Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanksA. Mai is my neighbor.[r]
(1)ĐỀ SỐ 1
Họ, tên thí sinh: Số báo danh:
I Mark the letter A, B, C or D on the answersheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following sentences
Câu 1: A bag B game C bank D thank
Câu 2: A pleasant B feature C scream D sneaky
Câu 3: A humorous B enthusiasm C mutual D rumour Câu 4: A lunch B technology C purchase D teaching
Câu 5: A missed B removed C hoped D washed
II Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
Câu 6: The pop singer sings very _.
A beautified B beautifully C beauty D beautiful Câu 7: Mr Brown _ in the company for years before he moved there.
A worked B has worked C works D had worked
Câu 8: Martin denied _ the man on the day of the crime.
A to have seen B to see C having seen D of having seen Câu 9: It was _ a difficult question that we couldn’t answer it.
A too B so C very D such
Câu 10: I retired when I was sixty and now I’m living on my _
A wages B pay C pension D salary
Câu 11: Please forgive me I didn’t mean _ you.
A to upset B being upset C to be upset D upsetting Câu 12: I remember _ to Paris when I was a very small child.
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(2)A to be taken B to take C taking D being taken Câu 13: He prefer reading books _ watching TV.
A over B to C with D than
Câu 14: Instead of buying a new pair of shoes, I had my old ones _.
A repaired B repairing C repair D to repair
Câu 15: They have no money and are forced to live on _.
A fund B charity C donation D saving
Câu 16: 'Is Marsha still here?' 'No She was the first _.
A leaving B in leaving C that she left D to leave Câu 17: Had he worked harder last summer, he _.
A wouldn’t be sacked B wouldn’t sack
C wouldn’t have been sacked D wouldn’t have sacked
Câu 18: _ anniversary is the day exactly 50 years after a marriage, often celebrated with a party
A Silver B Copper C Diamond D Golden
Câu 19: At the time she was under the influence _ her husband.
A of B to C by D on
Câu 20: Inside it, I saw a wad of dollar notes exactly like the ones my father _ me.
A has given B gave C had given D given
Câu 21: Two friends Linda and Peter are talking about his last football match. Peter: “Our team has just won the last football match ”
Linda: “ _ ”
A Yes I guess it’s very good. B Well, that’s very surprising! C Good idea Thanks for the news. D Yes, it’s our pleasure. Câu 22: In _ United States, people of all ages celebrate birthdays.
A Ø B an C the D a
Câu 23: I saw the cat _ through the window.
A jumped B to jump C jump D jumps
Câu 24: Their childen are used to _ up after school every day.
A pick B picking C being picked D be picked
(3)C had already begun/got D have already begun/got
Câu 26: Up to now, they have not made a _ whether they will go or not.
A decision B decide C decisive D decidedly
III Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions
Câu 27: John no longer wants to live in the city He decides to move to the countryside. A no sooner B no more C no less than D no end of
Câu 28: We should take care of war invalids and families of martyrs.
A look after B look at C look into D look for
Câu 29: I had a glance at the article, but I haven't read it yet.
A direct look B close look C furtive look D quick look Câu 30: He admitted breaking his mother’s vase.
A denied B confessed C refused D agreed
IV Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions
Câu 31: Don’t forget locking the door before going to bed.
A locking B going C before D Don’t
Câu 32: Does your brother mind calling at home if his patients need his help?
A calling B his help C if D Does
Câu 33: As soon as I will graduate, I’m going to return to my country.
A my B As soon as C going to D will graduate
Câu 34: John’s teacher encouraged him taking part in the international piano competition. A taking B encouraged C the international D competition
Câu 35: Having lived here for seven years, my friend is used to speak English with all her classmates
A Having lived B for C speak D all her
V Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given in each of the following questions
(4)A I haven’t seen him for a long time. B I saw him that took very long time. C I spent a long time looking for him D I have seen him so far.
