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SECTION A: LISTENING (4 points)
Part I. Listen to Thomas Lambert talking about his life as a ballet dancer. (1 point)
1. How did Thomas feel about doing performing arts?
A. It was important to maintain a family tradition.
B. It was something he was born to do.
C. He wasn’t talented enough to become a pianist.
D. he found it interesting and important.
2. Thomas went to different ballet schools because
A. he liked performing in different places.
B. he enjoyed travelling to different countries.
C. he needed to find out what suited him best.
D. he wanted to get the widest range of experience.
3. What does Thomas like best about ballet?
A. It’s difficult to get it right.
B. It involves more than movement.
C. Each ballet tells a story and it attracts him.
D. It’s fun performing in front of an audience.
4. What does Thomas like best about awards?
A. Some of them are worth more than others.
B. It is very important to him.
C. Dancers have to win them while they are young.
D. It’s difficult to win them because dancers have a short career.
5. Thomas says that by the time he stops dancing he wants to have
A. studied more about ballet.
B. started to teach ballet to new students.
C. increased audiences for ballet.
D. made the most of his time on stage.
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Part II. NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS OR A NUMBER for each space. (2,0 points)
Transport from Airport to Milton
Example Answer
Distance: …….147…….. miles
Options
* Car hire
- don’t want to drive
* (1)……………………………………….
- expensive
* Greyhound bus
-$ 15 single , (2).………………. return
- direct to the City centre
- long (3)……………..................….…….
* Airport (4)………………………………..
- door to door service
- need to (5)………………………….…….
Part III. You will hear a conversation between a girl and her father about what she’s going to study
next year. Put a (ü) in the box under A for YES and under B for No. (1,0 points)
Yes NO
Statements
(A) (B)
0.Charlotte wants to study Spanish because she thinks Spanish is easy. ü
1. Chartlotte’s grandmother was born in England.
2. Charlotte’s father is sorry he can’t speak Chinese.
3. Charlotte’s father is keen on her studying in China.
4. Charlotte plans to go to China alone.
5. Charlotte and her father agree that her mother wants to visit China.
SECTION B. PHONETICS (1,0 point)
Part I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest. (0,5 points)
1. A. breathtaking B. breathe C. mouth D. monthly

2. A. spectacular B. sandal C. affordable D. negative

3. A. career B. peer C. pear D. appear

4. A. shortage B. carriage C. teenage D. storage

5. A. climber B. subtle C. debtor D. probable

Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Part II. Choose the word that has a different stress pattern from the others in the group.(0,5 points)
1. A. evaporate B. temperature C. impossible D. experiment

