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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

1 A attended B celebrated C hoped D wanted

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions

5 There are two way to get to HCMC: you can go by plane or by train

6 Be quiet! Your sister does her homework in her room now

7 She will pay less but she uses two energy-saving bulbs

8 The questions that the teacher gave us yesterday was not easy

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions

9 This is the building I have ever seen in Viet Nam

10 Susan doesn’t like playing volleyball, ?

A does Susan B does she C doesn’t she D do she

11 It is very kind of you me with my homework

12 Julia has already completed her English courses

A successfully B success C successful D succeed

13 I promise I to school on time

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A am going to B am going C will go D go

14 She walked ten kilometers a day to get for her family to use

A water enough B enough water C such water D too water

15 If we continue littering, the environment seriously polluted

16 The boy was very hungry, he ate nothing

17 Please the lights It's very dark

18 kilos of apples do you want to buy? - 2 kilos, please

A How much B How often C How many D How long

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions

19 My father gave up smoking because he was afraid of suffering lung cancer

20 My grandmother is over 60, but she is still in good shape now

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s)

in each of the following questions

21 Lack of sleep can have an enormous negative impact on a student’s grades

A positive B cognitive C affective D creative

22 In Western culture, it is polite to maintain eye contact during conversation

A well-behaved B rude C respectful D good

Mark the letter A B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges

23 Anna: “Thank you very much for a lovely evening I have enjoyed myself.” - Henry: “ ”

A I’m glad you like it B Never mind

24 Ben: “What about going camping next weekend?” - Jose: “ ”

A I have a headache now B Thanks, I will

C That’s a good idea D I don’t agree with you

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each

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At the same time, there are many advantages of living in the city Everything you may need is

close by starting with hospitals, banks, educational institutions, shops, etc Cities also have a developed infrastructure like electricity, telecommunication, water and transportation facilities While

in the city you can get anywhere by public transportation or a taxi relatively quickly, to get anywhere

in the countryside you have to have a vehicle and drive If you are unemployed and are looking for a job, the city provides a lot more employment opportunities High-paying jobs in finance, medicine, law, retail or advertising tend to be found in the cities One can also work remotely, but that means fewer career options

Consider carefully to have your own choice!

25 According to the passage, cities are places

A large and crowded B small and crowded

26 Which is a major problem caused by high population density?

27 The word “advantages” can be best replaced by the word “ ”

A disadvantages B benefits C problems D drawbacks

28 Which one is NOT an advantage of living in the city?

A You can get anywhere by public transportation or a taxi relatively quickly

B The city provides a lot more employment opportunities

C Everything you may need is close by, for example, hospitals, banks, educational institutions, shops

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D You can buy a large property with lots of indoor and also outdoor space

29 The text is mainly about

A advantages and drawbacks of city life B advantages of city life

C drawbacks of city life D how to live in the city

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks

Spending your free time (30) the Internet can be fun You can chat, share photos with friends, and play online games But some people are addicted to the Internet They just can’t turn it off Being online for (31) hours at a time does not mean you have a problem The Internet is very useful Online, you can pay your bills, buy clothes, and read the news There are many good reasons to spend time online However, people with an Internet addiction are online too much They don’t spend time with their friends and family Instead, they spend their time chatting with their Internet friends, people they have never met in real life Some also play online games all day or night Some people with Internet addictions even leave (32) jobs so they can spend even more time online! People with Internet addictions don’t just go online to shop, have fun,

or do work People who have this problem often go online (33) they want to escape the stress and problems in their lives Many Internet addicts stop caring about their real lives, and focus only on their online lives One way Internet addicts can get help is by using special software This software controls how much time someone can spend online It tells the computer to turn off the internet after a certain amount of time This helps people (34) on real life The software’s goal is to teach people to use the Internet for good reasons and not just as an escape

