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I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three
in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. closed B. looked C. rained D. followed
2. A. enough B. cough C. though D. rough
II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of
primary stress in each of the following questions.
3. A. habitat B. athletics C. interview D. memory
4. A. minority B. expedition C. technology D. commitment
III.Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.
5. Trying to use a __________ dictionary less and switching to a monolingual one can help you to stop
translating in your head when you are speaking or listening.
A. biannual B. bicentenary C. bi-monthly D. bilingual
6. Do you know someone who can read and write well in English but cannot speak ____?
A. fluent B. fluently C. fluency D. a fluency
7. In a __________ class, this is a great opportunity to learn about different customs and traditions around
the world.
A. multilingual B. multi-disciplinary
C. multi-dimensional D. multinational
8. If you get __________ when speaking, take two deep breaths before you say something.
A. annoyed B. nervous C. pleased D. unwilling
9. No one ever improves pronunciation and __________ by watching someone else’s shape of the mouth!
You improve English speaking by speaking, not watching.
A. rhythm B. tone C. accent D. sounds
10. If I __________ taller, I __________ better at basketball.
A. am – will be B. were – would have been
C. be – would be D. were – might be
11. If you __________ in my position, what would you do?
A. are B. will be C. were D. would be
12. There was a storm __________ I had never experienced before.
A. such as B. as which C. which D. for which
13. Is the first of March the day __________ the astronaut will come and give a speech at our school?
A. that B. what C. which D. when
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
14. He wore a false beard so that nobody couldn’t recognize him.
15. Tom is the kind of person to who one can talk about anything.
16. The Call of the Wild is one of the many stories about the gold rush in Alaska writing
by Jack London.
V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
17. “Thank you very much for helping the disadvantaged children here!”
- “___________”
A. What a pity! B. It’s our pleasure.
C. Sorry, we don’t know. D. That’s nice of you!
18. “Take care! Have a safe trip back!”
 - “___________”
A. Thanks for coming. B. Sounds good.
C. Thanks, bye. D. Good luck next time.
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s)
in each of the following questions.
19. They were qualified for the job, but they were not recruited.
A. competitive B. selected C. competent D. applied
20. Wage discrimination affects women negatively.
A. motivates B. influences C. encourages D. affords
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
21. Fresh water is very important to life because no one can live without it. Yet it is one of the limited and
most endangered natural resources on our planet.
A. Clean B. Drinkable C. Polluted D. Running
22. One way to protect our environment from pollution is to reduce wasteful consumption.
A. costly B. excessive C. safe D. economical
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase
that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Around the age of sixteen, you must make one of the biggest decisions of your life. Do I stay on at
school and hopefully go on to university (23) ________? Do I leave and start work or beginning a training
(24) ________? The decision is yours, but it may be (25) ________ remembering two things: there is more
unemployment among who haven’t been to university, and people who have the right skills will have a big
advantage in the competition of jobs. If you decide to go (26) ________into a job, there are many
opportunities for training. Getting qualifications will help you to get on more quickly in many careers, and
evening classes allow you to learn (27) ________ you earn. Starting work and taking a break to study when
you are older is another possibility. This way, you can save up many for your student days, as well as
getting practical work experience.
23. A. after B. later C. then D. past
24. A. school B. class C. course D. term
25. A. worth B. necessary C. important D. useful
26. A. straight B. just C. direct D. rather
27. A. where B. while C. when D. what
IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of
the questions.
JOB INTERVIEW - SELLING YOURSELF
When you apply for a job, one of the most important things is job interview. In order to make a good
impression during a job interview, you need to prepare yourself for the interview carefully.
Punctuation is very necessary. You should arrive in plenty of time so that you have a little of time to
relax and keep calm before the interview.
You should be well dressed. Do not wear a skirt which is too short or jeans. You also need to plan what
you are going to say. You have to answer a lot of questions about your education and experience. You may
be asked many things about yourself, and especially about the reason why you decide to apply for the job.
You can ask the interviewer about the salary you expect, the position you are applying and the duties
you have to do in the job.
You also must try to find out as much as possible about the company you want to work for.
