Pick out the word with the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the rest in each set.. Pick out the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the other words.. C
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I Pick out the word with the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the rest in each set.
II Pick out the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the other words.
III Choose the option that best complete each of the following sentences or that best substitutes or explain the underlined part in each sentence.
8 Butter kept in the refrigerator
9 We were made all the cleaning in the house.
10 Read the book _ and you can find the information you need.
11 The main uses of books are to provide entertainment and
12 The Red List has been introduced to raise people’s awareness _ conservation needs.
13 The more we learn, _
14 I often mistake Tom for his elder brother because Tom takes _ him
15 One of the main goals of WHO is conducting research on medical development and health care
16 A plan has been proposed for Vietnam to _ the Asian Games at some point in the future
17 Mary always takes great care her children.
18 While I along the road, I saw a friend of mine
19 Nowadays the cost of living is becoming _ and our lives are getting _
a more and more highly / more and more difficult b higher and higher / more difficult
c higher and higher / more and more difficult d more and more high / difficult and difficult
20 Each of us must take for our own actions
21 The factory in John works is the biggest in the town
22 Two thieves at a bus stop were arrested yesterday
23 I am studying hard get a place at a good university
24 The more you study,
A the more knowledge do you gain B you will gain more knowledge
C you are the more knowledgeable D the more knowledge you gain
25 We first each other in London in 2006
26 He asked me _
A why I hadn’t followed his advice B why hadn’t I followed his advice
IV Identify the word or phrase that id grammatically incorrect.
27 The more fast you drive, the greater danger you get
A B C D
28 The meeting was so length that many people had to leave before it ended
A B C D
29 I'd like to have some informations about the flights to Bangkok tomorrow, please
A B C D
30 Many young people lack skills, good education, and financial to settle in the urban areas where many jobs are found
A B C D
31 Today the number of people whom enjoy winter sports is almost double that of twenty years ago
A B C D
V Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer.
Trang 2vibrations, which help them find food They also use their large eyes to find food Most sharks see best in dim light They often hunt for food at dawn, in the evening, or in the middle of the night Scientists want to learn more about sharks for several reasons For example, cancer is common in many animals, especially in people However, it is rare in sharks Scientists want to find out why sharks almost never get cancer Maybe this information can help people prevent cancer too.
32 According to the pasage, sharks are useful because .
A they are very big B they clean the oceans C they are meat eaters D they eat fish
33 Sharks can find food because they can .
A feel vibrations and hear with their ears B see with their eyes and hear with their ears
C feel vibrations and see with their large eyes D hear very well with their large ears
34 Most sharks hunt for food at night because .
A they see best in dim light B they are hungry at night C there is more food then D other fish are sleeping
35 According to the passage, research on sharks may help .
A people know how to prevent cancer B animals prevent cancer
36 The best title of this passage could be .
A “Sharks - The Dangerous Animals” B “Sharks - The Meat Eaters”
C “Sharks - The Useful Animals” D “Sharks - The Cancer Preventing Animals”
VI Fill in each blank with the most suitable word or phrase.
There are several things to remember if you are applying for a new job Most companies (37) their vacancies in the newspapers, and there are normally a lot of applicants for each post (38) , a good letter of application is very important You should enclose with it your curriculum vitae so that the employer knows about your (39) and experience If you are applying (40) a large company, address your letter to the personnel manager, who deals with appointing new staff If you are invited to an interview, make (41) you are suitably dressed and on time You may ask about promotion prospects as well as further training, the salary and holiday arrangements
VII Choose the most suitable response in each conversational exchange below.
42 Hung: “Thank you very much for a lovely party.”
Hoa: “ _ ”
43 A: I think women live much longer than men >> B: _
A I’m sorry I can’t answer B I completely agree with you C Yes, that’s excellent D I think that’s a normal way
44 Kevin: "How far is it from here to the nearest post office?" Lan: " ."
A No, it's rather far B Yes, it's quite near here
C Turn left and then turn right D Two kilometers at least
45 Tom: “You’ve got a lovely singing voice, Mary!” >> Mary: “ ”
A Congratulations! B It’s all right C Thank you D Don’t mention it
VIII Choose the sentence that has the same meaning as the original one.