Câu 37: There's no point in persuading him to this. A He is able to this although he does not want to. B I enjoy persuading him to this.
C It would be useful to persuade him to this. D It is useless to persuade him to this.
Câu 38: She usually drinks a glass of milk before going to bed every night. A She gets accustomed to a glass of milk before going to bed every night. B She is used to going to bed before drinking a glass of milk every night. C She used to drink a glass of milk before going to bed every night. D She is used to drinking a glass of milk before going to bed every night. Câu 39: I regret lending him money.
A I did not lend him money B I lent him money and I regret now. C I wish I had lent him money. D He did not borrow money from me. Câu 40: I couldn’t help laughing when he told me that story.
A I couldn't resist laughing when he told me that story. B I did not laugh when hearing that story.
C I couldn't help him tell that story. D The story he told me not help at all.
VI Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
A YEAR WITH OVERSEAS VOLUNTEERS
I was with Overseas Volunteers (OV) for a year after leaving university, and I was sent to an isolated village in Chad, about 500 km from the capital N'Djamena Coming from' a rich country, I got quite a shock as conditions were much harder than I had expected But after a few days I soon got used to living there The people were always very friendly and helpful, and soon I began to appreciate how beautiful the countryside was
(5)running water, but in the evenings it was hot, because the pipe had been lying in the sun all day All in all, I think my time with OV was a good experience Although it was not well-paid, it was well worth doing, and I would recommend it to anyone who was considering working for a charity
Câu 41: The author _.
A used to be a volunteer working in a remote village B is living in the capital N'Djamena
C was born in a rich family
D has been working for OV for a year
Câu 42: How did the author feel when he arrived in the village?
A impressed B disappointed C depressed D surprised Câu 43: Which of the following is NOT TRUE?
A Solar energy was used to heat water.
B The villagers used to live in conditions without running water. C A pipeline was built to carry clean water to homes.
D It took a lot of time to take water home from the well. Câu 44: The word “It” in paragraph refers to _.
A the supply of waterB the pineline C the pump D running water Câu 45: What does the author think about his time with OV?
A It was paid a lot of money. B It was not worth working. C It wasted time. D It provided good experience.
VII Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks
Mai is my neighbor She turned sixteen recently and her parents (46) _ a birthday party for her I was one of those invited The party began at about three (47) _ the afternoon There were about twenty of us gathering in Mai’s house She didn’t like having the party at a restaurant (48) _ it is noisy and expensive
(6)“Happy Birthday” as she blew out the candles and cut the cake We helped ourselves to slices of the delicious cake and sang all the songs that we knew
Finally at about six in the evening the party came to an end We were all tired but happy The parents of other children came to collect them by motorbikes I helped Mai and her mother clean up the mess we had made After that I walked home, which was only three doors away
Câu 46: A celebrate B gives C held D hold
Câu 47: A on B in C up D at
Câu 48: A because B but C so D however
Câu 49: A willing B happy C happily D unhappy
Câu 50: A eighteen B Seventeen C Sixteen D sixty
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-ĐỀ SỐ 2
I Choose the word that has different stress pattern from that of the other words. a appreciate b experience c memorable d embarrassing
2 a divorce b birthday c candle d party
II Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct answers.
I believe that everyone has had embarrassing experiences in their life It happened to me in last winter vacation I joined a (3)……….winter camp with my friends, John and Kate We all lived far away from the place, so in order to arrive at the camp on time at o’clock, we had to leave at 7:20 The sun was shining, flowers were (4)……… and birds were singing What a beautiful day! Everything seemed so nice until I noticed that I forgot to bring something to drink So I asked John to drive me to a department store He parked his car in front of the store and I ran in to buy some bottles of mineral water When I got out of the store, I ran (5)……… the car parked in front and got inside Suddenly, I found it was not John’s car and the driver was shocked by me I felt so (6)……….at that time I kept apologizing and ran with shame and blush on my face to John’s car My friends had seen the whole story, (7)……….came to pass from the view mirror and they were laughing all the energy of their hearts
3 a four day b four-day c four-days d four days
4 a laughing b raising c blooming d brightening
5 a away b into c towards d out of
6 a embarrassed b embarrassment c embarrass d embarrassing
7 a when b that c where d which
III Circle the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words
8 a pasture b talkative c constant d acquaintance
9 a laughed b suggested c passed d placed
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(8)IV Choose a, b, c or d that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined part or has a close meaning to the original one.
