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Teacher: Tran Thi Bich Lien 1

other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions

1 A historical B system C landscape D business 2 A carved B impressed C embroidered D weaved

II 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

3 A embroider B lantern C impress D desire 4 A workshop B remind C outskirts D village

III Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question

5 Linh can’t go out with us to see a movie now because she’s _ a meal A preparing B making C arranging D keeping 6 I’m responsible for cooking dinner as my mother usually works _

7 I usually _ my younger sisters when my parents are away on business A pick up B take care of C look for D take charge of 8 Ms Mai asked me how she could _ household chores equally in her family

9 In my family, my father always takes charge of doing the _ lifting

10 Her husband is very kind He always cares _ her and never puts on of the housework _ her

11 Mr Hoang found it difficult to be in charge of the household _ A financial B financially C finances D financier

12 We take _ in doing the washing-up, cleaning the floor and watering the flowers

13 _ is a person who work at home and take care of the house and family A Breadwinner B Homemaker C Servant D Houseman

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

14 Lam and his friends often went to the cinema to enjoy the new films

A So have I B So have me C I have so D So I have

VI 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 We always split the housework equally – my mom cooks, my dad cleans the house and I do

the washing – up

20 Parent are recommended to collaborate with teachers in educating children

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underlined word(s) in each of the following questions

21 From my point of view, parental divorce can cause lasting negative consequences for

children

A beginning of a marriage B the situation of not marrying

22 It is important to create a daily routine so as to improve your work-life balance today

A a situation in which two or more things are not treated the same B a state that things are of equal weight or force

C a state that things are of importance

D a situation that things change frequently in amount

VIII 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

When Scotsman Alexander Graham Bell (23) _ the telephone in 1876, it was a revolution in communication (24) _ the first time, people could talk to each other over great distances almost as clearly as if they were in the same room Nowadays, though, we (25) _ use Bell’s invention for taking photographs, (26) _ the Internet or watching video clips rather than talking Over the last two decades a new (27) _ of spoken communication has emerged: the mobile phone

23 A invent B is invented C invented D was invented

25 A increase B increased C increasing D increasingly 26 A accessing B contacting C entering D searching

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

Did you know that on average we forget about 80% of the medical information a doctor might give us? This fascinating information came to light as a result of a study carried out by Utrecht University What is even more interesting is that almost half of what we think we remember is wrong

Why do you think this is? Well, it’s not as complicated as you may think You see, going to

the doctor fills most people with anxiety and when we are really nervous and stressed we are more likely to focus on the diagnosis rather than the treatment Therefore, we know what is wrong with as but have no idea what to do about it

Here are some good tips to keep in mind when seeing a doctor Always write down any important information What would be even better is, if your doctor agreed, to record your

consultation This way, you can replay the advice at home, where you are more likely to absorb

it If you believe the situation is serious or you’re really worried, seek the help of a family member Just ask them to accompany you to listen in This way you can be absolutely sure about what the doctor has told you and avoid falling into the same trap that most people do

(Source: Traveller 6)

28 According to the passage, the information doctors give us _ A is about 50% wrong B is only 80% correct C is mostly forgotten D is usually not enough

29 The word “complicated” in the passage is opposite in meaning to _

30 The author says that when people consult a doctor, _ A they always believe that their situation is serious

B they are interested in knowing what they should do C they only want to know what is wrong with them D they usually have a family member with them

31 The word “absorb” in the passage is closest in meaning to _

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A play it to your family members to get their opinions B refer to it later to better understand your condition C replay it to write down any important information D use it as evidence against your doctor if necessary

X Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the root one

33 Their teacher is making them study hard

They……… 34 As I get older, I want to travel less

The older ……… 35 I have never been to Liverpool in my life

Never ……… 36 My father speaks very little French

My father speaks hardly ………

XI Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in brackets

37 I will return to Hoi An to have another week of adventure this summer (COME)

II 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

3 A recipe B tablespoon C ingredient D benefit 4 A avocado B traditional C ingredient D significant

5 The museum has a superb collection of ancient _ from Nubia A artefacts B leather C presence D beads

6 Our aim is to make the performing arts, museums and our _ accessible to all A love B patriotism C heritage D status

7 I have ten pictures and eight pieces _ sculpture on exhibition

11 The bus _ up passengers outside the airport

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13 At the moment, my sister _ her homework, my brother _ games A is making - is playing B is doing - is playing

14 Is Ben Thanh Market a place of interest in Ho Chi Minh City?

17 “What do you think of your new laptop? – “ ”

A I’m sorry, I can’t Let’s go now B I’m sorry I’m home late C I love it D But please be careful with it 18 “Can I try your new camera?” – “ ”

A I’m sorry, I can’t Let’s go now B I’m sorry I’m home late C Sure I’d love to Sure D But please be careful with it

19 Acupuncture originated in China and has been used as a traditional medicine for thousands

of years

20 There is no evidence at this time that acupuncture can treat cancer itself

VII 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 The gender gap in primary education has been eliminated

A variety B inconsistency C difference D similarity

22 The United Kingdom has made a remarkable progress in gender equality

A insignificant B impressive C notable D famous

HEALTH DETECTOR

Scientist Hayat Sindi’s device is the sire of a postage stamp, and it costs just a penny But it could (23) _ millions of lives In many parts of the world, doctors and nurses work with no (24) _ or clean water They have to send health tests to labs and wait weeks for results But this little piece of paper could change that It contains tiny holes that are filled with chemicals These chemicals are able (25) _ health problems A person places a single drop of blood on the paper The chemicals in the paper change (26) _ the blood and indicate (27) _ or not the person has an illness

(Source: http: / / ngl.cengage.com)

24 A electric B electrical C electrician D electricity 25 A detect B detecting C to detect D to detecting 26 A although B because C due to D in spite of

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Teacher: Tran Thi Bich Lien 5 to each of the questions

Lorna: I might retire early I don’t know I’m 55 and my husband retired last year He spends most of his time in the garden I’d really like to be there with him though I am not quite fond of the tasks I’m definitely going to learn a new language I hate going abroad and speaking English Cass: I’m only 26, so I’m not going to retire soon! In fact I want to have more chances to earn our living Jamie and I are going to have a baby next year and we’re really excited about that We want to have a big family and live in a big house Then, when I retire, my children and grandchildren will all be able to stay

Sue: Well, Roger and I don’t agree about retiring I love work and I don’t want to retire! I know I won’t have anything to do

Roger: I asked my boss at work recently and I might be able to retire next year I might buy a house in France and spend the time that my family deserved to have with me long before I’d love to have my first long-awaited visit to Paris with my wife one day

Linda: I want to retire as soon as possible I have three sons and now I don’t even have time

to play with them They will become mature very soon and don’t want to spend quality time

with me I can’t stand the thought

28 The reason Lorna looks forward to her retirement is because A her husband has already retired B she likes doing gardening C she hates travelling abroad D she likes to learn English 29 Which of the following is NOT true about Cass?

