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I. MULTIPLE CHOICE: (8 points )

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. impressed B. disappointed C. wished D. stopped
Question 2:
A. destination B. vacation C. question D. inspiration
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. famous B. workshop C. village D. bamboo
Question 4:
A. design B. mention C. prefer D. consist
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that
needs correction in each of the following questions.
Question 5: She wishes she is the most beautiful girl in the world.
A B C D
Question 6: Ba is very depressing because his closest friend is moving to another town.
A B C D
Question 7: Nick asked Phong if he has gone to Nga’s birthday party the previous night.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of
the following questions.
Question 8: For that artisans, making the paintings is a career ______ it supports the life of
many generations of the family.
A. because of B. although C. so that D. because
Question 9: Vietnamese women today prefer modern clothes ______ Ao Dai.
A. for B. to C. in D. with
Question 10. Should all motorcyclists be __________to wear helmets?
A. interested B. dangerous C. impressed D. compulsory
Question 11. I rarely eat ice cream now but I______ it when I was a child.
A. eat B. used to eat C. would eat D. will eat
Question 12. He wondered _________to tell the news to his parents.
A. why B. how C. what D. which
Question 13. I wish my parents could put themselves in my ______
A. shoes B. bags C. blanket D. heart
Question 14. The children in my village used to go ______, even in winter. Now they all have
shoes.
A. on foot B. bare-footed C. playing around D. played around
Question 15. You should take your shoes……………….when you go into the pagoda.
A. on B. up C. off D. in
Question 16. He was lazy ______ he was dismissed. Now he's out of work.
A. because B. since C. so D. as
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to
complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 17. “Thank you very much for your help.” “______”
A. It’s quite OK. B. That’s right.
C. I’d love to. D. You’re welcome.
Question 18. Phuong: “I’m taking my TOEFL test tomorrow.”
Daisy: “_________”
A. Good fortune B. Good luck.
C. Good outcome. D. Good success.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 19. The graduation is sad, because the time we studied together has come to an end.
A. succeeded B. begun C. finished D. changed
Question 20. Everyone has their own style of studying. I prefer to study by myself so I am not
disturbed.
A. location B. method C. culture D. network
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 21. Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even
exported the surplus.
A. large quantity B. small quantity C. excess D. sufficiency
Question 22. At 8 o’clock the plane took off into the air and soared above the clouds.
A. decreased B. got dressed C. landed D. slowed down
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.
Jeans are very popular with (23) _________ people all over the world. Some people say that
jeans are the “uniform” of youth. But they haven’t always been popular. The story of jeans
started (24) _________ two hundred years ago. People in Genoa, Italy made pants so the cloth
made in Genoa (25) _________ “jeanos”. Accordingly, the pants were called “jeans”.
In 1850, a salesman in California began selling pants made of canvas. His name was Levi
Strauss. Because they were so strong, “Levi’s pants” became (26)_________ gold miners,
farmers and cowboys. Six years later, Levi began making his pants with blue cotton cloth called
denim. Soon after, factory (27) _________in the US and Europe began wearing jeans. At the
time, young people actually didn’t wear them very much until later on.
Question 23. A. rich B. old C. young D. poor
Question 24. A. utmost B. closely C. hardly D. almost
Question 25. A. called B. calls C. was calling D. was called
Question 26. A. famous B. popular C. good D. wonderful
Question 27. A. workers B. drivers C. cowboys D. farmers
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 often considered that the schoolyard is where bullies go to make other kids a miserable
school life, but a new study suggests that classrooms are another popular place.
The study, presented recently at the American Public Health Association’s yearly meeting in
Philadelphia, is based on the results of the research from more than 10,000 middle school
students who answered questions online.
Of those researched, 43% said they’d been physically bullied within the last month. A bit more
than half said they had been laughed at in an unfriendly way, and half reported being called
hurtful names. About one third said groups had excluded them to hurt their feelings. 28% said
their belongings had been taken or broken; 21% said someone had threatened to hurt them.
According to the results, two-thirds of the students said they had been bullied in more than one
way over the previous month.
