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I. PHONETICS
(1-3). Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others.
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

(4-5). Choose the word whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others.
4. a. earthquake b. energy c. extensive d. damage
5. a. sometimes b. reduction c. student d. interesting
II. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY
(6-20). Choose the word or phrase (a, b, c or d) that best fits the blank space in each sentence.
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. shouldn’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
(21-25). Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting.
21. Could (A) you phone me (B) as soon (C) as he’ll come (D) back?
22. Would you (A) please stop to make (B) so (C) much noise (D)?
23. Last summer I have staved (A) on (B) my uncle (C) farm for (D) two weeks.
24. What (A) difficult (B) to master a (C) foreign language (D)!
25. The police said (A) that they had (B) reacted as fastly (C) as they could (D).
(26-30). Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence.
26. If you need any help, you can ask Tom. He’s very _____________ . (help)
27. I have a _____________ to talk a lot whenever I am nervous, (tend)
28. Gas and oil _____________ always increases in cold weather, (consume)
29. We find advertising on television very _____________ (effect)
30. The students wear their school uniforms with _____________. (proud)
III. READING
(31-38). Choose the word or phrase (a, b, c or d) that best fits the blank space in the following
passage.
Most of the energy we use today (31)_______ from coal, oil and gas. But these will not last for ever,
and burning them is slowly harming the (32) We need to (33)_______ other ways of supplying energy.
Solar Power is a way of using the (34)_______ energy as heat or to make electricity. We can also use
wind-power by building modern (35)_______ that spin in the wind. There are several types of water-
power: river water in mountainous areas can (36)_______ to generate hydroelectric power, and we can
also create electricity (37)_______ sea water flowing in and out with the (38)_______
31. a. makes b. creates c. comes d. begins
32. a. soil b. atmosphere c. water d. resources

33. a. look after b. look into c. look at d. look for

34. a. sun’s b. moon’s c. star’s d. earth’s

35. a. windbreaks b. windmills c. wind tunnels d. wind chimes

36. a. use b. using c. be used d. to use

37. a. in b. for c. by d. from

38. a. crests b. ways c. waves d. tides

(39 – 43). Read the passage below and then decide whether the statements that follow are True
or False.
Many people now think that teachers give students too much homework. They say that it is
unnecessary for children to work at home in their free time. Moreover, they argue that most teachers do
not properly plan the homework tasks they give to students. The result is that students have to repeat
tasks which they have already done at school.
Most people agree that homework is unfair. A student who can do his homework in a quiet and
comfortable room is in a much better position than a student who does his homework in a small, noisy
room with the television on. Some parents help their children with their homework. Other parents take
no interest at all in their children’s homework.
It is important, however, that teachers talk to parents about homework. A teacher should suggest
suitable tasks for parents to do with their children. Parents are often better at teaching their own
children!
39. Many parents would like their children to have less homework.
40. Parents think that students should do a lot of work in their leisure time at home.
41. A lot of homework has not been planned properly, according to many
42. Only a small number of people think that homework is fair.
43. Teachers suggest parents should teach their own children at home.
IV. WRITING
(44 – 46). Choose the sentence (a, b, c or d) that is almost the same in meaning as the sentence given.
44. ‘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 aftey.
d. Hoa said that she would leave here for Hue the day after.
45. 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.
46. 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.
(47-50). Rewrite the sentences so that they are nearest in meaning to the sentence printed before them.
47. He will only phone if he changes his mind.
He won’t ____________________________________________________
48. I haven’t been to Bristol for three years.
The last time _________________________________________________
49. ‘Please sit down,’ the teacher said to his students.
The teacher _________________________________________________
50. He is too short to play basketball.
He’s so _____________________________________________________
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I. PHONETICS
(1-3). Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others.
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

(4-5). Choose the word whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others.
4. a. linguistics b. ordinary c. teenagers d. graduating

