes as the walls of fungal cells do
Question 40. The word “those” in the line 13 refers to ___________.
A. tips B. hyphae C. enzymes D. walls
Question 41. The passage describes the negative effects of fungi on all the following EXPECT
__________.
A. buildings B. animals C. food D. soil
Question 42. The passage mentions “penicillin” as an example of ____________.
A. a medicine derived from plants
B. a beneficial use of fungi
C. a product of the relationship between plants and fungi
D. a type of fungi that grows at extreme temperatures.
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
Question 43. Animals and human beings use (A) the energy (B) finding in food (C) to operate
their (D) body. => found
Question 44. The oxygen in (A) the air we (B) breathe has no (C) tasted, smell, or (D) or color.
=> taste

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Question 45. Some psychologists believe that (A) those who are encouraged to be independent,
(B) responsible and competent in (C) childhood are (D) likely more than others to become
motivated to achieve success. => more likely
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest
in meaning to each of the following questions
Question 46. “Truc, stop playing with the knife, or else will get a cut.” Said the father.
A. The father asked truc to play with the knife.
B. The father ordered Truc to get a cut.
C. The father warned Truc not to play with the knife.
D. The father accused Truc of getting a cut
Question 47. I thought he was the right person for the position, yet it turned out that he was
quite useless. (nhưng hóa ra)
A. Because I was expecting him to be incompetent, I was shocked to see him perform rather
well.
B. I was mistaken about his suitability for the position since he proved rather incompetent.
C. Contrary to my initial impression, he was not totally unsuitable for the position. (trái
ngược)
D. I was right in thinking that he was totally useless for the job.
Question 48. Susan finds it hard to get on well with her new neighbors.
A. Susan cannot live in harmony with her new neighbors. (hòa hợp)
B. Susan’s new neighbor are so hard on her.
C. It is impossible for Susan to fall out with her new neighbors.
D. Because of her new neighbors, Susan cannot get on well with everyone.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best
combines each pair of sentences in the following questions
Question 49. Calling Mary is pointless. Her phone runs out.
A. It is useless calling Mary because her phone runs out.
B. It’s no use to call Mary because her phone runs out. (it’s no use/ useless + Ving)
C. You need to call Mary because her phone runs out.
D. It’s worth calling Mary because her phone runs out.
Question 50. His living conditions were difficult. However, he studied very well.

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A. Although he lived in difficult conditions, but he studied very well.
B. He studied very well thanks to the fact that he lived in difficult conditions.
C. Difficult as his living conditions, he studied very well.
D. He studied very well despite his difficult living conditions.