46 They are building a new school in the village.
A A new school is being built in the village B The building of a new school in the village has just finished
C A new school is built in the village D A new school has been built in the village
47 Although he is intelligent, he doesn't do well at school.
A Despite being intelligent, he doesn't do well at school
B In spite of intelligent, he doesn't do well at school
C In spite he is intelligent, he doesn't do well at school
D Although his intelligence, he does well at school
48 “Remember to bring your books,” he said
A He said I remembered to bring my books B He warned me against bringing my books
C He reminded me to bring my books D He asked me if I remembered to bring my books
49 The last time I played football was in 1978.
A I haven’t played football in 1978 B I haven’t played football since 1978
C I last played football since 1978 D I didn’t play football since 1978
50 She is learning English so that she can get a better job.
A She is learning English to getting a better job B She is learning English so as to get a better job
C She is learning English in order she can get a better job D She is learning English so that to get a better job
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I Pick out the word with the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the rest in each set.
II Pick out the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the other words.
III Choose the option that best complete each of the following sentences or that best substitutes or explain the underlined part in each sentence.
8 Mr Minh wearing a crash helmet when he goes somewhere on his motorbike
9 Robert in three important water polo games so far
10 In general, my father doesn't mind the housework, but he hates to do the cooking
11 We are talking about the writer latest book is one of the best-sellers this year
12 He is disappointed at not being offered the job, but I think he will it
13 Last night, the train was delayed the flood
14 I am studying hard get a place at a good university
15 The longer he waited, impatient he got
16 English is a easy language to learn
17 The woman son is studying at Hanoi University of Technology is a teacher
18 The librarian told us not reference books out of the library
19 You will have to work hard if you want to _
20 I asked her _ she understood the lesson
21 AIDS is a(n) disease
22 Paul was disappointed with his examination results that he didn’t smile all week
23 High school students should be for their future jobs before leaving school
24 Endangered species by the World Wildlife Fund
A be protected B are protected C would protect D will protect
25 My father is very busy , he is always willing to give a hand with the housework
26 My father decided to smoking after he had been smoking for ten years
IV Identify the word or phrase that id grammatically incorrect.
27 The boy is so young to drive that lorry
A B C D
28 We had better to review this chapter carefully
A B C D
29 Have you ever read any novels writing by Jack London?
A B C D
30 She was waiting nervous in the waiting room for the interview
A B C D
31 Many species of wild animals would become extinction if people continued to cut down forests
A B C D
V Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer.
Students at the age of 18 always have to face a difficult decision to make Some want to go on with their study at college or university; others prefer to start work immediately Many school leavers are eager to go to work in order to make money to live independently and help their parents They always do their best to overcome any obstacles they may encounter Unfortunately, owing to
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C Starting to work after leaving school D Getting to know about new jobs
33 Why do some young people want to find a job after they leave school?
A They are badly in need of money B They want to get rid of schooling
C Their parents do not help them D They want to lead an independent life
34 What attitude do some young people have when they are faced with difficulty?
C They become discouraged D They complain about their parents and teachers
35 The word “duty” in line 7 is nearest in meaning to _
36 Which of these following is NOT mentioned concerning young people starting work?
VI Fill in each blank with the most suitable word or phrase.
The Red Cross is an international humanitarian agency with national affiliates in almost every country in the world The Red Cross movement began with the founding of the International Committee for the Relief of (37) Wounded in 1863 (now the International Committee of the Red Cross); it was (38) to care for victims of battle (39) wartime, but later national Red Cross societies were created to aid in the prevention and relief of human suffering generally Its peacetime activities include first aid, accident prevention, water (40) , training of nurses' aids, maintenance of maternal and child welfare centers and medical clinics, blood banks, and numerous (41) services The Red Cross is the name used in countries under nominally Christian sponsorship; the Red Crescent (adopted on the insistence of the Ottoman Empire in 1906) is the name used in Muslim countries
VII Choose the most suitable response in each conversational exchange below.
