Ex 1: 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.

1. A. school                 B. cook                        C. foot                         D. look

2. A. club                    B. flu                           C. who                         D. lose

3. A. afternoon            B. flood                       C. soon                        D. shampoo

4. A. activity               B. ship                         C. dinner                     D. kitchen

5. A. thank                  B. thin                         C. land                        D. ceremony

6. A. basic                   B. table                       C. brave                      D. majority

7. A. money                B. thankful                  C. ethnic                     D. enjoy

8. A. village                B. disagree                  C. message                  D. cottage

9. A. open                   B. contact                    C. office                      D. college

10. A. terrace              B. staircase                 C. crop                         D. culture

11. A. gong                 B. general                   C. garden                    D. pig

12. A. group                B. gather                     C. village                    D. tiger

13. A. sun                    B. country                   C. sing                         D. knife

14. A. fun                    B. drink                       C. son                          D. wind

15. A. knock               B. key                          C. pocket                     D. milk

16. A. chopstick          B. chicken                   C. cheek                      D. character

17. A. age                    B. give                         C. garden                    D. guitar

18. A. sugar                B. full                          C. lunch                      D. put

Ex 2: 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.

1. A. market                         B. attend                              C. gather                              D. mountain

2. A. water                           B. collect                             C. statue                               D. enjoyable

3. A. admire                         B. lantern                             C. unload                             D. affect

4. A. cattle                           B. harvest                             C. pressure                                       D. perform

5. A. tradition                      B. custom                             C. worship                           D. offering

6.   A. relaxing                     B. travelling                         C. visiting      D. listening

7.   A. communal                 B. tradition                          C. overlook      D. nomadic

8.   A. minority                    B. notification                     C. attractive      D. addicted

9.   A. countryside               B. tradition                          C. harvester      D. cultivate

10. A. custom                      B. livestock                          C. highland      D. bamboo

11. A. following                  B. including                         C. poultry      D. worship

12. A. village                       B. bamboo                           C. away      D. obey

13. A. custom                      B. worship                           C. maintain      D. midnight

14. A. respect                       B. mention                           C. expert      D. worship

15. A. mission                     B. explain                            C. concentrate      D. manner

Ex 3: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

1. I am not sure who lives happier: nomads or city dwellers.

      A. who                           B. lives                                 C. happier                                 D. city dwellers

2. A camel runs much more slowly as a horse.

      A. A                               B. runs                                 C. much                               D. as

3. How many water do you drink everyday?

      A. How many                B. do                                    C. drink      D. everyday

4. Nam often drives more careful than his classmate.

                        A                     B      C    D

5. We have a tradition of holding a family reunion on a first day of Tet.

A. a                             B. a                              C. family reunion       D. A

6. It takes me a hour to finish my homework.

            A         B         C                     D

7. Tom has just eaten some biscuits, an apple, and an orangejuice .

A. has                          B. biscuit                    C. and                          D. an

8. Were they have boarding schools for minority students in 1960?

A. Were                      B. have                        C. schools                   D. minority students

9. How many cheese do you need to make three pizzas?

A. How many             B. cheese                     C. to make                  D. pizzas

10. It’s very interesting to find that ancient Egyptians worshipped a Sun.

A. interesting              B. to find                     C. Egyptians               D. a                

Question 1. Look at the signs. Choose the best answer for the question.

     A. Food and drink are not allowed in this place.

     B. Do not bring food or drink from outside into this place.

     C. Be careful when eating and drinking outside this place.

     D. Do not eat or drink anything outside this place.

Question 2. Look at the signs. Choose the best answer for the question.

Question 3. Look at the signs. Choose the best answer for the question

     A. You must look after your cameras in this area.

     B. Cameras can be used in this area.

     C. This area is supervised by camera.

     D. Cameras can only be used for security

Question 4. Look at the signs. Choose the best answer for the question.

       A. Today you can buy apples at a cheaper price before 6 p.m.

       B. You can't buy any apples before 6 p.m.

       C. You can buy cheaper apples after 6 p.m.

       D. You can only buy apples today.

Question 5. What does this sign mean?

