TEST 21

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently
from that of the others in each group.
1. A. impressed B. carved C. embroidered D. advised
2. A. document B. comment C. equipment D. compartment
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose main stress position is placed differently
from that of the others in each group.
3. A. sprinkle B. massive C. master D. shallot
4. A. degree B. invent C. accent D. mistake
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word.
5. Our students agreed to take part in the competition enthusiastically.
A. refused B. denied C. volunteered D. enjoyed
6. Thousands are going starving because of the failure of this year's harvest.
A. poor B. full C. rich D. hungry
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word.
7. This tapestry has a very complicated pattern.
A. complex B. obsolete C. ultimate D. simple
8. The limestone formation of Thien Duong Cave is more astounding than that of Phong Nha Cave.
A. astonishing B. geological C. considerable D. affectionate
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that completes each of the
sentences.
9. Youngsters love to eat from street ______ for the cheap price.
A. trucks B. vans C. vendors D. business.
10. This _____ holiday is being offered at a good price
A. stimulateing B. stimulated C. stimulus D. stimulant
11. Hoi An is an ancient town in central Viet Nam. It is famous ______ its own unique dish “Cao Lau”.
A. from B. with C. to D. for
12. A: “I’ll make steak pie for dinner.” – B: “______”.
A. Great! I can’t wait B. You’re right. C. Please, do it. D. I’d love to.
13. Would you mind opening the door for me ?” _ David: “______”
A. Yes, I’ll do it now. B. No, not at all C. I’d love to D. Yes, I do.
14. The pollution _____ they are talking about is getting worse.
A. whom B. whose C. which D. where
15. When we arrived at the station, the train _____.
A. had gone B. would go C. has gone D. went
16. Tourism has certainly _______ an important factor in the development of many countries.
A. to become B. become C. became D. becoming
17. Have you made _______ your mind about where to go on holiday?
A. of B. on C. in D. up
18. Some people seem to ____ a second language with relative ease, while others have a much more
difficult time.
A. get by with B. go for C. break out D. pick up
19. Recipes tell me to add one or two ________ of celery to a soup or stew.
A. bunches B. slices C. sticks D. cloves
20. ______he likes chocolate, he tries not to eat it.
A. Since B. As C. Though D. Despite
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the part that is incorrect.
21. I don’t want to invite too much people to my wedding party next month.
A. to B. month C. to invite D. much
22. The boy who won a first prize in the contest was very happy.
A. who B. a C. was D. in
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that
completes each blank.
If you would like to go to a beautiful, faraway place, you should choose the Hawaiian Islands.
Located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, in 1959 the islands (23)______the 50th state of the U.S. Of all
the Hawaiian islands, Kauai may be the best place for vacation as it is called a tropical paradise. With
increasing (24)______ attraction, its population is getting higher especially in hot seasons. (25)______thick
green rainforests cover the island, the air makes your skin soft and smooth. There is little air pollution here,
and no stress. The beaches of Kauai are large part of its beauty; they are all lovely, clean, white sand. If you
want to meet colorful undersea creatures you may take a short course for diving. You need an enrolment to
get training from professional divers. They also make wide explanations about the characteristics of the
Ocean. As (26)______as you make a (27)______, reserve your place, buy your ticket and say goodbye to
your stressful city!
23. A. became B. obtained C. turned D. made
24. A. tourist B. guide C. place D. holiday
25. A. Because of B. However C. Because D. Although
26. A. fast B. soon C. early D. long
27. A. decision B. choice C. pick D. selection
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of
the questions that follow.
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 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.
28. How many skills are mentioned in paragraph 2?
A. 3 B. 2 C. 5 D. 4
29. The word “memorize” in paragraph 2 is CLOSEST in meaning to _____.
A. forget B. remember C. communicate D. talk
30. A good way to correct your mistakes is _____.
A. practicing speaking English a lot B. avoiding speaking English
C. stopping learning English D. making friends.
31. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Many Vietnamese people consider English a key to success.
B. You should never speak English with yourselves.
C. English learner should be shy if they make mistakes.
D. You should be shy.
32. The passage is mainly about _____.
A. how to read books B. people who study English in Vietnam
C. how to read books, listen to radio and watch films D. how to learn English effectively
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the original one.
33. “Don’t stay up late. You should go to bed early”, my father told me.
A. My father promised not to stay up late and told me to go to bed early.
B. My father told me not to stay up late and promised to go to bed early.
C. My father told me not to stay up late and advised me to go to bed early.
D. My father told me to not stay up late and advised me to go to bed early.
34. Despite his hunger, he turned down on any food that his mom cooked.
A. Although his hungry, he turned down on any food that his mom cooked.
B. Although he was hungry, but he turned down on any food that his mom cooked.
C. Although he was hungry, so he turned down on any food that his mom cooked.
D. Although he was hungry, he turned down on any food that his mom cooked.
35. Peter always gets up late, so he has no time for breakfast.
A. If Peter got up early, he would have time for breakfast.
B. Peter would have time for breakfast if he doesn’t get up late.
C. If Peter gets up early, he will have time for breakfast.
D. Unless Peter got up late, he wouldn’t have time for breakfast.
36. They say that John is the brightest student in class.
A. John is said to be the brightest student in class.
B. It is said that John was the brightest student in class.
C. It was said that John is the brightest student in class.
D. John is said that he is the brightest student in class.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is BEST written from the words/phrases
given.
37. He/ wish/ he/ can/ make/ trip/ around/ world/ next year/.
A. He wishes he can make a trip around the world next year
B. He wishes he could make a trip around the world next year.
C. He wishes he could make to a trip around the world next year.
D. He wishes he could make a trip around the world the next year.
38. What/ be/ name/ man/ whose/ car/ you/ borrow/ yesterday/?
A. What is the name of the man whose car did you borrow yesterday?
B. What is the name of the man who car you borrowed yesterday?
C. What is the name of the man whom car you borrowed yesterday?
D. What is the name of the man whose car you borrowed yesterday?
39. He/ use /go / swim / when / be / child / .
A. He was used to go swimming when he was a child
B. He used to going swimming when he was a child
C. He used to go swimming when he was a child
D. He used to go swimming when he be a child
40. It/ be/ necessary/ you/ do / this project.
A. It is necessary for you to do this project
B. It be necessary for you to do this project
C. It is necessary for you to doing this project
D. It is necessary to you to do this project