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Practice test Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others: A longevity B game C guitarist D agrarian A visited B handicapped C decided D wanted Choose the word whose stressed syllable is different from that of the others: A celebrate B together C successful D activity A performance B announce C remember D champion Choose the best option to complete the following sentences: If I _ that there was a test yesterday, I would not be punished now A had known B have known C knew D would know There is a good restaurant A to eat good food B ate good food C eaten good food D eating good food A is a person that officially decides who is the winner of a competition A participant B sponsor C poet D judge At Tet , many people go to pagoda to pray …… ….a happy new year A of B about C for D on The old woman ………………………… the boy of breaking her window A apologised B thanked C congratulated D accused 10 They now regret their son by giving him everything he asked for A having been spoiled B having spoiled C to have spoiled D to be spoiled 11 Jane expected to the university, but he wasn't A admitting B to admit C being admitted D to be admitted 12 _ he was late, he stopped to buy a sandwich A If B So that C Although D Because 13 When she ………….the station, the train …………………… A arrived/ went B arrived/ had gone C has arrived/ was going D arriving/ has gone 14 Their homework needs _ up again A checking B to check C be checking D checked 15 I am very pleased today because ………… is late for work A everyone B no one C anyone D someone 16 Only when I saw him yesterday _ how old he is now A that I realized B I did realize C did I realize D I realized that Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions 17 If petrol price go up any more, I shall have to use a bicycle A ascend B develop C increase D raise 18 My cousin tends to look on the bright side in any circumstance A be optimistic B be pessimistic C be confident D be smart Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions 19 I’m sorry I can’t come out this weekend – I’m up to my ears in work A free B very bored C very scared D very excited 20 He admitted breaking his mother's vase A agreed B regretted C denied D confessed Choose the word or phrase whose underlined part needs correcting 21 There were so much books in the library that I didn’t know which one to choose A that B There were C to choose D much 22 Having suffered from depression him as a teenager, Keven could understand how his son was feeling A was feeling B could C him as D having suffered 23 I am very happy to have received a donation with $1,000 from your company some days ago A happy B from C to have received D with 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 24 Two friends Diana and Anne are talking about their upcoming exams - Diana: “Our midterm exams will start next Tuesday, are you ready?” - Anne: “ ” A I’m half ready B God save you C Thank you so much D Don’t mention it 25 Michael: “ ?” John: “Well, she's not very beautiful But she's got bright eyes and a very friendly smile.” A What are her personalities B What does she look like C What does she like D What is she look like 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 from 26 to 33 Clara Barton became known as “The Angel of the Battlefield” during the American Civial War Born in Oxford, Massachusetts in 1821, Clara Barton’s interest in helping soldiers on the battlefield began when she was told army stories from her father Another event that influenced her decision to help soldiers was an accident her brother had His injuries were cared for by Barton for years At the time, she was only 11 years old Barton began teaching school at the age of 15 She taught for 18 years before she moved to Washington, D.C in 1854 The civil war broke out years later Immediately, Barton started was service by helping the soldiers with their needs At the battle of Bull Run, Clara Barton received permission from the government to take care of the sick and hurt Barton did this with great empathy and kindness She acknowledged each soldier as a person Her endurance and courage on the battlefield were admired by many When the war ended in 1865, she used years of her life to assist the government in searching for soldiers who were missing during the war The search for missing soldiers and years of hard work made her feeble physically In 1869, her doctors recommended a trip to Europe for a rest While she was on vacation, she became involved with the International Red Cross, an organization set up by the Geneva Convention in 1864 Clara Barton realized that the red Cross would be a big help to the United States After she returned to the United States, she worked very hard to create an American red Cross She talked to government leaders and let American people know about the Red Cross In 1881, the Notional Society of the Red Cross was finally established with its headquarters in Washington, D.C Clara Barton managed its activities for 23 years Barton never let her age stop her from helping people At the age of 79, she helped flood victims in Galveston, Texas Barton finally resigned from the Red Cross in 1904 She was 92 years old and had truly earned her titled “The Angel of the Battlefield” 26 According to paragraph 1, which of the following is true of the young Clara Barton? A She helped her father when he was a soldier B She suffered from an accident when she was 11 C She helped her brother who hurt in an accident D She made a decision to live with her brother for years 27 The phrase broke out in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A extended B broke down C closed D began 28 The word this in paragraph refers to _ A recognized each soldier as a person B cooked for soldiers C took care of the sick and hurt D received permission 29 The word acknowledged in paragraph could best be replaced by _ A nursed B recognized C pleaded D believed 30 What can be inferred about the government? A It did not always agree with Clara Barton B It did not have the money to hep Clara Barton C It showed Clara Barton great empathy and kindness D It had respect for Clara Barton 31 What does the author mention about the American Red Cross? A It was disapproved again and again by the Geneva Convention B Barton tried to have it set up in America C The American people were not interested in the Red Cross D It was first established in the United States 32 What is the main idea of the passage? A Clara Barton helped wounded soldiers and she was the founder of the Red Cross B Clara Barton was a kind and strong woman who helped people in need C Clara Barton became a nurse during the American Civil War D Clara Barton worked for disaster victims until she was old 33 What can be the best title of the reading passage? A The angel of the Battlefield B The American Red Cross C The American Civil War D The International Red Cross 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 from 34 to 40 Rachel Carson was born in 1907 in springsdale , Pennsylvania She studied biology in college and zoology at Jonhs Hopkins University, and received her master degree in 1933 In 1936, she