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BÀI TẬP Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 1: A occured B provided C prevented D visited Question 2: A share B mayor C declare D shake Mark the letter A, B, C, or D 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 express B enter C employ D reduce Question 4: A dedicate B effective C politics D energy 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 5: You don’t love someone for their looks, or their clothes or for their fancy car, but because they sing a song only you can hear A expensive B funny C new D private Question 6: The bully doesn’t have any friends at school as the rest of the students keep away from him A behave B avoid C attack D betray 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 7: My grandparents are always tight with their money They hate throwing away food and never eat out A to spend much money too easily B to not like spending money C to not know the value of money D to save as much money as possible Question 8: We received a lot of useful information because the report accurately reflected the current state of the company A carelessly B imprecisely C uneasily D untruthfully Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 9: , I recognized him A Whenever he takes off his dark glasses B As soon as he took off his dark glasses C Then he took off his dark glasses D While he took off his dark glasses Question 10: The old astronomer patiently made his and wrote down what he saw A observation B observatory C observe D observer Question 11: Visiting Ha Long Bay, tourists can save money thanks the availability of low-cost hotels and cruise tours A for B with C about D to Question 12: Neither of them will be treated preferentially, ? A will them B will they C won’t they D won’t them Question 13: Those in research positions are responsible for compiling and research data A store B storage C storing D to store Question 14: , the more terrible the terrorism will become A The more weapons are powerful B The more powerful weapons are C The weapons more powerful D Weapons are the more powerful Question 15: We need information before we can decide A further B farther C far D furthest Question 16: Results show that relatively well nourished patients respond equally well to elements diet as those with a poor state A nutritious B nutritional C nutrients D nutriously Question 17: Thanks to her father's encouragement, she has made great in her study A teams B contribution C progress D development Question 18: He gave me his personal that his draft would be ready by Friday A accordance B endurance C insurance D assurance Question 19: I don’t expect a lot of people to at this event because it’s on a Tuesday night A hold up B turn on C hold on D turn up Question 20: Sometimes in a bad situation, there may still be some good things Try not to “throw out the with the bathwater” A fish B duck C baby D child Mark the letter A, B, C, or Dto indicate the most suitable response to complete the following exchanges Question 21: “Please, lock the door carefully before you leave the room.” – “ .” A I won’t tell you when I it B I’m thinking of selling the house C That’s for sure D I’m sorry I did it last night Question 22: “I’m so upset Everyone seems to betray me “ – “ .” A Relax It’s not that bad B Yeah I think you can it.C Oh, I’m sorry.D Don’t apologize them Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in the following questions Question 23: Sheep have been (A) domesticated (B) for over (C) 5000 years ago (D) Question 24: I prefer living (A) in a nuclear family (B) than (C) a joint one (D) Question 25: The wood (A) of the rosewood tree is used (B) to (C) musical (D) instruments Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the following questions Question 26: There was not much resemblance between the final version and the initial draft A The final version is very similar to the initial draft B The initial draft is exactly the same as the final version C The final version and the initial draft resemble in many ways D The final version is quite different from the initial draft Question 27: The President offered his congratulations to the players when they won the cup A The President congratulated that they players had won the cup B When they won the cup, the players had been offered some congratulations from the President C The President would offer the players congratulations if they won the match D The President congratulated the players on their winning the match Question 28: Had the advertisement for our product been better, more people would have bought it A Not many people bought our product because it was so bad B Our product was better quality so that more people would buy it C Fewer people bought our product due to its bad quality D Since our advertisement for our product was so bad, fewer people bought it Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 29: You can come home late But you must promise to go in quietly A You can come home late unless you go in quietly B You cannot come home late if you go in quietly C You can come home late as long as you go in quietly D You can come home late if you don't go in quietly Question 30: She was the first woman in the Philippines She was elected as the president of the country A She was the first woman being elected as the president of the Philippines B She was the first woman to be elected as the president of the Philippines C She was the first woman who is elected as the president of the Philippines D She was the first woman elected as the president of