ĐỀ SỐ 21
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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. leaf B. earth C. cream D. deal
Question 2. A. weather B. theory C. therefore D. neither
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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. promote B. follow C. control D. accept
Question 4. A. domestic B. protection C. officer D. assistant
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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. The _____ language in Vietnam is Vietnamese.
A. nation B. national C. nationally D. nationality
Question 6. Tommy was very tired, _____ he tried to finish the final exam.
A. Although B. Despite C. However D. Because
Question 7. Our plane arrives in Hanoi at two o’clock in _____ afternoon.
A. the B. a C. D. an
Question 8. Our office _____ by the workers yesterday.
A. is painting B. painted C. was painted D. paints
Question 9. My youngest brother is very fond _____ eating chips.
A. of B. about C. at D. with
Question 10. My grandfather _____ his workshop twenty years ago.
A. set up B. took off C. looked up D. put off
Question 11. The villagers will soon die because they _____ fresh water.
A. got out of B. ran out of C. grew out of D. made out of
Question 12. Lan: “Thank you very much for a lovely party.” - Hoa: “_____”
A. Have a good day. B. Thanks.
C. Cheers. D. You are welcome.
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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.
Charles School
Learn English in one of our three schools for the best experience at the lowest (13) _____. Choose from
London, Oxford or Cambridge. Practise your English, (14) _____ friends and see England!
1. General English: Improve your speaking, listening, reading and writing.
2. Intensive course: 31 hours per week, Monday - Thursday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Friday 9 pm.-12 p.m.
3. Part-time course: 15 hours per week, Monday - Friday, mornings, afternoons (15) ____ evenings.
Mornings: 9 a.m.-l 2 p.m.
Afternoons: 2-5 p.m.
Evenings: 5-8 p.m.
4. Exam preparation: Extra focus (16) _____ grammar and vocabulary, and exam practice: 19 hours per week,
Monday to Thursday 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-l 2 p.m.
Question 13. A. value B. expectation C. risks D. costs
Question 14. A. meet B. build C. keep D. make
Question 15. A. and B. or C. except D. include
Question 16. A. in B. on C. at D. with
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Question 17. Put the sentences (a-c) in the correct order, then fill in the blank to make a logical text.
We had an amazing time at the amusement park yesterday. Things didn't go exactly as planned, however.
_____
a. We were all set to ride the roller coaster, but then the ride broke down unexpectedly, and we had to wait for
over an hour for it to be fixed.
b. The day started off perfectly, with bright sunshine and everyone excited to have fun.
c. It felt like we were waiting forever, but finally, the roller coaster started up again, and we had a blast!
A. b-c-a B. a-c-b C. c-b-a D. b-a-c
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Question 18. Choose the sentence that can end the text (in Question 17) most appropriately.
A. Next, we tried out the other exciting rides, but they were all closed due to technical issues.
B. In spite of the unexpected delay, it was still a memorable day out for the whole family.
C. It was really hot, but luckily, the park had plenty of places to cool down and get refreshments.
D. We were all exhausted after such a long day, but it was definitely worth it!
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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.
The tourist industry (19) _____ to be the world's largest industry. The direct economic impact of the industry,
including accommodation, transportation, entertainment, and attractions, is worth trillions of dollars every
year. The statistics show that the number of international tourist arrivals worldwide (20) _____ 1.04 billion in
2012.
Such large numbers of (21) _____, however, are beginning to cause problems. For example, in the Alps,
thousands of skiers (22) _____ the mountains they come to enjoy. Even parts of Mount Everest in the
Himalayas are reported to be covered with old food tins, tents, and pieces of equipment that have been thrown
away.
Now there is a new holiday guide called Holidays That Don't Cost the Earth. It tells you how you can be a
responsible tourist by (23) _____ your travel agent or your tour operator the right questions before you (24)
_____ a holiday.
Question 19. A. consider B. is considered C. are considered D. is considering
Question 20. A. reached B. came C. went D. experienced
Question 21. A. tours B. touristic C. tourism D. tourists
Question 22. A. destroy B. will destroy C. are destroying D. destroyed
Question 23. A. ask B. to ask C. asked D. asking
Question 24. A. go B. book C. make D. stay
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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. This comic book is really interesting. We have read it twice.