was hired by the U.S Fish and Widlife Service , where she works most of her life Carson’s book , Under the Sea Wind, was publish in 1941 It received excellent reviews, but sales were poor until it was reissued in 1952 , In that year, she published The Sea Around Us, which provided a fascinating look beneath the ocean’n surface, emphasizing human history as well as geology and marine biology Her imagery and language had a poetic quality Carson consulted no less than 1,000 printed sources She had voluminous correspondence and frequent discussions with experts in the fielD.However , she always realized the limitations of her non technical readers In 1962, Carson published Silent Spring , a book that sparked considerable controversy It proved how much harm was done by the uncontrolled , reckless use of insecticides She detailed how they poison the food supply of animals, kill birds and fish, and contaminate human food At the time, spokesmen for the chemical industry mounted personal attacks against Carson and issued propaganda to indicate that her findings were flawed However , she work was vindicated by a 1963 report of the President’s Sciance Advisory Committee 34 The passage mainly discusses Rachel Carson’s work A.as a researcher B at college C as a writer D at the Fish and Wildlife Service 35 When publishing her first book, Carson was closest to the age of _ A 26 B 29 C 34 D 45 36 We can guess that in 1952, the book Under the Sea Wind was A outdated B less popular C praised a lot D sold more than before 37 Which of the following is least accurate to describe The Sea Around Us? A Highly technical B Poetic C Fascinating D Well- researched 38 The word “reckless” is closest in meaning to A unnecessary B limited C continuous D irresponsible 39 According to the passage, Silent spring is mainly a(n) to environment A attack B discussion C warning D illustration 40 What can be inferred about the company that eventually bought Carlson’s process? A It became smaller B It became successful C It went bankrupt D It didn’t use Carlson’s machine 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 41 "I'm sorry I didn't lend you the book you wanted," Mary said to John A Mary wanted John to lend her the book she had wanted B Mary apologized John for not lending the book he had wanted C Mary apologized John for didn't lending the book he wanted D Mary accused John of not lending her the book she had wanted 42 My father hasn't smoked for three years A My father stopped smoking three years ago B My father quit smoking for three years C My father started to smoke three years ago D My father will continue smoking in three years' time 43 I can’t stand his talking foolishly when everybody talks about something in a serious way A Everybody talks seriously when he talks foolishly B I don’t mind his talking foolishly when everybody talks seriously C I can’t understand what he talks when people talk foolishly D I hate him talking foolishly when people talk seriously 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 44 The holiday was so expensive We could only afford five days A It was such an expensive holiday that we could only afford five days B The holiday was dirt cheap, so we could afford more than five days C So expensive was a five-day holiday that we could hardly afford it D A five-day holiday wasn’t cheap, so we couldn’t afford it 45 The teacher has done his best to help all students However, none of them made any effort on their part A The teacher has done his best to help all students, then, none of them made any effort on their part B Although the teacher has done his best to help all students, none of them made any effort on their part C Because the teacher has done his best to help all students, none of them made any effort on their part D If the teacher has done his best to help all students, none of them made any effort on their part Read the following passage then choose the word A,B,C or D that best fits each of the blank spaces More and more young people are (46) voluntary work abroad The wild variety of jobs and destinations available is making it an increasingly attractive option for those who have just left school and have a year free before university Many choose to spend these twelve months working in poor countries There they will earn little (47) no money But they will be doing something useful - and enjoying the experience The work may (48) of helping the local communities, for example by helping to build new road or provide water supplies to isolated rural villages Other projects may concentrate more on conservation or environmental protection (49) kind of job it is, it is certain to be (50) and worthwhile, and an experience that will never be forgotten 46 A doing B making C taking D getting 47 A with B but C or D and 48 A consist B include C contain D involve 49 A Any B What C However D Whatever 50 A challenging B dangerous C difficult D attracted Practice test Pick out the words underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others A talent B value C. access D donate A discrimination B disabilities C scholarship D describe Pick out the words that have the stress different from that of the others A charity B participate C vacation D remote A donation B gratitude C handicapped D member Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underline part that needs correction in each of the following questions(3s) They voluntarily spent (A) their vacations to teach (B) illiterate people (C) to read & write (D) The policeman ordered the suspect (A) to not remove (B) his hands (C) from the car(D) You can congratulate (A) yourself (B) about (C) having done (D) an excellent job 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(2s) Hung: “Thank you very much for a lovely party.” - Hoa: “ _.” A Cheers B Have a good day C You’re welcome D Thanks 9.A: “How you do?” - B: ……………… A I’m a teacher B I’m doing housework C I’m fine D I’m hungry Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underline word(s) in each of the following questions(2s) 10.During a small lesson, she raised both arms and opened up her fingers one by one until all ten stood up A lifted B went up C continued D got 11 What would happen to the disabled children in Tra Xuan Commune if a special class was not organized for them? A go to B leave for C occur D take Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underline word(s) in each of the following questions(2s) 12.He has to ride his bike in narrow and crowded streets on the way to and from school A little B few C empty D minor 13 I don’t really like getting up early but I have to because I often have lessons at 7.15 A lately B late C early D firstly Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer in each of the following questions(12s) 14. the red light , he was fined 120 thousand VND by the police A Having run B Being run C Run D Being running 15 The most important thing we should now is to tackle the problem of widespread A illiterate B illiteracy C literate D literacy 16 Someone told us sit on the stairs A don’t B not C not to D to not 17 “Don’t forget to ring me” A I advised David to ring me B I reminded David to