the Philippines BÀI TẬP Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 1: A laughed B stopped C placed D breathed Question 2: A circle B service C person D serious Mark the letter A, B, C, or D 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 leather B decide C account D adapt Question 4: A relationship B favorable C consequently D prosperous Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to theunderlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 5: I strongly recommend that you should take out an insurance policy in the house for your own peace of mind A to stop your believing B to stop your thinking C to stop your worrying D to stop your sleeping Question 6: I’m sorry I can’t go to the movies with you this weekend – I’m up to my ears in work A very idle B very busy C very scared D very bored 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 7: Jose had a hard time comparing the iPhone to the Samsung phone because to him they were apples and oranges A very similar B containing too many technical details C completely different D very complicated Question 8: It is an ideal opportunity to make yourself memorable with employers for the right reasons by asking sensible questions A burning B theoretical C silly D practical Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 9: Have you read book that you borrowed from the library last week? A the B a C an D X Question 10: Although he was , he agreed to play tennis with me A exhausted B exhausting C exhaustive D exhaustion Question 11: Sam always remembers in the garage so that the driveway is free for other cars A parking B to be parked C being parked D to park Question 12: Much of the PPE (personal protective equipment) by doctors and nurses has to be worn once only and destroyed after use A wearing B worn C to wear D wear Question 13: less last night, you so bad today A Had you drunk - would not feel B If you drank - would not feel C Were you to drink - would not feel D If you had drunk - would not have felt Question 14: He told me to bring along Helen as an interpreter they didn’t understand English A though B so that C in case D on the condition Question 15: The 22nd SEA Games consisted of athletes from eleven countries A participate B participation C participating D participatory Question 16: The for this position starts at thirty thousand euros per year A wage B pension C salary D income Question 17: I hate it when people assumptions about me based on my skin color A make B C give D take Question 18: When I got to 16, some of my friends left school to get a job, but most A dropped out B moved back C got in D stayed on Question 19: The organization underwent reforms A far-reaching B far-gone C far-off D far-flung Question 20: Martin is called the teacher's pet by his classmates because he is taken under his teacher’s A hands B arms C wings D legs Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete the following exchanges Question 21: “Sorry I'm late, I got stuck in a traffic jam” – “ .” A Keep up the great work! B Not to worry, better late than never! C You're welcome! D Well done! Question 22: “I wish I hadn’t told him my secret!’ – “ .” A I wouldn’t that if I were you! B Well you did, so there’s no use crying over spilt milk C I’m afraid you’ll have to it D Are you sure about that? Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in the following questions Question 23: Monkeys use their foot (A) to eat food (B), to gesture, and (C) to climb (0) Question 24: One of the greatest of mountains climbers (A), Carl Blaurock was the first (B) to climb all of the (C) mountains higher than 14000 feet (D) in the United States Question 25: Internet (A), definitely causes some problem in society (B), however, it surely (C) provides many benefits as well (D) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the following questions Question 26: "What are you going to with such a long list of books, Dane?" asked Sarah A Sarah was curious why Dane had such a long list of books B Sarah asked Dane what he was going to with such a long list of books C Sarah could not understand why Dane was borrowing such a long list of books D Sarah warned Dane not to borrow such a long list of books Question 27: Because it was an interesting novel, I stayed up all night to finish it A I stayed up all night to finish the novel, therefore, it was interesting B Unless it were an interesting novel, I would stay up all night to finish it C Though it was an interesting novel, I stayed up all night to finish it D So interesting was the novel that I stayed up all night to finish it Question 28: It was essential to persuade him to change his mind but you didn’t A You needn’t have persuaded him to change his mind B You didn’t need to persuade him to change his mind C You should have persuaded him to change his mind D You should persuade him to change his mind Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 29: You should pay him the money back Otherwise, he will sue you A Unless you pay him the money back, he will sue you B You should either pay him the money back or he will sue you C If you don't pay him the money back, he would sue you D He will not sue you if you receive the money Question 30: Our flight was delayed We decided to spend time at the duty-free shops A Although our flight was delayed, we decided to spend time at the duty-free shops B As our flight was delayed, we decided to spend time at the duty-free shops C We have been spending time at the duty-free shops since our flight was delayed D We decided to spend time at the duty-free shops