Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the questions
1..A. peaceful B. meat C. wealth D. beaches
2.A. published B. cried C. ordered D. sprayed
3. A. faded | B. baggy | C. pants | D. added |
4. A. poet | B. occasion | C. convenient | D. compulsory |
5. A. continue | B. primary | C. additional | D. territories |
6.. A. peaceful | B. meat | C. wealth | D. beaches |
Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions
1) A blackboard B plumber C garbage D volleyball
2) apologizes B changes C invites D exercises
Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions
3) A understand B comedy C garvity D customer
4) A climate B highland C weather D typhoon
Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following, questions.
1. A. cocked B. watched C. stopped D. lasted
2. A. comprise B. divide C. notice D. design
Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress is each of the following questions.
3. A. damage B. consist C. erupt D. exchange
4. A. scenery B. pesticide C. pollution D. dynamite
Choose the underlined word or phrase A, B, C, or D in each sentence that needs correcting. Write your answers on the answer sheet.
5. The students laughed happy when they saw the monkeys eating bananas.
A B C D
6. This Saturday is my birthday. I’m really looking forward for meeting you at my party.
A B C D
7. My sister enjoys listening to music and dance with her friends.
A B C D
Choose the correct answer in the following question.
8 It's raining, __________ Mr. Nam has to go to work.
A. although B. so C. therefore D. but
9 The girl wishes she __________ in Hue for the festival next week.
A. had stayed B. was staying C. stay D. would stay
10 When he lived in the city, he __________ to the theater twice a week.
A. uses to go B. has gone C. used to go D. was going
11 Solar energy doesn't cause __________.
A. pollution B. polluted C. pollute D. pollutant
12 The entrance examination will be held __________ June 22nd 2019.
A. in B. on C. at D. to
13 I __________ do that if I were you.
A. won't B. shan't C. wouldn't D. don't
14 Remember to turn __________ the light when leaving the office.
A. off B. on C. down D. in
15 I suggest __________ some money for poor children.
A. raise B. to raise C. raised D. raising
16 When Carol called last night, I __________ my favourite show on TV.
A. watched B. am watching C. was watching D. have watched
Choose the most suitable response to complete the following exchange.
17 Maria: "It was very kind of you to help me out, John." John: “__________”
A. You can say that again. B. I'm glad you like it.
C. That was the least I could do. D. Thanks a million.
18 "Would you like to see a movie this evening?" Frank: "__________"
A. I'm sorry. I don't know that. B. Not at all. Go ahead.
C. Not so bad. And you? D. That would be nice.
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following question.
19 (At times), I look at him and wonder what is going on his mind.
A. Never B. Always C. Hardly D. Sometimes
20 We hope to become more (accurate) in predicting earthquakes.
A. dangerous B. delicious C. Nervous D. exact
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following question.
21 Despite having a bigger and cheaper choice of healthy foods, many Americans have (lost) a lot of weight.
A. acquire B. win C. gained D. obtain
22 When being interviewed, You should (focus on) what the interviewer is saying or asking you.
A. pay no attention to B. be interested in
C. be related D. express interested in
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that best fits each numbered blank.
In Viet Nam, a market is a trading place, but many markets are not only about buying and selling things. A traditional market is (23) ________ social gathering point for people of all ages and it is a new and exciting experience for children. People go to the traditional market to buy and sell things, to eat, drink, and play games and (24) _________. For example, if you go to Sa Pa Market, (25) ________ is in the highlands in the north of Vet Nam, you can see people wear their nicest clothes and spend all day long at the market.
They buy things, play the flute, dance and sing. This is also time to meet, (26) ________ friends or look for lovers. Some (27) ________ countryside markets in the Mekong Delta are held on boats. The most exciting time to enjoy the atmosphere of the markets is in the early morning.
23. A. an B. a C. the D. no article
24. A. socialize B. socially C. social D. sociable
25. A. who B. whom C. that D. which
26. A. get B. do C. take D. make
27. A. others B. other C. another D. each
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, c or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions.
