Read the passage carefully and choose the option A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: University Entrance Examination is very important to Viet[r]
(1)Choose the word that has different stress pattern from that of the rest A survival B valuable C condition D gorilla A accurate B protection C subject D surgeon Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest A depend B reduce C between D leopard A chew B drew C grew D few A type B digest C Aborigine/, æbə'rid@ini:z/ D describe Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D ) to the sentence below: The committee of different people of different views A composes B comprises C consists D contains The scientific study of life and structure of plants and animals is called A botany B biology C zoology D technology Endangered animals should be well protected in their natural _ A situation B position C habitat D status There are different of books for people to read in different ways A models B styles C sizes D types 10 There are a lot of of pollution from our modern world A bases B resources C foundation D sources 11 The diesel engine was named its inventor Rudolf Diesel /'di:zəl/ A along B to C after D with 12 Inflation and unemployment can some companies to the verge of bankruptcy A show B led C cause D drive 13 This superhighway is about 7000 miles in _ A depth B width C weight D length 14 Reviewers describes this novel _ " hard-to-put-down" A about B resembles C as D like 15 When you are _ holiday, you may "swallow " a good story because of lack of time A at B in C for D on 16 _"Can I carry the bag for you? It seems very heavy." _" _ I can manage" A No, thanks B You are welcome C Sorry D Yes, please 17 " Do you mind driving?" - " " A Never mind, thank you B You're welcome C Yes, please D I'm feeling pretty tired 18 "You can all come to my party?" - " " A Yes, I shall B Excellent ! C Yes, already D Thanks a lot 19 "Would you mind if I smoked?" - " _" A Yes, please don't B Not at all C Yes, please D No, please! 20 You should hand him this letter of recommendation when you _ there tomorrow A came B come C will come D are going to come 21 I with my parents here when I was a child A have lived B lived C had lived D was living 22 They have lived next door to us for years, we hardly ever see them A so B yet C however D therefore 23 There is still much to discuss We shall, _, return to this item at our next meeting A so B therefore C however D already 24 The drainage of wetlands, cutting of forests, and road and dam construction have destroyed natural habitats A urban B urbanization C preservation D conservation 25 Many people thought that television with colour, picture and action could replace books, but, , it hasn't killed reading A however B because C in fact D therefore 26 You _ go on diet; but you _ eat sensibly {reasonably} A must/ needn't B needn't/ must C should/ needn't D don't need/ should 27 If the pain has gone, you _ take any more of these tablets A needn't B should C won't need D have to 28 Different conservation measures so as to save vulnerable species A can't have been taken B have been taken C must have taken D would have taken (2) 29 I didn't meet him yesterday He on business A should go B should have gone C must go D must have gone 30 The boss has got angry I more careful when I talked to him A need have been B must have been C should have been D can have been 31 It's a pity she didn't take her doctor's advice She wishes A she takes her doctor's advice B she would take her doctor's advice C she had taken her doctor's advice D she took her doctor's advice 32 " She will have to correct the mistakes " means that " " A The mistakes will have to be corrected B The mistakes will be have to corrected C The mistakes will be had to correct D The mistakes will have been to correct 33 Who did you help? A Who was helped you ? B Who was helped by you? C Who helped you? D Who did you be helped? 34 The furniture was so expensive that I didn't buy it A The furniture was very expensive that I didn't buy it B The furniture was too expensive for me to buy C The furniture was too expensive for me to buy it D The furniture was too expensive that I didn't buy it 35 , I would have learned how to read A Unless I had been go to school as a child B If I been able to go to school as a child C If I could be able to go to school as a child D Had I been able to go to school as a child Which underlined part needs correcting ? 