A. You can drive 40 miles per hour or more.          B. You must drive at 40 miles per hour.          C. You cannot drive faster than 40 miles per hour.          D. The minimum speed is 40 miles per hour.

V. Read the passage. For questions from 1 to 5, choose the correct option A, B, C or D that best suits each blank.

     I go on the Internet every day, but I’ve never (1) _______ more than an hour at a time online. I’ve got laptop and also a smartphone, so I can use the Internet anywhere. Today, for instance, I've been online three times.

     Mainly I just email my friends. I read online magazines and I look (2) _____ information, too. I also compare prices of things, (3) _______ I’ve never bought anything online because I don’t think it’s safe.

     I’m not an Internet addict, but some of my friends (4) ____. One friend of mine always looks tired because he spends all night online. Although he’s got a lot of bad marks for the exams, he hasn't changed his habits.

     In my experience, it’s very useful for people who use the Internet (5) ____________.

Question 1. A. spend                     B. spending                     C. spent                         D. spended

Question 2. A. at                           B. in                                C. for                            D. up

Question 3. A. because                 B. but                              C. although                   D. so

Question 4. A. is                           B. were                            C. are                            D. was

Question 5. A. sensible                 B. sensibly                      C. sensibleness             D. sensely

VI. Read the text and choose the correct answer

     Most people watch TV in their leisure time. A television is considered essential in every household. It can be the source of entertainment for all members in the family. There are always programmes suitable for different ages, genders and interests... Watching TV is a great way to spend time and bond with your family. Besides the entertainment value, TV shows can also be educational with cooking programmes, documentaries...TV is also a way to expand your mind and see places you couldn't in real life. However, spending too much time in front of the TV makes you a couch potato, lazy person who watches TV a lot. It can negatively affect your physical health because you are less likely to exercise. Your creativity and imagination can also be limited because of television.

1. Which of the following would be the best title of the passage?

         A. Television and Household.

         B. Entertainment for family members.

         C. Advantages and Disadvantages of watching TV.

         D. Imagination from Television.

2. What proves that television serves all members in the family?

         A. TV programmes are designed for different genders.

         B. TV programmes are designed for all ages.

         C. TV programmes are designed for various interests.

         D. All are correct.

3. According to the writer, what are the advantages of watching TV?

         A. Connecting family members.                                 C. Opening your mind.

         B. Providing knowledge.                                             D. All are correct.

4. According to the writer, what are the disadvantages of watching TV?

         A. Improving your physical health.                             C. A and B are incorrect.

         B. Encouraging your imagination.                              D. A and B are correct.

5. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?

         A. It costs much money to own a television.

         B. People watch TV for entertaining.

         C. A couch potato may had bad physical health.

         D. There are cooking programmes and documentaries on TV

VII. Read the text and choose the correct answer

     With the habit of working in teams and being helpful to one other, villagers usually earn their living from farming, raising livestock and making handicrafts. They live in a small community with a temple or a communal cultural house where great events, such as festivals worshipping the village god and traditional games are organized. Villagers in the Southern usually live in houses lined up along central road and built on stilts to keep above flood waters. Along the coastal lines, fishermen depend on the sea as a means of livelihood. In the Central of Vietnam, a place suffering lots of natural disasters all the year round, citizens tend to be more studious and hard-working than those in regions with favourable conditions. People in the central highlands and the northern mountains live by growing rice, rubber trees coffee and tea as well as hunting.

(Source: Adapted from Vietnam Travel Center)

Question 1. Which can be the topic of the passage?

         A. Villagers across the country                                   B. Villagers around the world

         C. Vietnamese life in the countryside                          D. Vietnamese life in the city

Question 2. Which activity is NOT MENTIONED as a way for villagers to earn their livings?

         A. Farming                           B. Fishing                        C. Studying                   D. Hunting

Question 3. Why do Southern villagers need to build their houses on stilt?