34 A to focusing B focus C focusing D focused

Mark the letter A, B C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning

to the original sentence in each of the following questions

35 The old man is the director of this company He interviewed me yesterday

A The old man who interviewed me yesterday is the director of this company

B The old man whom interviewed me yesterday is the director of this company

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C The old man which interviewed me yesterday is the director of this company

D The old man who he interviewed me yesterday is the director of this company

36 We don't have enough money to buy a new house

A If we have enough money, we will buy a new house

B If we had enough money, we would buy a new house

C We wish we have enough money to buy a new house

D We wish we didn't have enough money to buy a new house

37 “Would you like to have a picnic with us next week?” they said to me

A They suggested have a picnic with them the following week

B They advised me to have a picnic with them the following week

C They invited me to have a picnic with them the following week

D They said to me that I had a picnic with them the following week

Choose the correct sentence A, B, C, or D that is built before the words and phrases given

38 I / not / eat / Korean food / 4 months

A I haven't eaten Korean food for 4 months

B I don’t eat Korean food for 4 months

C I didn't Korean food since 4 months ago

D I haven’t eaten Korean food since 4 months

39 The ticket / buy / Peter / tomorrow

A The ticket will buy by Peter tomorrow

B The ticket will bought Peter tomorrow

C The ticket will be bought by Peter tomorrow

D The ticket will be buy by Peter tomorrow

40 This task / too I difficult / us / do

A This task is too difficult us do

B This task is too difficult for us doing

C This task is too difficult that us to do

D This task is too difficult for us to do

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2 A recommended B enjoyed C recognized D arrived

4 A control B city C pressure D stressful

5 I sometimes wish that I will have another car

6 Your friends went to your hometown in Manchester last weekend, weren’t they?

7 I asked him how far was it to the station if I went there by taxi

8 I find it interested to travel abroad because I can learn a lot about different cultures

A interested B to travel C because D a lot

9 John’s mother’s birthday, he made her a big cake

10 She will get good marks if she hard

11 Since 2019, my mum to her hometown yet

A didn’t return B doesn’t return C hasn’t returned D returned

12 do you go to the gym? - Three times a week

A How much B How many C How often D When

13 After he his homework, he went to bed

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A finishes B finished C has finished D had finished

14 Ha Noi is city in Viet Nam

A the second biggest B as big as C bigger than D second bigger

15 The rule says that you bring any pets into the hotel

A needn’t B mustn’t C don’t have to D shouldn’t

16 Her sister plays the violin

A skillful B skill C skillfully D skilled

17 Lan got up late, she couldn’t catch the first bus

19 Most of the students I knew at college were smart and industrious

A lazy B intelligent C hard-working D active

20 There are some drawbacks in city life nowadays

A impacts B advantages C benefits D disadvantages

21 Laura felt exhausted after a long working day

22 Tom has been trying to find a good job in the city and he has finally succeeded

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges

23 - Nam: “Sorry for coming late, Tam.” - Tam: “ ”

C I don’t mind coming late D Sure

24 - Jane: “Congratulations! You have got high marks in the last term.” - Mary: “ ”

A Really? Never say so B I’d love to say so

C It is kind of you to say so D You’re welcome

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase

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that best fits each of the numbered blanks

Over the last century, there have been (25) significant changes in the way we live Obviously, it is difficult (26) the life of ancient people and the life of the people living in the twenty-first century because so many changes have occurred Even the changes (27) have occurred over the last ten years are amazing

People in (28) past were not able to travel such a long distance within such a short period of time Nowadays, we have become very mobile We have fast and comfortable cars In addition, more and more people travel by plane Moreover, in the past people had to work harder as they did not have tools and machines to make (29) work easier