36 A lot of articles about the environmental pollution have written by my classmates A have written B environmental C about D A lot of 37 Some people think that more and more people have television in their homes, less and less people will buy books to read A will buy B more and more C in their homes D less and less 38 Plant and animal extinct leads to a loss of biodiversity, so maintaining biodiversity is important for us in many ways A extinct B a loss C so D in many ways 39 This kind of grass can grow only in loosen sand on the crest {loose land} A only in B on the C grass D loosen sand 40 The tourist guide only has a twenty-dollar bill with her when she landed at the airport A when B has C at D twenty-dollar bill Read the passage and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) is the most appropriate to each blank Environmental pollution is a term that refers to all the (41) _ by which man pollutes his surroundings Man dirties the air with gases and smoke, (42) the water with chemicals and other substances, and damages the soil with too many fertilizers and (43) _ Man also pollutes his surroundings in various other ways Environmental pollution is one of the most serious problems facing mankind today Air, water, and soil are necessary to the survival of all living things Badly polluted air can cause illness, and (44) _death Polluted water kills fish and other marine life Pollution of soil (45) _ the amount of land that is available for growing food Environmental pollution also brings ugliness to man's naturally beautiful world 41 A paths B ways C streets D roads 42 A damages B provides C contaminates D supplies 43 A pollution B substances C pesticides D dirty 44 A so B moreover C even D therefore 45 A grows B makes up C increases D reduces Read the following passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question In the beautiful highlands of Scotland, there is a lake called the Loch Ness In these peaceful surroundings, a sea monster known as the 'Loch Ness Monster' is said to be living in the lake This creature, affectionately known as 'Nessie', has been reported to be seen by many people around the lake According to these people, Nessie looked like a creature from the dinosaur age It had a huge body, a small reptilian/rep’tiliən/ head and a long neck Does the Loch Ness Monster really exist? No one can tell for sure Ever since the sighting of the monster, many people have been keeping watch at the lake, hoping to catch a glimpse [quick look] of Nessie In 1934, a doctor, Colonel Robert Wilson, even managed to photograph the creature The picture revealed a creature with a long neck sticking out [nhô lên] of the water (3) Where could the Loch Ness Monster have come from? One explanation given is that the monster is a pre-historic creature which lived in the days of the dinosaurs While other dinosaurs have died out and become extinct, this creature has somehow managed to adapt to its surroundings and live on ! 46 What is the passage about? A The Lock Ness Monster B The Pre-historical Monster C A sea creature D Loch Ness Lake 47 The sea monster's name is _ A Lock Ness B Nessie C Monster D Colonel 48 It can be inferred from the passage that _ A Nessie is reportedly a pre-historic creature B Nessie is a dinosaur C Nessie is very dangerous D Nessie has died 49 Which statement is NOT true? A According to many people, the Loch Ness Monster had a small reptilian head B The Loch Ness Monster like other pre-historic creatures has died out and becomes extinct C It is explained that the Loch Ness Monster is a pre-historic creature which lived in the days of the dinosaurs D According to many people, the Loch Ness Monster had a huge body 50 The word ' affectionately ' in line mostly means _ A in an angry way B attractively C in a lovely way D hatefully Full name:……………………… Written test Class: 12C… No I Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest ones (0,7pt ) A thought B bought C ground D fought A match B chair C church D character A wanted B stopped C booked D worked II Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from that of the rest (0,5pt ) A swallow B reserve C survive D reduce A colony B wildlife C leopard D rhinoceros II Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences (3pts ) This book is very interesting It ……… into Vietnamese A will translate B should be translated C can be translated D has to be translated The reports……… by tomorrow as the manager needs it before the meeting A will be finished B ought to be finished C are finished D must finish The flowers in the garden ………………….everyday A must water B can water C must be watered D should water I didn’t meet him yesterday He ……… on business A must have gone B should go C must go D should have gone 10.I am not deaf You ……… shout A must B mustn't C need D needn’t 11 Lan gave you a letter to post You ……… forget to post it A must B mustn’t C needn’t D may 12 This is non-smoking room You ……… smoke in here A needn’t B mustn’t C shoudn’t D can’t 13 Will you please speak louder? I ……… hear you A mustn’t B needn’t C can’t D shoudn’t 14 The director…………at the airport A must meet B must to be met C have to be meet D must be met 15 I’ll lend you the money and you ……… pay me back till next month A needn’t B mustn’t C need D must 16 Taking soup is easy and fast; just put it in your mouth and………… A chew B taste C swallow D digest 17.……….