Saving energy does net have to be expensive or time-consuming. But what can you do to save energy? There is plenty that you can do to help the process of energy conservation. You can save energy by following these simple rules: making sure that the kettle does not contain more water than needed; always washing a full load in the washing machine rather than a half load, turning down your central heating by 10C – this could cut your heating bill 10%; being sure that hot water taps are not left running and replacing washer if your tap drip; turning off any light and your computer at work if you are not using them; changing to energy-saving light bulbs which use around a quarter of electricity of standard bulbs and will last eight times longer; closing your curtains at dusk to keep the warm air from escaping through the window; and switching off electrical appliances when they are not in use.
28. The energy-saving light bulbs consume about _______ of electricity amount in comparison with standard ones?
A. 25% B. 35% C. 15% . 45%
29. Which of the following sentences is NOT true, according to passage?
A. Turn of electrical appliances if we do not use them.
B. Energy-saving light bulbs should be used in order to save electricity.
C. The ways to save energy are not time-consuming or costly.
D. We should close curtains so that our house looks more beautiful.
30. The word “cut” in the passage is closest in meaning to _________?
A. raise B. increase C. destroy D. reduce
31. What is the main topic of the passage?
A. How to protect the environment
B. How to use light bulbs
C. How to keep your house warm
D. How to save energy
32. The word “they” in the passage refers to __________.
A. windows B. curtains C. electrical appliances D. ordinary bulbs
Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words. CHOOSE A, B, C, or D
33. Finding an apartment in a big city is not easy. A. It is not easy to find an apartment in a big city.
B. It is easy to find an apartment in a big city.
C. It is not easy find an apartment in a big city.
D. It is not easy to finding an apartment in a big city.
34. I don't find it difficult to get up early in the morning. A. I don't use to get up early in the morning.
B. I used to get up early in the morning.
C. I am used to getting up early in the morning.
D. I am used to get up early in the morning.
35. She wants to buy that villa but it's too far expensive for her. A. She wishes that villa weren't too expensive for her.
B. She wishes that villa was too expensive for her.
C. She wishes that villa was too expensive for her.
D. She wishes that villa weren't too expensive for him.
36. They have changed the date of the meeting.
A. The date of meeting has been changed.
B. The date of the meeting has changed.
C. The date of the meeting have been changed.
D. The date of the meeting has been changed.
Combine the two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any ways. CHOOSE A, B, C, or D
37. I visited the Astronomy Museum. There I was able to touch a meteorite. (where)
A. I visited the Astronomy Museum, where I was able to touch a meteorite.
B. I visited the Astronomy Museum, which I was able to touch a meteorite.
C. I visited where I was able to touch a meteorite the Astronomy Museum.
D. I visited the Astronomy Museum where I was able to touch a meteorite.
38. He made a lot of effort at work. He was not promoted. (In spite of)
A. In spite of make a lot of effort at work, he was not promoted.
B. In spite of making a lot of effort at work, he was not promoted.
C. In spite of to make a lot of effort at work, he was not promoted.
D. In spite of to making a lot of effort at work, he was not promoted.
39. The coffee was very strong. He couldn't drink it. (so)
A. The coffee was so strong that he couldn't drink it.
B. The coffee was so strong he couldn't drink.
C. The coffee wasn't so strong that he couldn't drink.
D. The coffee was so very strong that he couldn't drink.
40. The book is very interesting. My brother bought it yesterday. (which)
A. The book, which my mother bought yesterday, is very interesting.
B. The book which is very interesting, my brother bought it yesterday.
C. The book which my mother bought yesterday is very interesting.
D. The book which my mother bought it yesterday is very interesting.
Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following, questions.
1. A. cocked B. watched C. stopped D. lasted
2. A. comprise B. divide C. notice D. design
Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three words in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. believed B. impressed C. enjoyed D. consumed
2. A. crop B. cross C. cloth D. clos
Choose the word which differs from the other three words in the position of the primary stress each of the following questions.