26 A to compare B comparing C compare D compared

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning

30 They reported that the explosion happened right after the conference

A It is reported that the explosion happened right after the conference

B It was being reported that the explosion happened right after the conference

C It reported that the explosion happened right after the conference

D It was reported that the explosion happened right after the conference

31 “What time did you come home last night, Mark?” said Tom

A Tom asked Mark what time had he come home the previous night

B Tom asked Mark what time he had come home last night

C Tom asked Mark what time he came home last night

D Tom asked Mark what time he had come home the previous night

32 We last visited Ho Chi Minh City 3 years ago

A We didn’t visit Ho Chi Minh City for 3 years

B We haven’t visited Ho Chi Minh City for 3 years

C We haven’t visited Ho Chi Minh City for 3 years ago

D We didn’t visit Ho Chi Minh City for 3 years go

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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

33 Linda/ go/ cooking class/ every Wednesday evening

A Linda went to cooking class every Wednesday evening

B Linda goes cooking class every Wednesday evening

C Linda will go to cooking class every Wednesday evening

D Linda goes to cooking class every Wednesday evening

34 She / tell / me / quiet I because / baby / sleep

A She tells me to be quiet because the baby was sleeping

B She told me be quiet because the baby was sleeping

C She told me to be quiet because the baby is sleeping

D She told me to be quiet because the baby was sleeping

35 The river/ be/ deep / that/ we/ not/ swim/ it

A The river is so deep that we can’t swim in it

B The river was so deep that we can’t swim in it

C The river is too deep that we couldn’t swim in it

D The river is such deep that we can’t swim in it

of the questions

Community service is a very important factor when it comes to bettering your society Through

my own experiences and observations, I have come to support my opinion on this issue

My experience that supports this theory involved my job last summer of 2004 I paced around the house for a while Finally, I decided to sit down and read the newspaper There was a section on the community which contained a list of volunteer activities They ranged from helping in soup kitchens to helping as an electrician

I called a number and decided to spend my time taking care of the grocery shopping for an elderly handicapped woman She has since become a good friend Finally, I was spending my time having fun I was making a difference in one woman’s life It may not have paid in dollars The

experience and pleasure I gained was more valuable to me than any amount of money I could have

earned

Even more significant is the value and importance of community service in our society Without

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community service in our society, many people would not know the importance of charity Serving in your community takes away some of the problems that exist in your society and in the world as a whole

In conclusion, I believe that choosing to help your community through community service should

be very important to you It is also important to the people around you I feel that helping in your community to benefit others will bring you good things You will also make the person you helped feel cared about 36 The text is mainly about

36 The text is mainly about

A the importance of community service B finding jobs in summer

C helping handicapped woman D poor people in our society

37 The writer decided to spend his time

A finding a summer job B relaxing and having fun in summer

C gaining money and experience D taking care of the grocery shopping

38 Taking care of the grocery shopping helped the writer

A pay a lot in dollars B make a good friend

39 The word “valuable” means

A wonderful B interesting C helpful D useless

40 The writer believes that choosing to help your community through community service should be very important because it can

A introduce you to other people B bring you a lot of money

C bring you good thing D made a difference in your life

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Mark the letter A, B C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions

5 The little boy which won the first prize in this competition is my nephew

6 The English summer course will start in May 29th and finish in August

7 Would you like to have any black coffee to stay awake?

8 The doctor advised my kids to brush their tooths at least twice a day

9 Our flight from Amsterdam to London was delayed the heavy fog

A although B because C in spite of D because of

10 I think learning English is very for our job in the future

11 A great deal of tea every day in England

12 This table is very firm because it is made wood

13 While I the dishes, my brother TV

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A was washing / watched B washed / was watching

C washed / watched D was washing / was watching

14 It is very kind of Tom me finish my task

15 The panda’s habitat is the bamboo forest

16 Your cat is so lovely, but is so naughty

17 John didn’t go to school yesterday, ?

A wasn’t he B didn’t he C did he D did John

18 Tom wishes he taller now, so he can join the basketball club

19 Visit our website to find out more about our summer camp

A get information B know everything C apply for a job D make decision

20 This dish is delicious with cream

21 The Ministry of Health is carrying out a health project for the poor in mountainous regions and

rural areas

22 Maths, Vietnamese and English are compulsory subjects in our school

A important B optional C necessary D required

23 - Jane: “I think you’ve taken my bag by mistake.” - Dan: “ ”

A What a shame! B Pardon? C I’m so sorry D Have I?