A His baby is born the following year B He wants his family to live in a big house C He wants to retire soon D He wants to earn more money

30 Who does NOT want to retire shortly?

31 Roger _

A has spent enough time with his family already B will ask his boss for retirement next year C has never been to Paris before

D doesn’t want to go to Paris

32 The word “mature” in the passage is closes: in meaning to

33 I am leaving now so that I won’t be late for work

I am leaving now in 34 New York City is the busier than any other city in the world

New York City 35 Dina is like her mother’s side of the family

Dina takes 36 “How long have you been standing here?” he asked me

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I 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

2 A tablecloth B authenticity C through D although

II 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

3 A competition B generation C conical D authenticity 4 A family B typical C grandparents D embroider

5 Moderation doesn’t mean the foods you love

A to eliminate B eliminating C to prevent D preventing

6 Studies suggest only when you are most active and giving your digestive system a long break each day

A to eat B being eaten C eating D being eating

7 Your body uses calcium to build healthy bones and teeth, them strong as you age

8 If you eat too quickly, you may not _ attention to whether your hunger is satisfied

9 Common eating habits than can lead to are: eating too last, eating when not hungry, eating while standing up, and skipping meals

A gain weight B weight gain C put on weight D be heavy 10 Keeping a for a few days will help you discover your bad eating habits

A diary B personal C food dairy D report

11 You may have had certain eating habits for so long that you do not they are unhealthy

A recognize B realize C understand D tell 12 If children don’t play sports, they sleepy and tired

A would feel B will feel C would have felt D had felt 13 If you eat a lot of fruit, you health problems

14 All families in Phuoc Tich village earned their living from making ceramics for the past

A Men are better at certain jobs than women

B I agree It really depends on their physical strengths and preferences C Women and men should cooperate with each other

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Nam: “ _”

A I’ve been self- employed for five years B I don’t like working under time pressure C I prefer a male boss

D I can’t stand the women gossips

19 Acupuncture can treat from simple to complicated ailments

A acupoints B diseases C points D treatments

20 Some people believe that acupuncture can be a cure of cancer

A allergy B practice C therapy D treatment

21 Men and women equally gain first class degrees

22 The United Kingdom still faces challenges in gender equality

A fairness B inequality C evenness D equilibrium

When we feel anxious, we often give ourselves negative messages like: “I can’t do this”, “I’m useless” and “I’m going to fail”

It can be difficult but (23) to replace these with positive thoughts such as: ‘this is just anxiety, it can’t harm me’ and, ‘relax, concentrate - it’s going to be okay’

Picturing how you’d like things to go can help you feel more (24) Try to imagine yourself (25) up to an exam feeling confident and relaxed You turn over your paper, write down what you do know and come away knowing you tried your best on the day

It can sometimes feel like your whole future depends on (26) grades you get There can be a lot of pressure for young people to do well in exams which can cause a lot of stress and anxiety You might have (27) certain grades or put into a higher set, and feel if you don’t get the grade you’ll let your teachers or parents on

Remember, exams are important – but they’re not the only way to a successful future Lots of people go success in life without doing well in school exams

24 A positive B negative C tense D stressful

27 A been predict B predicted C be predicted D been predicted

Situated on the central coast of Vietnam, which is famous for many beautiful beaches Lang Co Beach, since June 2009, has become an official member of the “World’s most beautiful bays” club Today, it is a popular destination for tourists in Vietnam, especially for those who love beach so much

With the length of approximately 10 kilometres, Lang Co Beach located in Lang Co town, Phu Loc district, Thua Thien – Hue province is next to the National Highway 1A and near Hai Van Pass

Lying on the most beautiful curve of the country, Lang Co has almost everything that the nature can offer: green mountains and tropical forests, smooth white sand, full of sunshine and cool, blue and clear sea as crystal, and the average temperature of 25°C in summer It is an attractive destination for both domestic and international tourists in Vietnam It is the third bay

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It can be said that nobody can resist a beauty like Lang Co town This small and peaceful town will give you the most relaxing time and many games at the beach In addition, you will have a good time to enjoy the seafood with various kinds of shrimps, lobster, crab, butter-fish, mackerel fish, oysters, etc and not far from the beach are some attractions such as Lang Co fishing village, Chan May scenery

Lying on the “Central Heritage Road”, Lang Co is very close to other famous attractions such as the Imperial City of Hue, Hoi An Ancient Town, Son Tra Peninsula where the famous Son Tra Natural Reserve and beautiful beaches located, and so many more

28 Lang Co beach is located _ A 10 kilometres away from Hue B under Hai Van Pass

C between Hoi An Ancient Town and Son Tra Peninsula D on the most beautiful curve of Vietnam

29 The most important reason why so many tourists come to Lang Co beach is that _ A it is considered an ideal place for beach lovers

B it is the third most beautiful beach in Vietnam C they can enjoy various kinds of seafood

D they can come to the famous Son Tra Natural Reserve

30 All of the following are attractions of Lang Co Beach EXCEPT _ A cool, blue and clear sea as crystal

B its location on the “Central Heritage Road” C the National Highway 1A next to it

D smooth white sand, and full of sunshine

31 We can infer from the passage that Lang Co Beach _ A enjoys the harmony of nature and humans

B is very hot during summer

C is the most beautiful bay in the world

D is the first member of the “World’s most beautiful bays” club

32 Coming to Lang Co Beach, you can do all of the following activities EXCEPT _ A visiting the nearby fishing village

33 The salary of a professor is higher than that of a secretary

The salary of a secretary is 34 He felt very miserable, so he looked for someone to share his life with

He looked 35 I didn’t realize how late it was and I didn’t stop studying till after midnight

I didn’t realize how late it was and I went 36 When did you start working on the project?

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TEST 4

I 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 versatile B slice C sprinkle D combine

II 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

3 A assure B pressure C figure D leisure 4 A concentration B favorable C adolescence D relaxation

5 David _ a seat on the evening flight to Ho Chi Minh city

6 In Con Dao, there are green _ of forests and fresh meadows and the houses with red roofs, which forms the picture of nature with bright colours

A lands B regions C wilderness D stretches 7 A _ is usually necessary when you travel overseas

A passport B driving licence C birth certificate D degree 8 Our plane arrives in Hanoi at _ two o’clock in _ afternoon

9 They are going to spend their holiday _ rural France

A relaxing B exploring C reserving D searching

10 Green Tourism applies to any activity or facility that operates in an environmentally friendly _

11 Cua Lo Beach is also famous for its beautiful islands such as Lan Chau and Song Ngu, which protect it from heavy storms and strong winds _ from the East Sea

A to come B to come in C coming D coming in 12 There was a long queue at the _ and customers were getting impatient A stopover B take-off C departure longue D check-out 13 Excuse me, how much is a _ to New York?

A ticket return B returning ticket C return ticket D ticket returning

14 Chinese Painting became popularly around 581 AD since more and more people began A B C

to appreciate its beauty D

15 In order that promote the development of the craft village, more support from local

authorities is needed D

16 Careful planning is very important to help craft villages growing and flourish to attract

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18 - “Could you do me a favor, please? - “ ”

A Let me help you C No, thanks I’m fine B Sure What can I do for you? D Yes, go ahead!

19 This year, more girls enrolled on courses in art and design

20 In some rural areas, women and girls are forced to do most of the housework

21 Much has to be done to achieve gender quality in employment opportunities

22 People have eliminated poverty and hunger in many parts of the world

A created B eradicated C phased out D wiped out

Living in Vietnam today (23) _ greatly from the lifestyle of 100 years ago People in the past mainly worked in agriculture (24) _ today there are significantly less 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, Vietnam, which was (25) _ agrarian, is transforming into an entirely different country While agriculture is still an important component of the Vietnamese economy, other enterprises are (26) _ an increasing amount of economic activity

However, along with the differences, similarities also exist The people of Vietnam have retained many of the characteristics of their forefathers The Vietnamese people are as friendly today as they were in the past This is best exemplified in the way they welcome foreigners (27) their unique country Moreover, the resilience and determination of the people of Vietnam has not changed The Vietnamese work collectively and happily towards the development of their country

23 A compares B differs C becomes D offers 24 A however B therefore C whereas D when 25 A traditionally B gradually C occasionally D presently 26 A grasping for B holding for C making up for D accounting for

Cooking blogs are a great source of information because they are free and there are so many of them They are also nice because they give all different kinds of ideas The problems with blogs is that because we don’t know who is writing them, we need to use with caution When you are looking at a new blog, you don’t know if the writer knows what he or she is talking about

We’d like to introduce two popular cooking blogs The first is called Smitten Kitchen This website is run by a family living in New York City It focuses on food that doesn’t require many ingredients If you want to make food that is simple but wonderful, then this is the site for you It offers hundreds and hundreds of recipes, divided into categories You will be amazed at how many there are

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advice for people who want to start their own blogs Wednesday Chef has great pictures of its food, as well as interesting pictures of Berlin The blog got its name because in the past, newspapers published their food articles on Wednesdays

There are a lot of cooking blogs on the Internet, and most of them are pretty good Go online and check some of them out You might be surprised at how much they can help you improve your cooking

28 How did Wednesday Chef get its name? A The writer posts recipes on Wednesdays B The writer only cooks on Wednesdays C The writer was born on a Wednesday

D Newspapers used to publish food articles on Wednesdays 29 Which of the following is NOT a benefit of cooking blogs?