The study authors mentioned that 8% of the students who answered said they had missed school
at least once during the school year because of fear of being bullied, 25% said they had taken
other actions, such as missing recess, not going to the bathroom or lunch, missing classes, or
staying away from some area of the school to escape from experiencing a bully. Bullies did too
much to the school life.
Question 28. Bullies can happen in the following places EXCEPT_________.
A. schoolyards B. classrooms C. bathrooms D. teachers’ offices
Question 29. The underlined phrase “laughed at” in the passage is closest in meaning
to_________.
A. made fun of B. smiled nicely
C. shouted at D. looked after well
Question 30. Which of the following might some students do to protect themselves from bullies?
A. They miss school.
B. They call their parents for help.
C. They try to hurt others.
D. They break others’ belongings
Question 31. How does the writer feel about bullies at school?
A. Excited B. Disappointed C. Worried D. Puzzled
Question 32. Which of the following is probably the best title for the passage?
A. Bad School Life B. Bullies at school
C. Fear at school D. School problems
II. WRITING: (2 points)
Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with
the given words.
Question 33. I have never read such a romantic story.
=> This is the
____________________________________________________________________
Question 34.The boy is sorry he doesn’t have his teacher’s address.
=> The boy wishes______________________________________________________________
Question 35. “ Will you spend your vacation in Ha Long next year?”, Liz said to us.
=> Liz asked __________________________________________________________________
Question 36.They believe that the robbers got into the bank through the roof.
=> The robbers_________________________________________________________________
Combine the sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets. Do NOT change
the given words in any ways.
Question 37. I want to have more books. I work part-time to earn extra money. (because)
______________________________________________________________________________
Question 38. She was very tired. She could not stand up. (so….that)
______________________________________________________________________________
Question 39. I think it’s supposed to rain today. You should bring your umbrella with you. (so)
______________________________________________________________________________
Question 40. When I was a child. We lived in Bristol. (used)
______________________________________________________________________________
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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. primary B. divide C. comprise D. religion
Question 2:
A. impressed B. disappointed C. wished D. stopped
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. ( 0.5 point )
Question 3:
A. design B. mention C. prefer D. inspire
Question 4:
A. memorable B. experience C. historical D. production
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that
needs correction in each of the following questions.
Question 5: I wish I have time and money to travel around the world.
A B C D
Question 6: John used to going to school by bus. Now he goes by bicycle.
A B C D
Question 7: She asked me how long does it take me to go to school by bike.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of
the following questions.
Question 8: My parents once took me to Bat Trang village. I could make my own _________
there.
A. pottery B. lacquer C. painting D. sculpture
Question 9: _________ he’s spent a lot of money to redecorate his shop, he cannot make any
more profit.
A. In order to B. Although C. So that D. Because of
Question 10: Osaka has become one of the _________ “liveable” city in Asia.
A. more B. better C. much D. most
Question 11: We _________ a really good restaurant near the central station.
A. found out B. got over C. took off D. looked forward
Question 12: Ha Noi City now is _________ it was 10 years ago.
A. not as large B. much larger than
C. more large than D. the largest
Question 13: Huy got a bad mark for his English test. He must have been really _________.
A. disappointed B. relaxing C. interested D. happy
Question 14: Jane said that she _________ come and look after the children the following
day.
A. would B. was C. has to D. is going to
Question 15: That church looks very old. When _________?
A. was it built B. is it built C. has it been built D. did it build
Question 16: She was really impressed _________ the friendliness of the local people.
A. with B. by C. in D. on
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to
complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 17: Mom, I’ve got the first rank in class this semester. - ………………
A. Well done B. Thank you C. Never mind D. Let’s go
Question 18: I will pick you up at eight o’clock on my way to the airport. - ……………….
A. For pleasure B. Great. I’ll see you then. C. I have a phone. D. Would be.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions
Question 19: Maths and English are compulsory subjects in my school.
A. required B. difficult C. interesting D. optional
Question 20: The council had to cancel the football match because of the storm.
A. come back B. call off C. set off D. pass down
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions
Question 21: Lan is very depressed because here closest friend is moving to another city.
A. sad B. disappointed C. happy D. delighting
Question 22: Take off your hat when you go to the pagoda.