10 He was so……….that he distrusted all his friends
a suspicious b embarrassed c loyal d sneaky
11 Those villagers are very……….to visitors
a hospitably b hospitable c hospitalities d hospitality 12 The policeman did not permit them………… through the military zone He forced them……… another way
a to go/ going b going/ going c going/ to go d to go/ to go 13 The company expects………from its employees
a loyalty b quality c unselfishness d constancy 14 He finds it………lasting friendship
a difficult making b difficulty in making c difficult to make d is difficult to make 15 My friends remember……… to Paris when they were very small children
a to be taken b being taken c to take d taking
16 ……… good ice cream, you need to use a lot of cream.
a To make b Making c Make d For make
17 I got my friend……….her car for the weekend
a to let me to borrow b let me borrow c let me borrow d to let me to borrow 18 Jen had confided her secret to Mark; but he betrayed her………
a loyalty b sympathy c constancy d trust
19 Instead of buying a new pair of shoes, I had my old ones………
a repaired b to repair c repairing d repair
20 He was never heard………."thank you” in his life
a to say b say c saying d said
21 When he realised that I ……….at him, he ……….away a was looking - turned b looked - was turning
c was looking - was turning d looked - turned
22 Before I started the car, all of the passengers ……….their seat belts
a have buckled b was buckling c had buckled d will buckle
V Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct answer.
(9)invited along with you, you should ask for permission first Remember to dress appropriately for the party You will stick out like a sore thumb if you are dressed formally whereas everyone else is in T-shirt and jeans If you are not sure what to wear, ask your host
During the party you may perhaps like to help your host by offering to serve drinks or wash the dishes Your host would certainly appreciate these efforts If you happen to be in a party you not know anyone, not try to monopolize the host's attention This is inconsiderate since your host has many people to attend to and cannot spend all his/ her time with you Instead, learn to mingle with others at the party You could try breaking the ice by introducing yourself to someone who is friendly-looking
Before you leave the party, remember to thank your host first If you have the time, you could even offer to help your host clean up the place
23 What should you if you are in a party?
a Try to break the ice up b Just make friends with friendly-looking people
c Talk to your host as much as possible d Move around and talk to other guests 24 According to the passage, if you are dressed differently from everybody at the party,
_
a you shouldn't pay attention to your clothesb people may be attached to you c you will feel uncomfortable d you will make people notice you 25 If you are invited to a party, you should
a ask for your parents' permission first b take someone with you c call to confirm your arrival d bring a small gift
26 Which of the following is not true according to the passage?
a You shouldn't leave without showing your gratitude to your host b You should help your host with the wash-up or clean-up
c You shouldn't be very clearly different from everyone at the party
d You shouldn't bring someone who hasn't been invited along with you to a party 27 The phrase “break the ice” means .