A There are many of them B Everyone who writes them is an expert C They are free D They give a lot of different ideas

30 Who runs the blog Smitten Kitchen?

A A family in New York B A woman in New York C A family in Berlin D A woman in Berlin 31 What does the passage say about Smitten Kitchen?

A It only gives recipes on Italian food B It focuses on simple recipes

C It only offers a few recipes D Most of the food on that blog is hard to make 32 Why should we be careful when we are looking at new blogs?

A We don’t know who the writers are B Most new blogs are terrible

C The recipes on new blogs are usually hard to make D They charge you some fees to get the recipes

33 It took me a long time to be accustomed to living in the country

It took me a long time to get 34 My school is near my home, so I go to school on foot every day

My school isn’t 35 I would like my sister to improve her English speaking

I wish 36 Vietnamese people only eat dried candied fruit at Tet

Dried candied fruit

37 That house is part of the town’s heritage, but the council is demolishing it (WISH)

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other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions

1 A treasure B pleasure C ensure D measure 2 A daughter B author C laundry D sausage

3 A artefact B embroider C carpentry D conical 4 A complicated B experience C prosperity D traditional

5 The children were acting _ the story of the birth of Jesus

6 The manager told me to pass _ the message I had just read

7 Stern insisted that she come downtown so that he could explain this to her _

8 Youngsters love to eat from street _ for the cheap price

9 Ben _ a lot in his job but now, since his promotion, he doesn’t

A used travel B used to travel C used to traveling D is used to traveling 10 I wish I _ find the time to do more reading

11 When I see the kids playing football, I almost wish I _ their age again

12 Where _ before you moved here?

A did you use to live B did you used to live C used you to live D do you use to live 13 I’ve just found 20 dollars in my pocket! _!

A How crazy B That’s right C Thanks a lot D How cool

14 As soon as I know, Nga Son mats village has existed for more than 150 years with many

ups and downs

15 Tho Ha village gate has nice, large and antique architecture making by skillful hands of

D Both males and females are responsible for childcare 18 Nam:” Which gender spends most of the time shopping?”

Lan: “ _”

A Shopping has always been my hobby

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D It depends on who keeps the money

19 Our government has done a lot to eliminate gender inequality

20 We never allow any kind of discrimination against girls at school

21 Because Jack defaulted on his loan, the bank took him to court

C had a bad personality D paid in full

22 His career in the illicit drug trade ended with the police raid this morning

Jalan Hang Jebat, or commonly known as Jonker Walk, is a street in (23) _ Chinatown of Melaka starting just across the river from the Dutch Square Jonker Walk is flanked on (24) _ sides of the road with heritage houses dating (25) to the 17th century At that time, rich Baba Nonyas (also known as Perankans, descendants of 15th - 16th century Chinese immigrants marrying local Malay women) lived and (26) their business here

Today, the street houses many shops selling antiques, textiles, (27) _ and souvenirs (similar to what you can find at Central Market in Kuala Lumpur) On the weekends, starting Friday night at 6pm, the road is closed off to traffic and turns in a very crowded night market The famous Chicken Rice Ball dish can also be found here, just opposite the start of Jonker Walk near the bridge

23 A history B historic C historical D historically

27 A cars B handicrafts C houses D rice

SIMPLE WAYS TO LOSE WEIGHT ON A BUDGET Plan to Cook at Home

Instead of buying costly prepared meals, which often tend to be high in calories, cook your own at home Plan out our meals with high-fiber foods like beans and whole grains which will keep you full and are a cheaper, healthier alternative to rich proteins and more processed grains

Eat Less

Eating less leads to weight loss, and cost savings, especially if you cut down on the right things Start by cutting your portions of spicy meat and poultry Or swap out meat and poultry for cheaper vegetarian proteins like beans, lentils, tofu and eggs for some of your meals

Double Up on Vegetables

Vegetables are great for weight loss, as well as all-around health They are low in calories and high in water and fiber – two things that keep you feeling full Save cash by shopping for those that are in season Frozen vegetables can be a great bargain, with just as much nutrition as fresh, since they are picked and frozen at their peak ripeness

Get Creative with Your Exercise Options

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with daily walks: start slowly and build up time and speed

Make Friends with Someone

One of the most powerful resources you have for helping you lose weight is your social network Find a friend who is also trying to lose weight and agree to help each other stay motivated One study found that when friends participated in a group weight-loss programme together, they lost more weight than people who did the same programme on their own

28 The advantage of cooking at home is A to have food that is high in calories

B to enjoy a variety of rich proteins and more processed grains C to plan out your costly prepared meals

D to choose foods that keep you full and is cheaper

29 In order to cut down on your daily calories, you should do all the following things EXCEPT

A follow vegetarian diets for your meals B eat less meat and poultry

C eat more beans, lentils, tofu and eggs

D cut down on animal proteins for some of your meals

30 All of the following are true about vegetables EXCEPT that A vegetables can keep you feeling full

B they help you lose weight effectively

C frozen vegetables are not good for your health

D you feel healthier and save money with fresh vegetables in season 31 We can infer from the article that

A you should join in a social network instead of going to a gym B a partner can make you feel more motivated in losing weight C you should find fun activities at the gym and follow them

32 The phrase “shell out” is closest in meaning to

A become more interesting in something B pay money for something

C peel something out

D take someone out of a shell

33 They often went to school by bike when they were young

They used 34 She has taught her children to play the piano for 4 years

She started 35 It’s a pity I can’t cook as well as my mom

I wish 36 Shall we use Perfume Pagoda as a theme of the presentation?

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TEST 6

I 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

3 A acceptable B affordable C reliable D fashionable 4 A skyscraper B populous C financial D fabulous

5 He suggests _ that they should adopt a different way of bringing up their children A parents B for parents C toward parents D to parents

6 If there is a mechanical problem, we suggest _ the manufacturer directly A contact B to contact C contacting D to contacting 7 It is _ that the best time to visit Hanoi is September

8 It _ that Po Nagar Cham Towers were built in the 8th century

A considered B was considered C has considered D considers 9 I suggest you _ Ha Long Bay It’s very picturesque

A to visit B visiting C visited D should visit

10 The limestone formation of Thien Duong Cave is more _ than that of Phong Nha Cave A spectacular B probable C geological D sight-seeing

11 During Perfume Pagoda festival, a large number of _ flock to the pagoda to pray for happiness and prosperity in the coming year

A spectators B passengers C pilgrims D travellers

12 In the 17th century, the Viet people _ the temple tower, calling it Thien Y Thanh Mau Tower

A put on B looked for C got into D took over 13 The police caught the thief _ the corner of Cascade and Plum Streets

Ho Chi Minh City

15 It thought that the first temple was built at the current site in the 15th century

A Men sometimes ask strangers for directions as well

B Women are because their sense of space and directions is worse C Both men and women can use GPS these days

D GPS is very useful to help car drivers

18 Mary: “Why are there generally so few women in top positions?” Peter: “ _”

A Top positions are the highest in career ladder B Top positions are hard to climb to

C I guess men tend to make better leaders

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19 Experiences at work help women to widen their knowledge