42 Hung: “Thank you very much for a lovely party.”
Hoa: “ _ ”
43 A: “ .” B: My mother? She’s a loving mother and a faithful wife
A What does your mother feel like doing? B What’s your mother like?
C What does your mother look like? D What does your mother like?
44 George: "In my opinion, action films are exciting"
Frankie: " _"
A There's no doubt about it B You shouldn't have said that
45 Mary: “What a nice dress you’re wearing, Jane!”
Jane: “ ”
A Never mind B That’s too bad C Thank you D Not at all
VIII Choose the sentence that has the same meaning as the original one.
46 The car was so expensive that I didn't buy it.
A The car was not so cheap that I couldn’t buy it B The car was such expensive that I didn't buy it.
C The car was cheap enough for me to buy D The car was too expensive for me to buy.
47 He asked, "Why didn't she take the final exam?"
A He asked why she hadn't taken the final exam B He asked why she took the final exam.
C He asked why didn't she take the final exam D He asked why hadn't she taken the final exam.
48 We didn't go on holiday last year because we didn't have enough money.
A If we hadn’t had enough money, we wouldn’t have gone on holiday last year
B If we had had enough money, we would have gone on holiday last year
C If we hadn't had enough money, we would have gone on holiday last year
D Unless we had enough money, we would go on holiday last year
49 We couldn’t go out because it was raining outside.
A We went out in spite of the rain outside B We couldn’t go out because of the rain outside
C Thanks to the rain outside, we couldn’t go out D If it didn’t rain outside, we could go out
50 “ Don’t forget to phone the police,” she said.
A She reminded him not forget to phone the police B She told him to forget not to phone the police
C She reminded him to phone the police D She reminded him about phoning the police
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I Pick out the word with the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the rest in each set.
II Pick out the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the other words.
III Choose the option that best complete each of the following sentences or that best substitutes or explain the underlined part in each sentence.
8 The Asian vision 2020 is aimed at forging closer _ integration within the region
9 He got up early to catch the first morning train _, the train was delayed and he was late for work
10 In Latin America, women _ 70 per cent of the workforce in service industries
11 I couldn't sleep _being very tired
12 We were really with the weather
13 The Vietnamese Women’s Football team _defended the SEA Games Champion title
14 Tom said that he .his motorbike the day before
15 . he drank, _.he became
A The most / the most violent B The less / less violent
C The more / the more violent D More / more violent
16 Please shut the gate the dog won’t get out
17 Ann lives in London She _.there for ten years
18 Southeast Asia is a region of diverse cultures
19 Vietnam has become to foreign tourists
A more and more attractive B most and most attractive C much and more attractive D the more attractive
20 Please _ this form and post it
21 You have been driving all day You be very tired
22 In the past people believed that women’s roles were as mothers and wives
23 Most of them will be jobless when the Games are over
24 Peter asked me _
A what time does the film start B what time did the film start
C what time the film starts D what time the film started
25 This woman has _ her whole life to helping others
26 Remember to your shoes when you come to a Japanese house
IV Identify the word or phrase that id grammatically incorrect.
27 Ann and Susan have known each other during they were at school
A B C D
28 You have spent too many time on that homework
A B C D
29 We haven’t played football together since we have finished the summer course last month
A B C D
30 You have to study hard to keep pace in your classmates
A B C D
31 Endangered species are plant and animal species which is in danger of extinction
A B C D
V Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer.
WOMEN
In developing countries, where three fourths of the world’s population live, sixty percent of the people who can’t read and write are women Being illiterate doesn’t mean they are not intelligent It does mean it is difficult for them to change their lives They produce more than half of
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International organizations and programs run by developed nations are starting to help women, as well as men, improve their agricultural production Governments have already passed some laws affecting women because of the UNO Decade for Women The UNO report will affect the changes now happening in the family and society
32 By whom (what) was the Decade for Women organized?
A by the United Nations Organization B by developing countries.
C by the World Health Organization D by many African countries.
33 Why do people say women produce more than half of the food in Africa?
A because 60 percent of women are illiterate B because 80 percent of all agricultural work is done by women.
C most women are not intelligent D all are correct.