 28. When you apply for a job _________
A. job interview is not important.
B. don’t make any good impression.
C. preparation is not necessary.
D. interview is important for you to prepare.
29. What about punctuation?
A. Being late is all right
B. You should arrive early enough to relax
C. Punctuation is not important
D. If you are late the interviewer will wait.
30. What about clothes?
A. You can wear whatever you like.
B. You should be well dressed.
C. Jeans are suggested.
D. A short skirt makes you more attractive.
31. You may be asked about ________.
A. your study
B. the reason why you are interested in the job
C. your experience
D. All are correct
32. You can ask the interviewer about ________.
A. the salary, position and duties
B. the salary, position and his age
C. the salary and the interviewer’s education
D. the salary, the interviewer’s family and his duties.
X. Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the root one.
33. It may rain hard this afternoon, so take the raincoat with you.
 In case ........................................................................................................................
34. She had to do the washing up but she didn’t.
 She forgot ...................................................................................................................
35. English is easy to learn.
 It .................................................................................................................................
36. Don’t leave the lights on all night, you will waste electricity.
 If .................................................................................................................................
XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in
brackets.
37. People say that he is a famous singer. (IT)
 .....................................................................................................................................
38. The policeman does not run so fast as the thief. (THAN)
 .....................................................................................................................................
39. I haven’t seen this man here before. (FIRST)
 .....................................................................................................................................
40. The novel is very interesting. (FIND)
 .....................................................................................................................................
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I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three
in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. complete B. object C. defend D. prevent
2. A. rhinoceros B. habitat C. vehicle D. whale
II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of
primary stress in each of the following questions.
3. A. apology B. canoeing C. industry D. disaster
4. A. interview B. shortage C. applicant D. supportive
III.Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.
5. I wish that he _________ to me about his living conditions.
A. will never lie B. would lie never C. would never lie D. could never lie
6. I was surprised _________ what happened at the end of the film.
A. finding out B. in finding out C. to find out D. that I found out
7. It’s _________ that you should follow a regular training programme.
A. pleasant B. confident C. conscious D. essential
8. The doctor suggested I _________ more exercise to keep my blood pressure down.
A. do B. to do C. doing D. could do
9. Giving lucky money to children and the elderly is one of the most common _ during the Lunar New
Year.
A. behaviors B. habits C. events D. practices
10. Son Doong Cave will be _________ ruins if the cable car system is constructed.
A. in B. at C. on D. out
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11. In the 17 century, the Viet people _________ the temple tower, calling it ThienY Thanh Mau Tower.
A. got into B. took over C. looked after D. put up
12. The Imperial Citadel of Thang Long is a _________ that consists of royal palaces and monuments.
A. complex B. structure C. setting D. measure
13. The tram’s clanging sounds have gone deep into the _________ of Hanoians.
A. minds and souls B. hearts and minds C. hearts and bodies D. bodies and spirits
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
14. When he will return, I’ll give him the key.
15. Neither he nor I are going to attend the meeting.
16. Jimmy keeps working in spite of he feeling unwell.
V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
17. “Well, I think volunteering will bring some useful experience for our future job.”
- “________”
A. That’s also what I think. B. I’m sorry, but I have to agree. C. I don’t think so, either. D. That’s
unbelievable.
18. “Let’s open a small craft store to raise money for the poor villagers!”
- “________”
A. That’s a good idea! B. Thanks, I can manage. C. No problem. D. That’s the way it is.
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s)
in each of the following questions.
19. Men should share household chores with women in their families.
A. cover B. finish C. take D. split
20. The Government has raised the national minimum wage?
A. bonus B. expense C. waste D. pay
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
21. If you follow at least one of the tips, you can be proud of taking part in the preservation of water, one of
the very important and limited natural resources on earth.
A. self-confident B. self-satisfied C. discontent D. unpleasant
22. Soil pollution leads to lack of fertile land to grow enough food for an increasing population.
A. arid B. rich C. unclean D. deserted
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase
that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Some years ago, my daughter was studying English at a university on the south coast. One evening she
phoned to (23) ___________ me that what she really wanted to do was a (24) ___________ round the
world, so she was looking into the possibility of working in another country. She had seen several
advertisements in the newspaper for student teachers of English abroad, and she was interested in one in
Italy, which she was desperate to visit.
