Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined
1. A. table B. then C. talking D. tall
2. A. island B. compass C. landscape D. plaster
3. A. forest B. desert C. exciting D. expensive
Find the word which has a different stress
4. A. amazing B. backpack C. desert D. suncream
5. A. waterfall B. natural C. mountain D. remember
6. A. landscape B. exciting C. different D. interesting
Question I. Find the word which has different sound in the part underlined.
1. A. wanted B. washed C. worked D. stopped
2. A. mention B. question C. action D. education
3. A. who B. when C. where D. what
4. A. out B. round C. about D. would
5. A. there B. thank C. thirsty D. youth
6. A. worked B. naked C. liked D. looked
Question II. Find the word which has different stress pattern from the others.
1.A. person B. father C. teacher D. enjoy
2. A. prefer B. enjoy C. mother D. agree
3.A. doctor B. father C. picture D. fancy
4.A. pollution B. visit C. listen D. open
5.A. depend B. advise C. affect D. listen
Question III. Give the correct form of the following verbs:
1. I (go) _________ to school by bicycle every day.
2. When I(come)_________ home from work, my mother was cooking dinner.
3.They ( play)_________________football at the moment.
4. If you (study )_________harder, you will pass the exam.
5.I wish he (not leave) _________________ here
Question IV. Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting.
1. He said he would go to England next week. A B C D |
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2. Nam wishes he can speak English fluently. A B C D |
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3. Giang has stayed on her uncle's farm for last week.
A B C D
4. This is the first time I visited a famous place in Hanoi.
A B C D
1/ choose the word or phrase(A,B,C,D) which best completes each of the sentences below. Put a circle round the letter (A,B,C,D) you choose:
1/ Atlanta is the city ..........the Olympic Games were held in 1996
A that B when C where D which
2/ The club is for members only. You......you're a member
A can't go in if B can go in only. C can't go in unless. D can go in unless
3/ Tet is the most important........for Vietnamese people
A celebration . B invention C decotation D preparation
4/ Judy really liked the full_moon festival.......happen in Fall
A which. B who. C whose. D where
5/ On Easter Day young children receive.......or sugar eggs as long as they are good
A education B interesting. C vegetables. D chocolate
6/ Have you sent ......cards to your friends and relatives
A library . B writer. C greetings D name
7/ our family members usually.......and enjoy a family dinner New Year's Day
A. Gather. B would rather. C talking. D met
8/ Tet is also a time for families to clean and ........their homes
A greeting B decorate. C washes . D tidying
9/ How happy we were to spend the Tet........in the countryside
A weekdays B weekends . C crackers. D holidays
Choose the word in which the underlined part is not pronounced the same as those in the other words of the group.
1.A. says B. prays C. plays D. days
2.A. boxes B. washes C. watches D. goes
Choose one word whose stress pattern is different from the others.
3. | A. adorable | B. ability | C. impossible | D. entertainment |
4 | A. engineer | B. corporate | C. difficult | D. different |
Choose the best answer A, B,C or D to complete these sentences:
5.Is it true that you _____________ this woollen hat yourself?
A.knitted B.wove C.did D.carved
6.Nam didn’t know ___________ to find more information about the course.
A.what B.why C.where D.while
7.My grandfather is the ___________ oldest artisan in the village; Ngoc’s grandfather is the oldest.
A.first B.second C.most D.one
8.A ___________ is a solid figure or object, made by carving or shaping wood, stone, clay, etc.
A.painting B.sculpture C.medal D.picture
9.Production methods in the village are normally ___________ from ancestors to the younger generations.
A.passed away B.passed out C.passed up D.passed down
10.It is hard for people of different ___________ to get along in an extended family.
A.generations B.genders C.blood D.families
11.“ Where are you from?”Ba asked Lan. à Ba asked Lan…………………………………………………………………...
a/ where is she from. b/ where she is from. c/ where she was from. d/ where she comes from.
12. “ Do you speak Englis ?” a man asked me. à A man asked me……………………………………………………………
a/ if I speak English b/ if I spoke English c/ whether I spoke English d/ Both b &c are right
Choose the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in the following questions
13: He was asked to account for his presence at the scene of crime.
A. complain B. exchange C. explain D. arrange
14: He didn’t bat an eyelid when he realized he failed the exam again.
A. wasn’t happy B. didn’t want to see C. didn’t show surprise D. didn’t care
Choose the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in the following sentences.
