ĐỀ SỐ 1

I. Mark the letter A, B, c or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined
part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions.
1. A. closed B. looked C. rained D. followed
2. A. enough B. cough C. though D. rough
3.A. combine B. arrive C. ambition D. height
4. A. analyst B. attraction C. sandals D. sample
5. A. motivation B. block C. context D. model
6. A. vegetarian B. eternal C. chemist D. address
7. A. possession B. massage C. assault D. impress
II. Mark the letter A, B, c or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the
rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.
1. A. habitat B. athletics C. interview D. memory
2. A. minority B. expedition C. technology D. commitment
6. A. respect B. describe C. advice D. notice
7. A. exciting B. adventure C. advertise D. excursion
8. A. market B. design C. bookshop D. damage
9. A. arrangement B. encouragement C. biography D. recognition
10. A. mystery B. assistant C. appearance D. decision
III. Mark the letter A, B, c or D to show the underlined part that needs correction.
1. One reason birds have been so successful is because of their able to escape from
A B C D
danger quickly.
2. Dreams are commonly made up of either visual and verbal images.
A B C D
3. Water has been vital to the development and survivor of civilization.
A B C D
4. The octopus is a unique animal because they has three functioning hearts.
5. I came up this book in a shop yesterday.
6. The American frontiersman, politician, and soldier Davy Crockett is one of the most popular of
American hero.
7. Martha was completely amazing by what her mother said.
IV. Mark the letter A, B, c, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of
the following questions.
1. Where have you been? Why are you wearing shorts?_tennis?
A. Did you use to play B. Did you play C. Have you been playing D. Have you played
2. Harry has travelled a lot. He_four or five different languages.
A. is able to speaking B. knows speaking C. can speak D. knows to speak
3. I have to meet my wife in ten minutes. I_go now or I'll be late.
A. would better B. had better C. had rather D. would rather
4. —Did you paint the house yourself?
—No, I_by professionals.
A. did it B. had it done C. made it D. had it made
5. Everyone thought the play was very funny except Mary. She just wasn't in the _for a comedy.
A. disposition B. feeling C. mood D. humour
6. Your brother is the laziest person I've ever known. He has never done_in his life.
A. a workday B. the work of a day C. a day's work D. a working day
7. I didn't know you were in hospital. If I _ I would have come to visit you.
A. knew B. would know C. would have known D. had known
8. —Don't you get lonely sometimes?
—No, I'm_alone. In fact, I actually enjoy being on my own.
A. use to living B. use to live C. used to living D. used to live
9. —Do you know where_gone?
—No, sorry. I've no idea.
A. has Frank B. Is Frank C. Frank is D. Frank's
10. —You haven't got a light,_?
—Sorry, I don't smoke.
A. haven't you B. have you C. do you D. don't you
11.1 was just_of going home when the boss asked me to type an urgent letter.
A. at the point B. on the point C. to the point D. on the dot
12. I'd like_to tidy up the garage next Saturday. It's a terrible mess.
A. you helping me B. you to help me C. that you help me D. that you'll help me
13. Don't phone between 7 and 8 o'clock. _dinner then and my wife doesn't like being disturbed
when we're eating.
A. We'll be having B. We’ll have C. We'd have D. We'd be having
14. I've heard a lot about your son. He sounds like a very interesting person. I'm looking
forward_him.
A. to meet B. to meeting C. until meeting D. until I meet
15. The exam wasn't too difficult, but I couldn't answer_.
A. to question 4 B. to the question 4 C. question 4 D. the question 4
16. She woke up in the middle of the night, frightened and confused.Then she recognised her room.
Slowly she realised that she_.
A. had dreamed B. had been dreamingC. dreamed D. was dreaming
17. I’m going to a wedding in London next week._is getting married and I've agreed to act as best
man.