ring me C I offered to be rung D You promised to ring me 18 The conductor asked in the bus A them to please not to smoke B that they should not smoke C them not to smoke D them to not smoke 19 He told us to wait him at the bus stop A tomorrow B next Sunday C yesterday D the previous day 20 To agree to give someone money for a charity if that person competes a special activity A organize B support C sponsor D encourage 21 A person who has been chosen to speak or vote for someone else on behalf of a group A contestant B competitor C examinee D representative 22 A person who decides who has won a competition is called a(n) A referee B judge C investigator D witness 23 To make something develop or become more active A to encourage B to enhance C to stimulate D to strike 24 Jack admitted the money A steal B to steal C stealing D stolen 25 Her mother prevented her going out tonight A against B from C about D at Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence closest in meaning in each of the following questions(3s) 26 We not go out because of the rain A We will go out if it does not rain B We would go out if it did not rain C We would have gone out if it had not rain D We would not go out if it has not rained 27 “You mustn’t get into the area,” the policemen said A The policemen stopped them from getting into the area B The policemen denied from getting into the area C The policemen wanted them to get into the area D The policemen suggested from getting into the area 28 “I wouldn’t have been upset if she had written to me earlier,” the man said A The man said to her he wouldn’t have been upset if she had written to him earlier B The man asked her he wouldn’t have been upset if she had written to him earlier C The man ordered her he wouldn’t have been upset if she had written to him earlier D The man asked her he would have been upset if she had written to him earlier Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentence in each of the following questions(2s) 29.Most of the classmates couldn't come He invited them to the birthday party A.Most of the classmates he invited to the birthday party couldn't come B.Most of the classmates he was invited to the birthday party couldn't come C.Most of the classmates that he invited them to the birthday party couldn't come D.Most of the classmates which he invited to the birthday party couldn't come 30 Lan tells me about the man She hit him on the way home yesterday A Lan, who hit him on the way home yesterday, tells me about the man B Lan tells me about the man whom she hit on the way home yesterday C Lan tells me about the man whom she hit him on the way home yesterday D Lan tells me about the man who hit him on the way home yesterday 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 following blanks(5s) Being able to take care of yourself and not having to (31) on anyone else That is what many young people (32) _ for However, the ability to live independently does not develop naturally: you need a number of life skills to stop relying on your parents and older siblings Among those skills, time (33) _ is probably the most important one With good time management skills, you can build your confidence and (34) _ These skills will also help you perform your daily tasks, including your responsibilities at school and at home If you can use your time wisely, you will not feel very stressed when exam dates are approaching You can act more independently and (35) _, get better grades at school and have more time for your family and friends 31 A refer B keep C trust D rely 32 A strive B look C care D call 33 A development B installment C entertainment D management 34 A self-fulfillment B self-esteem C influence D creative 35 A daughter B naturally C responsibly D couple 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 following questions(8s) Welcome to Get Involved! our weekly programme about inspirational young people Today, I’ll tell you the amazing story of an outstanding young person with a disability Nguyen Anh was born with “glass-born disease”, a genetic disorder causing fragile bones, and had fractured bones over 30 times She is unable to run around like her friends, and has to use a wheelchair Despite her disability, she always has a smile on her face She believes that she is luckier than other people with disabilities because she has many supportive friends and teachers Nguyen Anh has been interested in singing since an early age Eager to join Charitable campaigns, she has been using her talent to perform at Voice of Viet Nam since she was eight She has taken part in broadcasting radio messages to rural villagers She has been honoured by UNICEF as an outstanding child with disabilities Now, as a Friend of UNICEF Viet Nam, she continues to inspire others, and use her talent and determination to help children with disabilities. She became a success when she auditioned for the television show VietNam’s Got Talent She immediately received national and international recognition. Her smile and kind voice will definitely continue to encourage people with disabilities to fulfill their potential Her inspiring words are what we would like you to think about "You can a lot of things if people believe in you and actually treat you equally.” 36 The girl has worked with Voice of Viet Nam in to people in countryside A sending out radio messages B helping child with disabilities C inspiring words D using her talent to perform her voice 37 Who is “she” in line 3? A the speaker B Nguyen Anh C UNICEF D Volunteers 38 The program is called _ A VietNam’s Got Talent B Voice of Viet Nam C Charitable campaigns D Get Involved 39 The word “fragile” in the first paragraph refers to A daily glass B easily broken C extremely soft D quickly break 40 Which program does Nguyen Anh success in? A Vietnam’s Got Talent B UNICEF C Get Involved D Voice of Vietnam 41 Due to , UNICEF has honoured Nguyen Anh as an outstanding child with disabilities. A her “glass-born disease” B Her smile and kind voice C her taking part in charitable campaigns D her disability 42 The lesson we can learn from the story is that everyone can succeed if they are A honoured by UNICEF B taking part in charity C trusted and treated equally D encouraged after teachers and friends 43 It can be inferred from the passage that A there are still many outstanding people B everybody has ability of working C people with disabilities are part of our communities D no one is disabled 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 following questions(7s) Australia is the world’s smallest continent, but it is one of the most fascinating Australia has rainforests, and mountains Seventy percent of the people in Australia live in cities near coasts The middle of the country is nearly deserted Australia has 175 million sheep, about a sixth of the world’s total It produces a third of the world’s wool It exports ninety – seven percent of its wool to Japan, Europe, and China Australia also has about 24 million cattle It exports beef to more than 100 countries Two million tourists visit this beautiful country each year 44 Which is not TRUE about Australia ? A continent B fascinating C near