A eliminate B broaden C restrict D spoil

20 If women have to do too much housework, they cannot concentrate or work effectively

21 Both genders should be provided with equal rights to education, employment and

healthcare

A deprived of B furnished with C equipped with D supplied with

22 We should not allow any kind of discrimination against women and girls

A inequality B hatred C unbiased feeling D intolerance

Ha Long Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and popular travel (23) _ in Quang Ninh Province, Vietnam The bay features thousands of limestone karsts and isles in various shapes and sizes Ha Long Bay is a center of a larger zone which (24) _ Bai Tu Long Bay to the northeast, and Cat Ba Island to the southwest

Ha Long Bay has an area of around 1,553km2, including 1,960 - 2,000 islets, most of (25) _ are limestone The core of the bay has an area of 334km2 with a high density of 775 islets The limestone in this bay has gone through 500 million years of formation in different conditions and environments The evolution of the karst in this bay has taken 20 million years (26) _ the impact of the tropical wet climate The geo-diversity of the environment in the area has created (27) _, including a tropical evergreen biosystem, oceanic and sea shore biosystem Ha Long Bay is home to 14 endemic floral species and 60 endemic faunal species

23 A situation B destination C direction D ground 24 A offers B includes C consists D covers

27 A biochemical B biodiversity C bioconversion D biodefense

TAKING A WORKING HOLIDAY

One of the more difficult things young people face when they want to travel is the lack of funds During summer holidays and possibly at weekends, they are able to take on part-time jobs, but the money they make is just a drop in the bucket of what they need to travel far away For example, traveling to Australia from Vietnam can be quite expensive just for an airline ticket, and to a lot of students wanting to travel, it can seem out of reach

For students wanting to travel to Australia and New Zealand in particular, however, they are in luck Although many countries offer working holidays, these two countries are well-known for offering them When a young person signs up to get a working holiday visa, he only pays for the round-trip airfare to get to either place and only needs to carry some extra cash for incidentals Once he is there, a job awaits where he can earn some money

Many of the jobs require little or no experience, such as picking fruit or working in a busy pub out in the countryside Some of the jobs require more experience that most people are unlikely to have, such as being a certified welder to work for eight weeks on a farm That shouldn’t discourage you, though, because there is always something to be found if you search hard enough

There are many websites that advertise working holidays in Australia and New Zealand If you have the courage and are looking for a way to make a little money and see the world, it might be just the ticket you were looking for

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29 What can seem out of reach for young people? A Being able to get time off from school B Being able to earn money

C Being able to find a part-time job D Being able to travel

30 Why would a student NOT want to take a working holiday? A To show how fearful he is B To earn money C To see the world D To visit a new place 31 Which students are in luck according to the passage?

A The ones who have airline tickets B The ones who are on holiday

C The ones who want to go to Australia and New Zealand D The ones who want have part-time jobs

32 According to the passage, which statement is true?

A People on working holidays must be from Australia or New Zealand B A young person needs a special visa to go on a working holiday C Some working holidays are not paid

D Picking fruit is the only job available for young people on working holidays

33 Jack’s parents made him study a lot for the entrance exam to high school

Jack was 34 You can’t register for a course abroad if you don’t have a passport

Unless 35 “Why don’t we visit the Royal Citadel first?” Quang said

Quang suggested that 36 People expect that he will join the company soon

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TEST 7

4 A cosmopolitan B communication C multicultural D metropolitan

5 The controller of the body is the _ system Led by the brain and nerves, it allows us to move, talk and feel emotions

A Circulatory B digestive C nervous D respiratory

6 _ system of the body lets us break down the food we eat and turn it into energy A Circulatory B Digestive C Nervous D Respiratory

7 Skeletal system of the body is made up of our _ It supports our body and protects our organs

8 The human _ system is a series of organs responsible for taking in oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide

A circulatory B digestive C nervous D respiratory

9 I’ve been a night owl _ up late for years, hitting the sheets anytime between 12 and 3 a.m

A finishing B getting C staying D waking 10 Fish, poultry, beans or nuts _ haft of their dinner plate

A make of B make out C make up D make up of 11 Yoga increases endurance, _ and flexibility

12 As per the study, handful of nuts daily can cut people’s _ of coronary heart disease and cancer by nearly 22 per cent

13 Acupuncture modality relies on sophisticated skills to select appropriate acupoints to _ needles accurately

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

14 Despite of its general safety, acupuncture isn’t for everyone

C Men want to live an active life

D Both men and women tend to live longer

18 Karen: “As women live longer than men, should they retire later?” Miss Diep: “ ”

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B When men are retired, they still want to continue working C The government is still discussing the retirement age

D I don’t think so Physically, they are weaker and they need to retire earlier

19 Mary is planning to tie the knot with her German boyfriend next June

A get married B say goodbye C get together D fall in love

20 In sonic Asian countries like Vietnam or China, money is given to the newly-married

couple as a wedding present

21 Family values are likely to pass down from generation to generation

A put down B cut down C go down D hand down

22 Women’s salaries are becoming important to their household budgets

Like other big cities in Asia, Hanoi began to (23) _ the tram system in the early 1900s A few years later, due to its cheap fares and convenience, this system rapidly became one of the most popular means of transport There were five tram routes with Hoan Kiem Lake as a central station for residents to get (24) _ the city and to the suburban areas However, because of the population boom and the urgent demand for upgrading the more modern road system, the rail tracks were (25) _ removed and completely disappeared in 1990

These days, the fact that the population of the capital has risen tremendously results in a dramatic increase in the number of vehicles on the roads To meet the increasing travel demands and reduce traffic congestion, the first 13-kilometre skytrain system, connecting Cat Linh and Ha Dong is (26) _ and it is expected to be completed by 2018 Each four-compartment skytrain with the length of approximately 80 metres and the height of about 3.8 metres has a capacity of 1,362 passengers Additionally, a new rail system including over eight kilometres of skytrain rail and four kilometres of subway rail, (27) _ links Hanoi Central Station to Nhon, also has being built recently The capacity of each skytrain in this efficient high-speed rail system is roughly 1,200 passengers

23 A discover B improve C operate D install

25 A occasionally B gradually C regularly D eventually 26 A pressed B launched C produced D announced

Have you ever noticed advertisements which say “Learn a foreign language in 6 weeks, or your money back From the first day your pronunciation will be excellent Just send ” and so on? Of course, it never happens quite like that One’s mother language is easier to learn, but it also requires a lot of practice to be fluent And think how much practice that gets! Before the Second World War, people usually learned a foreign language in order to read the literature of the country

Now speaking a foreign language is what most people want Every year many millions of people start learning one How do they do it? Some people try it at home, with books and records of tapes; some use radio or television programmes; some use computers and

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will take a long time, like learning a foreign language at school A few people try to learn the language fast by studying for 6 or more hours a day It is clearly easier to learn the language in the country where it is spoken However, most people cannot afford this, and for many it is not necessary They need the language in order to do their work better For example, scientists and doctors chiefly need to be able to read books and reports in the foreign language Whether the language is learned quickly or slowly, it is hard work Machines and good books will help, but they cannot do the student’s work for him

28 According to some advertisements, you _

A have to pay your money if you cannot master a foreign language in 6 weeks B needn’t pay your money if you cannot learn a foreign language in 6 weeks C must pay your money if you cannot master a foreign language in 6 weeks D will be paid much money if you cannot learn a foreign language in 6 weeks 29 Now most people try to learn a foreign language in order to _

A read the literature of the country B read books and reports C do their work better D go to foreign countries 30 The best way to learn a foreign language is _

A to go to the country where the language is spoken B to use machines and good books

C to go to evening classes

D to do as the advertisements tell you to

31 Learning a foreign language is a hard job _

A only for scientists and doctors B only for the students at school C for those people at home D for most people

32 Which of the following sentences is NOT true?

A It is very difficult to learn a language, including the native language

B Few people can afford to learn a foreign language in the country where it is spoken C To learn one’s mother tongue also needs a lot of practice

D machines and good books are useless for us to learn a foreign language

33 Everybody had gone home when I came to the party

As soon as 34 This country is unsafe to visit during summer vacation

It is 35 There has been a dramatic increase in the number of people learning English

The number of people 36 Phong went to the beach after working hard for a week

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TEST 8

1 A rusty B punctual C universal D subject

3 A celery B marinate C versatile D mayonnaise 4 A cucumber B delicious C tomato D nutritious

5 The trip to the National Gallery has been until next Friday

A put off B looked into C turned up D found out 6 The street food in Hoi An is delicious and

A available B fabulous C affordable D fascinating 7 If the government don’t global Warning, more natural disasters will occur

A Achieve B promote C discourage D prevent

8 Tower blocks from the 60s and 70s could be after Grenfell Tower fire A got down B let down C turned down D pulled down 9 Life in Ho Chi Minh City is than we thought at first

10 Of the cities we surveyed, Singapore was the worst rated by its residents for culture

11 Every time I fly to the United States, I get really bad

A asthma B jet lag C confusion D recreation 12 Leave the ironing - I’ll do it later

A for the time being B from time to time

13 These factors contribute making city life more difficult for its residents

A You don’t need to B Yes, thanks

18 “ _?” “Everything is fine How about you?”