A. A friend of mine's B. One friend of mineC. A friend of mine D. A friend of me
18. In my opinion the situation is extremely serious. Something_before it's too late.
A. they must do B. must to be done C. must be done D. have to be done
19. There have been no changes._____ the same as before.
A. All is B. All things are C. Everything is D. Every things are
20. The government has decided to increase the tax on cigarettes_from 1 st April.
A. in effect B. with effect C. to part D. to commence
21. Sally wasn't very friendly. She_to me.
A. spoke hardly B. hardly spoke C. spoke hard D. spoke with hardness
22. It's_you can't come to the party.
A. what a pity B. such a pity C. a such pity D. a pain
23. If I hadn't been so tired, I_out.
A. would have gone B. would go C. had gone D. was going
24. —I'm worried about Sue. We haven't heard from her for weeks.
—Well,_, as they say.
A. no news is a good sign B. new news is bad news
C. no news is a bad sign D. no news is good news
25. —The photocopier isn't working.
—Try_the red button.
A. pressing on B. to press on C. pressing D.to press
26, —Do you know the girl_to Jim?
—No, I've never seen her before.
A. talking B. is talking C. who talking D. whose talking
27. Put the sentences a, b, c, d in the correct order:
a. Five or ten minute sessions of physical activities throughout the day are just as good for you.
b. These may include walking, jogging, running, and riding a bike.
c. You need a total of about 60 minutes of physical activity a day.
d. Here is the good news.
28. Choose one of the sentences and put it into the third position in the text of question 27
A) It will give you lots of ideas for staying fit and healthy
B) He regularly takes physical education classes at school
C) You should turn off that television and get moving instead
D) A program called "The Fitness Fighters" was started
E) This does not have to be done all at one time
29. Put the sentences a, b, c, d in the correct order:
A. Sunscreen protects your skin from ultraviolet light rays.
B. If you spend a long time outside without any sunscreen on, you might get a sunburn because of
the ultraviolet rays.
C. And they are certainly right.
D. Too much ultraviolet is bad for your skin.
30. Choose one of the sentences and put it into the first position in the text of question 27
A) Ultraviolet light can get rid of bacteria in eggs and apple and make them safer to eat
B) Your parents tell you to wear sunscreen when you're outside in the summer
C) When we are outdoors, we are exposed to pollens and dust, and other irritants
D) However, they can also trigger asthma attacks, which are more serious
E) It seems to be the safest way to make food safer before we buy it
VI. Mark the letter A, B, c or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
1. The Internet is available only in cities and towns, so we cannot easily get access to it in the
countryside.
A. visiting B. existing
C. safe D. helpful
2. The naughty boy was scolded for breaking the neighbour's window yesterday.
A. told off B. complimented
C. caught D. taken care of
VII. Mark the letter A, B, c or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
1. If we had taken his sage advice, we wouldn't be in so much trouble now.
A. unwilling B. clever C. unwise D. eager
2. When you put on clothing or make-up, you place it on your body in order to wear it.
A. takeoff B. look after C. wash up D. get on
VIII. 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 blanks.
Since the world has become industrialized, there has been an increase in the number of animal (1)
_________ that have become extinct or nearly extinct. Bengal tigers, (2) __________ were once
found in a large number in jungles, now are thought to be only 2,300 in number. By the year 2025
their (3) __________ in the world is estimated to be down to zero. The dangerous thing is that
people don't hunt them for money but mainly (4) __________ they enjoy hunting them. Animals
like the Bengal tiger, as well as other endangered species are very important to the world's
ecosystem. International laws protecting these animals must be passed to save them. Countries
around the world have begun to solve the problem in many ways. Reserves and national parks have
been established. Money provided by world organizations has been spent on maintaining the parks.
The use of products made from (5) _________ species has been stopped.