         A. To protect the house from being attacked by wild animals

         B. To protect the house from being flooded

         C. To protect the house from earthquakes

         D. To protect the house from evil things

Question 4. Which sentence is NOT TRUE according to the passage?

         A. There are many disasters in the Central of Vietnam

         B. Houses in the Southern part of Vietnam often

         C. People in the Northern Mountainous earn their livings by hunting

         D. Villagers often work individually

Question 5. Which explanation has the closest meaning to the word "studious" in the passage?

         A. spending a lot of time studying                               B. lacking of academic knowledge

         C. being lazy in studying                                             D. being very intelligent

C. READING

1. Choose the correct answer to fill in the blanks

Question 1: A. auditorium            B. classroom                   C. gymnasium              D. stadium

Question 2: A. on                          B.in                                 C. at                              D. of

Question 3: A. their                      B. theirs                          C. our                            D. ours

Question 4: A. Unless                   B. If`                                C. Because                    D. Although

II. Choose the correct answer to fill in the blanks

Question 1. A. by                          B. of                                C. to                              D. from

Question 2. A. the                         B. an                                C. x (no article)            D. a

Question 3. A. Write                     B. Speak                          C. Read                         D. Watch

Question 4. A. failure                    B. failing                         C. failed                        D. fail

III. Read the text and choose the correct answer

Hi Luke,

Did you watch that program about natural disasters last night? It was excellent! I was a bit bored at the beginning because the first disaster was snow coming down a mountainside. I am not sure that (1) ________ are really disasters, but they are horrible for skiers.

After the first break, there was a sad story about a (2) ____________ in a part of India. It didn't rain for nine months, and there was no water in any of the lakes or rivers. All the food plants died, and people brought things into the area by truck every day.

Next, we had a story about a kind of storm. It turns very fast over water and sometimes causes a lot of damage when it goes over land. It is called a (3) ____________.

There's another program next week about other natural disasters, but this program ended with some advice. The presenter said people need to be ready, but that is strange because he also said there is often no (4) _________ that a natural disaster will happen.

Next week, we will learn about the (5) ____________ of natural disasters, which will be very interesting. Do you want to come and watch it with me?

Best wishes,

Chris

Question 1.   A. blizzards              B. avalanches                  C. landslides                 D. earthquakes

Question 2.   A. heat wave            B. drought                       C. wildfire                    D. fire

Question 3.   A. typhoon               B. tsunami                       C. wave                         D. wind

Question 4.   A. extinguisher        B. kit                               C. plan                          D. warning

Question 5.   A. expects                B. informs                       C. causes                       D. supplies

IV. Read the text and choose the correct answer

What kind of hobby do you have?

There are three main types of hobbies. In the first type, you play something, like a sport, a board game, or a video game. Many people in the USA play soccer, baseball, and basketball. In sports, people are usually in (1) ________, but sometimes one person plays against another person, in tennis, for example. Chess is a popular (2) ________ game with many people. Many teenagers and younger children love playing games on their computers. In all of these hobbies, there is a competition between people.

In the second type of hobby, people do an activity outside on their own, for example, skateboarding, cycling, or rock climbing. There is no (3) ________ here. People do the activities because they are fun.

In the third type of hobby, people make something, such as a model plane, a cake, or a piece of clothing. Most people do this kind of hobby on their own, but in the end, they can show their parents and their friends. Some people collect interesting things, like stamps or money from (4) ________ countries. They put the things in a book or in a drawer. In the past, people collected insects like butterflies in this way, but that is not a (5) _______ hobby now.