in case our flight was delayed BÀI TẬP Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 1: A case B rate C average D page Question 2: A bossy B passion C bus D dismiss Mark the letter A, B, C, or D 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 blackboard B listen C between D student Question 4: A disappear B familiar C initiate D tsunami 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 5: The book is short but not easy to digest at all, which is why I had to spend hours reading it over and over again A swallow B consume C absorb D exhaust Question 6: Professional athletes must exercise rigorously every single day to ensure that they are always in top form A in their best emotional state B in their best social standing C in their best manners D in their best physical condition 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 7: Some English teachers think learning slang is not a priority They prefer to teach standard English A urgent problem B trivial thing C difficult task D good thing Question 8: Many people have associated the increasing use of smartphones among teenagers with the fact that they are following more sedentary lifestyles A energetic B inactive C aggressive D cheerful Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 9: She French words for hours, but she still doesn’t remember all of them A has been learning B has been learnt C has learnt D have been learning Question 10: Mary expected to her dreamy university, but she wasn’t A to admit B admitting C to be admitted D being admitted Question 11: John’s and efficiency at the company led to his promotion to Sales Manager A punctuality B punctual C punctuate D punctually Question 12: I won’t change my mind what you say A whether B no matter C because D although Question 13: Vietnam's rice export this year will decrease about 10%, compared with that of last year A with B at C by D on Question 14: She built a high wall round her garden A in order that her fruit not be stolen B to enable people not taking her fruit C so that her fruit would be stolen D to prevent her fruit from being stolen Question 15: It was only he told me his surname that I realized that we had been to the same school A then B until C as soon as D when Question 16: Have you heard? Jenny is an mother now! I’m so happy for her A expectancy B expecting C expected D expectant Question 17: Last month, the Korean band BTS topped global music with their new song Dynamite A charts B boards C graphs D lists Question 18: Cong Vinh’s goal the eleventh hour helped Vietnam become the champion of AFF Cup 2009 A of B at C on D in Question 19: Those who sedentary lives are at greater risk of obesity and cardiovascular diseases A hold B take C lead D guide Question 20: It is vital that you not hit the button when you find out that hackers are attacking your computer since this will only exacerbate the situation A panic B frantic C alarm D chaos 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 21: Minh and Lan are talking about Minh’s boyfriend - Minh: “If only I hadn’t lent him all my money!” - Lan: “ .” A Well, it’s no use crying over spilt milk B I’m afraid That’s what you did C All right You’ll be OK soon D Sorry, I can’t help Question 22: “Hello, I’d like to speak to Mr Green, please.” – “ .” A I’m afraid I don’t know B I’m sorry I’ll call again later C Sorry Can you take a message? D Sure, I’ll put you through 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 23: All the students (A) are (B) looking forward spending (C) their (D) free time relaxing in the sun this summer Question 24: From the airplane (A), passengers are able (B) to clearly see (C) the outline of (D) the whole island Question 25: In spite of (A) her physician (B) handicaps, Helen Keller graduated (C) from (D) Radcliffe with honors Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the following questions Question 26: Living in Sydney is strange to her A She’s not used to live in Sydney B She’s not used to living in Sydney C She used to live in Sydney D She is used living in Sydney Question 27: This material is suitable for students of eighteen years and up A Students of eighteen years and over can use this material B The material is suitable for students who are over eighteen C The material may be suitable for students of over eighteen years of age D Only 18-year-old students will find this material suitable Question 28: Pedestrian’s lives are endangered by speeding motorists A Pedestrians risk their lives by speeding motorists B Pedestrians’ lives are put at risk by speeding motorists C Pedestrians are in danger of speeding motorists D Speeding motorists are endangering pedestrian’ lives Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 29: The teacher explained the theory clearly However, the students found it hard to understand it A Although the teaching theory was clear, there was a real challenge to the students B Despite the teacher clear explanation of the theory, students had difficulty understanding it C In spite of explaining the theory clearly, students themselves found it hard to understand it D Though explained clearly, the theory of teaching was difficult to students Question 30: Sharon will finish her exams Then she will have more free time A If Sharon has more time, she will finish her exams B Unless Sharon has more time, she won't finish her exams C Once Sharon has finished her exams, she will have more free time D Having more free time, she will finish her exams BÀI TẬP Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 1: A beard B word C heard D third Question 