24 - Dave: “May I have something to drink, please?” - Tom: “ ”

A Yes, of course Help yourself B Of course you may

C Why do you have to ask? D You must help others too

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People enjoy living in large cities (25) , cities have problems One problem is that they frequently grow very (26) Transportation becomes complicated There are a lot

of cars, buses and bicycles As a result, people are trying (27) the big cities, and they are also planning for new cities Plan A is a large city with smaller cities around it There is (28) open land with trees, fields, and lakes between the large city and smaller cities Each small city is total It has offices, schools, hospitals, and places of entertainment In Plan B, the cities are connected by a road In Plan c, the cities are in rings around the central city and all of them are connected to each other The (29) of all these plans is to limit the improvement of the large city

25 A Although B However C Moreover D Because

26 A rapidly B rapid C rapidness D rapidity

27 A improving B improve C to improve D to improving

29 A advantage B drawback C problem D goal

30 I have not met her for three years

A The last time I met her was three years ago B It is three years when I will meet her

C I did not meet her three years ago D During three years, I met her once

31 My school has no playground equipment or extra activities

A I wish my school had had playground equipment or extra activities

B I wish my school had playground equipment or extra activities

C I wish my school can have playground equipment or extra activities

D I wish my school will have playground equipment or extra activities

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

32 It rained heavily The match was cancelled

A Because the heavy rain, the match was cancelled

B In spite of the heavy rain, the match was cancelled

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C Because of raining heavily, the match was cancelled

D Although it rained heavily, the match was cancelled

33 We’ll get there early We’ll be able to get the tickets

A We’ll get there early in order to we can get the tickets

B We’ll get there early, but we can get the tickets

C We’ll get there early so that to get the tickets

D We’ll get there early so that we can get the tickets

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most meaningful sentence written from the given words

34 new / computer / expensive / he / not / buy / it

A The new computer is so expensive that he cannot buy it

B The new computer is such expensive that he cannot buy it

C The new computer is too expensive that he can buy it

D The new computer is so expensive but he can buy it

35 They / use / go / school / bike / they /young

A They used go to school by bike when they were young

B They used to going to school by bike when they were young

C They used to go to school by bike when they were young

D They used to went to school by bike when they are young

Secondly, the city provides better healthcare Villages may have a local doctors’ clinic, but cities often have multiple hospitals and doctors specializing in even rare conditions In a city, ambulances

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and firetrucks may take only minutes to arrive at the scene In villages, getting to a hospital in an emergency may take precious time

Finally, it’s easier for people to have a good job and pursue their career Villages have a smaller population than cities, so there are fewer jobs available Living in the city provides people with thousands of career choices Professionals have access to large businesses, hospitals and educational facilities for work opportunities People with less education can more readily find jobs in customer service or entry-level jobs Even specialized jobs and careers focused around the arts are viable in a city with a large population

I think cities bring lots of benefits to their residents As city populations increase, so do

businesses People have fast access to their needs and wants in cities As time passes, more and more people all over the world leave villages and move to cities, seeking a new life

36 What is the main topic of the text?

A The benefits and drawbacks of living in the city

B The benefits and drawbacks of living in the countryside

C The benefits of living in the city and the countryside

D The benefits of living in the city

37 There are benefits of living in the city mentioned in the text

38 The following things are benefits of cities EXCEPT

A they offer multiple forms of education such as colleges and universities

B it’s easy to access a wide choice of entertainment

C healthcare and conditions require a lot of time and money

D living in the city provides people with thousands of career opportunities

39 As mentioned in the text, it’s possible for people with less education to find jobs

A in customer service or entry-level jobs

B in villages

C in large businesses, hospitals and educational facilities

D in movie theaters, amusement parks and restaurants

40 The word “benefits” in the last paragraph is CLOSEST in meaning to

A drawbacks B disadvantages C advantages D weaknesses

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4 A expensive B official C important D beautiful