Question 1. A. sides                      B. teams                          C. classes                      D. groups

Question 2. A. boring                   B. bored                          C. board                        D. born

Question 3. A. competition          B. play                             C. competitors              D. players

Question 4. A. strange                  B. old                              C. those                         D. foreign

Question 5. A. interested              B. popular                       C. extreme                    D. present

Since 1991, when, for the first time, overseas adoptions were permitted, adoption laws in China 1________ on more than one occasion. Chinese law permits only one child for the majority of Chinese families, and, as many families would prefer a boy, this has resulted in a large number of girls becoming available for adoption overseas. Many children born in China are now in the USA. It is forecast that by the early 2020s, as many as 100,000 children from China 2________ by American families.
3________ no bones about it, although life has 4________ for many of these children, growing up in a different culture can have its problems. The extent to which issues of cultural identity and cultural isolation can affect such children is 5________ between experts. However, nobody denies the difficulties faced by people who 6________ fend for themselves from a young age in an environment where they have looked different to everybody else.
It is no wonder that some young people have expressed 7________ with their host society, and begun to question their role within that society, and their own sense of belonging. These children had their lives 8________ at a very young age. There is a growing realization that many of them need real contact with other Asian-Americans, and need real validation of the racial and cultural issues they encounter in their lives.

1    a had altered     b were being altered     c having altered     d have been altered

2    a will be adopting     b will have adopted     c will have been adopting    d will have been adopted

3    a Make     b Show     c Shape     d Take

4    a improved     b transformed     c reverted     d enhanced

5    a skin and bones     b a bone of contention     c close at hand     d hand in hand

6    a having had to     b would have to     c having to     d have had to

7    a isolation     b disaffection     c association     d marginalization

8    a turned the corner     b made great strides     c turned upside down     d back to square one

B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR

III. Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete each of the following questions.

Question 1. _______, the sky became very dark, and the storm came with strong winds and heavy rain.

              A. Logically                    B. Suddenly                    C. Luckily                     D. Normally

Question 2. She won't pass the exam if she _____ hard.

              A. doesn't study              B. studies                        C. will study                 D. won't study

Question 3. Sue likes ______ activities, such as playing soccer, cycling and camping.

              A. outdoors                     B. indoor                         C outdoor                      D. indoors

Question 4. People living near the beach should move ______ a safe place before a typhoon hits.

              A. near                            B. outside                        C. up                             D. to

Question 5. A lot of people ________ trash into rivers and make the water polluted.

              A. throw                          B. pass                             C. shoot                        D. kick

Question 6. You should wear a helmet if you're going ______.

              A. out for a walk             B. swimming                  C. fishing                      D. skateboarding

Question 7. Governments should prevent people ______ cutting down trees in the forests.

              A. with                            B. into                             C. from                         D. on

Question 8. ___________ is the sport of moving over the ground wearing shoes with wheels.

              A. Cycling                       B. Roller skating             C. Skiing                       D. Karate

Question 9. Photography is his hobby, so he __________ traveling and taking photos.

              A. really likes                  B. really like                   C. doesn't really like     D. would like

Question 10. Green forests provide more spaces _______ animals and birds.

              A. with                            B. for                               C. into                           D. onto

Question 11. Their flight to Da Lat ________ at 6.50 a.m. tomorrow.

              A. will leave                    B. leave                           C. leaves                       D. is leaving

Question 12. We have English classes _______ Tuesday and Thursday.

              A. in                                B. on                                C. from                         D. at

Question 13. “_____ damage did the blizzard cause?"

              A. How many                  B. How long                    C. How much               D. How wide

Question 14. We won't leave the movie theater ______ the action movie ends.

              A. from                            B. to                                C. until                          D. during

Question 15. You should use _____ more to save the environment.

              A. public transportation           B. vehicles                    C. cars                    D. airplanes

Question 16. The New Year's Countdown party ______ at the city's square tomorrow.

              A. takes off                     B. takes on                      C. takes place               D. takes care

Question 17. People shouldn't use plastic bags _______ they can reduce land pollution.

              A. but                              B. that                             C. so that                       D. although

Question 18. We finished third in the tug: kéo _______ war competition last year.

              A. from                            B. to                                C. in                              D. of

Question 19. Turning off the air conditioner ten minutes before leaving saves a lot of _______.

              A. plastic                         B. air                               C. water                        D electricity

Question 20. Having too _____ vehicles on the streets causes pollution in the city.