3. A. study B. improve C. achieve D. succeed
4. A. impressive B. effective C. generous D. terrific
5. A. compulsory B. traditional C. experiences D. economic
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. imaginary B. multiply C. happy D. hobby 2. A. complains B. decays C. exists D. controlls 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. industry B. performance C. importance D. provision 4. A. contain B. express C. carbon D. obey Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question. 5. Please, open the window, ______ you? A. do B. will C. might D. can’t 6. “How many products did you sell?” – “_____than we had expected.” A. less B. lesser C. few D. fewer 7. It’s often difficult for a young child _____ clothes. A. wearing B. to wear C. worn D. is wearing 8. The professor was vey interested in the ______ of cultures around the world. A. diversity B. diverse C. diversify D. diversifying 9. The gentleman to _____ we spoke yesterday is making a speech. A. whose B. who C. whom D. which 10. Tom came ______ a fantastic idea for the school trip. A. down to B. down with C. over to D. up with 11. ________ I was really tired, I couldn’t sleep. A. Even though B. So C. Therefore D. Because of 12. His house looks very large and beautiful. It is ______ house. A. a seven-room B. a seven-rooms C. seven room D. seven rooms 13. Before I started the car, all of the passengers ______ their seat belts. A. will buckle B. had buckled C. was buckling D. have buckled Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 14. My mother always made me to wash my hands before every meal. A B C D Although his leg was broken however, he managed to get out of the car. A B C D 16. The information I got such confusing that I didn’t know what to do. A B C D Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges. 17. Peter: “I have bought you a toy. Happy birthday to you!” Jack: “___________” A. The same to you. B. Have a nice day! C. What a pity! D. What a lovely toy! Thanks. 18. Peter: “What are you thinking of doing when you leave school?” Jack: “___________” A. I’m not sure. Maybe something with history. B. I’m not that great at technology. C. Oh, language are definitely not my strengths. D. Not much. My dad is an engineer. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions. 19. We are conducting a survey to find out what our customers think of their local bus service. A. making up B. carrying out C. taking part in D. responding 20. We can be sad for what she doesn’t have or grateful for what she has. A. great B. meaningful C. pleasant D. thankful Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions. 21. It is considered improver to wear a short skirt to a formal occasion. A. special B. festive C. casual D. serious 22. Young children are in the majority in the fashion industry. A. opposition B. support C. minority D. superiority 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. HEALTH DETECTOR Scientist Hayat Sindi’s device is the sire of a postage stamp, and it costs just a penny. But it could (23) _________ millions of lives. In many parts of the world, doctors and nurses work with no (24) ________ or clean water. They have to send health tests to labs and wait weeks for results. But this little piece of paper could change that. It contains tiny holes that are filled with chemicals. These chemicals are able (25) _______ health problems. A person places a single drop of blood on the paper. The chemicals in the paper change (26) ________ the blood and indicate (27) _______ or not the person has an illness. 23. A. build B. keep C. start D. save 24. A. electric B. electrical C. electrician D. electricity 25. A. detect B. detecting C. to detect D. to detecting 26. A. although B. because C. due to D. in spite of 27. A. as if B. either C. neither D. whether Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. Mercury is the smallest member of the sun's family. It is only 3.100 miles across. It is also the sun's swiftest planet. Its yearly journey round the sun is only 85 days. Mercury always keeps one side towards the sun. On this side it is always day, on the other side always night. We only see the lighted side. Mercury appears to us like a yellowish orange star. The nearest planet to the sun, it is always seen near the sun, either just before sunrise or soon after sunset. People sometimes call mercury the morning star or evening star. Mercury is half the size of the earth. Because it is much lighter, it has much less gravity. If you can visit Mercury in a spaceship, you will find it a strange world. Its low gravity makes you feel very light. If your weight on earth is 100 pounds, your weight on Mercury is only 27 pounds. Looking at the sun from Mercury, you can see that it's much more brilliant than it is seen from the earth. And the yellow centre of the sun appears three times bigger from Mercury. On its lighted side, Mercury's temperature is about 300 degrees centigrade. But the dark side is extremely cold, but 150 degrees below zero so mercury is probably the coldest as well as the hottest of the planets. 