2: A amount B astound C mouthful D shoulder Mark the letter A, B, C, or D 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 bother B service C canal D answer Question 4: A carefulness B appearance C mechanism D comfortable 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 5: As a sociable boy, Jack enjoys spending his free time going out with friends A mischievous B outgoing C gregarious D shy Question 6: We were at sixes and sevens when we happened to find that the local grocery store closes A bewildered B confusing C clear D surprised 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 7: During the five-decade history, the Asian Games have been advancing in all aspects A always changing B going forward C holding back D becoming prosperous Question 8: I always had a soft spot for Maria despite the fact that she often let me down A liked B hated C feared D respected Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 9: Doctors cannot currently treat COVID-19 and instead concentrate on relieving symptoms A direct B indirect C direction D directly Question 10: She is the first girl in my class part in the volleyball club A takes B to take C take D taking Question 11: The number of homeless people dramatically since the flood A increases B is increasing C increased D has increased Question 12: This plant needs every day Otherwise, they won't be able to flourish A to watering B be watered C to water D watering Question 13: Nobody says a word about the incident, ? A they B doesn't he C does it D don't they Question 14: Do you know the woman who is wearing the ? A very valuable old gold watch B gold watch very old valuable C very old gold valuable watch D old gold watch very valuable Question 15: I have no idea where A that information has she got B she got that information C did she get that information D has she got that information Question 16: Entertainment programs and social media give an opportunity to the generation gap between family members A close B reduce C tighten D narrow Question 17: The shoes have been approved by World Athletics and athlete Jos Hermens - who represents both Gidey and Cheptegei - says the spikes are just a natural progression in shoe technology A elder B older C former D prior Question 18: Having so many records last season on the way to securing a first league title in 30 years, Klopp’s men have started a new season setting records no team wants to hold A crashed B broken C cracked D burst Question 19: The opposition was in cry over the changes to the education bill A round B full C half D circle Question 20: Since he started his own business he has been making money hand over A fist B heel C head D palm 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 21: “This cupboard is broken.” – “ .” A But it’s big B We’ll get it fixed.C We have to pay extra money D But it’s small Question 22: Jack: “Many happy returns, Jill.” – Jill: “ .” A Thank you B Good luck! C Really? When? D The same to you! 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 23: Americans (A) annually import more (B) than billion dollar worthy (C) of Italian clothing (D), jewelry, and shoes Question 24: With an (A) annual income of fifty thousand dollars a year (B), he can afford to give (C) a luxurious (D) life Question 25: Residents in some cities (A) can call an (B) electrical inspector to have (C) the wiring in their house to be checked (D) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the following questions Question 26: I’ve never seen such a nice bouquet of wedding flowers A This bouquet of wedding flowers is the nicest that I’ve ever made B This is the nicest bouquet of wedding flowers that I’ve ever seen C I have never seen the nicest bouquet of wedding flowers so far D Nothing I’ve seen is nicer than this bouquet of wedding flowers Question 27: "Why can’t you your work more carefully?" said Henry’s boss A Henry’s boss asked him not to his job with care B Henry’s boss suggested doing the job more carefully C Henry’s boss warned him to the job carefully D Henry’s boss criticized him for doing his job carelessly Question 28: It’s no good trying to persuade Mary to change her mind A It’s useful to try to persuade Mary change her mind B It’s worth trying to persuade Mary to change her mind C It’s a waste of time trying to persuade Mary to change her mind D There’s no need to try to persuade Mary to change her mind Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 29: A waitress served us She was very impolite and impatient A The waitress served us was very impolite and impatient B The waitress to serve us was very impolite and impatient C The waitress who serve us was very impolite and impatient D The waitress serving us was very impolite and impatient Question 30: Our life has been made easier thanks to smartphones However, using smartphones often may cause some health problems A Since we use smartphones too often, they have made our life easier and caused our health problems to us B Smartphones have made our life easier, but they may cause some health problems if we often use them C Smartphone have not only made our life easier but also caused health problems to those who often use them D If it was not for the smart phones, our life wouldn't be easier and there wouldn't be no health problems BÀI TẬP Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 1: A nations B speakers C languages D minds Question 2: A dealt B dreamt C heal D jealous Mark the letter A, B, C, or D 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 believe B rely C decrease D traffic Question 4: A digital