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Test Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 1: A decided B moved C carried D believed Question 2: A population B poverty C postpone D modern Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions Question 3: A.college B remote C provide D enough Question 4: A national B negative C terrific D terrible 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 Question 5: Safe birth-control methods for family planning is not available to eveyone A safe birth-control B for C is not D available to Question 6: The return to traditional family values are a reaction against the permissiveness of recent decades A to B are C against D permissiveness Question 7: My father always dreamt of become a doctor but his family was too poor to send him to school A dreamt of B become C too D to Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 8: If John the plane, he would be here by now A missed B didn’t miss C would miss D hadn’t missed Question 9: If the police arrest you, don’t say until your lawyer gets there A anything B nothing C something D some thing Question 10: We strongly recommend against sickness or injury A ensuring B insuring C protesting D protecting Question 11: If you me , I A hadn’t reminded/ would have forgotten B hadn’t remembered / would have forgotten C didn’t remind/ would have forgotten D didn’t remember/ would have forgotten Question 12: Peter Helen on her new baby A greeted B congratulated C welcomed D cheered Question 13: You said that the vegetables were fresh, but they didn’t … fresh to me A sound B make C taste D eat Question 14: Tomorrow is our second wedding _ A celebration B present C gift D anniversary Question 15 A temple here hundreds of years ago A exist B existed C existing D existence Question 16: By half past ten tomorrow morning I along the motorway A.will drive B am driving C drive D will be dring Question 17: Traditionally, Vietnamese people tend to behave to make a favorable impression on the first day of the year A funnily B politely C variously D occsionallly Question 18: Ann hoped to join the club, she could make important business contacts there A inviting B being invited C to invite D to be invited Question 19: She often thinks carefully any questions A before answering B before having answered C by answering D having answering Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges Question 20: “I apologize to you for not keeping my promise.” - “ _” A Well, that’s out of question B Your apology is accepted C I am grateful to that D That was very sweet of you Question 21: Two friends Daisy and Mary are talking Daisy : -"Let's have a pizza." Mary : -" " A Not again B It doesn't matter C It’s a good idea D Not really Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 22: In tonight’s quiz, our contestants have come from all over the country A losers B judges C competitors D winners Question 23: He was so happy that he kept grinning all the time A shouting B thrilling C exciting D smiling broadly Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 24: Their classmates are writing letters of acceptance A agree B admission C refusal D confirmation Question 25: Because it was not Sunday, I was surprised at how crowded the shopping mall was A full B narrow C old D empty Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 26: They broke with tradition and got maried quietly A They broke the laws and got married quietly B They did things differently and got married quietly C They did not obey their parent’s and got married in silence D They wanted to rebel and decided to get married in silence Question 27: “remember to lock the door!” my father said A My father reminded me remembering to lock the door B My father reminded me to remember to lock the door C My father reminded me locking the door D My father reminded me to lock the door Question 28: The children couldn't go swimming because the sea was too rough A.The children were not calm enough to swim in the sea B The sea was rough enough for the children to swim in C The sea was too rough for the children to go swimming D The sea was too rough to the children's swimming Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 29: We didn’t have enough money We didn’t go on holiday A If we had had enough money, we would have gone on holiday B If we hadn’t had enough money, we wouldn’t have gone on holiday C We would go on holiday if we had enough money D We wouldn’t go on holiday if we didn’t have enough money Question 30: 'It was nice of you to invite me to your birthday party Thanks very much.” Mike said to me A Mike thanked me to invite him to my birthday party B Mike thanked me for inviting him to my birthday party C Mike thanked me to inviting him to my birthday party D Mike thanked me inviting him to my birthday party Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions With increasing development and use of computer technology, there is a new disease to worry about Computer “viruses”, programs designed to sabotage computers, are infecting computers in corporations, homes, and universities These viruses spread exponentailly, much like biological contagion, and then disrupt the affected systems The virus secretly attaches itself to other programs and can then delete or alter files The damage is generally activated by using computer’s clock Then, any, program that is executed may be exposesd to the virus, including programs spread through telephone connections Because of the increasing incident of virus infiltration, business and agencies are becoming wary of sharing software Security policies need to be increased as immunity programs Another problem relating to computers is computer crime The increased use of computers in business has been accompanied by a corresponding increase in computer crime Computers are used in business, in ever-increasing numbers to store, process and distribute information At the same time, thefts by computer are on the rise The costs to the victims of computer crime are very high In his book, Crime by computer, computer expert Donn B parker estimated htat financial losses to business from computer thefts exceeded $10 billion in 1978 Although Parker’s estimate is based on documented cases, no one really knows the extent of computer crime because thefts by computers are almost impossible to discover Parker stated that there was no reliable way to detect computer thefts It was not just the money they controlled; they controlled data, and data was power Question 31: The most people interested in reading this passage would probally be ………………… A