A How old are you? B How’s it going?

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19 We should encourage women to join more social activities

A prevent B stimulate C permit D forbid

20 Working mothers contribute to household income

21 Being practical, Americans avoid taking jobs which are beyond their ability

22 In many countries, it is customary for the bride to throw her bouquet of flowers into a

crowd of well-wishers

A uncommon B inadvisable C usual D normal

As I remember, (23) _ in the 50s and 60s, Hanoi was not as crowded as it is today Bicycles and cyclos were the main means of transport and the few motorbikes that were around were (24) _ by rich people It was rare to see cars or jeeps

Meanwhile, the tram was the only method of public transport An old tram station is now home to several retail outlets that look out over the lake in Dinh Tien Hoang Street

At that time, Hanoians always travelled by tram, not only for its (25) _ but also the price For just five cents you could travel one-way to its terminus in the former Ha Dong Province, days off is now part of the expanded Hanoi

I still remember on (26) _ from school, my friends and I would go to the lake to catch the tram to Botanical Garden The sound, clang-clang, clang-clang could be regularly heard from early in the morning until late in the evening, come rain or shine Time, decades have passed, but there is still a clang (27) _ in my mind from my childhood

25 A convenience B importance C comfort D condition

27 A somewhat B somewhere C somehow D someway

Humans have a long history of eating insects, and it turns out that they can be a very nutritious part of a person’s regular diet Insects have a lot of protein, and they are often easier to catch than prey animals Therefore, it is no wonder that when our ancient ancestors saw some tasty worms or grubs wiggling on the ground, they made a quick snack of them

In Thailand, insects are a regular part of the street food that can be found The different insects that people snack on are crickets, grasshoppers, giant water bugs, and assorted worms They are often deep-fried and salted, so they have a crunchy texture that makes them a perfect snack food If you can get past the fact that you are eating a cricket, it will crunch in your mouth just like a corn chip!

For a lot of people, however, it is difficult to get over the fear of eating insects People tend to see insects as invaders, especially when they are crawling on the food that we are about to ear Therefore, being able to eat insects without feeling disgusted is cultural Some people cannot eat French cheese or stinky tofu because they weren’t brought up doing so To many of us, insects fall right into that category, making it difficult to even try them

If given the chance, though, be courageous Insects can be nutritious and tasty, so long as you can get over the “yuck” factor

28 Which is the reason given for gathering and eating insects? A They are very easy to find close to the home

B They are more nutritious than most vegetables

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D They are easier to catch than other prey animals

29 Why are deep-fried insects considered a perfect snack food? A Because they taste exactly like corn chips

B Because they don’t fill you up

C Because they have a crunchy texture D Because they are not expensive

30 Which insects are not mentioned in the passage?

A water bugs B grasshoppers C beetles D crickets 31 Where are insects a regular part of the street food?

A France B Thailand C Britain D All of the above 32 What advice is given in the passage?

C Try eating worms first D Always cook your insects

33 They had been on board before he arrived at the airport

As soon as 34 How long has you possessed that Chanel bag?

When 35 “Why do I have to conduct this research?” she asked me

She asked me 36 He needs to talk to the psychologist about his current situation

1 A massive B immersion C imitate D variety

4 A bilingual B dialect C dominance D lemonade

5 Craftsmen have to the domestic and international markets so that they needn’t depend on the middlemen for their sales

A find B find about C find out D find out about

6 In the past, local were chosen to make sophisticated embroidered costumes for the Vietnamese king, queen and other royal family members

A skill workers B skilfully works C skillful artists D skilled artisans 7 Craft villages are becoming popular in Vietnam

A tourism attractions B tourist attractions

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8 The traditional craft has from generation to generation

A passed down B passed C been passed down D been passed by 9 Vietnamese traditional is done with a simple hammer and chisel

A sculpture pieces B sculpture C Sculptured feature D sculptor

10 Now, at the age of over 80, the artisans is leaving the craft to his descendants with the desire to this ancient craft

11 For that artisans, making the paintings is a career it supports the life of many generations of the family

A so that B because C because of D although

12 The Van Phuc silk producers have expended their silk garment goods they can satisfy the varied demand for their silk

A in order to B despite C because D so that

13 Weaving mats in Dinh Yen, Dong Thap used to be sold in the “ghost” markets set up at night and operate up to early morning the government built a new market five years ago

14 Last year, 16% of the EU population (75 million people) suffered with material and A B C

social deprivation D

15 What buildings are being demolish to make way for the development?

A They are long dresses and skirts

B Men are also changing their fashion styles C Many clothes now are uni-sex

D Men should never wear women’s clothes 18 Phuc: “Which gender is better at team sports?”

Lan: “ _”

A Women are better at individual sports B Both men and women can do sports C Physically, men are stronger than women D Certainly, men are better

19 How are governments addressing the problem of inequality in wages?

A focusing on B raising C creating D ignoring

20 Mary countries now allow and encourage women to join the army and the police forces

21 To an American, success is the result of hard work and self-reliance

A devotion B industry C laziness D enthusiasm

22 Success has always meant providing their families with a decent standard of living

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word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks

Since the world has become industrialized, there has been an increase in the number of animal (23) _ that have become extinct or nearly extinct Bengal tigers, (24) were once found in a large number in jungles, now are thought to be only 2,300 in number By the year 2025 their (25) in the world is estimated to be down to zero The dangerous thing is that people don’t hunt them for money but mainly (26) they enjoy hunting them Animals like the Bengal tiger, as well as other endangered species are very important to the world’s ecosystem International laws protecting these animals must be passed to save them Countries around the world have begun to solve the problem in many ways Reserves and national parks have been established Money provided by world organizations has been spent on maintaining the parks The use of products made from (27) species has been stopped

25 A population B amount C quantity D diversity

27 A dangerous B danger C endangered D endanger

My first piece of advice to people who want to start getting fit is don’t buy an exercise bike Typically, people who buy them use them for a week or so and then forget about them

They are effective if they are used regularly but you need to be determined Most people will

find it much easier to go for a gentle jog around the park

As well as being easy to do, jogging is also relatively cheap compared to most other sports You don’t need to buy expensive clothes if you’re just going running around the park or on the beach The main thing is that they’re comfortable, and that they keep you warm in the winter and cool in the summer There is one piece of equipment, however, that you will have to spend time and money on, and that’s your running shoes Remember that you are not looking for a fashion item, but for something that will support your feet and protect you from

injury They can be expensive, but if they are good quality they will last you a long time It’s

always best to get expert advice, and the best place for that is a sports shop

As for the actual jogging, the secret is to start gently, and not to do too much at the

beginning – especially if you haven’t had any exercise for a long time Try a mixture of walking and running for ten minutes about three times a week at first Once you are happy

doing that you can then start to increase the amount you do gradually After a few months

you should hope to be able to run at a reasonable speed for twenty minutes three or four times a week It’s important that you feel comfortable with whatever you do If you do, you’ll start to enjoy it and will probably keep doing it If it makes you feel uncomfortable, you’ll probably stop after a short time and return to your bad habits In any case, training too hard is not very effective Research has shown that somebody who exercise for twice as long or twice as hard as another person doesn’t automatically become twice as fit

(Source: Solutions intermediate students’ book)

28 Which of the following would serve as the best title for the passage?

A Exercise bikes B Gentle jogging C Keeping fit D Running shoes 29 What is true about the exercise bikes?