B temperature C component D photograph 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 5: It's not a pleasant feeling to discover you've been taken for a ride by a close friend A driven away B deceived deliberately C given a lift D treated with sincerity Question 6: No matter what I said to him, he still did not believe me He is certainly a hard nut to crack A controversial B obstinate C insatiable D obsolete 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 7: Remember to take off your shoes before entering the temple A remove B put on C delete D get on Question 8: I want to stay unmarried for a while, but I hope to get married eventually A at first B at last C right away D sooner or later Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 9: They appeared surprisingly about their chances of winning A pessimistically B pessimism C pessimist D pessimistic Question 10: Children should stop to school after the age of ten to become independent A to take B being taken C taking D to be taken Question 11: Don’t forget to ring me up if any changes in the timetable A they are B it will be C there will be D there are Question 12: Going swimming in the summer is never boring, ? A isn’t it B is it C it is not D not it is Question 13: The company was strongly criticized for large amounts of waste into the river A dumping B having dumped C being dumped D having been dumped Question 14: Jane never gives her mother a hand in housework she has a lot of free time A in spite of the fact that B since C in spite of D because of Question 15: The instructor blew his whistle and A off ran the runners B the runners runs off C off the runners were running D off were running the runners Question 16: The Red List has been introduced to raise people’s of conservation needs A mind B awareness C spirit D thought Question 17: People that are overweight tend to a risk of a heart attack or stroke A walk B Rush C run D go Question 18: This areas used to be populated, but then its residents migrated A sparsely B highly C scarcely D densely Question 19: Children may be punished for not their toys after playing A giving away B putting away C putting off D giving off Question 20: Most young leaders find running a big business a lot like herding A dogs B mice C cats D horses 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 21: - Peter: “Well, cats are very good at catching mice around the house.” - Linda: “ .” A No, dogs are very good, too B Nothing more to say C You can say that again D Yes, I hope so Question 22: John and Alice are talking about going to the movies - John: "I was wondering if you’d like to go to a movie tonight." - Alice: " What's playing?" A No, thanks B No, I don't like it C Yes, I did D Sure, I'd love to 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 23: Don’t tell (A) me I’m addicted to smoke (B) if I only (C) have (D) three cigarettes a day! Question 24: Despite (A) of rain or snow, there are (B) always more than (C) fifty thousand fans at (D) the OSU football games Question 25: The number of (A) students attend (B) the class dwindled until only (C) two remained (D) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the following questions Question 26: I really believe my letter came as a great surprise to John A John might be very surprised to receive my letter B John might have been very surprised to receive my letter C John must be very surprised to receive my letter D John must have been very surprised to receive my letter Question 27: I would have worn the right shoes if I had known I was going to all this climbing A I did not go climbing because I did not have the right shoes B As I did not know I was going to so much climbing, I did not wear suitable shoes C I would have gone on the climb if I had been wearing the right shoes D I would love to go climbing, but I not have any shoes that would be suitable Question 28: The water was so cold that the children couldn’t swim in it A The water wasn’t warm enough for the children to swim in B The water was cold enough for the children to swim in C It was such a cold water that the children couldn’t swim in it D The water was too cold for the children to swim in it Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 29: Laura practiced playing the instrument a lot She could hardly improve her performance A Hardly had Laura practiced playing the instrument a lot when she could improve her performance B Had Laura practiced playing the instrument a lot, she could have performed much better C However much Laura practiced playing the instrument, she could hardly perform any better D As soon as Laura practiced playing the instrument a lot, she could perform much better Question 30: Mariah sings well She writes good songs, too A Not only Mariah sings well but she also writes good songs B Mariah not only sings well but also she writes good songs C Not only does Mariah sing well but she writes good songs as well D Mariah can both sing well and writes good songs too 10 ... the duty-free shops A Although our flight was delayed, we decided to spend time at the duty-free shops B As our flight was delayed, we decided to spend time at the duty-free shops C We have been... duty-free shops C We have been spending time at the duty-free shops since our flight was delayed D We decided to spend time at the duty-free shops in case our flight was delayed BÀI TẬP Mark the letter... the driveway is free for other cars A parking B to be parked C being parked D to park Question 12: Much of the PPE (personal protective equipment) by doctors and nurses has to be worn once