5 David is considered as most hard-working staff in my department

A is considered B hard-working C most D in

6 I have studied French since I have started high school in my area

A have studied B since C have started D my

7 This church built by a group of Christians in the 19th century

8 If you get up early, you wouldn't be late for your first day at work

9 Peter suggests that his sister to the seaside in the summer

10 It took them at least two months how to pronounce these words

11 Let’s go to the library, ?

A shall we B will we C would we D should we

12 It’s very hot today I wish I on the beach now

13 When he lived in the city, he to the theater twice a week

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A uses to go B has gone C used to go D was going

14 Lucia cannot remember the name of the restaurant she ate her favorite roasted duck

15 the heavy rain, we all enjoyed the excursion

16 Boys often enjoy doing things in a way

A create B creative C creativity D creatively

17 you give me a lift to the bus station, John?

18 There weren’t eggs left for the people who had breakfast at 9.30 a.m!

19 It’s really important to limit the amount of fat in your diet

20 We arranged to meet at 7.30, but one hour later, she turned up

A disappeared B contacted C left D arrived

21 Tom admitted that he had broken the fence in front of my house

22 After Laura won the scholarship, her parents were satisfied with her achievement

Mark the letter A, B C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges

23 Peter: “Would you like some more tea?” - John: “ ”

A Yes, please B Yes, you would C No, I won’t D No, please

24 Sally: “What about collecting used paper every day?” - Jenny: “”

C That’s a good idea D Thanks, it’s nice of you

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase

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that best fits each of the numbered blanks

Traditionally, rural villages in Viet Nam (25) handicrafts when they were not busy (26) planting or harvesting crops Over time, (27) villages developed the expertise to make specialized products and so particular villages became famous for such things as weaving, woodwork, lacquer work and metal products With industrialization, many villagers moved

to the cities but not maintained their craft skills and networks to produce products for the city market, (28) , craft villages make furniture, grow flowers or make utensils for the urban population Other villages changed from (29) traditional crafts to producing different products desired by an industrialized society

25 A produced B produce C have produced D will produce

29 A make B to making C to make D making

30 “Close your books and go out to play”, the teacher said to us

A The teacher told us close our books and go out to play

B The teacher told us to closing our books and go out to play

C The teacher told us closing our books and go out to play

D The teacher told us to close our books and go out to play

31 This is the first time his children have tried Japanese cuisine

A His children tried Japanese cuisine at first

B His children last tried Japanese cuisine a long time ago

C His children tried Japanese cuisine before

D His children have never tried Japanese cuisine before

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

32 Peter tried his best He couldn’t win the match

A Peter tried his best, and he couldn’t win the match

B Peter tried his best, so he couldn’t win the match

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C Peter tried his best, but he couldn’t win the match

D Peter tried his best, or he couldn’t win the match

33 Peter cannot go out for lunch His car is broken

A If his car isn’t broken, Peter will go out tor lunch

B If his car hadn’t been broken Peter could go out for lunch

C If his car were not broken, Peter could go out for lunch

D If his car were not broken, Peter could have gone out for lunch

34 I / spend / 4 hours / read / first / chapter / the book

A I spent 4 hours reading the first chapter of the book

B I spent 4 hours to read the first chapter of the book

C I spent 4 hours to reading the first chapter of the book

D I spent 4 hours read the first chapter of the book

35 I / wish / I / can / cook / well / as / mom

A I wish I could cook as well as my mom

B I wish I can cook as well as my mom

C I wish I could cooked as well as my mom

D I wish I can cook as better as my mom

Sydney was founded as a British colony in 1788 Sydney was the first everlasting European settlement in Australia and today it is the country’s largest city area, with about 4 million residents Sydney is the seat of state government as the capital of New South Wales, Australia’s most populous and economically important state The city is an active cultural centre with a varied economy based

