ĐỀ SỐ 15

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose
underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the
following questions.
Question 1. A. begin B. secure C. temporary D.
rewarding
Question 2. A. routine B. future C. tourist D. talent
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that
differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the
following questions.
Question 3. A. prevent B. protect C. pollute D. cancel
Question 4. A. interview B. recognise C. motivate D.
entertain
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. When we reached the airport, we found that all the flights ____ due to the
storm.
A. was cancelled B. had been cancelled
C. cancelled D. had cancelled
Question 6. We ____ four quizzes and five tests so far this semester.
A. have had B. are having C. had D. will have
Question 7. I really admire the professor ____ I met at the conference.
A. whose B. where C. which D. whom
Question 8. He visited his grandmother yesterday, ____?
A. didn’t he B. hasn’t he C. isn’t he D. doesn’t he
Question 9. We have English class ____ Mondays and Tuesdays.
A. in B. on C. at D. from
Question 10. We heard the news as soon as we ____ the car radio.
A. went over B. switched onC. grew up D. turned down
Question 11. Maria felt ____ when she heard her brother shouting while she was
studying.
A. sick B. confident C. relaxed D. annoyed
Question 12. Linda: “Would you mind opening the window?” - Jane: “____”
A. I agree with you. B. Yes, you can. C. Not at all. D. Yes, I’d love to.
Read the following announcement and 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 13 to 16.
Dear Mr Peterson,
I would like (13) ____ a change in our delivery service policy to your attention. Until
now, we have always provided free delivery for (14) ____ order. However, (15) ____
increasing fuel prices, we regret that this service will now only be available for orders
of (16) ____ £100. I want to take this opportunity to thank you for your most valued
custom.
Question 13. A. brought B. bring C. bringing D. to bring
Question 14. A. any B. an C. a lot of D. several
Question 15. A. thanks to B. for fear of C. due to D. despite
Question 16. A. above B. over C. under D.
approximate
Question 17. Put the sentences (a-c) in the correct order, then fill in the blank to
make a logical text.
I fell in love with Vancouver's natural habitats. ____
a. I like swimming in the Kitsilano pool, which is the longest outdoor swimming pool
in North America.
b. I can go hiking in the summer and snowboarding in the winter in the mountains.
c. Sometimes I pack my favourite foods and go to Kitsilano Beach to get a bit of
sunshine.
A. b-a-c B. c-b-a C. b-c-a D. a-c-b
Question 18. Choose the sentence that can end the text (in Question 17) most
appropriately.
A. I spent a lot of time exploring this place with my friends.
B. In addition, it is the most wonderful destination in the world.
C. Next, you should visit Vancouver one day in the future.
D. In short, Vancouver is worth visiting if you want to enjoy nature.
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 from 19 to 24.
When dining in a typical Korean restaurant with locals, get ready to share your food! s
Doing it in the Korean way means eating from the (19) ____ bowl, since sharing and
common dining are a big part of their culture. Sitting around the big round table, with
(20) ____ small, different dishes called "banchan" on top of it and usually one big
grill in the middle of the table to grill your own meat, is not a sign of a lazy chef but
an opportunity (21) ____ the ritual.
Since the (22) ____ is to eat straight from the bowl without having your own plate,
seeing other people's spoons dipped in the same pot shouldn't surprise you. So, feel
free to stick your chopsticks in that kimchi shouting: my germs!
Compared (23) ____ the western customs of consuming the food, the biggest
difference is that you have your personal plate (24) ____ you place the food, which is
not shared with the rest once it is on your plate. Also, the habit is to usually eat only
one big, main dish, with possibly one or two side dishes, while Koreans have a variety
of small bites.
Question 19. A. similar B. different C. separate D.
same
Question 20. A. much B. lots of C. a D.
any
Question 21. A. enjoying B. to enjoy C. enjoy D.
to enjoying
Question 22. A. traditionally B. traditionalist C. tradition D.
traditional
Question 23. A. with B. over C. at D. from
Question 24. A. who B. which C. that D. where
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is
closest in meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions.
Question 25. Life in the countryside isn’t as stressful as life in the city.
A. Life in the city is less stressful than that in the countryside.
B. Life in the countryside is more stressful than that in the city.
C. Life in the city is more stressful than life in the countryside.
D. Life in the countryside is so as stressful as life in the city.
Question 26. You are not allowed to leave the room without permission.
A. You mustn’t leave the room without permission.
B. You might leave the room without permission.
C. You have right to leave the room without permission.
D. You don’t have to leave the room without permission.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is
made from the given cues in each of the following questions.
Question 27. All flights / Noi Bai / International Airport / cancel / fog.
A. All flights from Noi Bai International Airport were cancelled because fog.
B. All flights from Noi Bai International Airport were cancelled because of fog.
C. All flights from Noi Bai International Airport were cancelled despite of fog.
D. All flights from Noi Bai International Airport were cancelled in spite of fog.
Question 28. It/ be/ such/ good movie/ that/ she/ watch/ twice/
A. It is such good movie that she has watched it twice.
B. It is such a good movie that she has watched it twice.
C. It is such good movie that she watched it twice.
D. It is such a good movie that she had watched it twice.
Read the following sign or notice and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your
answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 29. What does the sign say?