2. A. gravity B. professor C. pyramid D. remedy

3. A. abandon B. discover C. imagine D. satisfy

4. A. activity B. epidemic C. philosopher D. significance

5. A. picture B. business C. stranger D. return

Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
SECTION C. LEXICO AND GRAMMAR (5.0 points)
Part I. Choose the word, phrase or expression which best completes each sentence. (1,5 points)
1.John will start revising for the tomorrow exam .
A. before he finished his lunch B. until he is finishing his lunch
C. when he finishes his lunch D. after he finished his lunch
2The shepherd up the hill for half an hour when he realized he in the
direction of the castle.
B. was walking / hasn’t been going B. had been walking / wasn’t going
C. have been walking / didn’t go D. had walked / wouldn’t be going
3.Not until a student has mastered algebra the principles of geometry, trigonometry,
and physics.
C. he can begin to understand B. can he begin to understand
C. he begins to understand D. that he can begin to understand
4.Physical exercise can do good to those from anxiety and pressure of work.
A. suffering B. are suffering C. suffered D. are suffered
5.The water company will have to off the water supplies while repairs to the pipes are
carried out.
A. go B. cut C. take D. bring
Choose the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following
questions.
6.Many young couple got divorced after they realized that they were not compatible.
D. able to share an apartment or house B. able to budget their money
C. capable of having children D. capable of living harmoniously
7.She was like a cat on hot bricks before her driving test.
A. nervous B. comfortable C. depressed D. enjoyable
Choose the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the
following questions.
8.My teacher tried to bolster my confidence by saying that I had an aptitude for English.
A. reinforce B. discourage C. clarify D. represent
9.Julie’s slimming attempts have been going by fits and starts. She needs to do it consistently.
 A. slowly B. poorly C. steadily D. flexibly
10.Ann and John are talking about bad habits of teenagers.
- Ann: "Teenagers shouldn’t stay up late to play computer games.”
- John: “ . It’s harmful to their health.”
a.It's rubbish B. I can’t agree with you any more
C. I don't agree with you D. Yes, I share your opinion
11.K-pop superstar Rose has joined U.S. first lady Jill Biden at a mental health event to talk about
how even famous people emotional struggles.
A. ward off B. grapple with C. patch up D. blurt out
12.My elder brother found it impossible to his anger and started shouting.
A. restrict B. inhibit C. reserve D. contain
13.This summer isn’t as hot as last summer.
A. almost B. nearly C. closely D. just
14. Playing … violin was to be …….. great adventure for him. He knew ...... little about it.
A. ø/a/a B. the/ ø /a C. a/a/a D. the/a/ ø
15. Of the two shirts, this one is …………………………
A. the prettiestB. the most pretty C. more pretty D. the prettier
Your answers:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Part II. Put the correct form of the words in brackets. Write your answer in the box. (2,0 points)
AUTUMN COLORS
A new term is rapidly gaining recognition in the American language - a 'leaf peeper' is someone who,
in autumn, is on the _ (1. LOOK) for areas where the leaves of deciduous trees have changed colour. In
New England, in the USA, 'leaf peeping' is big business, generating millions of dollars annually. The first
report that leaves are changing colour sets off an _ (2. INVADE) of 'peepers' thus causing serious
obstruction on some roads. Thousands of people log on to websites in their _ (3. EAGER) to find the
location of the trees that have foliage in the most __ (4. GLORY) colours. The popularity of 'leaf tourism'
is well established in New England, and the changing colours of autumn provide an annual _ (5. TALK)
point. The colours vary from year to year since the _ (6. INTENSE) of the colour is __(7. DEPEND) on the
chemical composition of the dying leaves. After a long dry summer, leaves often turn bright red, while
cloudy autumn days will produce less spectacular yellows. If climate change leads to _ (8. INCREASE)
hot, dry summers in the northern hemisphere, then countries in Europe can expect summers not _ (9.
LIKE) those across the Atlantic. They will then enjoy a kaleidoscope of __ (10. SEASON) colour to rival
the deep reds and blazing oranges seen in New England.
Your answers:

1…………………………………….. 6………………………………..

2…………………………………… 7……………………………….

3…………………………………… 8……………………………….

4…………………………………… 9………………………………….

5……………………………………... 10……………………………….
Part III. Give the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets. (1, 0 point)
1. If he ____ (1. not drink) too much last night, he ____ (2. not - be) tired now.
2. I’m sure he must ____ (3. be) at home last night because the door was open when I (4. come).
3. At this time next week, they ____ (5. sit) in the train on their way to Paris.
4. It’s raining. I would rather you ____ (6. close) the window.
5. I don’t know what the matter with him is. He ____ (7. act) funny since you ___ (8. be) away.
6. On the first of next month, he ____ (9. be) in prison for five years.
7. His personal problems seem ____ (10. distract) him from his work lately.
Your answers:
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2…………………………………… 7……………………………….

3…………………………………… 8……………………………….

4…………………………………… 9………………………………….

5……………………………………... 10……………………………….
Part IV. Each of the numbered lines in the passage contains a mistake, underline and correct it. (1,0
point)
Plants and animals hold medicinal, agriculture, ecological value. Endangered 0. agricultural
species must be protected and saved so that future generations can experience their
presence and value.
Plants and animals are responsible for a variety for useful medications. In fact, about 1. ……………….
forty percentage of all prescriptions written today are composed from the natural 2. ……………….
compounds of different species. These species not only save live, but they 3. ……………….
contribute to a prospering pharmaceutical industry worth over $40 billions annually. 4. ……………….
Unfortunately, only 5% of know plant species have been screened for their 5. ……………….
medicinal values, although we continue to lost up to 100 species daily. The Pacific 6. …………….
yew, a slow-grow tree found in the ancient forests of the Pacific Northwest, was 7. ……………….
historical considered a "trash" tree. However, a substance in its bark was recently 8. ……………….
identified as one of the more promising treatments for ovarian and breast cancer. 9. ……………….
Additionally, more than 3 million American heart disease sufferers would die with 10. …………….
72 hours of a heart attack without digitalis, a drug derived from the purple foxglove.
SECTION D. READING COMPREHENSION (5,0 points)
Part I. Fill in each gap with ONE suitable word to complete the following paragraph. (1,0 point)
MTV stands for Music Television. It's a television (1)________ dedicated to pop music. It was
(2)________ on 1st August 1981 in the United States. Because of MTV's instant success in the US, the
company expanded into other (3)________. MTV Europe (4)________ operating on 1 st August 1987. MTV
Europe (5)________ 24 hours a day from its London studios. It can be seen in 33 countries and reaches an
estimated (6)________ of 110 million viewers.
People of 19 different nationalities work at London headquarters, and they try to offer a (7) of music
from all over Europe. The channel broadcasts in (8)________ but Germany provides the biggest number of
viewers. Currently, one fifth of the (9)________ is by German artists.
Most of TV output is video and concerts, but there is also a programme (10)________ Unplugged,
where major artists play live and acoustic in front of a small studio audience.
Your answers:

1…………………………………….. 6………………………………..