28. The word “swiftest” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______. A. fastest B. coldest C. hottest D. biggest 29. We cannot see the dark side of Mercury because_______. A. it moves very fast B. it always appears just before sunrise or soon after sunset C. it always keeps one side towards the sun D. it is too far for us to see 30. When can we see Mercury? - We can see it_______. A. just before the sunset B. just before sunrise C. after the sunset D. both A and C are correct 31. Why do we weigh much on the earth than on Mercury? - Because_______. A. Mercury is nearer to the sun B. Mercury has got less gravity than the earth C. Mercury is much hotter D. none are correct. 32. Why does the sun look bigger when it is seen from Mercury? - Because_______. A. Mercury is the smallest planet of the sun B. Mercury is nearer to the sun C. Mercury is a light planet D. It only takes Mercury 88 days to move round the sun. Mark 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. 33. “Let’s help the homeless in the neighborhood.” Maria said: A. Maria suggested to help the homeless in the neighborhood. B. Maria suggested help the homeless in the neighborhood. C. Maria suggested helping the homeless in the neighborhood. D. Maria suggested having helped the homeless in the neighborhood. 34. I last talked to him 5 months ago. A. I haven’t talked to him for 5 months. B. I haven’t talked to him since 5 months. C. I started talking to him for 5 months. D. I started talking to him for 5 months ago. 35. Lan is more careful than Hoa. A. Hoa is more careless than Lan. B. Hoa is as careless as Lan. C. Hoa is much careless than Lan. D. Hoa is so careless as Lan. 36. The students planted a lot of trees last school year. A. A lot of trees were planted last school year by the students. B. A lot of trees was planted last school year by the students. C. A lot of trees were planted by the students. D. A lot of trees were planted by the students last school year. 37. Tom is not tall, so he cannot become a pilot. A. Tom is not too tall to become a pilot. B. Tom is not so tall that he cannot become a pilot. C. Tom is not tall enough to become a pilot. D. Tom is not such a tall person to become a pilot. 38. We’re going back to Vanice. It is a northeastern Italy. A. We’re going back to Vanice which is a northeastern Italy. B. We’re going back to Vanice, which is a northeastern Italy. C. We’re going back to Vanice which it is a northeastern Italy. D. We’re going back to Vanice, which it is a northeastern Italy 39. He doesn’t know how to prepare for a presentation. He doesn’t feel confident. A. If he didn’t know how to prepare for a presentation, he would feel confident. B. If he knew how to prepare for a presentation, he wouldn’t feel confident. C. If he knew how to prepare for a presentation, he will feel confident. D. If he knew how to prepare for a presentation, he would feel confident. 40. Jim came to the show late. He could see the main part of the show. A. Although Jim came to the show late, he could see the main part of the show. B. Jim came to the show late although he could see the main part of the show. C. Although Jim came to the show late, but he could see the main part of the show. D. Jim came to the show late, so he could see the main part of the show. _____The end_____
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. access B. account C. accident D. success
2. A. many B. baggy C. challenge D. miraculous
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. practiced B. lived C. listened D. played
2. A. there B. mother C. marathon D. although
3. A. glove B. order C. sport D. orange
4. A. sugar B. mistake C. send D. simple
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.
5. I English for 10 years,but I still have a lot to learn.
A. studied B. has studied
C. have studied D. have studying
6. He ________to many countries since he graduated.
A. has traveling B. has traveled
C. traveled D. have traveled
7. the Di Vinci Code? It’s an interesting book.
