TEST 01

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. paradise B. destination C. risk D. majestic
Question 2: A. together B. agency C. imagine D. geological
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. carry B. flora C. possess D. fauna
Question 4: A. encourage B. discovery C. diversity D. recognize
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: I’m sure you will be amazed by _____ of the Atacama Dessert.
A. landscape B. land C. backdrop D. territory
Question 6: Our plane arrives in Hanoi at two o’clock in afternoon.
A. a-an B. x - the C. the - an D. the - the
Question 7: A person __________ learns English as a second language is called a language learner.
A. who B. which C. where D. whose
Question 8: English is a means of ________ used in many international meetings.
A. transportation B. identification C. communication D. production
Question 9: If you get up early, you late.
A. weren’t B. wouldn’t be C. aren't D. won’t be
Question 10: Kevin wanted to know ______ the largest island of Korea.
A. whether Jeju Island was C. was Jeju Island
B. If Jeju Island is D. if it is Jeju Island
Question 11: Cat Ba National Park ______a wide range of underwater and inland biosystem.
A. established B. possesses C. explore D. owes
Question 12: A: Can I borrow your book on the Galapagos Islands? B: “ _______”
A. Certainly. You can’t. C. Yes. Why don’t you?
B. Never. I forget. D. Sure. Here you are.
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.
DISCOVER THE PYRAMIDS OF GIZA!
The Pyramids of Giza are one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Located (13) _____ Egypt,
these incredible pyramids have stood for thousands of years and are a symbol of ancient engineering.
What you’ll see:
 Great Pyramid: The largest of the pyramids, built as a tomb for a pharaoh.
 Ancient Sphinx: A giant statue with the body of (14) ____lion and the head of a king.
 Desert scenery: Experience the beautiful desert landscape around the pyramids.
Visit the Pyramids of Giza and step back in time to (15) ____one of the world’s (16) _____ ancient
wonders!
Question 13: A. at B. in C. on D. over
Question 14: A. a B. an C. the D. X
Question 15: A. visit B. visiting C. visited D. visits
Question 16: A. most great B. great C. greatest D. greater
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions 17.
a. Next, the trip will include visits to the Grand Canyon, the Great Barrier Reef, Mount Everest, and
Victoria Falls.
b. Then, we will start our adventure on July 1st , and it will last for two weeks. Our itinerary includes
guided tours and free time for personal exploration
c. First, we are planning a trip to see some amazing natural wonders around the world.
d. Additionally, this trip will be a fantastic chance to see natural wonders and take wonderful photos.
A. a-b-c-d C. c-a-b-d B. c-b-a-d D. c-a-b-d
Question 18. Choose the sentence that most appropriately ends the text (in question 17)
 A. Finally, to join us, please sign up by June 15th . We hope you can come and enjoy these incredible
places!
B. Finally, it only costs you 200$ to join.
C. Last but not least, you won’t never regret joining with us.
D. Last but not least, if you pay 200$ you can never forget the memorable trip/
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
option that best fits each numbered blank from 19 to 24.
Ha Long Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and popular travel (19) _______________ in Quang Ninh
Province, Vietnam. The bay features thousands of limestone karsts and isles in (20) _______________
shapes and sizes. Ha Long Bay is a center of a larger zone which (21) _______________of Bai Tu Long Bay
to the northeast, and Cat Ba Island to the southwest.
Ha Long Bay has an area of around 1,553km2, including 1,960 - 2,000 islets, most of (22)
_______________ are limestone. The core of the bay has an area of 334km2 with a high density of 775
islets. The limestone in this bay has gone through 500 million years of (23) _______________ in different
conditions and environments. The evolution of the karst in this bay has taken 20 million years (24)
_______________ the impact of the tropical wet climate.
Question 19: A. situation B. destination C. direction D. ground
Question 20: A. various B. complex C. exciting D. orginal
Question 21: A. offers B. includes C. consists D. covers
Question 22: A. them B. those C. which D. whom
Question 23: A. formation B. foundation C. establishment D. contribution
Question 24: A. in B. of C. for D. under
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 25: You/know/lady/ who/ live/ to/ my house/?
A. Do you know the lady who living next to my house?
B. Do you know who lady lives next to my house?
C. Do you know the lady who lives next to my house?
D. Do you know the lady who live next to my house?
Question 26: Paul/ never/ read/ interesting/ book/ than/ this.
A. Paul has never reading a more interesting book than this.
B. Paul has never read a more interesting book than this.
C. Paul has never read a so interesting book than this.
D. Paul has never read an interesting book than this
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.
27. I am fond of my nephew although he behaves terribly.
A. Despite my nephew's terrible behavior, I am still fond of him.
B. Despite of my nephew's terrible behavior, I am fond of my nephew.
C. I am fond of my nephew, but he behaves terribly.
D. I am fond of my nephew, however he behaves terribly.
Question 28: “ I’ll come with you as soon as I am ready. " Tom said to her.
A. Tom said to her that he will come with her as soon as he was ready.
B. Tom said to her that he would come with her as soon as he was ready.
C. Tom said to her that he will come with you as soon as he was ready.
D. Tom said to her that he will come with her as soon as he is ready.
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: Look at the sign.
 A. The IT course starts on 1st October.
B. The IT course covers hardware, software, networking and
security.
C. The IT course is for advanced learners.
D. The IT course does not provide a certificate.