government officials B teachers C doctors D computer users Question 32: The virus is ……………… A a microbe B an insect C a program D a disk Question 33: It is inferred that a commpany can protect itself from the virus by ……………… A keeping clean B spreading programs by telephone C not using shared software D using shared software carefully Question 34: The word “sabotage” in first paragraph means…… A secretly appear B secretly damage C secretly destroy D secretly show up Question 35: How computer viruses cause problems for the affected systems? A By deleting or altering files B By attaching themselves to other programs and then deleting or altering files C By damaging the affected systems D By attaching themselves to the affected systems Question 36: According to the writer, computer crime will increase…………… A with the increasing use of computers in business B with the increased use of computers in business C with the development of computer D with the use of computers in business Question 37: Why can’t people know the extent of computer crime? A Because thefts by computers are very smart B Because it is almost impossible to find out thefts by computers C Because people have ineffective programs D Because this is a new problem Question 38: Why is computer crime a serious problem? A Because it is very smart C Because people have no way to prevent it B Because nothing can prevent it D Because it causes heavy financial losses Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks The (39)…………….full moon after the Chinese New Year, the 15th day of the first Lunar month, is the occasion for the Lantern Festival It is customary to eat (40)………… sweet dumplings called yuanxiao and enjoy(41)…………… lanterns during this festival Yuanxiao, round balls made of glutinous rice flour stuffed sugar fillings, sympolize reunion The custom of enjoying lanterns at this time of the year dates back to the first century, and has continued to be popular throughout China up to the present day On this festive night, many cities(42)……………lantern fairs to display many exotic and sometimes weirdly shaped multicolored lanterns In rural areas, the local people gather together and enjoy themselves as spectators and participants setting off fireworks, walking on stilts, (43)…………….with dragon lanterns, dancing the yangge and other folk dances and playing on swings Question 39: A first B second C early D new Question 40: A especial B special C especially D specially Question 41: A showed B shown C displayed D displaying Question 42: A held B has C holds D hold Question 43: A perform B performing C performance D performed Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions In ancient times, people used to offer elaborately made cakes to the moon spirit on this day After making this symbolic offering, a family would enjoy eating the cakes together The festival eventually came to carry the idea of a happy family reunion and the custom has been passed down to this day On this midautumn night, the full moon is especially bright The whole family may sit together beneath the clear moonlight eating tasty moon cakes and appreciating the beauty of the fully rounded moon Of course, those who are far away from their homes that night are only too easily reminded if their families when they look up at the luminous moon The words of the great Tang Dynasty poet Li Bai are often recited on such evenings, even today: “I raise my head to gaze at the bright moon, and I drop my head to think of my old home.” Question 44: The best title for this passage is……………… A moon Cakes B Mid-Autumn Night C Mid-Autumn Festival D A Meaningful Festival Question 45: What does the word “elaborately” in line mean? A doing something carefully B doing something carelessly C doing something with a great effort D doing something in advance Question 46: The passage infers that…… A the Moon is full when the festival occurs C the Chinese are romantic B the full moon is especially bright when the festival occurs D the Chinese love the Moon Question 47: Peopple who are far away from their homes often feel……………….on this occasion A lonely B sad C upset D homesick Question 48: The Festival is an occasion for………… A the family eating cakes B the family making cakes C the family union D the family enjoying the Moon Question 49: What does the word “appreciating” in passage mean? A watching B looking C enjoying D seeing Question 50: The passage infers that Li Bai was………… A a poem in Tang Dynasty B poet in Tang Dynasty C a citizen poet in Tang Dynasty D a famous poem in Tang Dynasty Test A Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other three A event B egg C even D eleventh A version B vision C visual D television A happy B heavy C honorable D healthy A hobby B another C copy D problem B Choose the word which is stressed differently from that of the other three A attitude B respect C effective D performance A charity B partner C interest D donation A sociable B indifferent C important D enthusiasm A practical B romantic C interesting D sympathy C READING Read the passage and choose the best answer A, B, C or D VOLUNTEERS What qualities and skills you need to become a volunteer ? You have to be able to deal with stress, and you need to be able to work independently as well as in a team You are not required, however, to have medical qualifications Besides medical professionals, MSF needs the skilled support of technical staff such as building engineers and food experts The reaction of volunteers returning from MSF speaks for itself "One of my biggest challenges was organizing a team to open a new hospital in a town that had had no medical care for three years," one volunteer said This volunteer concluded that the project was a success for two reasons: the reduction of deaths and the fact that the local people were so thankful Another volunteer says, "With MSF, I have had the chance to travel and test my skills to the limits both professionally and personally The rewards can be enormous" The word “enormous” in the last sentence means _ A very big B extremely large C huge D all are correct MSF is abbreviation for the world’s largest independent organization, named A Médicins Sans Frontières C Medical School Fund B Medical Care Family D all are correct All of these are mentioned in the passage EXCEPT A In order to become a volunteer in MSF, you are able to work under stress B In order to become a volunteer in MSF, you must have medical qualifications C In order to become a volunteer in MSF, you can work independently D In order to become a volunteer in MSF, you can work and get on well with others in a group