She decided that this would be a good way to achieve her ambition, so she was writing to apply (25)
___________ the job. The reply (26) ___________ a long time to arrive, but eventually she received a letter
asking if she would go for an interview in London the following week. She was so excited that she
immediately got in touch with the school owner and agreed to attend the (27) ___________. She was
determined that nothing would prevent her from doing what she had set out to do.
23. A. say B. talk C. tell D. speak
24. A. picnic B. trip C. voyage D. journey
25. A. for B. with C. about D. to
26. A. was B. passed C. spent D. took
27. A. interview B. party C. job D. class
IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of
the questions.
Education System of Vietnam in the past
Because of 1,000 years under the control of China, there were no records which indicated a formal
education system in Vietnam. In 939, Emperor Ngo Quyen expelled the Chinese invaders and declared
Vietnamese independence. But the first two dynasties, Ngo and Dinh, did not last so long, and were busy
with the national defense, so the education was just in pagodas. Ly Cong Uan, the founder king of the Ly
dynasty had been educated in a pagoda.
To the Ly dynasty, the fundamental educational system was officially improved. King Ly Thanh Tong
established the Temple of Literature at the ancient Capital of Thang Long to encourage people to appreciate
the education. In 1075, the first exam was done by the order of King Ly Nhan Tong to select scholars for the
office and the later year, 1076, the Imperial Academy, the first university in Vietnam’s history, was set up
for the education of sons of royalty and other high-ranking officials.
There were also many private classes taught by prominent scholars such as Chu Van An, Le Quy Don,
Nguyen Binh Khiem, Phung Khac Khoan, Vo Truong Toan... The students would only study literature and
 ancient history of China, and Vietnam for entirety of their schooling. Later on, the Public Administration
curriculum was finally added to the programme. When the Ho Royal family ruled the country, students were
taught simple mathematics.
From 1918 to 1945, Vietnam’s education programme adopted the western education system with three
levels: elementary, high school, and college. At all levels, from 1945 the Vietnamese national language is
officially used. Students have the opportunity to learn literature, history, philosophy, law, science, math,
medicine and other languages.
28. In the past, students mostly learned _________.
A. the ways to rule the country B. literature and ancient history
C. public administration D. science subjects and mathematics
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29. In the 10 century, parents _________.
A. could send their children to pagodas to have some schooling
B. didn’t want their children go to school under the control of China
C. could let their children have a formal education
D. were too busy to send their children to school
30. All of the following were done during the Ly dynasty EXCEPT that _________.
A. the Imperial Academy was established in 1076
B. King Ly Nhan Tong ordered to hold the first exam to select scholars
C. all good students could go to the Imperial Academy
D. King Ly Thanh Tong established the Temple of Literature
31. From 1918 to 1945, Vietnam’s education system _________.
A. had a wide range of subjects at college B. officially used the Vietnamese national language
C. was divided into three levels D. was the same as the western education system
32. We can infer from the passage that _________.
A. mathematics was highly developed during the Ho dynasty
B. the private classes replaced the Imperial Academy
C. education was highly appreciated during the dynasties
D. the prominent scholars such as Le Quy Don couldn’t teach at the Imperial Academy
X. Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the root one.
33. When did you first know him?
 How ............................................................................................................................
34. Their trip lasted three days.
 They had .....................................................................................................................
35. He can’t afford to buy the car.
 The car .......................................................................................................................
36. Shirley didn’t begin to read until she was eight.
 It wasn’t .....................................................................................................................
XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in
brackets.
37. This gym is less convenient than the one near my house. (AS)
 This gym ....................................................................................................................
38. Mount Everest is higher than any other mountain in the world. (HIGHEST)
 Mount Everest ............................................................................................................
39. His writings have influenced modern Christian theology. (BEEN)
 Modern Christian theology ........................................................................................
40. The group plans to establish an import business. (SET)
 The group plans to .....................................................................................................