A Exercise bikes do not help you get fit B It is more costly than most other sports C Many people prefer it to gentle jogging D Most people don’t use it for very long

30 The word “determined” in the passage probably means

A confident B decisive C flexible D positive 31 According to the author, you should

A go jogging around a park or on the beach

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C keep warm at all times when you are jogging D spend time and money on fashionable items 32 It is stated in the passage that

A you are advised to start jogging by walking for ten minutes B you should expect to feel much uncomfortable when jogging C you should jog three days a week and walk on the other days D you won’t necessarily be a lot fitter by running twice as fast

IX Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the root one

33 He suggested visiting Moc Chau to learn about Thai and H’mong people

What about 34 They believe that touching the head of a Buddha statue is a sign of disrespect

It 35 It’s a pity I can’t get my visa extended

I wish 36 “Please follow my instructions if you want to pass this module,” my teacher said

39 There was an increased demand for travel, so the government decided to invest in

building the very first metro system (AS)

A dishes B courses C ingredients D menus

6 Despite the differences in cuisine of each region, there are similarities, such as the _ for main meals – rice, ways of adding fish sauce, herbs and other flavors

A staple B basic C foundation D necessity

7 Some of famous _ in Southern Vietnam are Hu Tieu Nam Vang, Bun Mam, fried rice, flour cake, and many kinds of puddings

8 Food in Northern Vietnam is not as _ as that in Central and Southern Vietnam, as black pepper is often used rather than chillies

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9 Another feature in northern cuisine is in winter all family members gather around a big hotpot _ there is a combination of seasoned broth, vegetables and meats

10 A meal of Hue people has a natural combination between flavors and colors of dishes, which creates the unique _ in the regional cuisine

A feature B part C description D list

11 One special feature of cuisine in Southern Vietnam is the short cooking time which aims to _ the freshness of food

12 If I feel hungry in the afternoon, I _ snacks like fresh carrots

13 If my mother goes home late this evening, my father _

A will cook B would cook C had cooked D has cooked

14 Operated between 06:00 and 24:00, KL monorail trains arrive once every five minutes

18 “Mom, I’ve got the first rank in class this semester!” “ ”

A Well done! B Thank you! C Never mind! D Let’s go!

19 Acupuncture can ease nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy

20 Are there any alternatives that might provide better options for gay people?

A choices B decisions C judgments D votes

21 It’s incredible that his new song leads the Billboard hot 100 chart only in 3 days

A beyond belief B believable C implausible D unbelievable

22 She was given a prize for her achievement in classical and traditional music

CULTURE SHOCK

Many people dream of living in a foreign country It can be an amazing experience for those (23) _ are willing to settle down in a new place (24) _, there’s one potential problem you should be aware of: culture shock Culture shock is the feeling we - get from living in a place that is so different to where we grew up that we are not sure (25) _ to deal with it Societies are (26) _ in many different ways Customs and traditions can be very different and that can sometimes make it difficult to get on with local

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might be banned from doing things in another country that are perfectly legal in your own For example, in Singapore people can be forced to (27) _ a large fine just for dropping rubbish Eventually, though, most people who live abroad fall in love with their adopted country and learn to accept its differences

24 A Therefore B However C Although D Moreover

26 A organize B organizing C organization D organized

In the 1960s, it took pop and rock groups one or two days to record their songs Nowadays, it can take months and months Many rock groups begin by recording only one instrument, for example, the voice Then they record other instruments- electric piano, synthesizer, guitars, drums and so on

Next, they might use a computer to add special effects Finally, they ‘mix’ all the instruments until they get the sound that they want This means that a CD or cassette will always sound very different from a live concert

Music engineers have developed a new computer programme that will change the future of music A computer can analyse a singer’s voice Then if you give the computer the

lyrics and music of a song, the computer can ‘sing’ it in that voice This means that a singer

only needs to record one song and the computer can then sing other songs in the singer’s own voice Singers can sing new songs many years after they have died

Most of us listen to music for pleasure, but for the record companies, music is a product, the same as soap powder When a record company finds a new group (or ‘band’), they first

try to develop the band’s ‘profile’ They will try to create an ‘image’ for the band that they

think will attract young people Instead of allowing the band’s full artistic freedom, they will often tell the band what they should wear, what they should say and how they should sing and play

In recent year, many rock groups have started their own record companies because they say that the big companies are too commercial

28 Today, to record songs, it takes

A longer than it used to do B shorter than it used to do

C only one or two days D the same amount of time as the 1960s 29 Today’s record procedure results in

A different sounds of recorded songs and live- performed songs B the mixture between CDs and live concert

C some special effects on songs

D differences invoices and instruments played

30 Which of the following is NOT true about the new computer programme? A It is predicted to change the music future

B It can imitate singers’ voice

C It can sing only one recorded song of the singer D The singer does not necessarily present to really sing 31 Record companies don’t always

A suggest the outfits of the band B tell the band what to say

C give the band freedom to do things D decide the songs the band will play

32 The word “that” in the passage refers to

A soap powder B an image C the band D a company

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Teacher: Tran Thi Bich Lien 29 the root one

33 It’s exciting for me to learn that I can come to visit my friend in Phu Yen next month I am 34 Those children need to be taught about how Vietnam has transformed itself

It is 35 She was so rude to shout at his face in the department store

3 A digital B personal C excellent D electric 4 A similar B symbolic C effective D eternal

5 It’s an important part of your cultural identity to keep your _ in speaking English A vocabulary B language C accent D skill

6 Much _ comes through body language and gesture

7 Try to _ the meaning of words rather than going straight for your dictionary

8 Reading is the best way to _ your vocabulary in any language

9 He is not exactly rich but he certainly earns enough to _

A get through B get by C get on D get up

10 One way of increasing your speed of comprehension is to learn all your vocabulary without the use of your own _

A first language B technical language C business language D official language

11 If I didn’t have exams next week, I _ camping with you this weekend A will go B will have gone C would have gone D would go 12 If she _ rich, she would travel around the world

13 India is the country _ he spent the early years of his life

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Teacher: Tran Thi Bich Lien 30 each of the following questions

14 She remained calmly and waited till he had finished shouting at her

17 “It’s nearly Tet holiday already” - “ ”

A How time flies! B Thanks a million C Don’t make me laugh! D No such luck! 18 “You can borrow my book.” - “ ”

A There’s nothing to it! B You can such that again!