If you are , you’ll be welcomed with open arms to MFS A building engineers B doctors C food experts D all are correct D GRAMMAR (3mks): Choose the best answer A, B, C or D The train through the tunnel when it suddenly _ A was going / stopped C went / was stopping B went / stopped D was going / was stopping He is coming here to take _ in a discussion program this afternoon A section B role C part D advantage You are _ your time trying to persuade him He will never help you A losing B wasting C spending D missing They _dinner when the earthquake A were having / happened C had / was happening B had / happened D were having / was happening We’ll be late for school _ we hurry up A despite B unless C if D when We all agree _ you whenever you are in need A helping B help C to help D helped I advised him _ too much about the result of the test A not to worrying B not worrying C don’t worry D not to worry The speaker walked out of the hall, _ happily with the teacher and _ by a group of students A talking / followed B talking / following C talked / followed D to talk / to be followed Instead of _ about the good news, Tom seemed to be indifferent A exciting B being excited C to excite D to be excited 10 He said he’d _ stay home than go to that terrible party A rather B prefer C feel like D better 11 I’m looking forward _ you soon A to see B to seeing C to be seen by D to have seen 12 He’s a very selfish man He always thinks about _ A his colleagues B the others C himself D his friends 13 The mountain climbers are in danger of _ by an avalanche A killing B being killed C being died D being dying 14 John got into trouble when he refused _ his briefcase for the customs officer A opening B being opened C to be opened D to open 15 He has not talked to us _ A three weeks ago B since three weeks C for three weeks D during three weeks E ERROR IDENTIFICATION (1mk) Choose the words or phrases that are not correct in standard English She was waiting nervous in the waiting room for the interview A B C D In New York I took the subway by myself although I have been told that it was dangerous A B C D We will be leaving to Ho Chi Minh City next Monday A B C D Some studies show that young babies prefer the smell of milk than that of other liquids A B C D F Read the following passage and answer the question: (1,0pt) CHRISTMAS IN THE USA People like to decorate their houses for Christmas It’s very dark at this time of year, so most people hang up holiday lights or put candles in their windows, and sometimes they decorate trees in their yards as well It’s also very popular to hang a wreath on your front door The four weeks before Christmas are called Advent, and some people have an Advent calendar It looks like a pretty picture, and every day you open a little window in the calendar to see a new part of the picture Some Advent calendars have chocolate in them as well People send Christmas cards to each other during this time and go shopping for presents There are also a lot of special events, such as concerts or ballets One of the most famous Christmas ballets is called The Nutcracker Before Christmas comes, you have to buy a tree Some people go into the woods and cut down a tree themselves The Christmas tree is set up inside the house and decorated with all sorts of pretty ornaments, tinsel, and lights At the top of the tree you often hang a star or an angel According to tradition, Santa Claus comes down the chimney on the night of December 24th and leaves presents for the children If stockings are by the fireplace, they will also be filled with sweets and small gifts in the morning, but most of the presents are left under the Christmas tree 25 According to the passage what Americans usually to prepare for Christmas Eve? A They buy Christmas cards and calendars to give to each other B They decorate their homes and gardens with lights, Christmas trees and much more C They hang colorful socks over the fireplace and put presents under a Christmas tree D They organize a special meal for family or friends and exchange gifts with them 26 What is Advent? A It is a time which enables people to prepare for Christmas B It is the beginning of a new year C It is a small calendar which has chocolate D It is a pretty picture and has a little window on it 27 Where is the Christmas tree put up? A in the forest B in the yard C in the house D in the chimney 28 Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the Santa Claus? A He comes down the chimney to fill stockings by the fireplace with gifts B He leaves the presents under the Christmas tree C He takes the toys down the chimney into the house D He delivers presents to children around the world on Christmas Eve G Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question : Each nation has many people who take care of others A voluntary B volunteering C volunteer D voluntarily Question Lan: “I’ve passed my exam.” Mai : “ _” A Congratulations! B That’s a good idea C Good luck D It’s nice of you to say so Question Lan: What you think of the General Knowledge Quiz? Nga: It’s an opportunity to test my general knowledge A Ok, I don’t agree B Oh, it’s great C Yes, that’s right D It’s not a good idea Question Marry suggested _for a picnic by the lake A go B to go C that going D going Question I _ you sooner if someone had told me you were in the hospital yesterday A would have visited B had visited C visited D visit Question They asked our bags outside the exam room A we leave B to leave C us leaving D us to leave Sarah asked John how he could get a job without work _ A experienced B inexperience C experiencing D experience Choose the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part We ran out after the thief, but he had vanished into thin air A gone B ruined C disappeared D jumped Peter was scolded by the director because he left the office with the door _ A unlocking B not being locked C unlocked D not locking She would rather stay at home alone than _ to Jane’s gossip A to listen B listening C listened D listen ... volunteer said This volunteer concluded that the project was a success for two reasons: the reduction of deaths and the fact that the local people were so thankful Another volunteer says, "With MSF,... What does the word “elaborately” in line mean? A doing something carefully B doing something carelessly C doing something with a great effort D doing something in advance Question 46: The passage... to this day On this midautumn night, the full moon is especially bright The whole family may sit together beneath the clear moonlight eating tasty moon cakes and appreciating the beauty of the