coast D having mountains 45 how many sheep does Australia have? A 17 500 thousand B 750 thousand C 175 000 thousand D 17.5 thousand 46 How much of the world’s wool is produced in Australia, according to the passage? A 33 Percent B 66 percent C 75 percent D 25 percent 47 How many Australians don’t live in cities the coast? A 50 percent B 20 percent C 30 percent D 70 percent 48 The word “deserted” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A old and falling down B dangerous C dry D empty 49 Australia exports wool to A China B Japan C Europe D Japan, Europe and China 50 How many tourists visit Australia each year ? A million B 100 million C 175 million D 24 million Practice test Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest in each group (mark A, B, C or D) Mark your choice on the answer sheet Question 1: A head B bean C heal D ease Question 2: A canteen B autumn C then D nine 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 believe B suffer C difficult D invalid Question 4: A minority B advantage C.education D appropriate Choose from the four options given (mark A, B, C or D) one best answer to complete each sentence Mark your choice on the answer sheet Question 5: Would you mind _ your phone ? A me use B my using C me to use D I use Question 6:Their children are used to up after school every day A be picked B pick C picking D being picked Question 7: I’ve got lots of but only a few really good friends A neighbors B best friends C acquaintances D partners Question 8: two hours having lunch, they left the restaurant A Spending B After spend C Having spent D Spent Question 9: When it to rain, they through the forest A starting/ walked B started/ were walking C start/ walked D starts/ walked Question 10: They asked me I had seen John the day before A what B if C that D why Question 11: He has been my idol I was a child A as B since C when D for Question 12: I had the film yesterday A pressed B printed C photocopied D developed Question 13: It was difficult to a date which was convenient for everyone A agree B provide C arrange D organize Question 14: The cake was _ decorated with pink and white icing A beautifully B beauty C beautiful D beautify Question 15: Helen expected _ to the university, but she wasn't A being admitted B to admit C to be admitted D admitting Question 16: It’s a pleasure you again after so long A see B to see C seeing D being seen Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 17: The lost hikers stayed alive by eating wild berries and drinking spring water A revived B surprised C connived D survived Question 18: Everything was in a thorough mess A utter B full C complete D appalling Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 19: Henry has found a temporary job in a factory A eternal B genuine C permanent D satisfactory Question 20: Why are you being so arrogant? A snooty B stupid C humble D cunning Circle A, B, C or D to find a mistake in the four underlined parts of each sentence Mark your choice on the answer sheet 36 den cau 40 Question 21: Don’t let the children to stay up late A to stay up B Don’t C let D late Question 22: I was phoning you yesterday evening but you were out to a party A were B to a party C was phoning D yesterday evening Question 23: Young people go and work in the homes of people who is sick or old A homes B is C or D in 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 24: A woman needs to make an urgent call; she is asking the man for permission to use his phone Choose the most suitable response to fill in the blank in the following exchange Woman: “Could I use your phone, please? I need to make an urgent call.” Man: “ .” A I’d rather not B Are you kidding? C Please, D No too bad Question 25:Two students, Bill and Bob, are talking about their teacher, Ms Young Choose the most suitable response to fill in the blank in the following exchange Bill: “Ms Young always grades fairly ” Bob: “ .” A I can’t say that it does B Actually, she is the second best C Really? How could that be? D I couldn’t agree with you more Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate sentence that is similar in meaning to the given one Question 26: I first started playing the guitar when I was sixteen A I have played the guitar when I was sixteen B I have started the guitar when I was sixteen C I have started the guitar since I was sixteen D I am playing the guitar since I was sixteen Question 27: "I'm sorry I didn't lend you the book you wanted," Mary said to John A Mary wanted John to lend her the book she had wanted B Mary apologized to John for not lending the book he had wanted C Mary apologized John for didn't lending the book he wanted D Mary accused John of not lending her the book she had wanted Question 28: He dislikes people asking him about his job A Asking him about his job is disliked B He dislikes being asked about his job C His job is disliked asking about D People are disliked asking about his job 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:- Tom did his homework He went to bed later A After Tom had done his homework, he went to bed B Being done his homework, Tom went to bed C Having doing his homework, Tom went to bed D Before Tom did his homework, he had gone to bed Question 30: It rained a lot We enjoyed our vacation A Because it rained a lot, we enjoyed our vacation B Instead of raining a lot, we enjoyed our vacation C Although it rained a lot, we enjoyed our vacation D Thanks to the rain, we didn’t enjoy our vacation Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the words or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks Exam or continuous assessment How you feel when you (31) _ an exam? Do you always succeed in getting all your ideas down on paper, or you sometimes feel that you're (32) _ a mess of it? Apart from those lucky newwho (33) _ through exams, most secondary school students find them very stressful Many teachersare (34) _ of the problems their students face and use a different method for measuring their progress: continuous assessment With continuous assessment, students are given various tasks to through the year All their marks are added together to produce a total mark at the (35) _ of the year Student have to take more responsibility for their education because they can't rely on doing well on just one day Also they have more time to think over their work, meaning that they're able to their best Question 31: A write B sit C give D make Question 32: A making B having C taking D doing Question 33: A sail B go C move D drive Question 34: A knowledgeable B recognizable C aware D intelligent Question 35: A finish B end C edge D stop Read the following passage on transport, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 43 to 50 Preparations for Tet, or Vietnamese New Year, start two or three months before the actual celebrations People try to pay off their debts so that they can be debt-free on Tet Parents buy new clothes for their children so that the children can wear them when Tet arrives Because a lot of commercial activities will stop the celebrations, people try to purchase supplies as much as possible In the days leading up to