ĐỀ SỐ 2 (NTC)

Mark the letter to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in the questions.
Question 1. A. failure B. injure C. nature D. pleasure
Question 2. A. challenge B. exchange C. charity D. champagne
Mark the letter to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in questions.
Question 3. A. generous B. humorous C. continent D. construction
Question 4. A. attraction B. description C. counsellor D. inspector
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 5. Nobody supports my plan to climb Everest. But, believe me, I _____ it!
A. do B. did C. have done D. will do
Question 6. The captain wasn't keen _____ having the new player in the team.
A. about B. over C. on D. for
Question 7. It is our father's birthday and we are going out for a meal to _____.
A. organize B. arrange C. observe D. celebrate
Question 8. The tickets for the performance are _____ from the box office.
A. available B. acceptable C. found D. offered
Question 9. The Charity Foundation provides financial and _____ help for disabled children.
A. practice B. practised C. practical D. practising
Question 10. _____ hard she worked, Louise never managed to finish her homework on time.
A. Moreover B. However C. Although D. Despite
Question 11. It is certain that the classes will be _____ tomorrow because of the heavy flood.
A. kept up B. called off C. cut down D. found out
Question 12. -"Congratulations on your winning!" – “_____”
A. You are a good friend B. You are welcome C. Thankyou D. I'm very happy
Read the following instructions and mark the letter to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered.
Dear Richard,
Hi, my name is Duy Minh. I'm fourteen years old. I live with my parents and my little sister in a suburb of Bac Giang Town. Our
house is only a short (13) _____ from my school. My favourite subject is history. In my leisure time, I like to read books on history,
(14) _____ the history of Asian countries, and play basketball. I also enjoy learning writing programmes for computers. (15) _____
you? What is your favourite subject? Do you enjoy reading books?
Please write and (16) _____ me about your family and your school life. Hope to hear from you soon.
Sincerely, Duy Minh
Question 13. A. difference B. distance C. connection D. situation
Question .14. A. especially B. uniquely C. individually D. totally
Question 15. A. How for B. Which of C. What about D. What from
Question 16. A. talk B. advise C. chat D. tell
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions from 17 to 18.
Question 17. Put the sentences (a-c) in the correct order, then fill in the blank to make a logical text.
Traffic in Viet Nam is very busy and lively, especially in large cities like Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City. The streets are filled
with motorbikes, cars, bicycles, and pedestrians. Motorbikes are the most common way to travel, and they can be seen
everywhere.
a. Traffic rules exist, but many drivers do not always follow them strictly.
b. To help manage traffic, the government is building more roads and improving public transport, like buses and metro systems.
c. This can create challenges for crossing the street, as pedestrians must be careful and find gaps in the flow of traffic.
A. a-c-b B. a-b-c C. b-a-c D. b-c-a
Question 18. Choose the sentence that can end the text (in Question 17) most appropriately.
A. Next, we can see that the traffic in Viet Nam can be really overwhelming for foreigners who come to the country for the first
time.
B. In general, the traffic in Viet Nam include motorbikes, cars, bicycles, and motorbikes are the most common way to travel.
C. On the whole, although the traffic in Viet Nam can be quite heavy at times, it plays a key role in the country's lively culture and
everyday life.
D. In conclusion, the government is doing its best to build more roads and improve public transport.
Read the following passage and mark the letter to indicate the correct word or phrase that best.
The natural wonders of the world are beautiful places that show the power of nature. One famous wonder is the Grand
Canyon in the United States. It is a deep canyon with colourful rocks and (19) _____. Another wonder is the Great Barner Reef in
Australia. This is the largest coral reef in the world and is (20) _____ to many fish and sea animals. People love to snorkel and dive
there. Mount Everest is (21) _____. It is the highest mountain in the world, attracting climbers from many countries. Son Doong
Cave is (22) _____ the world's largest natural cave, and is a must-visit for adventurous travellers looking to explore Viet Nam's
natural beauty. These natural wonders remind us (23) _____ the beauty of our planet. They are important for nature and tourism.
Visiting these places can inspire us to protect our environment for future generations. (24) these wonders is a great way to
appreciate the Earth's amazing landscapes.
Question 19. A. amazed views B. amazing views C. views amazing D. views amazed
Question 20. A. home B. house C. apartment D. place
Question 21. A. incredible another place B. another place incredible
C. other incredible places D. another incredible place
Question 22. A. known for B. knowing for C. known as D. knowing as
Question 23. A. with B. for C. off D. of
Question 24. A. Discovering B. Exploring C. Determining D. Locating
Mark the letter to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original sentence in each of the questions.
Question 25. This part of town is very noisy, but we enjoy living here.
A. Despite this part of town is very noisy, but we enjoy living here.
B. Although this part of town is very noisy, we enjoy living here.
C. We like living here just because this part of town is noisy.
D. This part of town is very peaceful, so we enjoy living here.
Question 26. "If I were you, I wouldn't invite Tam to the party," said Mai to me.
A. Mai advised me not to invite Tam to the party. C. According to Mai, Tam was not invited to the party.
B. Mai suggested that I should invite Tam to the party. D. Mai wanted to know why I didn't invite Tam to the party.
Mark the letter to indicate the sentence that is made from the given cues in each of the following questions.
Question 27. counsellor / ready / listen / teenagers / help / solve / problems
A. The counsellor is ready to listen to teenagers helping them their problems.
B. The counsellor is ready to listen to teenagers to help them solve their problems.
C. The counsellors were ready listening to teenagers to help their problems.
D. Counsellors are ready for listening teenagers to help them solve their problems.
Question 28. not sure / what to do / not cook / before
A. She is not sure what to do first so she has not cooked before.
B. She is not sure about what to do as she was not cooking before.
C. She is not sure for what to do because she does not cook before.
D. She is not sure about what to do first as she has not cooked before.
Read the following sign or notice and mark the letter to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Question 29. What does this sign say?
A. Glasses for water.
B. Glasses for wine.
C. Easily broken items.
D. Drinking items for sale.

