TEST 1 Choose the best option (in A, B, C, or D) to complete each of the following sentences 1. I am always under _______ and it is affecting my health. A. work B. pressure C. study D. relax 2. The academic year in Vietnam is over _______ the end _______ May. A. from / in B. for / on C. on / in D. at / of 3. The school library is open _______ all of the students and the teaching staff of the school. A. for B. over C. to D. among 4. I have never seen such a beautiful dress _______ you before. A. of B. on C. for D. in 5. When you are in a restaurant, you can raise your hand slightly to show that you need assistance. A. bill B. menu C. help D. food 6. Economic reforms are often carried ______ to promote the developing of a country. A. out B. on C. for D. in 7. Being aware ______ the importance of economic reforms, the Vietnamese Communist Party initiated an overall economic reform policy. A. for B. at C. of D. in 8. Someone who is ______ is hopeful about the future or the success of something in particular. A. powerful B. optimistic C. stagnant D. pessimistic 9. Bad driving often ______ many accidents. A. has caused B. will cause C. caused D. causes 10. Since we came here, we ______ a lot of acquaintances. A. have had B. had C. have D. are having 11. Vitamin C is believed ______ by the human body. It gets into the blood stream quickly. A. to easily absorb B. to be easily absorbed C. easily absorbed D. being easily absorbed 12. They allow us ______ on our choice of the elective subjects in school and our hobbies. A. decide B. to decide C. deciding D. decided 13. The preparations _______ by the time the guests _______. A. had been finished / arrived B. have finished / arrived C. had finished / were arriving D. have been finished / were arrived 14. -_______ by the police. A. The stealing car has just been found B. The stolen car has just been found C. The stealing car has just found D. The stolen car has just found. 15. In spite ______, the baseball game was not cancelled. A. the rain B. of the rain C. it was raining D. there was a rain 16. Marie, _______ I met at the party, called me last night. A. that B. whom C. which D whose 17. The architect _______ Mario works is brilliant. A. whom B. that C. with whom D with who Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order to make the sentence correct 18. The chair breaking two days ago has now been repaired. A B C D 19. I had my motorbike repair yesterday but now it still does not work. A B C D 20. Hardly he had entered the office when he realized that he had forgotten his wallet A B C D 21. Maria: “I’m taking my driving test tomorrow.” Sarah: “_______” A. Good chance B. Good time C. Good day D. Good luck 22. Hung: “Thank you very much for a lovely party.” Hoa: “_______” A. You are welcome B. Cheers C. Have a good dayD. Thanks 23. Laudra: “What a lovely house you have!” Maria: “_______” A. Of course not, it’s not costly B. Thank you. Hope you drop in C. I think so D. No problem 24. -“Would you like a chocolate?” _ “_________” A. No, please. B. I like. C. I want. D. No, thanks. I am on a diet. 25. – “Would you mind lending me your bike?” – “_______” A. Yes, here it is B. Yes, let’s C. Not at all D. Great 26. - “What an attractive hair style you have got, Mary!” _ “___________” A. Thank you very much. I am afraid… B. You are telling a lie C. Thank you for your compliment D. I don't like your sayings 27. -“ More coffee? Anybody?” ~ “ _________________.” A. I don’t agree, I’m afraid B. I’d love to C. Yes, please D. It’s right I think Pick out the word that has different stress from that of the other words: 28. A. physical B. achievement C. government D. national 29. A. situation B. appropriate C. informality D. entertainment 30. A. consider B. similar C. actually D. carefully Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words: 31. A. reasonable B. argument C. leaving D. receive 32. A. minutes B. dinner C. compulsory D. begin 1 Choose the correct sentence which has the same meaning as the given one 33. Although she is intelligent, she does not do well at school. A. In spite of intelligent, but she does not do well at school. B. Despite being intelligent, but she does not do well at school. C. Even though her intelligent, but she does not do well at school. D. In spite the fact that she intelligent, but she does not do well at school. 34. He was very kind to help me with my English. A. It was very kind of him for helping me to learn English. B. It was very kind of him to help me learning English. C. It was very kind of him to help me learn English. D. It was very kind of him because he helped me to learn English. 35. I have not finished reading this book yet. A. I have read this book before. B. The book I am reading has not finished. C. I am still reading this book. D. I will read this book some day. 36. We are finding the man. He saved the baby from the fire yesterday nigh. A. We are finding the man who he saved the baby from the fire yesterday nigh. B. We are finding the man whom saving the baby from the fire yesterday nigh. C. We are finding the man saved the baby from the fire yesterday nigh. D. We are finding the man saving the baby from the fire yesterday nigh. 37. If he’d had my address with him, he’d have sent me a postcard. A. He sent me a postcard because he had my address with him. B. He did not send me a postcard because he did not have my address with him. C. He sent me a postcard because he does not have my address with him. D. He sent me a postcard although he had my address with him. 38. The doctor advised me to rest. A. The doctor wanted to rest. B. The doctor suggested that I should rest. C. The doctor’s advice is that I have to rest. D. The doctor suggested me to rest. 39. People believed that the Egyptian built the Great Pyramid in a period of more than 10 years. A. The Great Pyramid was believed to build in a period of more than 10 years by the Egyptian. B. The Great Pyramid was believed to have built in a period of more than 10 years by the Egyptian. C. The Great Pyramid was believed to have been built in a period of more than 10 years by the Egyptian. D. The Great Pyramid was believed to be built in a period of more than 10 years by the Egyptian. 