34 Why do people say that African women’s lives are hard?
A Because these women are busy with housework B Because they work all day in the fields.
35 A typical African woman spends _ collecting firewood every day.
36 Which of these statements is NOT TRUE ?
A Women’s roles in the family and society are changing nowadays.
B It is difficult for women to change their lives because of their illiteracy.
C In the past only men in poor countries got benefit from many international programs.
D Because they are illiterate women are not intelligent.
VI Fill in each blank with the most suitable word or phrase.
The United Nations (the UN) (37) in 1945 in San Francisco, California People hoped they could build a future of world peace through this new organization The United Nations has four main goals and purposes: To work together for international peace and (38) _international problems; to develop (39) relations among nations; to work together for human rights for everyone of all races, religions, languages and of both sexes and to build a centre where nations can work together for these goals Today almost every country
in the world is a member of the UN Each country has signed an (40) _that says: All members are equal, all members promise to solve international problems in a (41) way, no member will use force against another member, all members will help the UN in its actions and the UN will not try to solve problems within countries except to enforce international peace
VII Choose the most suitable response in each conversational exchange below.
42 Tom:" "-Lan "They are very friendly and honest."
A How are they? B How are they like? C What are they like? D What do they like?"
43 Tom : "I've passed my driving test" - Mary : - " _"
A It's nice of you to say so B Do you? C That's a good idea D Congratulations!
44 Ann: “What do you usually do on Sundays?” Mary: “ _”
A I used to drive to work B I’d be sleeping all day
C I’m not doing anything D I usually watch TV until noon
45 Mai: “How do you usually go to school?” Hoa: “ _”
VIII Choose the sentence that has the same meaning as the original one.
46 He didn ’ t hurry so he missed the plane
A.He didn’t miss the plane because he hurried B.If he had hurried ,he might catch the plane
C.If he hurried ,he wouldn’t miss the plane D.If he had hurried ,he could have caught the plane
47 “I ‘ m sorry I didn ’ t phone you earlier “Mary said
A Mary apologized for not phoning me earlier B Mary apologized that she didn’t phone me earlier
C Mary apologized not to phone me earlier D Mary said that she didn’t phone me earlier
48 He asked me ,”What are you going to do this weekend ?”
A He asked me what I am going to do this weekend B He asked me what was I going to do this weekend
C He asked me what I was going to do that weekend D He asked me what I was going to do this weekend
49 You should keep the flowers in a warm sunny place.
A The flowers should be kept in a warm sunny place B The flowers should keep in a warm sunny place
C The flowers in a warm sunny place should be kept D The flowers in a warm sunny place should keep
50 If you practise harder, you will have better results.
A The harder you practise, the better results you will have
B The more hardly you practise, the better results you will have
C The hardest you practise, the most results you will have
D The harder you practise, the best results you will have
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I Pick out the word with the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the rest in each set.
II Pick out the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the other words.
III Choose the option that best complete each of the following sentences or that best substitutes or explain the underlined part in each sentence.
8 We came late
9 I'm going for a few days so don’t send me any more work
10 He went back to work in his country after he his course on Advanced Engineering in London
11 Please remember to the lights as you leave the room
12 When my father was young, he get up early to do the gardening
13 It is to talk about a problem than to solve it
14 If I had known you would come,
A I would not have waited for you B I would have waited for you
C I will wait for you D I would wait for you
15 Tom asked me
A if was I having a good time last weekend B whether I have had a good time last weekend
C if would I have a good time last weekend D whether I had had a good time last weekend
16 When I came to visit her last night, she _ a bath
17 He took his seat quietly _
A in order that not to disturb their conversation B so as to disturb their conversation
C in order not disturb their conversation D so as not to disturb their conversation
18 He has really worked hard so far, he?
19 She has worked as a secretary _ she graduated from college
20 I will never forget _ you have just told me
21 It’s very of you to help me
22 I’m sorry to be the one _ the news to you
23 He to the last meeting, but he didn't
24 We have studied hard we will be well prepared for the examination
25 As soon as you all your homework, you will be allowed to go out
26 Don't the door The paint is still wet
IV Identify the word or phrase that id grammatically incorrect.