19 Becoming a super star performing on stage was my burning desire when I was a

teenager

A well- known painter B famous singer

20 We were surprised to know that over 150000 fans packed into the stadium to support

Vietnamese football team

21 To have chance enter the final round, you have to eliminate lots of competitors

22 It is undeniable that instrument innovations hit the right note in 2013 with the 3D-

printed guitar, the AT- 200 guitar, the seaboard grand and the wheel harp A growth B modernisation C revolution D stagnation

The relationship between students and teachers is less formal in the USA than in many other countries American students do not stand up (23) their teachers enter the room Students are encouraged to ask questions during class, to stop in the teacher’s office for extra help, and to phone if they are absent Most teachers (24) students to enter class late or leave early if necessary (25) the lack of formality, students are still expected to be polite to their teachers and fellow classmates

When students want to ask questions, they usually (26) a hand and wait to be called on When a test is being given, talking to a classmate is not only rude but also risky Most American teachers consider that students who are talking to each other (27) a test are cheating

25 A Though B In spite C Despite D Because of

WORLD BBQ

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open fire Throughout the world, people love to eat barbecue because it lets them together

with friends and family to enjoy a meat that brings them back to their caveman roots

Cooking over coals or an open flame makes people feel more sociable

Most countries have barbecue traditions, and they usually take place on national holidays In the United States, it is a tradition to have a barbecue of hamburgers and hot dogs on July 4, which is Independence Day In Taiwan, people get together to eat barbecue during the Moon Festival, and the smell of burning coal is in the air all day

In South America, and in Argentina in particular, barbecue is a way of life All sorts of meats and sausages are put on a large grill together over hot coals Barbecue is even

considered the national dish in Argentina, and it is given the name asado in Portuguese This

means not only the dish, but also the social event that surrounds an Argentina barbecue When a person speaks about Turkish and Middle Eastern barbecue, the kebab immediately comes to mind The tradition of taking different meats, and sometimes vegetables as well, and spearing them with a sharp stick called a skewer has crossed cultural lines today Practically, anywhere in the English-speaking world, the thought of shish-kebab will make barbecue lovers’ mouths water

Wherever you go in the world, you are almost certain to come across a local method of preparing barbecue If you visit different places, be bold and try whatever the local specialities are

28 What does the phrase “brings them back to their caveman roots” in paragraph 1 mean?

A Make people want to eat barbecue on an open flame B Keep people from eating meat

C Make people think about how things were with their ancestors D Cause people to act more sociable during festivals

29 Where is barbecue considered a way of life?

30 What are the sharp sticks that are used to cook meat called?

A Specialities B Skewers C Shish-kebabs D Asado 31 Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A Cooking over open fires makes people feel less sociable B Shish-kebabs are well-known in Turkey

C People in the United States eat hamburgers and hot dogs

D Argentina’s asado is considered the national dish

32 What is the main idea of the passage? A Barbecue is a healthy way to eat meat

B People today are eating more vegetables with their barbecue C Local barbecue specialities can be found all over the world

D People in some countries mostly use sausages when they barbecue

33 Don’t leave the computer on when you leave

Turn 34 They wanted to apologize for their behavior: that’s why they paid for dinner

They paid for dinner in order 35 When I was a child, I usually went to the local park every Saturday afternoon

When I was a child, I used 36 Their teacher is making them study hard

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38 That man has a friendly relationship with the owner of Los Angeles County Museum of

A in time B in particular C in contrast D in fact

6 A/an _ is a person who needs others to take care of him/her, because of illness that he/she had for a long time

7 Mr Chen is more _ because he has finally agreed to allow his daughter to join an overseas volunteer organisation in Africa

10 You’d better _ a commitment to being a volunteer on a regular basis

11 Both community _ and volunteerism are an investment in our community and the people who live in it

A life B language C performance D service

12 _being the CEO of Microsoft, Bill Gates is also one of the world’s greatest philanthropists

A Aside from B But for C Except for D In addition 13 Their massive salaries let them afford to give _ huge amounts to charities

14 Water has been vital to the development and survivor of civilization

15 Scientists believe there have more than 350,000 species of plants, but no one knows

for sure D

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D Well, most of them behave appropriately, but some are still very rude 18 Mr Bean: “How has tourism changed over the past few decades?”

Hoai Khanh: “ ”

A Tourism is also considered as an industry

B In general, people without skills are at risk of being unemployed

C There have been new types of tourism, and tourists have become more responsible D Ecotourism is not always beneficial to the local people

19 But for your support, our band couldn’t have won the Grand Music competition

20 If you want to become a well- known singer, you need to have a unique selling point, a

way to differentiate yourself from the crowd

21 After a very short time, this kind of music becomes wildly popular among the youth

A appealing B attractive C unknown D common

22 Luu Huu Phuoc is extremely well- known for his patriotic wartime songs

A fight time B peacetime C battle time D tranquil time

Forests are useful to mankind in several ways Wood Is always necessary for building and for making all kinds of things and we usually need firewood in our homes Forests provide timber, one of the most (23) _ resources, but they must be used wisely and managed (24) _ Men should control the cutting of trees in such a way that the forest grows more trees (25) _ it would be cut, leaving the young ones to grow bigger Trees and shrubs are also needed to preserve land (26) _ their roots bind the soil, preventing heavy rain (27) _ washing the soil away

23 A valuable B reasonable C comfortable D famous

IX Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or 0 to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions

THE IMPORTANCE OF ENGLISH IN TODAY’S WORLD

English was originally the language of England, and soon it has become the primary or secondary language of many former British colonies such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and India Nowadays, it is the most international language in the world There are several factors that make the English language essential to communication in our current time

First of all, it is the most common foreign language This means that two people who come from different countries (for example, a Mexican and a Swede) usually use English as a

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countries, children are taught and encouraged to learn English as a second language At the university level, students in many countries study almost all their subjects in English in order to make the material more accessible to international students On the Internet, the majority of websites are written and created in English Even sites in other languages often give you the option to translate the site It is the primary language of the press: more newspapers and books are written in English than in any other language, and no matter where in the world you are, you will find some of these books and newspapers available

Although many people think that it is very difficult and confusing, English is actually the easiest language of the world to learn because there are so many resources available As soon as you decide you want to learn, there are thousands of resources on the Internet and in bookstores With good understanding and communication in English, you can travel around the globe Because it is the international language for foreigners, it is easy to get assistance and help in every part of the world You can test it by online travel Any travel booking site you can find will have English as a booking option

28 When two people having different mother tongues meet each other, they will use _ A their own mother tongues to communicate

B English as a means of communication C the third language to communicate

D a second language as a means of communication

29 The study material at universities is often written in English so that _ A all international students can follow it

B scientists can understand it easily C it is the dominant language in England

D all children from many countries understand English

30 All of the following about the role of English on the Internet are true EXCEPT that _ A most websites are written in English

B most programmers created websites in English C websites offer you the option in other languages D most websites have English version

31 English is believed by many to be the easiest language of the world to learn because _

A you can decide you want to learn English B there are thousands of bookstores available C it is not very difficult and confusing

D it is easy to find resources to learn English 32 We can infer from the passage that _

A English makes you travel around the globe B you can use English to travel online

C international tourists must know English

D it is easy to get help to learn English all over the world

33 I’m really excited about the upcoming pottery workshop

I’m looking 34 We invited a pop star to the chat show, but he didn’t arrive

The pop star 35 He misbehaved in the class so the teacher asked him to go out

The teacher asked 36 The artisans carved figures of lions and unicorns on the top of the box

Figures

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3 A magnificence B geography C satisfaction D accommodate 4 A original B geography C imperial D stimulating

5 When you get involved in a volunteer project, you are able to your knowledge into practice

6 Volunteers can work with many children who were harmed by Agent Orange in childcare centres

A parentless B disabled C poor D homeless

7 Both CARE and Oxfam organisations have programmes to help people in underdeveloped countries their lives

8 Many international volunteer organisations are trying to find a to the problem of world hunger

9 For a cleaner and greener community, everyone should the amount of trash and take care of our environment

A increase B reduce C contribute D ignore

10 Thanks to everyone’s efforts, we can do to make school a meaningful place for students living in poverty

A a great many B a little C a great deal D a few

11 On the door of the house where Louis Braille was born are the words “He opened the door of to all those who cannot see.”