A. Have you ever reading B. Have you ever read
C. You ever read D. Has you ever read
8. I the famous American movie,The Gladiator.
A. has never seen B. have not seen
C. have never seen D. never seen
9. The children __________ to the zoo three months ago.
A. went last B. last went
C. have last gone D. did last go
10. Why to the party last night?
A. you came B. have you come
C. didn’t you come D. did you came
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
11. He has been a teacher since 1998. He has teached English for over 20 years.
A B C D
12. This is the most easy exercise of all. I think that I can do it.
A B C D
13. There were a lot of important information on TV last night.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions. (tìm từ trái nghĩa với từ được gạch chân)
14. She lives in a very noisy neighborhood.
A. crowded B. full C. quiet D. modern
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following question. (tìm từ đồng nghĩa với từ được gạch chân) 15. They live in a huge house.
A. small B. big C. old D. new
Choose the best option
16. Lan/ never/ use/ computer/ before.
A. Lan has never use a computer before.
B. Lan has never used a computer before.
C. Lan never uses a computer before.
D. Lan has never used computer before.
17. We/ meet/ old teacher/ party/ some days/ ago/.
A. We met old teacher at the party some days ago.
B. We met old teacher in the party some days ago.
C. We have met our old teacher at the party some days ago.
D. We met our old teacher at the party some days ago.
18. Lan’s mother/ busy/ father.
A. Lan’s mother is busy than her father.
B. Lan’s mother is more busy than her father.
C. Lan’s mother is busier than her father.
D. Lan’s mother is the most busy than her father.
19. This is the most interesting book I have ever read.
A. I have never read a book more interesting than this before.
B. I have never read a more interesting book than this before.
C. I have never read more interesting book than this before.
D. I have never read such a interesting book before.
20. No one in my class is as hard working as Mai.
A. Mai is the most hard working in my class.
B. No one in my class is lazier than Mai.
C. Mai is more hard working than no one in my class.
D. Mai is as hard working as everyone in my class
I. Circle 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.
Question 1: A. frustrated B. adulthood C. drumhead D. contribute
Question 2: A. negative B. artisan C. fabulous D. rank
Question 3: A. embarrassed B. delighted C. knocked D. watched
Question 4: A. attracts B. ranks C. laughs D. involves
Question 5: A. responsible B. emergency C. employment D. depression
II. Circle 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.
Question 1: A. empathise B. encourage C. frustrated D. emotion
Question 2: A. boundary B. concentrate C. lacquerware D. affordable
Question 3: A. reliable B. determine C. cultural D. forbidden
Question 4 : A. conduct B. wander C. preserve D. produce
Question 5: A. environment B. independent C. metropolitan D. adolescence
III. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 1: We’ll have to phone you first ……….we organize the trip.
A. before B. though C. because D. while
Question 2: This sports centre is so small that it can not ……….the demands of local residents.
A. run out of B. deal about C. set up D. keep up with
Question 3: Today’s cities are ……... than cities in previous times.
A. the largest B. lots larger C. as large D. much larger
Question 4: Ho Chí Minh city is a lot ………. .
A. bigger than Ha Noi capital B. more big than Ha Noi capital
C. as bigger as Ha Noi capital D. more smaller than Ha Noi capital
Question 5: Hoa said: “ I understand how you feel, Nam.”
A. Hoa empathised with nam B. Hoa gave advice to Nam
C. Hoa encouraged Nam D. Hoa assured Nam
Question 6: Van Phuc village in Ha Noi has lots of silk ……….such as cloth, scarves, ties and dresses.
A. produces B. products C. production D. productional
Question 7: In recent years, there has been thousands of victims of sexual and physical ………
A. conduct B. abuse C. crime D. sentence
Question 8: The birthplace of the famous bai tho ............. is Tay Ho village in Hue.
A. drums B. lanterns C. conical hats D. paintings
Question 9: lots of people choose to buy house in the suburbs ............ they can avoid the noise and pollution.
A. although B. so that C. when D. after
Question 10: Minh is ............ the most successful student in my class.
A. by far B. so long C. so that D. by the way
Question 11: Is it true that you ............ this woolen hat yourself?
A. wove B. knitted C. did D. carved
Question 12: My parents never put themselves ............my shoes.
A. on B. in C. at D. about
Question 13: I feel so ............ because I can’t run as fast as my friend.