15: She had a cozy little apartment in Boston.
A. uncomfortable B. warm C. lazy D. dirty
16: He was so insubordinate that he lost his job within a week.
A. fresh B. disobedient C. obedient D. understanding
Give right formation of the following words
17. English spelling presents special …........................... … for foreign learners. ( difficult)
18. The school is performing well, but we recognize the need for further ...............… … . ( improve)
19. Let me introduce you a … …...................... university. I think it’s really reliable. ( repute)
20. We placed … ….............. in a number of national newspapers. ( advertise
Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each sentence.
1. Tornadoes are_________ storms which pass overland before a thunderstorm.
A. funnel-shape B. funnel-shapes C. shaped-tunnel D. funnel-shaped
2. Lora didn't want to go to the cinema with us because she_________that film.
A. sees B. is seeing C. has seen D. had seen
3. _________is very harmful to the environment. It makes the water become poisonous.
A. Fishing with nets C. Fishing with worms
B. Using electricity to catch fish D. Using dynamite for fishing
4. Parents shouldn't use physical punishment_________it negatively influences children's development.
A. because B. because of C. although D. in spite of
5. Forests give us fresh air and prevent us_________.
A. against flooded C. against being flooded
B. from flooded D. from being flooded
6. I got up late in the morning because my alarm clock didn't________.
A. go off B. come off C. get off D. put off
7. She cried with_______ when she heard the news. It was her_______.
A. joy/ joyful B. joyful/ joy C. joyfully/ joy D. joy/ joyfully
8. In 1995, a huge earthquake struck Kobe city in Japan and caused severe_________.
A. shift B. damage C. collapse D. destruction
9. Lucy is talking to Huong, her Vietnamese friend, about air pollution in Hanoi.
- Lucy: "Is there anything we can do about the toxic air pollution in Hanoi recently?"
- Huong: "Oh_________- but the only thing we can do is to avoid outdoors and wear masks."
A. That's easy C. You're telling me
B. I don't think I know the answer D. I would say yes
10. Peter: "Hi, David, do you think it's possible for you to have a talk sometime today?" - David: "_________"
A. I'd love to, but I've got a pretty tight schedule today.
B. No more time for me. I have to work with my boss.
C. Excuse me; however, I'm so busy all day from morning.
D. I wish I had been free yesterday to have time with you.
Choose the word or phrase, (A,B,C,D) which best completes each of the sentences below. Put a circle round the letter(A,B,C,D) you choose:
34/ The Chinese and the Vietnamese traditional celebration....... New Year's Day
A calendar. B parting
C meeting D lunar
35/ The Lunar New year holiday is the most important........for Vietnamese people
A special. B celebration. C happening. D season
36/ Everyone in our class likes him because of his .........
A active. B character C sense of humor . D eyes
38/ If we keep our .......clear and clean . We'll enjoy happier and healthier life
A school. B environment C beach. D gasoline
40/ They had waited for the for along time; '.........she didn't come
A besides. B moreover . C however . D because
42/ this is the wallet which she is........