Tet, the streets and markets are full of people Everyone is busy buying food, clothes and decorating their houses Each family prepares some specia food for the holiday Those who live far away from home will try to come home to celebrate Tet with their family Vietnamese families usually have a family altar to pay respect to their ancestors During Tet, the altar is thoroughly cleaned and new offerings are placed there On New Year's Eve, each home is thoroughly cleaned and decorated with flowers and offerings for ancestors by the night before Tet Many people stay up until midnight to welcome the New Year or go to the pagoda to pray for luck, prosperity, and happiness In the morning, actual Tet celebrations begin The first day of Tet is reserved for the nuclear family In big cities, the streets are usually empty as most people stay at home or leave the city to visit their close relatives in the countryside Usually, children dress their new clothes and give the elder the traditional Tet wishes before receiving the "lucky money" Question 36 This passage is about A New Year's Eve B the first day of the New Year C preparation for Tet and Tet holiday D paying debt before Tet Question 37 Vietnamese children A have to pay off debt before Tet B should not receive any money during Tet C are not allowed to wear new clothes at Tet D receive lucky money from adults during Tet Question 38 Which is NOT mentioned as a preparation for Tet? A Visiting friends and relatives B Cooking special foods C Decorating houses D Paying off debts Question 39 The word “decorating” in the second paragraph can be best replaced _ A clearing up B ornamenting C blowing out D setting up Question 40 Which is NOT referred during Tet celebration? A Going to the pagoda B The increasing of commercial activities C Visiting relatives D Wearing new clothes Question 41 Vietnamese families _ A not celebrate Tet if they are poor B only celebrate Tet when they are wealthy C have an altar to worship their ancestors D gather in the streets on the first day of Tet Question 42 The word “there” in the second paragraph refers to _ A Tet B ancestor C new offering D altar Question 43 How long people prepare for Tet before the actual celebrations? A two or three weeks B two or three months C two weeks D three days Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions If parents bring up a child with the sole aim of turning the child into a genius, they will cause a disaster According to several leading educational psychologists, this is one of the biggest mistakes which ambitious parents make Generally, the child will be only too aware of what his parents expect, and will fail Unrealistic parental expectations can cause great damage to children However, if parents are not too unrealistic about what they expect their children to do, but are ambitious in a sensible way, the child may succeed in doing very well – especially if the parents are very supportive of their child Michael Collins is very lucky He is crazy about music, and his parents help him a lot by taking him to concerts and arranging private piano and violin lessons for him They even drive him 50 kilometers twice a week for violin lessons Michael’s mother knows very little about music, but his father plays the trumpet in a large orchestra However, he never makes Michael enter music competitions if he is unwilling Winston Smith, Michael’s friend, however, is not so lucky Both his parents are successful musicians, and they set too high a standard for Winston They want their son to be as successful as they are and so they enter him for every piano competition held They are very unhappy when he does not win Winston is always afraid that he will disappoint his parents and now he always seems quiet and unhappy Question 44: One of the serious mistakes parents can make is to A push their child into trying too much B help their child to become a genius C make their child become a musician D neglect their child’s education Question 45: Parents’ ambition for their children is not wrong if they A force their children into achieving success B themselves have been very successful C understand and help their children sensibly D arrange private lessons for their children Question 46: Who have criticized the methods of some ambitious parents? A Successful musicians B Unrealistic parents C Their children D Educational psychologists Question 47: Michael Collins is fortunate in that A his father is a musician B his parents are quite rich C his mother knows little about music D his parents help him in a sensible way Question 48: The phrase "crazy about" in the passage mostly means A "surprised at" B "extremely interested in" C "completely unaware of" D "confused about" Question 49: The two examples given in the passage illustrate the principle that A successful parents always have intelligent children B successful parents often have unsuccessful children C parents should let the child develop in the way he wants D parents should spend more money on the child’s education Question 50: The word "They" in the passage refers to _ A concerts B violin lessons C parents in general D Michael’s parents Practice test Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions Question 1:A guitarist B passenger C village D dangerous Question 2:A visited B decided C handicapped D wanted 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 the primary stress in each of the following questions Question 3::A stimulate B generate C estimate D participate Question 4:A party B happy C sneaky D announce 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: We (A) spent a week (B) to preparing (C) for our concert(D) Question 6: The phone (A) rung (B) while I was washing (C) the dishes(D) Question 7: Stuart stopped to write (A) his letter because (B) he had to leave (C) for the hospital(D) 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 8: People are now raising money for flood victims A sending B paying C making D collecting Question 9: Work with a partner and fill in the blanks with the right questions A unheally B improper C sick D liberal 10 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 10: Decide whch of the three options below is the best title for the passage A choices B voices C desires D answers Question 11:Considering farmers make up nearly 80% of Vietnam's population A specialists B economists C professors D agrarian people Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 12: He…… Thai Binh years ago and I …… him since then A left/ hadn’t seen B left/ haven’t seen C left/ didn’t see D was living/ haven’t seen Question 13: One third of the world’s …… consumes two thirds of the world resources A men B human C population D people Question 14: …… has number of acquaitances, but …… has many friends A Anyone/ no one B Everyone/ anyone C Everyone/ no one D Someone/ anyone Question 15: His parents never allowed him …… A smoking B to smoke C smoked D smokes Question 16: A…… is someone who serves in a community primarily because they choose to A voluntarily B voluntariness C volunteer D voluntary Question 17: “ I will visit Paris this summer if I have enough money,” Mary said Mary said