40. “How long have you been interested in jazz?” Nick asked me. A. Nick asked me how long I had been interested in jazz. B. Nick asked me how long have I been interested in jazz. C. Nick asked me how long I have been interested in jazz .D. Nick asked me how long had I been interested in jazz. Read the passage carefully and then choose the correct answers This is a story that Charlie Chaplin liked to tell about himself. It happened after the great actor had become internationally famous. A theatre announced that a competition would be held to see who could act like Charlie Chaplin. Those taking part in it had to dress like Chaplin, walk like Chaplin and act one of the roles in a Chaplin's film. When Charlie Chaplin heard about the competition, he decided to take part in the competition himself. Naturally, he kept his plan a secret from everybody. When the results of the competition were announced, Charlie said: "I didn't win the first prize. But after thinking about it, I decided that it would be best to laugh". 41. People who took part in the competition had to _____________________ . A. imitate Chaplin's walking, dressing and acting B. be a great actor C. sing a song D. keep it a secret from other people 42. When learning the news he decided_______________________ . A. to be angry B. not to take part in such a competition C. to keep it a secret D. to laugh 43. When the results of the competition were announced, _________________ . A. he learnt that his new film was a success B. he was very surprised and angry C. he learnt that he had won the first prize D. he learnt that somebody else had won the first prize 44. This is a story which _____________________. A. was told by Charlie's friends B. was announced at the competition C. Charlie was fond of telling D. happened when Charlie was not a great actor 45. Charlie didn't _____________________ . A. like the competition B. tell anybody about his plan C. take part in the competition D. allow this competition to be held Read the text and choose the best word to fill in the blank. In the western customs (46) ________ hands is the customary form of greeting, but in China a nod of the head or slight bow is sufficient. Hugging and kissing when greeting are uncommon. Business cards are often (47) ________ and yours should be printed in your own language and in Chinese. Also, it is more respectful to present your card or a gift or -any other article using (48) _________ hands. The Chinese are (49) ________ applauders. You may be greeted with group clapping, even by small children. When a person is applauded in this practice, it is the custom for that person to return the applause or a "thank you." When walking in public places, direct eye contact and staring is uncommon in the larger cities, especially in those areas accustomed to foreign visitors. (50) _________, in smaller communities, visitors may be the subject of much curiosity and therefore you may notice some stares. 46. A. shaking B. grasping C. hugging D. taking 47. A. changed B. transferred C. converted D. exchanged 48. A. double B. pair C. both D. couple 49. A. enthusiastic B. enthusiasm C. enthusiast D. enthusiastically 50. A. Moreover B. However C. Whatever D. Furthermore 2 TEST 2 Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others 1. A. gold B. board C. cold D. coat 2. A. mechanic B. chemistry C. childcare D. schooling 3. A. takes B. begins C. follows D. divides 4. A. designed B. advised C. practised D. arrived 5. A. marriage B. age C. manage D. carriage Choose the word or phrase that best completes each of the following sentences 6. The missing boy, parents have been so worried, has just been found A. whose B. which C. whom D. his 7. Over the past few years the cost of living considerably A. has risen B. is rising C. was rising D. was risen 8. In Vietnam, the year usually starts at the beginning of September. A. academic B. secondary C. primary D. term 9. He won’t return home midnight. A. when B. for C. while D. until 10. Mr. Grumble: “ Late again, Kate !” Kate: “ ” A. Thank you , Sir B. No, thanks C. I’m terribly sorry, Sir D. Yes. I will 11. Their old house soon A. will sell B. will have sold C. will be selling. D. will have to be sold 12. I would have got into lots of trouble if A. you had helped me B. you would have helped me C. you hadn’t helped me D. you wouldn’t help me 13. He refused to get the job A. although the salary being good B. despite of the good salary C. in spite of the good salary D. in spite being the good salary 14. Bob: “When did you get this job?” Jill “ ” A.Yes, I did B. I work in a fashion shop C. I enjoy it a lot D. Only last month 15. We often to show that we agree on something A. shake B. nod C. wave D. attract 16. Tan: “Could you tell me where the post office is?” Pat: “ ” A. Go down this street. Turn second right B. Yes, thank you for your help C. Well, the post office open almost all day D. No, I won’t go to the post office 17. “ Have you been on holiday lately?” “ I last a holiday three years ago” A. have had B. had had C. had D. was having 18. I’ll meet you on Sunday I phone to say I can’t come A. if B. because C. unless D. when 19. They drank from the stream they knew it was polluted A. even though B. because C. otherwise D. unless 20. Don’t leave the home until I you . A. told B. will tell C. would