…is the natural environment in which a plant or animal lives (4) A place B habitat C habitant D environment IV Read the passage and choose one correct answer for each question (1pt ) Many people still believe that natural resources will never be used up Actually, the world’s energy resources are limited Nobody knows exactly how much fuel is left However, we also should use them economically and try to find out alternative sources of power According to Professor Marvin Burnham of the New England Institute of Technology, we have to start conserving coal, oil and gas before it is too late; and nuclear power is the only alternative However, many people not approve of using nuclear power because it is very dangerous.The most effective thing is that we should use natural resources as economical as possible 18 How much fuel is left? A No one knows exactly B It will never be used up C There is a lot of fuel D Let’s use it as much as we would like 19 We should use coal, oil, and gas A as much as possible B carelessly C as economically as possible D all are correct 20 According to Professor Marvin Burnham……… A nuclear power is the only alternative C A & B are correct B we have to conserve coal, oil, and gas D A & B are incorrect 21 According to the passage, using nuclear power is …… A safe B cheap C interesting D dangerous 22 What many people still believe? A Natural resources will be used up B Natural resources will never be used up C The world’s energy resources are limited D People should use natural resources as economically as possible V Read the passage and choose the best option to fill in each blank below (1pt ) BOOKS Nearly all the discoveries that have been made through the ages can (23) _ in books The invention of the book is one of humankind’s (24) _ achievements, the important of which cannot be overestimated Books are very adaptable, providing us with both entertainment and information The production of books began in Ancient (23) _, though not in the form that is accessible to us today The books read by the Romans, however, have some similarities to the ones we read now Until the middle of the 15 th century, in Europe, all books were written by hand They were often (26) _ illustrated and always rare and expensive With printing came the possibility of cheap, large-scale publication and distribution of books, making (27) _ more widespread and recognizable 23 find B founded C be found D found 24 A greatest B greater C great D greatly 25 A China B Egypt C England D America 26 A beauty B beautify C beautiful D beautifully 27.A knowledge B know C known D knowledgeable VI Identify the mistakes from the underlined parts that must be changed to correct (1pt ) 28 The new school will be open soon by the local government A B C D 29 All the homeworks must been done before go to school A B C D 30 The plants should be warter every day A B C D 31 Be careful of that dog It need bite you A B C D 32 We did need not drive fast, we have plenty of time A B C D VII Turn these sentences into the passive voice: (2pts ) 33 You must clean the window before you paint it …………………………………………………………………………………………… 34 Nobody can solve the mystery …………………………………………………………………………………………… (5) 35 You shouldn’t eat the fruits imported from China …………………………………………………………………………………………… 36 He should practice speaking English with his friends every day …………………………………………………………………………………………… Full name: ………………………… Class 12A… Time: 45 minutes Marks: Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest a advised b devised c raised d practised a cooks b loves c joins d spends a determined b expressed c approved d married Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest a sentence b pointing c verbal a problem b minute c suppose d attract d dinner Choose the best answer for each of the following sentence: We are not allowed _ jeans at school a wear b to wear c wearing d worn Remember _ some presents for Mum on her birthday, Dad a buy b buying c to buy d bought When Carol _ last night, I my favorite show on television a was calling / watched b called / have watched c called / was watching d had called / watched By this time next summer, you _ your studies a completes b will complete c are completing d will have completed 10 The more _ and positive you look, the better you will feel a confide b confident c confidently d confidence 11 My parents will have celebrated 30 years of _ by next week a marry b married c marriageable d marriage 12 People in poor countries have to spend hours each day _ fuel wood a gathering b to gather c gather d gathered 13 My mother is the only one that I can absolutely confide _ a in b for c with d up 14 The bride looked _ on her wedding than she does as usual a nicer and more attractive b more nicer and more attractive c more nicer and attractive d more attractive and nicer 15 She accepted that she had acted and mistakenly, which broke up her marriage a romantically b unwisely c wisely d attractively 16 love is very strong feeling of affection towards someone who you are romantically or sexually attracted to a The / the b The / Ø c A / the d Ø / a 17 She me anything about that