Question 30: Look at the signs. Choose the best answer for the question.
A. You can’t park your car here because this area is for fire
trucks.
B. If there is a fire, park your vehicle in this area.
C. This area prevents your cars from fire.
D. You can’t park your car here when it is on fire.

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.
The Gobi Desert
The Gobi Desert is located in both Northern China and Southern Mongolia, covering a total area of
1.29 million km2. The name “Gobi” in Mongolia means “a waterless place”. The annual rainfall is about 18
cm. Gobi has rapid temperature changes, both seasonally and daily. Summer months bring temperatures of
up to 50 ℃ whilst in the winter months, temperature can drop to below - 40 ℃ . This is also where some of
the world’s first fossilised dinosaur eggs were found.
Tourists who want to explore the Gobi Desert should travel in Jeep cars with local drivers or by
camel. They can admire a dramatic rocky landscape, high and dunes, and see some of the unique Gobi
Desert animals such as the Jerboa, Snow Leopard, and Siberian Ibex. They should also visit ancient ruins
and oasis communicaties, as well as meet the nomadic people whose ways of life remain untouched by
Western influence.
However, the Gobi Desert is not without the threat. It is still growing at an alarming rate, causing the
loss of valuable grassland. The Chinese government is currently planting the Green Wall of China, which is
a line of forest, with the hope to slow down the expansion of the desert.
Question 31: What is the total area of The Gobi Desert?
A. Over 1.29 million km2 C. 1.29 million km2
B. Nearly 1.29 million km2 D. 1.39 million km2
Question 32. According to the passage, who should visitors meet when they visit the Gobi Desert?
A. Nomadic people C. Western businessmen B. Ancient families D. Other visitors
Question 33: A problem with the Gobi Desert is _________.
A. The untouched local lifestyle C. the growing loss of animals
B. Its alarming expansion D. the slow growth of new forests.
Question 34: The word annual in paragraph 1 is CLOSEST in meaning to _____.
A. Everyday B. every year C. every month D. every week
Question 35: Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the Gobi Desert?
A. People discovered fossils of dinosaur eggs there.
B. Tourists should drive their Jeep cars across the Desert.
C. The landscape is rocky, with high sand dunes.
D. Camels are a good means of transportation there.
Question 36: The word ancient in paragraph 2 is OPPOSITE in meaning to _____.
A. Traditional B. old-fashioned C. modern D. in the past
Four phrases/ sentences have beenbadc 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.
At 2,315 miles (3,726 kilometres), the Missouri River is nearly as long as the Mississippi River, into
which it flows. Together the Missouri and the Mississippi form one of the world’s longest river systems.
There are seven major dams and dozens of smaller dams on the Missouri. (37) _______.They also
create reservoirs, or artificial lakes, behind them. The reservoirs store water that is needed for cities and for
irrigation of crops. Irrigation is important because most of the regions around the river have a fairly dry
climate.
In addition to producing electricity, the dams on the Missouri are also used to control the water level
of the river. (38) _______. At other times, water is released to keep the water level high enough for barges to
float downstream. By changing the natural flow of water in the Missouri, (39) _______. They have affected
the depth and temperature of the water in different parts of the river. Such changes have made it difficult for
some species, or types, of plants, animals, and fish to survive. A few wildlife species in the region are now
endangered, (40) _________.
A - Sometimes water is held back to prevent floods
B - The dams use water from the river to produce electricity.
C - which needs much effort from the government to save them from extinction
D - dams and reservoirs have altered the river’s ecosystem.
Question 37 b Question 38 a Question 39 d Question 40 c