5. a. relax b. recognize c. realize d. relatively

II. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY

(6-20). Choose the word or phrase (a, b, c or d) that best fits the blank space in each sentence.
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. of 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_______
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. swollen
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
(21-25). Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting.
21. If only (A) I would (B) play the guitar as well (C) as you (D).
22. Don’t (A) forget turning (B) off all the (C) lights before you go to (D)
23. My father wants to go (A) back to the places (B) where (C) he used to visit (D).
24. My family lived (A) in Ha Noi since (B) 1990 to 1998, but now (C) we are living (D) in Ho Chi
Minh City.
25. Mary asked me if (A) I go (B) to school on foot (C) or by bike (D).
(26-30). Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence.
26. Energy-saving bulbs make____________ use of electricity, (efficiency)
27. The most __________ earthquake in Japanese history occurred in 1923. (disaster)
28. For many employees, job____________is more important than making
money, (satisfy)
29. People fled from the earthquake area in_____________ . (terrify)
30. Pompeii was completely destroyed in A.D.79 by an_____________of Mount
Vesuvius, (erupt)
III. READING
(31-38). Choose the word or phrase (a, b, c or d) that best fits the blank space in the following
passage.
In the country of China, there is a wall that is 1,500 miles (31)_______ . It is called the Great Wall of
China. It (32)_______ uphill and down, through valleys and mountains. Every inch of this 1,500-mile
wall (33)_______ made by hand. The people of China made it to keep (34)________ their enemies.
There are watch (35)_____ 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 (36)________ it were a road. It is said that it (37)_______ ten
years to build one part of this wall. No other defense line has ever been made as (38)_______ as the
Great Wall of China.
31. a. long b. length c. lengthy d. lengthen
32. a. comes b. moves c. winds d. lasts
33. a. is b. are c. was d. were
34. a. off b. out c. in d. up
35. a. buildings b. houses c. boxes d. towers
36. a. as b. if c. as if d. even if
37. a. took b. spent c. made d. lasted

.38. a. long b. longer c. longest d. length

(39-43). Read the passage below carefully and choose the correct answer a, b, c or d.
I get a lot of letters at this time of the year from people complaining that they have a cold which won’t
go away. There are so many different stories about how to prevent or cure a cold that it’s often difficult
to know what to do. Although colds are rarely dangerous, except for people who are already weak,
such as the elderly or young babies, they are always uncomfortable and usually most unpleasant. Of
course, you can buy lots of medicines which will help to make your cold less unpleasant, but you must
remember that nothing can actually cure a cold or make it go away faster. Another thing is that any
medicine which is strong enough to make you feel better could be dangerous if you are already taking
drugs for some other illness so always with your chemist or doctor to see whether they are all right for
you. And remember they might make you sleepy – please don’t try to drive if they do! Lastly, as far as
avoiding colds is concerned, whatever you may be told about magic foods or drinks, the best answer is
to keep strong and healthy – you’ll have less chance of catching a cold, and if you do, it shouldn’t be
so bad!
39. This is from__________ .
a. doctor’s notebook b. a diary

c. a magazine d. a school biology book

40. What is the writer’s intention?

a. to write in an amusing way b. to give general advice

c. to complain about colds d. to describe personal experience

41. Who should talk to the doctor before buying medicine for a cold?
a. People who are already weak.
b. People who catch a bad cold?
c. People who drive to work.
d. People who are already taking drugs.
42. What is the writer’s opinion of ‘magic food and drink’?
a. The writer believes in it.
b. The writer doesn’t believe in it.
c. The writer is concerned about it.
d. The writer is interested in it.
43. Which of the following is NOT true?
a. Colds are not very often dangerous.
b. Colds cannot be cured or prevented.
c. Colds are uncomfortable and unpleasant.
d. Colds might make you sleepy.
IV. WRITING
(44-46). Choose the sentence (a, b, c or d) that is almost the same in meaning as the sentence
given.
44. 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. 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.
(47-50). Rewrite the sentences so that they are nearest in meaning to the sentence printed before
them.
47. People use money for buying and selling goods.
Money_________________________________________________________
48. Tm 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_______________________________________________________
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(1-3). Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others.
1. a. laugh b. caught c. naughty d. taught