A knowledge B information C news D material

12 University students are willing to get involved in helping the old and people A childlike B childish C children D childless

13 Contract is connecting students with volunteer organisation abroad A in place of B in charge of C in case of D in danger of

14 In spite of my father is old, he still goes to work

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Teacher: Tran Thi Bich Lien 36 exchanges

17 Phuc: “What factors affect tourism?” Khanh: “ _”

A Economic factors are always decisive ones

B A strong tourism industry brings the country numerous advantages

C It is influenced by so many things, such as weather, people, and administrative policies D People need to be professionally trained to work in tourism industry

18 Hoai Nam: “Do you think tourism is bad for the planet?” Tue Minh: “ _” A To some extent, yes

B People need to live in a green planet

C A lot of people want to travel around the planet D We should protect our planet from bad tourism

19 He’s planning to release his new solo single album about New Year

A put out B set free C imprison D come out

20 This game show has attracted many participants since it was aired in 2015

A breathed B impacted C introduced D broadcast

21 Hector Berlioz was one of the most prominent composers of the Romantic period

A classical B unknown C prolific D modern

22 The new star always appears with a lovely affected smile on her lips, but no one realises

it

A natural B artificial C dishonest D charming

A large supermarket was looking for a manager for a new store they were planning to open Out of over 90 people who had applied for the post they had chosen five and asked them to come for an interview

The first _(23) _, Mr Riley, walked into the interview room He was smartly dressed, but it was clear that he was listening to a personal stereo He sat down _(24) _ off his shoes and lit a cigarette One of the interviewers said that they would prefer him not to smoke and Mr Riley apologized Just at that moment a telephone rang Mr Riley reached into his pocket, took _(25) _ his mobile phone and began a conversation with a friend of his After a minute or two, the interviewers had enough and said they wanted to begin “Certainly, go ahead,” said Mr Riley They _(26) _ him why he wanted the job “I don’t,” he replied “But I _(27) _ like a day in London, and you’ve already paid my train fare to come up here for the interview

23 A applied B application C applicant D applier

It is a common saying that we do not fully value a thing until we lose it We often value the love and worth of a friend when he has been taken from us by death more than when he was with us in the flesh; it is only when we have left school or college that we understand the greatness of our opportunity of education, which has gone forever; and it is the sick and the ailing who realize the value of good health When we are young and strong, we cannot imagine what it is like to be weak and ill We are so used to vigorous health that we take it for

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liver, heart and stomach But when any of these gets upset and gives us pain and sickness, we learn by bitter experience what an unspeakable blessing it is to be well

Loss of health makes us miserable, and a burden to ourselves and our friends It cripples our efforts so that we cannot accomplish many of the good and great things we might have done It spoils our life What must we do to keep our health?

We must be moderate in eating and drinking and wise in the choice of plain, wholesome simple food Gluttony has killed thousands, and strong drink tens of thousands We must, when young, get plenty of sleep, which is “nature’s sweet restorer”, and not try to burn the candle at both ends We must live as much as possible in the open air and keep our rooms well ventilated We must get sufficient and regular physical exercise, and keep our bodies clean And we must avoid bad habits and secret sins as we avoid the devil, and keep our

thoughts clean and our bodies pure Our ideal must be the sound mind in the sound body

28 According to the passage, we often appreciate our friends _

A only when they are with us B only when they are good to us

C only when they passed away D only when they live a long way from us 29 We do not take care of our health because _

A we are always in good health

B most of the diseases can be cured nowadays C we are so accustomed to good health

D we are so busy making a living 30 Poor health makes us _

C a shame to our friends D fail to become famous

31 According to the author, having plenty of sleep when we are young _ A is wasting our time B can help us regain our strength C may cause loss of health D can reduce our vigour

32 The best title for the passage is _

A Health and Human Aspirations B Health and Our Success C How to Keep Our Health D The Value of Health

33 Mrs Taylor regretted buying the second – hand washing-machine

Mrs.Taylor wished 34 Nobody can deny that she has a beautiful voice

It 35 Jane is the tallest girl in her class

Nobody 36 They couldn’t find the manager anywhere

The manager was

37 They consider Sara is one of the best students in her school (BE)

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TEST 14

1 A attraction B surface C lacquerware D artisan

3 A afford B traveller C wildlife D passport 4 A resort B expedition C environment D affordable

5 Did you forget your purse purpose so you wouldn’t have to pay?

6 He was sentenced to ten years in prison on charges of drug A charging B stealing C trafficking D trading

7 In recent years, there has been thousands of victims of sexual and physical

8 Harrison’s greatest attribute is his ability to work pressure

9 My parents always criticize me for not getting good grades at school I wish they put themselves in my

10 He wondered to tell the news to his parents

11 He a bachelor’s degree in computer information systems in 1951

12 “You must come to my party,” she told me

A She told me I come to her party B She told me to come her party C She told me I had to come to her party D She told me I came to her party

13 Thousands of acres of forest are being cut down every year and the of many animals are being destroyed

A natural resources B natural habitats

14 My parents let me to go out without saving anything

A Tourism industry really needs good ambassadors

B I hope so I’ve always tried to get more people to know about tourist destinations in our country

C A number of people have been chosen is tourism ambassadors

D Tourism ambassadors really need to be good at communication skills

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Sara: “ _”

A It depends Foreign visitors often like places such as Sa Pa or Ha Long Bay B Our country is famous for many tourist attractions and friendly people C Not all visitors are well-informed about places of attraction

D Tourism industry needs to work harder to boost the tourist destinations

19 In the last quarter of this year, our entertainment company had a big success in signing a

lot of contracts with celebrities

A bargains B agreements C arrangements D profits

20 “Cindy”, which originated in North California, is a popular American folk song

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

22 She finds herself more confident after standing on stage many times

A independent B assured C brave D fearful

Once there were lots of pandas in the mountains of western China Today, they are _(23) _ extinct The reason is that they cannot find enough food Pandas eat _(24) _ leaves They do not like another food The bamboo grows very slowly It can take 10 years for a bamboo to grow from a seed to a big plant Some types of bamboo have seeds only once every 60 years Pandas _(25) _ wait many years for their food to grow While the bamboo is growing, pandas do not have enough leaves to eat

China and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) are trying to save the panda In 1979 they began to set up special parks _(26) _ pandas live Scientists come here to study the panda’s eating and mating habits By learning more about the panda’s habits, scientists can save it from _(27) _

27 A appearance B destruction C extinction D damage

All over the world, all different cultures created interesting processed meat products, and one of the most popular is undoubtedly sausage

To begin with, sausage making may be considered disgusting as it deals with using various animal parts Since meat is ground up, certain cuts and parts of an animal that wouldn’t be served in their original forms can be used Literally, this means animal parts such as noses, ears, and other less appetizing areas of an animal’s body Very often, the ground up meat and flesh is mixed with a certain percentage of fat, along with spices and other fillers After being mixed well, this meat mixture is then stuffed into the cleaned intestines of the animal, which are then sealed at both ends The result is sausage

The meats used in sausages come from a variety of animals, although beef and pork are by far the favourites In some cultures, sausage made from the meat of horses is considered a delicacy When sausages are cooked, the cooking process sometimes adds to the flavour While boiling is probably the simplest method, smoking sausages will add a lot of smoky flavour

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became the tasty thing you are eating After all, you don’t want to ruin a good snack 28 What are by far the favourite meats for making sausages?

A Chicken B Horse meat C Cuts of lamb D Beef and pork 29 What is the simplest method of cooking sausages?

30 What won’t be served in their original forms?

A Certain cuts and parts of animals B Spices and fillers C Sausages of all types D Intestines of an animal 31 What advice is given in the passage?

A Be careful when making sausages

B Don’t think too much about what you are eating when eating sausages C Try not to use too much fat in the meat mixture when making sausages D Make sure intestines are cleaned before packing with meat

32 Where is the mixture of meat placed?

A Inside a plastic package B Inside a cleaned intestine C Inside a refrigerator D Inside a metal container

33 “Please do not litter as you are walking along the coast”, the guard said to us The guard told 34 I haven’t bought any clothes since my trip to Hanoi

The last time 35 They think that a garden would be a perfect setting for the house

It 36 Although I had all the necessary qualifications, they didn’t offer me the job

6 The manager is away on a business _so I am in charge of the office now