problem so far a is not telling b does not tell c will not tell d has not told 18 The boy in the accident was taken to the hospital a injures b injured c injuring d injure 19 Be quiet! Someone at the front door I it a is knocking / will answer b knocks / am answering c has knocked / am going to answer d will knock / have answered 20 Dan and Crystal married in June a are getting b will get c are going to get d will have got 21 This is the first time I attend such an enjoyable wedding party a The first wedding party I attended was enjoyable b I had the first enjoyable wedding party c My attendance at the first wedding party was enjoyable d I have never attended such an enjoyable wedding party before (6) 22 I have not met her for three years a The last time I met her was three years ago b It is three years when I will meet her c I did not meet her three years ago d During three years, I met her once 23 Body language is a potent form of _ communication a verbal b non-verbal c tongue d oral 24 This is the instance where big, obvious non-verbal signals are appropriate a situation b attention c place d matter 25 - 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 26 The mother told her son _ so impolitely a not behave b not to behave c not behaving d not behave 27 John asked me _ that film the night before a if I saw b did I see c if I had seen d if had I seen 28 He is one of the most _ bosses I have ever worked with He behaves rudely to not only me but also others in the staff a thoughtful b impolite c attentive d communicative 29 In many cultures, people signify their agreement by _ their head a turning b raising c pointing d nodding 30 If a boss wants to have a well-qualified staff, he should have to pay his employees _ a appropriate b appropriately c appropriation d appropriating 31 She said she _ a was very tired last night b was very tired the night before c had been very tired last night d had been very tired the night before 32 Emily said that her teacher _ to London _ a will go / tomorrow b went / tomorrow c would go / the next day d had gone / the next day 33 "How beautiful is the dress you have just bought!" Peter said to Mary a Peter promised to buy Mary a beautiful dress b Peter said thanks to Mary for her beautiful dress c Peter complimented Mary on her beautiful dress d Peter asked Mary how she had just bought her beautiful dress 34 Lan suggested going out for dinner a Lan said, "Why don't we go out for dinner?" b Lan said, "Do you want to go out for dinner?" c Lan said, "Must we go out for dinner?" d Lan said, "Will you go out for dinner?" 35 "Why don't you ask the teacher for help?" Peter asked me a Peter advised me to ask the teacher for help b Peter recommended me not to ask the teacher for help , c Peter told me the reason why I did not ask the teacher for help d Peter suggested that he should ask the teacher for help Choose the underlined part that needs correcting in each sentence: 36 Our bodies send out messages constantly and sometimes we not recognize that we are using A B C many nonverbal language D 37 Most parents prefer an education system which offer the children the widest study options in A B C D the world 38 Higher education is very importance to national economies, and it is also a source of trained and A B educated personnel for the whole country C D (7) 39 Anyone where works is regarded as a useful member of our society A B C D 40 Do you ever feel that life is not being fair to you because you cannot seem getting the job which A B C D you want or that really suits you? Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase In the western customs (41) _ hands is the customary form of greeting, but in China a nod of the head or (42) _ bow is sufficient Hugging and kissing when greeting are uncommon Business cards are often (43) _ 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 (44) _ hands The Chinese are (45) _ 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." 41 a taking b shaking c clapping d hugging 42 a small b bit c slight d light 43 a exchanged b changed c transferred d converted 44 a pair b couple c double d both 45 a enthusiast b enthusiastic c enthusiasm d enthusiastically Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer Communication in general is process of sending and receiving messages that enables humans to share knowledge, attitudes, and skills Although we usually identify communication with speech, communication is composed of two dimensions - verbal and nonverbal Nonverbal communication has been defined as communication without words It includes apparent behaviors such as facial expressions, eyes, touching, tone of voice, as well as less obvious messages such as dress, posture and spatial distance between two or more people Activity or inactivity, words or silence all have message value: they influence others and these others, in turn, respond to these communications and thus they are communicating Commonly, nonverbal communication is learned shortly after