              A. some                           B. any                              C. much                        D. many

Question 21. My sister seldom plays badminton after work, she prefers _____ in the nearby river.

              A. swims                         B. to swim                       C. to swimming            D. swam

Question 22. A: ______ can we buy a first aid kit?

                     B: At a drugstore: hiệu thuốc.

              A. Why                            B. When                          C. Where                      D. Who

Question 23. There weren't ______ chairs in the room, so some of us had to stand.

              A. much                          B. too much                     C. enough                     D. lots

Question 24. In case of an earthquake, hide ______ a hard object like a table or bed.

              A. above                          B. under                          C. inside                        D. near

Question 25. When ________ pollution happens, the water temperature in streams, rivers and lakes, or oceans changes.

              A. water                          B. thermal                       C. temperature              D. heat

Question 26. The sight of too many telephones poles: cột điện thoại, advertising billboards: bảng quảng cáo, overhead power lines: đường diện trên cao, or shop signs: biển cửa hàng may cause ______.

              A. light pollution            B. air pollution                C. visual pollution        D. sight pollution

Question 27. Many children around the world are suffering from birth defects: dị tật bẩm  because their parents are ____ to radiation.

              A. worked                       B. exposed                      C. expressed                 D. supposed

IV. PUT THE SENTENCES IN THE CORRECT ORDER

Question 01: Put the sentences (a-c) in the correct order, then fill in the blank to make a logical text.

     We were excited about our annual school sports day. However, things didn't go exactly as planned. ______

         a. During the relay race, one of the runners tripped and fell, which caused a delay.

         b. The events were well-organized, and everyone was ready to compete.

         c. Despite the mishap, we managed to finish the races, and the day ended on a positive note.

              A. b-a-c                           B. a-b-c                           C. c-b-a                         D. b-c-a

Question 02: Choose the sentence that you can end the text (in Question 01) most appropriately.

              A. The sports day was successful, and everyone had a lot of fun.

              B. We had to postpone the sports day until the following week.

              C. The relay race was cancelled due to the accident.

              D. We were disappointed, but we learned how to handle unexpected situations.

Question 03: Put the sentences (a-c) in the correct order, then fill in the blank to make a logical text.

     We had an unforgettable holiday in Singapore last week. Things didn't go on as smoothly as we had expected before. ______.

         a. Upon our arrival at the Safari park 2 hours later, we realized that it was closed for maintenance.

         b. It all started when my parents decided to visit the Safari park.

         c. We were so excited about the trip, but the moment that we left the hotel, it started raining.

              A. b-c-a                           B. a-c-b                           C. c-b-a                         D. b-a-c

Question 04: Choose the sentence that you can end the text (in Question 03) most appropriately.

              A. Then we asked a local man who lived nearby how to get to the park.

              B. First, the park kis really a must-visit for all nature lovers.

              C. We finally got back to the hotel with sadness and disappointment.

              D. To begin with, we had a lot of fun exploring the different animal exhibit here.

Question 05: Put the sentences (a-c) in the correct order, then fill in the blank to make a logical text.

     Coffee is a favorite drink for many people. ______.

         a. At first, it was used mainly in Middle Eastern countries, but now it's enjoyed worldwide.

         b. Furthermore, coffee is often associated with social gatherings and meetings.

         c. Additionally, it helps people stay awake and alert during the day.

              A. a-c-b                           B. b-a-c                           C. c-b-a                         D. a-b-c

Question 06: Choose the sentence that you can end the text (in Question 05) most appropriately.

              A. This is why coffee shops are popular everywhere.

              B. Coffee is more than just a drink; it's a lifestyle.

              C. However, coffee can also cause health issues.

              D. Finally, coffee is only popular in some regions.

Question 07: Put the sentences (a-c) in the correct order, then fill in the blank to make a logical text.