2. a. design b. solar c. website d. sample

3. a. received b. watched c. discovered d. destroyed

(4-5). Choose the word whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others.
4. a. permanent b. power c. permission d. carpet

5. a. photography b. minority c. heroic d. amateur

II. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY

(6-20). Choose the word or phrase (a, b, c or d) that best fits the blank space in each 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. in fact

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___________
a. is watching b. was watching c. has watched d. watched
18. You were not listening 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. I’ll pass me the newspaper? ~ Sure. Here you are.
a. Would you mind b. Could you please c. May you d. Why don’t you
(21-25). Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting.
21. I’ve been (A) looking forward to see (B) you again since (C) we last met (D)
22. Her novel, that (A) was published (B) last month, is (C) one of the best-sellers. (D)
23. We spent (A) an interested (B) holiday in (C) Ha Long Bay last summer (D).
24. Many (A) people have complain (B) about (C) the dirt from (D) the factory.
25. She refused (A) to tell (B) us (C) where was she (D) going.
(26-30). Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence.
26. The talk was both_________ and entertaining, (inform)
27. Our school is sending three _________ to the meeting, (represent)
28. This singer is not very pretty but she sings very_______. (beautiful)
29. Mel Gibson is a__________ actor, (talent)
30. There are significant ________ between America English and British English (differ)
III. READING
(31-38). Choose the word or phrase (a, b, c or d) that best fits the blank space in the following
passage.
Online gaming site Roiworld (31)________ 600 teens ages 13 to 17 in late April and found that teens
spend two hours per day online on average, 80% of which is spent using a (32)________ network.
These same teens are, however, showing signs of “Facebook Fatigue.” Nearly one in five (19%) who
have an account (33)_____ visit Facebook or are using it less. Of the group that are saying goodbye to
Facebook, 45% have (34)______________ interest, 16% are leaving because their parents are there,
14% say there are “too many adults/older people” and 13% are concerned about the (35)____________
of their personal information. While interest in Facebook may be waning, it’s still the most popular
social network (36)_____ teens – 78% have created a profile and 69% still use it. YouTube (37)____
second; 64% of teens claim to have a YouTube profile and continue to use the site. MySpace comes in
a distant third (41%) and Twitter takes the fourth (38) (20%).
31. a. worked b. suggested c. surveyed d. admited
32. a. common b. supportive c. national d. social
33. a. no longer b. any more c. once more d. any time
34. a. developed b. lost c. taken d. pursued
35. a. firmness b. public c. source d. privacy
36. a. within b. between c. among d. around
37. a. ranks b. achieves c. takes d. offers
38. a. way b. spot c. line d. rate
(39-43). Read the passage below and then decided whether the statements that follow are True or
False.
THE TELEPHONE
You may use the telephone every day but how much do you know about it? The telephone was
invented by Alexander Bell in 1876. Bell was born in Scotland in 1847. Later he went to live in the
USA. Bell was always interested
in sound. He wanted to be able to send sound through a wire. He had a workshop in his house in
America and did many experiences there.
One day, he was doing an experiment in his workshop. He was careless and spilt some burning liquid
onto his clothes. Talking into his telephone, Bell said, ‘Mr. Watson, I want you to come over here
immediately, please.’ His assistant, Watson, was in another room far away from the workshop.
However he heard Bell clearly on his own telephone. Quickly, he ran to Bell’s workshop. ‘Mr. Bell, I
heard every word you said!’ Watson shouted excitedly.
Bell had finally succeeded. He had invented the first telephone. Later other inventors made better ones.
39. Alexander Bell invented the telephone when he was twenty six.
40. Bell emigrated from Scotland to the USA.
41. Bell did the one experiment and he succeeded.
42. Bell invented the telephone by chance.
43. Later the telephone was improved.
IV. WRITING
(44-46). Choose the sentence (a, b, c or d) that is almost the same in meaning as the sentence
given.
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 fourteen years since I last saw my uncle.
a. I didn’t see my uncle fourteen years ago.
b. I see my uncle once every fourteen years.
c. I haven’t seen my uncle for fourteen years.
d. I saw my uncle when I was fourteen years old.
(47-50). Write complete sentences using the suggested words.
47. the air/ now/ polluted/ heavily/ traffic fumes//
______________________________________________
48. these math problems/ difficult/ us/ find/ answer//
______________________________________________
49. this/ house/ I/ born.
______________________________________________
50. I/ interested/ learn/ English/ and want/ improve/ speaking skill
______________________________________________
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I. PHONETICS
(1-3). Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others.
1. a. proud b. young c. found d. out