on service industries, tourism, manufacturing, and international commerce Its port is one of the

leading centers of intercontinental trade in the Asia-Pacific region Sydney is located on Australia’s

southeastern coast at Port Jackson, a large, sheltered, deep-water inlet of the Tasman Sea

Sydney is well-known for its Opera House The Sydney Opera House is the centerpiece of the city’s places for live performances of ballet, opera, and classical music The Australian Opera, Australian Ballet, and Sydney Dance companies regularly stage performances there Moreover, the

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place often hosts internationally touring performances Sydney also has many places for musical theater, drama, and popular music The Sydney Theatre Company is one of many successful theatre companies in the city

Sydney is also home to the internationally praised Australian Chamber Orchestra and Sydney Symphony Orchestra The cultural life of Sydney is exciting and varied, reflecting the multicultural nature of the city Many festivals, parades, and outdoor concerts cheer up the city streets in the

summer months Annual events include the Sydney Festival in January and February, the Gay and

Lesbian Mardi Gras in March, the Royal Easter Show in April, and the multicultural festival Carnival in September and October Sydney has also become world renowned for its street parties and fireworks

on New Year’s Eve and on Australia Day, celebrated on Sydney’s Founding date, January 26

36 Sydney used to be in 1788

A the country’s largest city area B a British colony

C the capital of New South Wales D the seat of state government

37 Which of the following is TRUE about The Sydney opera House EXCEPT

A it is a place for live performances of ballet, opera, and classical music

B it is very famous in Sydney

C it often hosts internationally touring performances

D it is one of many successful theatre companies in the world

38 The word “annual” in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to

39 How many annual events are mentioned in the last paragraph?

40 What is the main idea of the text?

A Some tourist attractions in Sydney B The history of Sydney

C A brief introduction to Sydney D An introduction to The Sydney Opera House

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4 A collapse B explore C describe D central

5 The Homeless project will start in June 9th and finish in September

A The B will C in June 9th D in September

6 If you feel tired, we could stop working and take a rest

7 Jane is going to buy many flour to make a birthday cake for her mother

8 The old man whom is standing near the tree is my uncle

9 Tom the road when I out to him

A was crossing - was calling B crossed - was calling

10 The doctor advised him to stop working too hard it’s quite harmful to his health

11 After a hard-working study, John can relax in his bed

A comfortably B comfortable C comfort D uncomfortable

12 Williams used in a small village in the north of Canada

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13 My father never lets borrow money from my friends

14 Tom has given me amusing comic Do you want to read it?

15 My grandmother enjoys life in the countryside because it is than life in the city

A peacefuler B as peaceful as C more peaceful D more peacefuler

16 Up to now, we any information from the murder yet

A won’t get B didn’t get C hasn’t got D haven’t got

17 Lucia was at home last night, ?

A was she B wasn’t she C did she D wasn’t Lucia

18 Because of the inflation crisis, the denominations of money are now in of losing their value

19 All students have to wear uniforms when going to school

20 Doing exercise regularly is one of the best ways to prevent diseases

21 We absolutely adore his music because of sweet melodies and meaningful lyrics

22 They want to live in the countryside because of the fresh air and the peaceful life there

23 - Jane: “Thank you very much for the lovely flowers!” - Ben: “ ”

A You are welcome B You don’t like flowers, do you?