that she …… Paris that summer if she …… enough money A would visit/ had B visits/ had C is going to visit/ will have D will visit/has Question 18: That girl denied …… the money from her father’s purse A stolen B to steal C having stolen D to have stolen Question 19: When it started to rain, she …… home with me A had walking B was walking C walked D is walking Question 20 The man expected …… job in that company A to offer B offering C to be offered D being offered Question 21: …… too much, he found it difficult to drive home A Drunk B To drink C Having drunk D Have drunk Question 22: , he felt so unhappy and lonely A Rich as he was B Despite of his wealth C Rich as was he D Despite he was so rich Question 23: your help, I wouldn't have got the scholarship A Had not it been for B Unless I had C If I had had D But for Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given in each of the following questions Question 24: The last time when I saw her was three years ago A I have often seen her for the last three years B About three years ago, I used to meet her C I have not seen her for three years D I saw her three years ago and will never meet her again Question 25:"Why don't you ask the teacher for help?" Peter asked me A Peter advised me to ask the teacher for help B Peter recommended me not to ask the teacher for help , C Peter told me the reason why I did not ask the teacher for help D Peter suggested that he should ask the teacher for help Question 26:Because he came to class late, the teacher punished him A The teacher punished him if he came to class late B The teacher would punish him if he came to class late C The teacher would not punish him if he did not come to class late D The teacher would not have punished him if he had not come to class late Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable respond to complete each of the following exchanges Question 27: Mary: “ Thanks for the nice gift” Tom: “……….” A In fact, I don’t like it B I’m glad you like it C Thanks D But you know how much it costs Question 28: Ha: Would you mind if I borrow your bicycle?” Lan:”……… ” A Yes, please B Excuse me C Not at all D It’s my fault Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines the pair of sentences given in each of the following questions 11 Question 29: Her parents will give her a lot of money She will buy a car A If her parents give her a lot of money, she will buy a car B If her parents give her a lot of money, she would buy a car C If her parents gave her a lot of money, she will buy a car D If her parents gave her a lot of money, she bought a car Question 30: A waitress served us She was very impolite and impatient A A waitress, who served us, was very impolite and impatient B A waitress who served us, was very impolite and impatient C A waitress who served us was very impolite and impatient D A waitress whom served us, was very impolite and impatient Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks On the days of Tet everyone tries to nice and polite (31) each other People believe that (32) they on the first day of the year will influence their luck during the whole year Thus, only positive comments should be made People visit (33) family members or friends, and they exchange New Year’ wishes Children receive their “lucky money” inside red envelopes Many people go to the pagoda to (34) for a happy year for (35) and their family Both children and adults take part in games and various forms of entertainments Tet is really a time of fun and festivals throughout the country Question 31: A for B to C on D in Question 32: A where B which C when D what Question 33: A other B the other C others D the others Question 34: A ask B pray C.make D Question 35: A themselves B himself C ourselves D yourself 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 PREPARING A DINNER PARTY Giving a dinner party is a wonderful way of entertain people You can also make new friends and give others the chance to get to know each other better It needs planning, though First, make a guest list, with different kinds of people and a mixture of women and men Don’t invite couples because they aren’t so much fun When you know who can come, find out what they like to eat and drink Note down any who are vegetarians, or who can’t eat or drink certain things for religious reasons Then plan their menu Include a first course, a choice of main courses and a dessert, plus lots of people’s favourite drinks The next thing to is the shopping Make sure buy more than enough of everything, and that someone can help you carry it! On the day, start cooking early Give people appetizers like Greek mezze or Spanish tapas, so they don’t get hungry if they have to wait Serve the delicious meal, sit down with your guests and have a good time – you’ve earned it! Question 36: Which of the following is NOT mentioned as the purpose of giving a dinner party? A to entertain people B to make new friends C to get people to know more about their host and hostess D to help people to know each other better Question 37: What people first when thay plan a dinner party? A.find out what people like to eat B cook C go shopping D make a guest list Question 38: When giving a dinner party, you should NOT invite A husbands and wives B those who are vegetarians C both women and men D those who can’t eat or drink certain things Question 39: The menu should include these EXCEPT A a first course B a supper C a dessert D main courses Question 40: According to the passage, appetizers should be served A because the guests want to have a good time together B because the guests like eating them C because the guests want to eat them while having to wait D because the guests may be hungry while having to wait Question 41: What should you while the guests are having their evening meal? 12 A Stand beside the guests without doing anything B Sit down with the guests and have a good time C Sit down with the guests to show your politeness D Only serve the guests with the food Question 42: According to the passage, Which of the following sentences is NOT TRUE ? A dinner party needs planning B Guests are all vegetarans C People can make new friends at a dinner party D People can know each other better at a dinner 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 Smoking is not as common in American as in many other countries Generally, Americans smoke less than Europeans and much less than Asians It is a practice that is becoming less and less socially acceptable Smoking is prohibited in many places It is not allowed in any public buildings, on any public transportation (including airplane flights within the United State), in shops, in movies theaters, schools, and office buildings The general rule is if you are indoors, then you probably are not allowed to smoke The exceptions are bars, nightclubs, and some restaurants If a restaurant does allow smoking, it will only be in an area that is designated for smokers If you are with someone, even outdoors, it is polite to ask if they mind before you start smoking [designate: select/ indicate] The legal smoking age in America is 18 If you are buying cigarettes (or another tobacco