A looking up B looking after. C looking for. D looking at
46/ By........ , it is enjoyable for many Americans to buy a Christmas tree and decorate it
A tradition B celebration C priority. D memory
48/ There is a(n) ............ need for greeting cards when Christmas day comes
A considerate B considerable. C ancient. D terrific
50/Than was an effective......... in that volunteer program. He dedicated most of his time to fixing houses for poor people
A active. B activist. C activity . D actor
52/ People in Ireland dance ....... Easter Day to win prize cakes
A at. B for. C in. D on
54/ Anna Jarvis was the woman.........first thought of Mother's Day
A that. B who she. C she. D whose
56/ January 1st ........widely recognized as New Year's Day in the 1500a
A becomes B become C has become. D became
57/In homes ,presents ....round the Christmas tree on Christmas day
A place. B is placing C are placed. D placed
Fill in the blanks with “WHO, WHICH, or WHERE” :1- The dress ......................... was given to her by her boyfriend no longer fits her well.2- The boy ........................... used to live next door is now a famous basketball player.3- Baseball is the sport ................................... is the most popular in the United States.4- The hotel ............................................................... we stayed was very comfortable.5- That’s the house ....................................................................................... I was born.6- He’s looking for the hospital ............................ was destroyed by last week’s storm.7- I’ve made a lot of friends ................................................. are so warm and friendly.8- I’m going to a party .............................................................................. starts at eight.9- I hate formal occasions like weddings .................... I have to put on a jacket and tie.10- There are the children ........................................................... took part in the parade.VIII- Finish the second sentences so that it has the same meaning with the first one :1- Although it rained heavily, we went to Hoa’s birthday party.In spite .....................................................................................................................................................2- The owners of the restaurants are usually very rich.The people who .......................................................................................................................................3- Despite his intelligence, he doesn’t study well at school.Even ........................................................................................................................................................4- Their wedding was held in a very lovely church.The church which ....................................................................................................................................5- It was such a cold day that we stayed indoors.The day ...................................................................................................................................................IX- Make a cross on the correct answer A, B, C, or D in the following sentences : 1- By ______________, it is enjoyable for many Americans to buy a Christmas tree and decorate it.A. celebration B. tradition C. priority D. memory2- Was the movie “Star wars” ________________________ for an Oscar ?A. taken B. recognized C. nominated D. accepted3- There is a(n) ___________________ need for greetings cards when Christmas day comes.A. considerable B. considerate C. terrific D. ancient4- He is famous for his ________________. He is very helpful to those less fortunate than himself.A. kind B. unkind C. kindly D. kindness5- Tuan was an effective ____________________ in that volunteer programme. A. active B. activitist C. actor D. activity6- _________________ Easter, many children and adults enjoy painting eggs.A. On B. At C. During D. In7- People in Ireland dance __________________ Easter Day to win prize cakes.A. on B. at C. for D. in8- Easter is a joyful festival _____________________ comes in early spring.A. which B. that it C. where D. when9- Anna was the woman _________________ first thought of Mother’s day.A. that B. who she C. she D. whose10- Mrs. Thoa is generous to the poor __________________ she is not rich.A. although B. but C. however D. so11- January 1st _________________ widely recognized as New Year’s Day in the 1500s.A. becomes B. become C. has become D. became12- In homes, presents __________________ round the Christmas tree on Christmas day.A. place B. is piacing C. placed D. are placed13- Passover, a Jewish festival, ____________________ freedom from slavery.A. is celebrated B. celebrate C. celebrates D. celebrating14- Father’s Day _______________ a national holiday in America since 1972.A. has been B. was C. is D. will be15- “You are a great dancer, Doris !” “Thanks, Rita. ____________________________.”A. That’s very nice of you to say so C. Well doneB. Let’s have a celebration D. I’m an awful dancer
Mark the letter A, B, C or to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions.
1. A. washed B. cooked C. clapped D. cleared
2. A. translated B. succeeded C. introduced D. initiated
3. A. washes B. teaches C. changes D. likes
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of main stress in each of the following questions.
4. A. linguistics B. favorite C. demanding D. geography
5. A. university B. examination C. sociology D. geographical
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct option to fill each of the following blanks.
6. He has not been offered the job because he cannot meet the _______ of the company.
A. requirements B. applicants C. information D. education
7. A _______ is an official document that you receive when you have completed a course of study or training.
A. vocation B. subject C. certificate D. grade
8. Many people have objected to the use of animals in _____ experiments.
A. science B. scientist C. scientific D. scientifically
9. Students also have the opportunity to choose from a wide range of _______ courses in the university.
A. compulsory B. optional C. required D. limited
10. Higher education _______ have risen this year for the first time in more than a decade.
A. applies B. applications C. applicable D. applicants
11.An _______ is a student at a university or college who is studying for his or her first degree.
A. undergraduate B. application C. insurance D. exam
12.- Which subject do you _______ at university? - I major in Math.