27 Bob's father had him to repeat the poem many times
A B C D
28 Tom likes taking part sports, so he will join the football team of his school
A B C D
29 I have been working hardly for two weeks and now I feel like a rest
A B C D
30 People are not allowed to enter the park after midnight because lack of security
A B C D
31 Basketball has become increasingly popular from 1891
A B C D
Trang 8Because you’re not carrying the weight of your body on your feet, it’s a good form of exercise for people with painful feet or backs However, with all forms of exercise it’s important to start slowly and build up gently Doing too much too quickly can damage muscles that aren’t used to working If you have any doubts about taking up cycling for health reasons, talk to your doctor and ask his/her advice
Ideally you should be cycling at least two or three times a week For the exercise to be doing you good, you should get a little out of breath Don’t worry that if you begin to lose your breath, it could be dangerous and there must be something wrong with your heart This is simply not true; shortness of breath shows that the exercise is having the right effect However, if you find you are in pain then you should stop and take a rest
46 According to the writer, it is best to go cycling _
A at least two or three times a week B at least two or three times a month
47 All forms of exercise must be started _
48 People with back problems might go cycling because
A it enables them to carry the weight of their body on their feet
B it helps them to relieve their backache
C it does not make them carry the weight of their body on their feet
D it helps to make their backs become stronger
49 You should not worry about the shortness of breath because _
A it is a sign of your getting rid of your heart problem B it shows that you should stop and take a rest
C it shows that there is something wrong with your heart D it is a sign of exercise having the right effect
50 Which of the following is NOT included in the advantages of cycling?
VI Fill in each blank with the most suitable word or phrase.
Today we think of a book (37) _ a volume of many sheets of paper containing texts, illustrations, photographs, etc Because
of their durability and portability, the main uses of books are to (38) and distribute information In ancient times, people wrote on clay tablets, wood or bamboo tablets tied with cord, or book rolls to store information Later, with the invention of paper, the Chinese
had the first book (39) Jingangjing (Diamond Sutra) printed in AD 868 In the 20th century, (40) the challenge from other media such as radio or television and computer, books continue to be a primary means for dissemination of knowledge, for instruction and pleasure in skills and arts, and for (41) storage of human’s experience
VII Choose the most suitable response in each conversational exchange below.
42 Pat: "Would you like something to eat?" Kathy: " I'm not hungry now."
43 Maria: "Thanks for the lovely evening." Diana: " ."
A Yes, it's really great B Oh, that's right C I'm glad you enjoyed it D No, it's not good
44 Susan: “Can you do the cooking today?” >> Bill: “ .”
A I know that B No, thank you C Oh, all right D Yes, please
45 Phil: “I'd like to become a tour guide What do you think I should do?” >> Leonie: “ ”
A I think you should practise spoken English B Yes, a tour guide is a good job!
C Shall we have a package tour this summer? D I don't agree with you
VIII Choose the sentence that has the same meaning as the original one.
46 ‘Why don’t you put a better lock on the door?’ said John.
A John suggested to put a better lock on the door B John asked why not putting a better lock on the door
C John suggested putting a better lock on the door D John made us put a better lock on the door
47 It isn’t necessary for us to discuss this matter in great detail.
A We should discuss this matter in great detail B We might discuss this matter in great detail
C We needn’t discuss this matter in great detail D We mustn’t discuss this matter in great detail
48 We must take steps to preserve natural resources; otherwise the planet will be in danger.
A Unless we take steps to preserve natural resources, the planet will be in danger
B Unless we take steps to preserve natural resources, the planet will not be in danger
C If we take steps to preserve natural resources, the planet would be in danger
D If we take steps to preserve natural resources, the planet will be in danger
49 “I would study English if I were you,” Mai’s friend said.
A Mai’s friend advised her to study English B Mai’s friend advised her to have studied English
C Mai’s friend said that she was like Mai D Mai told her friend to study English
50 Jane is a better cook than Daisy.
A Daisy can't cook as good as Jane B Daisy isn't a cook as good as Jane
C Daisy can cook as badly as Jane D Daisy can't cook as well as Jane