1. A. kinds B. types C. families D. species
2. A. whose B. which C. that D. who
3. A. population B. amount C. quantity D. diversity
4. A. for B.therefore C. because D. so
5. A.dangerous B. danger C. endangered D. endanger
IX. 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.
 It is a common saying that we do not fully value a thing until we lose it. We often value the love
and worth of a friend when he has been taken from US by death more than when he was with US in
the flesh; it is only when we have left school or college that we understand the greatness of our
opportunity of education, which has gone forever; and it is the sick and the ailing who realize the
value of good health, when we are young and strong, we cannot imagine what it is to be weak and
ailing. We are so used to vigorous health that we take it for granted. The organs of our body work so
smoothly that we scarcely know we have lungs and liver, heart and stomach. But when any of these
gets upset and gives US pain and sickness, we learn by bitter experience what an unspeakable
blessing it is to be well.
Loss of health makes US miserable, and a burden to ourselves and our friends. It cripples our efforts
so that we cannot accomplish many of the good and great things we might have done. It spoils our
life. What must we do to keep our health?
We must be moderate in eating and drinking and wise in the choice of plain, wholesome simple
food. Gluttony has killed thousands, and strong drink tens of thousands. We must, when young, get
plenty of sleep, which is "nature's sweet restorer", and not try to burn the candle at both ends. We
must live as much as possible in the open air and keep our rooms well ventilated. We must get
sufficient and regular physical exercise, and keep our bodies clean. And we must avoid bad habits
and secret sins as we avoid the devil, and keep our thoughts clean and our bodies pure. Our ideal
must be the sound mind in the sound body.
1. Accordingtothe passage, we often appreciate our friends________________.
A. only when they are with US B. only when they are good to US.
C. only when they passed away D. only when they live a long way from US.
2. We do not take care of our health because________________.
A. we are always in good health B. most of the diseases can be cured nowadays
C. we are so accustomed to good health D. we are so busy making a living
3. Poor health makes us. ________________
A. useless B. unable to fulfil our expectations
C. a shame to our friends D. fail to become famous
4. According to the author, having plenty of sleep when we are young. ________
A. is wasting our time B. can help US regain our strength
C. may cause loss of health D. can reduce our vigour
5. The best title for the passage is. ________________.
A. Health and Human Aspirations B. Health and Our Success
C. How to Keep Our Health D. The Value of Health
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the
sentence printed before it.
1. “Why hasn’t Peter phoned? she wondered.
She wondered.................................................................................................................................
2. I’m only interested in why he did it.
The only thing................................................................................................................................
3. He tried to escape but the police stopped him.
The police prevented him......................................................................................................
4. She has ordered a new outfit from her dressmaker.
She is having..................................................................................................................................
5. Couldn’t you find a better hotel?
Is this.............................................................................................................................. .
6. John began playing the piano ten years ago.
John has ....................:............................................................................................................
7.. They won’t be able to come on Sunday.
It will be..........................................................................................................................:..........
8. . She needs to study harder.
She doesn’t.........................................................;...........................................................................
9. I only paid a few hundred pounds for the car.
The car...........................................................................................,........................................
10. My mother made these curtains.
These curtains....................................................................'...........................................................
Complete the sentences using the word in bold. Use two to five words.
1. “You’ve broken my radio, Frank!” said Jane. ACCUSED
Jane..............................................................................;...........................................her radio.
2. My car really needs to be repaired soon. MUST
I really...............................................................................................................repaired soon.
3. Susan regrets not buying that house. WISHES
Susan.......................................................................................................................that house.
4. I could never have succeeded without your help. YOU
I could never have succeeded..........................................................................................me.
5. I thought I might run out of cash, so I took my cheque-book with me. CASE
I took my cheque-book with me.................................................................out of cash.
6. Linda’s plans for a picnic have been spoilt by the weather. FALLEN
Linda’s plans for a picnic...................................................because of the weather.
7. The bread was too stale to eat. FRESH
The bread..........................................................................................................................to eat.
8. Perhaps Brian went home early. MAY
Brian..........................................................................................................................home early.
9. I can’t possibly work in all this noise! IMPOSSIBLE
It............................. .............................................................. .............work in all this noise!