birth and practiced and refined throughout a person's lifetime Children first learn nonverbal expressions by watching and imitating, much as they learn verbal skills Young children know far more than they can verbalize and are generally more adept at reading nonverbal cues than adults are because of their limited verbal skills and their recent reliance on the nonverbal to communicate As children develop verbal skills, nonverbal channels of communication not cease to exist although become entwined in the total communication process 46 According to the writer, a Nonverbal language is only used by the deaf and the mute b One cannot communicate in both verbal and nonverbal language c Those who can listen and talk should not use nonverbal language d People communicate with both verbal and nonverbal language 47 Which is not included in nonverbal communication? a words b spatial distance c facial expressions d tone of voice 48 We can learn from the text that a nonverbal can never get any responses b most people not like nonverbal communication c even silence has message value d touching is not accepted in communicating 49 Human beings a have learnt how to communicate in nonverbal language through books b can communicate in nonverbal language only when they are mature c have learnt how to communicate in nonverbal language since a child d communicate in nonverbal language much less than they in verbal language 50 The word reading has a close meaning to a looking at the words that are written b understanding c saying something aloud d expressing FULL NAME: ………………………… 45-MINUTE TEST (8) CLASS 12A …… Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the rest: 1: A washed B advised C worked A energy B bicycle C recycle A smokes B laughs C loves Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others: D promised D physics D lasts A convenient B interesting C comfortable D internet A activity B congratulate C information D experience Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete each of the following sentences: Being well-dress and punctual can help you create a good ………………………on your interview A employment B impressible C impression D pressure Schooling is compulsory for all English children from the age of to 16 A depended B prepared C selected D required Tuition ………………at Stand fort have now reached $9,000 a year A bills B prices C fees D fares th The final examination will be held …………………June 12 , 2010 A in B on C at D to 10 – “What you think of the film we’ve watched?” - “……………………….” A Thanks B No kidding! C I’ve seen better D None of your business! 11 Someone must have taken my bag I clearly remember ………….it by the window and now it has gone A leaving B left C to leave D leave 12 If there is a mechanical problem, we suggest …………… the manufacturer directly A contact B to contact C contacting D be contacted 13 The air in the city …………… with traffic fumes A is heavy polluted B heavily is polluted C is heavily polluted D polluted heavily 14 This letter needs …………… immediately Will you take care of it? A to send B sending C sent D being sent 15 – “Would you like a glass of green tea?” - “…………………” A No, let’s not B No, thanks C No, I don’t D No, please 16 At last I have found the information ………………… A that I was looking for B for that I was looking C which I was looking for it D that I was looking for it 17 …………….interested in that subject, I would try to learn more about it A If I am B I was C Was I D Were I 18 If you don’t answer all my questions, I ……………… anything to help you A will B can C can’t D may 19 I’ve been feeling better since ……………… A the doctor has come B the doctor comes C the doctor will come D the doctor came 20 Sarah didn’t hear the phone She …………… A sleeps B was sleeping C is sleeping D has slept 21 – “Let’s go to Vung Tau on the weekend.” - “……………………… ” A That’s a fine day B That’s a good trip C Yes, please D Yes, let’s 22 She asked me ……………… me the book the day before A who gives B who had given C who gave B who has given 23 We stayed in the sun for …………………a long time that we became sunburned A so B such C enough D too 24 We learn English ……………… better communication with other people A to have B so that C in order that D in order to 25 I wish you ……………… them my phone number yesterday A didn’t give B gave C hadn’t given D give 26 Tom: “You look great in this new dress.” Mary: “………………….” (9) A With pleasure B Not at all C I am glad you like it D Do not say anything about it 27 He is not really friendly and makes no attempt to be ………………… A society B social C socialize D sociable 28 What is the name of the man ……………….gave us a lift A who B whom C whose D which 29 Five thousands dollars …………… stolen in the robbery last night A was B were C is D are 30 – “………………….” – “Don’t worry I can fix it.” A Are you worried? B May I fix your TV? C The TV is out of order again D I want to fix your TV Read the passage carefully and choose the option A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word for each of