2…………………………………… 7……………………………….

3…………………………………… 8……………………………….

4…………………………………… 9………………………………….

5……………………………………... 10……………………………….
Part II. Choose the best word A, B, C or D to fill in spaces in the following passage. (1,0 points)
As petrol prices continue to escalate, many people are looking for ways to reduce the
(1) of higher prices while still doing the driving necessary to their work and other
activities. (2) are some suggestions which will save you a (3) amount of
money on petrol.
1. Ask yourself every time you (4) to use your car, truck, SUV, or van, "Is this
trip really necessary?" Every mile you drive your vehicle will cost you at least an (5)
of 36 cents. If the trip is not necessary, think twice before using your vehicle.
 2. Drive at a (6) speed on the motorway. According to the Department of
Energy, most automobiles get about 20 percent more miles per gallon on the motorway at 55 miles
per hour than they (7) at 70 miles per hour.
3. Consider (8) an automobile which gets the best petrol mileage. For example,
generally, the following get better petrol mileage: lighter weight vehicles, vehicles with smaller
engines, vehicles with manual transmissions, those with four cylinders, and those with fewer
accessories. Check the "fuel economy" labels (9) to the windows of new automobiles to
find the average estimated miles per gallon for given makes and models.
4. Decrease the number of short trips you make. Short trips (10) reduce petrol
mileage. If an automobile gets 20 miles per gallon in general, it may get only 4 miles per gallon on
a short trip of 5 miles or less.
1. A. danger B. occurrence C. burden D. chance
2. A. Below B. After C. Coming D. Later
3. A. measurable B. negotiable C. negligible D. considerable
4. A. think B. plan C. need D. arrange
5. A. equivalent B. average C. amount D. increase
6. A. mild B. conservative C. considerate D. substantial
7. A. do B. make C. take D. have
8. A. inquiring B. trading C. preferring D. purchasing
9. A. attached B. adjusted C. stretched D. held
10. A. extensively B. exclusively C. intensively D. drastically
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Part III. Read the passage and choose the correct answer. (2,0 points)
One of the 7 wonders of the ancient world, the great pyramid of Giza was a monument of wisdom
and prophecy built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheop in 1720 BC. Despite its antiquity, certain aspects of this
construction makes it truly one of the truly great wonders of the world. The thirteen – acre structure near the
Nile river is a solid mass of stone blocks covered with limestone. Inside are a number of hidden
passageways and the burial chamber for the pharaoh. It is the largest single structure in the world. The 4
sides of the pyramid are aligned almost exactly on true north, south, east and west – an incredible
engineering feat. The ancient Egyptians were sun worshipers and great astronomers, so computations for the
great pyramid were based on astronomical observations.
Explorations and detailed examinations of the base of the structure reveal many intersecting lines.
Further scientific study indicates that these represent type of timeline of events – past, present and future.
Many of the events have been interpreted and found to coincide with known facts of the past. Others are
prophesied for future generations and currently under investigation. Many believe that pyramids have
supernatural powers, and this one is no exception. Some researchers even associate with its extraterrestrial
being of the ancient past.
Was it superstructure made by ordinary beings, or one built by a race far superior to any known
today.
1. What has research of the base reveal?
A. There are racks in the foundation. B. Tomb robbers have stolen pharaoh’s body.
C. The lines represent important events. D. A superior race of people built it.
2. Extraterrestrial beings are _.........................___.
A. very strong workers. B. astronomers in the ancient times.
C. researchers in Egyptology. D. living beings from other planets.
3. What was the most probable reason for providing so many hidden passages?
A. To allow the weight of the pyramid to settle evenly.
B. To permit the high priests to pray at night.
C. To enable the pharaoh’s family to bring food for his journey to the afterlife.
D. To keep grave robbers from finding the tomb and the treasure buried with the pharaoh.
4. The word “intersecting” in line 9 is nearest in meaning to ____
A. crossing B. coming C. observing D. cutting
5. What do the intersecting lines in the base symbolize?
A. Architect’s plans for the hidden passage.
 B. Pathways of the great solar body.
C. Astrological computation.
D. Dates of important events taking place throughout time.
6. The word “prophesied” in line 12 is closest in meaning to ____
A. said B. armed C. terminated D. foretold
7. What is the best title for the passage?
A. Symbolism of the Great pyramid.
B. Problems with the construction of great pyramid.
C. Wonders of the Great pyramid of Giza.
D. Exploration of the burial chamber of Cheop.
8. On what did the ancient Egyptians based their calculation?
A. Observation of the celestial bodies. B. Advanced technology.
C. Advanced tools of measurements. D. Knowledge of the earth’s surface.
9. Why was the Great pyramid constructed?
A. As a solar observatory. B. As a religious temple.