A. go on B. pull down C. take up D. put on
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
I’m fascinated (23) __________ traditional handicrafts. At weekends, I usually go to Bat
Trang where I was born. It’s a (24) __________ village not far from Ha Noi center. My uncle
and my aunt still live in Bat Trang and they own a big workshop there. In fact, my
grandparents (25) __________ that workshop and some years ago, my uncle and my aunt
(26) __________ the business because my grandparents are very old. My grandfather is a
well-known artisan in the village. Every time I go there, he teaches me how (27) __________
things from clay such as pots, vase and bowls.
Question 23:
A. in B. of C. by D. with
Question 24:
A. making hat B. pottery C. moulding D. painting
Question 25:
A. started B. set C. went D. made
Question 26:
A. looked after B. took care C. set up D. took over
Question 27:
A. to make B. to do C. to know D. to find
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
In Britain some families feel that learning at home is better than going to school. Home
schooled children can choose when they want to learn. Does this sound more enjoyable than
school?
Andrian is a science prodigy and he wants to start university by the age of fourteen. He finds
school lessons easier than the ones he expects but making friends is more difficult. At home
he can spend more time on his favourite subjects and is preparing to take many of his exams
early. Does he ever take a break? “Yes”, he says “I don’t study subjects I’m not interested
in.”
Holly’s parents weren’t happy with the local school. So they made a decision to teach her at
home. Her favourite is history and she often goes to the museum to study. “I couldn’t do that
before”, she says. “This is more interesting than school was.” Her parents are always happy
to help her.
Andrian and Holly love learning at home, but some people think that studying at school is
more useful because it trains you for adult life. It teaches you to be with people you don’t
like, but it can also help you to make friends. Are these things more important than lessons?
What do you think?
Question 28: In Britain, people can learn at home or ____________________.
A. at school B. at work C. at the museum D. at break
Question 29: Andrian wants to start ____________________ when he’s 14.
A. school B. subjects C. lessons D. university
Question 30: He only studies things that he ____________________.
A. is interested in B. isn’t happy with C. feels easy D. feels difficult
Question 31: History is Holly’s ____________________.
A. favourite test B. favourite subject C. boring subject D. only one subject
Question 32: Why do some people think studying at school is ____________________?
A. easier B. more useful C. stressful D. a waste of time
Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with
the given words.
Question 33: Helen started to learn Chinese in 2000.
=> Helen has …………………………………………………………………………………
Question 34: About thirty million people are watching this programme.
=> This programme ………………………………………………………………………….
Question 35: The boys said, “We have to try our best to win the match,”
=> The boys said that ………………………………………………………………………..
Question 36: She asked Lan how many members there were in her family.
=> She asked Lan: “…………………………………………………………………………?”
Rewrite the sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets. Do not change the
given words in any ways.
Question 37: Many people think there is no city in Vietnam that is cleaner than Da Nang
City. (the)
=> ………………………………………………………………………………………………
Question 38: It rained very heavily. We cancelled the trip to the famous Bat Trang craft
village. (since)
=> ………………………………………………………………………………………………
Question 39: David has a good relationship with most of his colleagues. (gets)
=> ………………………………………………………………………………………………
Question 40: Did you always eat sweets when you were small? (use)
=> ………………………………………………………………………………………………
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I. MULTIPLE CHOICE: (8 points )
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. historical B. system C. landscape D. business
Question 2:
A. carved B. impressed C. embroidered D. weaved
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. museum B. lantern C. impress D. desire
Question 4:
A. negative B. determine C. forbidden D. attraction
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
Question 5:(A) One of the (B) worse diseases (C) mankind has ever (D) faced is cancer.
Question 6: (A) The Jacksons (B) live in a (C) fascinated (D) neighbourhood.
Question 7: We (A) reached the (B) nearest village after (C) walked (D) for 30 minutes.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 8: What do you usually wear _____ weekdays?
A. on B. at C. of D. in
Question 9: I’m responsible for cooking dinner as my mother usually works _________.
A. lately B. early C. later D. late
Question 10: I usually _________ my younger sisters when my parents are away on business.
A. take off B. take care of C. take over D. take after
Question 11: When I turned up, the hall was already _____ of teenagers.
A. packed B. crowded C. full D. jammed
Question 12: They…………..in touch since they…………..school 2 years ago.