2. a. school b. Christmas c. scholarship d. chopsticks

3. a. deaf b. head c. bread d. meat

(4-5). 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

(6-20). Choose the word or phrase (a, b, c or d) that best fits the blank space in each sentence.
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 helped him anyway.
a. and b. so c. for d. but
10. Thousands of people took part in a _____ of support for free higher education.
a. march b. gathering c. demonstration d. crowd
11. It is estimated that four million ______ watched the show on television.
a. observers b. onlookers c. viewers d. spectators
12. 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
13. If the engine gets too hot, it________ to smoke.
a. starts b. is starting c. would start d. will be started
14. Do you know the man_______ over there?
a. stands b. who stand c. stood d. standing
15. I hope the children soon got used_______ in much smaller house.
a. live b. to live c. living d. to living

16. Help is needed for families________ homes were destroyed in the storm.
a. who’s b. whose c. which d. whom
17. The seeds____ into flour which is used for pancakes, noodles and breads.
a. grinded b. are ground c. are grounded d. ground
18. _____the gold medal, he will have to do better than that.
a. To win b. So he wins c. That he wins d. Winning
19. When I first met him, he wore__________
a. a brown nice leather jacket b. a nice leather brown jacket

c. a leather nice brown jacket d. a nice brown leather jacket

20. ‘Won’t you have something to drink?’ ‘_________ ’

a. I’m sorry, I won’t. b. Not for me, thank you.

c. I’m afraid I can’t. d. I’ve no idea.

(21-25). Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting.
21. She cried (A) very hardly (B) when she heard (C) the news of (D) the accident.
22. It has been (A) a (B) long time when (C) I last wrote to (D) you.
23. The food that (A) my mother is cooking (B) in the kitchen is smelling (C) delicious (D).
24. We found some (A) garden furnitures (B) in that (C) old house we bought (D).
25. I know little (A) English, so (B) I’ll have this letter to translate (C) into (D) Vietnamese
(26-30). Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence.
26. The heating switches off _____________ . (automatic)
27. Malaysia has____________ climate, (tropic)
28. You should do what the_______________ told if you want to pass the driving test, (instruct)
29. He is a tourist guide so we all take his__________________ . (guide)
30. Your exam results are rather___________ . I expect you to do better, (disappoint)
READING
(31-38). Choose the word or phrase (a, b, c or d) that best fits the blank space in the following
passage.
A 9.0 – 9.1 magnitude (31)_______ followed by a tsunami hit the east coast of Japan in March 11,
2011. With an underwater depth of 29 km, this was the largest earthquake to ever (32)_______ Japan
in recorded history. Documented as the 4th most powerful earthquake in the world, it was
(33)_________ for the death of 15,894 people with 6,152 injured and 2,562 people (34)________ . It
also affected 20 prefectures, with over 127,000 buildings (35)________ destroyed and over
272,000 buildings “half collapsed”. The earthquake also caused a near nuclear (36)___________ when
there was a partial meltdown in 3 (37)__________ of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant,
(38)____ is the 2nd largest nuclear disaster after Chernobyl.
31. a. hurricane b. earthquake c. typhoon d. cyclone