Question 30. What does the notice say?

A. You must keep walking on the grass.
B. You may walk on the grass.
C. The grass is for you to keep.
D. You can't walk on the grass.
Read the following passage and mark the letter to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Shopping is an enjoyable activity for many people around the world. It involves buying items we need or want, such as
food, clothes, and gifts. There are different places to shop, like supermarkets, shopping malls, and local markets. In supermarkets,
you can find fresh fruits, vegetables, and everyday items. Shopping malls often have many stores, where you can buy many things
such as clothes, shoes, and electronics. Local markets are great for finding unique products and supporting local sellers. Shopping
can also be a social activity: friends and family often go together to have fun and share opinions. Many people enjoy looking for
good deals and discounts. Nowadays, online shopping is becoming more and more popular, allowing people to buy items from
home. You can browse many products and read reviews before making a purchase. However, it is important to be careful when
shopping online and to buy from trusted websites. Overall, shopping is not just about buying things; it can also be a way to
explore new places and spend time with loved ones.
Question 31. What is the main idea of the reading passage?
A. Shopping is an everyday life activity only for rich people.
B. Shopping is an enjoyable activity involving buying items we need.
C. Shopping is not popular in many countries.
D. Shopping only happens in towns and big cities.
Question 32. The word supporting in the passage is CLOSEST in meaning to _____.
A. involving B. sharing C. helping D. exploring
Question 33. What do people often enjoy while shopping?
A. Buying only expensive items C. Looking for good items at low prices
B. Shopping by themselves all the time D. Looking for good deals and discounts
Question 34. Why is online shopping becoming more and more popular?
A. It allows people to buy items from home. C. It has more products to choose from.
B. The items are always less expensive. D. It doesn't always require a lot of travel.
Question 35. Which of the following statements is true?
A. Online shopping is more popular than shopping in stores.
B. Local markets help support local sellers.
C. Supermarkets generally do not sell food.
D. Shopping malls only sell fresh food and electronics.
Question 36. The word Overall in the last sentence is used to _____.
A. introduce a new idea B. make a comparison C. give a different view D. include everything in total
Four phrases/ sentences have been removed from the text below. For each question, mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your
answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 37 to 40.
Some people prefer to live in the countryside, but I myself like to live in big cities. (37) _____. In the first place, city life is
more exciting than life in the countryside. (38) _____, but in a city, things are changing all the time. You see new people every day.
You can go to the theatre, concerts, or museums. Secondly, it is very convenient in a city. (39) _____ such as the sky train, the bus
and the taxi, so you can go somewhere easily and quickly. And you can buy the things you. want as there are many shops and
supermarkets. Thirdly, you can make friends easily in a city. (40) _____. In conclusion, life in a city is exciting, convenient, and
interesting, so many people, including myself, choose to live in a city.
A. City life surely has a lot of advantages.
B. You can do a lot of things together with your friends, so you do not feel lonely.
C. There are various means of transportation
D. In a village, things are changing slowly
Question 37. _____ Question 38. _____ Question 39. _____ Question 40. _____