10. The thief suddenly realised that the police were watching him. WATCHED
The thief suddenly realised that he...................................................by the police.
Give the correct form of the verbs in bracket
1. I (never see) anvone more punctual than your brother.
2. I (meet) your brother this afternoon at Green Street.
3. Ĩ understand you (have) an unpleasant experience at the weekend. What (happen) exactly?
4. He (light) a cigarette and (walk) to thê window.
5. My clothes are not in the room. They (take) them away.
6. I (work) at my report since Monday. Now I (write) the conclusion.
7. Tell them to stop and take a rest. We (work) long enough.
8. Ms Abbott (walk) home from work when she (see) the child fall off the bridge.
9. After (shout) for help, she (take) off her shoes and (jump) in (save) him.
10. I can’t go with you as I (not finish) my work.
Use the words in the box to complete the sentences with phrasal verbs!
ACROSS – AFTER - AWAY - BACK - DOWN – INTO –OFF – ON - OUT – OVER
- UP
1. We were lucky that the bomb didn’t blow _______________ .
2. He missed so much at school that he found it difficult to catch _______________ .
3. As a single mother, she brought _______________ her two sons on her own.
4. When I read the book I came _______________ a word I had never seen before.
5. Would you like to stay at home or eat _______________ tonight?
6. Could you turn the volume _______________ . - I’m trying to work.
7. The woman finally calmed _______________ and told everything to the police.
8. I’ll call you _______________ later when I’m not so busy.
9. Could you look _______________ the baby for a few hours ?
10. Burglars broke _______________ the new house on High Street.
11. Jerry hung _______________ without even saying goodbye.
12. I asked the author when her new book was coming _______________ .
13. I don’t think you can do something that’s wrong and get _______________ with it.
14. I was looking _______________ my briefcase, but I couldn’t find it.
15. We watched as the planes took _______________ from the airport.
Read the sentences and choose a, b, c, d to indicate the sentence which is closest in meaning to the
one in bold
1.Due to the fact that the demand for tea was very high in the 19th century, its price was
astronomical.
A) It was not until the 19th century that the demand for tea started to increase.
B) The demand for tea was so high in the 19th century that its price was enormous.
C) In the 19th century the price for tea didn't increase despite the demand.
D) It was its astronomical price which decreased the demand for tea in the 19th century.
E) In the 19th century, even though the demand for tea was enormous its price remained cheap.
2. French is the only language other than English spoken on five continents.
A) French and English are the only languages that are spoken on five continents.
B) Unlike French, English is spoken on five continents.
C) French and English are spoken widely in official and commercial circles.
D) Before English, French was the only language spoken on five continents.
E) Worldwide, French is the most widely taught second language after English.
3. Adults laugh less than children, probably because they play less.
A) unlike adults children laugh more while playing games.
B) Since adults have less time playing games; they don't laugh as much as children
C) No matter how much adults play, they can't laugh more than children.
D) It seems that adults, who don't laugh much, didn't play much with other children when they were
young.
E) The reason why adults laugh less than children might be that they play less.
4. We must remember what happened in the past so that it will never happen again.
A) If we could remember the past, it would not happen again.
B) Since we all tend to forget what happened in the past we do the same mistakes again.
C) We couldn't remember what happened in the past so we did it again.
D) In order not to repeat the past, we should certainly not forget what happened then.
E) Those who couldn't remember what happened in the past were more likely to repeat it.
5. After failing a doping test at the Seoul Olympics, Ben Johnson was stripped of his gold
medal.
A) At the Seoul Olympics Ben Johnson and many others were disqualified after failing a doping
test.
B) If Ben Johnson hadn't been tested positive for doping at the Seoul Olympics, he wouldn't have
lost his gold medal.
C) Since Ben Johnson confessed having used doping his gold medal was taken back.
D) As Ben Johnson failed the doping test again at the Seoul Olympics, he was stripped of his gold
medal.
E) Although Ben Johnson failed the doping test he wasn't disqualified from the Seoul Olympics.