A. This comic book is such interesting that we have read it twice.
B. This comic book is too interesting that we have read it twice.
C. This comic book is so interesting that we have read it twice.
D. This comic book is interesting enough that we have read it twice.
Question 26. “Would you like to come out to dinner with me tonight, Jenny?” Paul said.
A. Paul suggested that Jenny go out to dinner with him that night.
B. Paul insisted on Jenny going out to dinner with him that night.
C. Paul invited Jenny to go out to dinner with him that night.
D. Pau offered Jenny to go out to dinner with him that night.
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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. He / see / well / unless / he / wear / glasses.
A. He can’t see well unless he doesn’t wear his glasses.
B. He can see well unless he wears his glasses.
C. He can see well unless he doesn’t wear his glasses.
D. He can’t see well unless he wears his glasses.
Question 28. No mountain / Indochinese Peninsula / high / Fansipan.
A. No mountain in the Indochinese Peninsula is as higher as Fansipan.
B. No mountain in the Indochinese Peninsula is higher as Fansipan.
C. No mountain in the Indochinese Peninsula is as high as Fansipan.
D. No mountain in the Indochinese Peninsula is the highest Fansipan.
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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. Overnight parking is not allowed, you have to pay extra.
B. You have to leave before dark.
C. Only employees are allowed to park here overnight.
D. Overnight parking here is free, so you can leave your car there all night.
Question 30. What does the notice say?
Bring a notebook and a pen to the
workshop.
You will need them to take notes.
A. Bring a notebook and a pen because they are useful for you.
B. Bring a notebook and a pen in case you need to write down something
C. Don’t bring a notebook and a pen to the workshop because they will give you there.
D. Buy a notebook and a pen and bring them to the workshop.
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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.
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 Glam)
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.
Question 31. What is the passage about?
A. a city B. changes in a city
C. a city in the past D. life in the countryside
Question 32. The word “popular” is in CLOSEST in meaning to _____.
A. interesting B. common C. unique D. quiet
Question 33. Teenagers often visit The Literature Temple because _____.
A. it is the country’s first ever historical university
B. they want to pray for high results in their upcoming examinations
C. it is famous for its natural beauty
D. it is packed with universities and enterprises, making it the top destination for higher education students.
Question 34. What is the most popular religion in Ha Noi?
A. Buddhism B. Christianity C. Islam D. both A and B
Question 35. Why has the city become more crowded than ever before?
A. Hanoi is the top destination for higher education students and labour workers
B. There are some popular places for the few Christians living here
C. Many people from rural areas reside in Ha Noi to get well-paid jobs
D. Hanoi has also been the centre of Buddhism for centuries
Question 36. The word “rural” is OPPOSITE in meaning to _____.
A. urban B. countryside C. simple D. outskirts
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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.
Stilt houses are popular among (37) _____, from the Thai in the Northern Highlands to the Khmer in the
Mekong Delta. The houses come in different sizes and styles, and show the traditional culture of their owners.
Stilt houses are made from natural materials like wood, bamboo, and leaves. They stand on strong posts, about
two or three metres above the ground. (38) _____. People climb a seven- or nine-step staircase to enter the
house. The most important place in the '! house is the kitchen. It has an open fire in the middle of the house.
(39) _____.
The stilt houses of the Tay and Nung usually overlook a field. The stilt houses of the Thai, however, face
mountains or a forest. The Bahnar and Ede have a communal house (called a Rong house) as the heart of their
village. These communal houses (40) _____.
A. This allows them to keep people safe from wild animals
B. different ethnic minority groups
C. are the largest and tallest ones in the village
D. It is the place for family gatherings and receiving guests
Question 37. __________
Question 38. __________
Question 39. __________
Question 40. __________