a make friends b attract people's attention c make people feel more relaxed d establish a relationship
VI Choose a, b, c or d that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined part or has a close meaning to the original one
(10)a sympathy b reputation c characteristic d personality 29 A friend of mine phoned ……….me to a party
a to invite b for invite c inviting d for inviting 30 My parents wouldn't……….to the party
a allow me to go b allow me go c allow to going d allow me going 31 I don't mind……….late, if it will help at all
a being working b to be work c to work d working 32 We managed……….over the wall without………
a to be climbed/ seeing b to climb/ being seen c climbing/ being seen d to climb/ seeing 33 Isabel hoped……….to the university, but she wasn't
a to be admitted b to admit c admitting d being admitted 34 The film……….by the time we……….to the cinema
a already began - got b had already begun – got c have already begun - got d already began - had got
35 My friend often shows her……… whenever I have troubles
a sympathize b sympathetically c sympathy d sympathetic 36 I was delighted……….my old friends again
a seen b seeing c to be seen d to see
37 I don't like that man There is a sneaky look on his face
a dishonest b humorous c guilty d furious
38 She made a big……….about not having a window seat on the plane
a fuss b complaint c excitement d interest
39 It was difficult to……… a date which was convenient for everybody
a arrange b organize c agree d provide
40 She quickly glanced her notes again before the examination a to/ entering b at/ to enter c at/ entering d in/ enter
(11)ĐỀ SỐ 3
I Choose the word that has different stress pattern from that of the other words.
1 a party b birthday c candle d divorce
2 a embarrassing b memorable c experience d appreciate II Choose a, b, c or d that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined part or has a close meaning to the original one
3 Jean has a very easy-going ………., which is why she is so popular a sympathy b characteristic c reputation d personality A friend of mine phoned ……….me to a party
a to invite b for invite c inviting d for inviting My parents wouldn't……….to the party
a allow me to go b allow me go c allow to going d allow me going I don't mind……….late, if it will help at all
a being working b to be work c to work d working We managed……….over the wall without………
a to be climbed/ seeing b to climb/ seeing c climbing/ being seen d to climb/ being seen Isabel hoped……….to the university, but she wasn't
a to be admitted b to admit c admitting d being admitted The film……….by the time we……….to the cinema
a already began - got b had already begun – got c have already begun - got d already began - had got
10 My friend often shows her……… whenever I have troubles
a sympathetically b sympathize c sympathetic d sympathy
11 I was delighted……….my old friends again
a seen b seeing c to see d to be seen
12 I don't like that man There is a sneaky look on his face
a furious b humorous c guilty d dishonest
13 She made a big……….about not having a window seat on the plane
a complaint b interest c excitement d fuss
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(12)a agree b organize c arrange d provide
15 She quickly glanced her notes again before the examination a in/ enter b at/ to enter c to/ entering d at/ entering
III Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct answer.
Going to party can be fun and enjoyable If you are invited to a party, call your host up early to inform him/ her of whether you are going If you want to bring someone who has not been invited along with you, you should ask for permission first Remember to dress appropriately for the party You will stick out like a sore thumb if you are dressed formally whereas everyone else is in T-shirt and jeans If you are not sure what to wear, ask your host
During the party you may perhaps like to help your host by offering to serve drinks or wash the dishes Your host would certainly appreciate these efforts If you happen to be in a party you not know anyone, not try to monopolize the host's attention This is inconsiderate since your host has many people to attend to and cannot spend all his/ her time with you Instead, learn to mingle with others at the party You could try breaking the ice by introducing yourself to someone who is friendly-looking
Before you leave the party, remember to thank your host first If you have the time, you could even offer to help your host clean up the place
16 The phrase “break the ice” means .
a attract people's attention b make friends
c establish a relationship d make people feel more relaxed 17 According to the passage, if you are dressed differently from everybody at the party,
_
a you shouldn't pay attention to your clothes b people may be attached to you c you will feel uncomfortable d you will make people notice you 18 Which of the following is not true according to the passage?
a You should help your host with the wash-up or clean-up
b You shouldn't bring someone who hasn't been invited along with you to a party c You shouldn't be very clearly different from everyone at the party
d You shouldn't leave without showing your gratitude to your host 19 If you are invited to a party, you should
(13)a Move around and talk to other guests
b Just make friends with friendly-looking people c Try to break the ice up
d Talk to your host as much as possible
IV Circle the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words
21 a constant b talkative c pasture d acquaintance
22 a suggested b passed c laughed d placed
V Choose a, b, c or d that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined part or has a close meaning to the original one.