tell D. tell 21. “ John, would you like some more coffee?” James: “ ” A. Yes. I do. B. No, thanks. C. No, please. D. No, I don’t like. 22. “What did Harry say?” “ ” A. He apologized for keeping me waiting B. He said he is sorry for keeping me waiting C. He told me to be sorry for keeping me waiting D. He advised me for not keeping me waiting 23. I knew I was late, I ran all the way A. but B. so C. because D. so that 24. By the time he arrived, dinner ready on the table A. is B. has been C. had been D. would be 25. I was waiting at the bus stop, three buses went by in the opposite direction. A. Where B. Because C. Even though D. While 26. I wish I him, but I don’t. A. will like B. would like C. like D. liked 27. They didn’t bring the map so they got lost. If they lost, they earlier. A. don’t get / will arrive B. didn’t get / would arrive C. hadn’t got / would have arrived D. had got / would have arrived. 28. Mr Tam is believed seventy hours a week A. teaching B. to teach C. to teaching D. that teaching 29. Sarah asked the mechanic A. If would he take long to repair her car. B. Whether would it take long to repair her car C. If did it take long to repair her car D. whether it would take him long to repair her car. 30. I wouldn’t have to take this course A. if I can speak better English B. if my English were better C. unless my English is better D. unless I didn’t speak English better 31.The man ………… answered the phone told me you were away A. whom B. who C. what D. which 32. By the end of this month, I at this school for three years A. will study B. will have been studying C. have been studying D. will be studying 3 33. Lan “ Sorry, but I can’t join you today. Can we make it another time?” Tam: “ ” A. No, I didn’t B. Sure! When? C. Yes. It can D. No, I’m not 34. Mr Park, I was telling you about, is waiting in the hall. A. who B. whom C. that D. whose 35. How would you like to come and the Teacher’s Day with us? A. bring B. spend C. make D. pass Choose the underlined part in each of the following sentences that needs correcting 36. Sheep have been domesticated for over 5,000 years ago A B C D 37. I just want to know what did you tell the police about the accident A B C D 38. The school year in England is dividing into three terms. A B C D 39. Although Joe is very mischievous , but his mother still loves him a lot A B C D 40. A large number of road accidents is caused by careless driving A B C D Choose the word or phrase that best fits each space in the following passage Many people love boats. Going out on the water (41) a warm summer day is a lot of fun. (42) ,different people like different kinds of boats. Two of the most popular kinds of boat are sailboats and speedboats. Sailboats use the (43) to give them power. They only have small engines. In contrast, speedboats have large engines and go very fast. Furthermore, speedboats are usually not as (44) as sailboats. Speedboat are small so that they can go fast. Sailboats, on the other hand, are big so that they are more comfortable. ( 45) , sailboats can travel into the ocean, but this would be very dangerous in a speedboat. You can only use speedboats on rivers or lakes. 41. A. at B. on C. in D. while 42. A. However B. Although C. Because D. Unless 43. A. water B. speed C. weather D. wind 44. A. small B. fast C. warm D. big 45. B. Unfortunately B. At first C. In addition D. Except for Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D Diwali is a main Hindu festival. It is known as the “Festival of Lights”. It makes the victory of good over evil. In other words, lights are symbols of victory of brightness over darkness. People in India turn on lamps in every house and watch firecrackers in the night sky. These lights are a way showing honor to the gods of India for giving the people health, knowledge, riches and peace. On the day of Diwali, children get up at 3:00 a.m and take a bath. They dress up in festival clothes, light up the candles and share sweets. There is competition among the children to light the first firecracker and to make the loudest noise. Soon, the whole sky is bright. Children seem to have the most fun during this festival. 46. What does the passage mainly discuss ? A. Unity among the people in India B. A way that children in India have fun C. How a festival in India is celebrated D. The meaning of lamplighting and firecrackers in India. 47. The world honor in the first paragraph 1 is closet in meaning to A. pride B. respect C. satisfaction D. understanding 48. All of the following are true of the festival EXCEPT A. giving thanks to Gods B. lighting up candles C. exploding firecrackers D. having sports competition between children 49. The author’s main purpose in paragraph 1 is A. to show different types of lights in Diwali B. to point out that the Diwali is an unusual holiday C. to explain the meaning of Diwali D. to give evidence that Diwali is celebrated at night 50. Why does the author mention children in paragraph 2? A. To focus that Diwali is a noisy festival B. To indicate that children enjoy the holiday of Diwali a lot C. To explain that the Diwali is a time for competition D. To indicate that the holiday is dangerous for children The end 4 . Bob: “When did you get this job?” Jill “ ” A.Yes, I did B. I work in a fashion shop C. I enjoy it a lot D. Only last month 15. We often to show that we agree on something A. shake B. nod C person is applauded in this practice, it is the custom for that person to return the applause or a "thank you." When walking in public places, direct eye contact and staring is uncommon. food 6. Economic reforms are often carried ______ to promote the developing of a country. A. out B. on C. for D. in 7. Being aware ______ the importance of economic reforms, the Vietnamese Communist