product) and you look young, the store clerk is required by law to ask you for proof of legal age You should be prepared to provide identification Question 43:What is the main idea of the passage ? A Smoking is becoming less and less socially acceptable B Smoking is good for your health C Smoking is becoming more and more socially acceptable D Smoking is allowed everywhere Question 44:The legal smoking age in America is _ A 15 B 16 C D 18 Question 45:It is _to ask before you start smoking A polite B impolite C rude D unkind Question 46:You are NOT allowed to smoke in. _ A bars B nightclubs C some restaurants D public buildings Question 47:The people in are NOT mentioned in the passage A Asia B America C Africa D Europe Question 48: The author mentions that all of the following are places where you can’t smoke EXCEPT _ A shops B schools C office buildings D bars Question 49: According to the passage, smoke the least? A Americans B Europeans C Europeans and Asians C Asians Question 50: If a restaurant does allow smoking, A you can smoke anywhere in restaurant B you can smoke at back door C you can only smoke in an area that is designated for smokers D you can only smoke in an area that is designated for non-smokers Practice test10 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from the rest Question A included B wanted C decided D noticed Question A allow B tomorrow C slowly D below Mark A,B,C or D to indicate the word whose main stress differs from the rest Question A struggle B survive C enlarge D occur Question A reliable B conventional C preservative D intellectual Identify the underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be corrected Question 5: These exercises (A) look easy(B), but they are very relatively (C) difficult for (D) us Question 6: The (A) sun releases (B) large amounts of (C) energetic (D) every day Question 7: Life (A) began (B) on our planet (C) about 3,500 million years before(D) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following questions Question 8: Kay: “I wouldn’t that if I were you.” -John: “ _” A Wouldn’t you? Why? B Would you, really? C I’d rather you didn’t D It’s out of the question Question 9: Lucy: “You look really nice in that red sweater!” -Sue : “ _” 13 A Don’t mention it B How dare you? C I’m afraid so D Thank you Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 10: The lost hikers stayed alive by eating wild berries and drinking spring water A revived B surprised C connived D survived Question 11: Everything was in a thorough mess A utter B full C complete D appalling Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 12: Henry has found a temporary job in a factory A eternal B genuine C permanent D satisfactory Question 13: Why are you being so arrogant? A snooty B stupid C humble D cunning 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 14: Sam speaks Chinese well and his Japanese is good, too A Sam is good at either Chinese or Japanese B Not only Chinese but also Japanese Sam is good at C Not only does Sam speak Chinese but also Japanese D Not only does Sam speak Chinese well but he is also good at Japanese Question 15: It’s a bad line Do you want me to give you a ring later? A Can I call you later? B I would like to give you a ring as a present C Would you like to become my wife? D Can I give the ring back to you later? Question 16: Had she read the reference books, she would have been able to finish the test A If she had read the reference books, she could finish the test B Not having read the reference books, she couldn’t finish the test C Although she didn’t read the reference books, she was able to finish the test D Because she read the reference books, she was able to finish the test 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 17: We’d better leave them a note It’s possible they’ll arrive later A If they arrive late, we’d better leave them a note B We’d better leave them a note as they possibly arrive later C They’ll probably arrive later so that we’d better leave them a note D We’d better leave them a note in case they arrive later Question 18: She prefers going to the library to staying at home A She would rather go to the library than stay at home B She likes nothing better than going to the library C She does not like either going to the library or staying at home D She stays at home instead of going to the library Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer in each of the following questions Question 19: Deborah is going to take extra lessons to _ what she missed when she was away A catch up on B put up with C cut down on D take up with Question 20: My class has three…… taking part in this year’s competition A presenters B representatives C members D boys Question 21: In spite of her abilities, Laura has been _ overlooked for promotion A repetitive B repeatedly C repetition D repeat Question 22: This is the school………I used to study A which B where C when D who Question 23: Don’t the kettle; it’s still hot A touch B feel C look D taste Question 24: Policemen are sometimes on at night A force B alert C cover D patrol Question 25: George won five medals at the competition His parents very proud of him A can’t be B can’t have C must have been D could have been Question 26: I’d rather you ………… a noise last night; I couldn’t get to sleep 14 A hadn’t made B wouldn’t take C didn’t take D haven’t take Question 27: This is the third time James the volunteer program to the village A joins B joined C has joined D has been joining Question 28: The higher the content of carbon dioxide in the air is, _ A the more heat it retains B the heat it retains more C it retains the more heat D more heat it retains Question 29: By the time you got her letter, she………………in Paris A arriving B arrived C had arrived D arrive Question 30: …….you help me to send this document to my office by fax? A Could B Should C Would D Can Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 31 to 35 Mobile phones emit microwave radio emission Researchers are questioning whether exposure to these radio waves might……(31)……… to brain cancer So far, the data are not conclusive The scientific evidence does not enable us to say with certainly that mobile phones are categorically…… (32)… On the other hand, current researcher has not yet proved clear adverse effect associated with the prolonged use of mobile phones Numerous studies are now going…… (33) in various countries Some of the results are contradictory but others have shown an association between mobile phone use and cancer …… (34)… , these studies are preliminary and the issue needs further, long- term investigation Until the scientific date is more definite, it is prudent for people to try not to use mobile phone for long periods of time Don’t think that hands free phones are any safer either At the moment, research is in fact showing the opposite and they may be just as dangerous It is also thought that young people… (35)…bodies are still growing may be at particular risk Question 31: A bring B lead C cause D produce Question 32: A risky B unhealthy C secure D safe Question 33: A on B by C through D about Question 34: A Additionally B However C While