A. do B. make C. practice D. demonstrate
13. She has made an _______for the job as a nursery teacher because she likes children.
A. apply B. applicant C. appliance D. application
14. Whenever something goes wrong, everyone _______ it on me.
A. charges B. blames C. insists D. accuses
15. Ellen didn’t get _______very well _______the roommate.
A. up/ with B. on/ to C. up/ to D. on/ with
16. Sarah was very excited _______going to college.
A. on B. with C. about D. to
17. Alice was not used to _______different people every day at college.
A. meet B. meeting C. met D. to meet
18. Did you see that fascinating wildlife program _______television last night?
A. on B. at C. in D. by
19. Music is clearly different _______language.
A. with B. from C. in D. of
20. My school is _______the hospital and the post office.
A. in B. near C. between D. behind
21. Quoc Tu Giam was_______to be the first university of Vietnam.
A. considered B. founded C. noticed D. called
22. If I were you, I would advise her _______the new teaching method.
A. try B. trying C. tries D. to try
23. Working for 12 hours a day _______her very tired.
A. make B. makes C. made D. making
24. Either you or I _______wrong.
A. am B. is C. were D. are
25. If I had known you were in hospital, I _______to see you.
A. will come B. came C. would come D. would have come
26. If anyone _______me, tell him I’ll be back later, Mary.
A. was calling B. calls C. call D. called
27. If I _______ 10 years younger, I _______ the job.
A. am / will take B. was / have taken
C. had been / will have taken D. were / would take
28. I would send her a fax if I _______ her number.
A. know B. knew C. had known D. could know
29. If I_______the chance, I would have been trained to be a doctor.
A. have had B. had had C. would have D. would have had
30. If it _______ warm yesterday, we would have gone to the beach.
A. was B. were C. had been D. could be
I. Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is differently from that of the rest in the following question.
Question 1. A. watches B. advises C. roses D. programmes
Question 2. A. advised B. washed C. looked D. danced
Question 3. A. inflation B. inhabitant C. standard D. agriculture
Question 4. A. economy B. industry C. qualify D. priority
Question 5. A. domestic B. initiated C. situation D. priority
II. Choose the one answer A,B,C or D which best completes the sentence or has the same meaning as the underlined word(s).
Question 6. Economic reforms are often carried ______ to promote the developing of a country.
A. out B. on C. for D. in
Question 7. Being aware ______ the importance of economic reforms, the Vietnamese Communist Party initiated an overall economic reform policy.
A. for B. at C. of D. in
Question 8. For more than ten years, we have seen the significant ______ in the economy of our country.
A. develop B. developments C. developers D. developed
Question 9. Considering peasants make up nearly 80% of Vietnam’s population.
A. specialists B. economists C. professors D. farmers
Question 10. In the future many large corporation will be wiped out and millions of jobs will be lost.
A. companies B. services C. supermarkets D. farms
Question 11. Domestic chores will no longer be a burden thanks to the inventions of labor-saving devices.
A. Official B. Household C. Schooling D. Foreign
Question 12. In spite ______, the baseball game was not cancelled.
A. the rain B. of the rain C. it was raining D. there was a rain
Question 13. ______ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.
A. In spite B. In spite of C. Despite D. Although
Question 14. The children slept well, despite ______ .
A. it was noise B. the noise C. of the noise D. noisy
Question 15. ______ they are brothers, they do not look like.
A. Although B. Even C. Despite D. In spite of
Question 16. She left him ______ she still loved him.
A. in spite B. even though C. in spite of D. despite
Question 17. The doctor advised him __________ up smoking.
A. giving B. to give C. gave D. give
Question 18. “Would you like a chocolate?” _ “_________”
A. No, please. B. I like. C. I want. D. No, thanks. I am on a diet.
Question 19. “Let’s go to the movie now”. “Oh! _________”
A. Good idea! B.I don’t. C. Why’s that? D. I need it.
Question 20. We _________ dinner when they _________.
A. just finished/ had come B. had just finished/ came
C. was just finishing/ come D. has just finished/ came
Question 21. She _________ the piano since she was ten.
A. has played B. has been played C. plays D. is playing
Question 22. It took my father two days _________ the table.
A. to make B. making C. to be made D. is being made
Question 23. These new economic reforms has allowed for international ______ and development in the country.
A. pay B. renovation C. investment D. opportunity
Question 24. There was a shortage of schools and hospitals.
A. not tall enough B. small number C. plenty D. lack
Question 25. Since Doi Moi period, our country has undergone substantial changes.
A. developed B. experienced C. determined D. worked
Question 26. He refused to give up work, _________ he’s won a million pounds.
A. despite B. however C. even though D. as though
Question 27. She used to ________ in the countryside.
A. living B. lives C. lived D. live
Question 28. I will see him when he________ here tomorrow.
A. comes B. will come C. has come D. come
Question 29. The light________ out while we were having tea.
A. was going B. had gone C. has gone D. went
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group.
1. A. southern B. feather C. there D. breath
2. A. beloved B. prepared C. retired D. improved
3. A. spread B. dealt C. heat D. dream