23 He was so……….that he distrusted all his friends
a loyal b embarrassed c suspicious d sneaky
24 Those villagers are very……….to visitors
a hospitable b hospitably c hospitality d hospitalities 25 The policeman did not permit them………… through the military zone He forced them……… another way
a going/ to go b to go/ to go c to go/ going d going/ going 26 The company expects………from its employees
a constancy b quality c unselfishness d loyalty 27 He finds it………lasting friendship
a difficult to make b is difficult to make c difficult making d difficulty in making 28 My friends remember……… to Paris when they were very small children
a to be taken b taking c to take d being taken
29 ……… good ice cream, you need to use a lot of cream.
a Make b Making c To make d For make
30 I got my friend……….her car for the weekend
a to let me to borrow b to let me borrow c let me borrow d let me to borrow 31 Jen had confided her secret to Mark; but he betrayed her………
a loyalty b trust c constancy d sympathy
32 Instead of buying a new pair of shoes, I had my old ones………
a repair b to repair c repairing d repaired
(14)a say b to say c saying d said 34 When he realised that I ……….at him, he ……….away a looked - was turning b was looking - turned
c was looking - was turning d looked - turned
35 Before I started the car, all of the passengers ……….their seat belts
a will buckle b had buckled c was buckling d have buckled
III Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct answers.
I believe that everyone has had embarrassing experiences in their life It happened to me in last winter vacation I joined a (36)……….winter camp with my friends, John and Kate We all lived far away from the place, so in order to arrive at the camp on time at o’clock, we had to leave at 7:20 The sun was shining, flowers were (37)……… and birds were singing What a beautiful day! Everything seemed so nice until I noticed that I forgot to bring something to drink So I asked John to drive me to a department store He parked his car in front of the store and I ran in to buy some bottles of mineral water When I got out of the store, I ran (38)……… the car parked in front and got inside Suddenly, I found it was not John’s car and the driver was shocked by me I felt so (39)……….at that time I kept apologizing and ran with shame and blush on my face to John’s car My friends had seen the whole story, (40)……….came to pass from the view mirror and they were laughing all the energy of their hearts
36 a four-day b four-days c four day d four days
37 a raising b blooming c brightening d laughing
38 a out of b away c into d towards
39 a embarrass b embarrassment c embarrassing d embarrassed
40 a when b that c where d which
(15)ĐỀ SỐ 4
I Circle the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words
1 a acquaintance b pasture c constant d talkative
2 a laughed b passed c suggested d placed
II Choose the word that has different stress pattern from that of the other words.
3 a party b birthday c candle d divorce
4 a embarrassing b memorable c experience d appreciate
III Choose a, b, c or d that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined part or has a close meaning to the original one.
5 He was so……….that he distrusted all his friends
a loyal b embarrassed c suspicious d sneaky
6 Those villagers are very……….to visitors
a hospitable b hospitably c hospitality d hospitalities The policeman did not permit them………… through the military zone He forced them……… another way
a going/ to go b to go/ to go c to go/ going d going/ going The company expects………from its employees
a constancy b quality c unselfishness d loyalty He finds it………lasting friendship
a difficult to make b is difficult to make c difficult making d difficulty in making 10 My friends remember……… to Paris when they were very small children
a to be taken b taking c to take d being taken
11 ……… good ice cream, you need to use a lot of cream.