D Thought Question 35: A whose B that C with D as 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 from 36 to 42 Animation traditionally is done by hand- drawing or painting successive frame of an object, each slightly different than the proceeding frame In computer animation, although the computer may be the one to draw the different frames, in most cases the artist will draw the beginning and ending frames and the computer will produce the drawings between the first and the last drawing This is generally referred to as computer- assisted animation, because the computer is more of a helper than an originator In full computer animation, complex mathematical formulas are used to produce the final sequences of pictures These formulas operate on extensive databases of numbers that defines the objects in the pictures as they exist in mathematical space The database consists of endpoints, and color and intensity information Highly trained professionals are needed to produce such effects because animation that obtains high degrees of realism involves computer techniques from three- dimensional transformation, shading, and curvatures High- tech computer animation for film involves very expensive computer systems along with special color terminals or frame buffers The frame buffer is nothing more than a giant image memory for viewing a single frame It temporarily holds the image for display on the screen A camera can be used to film directly from the computer’s display screen, but for the highest quality images possible, expensive film recorders are used The computer computers the position and colors for the figures in the picture, and sends this information to the recorder, which captures it on film Sometimes, however, the images are stored on a large magnetic disk before being sent to the recorder Once this process is completed, it is replaced for the next frame When the entire sequence has been recorded on the film, the film must be developed before the animation can be viewed If the entire sequence does not seem right, the motions must be corrected recomputed, redisplayed, and rerecorded This approach can be very expensive and time- consuming Often, computeranimation companies first motion tests with simple computer- generated line drawings before selling their computers to the task of calculating the high- resolution, realistic- looking images Question 36 What aspect of computer animation does the passage mainly discuss? A The production procession B The equipment needed B The highest cost D The role of the artist 15 Question 37:According to the passage, in computer- assisted animation the role of the computer is to draw the… A first frame B middle frames C last frame D entire sequences of frames Question 38: The word “they” in the second paragraph refers to………………… A formulas B objects C numbers D database Question 39: According to the passage, the frame buffers mentioned in the third paragraph are used to………… A add color to the images B expose several frames at the same time C.store individual images D create new frames Question 40: According to the passage, the positions and colors of the figures in high- tech animation are determined by………… A drawing several version C analyzing the sequence from different angles B enlarging one frame at a lime D using computer calculations Question 41: The word “capture” in the fourth paragraph is closest in meaning to………… A separates B registers C describes D numbers Question 42: According to the passage, how computer- animation companies often test motion? A They experiment with computer- generated line drawings B.They hand- draw successive frames C.They calculate high- resolutions images D.They developed extensive mathematical formulas 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 from 43 to 50 During the nineteenth century, women in the United States organized and participated in a large number of reform movements, including movements to reorganize the prison system, improve education, ban the sale of alcohol, grant rights to people who were denied them, and, most importantly, free slaves Some women saw similarities in the social status of women and slaves Women like Elizabeth Candy Stanton and Lucy Stone were feminists and abolitionists who supported the rights of both women and blacks A number of male abolitionists, including William Lloyd Garrison and Wendell Phillips, also supported the rights of women to speak and to participate equally with men in antislavery activities Probably more than any other movement, abolitionism offered women a previously denied entry into politics They became involved primarily in order to better their living conditions and improve the conditions of others When the civil war ended in 1865, the Fourteen and Fifteen Amendments to the Constitution adopted in1868 and 1870 granted citizenship and suffrage to blacks but not to women Discouraged but resolved, feminists worked tirelessly to influence more and more women to demand the right to vote In 1869, the Wyoming territory had yielded to demands by feminists, but the states on the East Coast resisted more stubbornly than before A women’s suffrage bill had been presented to every Congress since 1878, but it continually failed to pass until 1920, when the Nineteenth Amendment granted women the right to vote Question 43: With what topics is the passage primarily concerned? A The Wyoming Territory C Abolitionists B The Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments D Women’s suffrage Question 44: The word “ban” in line most nearly means to…………… A encourage B publish C prohibit D limit Question 45 The word “supported” in line could best be replaced by………… A disregarded B acknowledged C contested D promoted Question 46 According the passage, why did women become active in politics? A To improve the conditions of life that existed at the time B To support Elizabeth Cady Stanton for president C To be elected to public office D To amend the Declaration of independence Question 47 What had occurred shortly after the Civil War? A The Wyoming Territory was admitted to the Union B A women’s suffrage bill was introduced in Congress C The eastern states resisted the end of the war D Black people were granted the right to vote Question 48 What does the nineteenth Amendment guarantee? A Voting right for blacks C voting rights for women B Citizenship for blacks D Citizenship for women Question 49 The word “it” in line 17 refers to…………… A bill B Congress C Nineteenth Amendment D vote 16 Question 50 When were women allowed to vote throughout the United States? A After 1866 B after 1870 C after 1878 D after 1920 17 ... indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions Question 1:A guitarist B passenger C village D dangerous Question 2:A visited... attracted Practice test Pick out the words underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others A talent B value C. access D donate A discrimination B disabilities C scholarship ... invited them to the birthday party A.Most of the classmates he invited to the birthday party couldn''t come B.Most of the classmates he was invited to the birthday party couldn''t come C.Most of the