     We were on our way to the airport to catch an early flight. Everything seemed to be going well until we hit a major problem. ______.

         a. When we finally arrived at the airport, we were told that the check-in had already closed.

         b. We got stuck in a traffic jam that lasted for more than an hour.

         c. We tried calling the airline, but there was nothing they could do.

              A. b-c-a                           B. c-a-b                           C. a-b-c                         D. b-a-c

Question 08: Choose the sentence that you can end the text (in Question 07) most appropriately.

              A. Luckily, we managed to book another flight for later that day.

              B. We missed the flight, so we had to reschedule our trip.

              C. We arrived just in time and caught the flight.

              D. After missing the flight, we decided to explore the city instead.

V. CLOSEST AND OPPOSITE MEANING

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to underlined words in each of the following questions.

Question 1. His school is located in the mountainous area.

              A. lain                             B. stood                           C. situated                     D. stayed

Question 2. Button decided to continue with his studies for another two years.

              A. get on                         B. go on                           C. carry out                   D. turn off

Question 3. The Internet is available only in cities and towns, so we cannot easily get access to it in the countryside.

              A. visiting                       B. existing                       C. safe                           D. helpful

Question 4. My elder brother failed the exam, which depressed my parents.

              A. satisfied                      B. encouraged                 C. pleased                     D disappointed

Question 5. I only have time to tell you the main idea of it, not the details.

              A. story                           B. gist                              C. list                            D. start

Question 6. Wildlife on Earth is disappearing fast and will continue to do so unless urgent action is taken.

              A vanishing                     B. damaging                    C. polluting                   D. destroying

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions.

Question 1. The church is quite an ancient building.

              A. old                              B. fresh                            C. historic                     D. modern

Question 2. She's been trying to find a good job in the city and she's finally succeeded.

              A. stopped                       B. failed                          C. lost                           D. managed

Question 3. Our children must attend some acceptable school during the years of compulsory education.

              A. advisory                      B. inspirational               C. commercial              D. voluntary

Question 4. Ignoring the danger to himself, Freddie dived into the river to save the puppy.

              A. Neglecting                  B. Overlooking               C. Watching                  D. Noticing

Question 5. When you bought that new computer a couple of years ago, you probably thought its 500-megabyte hard disk would last forever.

              A. certainly                     B. absolutely                   C. possibly                    D. generally

Question 6. When being interviewed, you should focus on what the interviewer is saying or asking you.

              A. to pay no attention to                                         B. be interested in

              C. be related                                                            D. express interested in

E. WRITING

I. Rewrite the following sentences using the words given

Question 1. Use/less/ energy/help/us/save/ money/conserve/ environment/.

→ _ ___________________________________________________________________________________

Question 2. What sports/Ben and Ed/prefer/play/weekend/?

→ _ ___________________________________________________________________________________

Question 3. Where/Bill/prefer/play soccer/his friends/after school/?

→ __________________________________________________________________________________

Question 4. Maya/like/play tug of war/her classmates/schoolyard.

→ _________________________________________________________________________________

Question 5. Escape plan/ will/help/you/know/how/get/outside/go/safe/place/.

→  __________________________________________________________________________________

Question 6. Children/Vietnam/ dislike/play/baseball/ free time.

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Question 7. In/children/ the city/play/ the countryside/ freely/ than/more/in.

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Question 8. changed/in/has/ a lot/ten/over/Life/ the/ countryside/past/ the/ years/.

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II. Rewrite the following sentences with the given words and/or beginnings in such a way that the meanings stay unchanged.

Question 1. I don't have much money. I can't buy that phone. (ENOUGH)

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Question 2. I'll call the police if you don't leave me alone. (UNLESS)

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Question 3. My mother hates noisy parties and crowded places. (NEVER)

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Question 4. Who will take care of the garden while you are away? (LOOK)

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Question 5. Could you help me with this box? (MIND)

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Question 6. She likes to hang out with friends on Saturday evening. (INTERESTED)

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Question 7. To have a healthy lifestyle, we should exercise a lot. (SO THAT)

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Question 8. Exercise regularly and you will be fit and healthy. (IF)

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