a Make b Making c To make d For make
12 I got my friend……….her car for the weekend
a to let me to borrow b to let me borrow c let me borrow d let me to borrow 13 Jen had confided her secret to Mark; but he betrayed her………
a loyalty b trust c constancy d sympathy
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(16)14 Instead of buying a new pair of shoes, I had my old ones………
a repair b to repair c repairing d repaired
15 He was never heard………."thank you” in his life
a say b to say c saying d said
16 When he realised that I ……….at him, he ……….away a looked - was turning b was looking - turned
c was looking - was turning d looked - turned
17 Before I started the car, all of the passengers ……….their seat belts
a will buckle b had buckled c was buckling d have buckled 18 Jean has a very easy-going ………., which is why she is so popular
a reputation b personality c characteristic d sympathy 19 A friend of mine phoned ……….me to a party
a for invite b inviting c to invite d for inviting 20 My parents wouldn't……….to the party
a allow me go b allow me to go c allow me going d allow to go 21 I don't mind……….late, if it will help at all
a to work b to be work c working d being working 22 We managed……….over the wall without………
a to climb/ seeing b climbing/ being seen c to climb/ being seen d to be climbed/ seeing
23 Isabel hoped……….to the university, but she wasn't
a to admit b to be admitted c admitting d being admitted 24 The film……….by the time we……….to the cinema
a already began - got b have already begun - got
c had already begun - got d already began - had got 25 My friend often shows her……… whenever I have troubles
a sympathy b sympathize c sympathetic d
sympathetically
26 I was delighted……….my old friends again
a to see b seeing c seen d to be seen
27 I don't like that man There is a sneaky look on his face.
a furious b humorous c dishonest d guilty
28 She made a big……….about not having a window seat on the plane
(17)29 It was difficult to……… a date which was convenient for everybody
a agree b organize c arrange d provide
30 She quickly glanced her notes again before the examination a at/ entering b at/ to enter c to/ entering d in/ enter
IV Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct answers.
I believe that everyone has had embarrassing experiences in their life It happened to me in last winter vacation I joined a (31)……….winter camp with my friends, John and Kate We all lived far away from the place, so in order to arrive at the camp on time at o’clock, we had to leave at 7:20 The sun was shining, flowers were (32)……… and birds were singing What a beautiful day! Everything seemed so nice until I noticed that I forgot to bring something to drink So I asked John to drive me to a department store He parked his car in front of the store and I ran in to buy some bottles of mineral water When I got out of the store, I ran (33)……… the car parked in front and got inside Suddenly, I found it was not John’s car and the driver was shocked by me I felt so (34)……….at that time I kept apologizing and ran with shame and blush on my face to John’s car My friends had seen the whole story, (35)……….came to pass from the view mirror and they were laughing all the energy of their hearts
31 a four days b four-days c four-day d four day
32 a laughing b raising c brightening d blooming
33 a out of b towards c into d away
34 a embarrass b embarrassment c embarrassed d embarrassing
35 a where b which c when d that
V Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct answer.
Going to party can be fun and enjoyable If you are invited to a party, call your host up early to inform him/ her of whether you are going If you want to bring someone who has not been invited along with you, you should ask for permission first Remember to dress appropriately for the party You will stick out like a sore thumb if you are dressed formally whereas everyone else is in T-shirt and jeans If you are not sure what to wear, ask your host
(18)mingle with others at the party You could try breaking the ice by introducing yourself to someone who is friendly-looking
Before you leave the party, remember to thank your host first If you have the time, you could even offer to help your host clean up the place
36 If you are invited to a party, you should
a take someone with you b ask for your parents' permission first c bring a small gift d call to confirm your arrival
37 According to the passage, if you are dressed differently from everybody at the party, _
a you will make people notice you b people may be attached to you
c you will feel uncomfortable d you shouldn't pay attention to your clothes 38 What should you if you are in a party?
a Talk to your host as much as possible b Move around and talk to other guests c Try to break the ice up d Just make friends with friendly-looking people
39 The phrase “break the ice” means .
a make friends b attract people's attention c make people feel more relaxed d establish a relationship 40 Which of the following is not true according to the passage?
a You shouldn't bring someone who hasn't been invited along with you to a party b You should help your host with the wash-up or clean-up
c You shouldn't be very clearly different from everyone at the party d You shouldn't leave without showing your gratitude to your host