A. kept/ have left B. have kept/ leave C. have kept/ left D. keep/ had left
Question 13: The roads are very ______ in rush hours so you should drive carefully.
A. busy B. noisy C. bumpy D. crazy
Question 14: She enjoys _______ ___________ her health.
A. swim/to swim B. swimming/ improve
C. to swim/ improve D. swimming/ to improve
Question 15: Japan is the…………..developed country in the world.
A. most two B. two most C. second most D. second in most
Question 16: When I was a child, my father used _____ me to school by bike.
A. to taking B. to take C. to drive D. to driving
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to
complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 17: Mai: “I love studying science as it allows me to answer questions about the
natural world.”
Tim: “_________”
A. No, I won’t. B. Neither do I. C. Yes, I like it. D. So do I.
Question 18: – How do you feel about your English now? - “ ________________”
A. All right. B. I’m fluent in English now.
C. English is not my mother tongue. D. English is the official language in the world.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 19: I didn’t think his comments were very appropriate at that time.
A. right B. correct C. exact D. suitable
Question 20: Have you found out how much all this is going to cost? Is it expensive?
A. got information about B. found by chance
C. talked to someone about D. met someone and asked
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
word(s).
Question 21: A small fish needs camouflage to hide itself so that its enemies cannot find it.
A. cover B. beautify C. show D. locate
Question 22: You have a problem with your classmates at school and you don’t know who to
talk to. You may feel depressed.
A. worried B. stressed C. delighted D. tense
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.
It's quite rare to meet teenagers who don't like sports. When you are young, you know how
important (23)______ to do physical exercise if you want to be healthy and strong, and for that
reason, you often concentrate on just one sport with so (24)______ enthusiasm that in the end,
you can't live without it. The problem is, though, that as you grow up you have less and less
spare time. At your age, you have to study harder if you want to get good marks to go to
university, with perhaps only one afternoon a week to do any sport. This happens just when you
are at the best (25)______ for many sports, such as gymnastics and swimming. By the time you
finish all your studies you will probably be too old to be really good at sports like those, but if
you spend enough time on (26)______ while you are young, then one day you will find that you
are very good at your sport but too old to study, and you will find it (27)______ to get a good
job. Somehow, it doesn't seem fair.
Question 23:
A. this is B. you are C. it is D. things are
Question 24:
A. keen B. many C. great D. much
Question 25:
A. stage B. age C. period D. time
Question 26:
A. training B. making C. exercise D. sporting
Question 27:
A. impractical B. impossible C. unhealthy D. unlikely
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.
Books which give instructions on how to do things are very popular in the United States today.
Thousands of these How-to books are useful. In fact, there are about four thousand books with
titles that begin with the words “How to”. One book may tell you how to earn more money.
Another may tell you how to save or spend it and another may explain how to give your money
away.
Many How-to books give advice on careers. They tell you how to choose a career and how to
succeed in it. If you fail; however, you can buy the book “How to Turn Failure into Success”. If
you would like to become very rich, you can buy the book “How to Make a Millionaire”. If you
never make any money at all, you may need a book called “How to Live on Nothing”.
One of the most popular types of books is one that helps you with personal problems. If you want
to have a better love of life, you can read “How to Succeed in Love every Minute of Your Life”. If
you are tired of books on happiness, you may prefer books which give step-by-step instructions
on how to redecorate or enlarge a house.
Why have How-to books become so popular? Probably because life has become so complex.
Today people have far more free time to use, more choices to make, and more problems to
solve. How-to books help people deal with modern life.
Question 28: What is the passage mainly about?
A. How to turn failure into success
B. How-to books
C. How to make a millionaire
D. How to succeed in love every minute of your life
Question 29: The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to_________.
A. advice
B. How-to books
C. instruction
D. career
Question 30: Which of the following is NOT the type of books giving information on careers?
A. “How to Turn Failure into Success”
B. “How to Live on Nothing”
C. “How to Make a Millionaire”.
D.“How to Succeed in Love every Minute of Your Life”.
Question 31: The word “step-by-step” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to_______.
A. faster and faster
B. little by little
C. rapidly
D. slower and slower
Question 32: It can be inferred from the passage that________.