A. embarrass B. embarrassed C. embarrassing D. embarrassment
Question 14: ……….she’s young, she’s the most famous doctor in this hospital
A. Although B. Since C. In order that D. so that
Question 15: The craft of sleeping mat weaving is often ……….from generation to generation..
A. passed down B. come back C. turned down D. lived on
VI. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlinded word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 1: During the morning and evening rush hours, cities often become packed with people and vehicle
A. forbidden B. crowded C. tended D. depended
Question 2: Koalas are well-known as the symbol of Australia
A. visual B. radioactive C. famous D. Official
Question 3: More and more city dwellers suffer form coughing or breathing problems
A. residents B. employers C. laborers D. writers
Question 4: The aim of this organization is to help children and their mother
A. activity B. disadvantage C. profit D. beauty
Question 5: Her parents set up this pottery workshop over thirty years ago..
A. finished B. came C. started D. took
V. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlinded word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 1: Hi Duong! How’s it going? Getting over the jet lag?.
A. Being worried about B. Turning up
C. Going over D. Being tired from
Question 2: Majority of students feel stressed when they take the exam.
A. worried B. relaxed C. confident D. depressed
Question 3: Living in a city has a number of benefits.
A. advantages B. problems C. drawbacks D. conflicts
Question 4: Teenagers often show negative action whenever they have problems
A. tense B. cognitive C. risk D. positive
Question 5: Hoa got 10 marks for her English test, so she ‘s absolutely delighted about that result.
A. upset B. funny C. happy D. embarrassed
VI. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Question 1: The villagers have to dry the buffalo skin under the sun after they make the drumheads
A. have B. under C. after D. drumheads
Question 2: She turned on the new job in New York because she didn’t want to move.
A. on B. in C. because D. didn’t
Question 3: When we are on holiday, we used to go to the beach every day.
A. are B. on holiday C. go D. every day
Question 4: None of them had any idea about how make a raft with only a few bamboo canes.
A. of B. any C. make D. a few
Question 5: The students asked their teacher what lesson they would study tomorrow.
A. asked B. their C. they D. tomorrow
Question 6: He said that they will have to set off soon after midnight.
A. that B. will C. set off D. after
Question 7: I think Everybody should take their shoes or sandals over in the pagoda
A. think B. take C. or D. over
Question 8: Many children like to go to Bat Trang ceramic village though they can make their own pottery there
A. Many B. to go C. though D. their
Question 9: Among the countries in Asia, Japan is the most second developed country in the world.
A. Among B. Asia C. most second D. in
Question 10: Mai was chosen because she is a good administrator who gets along for everyone.
A. was chosen B. because C. who D. for
VII. 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 numbers blanks.
Before the exam, gives yourself plenty of time to do everything. Arrive on time but not too early or you will find yourself getting more and more nervous while you wait to start. Try not to talk about the exam before you go in. In the exam, calm yourself ..(1)... by breathing deeply and thinking positively. If possible, start with the questions you can do easily to give you ..…(2)….. Finally, .…(3)….. the exam, don’t join in a discussion about what everyone else did, unless you want to frighten yourself. Above all, remember that exams are not designed to catch you out but to find ..…(4)…..what you know, what you understand and what you can do.
Question 1: A. up B. on C. down D. in
Question 2: A. confidence B. pressure C. reasoning skill D. awareness
Question 3: A. during B. before C. after D. about
Question 4: A. in B. out C. on D. about
B. When you come to the countryside of Vietnam, especially in Hue, you can see a lot of beautiful girls with a palm leaf (1)……… hat on. The conical leaf hat is said the symbol of the Vietnamese nation.The hat is made (2)……… a special kind of bamboo and young and soft palm leaves. The ribs are shaped into a conical form. The diametre of the hat is usually about between forty and fifty-five centimetres; and it is about twenty-five or thirty centimetres high. The ribs are covered with palm leaves which are tightly stitched onto the bamboo frame. Finally, the hat is usually (3)…….. with a coat of furniture - polish oil. The palm leaf conical hat is mainly used to protect from shine or rain. Beneath the broad rim of the hat do Vietnamese girls look more (4)……. and charming? (palm: cây cọ, rim: vành, rib: sườn)