32. a. occur b. shake c. strike d. destroy

33. a. resulted b. sensible c. reliable d. responsible
34. a. missing b. crossing c. passing d. including
35. a. strongly b. fully c. completely d. frequently
36. a. energy b. disaster c. weapon d. waste
37. a. contributors b. controllers c. stationers d. reactors

38. a. which b. that c. where d. it

(39-43). Read the passage below carefully and choose the correct answer a, b, c or d.
MY HOME TOWN
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 coal - mining, 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.
39. 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
40. 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
41. 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
42. According to the passage, the writer_____________ .
a. is still living in Newcastle
b. has never returned to Newcastle
c. doesn’t live in Newcastle any more
d. has come back to live in Newcastle
43. 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
WRITING
(44-46). Choose the sentence (a, b, c or d) that is almost the same in meaning as the sentence
given.
44. You would like London if you visited it.
a. You’re unlikely to visit London.
b. You’ve never visited London,
c. You’re going to visit London soon.
d. You’ve already visited London.
45. Unlike his sister, Bob exercises every day.
a. Bob and his sister exercise every day.
b. Bob exercises every day, but his sister doesn’t.
c. Bob’s sister exercises every day, but he doesn’t.
d. Bob’s sister doesn’t exercise every day, and neither does he.
46. The bread was so 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.
(47-50). Rewrite the sentences so that they are nearest in meaning to the sentence printed before
them.
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__________________________________________________
50. It’s ages since we met Lopez.
We______________________________________________________________

ĐỀ 30
I. PHONETICS
(1-3). Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others.
1. a. author b. ethnic c. health d. gather