C Yeah, I didn’t buy those flowers D It was an excellent choice

24 - Jason: “Why don’t we go to Sapa by train?” - Kate: “ ”

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C Yes, please D Yes, I’d love to

Did you know that reading (25) keep your mind active and engaged well into old age? Several years ago, when I was working as a newspaper reporter, I (26) a woman who was a resident at a local nursing home She was 100 years old She read at least one book per week She was bright, intelligent and fun to talk with “I love to read It helps me keep (27) what is going on in the world, she said “A friend of (28) brings me a new book every week I look forward to her visits and I look forward to the books We talk about the books we have read.” Reading has other (29) , as well For one thing, reading a good story can help you forget some of the problems in your own life For the other thing, reading also sets

a good example for younger generations

26 A interviewed B interview C will interview D was interviewing

30 “If I were you, I would choose to study abroad.” Jack said to me

A Jack suggested choosing to study abroad

B Jack offered me to choose to study abroad

C Jack invited me to study abroad

D Jack advised me to choose to study abroad

31 He lost his job three months ago

A It is three months since he has lost his job

B It is three months since he lost his job

C They are three months since he lost his job

D He last lost his job for three months

32 He doesn’t know Linda’s phone number He can’t call her

A If he knew Linda’s phone number, he could call her

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B If he knew Linda’s phone number, he couldn’t call her

C If he had known Linda’s phone number, he could have called her

D If he knows Linda’s phone number, he can call her

33 Despite/ man/ be/ qualified/ for/job/ he/ not/ be/ accept

A Despite the fact that the man was qualified for the job, he was not accepting

B Despite the man was qualified for the job, he was not accepting

C Despite the fact that the man was qualified for the job, he was not accepted

D Despite the man was qualified for the job, he was not accepted

34 Our house / buy / rich man / last year

A Our house were bought by a rich man last year

B Our house was bought by a rich man last year

C Our house has been bought by rich man for a year

D Our house has been bought a rich man since last year

35 It / generous / Tommy I pay / all / meals / we / have / yesterday

A It was very generous on Tommy to pay all the meals we had yesterday

B It is very generous of Tommy to pay all the meals we have yesterday

C It is very generous of Tommy paying all the meals we had yesterday

D It was very generous of Tommy to pay all the meals we had yesterday

From the 20th to the 21st century, there have been significant changes in the majority of countries around the world Substantial differences are evident between the way we live today, and the way we lived a century ago Viet Nam is no exception although there are some aspects of life in Viet Nam that are similar to the way of life of the twentieth century

Living in Viet Nam today differs greatly from the lifestyle of 100 years ago People in the past

mainly worked in agriculture whereas today there are significantly fewer people working in this sector

of the economy These days, by comparison, people are more likely to be employed in manufacturing and tourism than in the rice fields Moreover, Viet Nam, which was traditionally agricultural, is transforming into an entirely different country While agriculture is still an important component of

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the Vietnamese economy, other enterprises are accounting for an increasing amount of economic activity

However, along with the differences, similarities also exist The Vietnamese have kept many of the characteristics of their forefathers The Vietnamese people are as friendly today as they were in the past This is best illustrated in the way they welcome foreigners Moreover, the determination of the people of Viet Nam has not changed The Vietnamese work collectively and happily towards the development of their country

To conclude, while there are differences in past and present lifestyles, there are important similarities Although Viet Nam has changed in many ways, there always have been, and always will

be, the friendly welcoming smiles of the Vietnamese people

36 What is the main idea of the text?

A Lifestyles in the past B Lifestyles at present

C Lifestyles in the past and at present D The lifestyle of 100 years ago

37 Viet Nam has had significant changes

A in the 21st century B for one hundred years

C from the 20th century D in the 20th century

38 Nowadays, more people work in

A manufacturing and tourism B agricultural section

C foreign enterprises D the rice fields

39 According to the text, one of the traditional features of the Vietnamese is

A their passion on study B working hard and playing less

C exporting agricultural products D the determination to build the country

40 The word “lifestyle” in paragraph 2 means

A the way people live B the way people do agriculture

C the way people behave D the way people welcome visitors

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