Question 1. A. cone B. conical C. conically D. conicity
Question 2. A. with B. to C. from D. in
Question 3. A. drawn B. written C. painted D. covered
Question 4. A. attract B. attractive C. attraction D. attractiveness
VIII. Read the following passage and write the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer.
A Good manners are a treasure to the people who possess them, as well as to the community they live in. Manners are taught, learnt, and passed from generation to generation. Even 100 years ago, children were taught to behave responsibly. They learnt to respect seniority. Boys learnt to work hard to support their families. Girls learnt to do housework, and to take of others. Loyalty and honesty were highly appreciated. When they made a mistake, they would not let another person be punished for it. That would be cowardly and mean. They were taught that families were strong, and everybody should stick together in adversity. Fortunately, many of these values have been well preserved. They have contributed to making the unique Vietnamese culture, and strengthening our society
Question 1: Good manners are………………………..
A. of great value B. of the community C. traditional D. only for the old
Question 2: The sentence: “When they made a mistake, they would not let another person be punished for it” means they would……………………..
A. deny their mistake B. keep it a secret C. admit their mistake D. be punished
Question 3: “cowardly and mean” is used to describe ……………………behaviour
A. acceptable B. strange C. proper D. unacceptable
Question 4: This passage is about…………………………………
A. people who possess good manners B. what good manners children in the past had
C. the preservation of bad values D. good manners and their values
B. The London Eye, also known as the Millennium Wheel, is a giant observation wheel in London. The entire structure is 135 metres (443 ft) tall and the wheel has a diameter of 120 metres (394 ft). When erected in 1999 it was the world’s tallest observation wheel. It is now one of the most popular attractions in the world. It is considered to be a symbol of London. People make special journeys to see the fascinating giant wheel. 15,000 people can ride the wheel every day. They feel excited to climb above the city and look back down on it. Not just rich people, but everybody can do this. It is public and affordable, and it has become a place of interest in London.
Question 1: How is the London Eye?
A. big B .tall C. giant D. high
Question 2: How tall is it?
A. 135 metres B. 434 feets C. 120 metres D. 394 feetst
Question 3: How many people can ride the wheel every week?
A. 15,000 B.1999 C. 105,000 D. 51,000
Question 4: Why has the giant wheel become a place of interest in London?
A. public B .public and affordable C. fancinating D. affordable
IX. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it.
Question 1: She said: “I can’t do this exercise.”
® She said that ........................................................................................................
Question 2: Why did you put on smart clothes last night? ( dress)
® Why ......................................................................................................................
Question 3: The salary of a soldier is higher than that of a teacher.
® The salary of a teacher is ........................................................................................
Question 4: “Don’t leave your luggage unattended.”
® He asked me ............................................................................................................
Question 5: Minh asked his teacher: “When should I start the computer?”
® Minh asked ...............................................................................................................
Question 6: The prospect of moving to a new flat on the outskirts of Ha Noi made me much happier. (cheer)
® The prospect of ..........................................................................................................
Question 7: Nguyen Quang Dieu high school has lots of well-qualified teachers. Therefore, it attracts many students
® Since Nguyen Quang Dieu high school ..............................................................................
Question 8: The Nile is longer than any river in the world. (highest)
® The Nile is .............................................................................................................
Question 9: He said “I was on my way now ”
® She said that ................................................................................................................
Question 10: Mr Lam has a good relationship with his neighbours
® Mr Lam gets ................................................................................................................
I. Circle 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.
Question 1: A. frustrated B. adulthood C. drumhead D. contribute
Question 2: A. negative B. artisan C. fabulous D. rank
Question 3: A. embarrassed B. delighted C. knocked D. watched
Question 4: A. attracts B. ranks C. laughs D. involves
Question 5: A. responsible B. emergency C. employment D. depression