A. Return your cart anywhere in the parking lot.

Announcement:
Library Hours
Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 6 PM
Saturday: 10 AM - 4 PM
Closed on Sundays
A. The library is open every day of the week.
B. The library closes at 6 PM on weekdays.
C. The library opens at 9 AM on Saturdays.
D. The library is open on Sundays.
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 following questions from 31 to
36.
Twitter is a social network that allows users to send and receive short messages,
called tweets. Tweets can be up to 140 characters long. You can send tweets from your
computer or even from your mobile phone. While some social networking services
like Facebook or MySpace are more complicated, Twitter is fairly simple to use. To
send or receive messages you just have to create an account on Twitter. You can only
send texts to Twitter, images are not allowed. Your messages on Twitter can be
private, meaning only your friends can read them or you could make them public,
meaning they can be seen by everyone. Recently, Twitter has also been used in
business. Companies use Twitter to inform people about new products or just to post
something that is on sale. Twitter has become very popular. Since its birth in 2006,
over one hundred million people around the world have been using it regularly.
Question 31. This passage is mainly about ____.
A. a new product B. a new company C. an account D. a social network
Question 32. According to the passage, Twitter is ____ to use.
A. expensive B. complicated C. simple D. cheap
Question 33. The word “private” is CLOSEST in meaning to ____.
A. individual B. public C. special D. social
Question 34. You can do three following activities on Twitter EXCEPT ____.
A. send messages B. receive messages
C. send images D. introduce new products
Question 35. It can be inferred from the passage that Twitter has now ____.
A. been only nation-wide popular B. been worldwide popular
C. not been popular D. been only used in business
Question 36. The word “regularly” is OPPOSITE in meaning to ____.
A. frequently B. commonly C. rarely D. sometimes
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.
Chi, a student at a specialised high school in Ha Noi, needs to have a well-balanced
life because she wants to excel in her studies, pursue her passions and hobbies, etc.
(37) ____.
Firstly, Chi starts each day by planning her schedule and setting priorities for the day,
making sure to allocate time for studying, extracurricular activities, and socialising.
She also takes breaks throughout the day to relax and recharge.
In addition, Chi dedicates time to her hobbies, (38) ____. She believes that pursuing
her passions brings her joy and a sense of fulfilment.
Chi also (39) ____ and makes an effort to stay in touch even when she is busy with
schoolwork. She understands the importance of building and maintaining strong
relationships with them.
Finally, Chi gives priority to her physical and mental health. (40) ____. She also
practises mindfulness and meditation to manage stress and maintain a positive
mindset.
By following these practices, we believe that Chi is on her way to achieving a
fulfilling and well-balanced life.
A. spends time with her family and friends regularly
B. Below are some of the things she often does to achieve a well-balanced life
C. such as reading, listening to music, and doing sports
D. She gets enough sleep, eats a balanced diet, and does exercise regularly
Question 37. __________ Question 38. __________
Question 39. __________ Question 40. __________