C. As a tomb for the pharaoh. D. As an engineering feat.
10. Why is the Great pyramid of Giza considered one of the seven wonders of the world?
A. It is perfectly aligned with the 4 cardinal points of the compass and contains many prophecies.
B. It was selected as the tomb of the pharaoh Cheop.
C. It was built a super race.
D. It is very old.
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Part IV. You are going to read an article written by a young actress. Five sentences have been
removed from the article. Choose from the sentences A-G the one which fits each gap. There is two
extra sentences which you do not need to use. Mark your answers on the numbered box below. (1,0
point)
The kingfisher
Old trees overhang the stream, half shading shallow water. Soft greens, mud browns and the many
different yellows of sunlight are the main colours, as soft as the sounds of water in the breeze. The bird cuts
like a laser through the scene, straight and fast, a slice of light and motion so striking you almost feel it. It
has gone in a split second, but a trace of the image lingers, its power out of proportion to its size.
Charlie James fell in love with kingfishers at an early age. (1)______ After all, it is the stuff of legend.
Greek myth makes the kingfisher a moon goddess who turned into a bird. Another tale tells how the
kingfisher flew so high that its upper body took on the blue of the sky, while its underparts were scorched by
the sun.
(2)______ For despite the many different blues that appear in their coats, kingfishers have no blue pigment
at all in their feathers. Rather, the structure of their upper feathers scatters light and strongly reflects blue.
(3)______It's small wonder that some wildlife photographers get so enthusiastic about them. Couple
the colours with the fact that kingfishers, though shy of direct human approach, can be easy to watch from a
hideout, and you have a recipe for a lifelong passion.
Charlie James's first hideout was an old blanket which he put over his head while he waited near a
kingfisher's favorite spot. (4)______But it took another four years, he reckons, before he got his first decent
picture. In the meantime, the European kingfisher had begun to dominate his life. He spent all the time he
could by a kingfisher-rich woodland stream.
The trouble was, school cut the time available to be with the birds. So he missed lessons, becoming
what he describes as an 'academic failure'. (5)______.
A. This is why a kingfisher may appear to change from bright blue to rich emerald green with only a slight
change in the angle at which light falls on it.
B. But his interest in this, the world's most widespread kingfisher and the only member of its cosmopolitan
family to breed in Europe, was getting noticed.
C. A sure sign of his depth of feeling for this little bird is his inability to identify just what it is that draws
him to it.
D. There is some scientific truth in that story.
E. The movement sends a highly visible signal to rivals, both males and females, as it defends its stretch of
water against neighbors.
F. The bird came back within minutes and sat only a metre away.
G. The photographs succeed in communicating something of his feelings.
Your answer:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
SECTION E. WRITING (4,5 points)
Part I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it. (1,0 points)
1. I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want to disturb the meeting.
-> Rather__________________________________________________.
2. There aren’t many other books which explain this problem so well.
-> In few other books____________________________________.
3. He never suspected that the money had been stolen.
-> At no time_______________________________________________________
4. I am absolutely sure he took the money on purpose
->He can’t _________________________________________________________
5. I was strongly determined to complete my assignment before the end of the month.
->I had____________________________________________________________
Part II. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the
word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the
word given. (1.0 point)
1. Are you sorry that you invited Liam to join us on our trip?
Do ___________________________________________ Liam to join us on our trip? REGRET
2. Considering that Luke is so young, you must admit he’s making excellent
progress as a musician.
If you _________________________________________young Luke is, you must admit he’s making
excellent progress as a musician. ACCOUNT
3. My new MP3 player was twice the price of yours.
Your MP3 player was ___________________________________________ mine. EXPENSIVE
4. The website wouldn’t allow me to access certain pages.
The website _________________________________________________ certain page. DENIED
5. The police managed to prevent the fighting between the two gangs by arresting the masterminds.
-> The police managed to __________________________________________ fight by arresting the
masterminds. PUT
Part III. Writing (2,5 points)
In recent years, the problem of school violence has become a serious problem in our many schools in
Viet Nam . So, what are reasons and possible measures for this problem? In about 200 words, use
your ideas to specify the problem above.

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