A. Today people are more interested in modern life.
B. Today people have fewer choices to make.
C. Modern life is more difficult to deal with.
D. Today people are more bored with the modern life.
II. WRITING (2 points)
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with
the given words.
Question 33: The local government will enlarge the roads in upcoming years.
=> The roads ………………………………
Question 34: As I get older, I want to travel less.
=> The older …………………………………
Question 35: He feels sorry that he can’t come to his brother’s wedding.
=> He wishes …………………………………
Question 36: I haven’t done gardening for three months.
=>The last time ………………………………
Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets.
Question 37: My son was ill. I had to take a day off to look after him. (so)
……………………………………………………………
Question 38: If she doesn’t work harder, she’ll fail her entrance exam. (unless)
……………………………………………………………
Question 39: Phong didn’t notice the sign. It was right in front of him. (even though)
……………………………………………………………
Question 40: Jane is quite warm and friendly. Her sister is quite warm and friendly. (Both)
……………………………………………………………
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I. MULTIPLE CHOICE: (8 points)
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. enjoyed B. invited C. mended D. lasted
Question 2: A. museum B. sculpture C. drum D. cultural
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. bamboo B. village C. workshop D. famous
Question 4: A. enjoyment B. pagoda C. collection D. business
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
Question 5: I (A) wish the sun (B) were shine (C)so that we could (D) go swimming.
Question 6: (A) Pottery is (B) passing (C) down from artisans to trainees (D) so that they can
maintain the art.
Question 7: The trip (A) to the countryside was very (B) interested. We
all (C) enjoyed (D) ourselves a lot.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 8: I came here…………………..I could see you.
A. so that B. in order C. after D. despite
Question 9: She presented me with a new blanket on which she …………some beautiful
flowers.
A. knitted B. embroidered C. moulded D. carved
Question 10: The members of the family ate hamburgers while Peter ………….baseball.
A. is playing B. plays C. was playing D. has been playing
Question 11: Singers and movies stars always want to look ……………. When they appear in
public.
A. fashionable B. colorful C. worldwide D. occasional
Question 12: The boy looks …………..when he sees his parents at the door of the classroom.
A. relaxed B. confused C. confident D. confusing
Question 13: Jimmy walked down the road without looking………….anybody.
A. for B. up C. at D. after
Question 14: We think our parents should ………………..in our shoes.
A. put ourselves B. put themselves C. let them D. put them
Question 15: The teacher let me ……..home early because I felt ill.
A. go B. going C. went D. to go
Question 16: Ha Noi City now is……… ………than it was 10 years ago.
A.as large B. more large C. much larger D. the largest
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to
complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 17: Nam: Thank you so much for showing me around today.
Tuan: ……………………, It’ll be good fun.
A. That’s ok B. Thank you so much. C. Yes, please D. Sure
Question 18: Peter: You must be Mary’s mother.
Mary’s mother: …………………., I am.
A. You are welcome B. Certainly, I am
C. That’s right D. No worries
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 19: The village is located in a valley.
A. situated B. replaced C. put D. sited
Question 20: We spent an enjoyable evening talking about old times.
A. pleasant B. boring C. comfortable D. free
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 21: Is math a compulsory subject in Vietnamese high school?
A. required B. despised C. difficult D. optional
Question 22: The doctor advised Peter to give up smoking.
A. stop B. continue C. finish D. consider
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.
Teenagers today live in a very competitive world. It is (23)……………important than ever to
succeed at school if you hope to (24 )…….. a chance in the job market afterwards. It’s no
wonder that many young people worry (25)………...letting down their parents, their peers and
themselves. To try to please everyone, they take on too (26)…………….tasks until it becomes
harder and harder to balance homework assignments, parties, sports activities and friends. The
result is that young people (27)…………from stress.
Question 23: A. more B. much C. s little D. very
Question 24: A. gain B. achieve C. have D. retain
Question 25: A. with B. about C. of D. on
Question 26: A. few B. many C. much D. a few
Question 27: A. suffer B. have C. get D. catch
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.
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.
Question28. 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
Question29. 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
Question30. 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
Question 31. 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
II. WRITING: (2 points)
Rewrite the sentences so that it has a similar meaning to the first one.
Question 32: Some people think learning English is not difficult.