2. a. flew b. drew c. knew d. grew

3. a. celebrate b. capture c. conserve d. comprise
(4-5). Choose the word whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others.
4. a. writer b. teacher c. builder d. career
5. a. company b. atmosphere c. customer d. employment
 GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY
(6-20). Choose the word or phrase (a, b, c or d) that best fits the blank space in each sentence.
6. Those boys are addicted_______ computer games.
a. on b. for c. to d. with
7. They will finish the work
a. on b. over c. in d. out
8. The design and material used for men were different___ __those used for women.
a. at b. from c. with d. in
9. We have to start early______ we won’t be late.
a. so that b. because c. although d. otherwise
10. Will you buy an electric car when they_______ available?
a. become b. became c. are becoming d. will become
11. Everybody must take part in________.
a. protecting b. preserving c. controlling d. preventing
12. Neil Armstrong,________ first walked in the moon, lived in the USA.
a. who b. that c. whom d. whose
13. Baird produced the first TV picture in 1926,_________ ?
a. didn’t he b. wasn’t he c. doesn’t he d. hasn’t he
14. Traditionally, the ao dai_________ by both men and women.
a. frequently wore b. was frequent worn c. worn frequently d. was frequently worn
15. We______wear helmets in order to keep the traffic law and protect ourselves.
a. may b. can c. should d. need
16. She asked me if I ______ any other language.
a. speak b. spoke c. can speak d. would speak
17. Internet bars mustn’t let anybody_______ bad things.
a. b. to watch c. watching d. watches
18. Would you be______ to hold the door open?
a. too kind b. so kind c. kind enough d. as kind
19. It’s a pity you live so far away. I wish you________ .
a. lived nearer b. live near c. lived near d. live nearer
20. Tm really sorry about that!’_______ ‘_____ !’
a. That’s right b. Of course c. You’re welcome d. It’s OK
(21-25). Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting.
21. Should I (A) be out when you call, just leave (B) a message with (C) my assistant? (D)
22. If I have many (A) homework (B) to do, I will not be (C) able to attend (D) the meeting.
23. When I arrived (A) home, my father was reading (B) the newspaper and (C)
my mother watched (D) TV.
24. Most of (A) their farm (B) work used to do (C) by hand (D).
25. In the (A) United States, Mother’s (B) Day is celebrated (C) on second (D) Sunday in May.
(26-30). Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence.
26. It was completely_______because of poor planning, (fail)
27. Reduce means not buying products which are_______. (package)
28. We find the rice-cooking contest________. (interest)
29. The main source of income for most newspapers is_______ advertising, (commerce)
30. Computers were a wonderful_______at the time, (invent)
READING
(31-38). Choose the word or phrase (a, b, c or d) that best fits the blank space in the following
passage.
Every child in Great Britain between the age of five and fifteen must 31)____ school. There are three
main types of educational institutions: primary (elementary) schools, (32)____ schools, and
universities. State schools are free, and attendance is (33)________ . Morning school begins at nine
o’clock and (34)______ until half past four. School is open five days a week. On Saturdays and
Sundays there are (35)______ lessons. There are holidays at Christmas, Easter and in summer. In
London as in all cities there are two grades of state schools for (36)______ who will go to work at
fifteen: primary schools for boys and girls (37)______ the ages of five and eleven, and
secondary schools for children from eleven to fifteen years. The lessons are: reading, writing, the
English language, English literature, English history, geography, science, (38)______ study, drawing,
painting, singing, woodwork and drill (physical training).
31. a. attend b. present c. visit d. leave
32. a. private b. preparatory c. secondary d. nursery
33. a. free b. compulsory c. regular d. important
34. a. ends b. finishes c. lasts d. passes
35. a. some b. none c. not d. no
36. a. this b. these c. that d. those
37. a. in b. between c. from d. of
38. a. Nature b. Natural c. Naturalized d. Natured
(39-43). Read the passage below and then decided whether the statements that follow are True
or False.
Lunar New Year, or Tet, is Vietnam’s main holiday. It is the biggest and the most important occasion
in the year which falls sometime between 19th January and 20 February on the Western calendar.
Tet preparations and celebrations used to be spread over months, but nowadays the holiday is much
shorter. However, a great deal of excitement still builds up well before Tet. Shops are full of goods.
People are busy buying gifts, cleaning and decorating their houses and cooking traditional foods such
as bank chung, bank tet.
On the days of Tet, people visit other family members and friends, and they exchange New Year’s
wishes. Children receive their “lucky money” inside red envelopes. Both children and adults take part
in games and various forms of entertainment. Tet is really a time of fun and festivals throughout the
country.
39. Tet or Lunar New Year holiday is the most important celebration for Vietnamese people.
40. Tet is always on 20th February on the Western calendar.
41. Nowadays, Tet lasts longer than it used to be.
42. According to the text, “lucky money” is given to everyone at Tet.
43. Tet is a great occasion of joy and of entertainment.
WRITING
(44-46). Choose the best sentence (a, b, c or d) made from the given cues.
44. cars/ fast and comfortable/ than/ motorcycles//
a. Cars are faster and more comfortable than motorcycles.
b. Cars are more fast and comfortable than motorcycles are.
c. Cars are faster and comfortable than motorcycles are.
d. Cars are fast and comfortable than motorcycles.’
45. how/ spend/ homework?//
a. How much time you spend on doing your homework?
b. How long do you spend to do your homework?
c. How much time do you spend oil your homework?
d. How do you spend your time in your homework?
46. The children/ enjoy/ take/ Dam Sen Water Park//
a. The children enjoy taking to Dam Sen Water Park.
b. The children enjoy to take to Dam Sen Water Park.
c. The children enjoy being taken to Dam Sen Water Park.
d. The children enjoy to be taken to Dam Sen Water Park.
(47-50). Rewrite the sentences so that they are nearest in meaning to the sentence printed before
them.
47. Please don’t play your music so loudly.
Would you mind________________________________________________ ?
48. Let’s go camping tomorrow.
Why don’t_____________________________________________________ ?
49. Children shouldn’t swim in this pool because it is too deep.
This pool is not_________________________________________________
50. The house is really beautiful!
What__________________________________________________________!