=>Some people think it is……………………………………………………………………….
………
Question 33: “Don’t go to the park when it’s dark”, said Mrs Brown.
=> Mrs.
Brown……………………………………………………………………………………………
Question 34: Vietnamese people have used different materials to make the ao dai.
=>Differentmaterials………………………………………………………………………………
……..
Question 35: I don’t remember exactly when my parents started this workshop. (set up)
=> I don’t
………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Make one sentence from two. Use the word(s) in brackets.
Question 36: I am going to the cinema with my friend this weekend to see the lastest 6D Ocean
Explore film. (in order that)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
Question 37: We got lost. We asked a policeman for the way. (because)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Question 38: He can’t speak to Tim at the moment. He’s sleeping. (so)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Question 39: They won’t buy the new car. They save enough money. (until)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Question 40: Despite the bad weather, we went out for a picnic. (although)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
READING
Read the passage and circle the best answer A, B or C.
I was born in Ha Noi, the capital of Viet Nam. Ha Noi is famous for its natural beauty, with
lots of rivers and lakes. There are many historical places to visit in Ha Noi. The Literature
Temple (Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam) is the country’s first ever historical university.
Teenagers often come here to pray for high results in their upcoming examinations. As Viet
Nam is a Buddhism-oriented nation, its capital has also been the centre of Buddhism for
centuries. In Ha Noi alone, there are about 600 temples and pagodas. It also has a big church
in the city centre, a popular place for the few Christians living here. With a population of
nearly eight million, the city is quite crowded. However, the public transportation is
not adequate, so visitors find it hard to safely cross the roads. The city is packed with
universities and enterprises, making it the top destination for higher education students and
labour workers. Many people from rural areas reside in Ha Noi so that they can get well-paid
jobs. This makes the city become more crowded than ever before.
1. What is the passage about?
A. a city B. changes in a city C. a city in the past
2. What does 'pray for' means?
A. pass B. like C. wish
3. What is the most popular religion in Ha Noi?
A. Buddhism B. Christianity C. Both A and B
4. What does 'adequate' mean?
A. satisfactory B. abundant C. much
5. Which among this is NOT mentioned about Hanoi?
A. natural features B. nightlife C. infrastructure
LANGUAGE FOCUS
1. Choose the best option to complete each sentence. Circle A, B or C.
1. ______ I warned her about the quality of the product, she bought it as a souvenir.
A. However B. WhenC. Although
2. We travelled to a craft village ______ we had spent two hours in the gallery.
A. before B. after C. while
3. ______ she was knitting the hat, I was cooking dinner.
A. After B. While C. Before
4. We got a discount ______ we had spent more than $200.
A. as B. although C. when
5. I’ll take my foreign friends to the local market ______ they can see how people sell and
buy things.
A. so B. because C. so that
2. Choose the best option to complete each sentence. Circle A, B or C.
1. Our schools have put various kinds of _______ on us.
A. homework B. pressures C. difficulties
2. We feel ______ to have a long summer holiday after a hard year of work.
A. delighted B. stressful C. embarrassed
3. During adolescence, teens experience both emotional and _____ changes.
A. physical B. spiritual C. social
4. Many teens try to work hard to meet parents’ ______.
A. hope B. expectation C. belief
5. Cognitive skills enable teen to _____ better and be more self-disciplined.
A. emphasise B. focus C. concentrate
WRITING
Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use the word in
brackets. DO NOT change the word. Write NO MORE THAN THREE words.
Here is an example.
0. The bookshop is opposite the library.
→ _______________________ a bookshop opposite the library. (THERE)
Answer: 0. There is
1. Living in the country is more inconvenient than living in the city.
→ Living in the city is _____________________ living in the country. (CONVENIENT)
2. I have never visited such a historic temple.
→ This is _____________________ temple I have ever visited. (HISTORIC)
3. This is the most luxurious hotel in this city.
→ This hotel is _____________________ than any other hotel in this city. (MORE)
4. Tom drives his car more carefully than Peter.
→ Peter drives his car _____________________ than Tom. (CARELESSLY)
5. This international conference is extremely important. Make a note in your diary.
→ This international conference is extremely important _____________________ in your
diary. (PUT)