the following blanks: Children in (31) ………………………Netherlands must be at least four years old to enter primary education Almost all four-year-olds (99.3%) in the country indeed attend primary school, although this is not compulsory until children reach the age (32) …………………five Primary school is free of charge In most schools, children are grouped by (33) ……………………in mixed ability classes, with one teacher for all subjects Primary school consists of groups, thus schooling (34) ……………….for years During the first two years, which is also called kindergarten, children receive an average of 22 hours of (35) ……………… , during the last six years, children receive an average of 25 hours per week 31 32 33 34 35 A a A of A old A spends A educate B an B on B elderly B lasts B educative C the C in C aging C lengthens C educator D Ø D for D age D takes D education Read the passage carefully and choose the option A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: University Entrance Examination is very important to Vietnamese students High school graduates have to take it and get high results to be admitted to universities The pressure on the candidates remains very high despite the measures that have been taken to reduce the heat around these exams, since securing a place in a state university is considered a major step towards a successful career for young people, especially those from rural areas or disadvantaged families In 2004, it was estimated that nearly million Vietnamese students took the University Entrance Examination, but on average only out of candidates succeeded Normally, candidates take exam subjects, and each last 180 minutes for the fixed group of subjects they choose There are fixed groups of subjects: Group A: Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry; group B: Mathematics, Biology, and Chemistry; Group C: Literature, History, and Geography; Group D: Literature, Foreign language, and Mathematics According to Vietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training, there are currently 23 non-public universities, accounting for 11% of the total number of universities These non-public universities are currently training 119,464 students, or 11.7% of the total number of students The government is planning to increase the number of non-public universities to 30% by 2007 36 University Entrance Examination in Vietnam is very ………………… A interesting B stressful C free 37 The word those refers to ………………… A exam subjects B young people C universities D easy D examinations (10) 38 In 2004, the proportion of the students who got success in University Entrance Examination was about …………………percent A B 10 C 20 D 50 39 Which sentence refers to the University Entrance Examination in Vietnam? A Students find it easy to get success in the University Entrance Examination B Math is compulsory in the University Entrance Examination C Students are not allowed to choose their exam subjects D There are four fixed groups of exam subjects for students to choose 40 According to the passage, ………………… A the Vietnamese government will close all non-public universities by next year B the Vietnamese government does not appreciate non-public universities C the Vietnamese government encourages the establishing of non-public universities D Vietnamese students have no alternative to continue their higher study besides universities Choose the letter A, B, C or D to show the underlined part of each sentence that needs correction 41 I know you are too busy to stay, but I look forward to see you again A B C D 42 We wish today is sunny so that we could spend a day in the countryside A B C D 43 As soon as the alarm clock rang, she woke up and was getting out of bed A B C D 44 The novel that I bought it last week is very interesting A B C D 45 Every possible effort was make by the orphanage to find the boy’s parents A B C D Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: 46 Study hard or you will fail the exam A If you didn’t study hard, you wouldn’t fail the exam B If you study hard, you won’t pass the exam C Unless you study hard, you will fail the exam D If you study hard, you won’t pass the exam 47 Sue lives in the house The house is opposite my house A Sue lives in the house it is opposite my house B Sue lives in the house which is opposite my house C Sue lives in the house which opposite my house D Sue lives in the house where is opposite my house 48 “Where’s the book I lent you?” John asked me A John asked me where is the book he lent you B John asked me where was the book he lent you C John asked me where the book he had lent you was D John asked me where the book he had lent me was 49 Have you finished your homework? A Has your homework been finished? B Have your homework been finished? C Did your homework finish? D Was your homework finished? 50 This is the first time she has ever seen a tiger A She has ever seen a tiger B She saw a tiger many years ago C She has never seen a tiger before D She will never see a tiger FULL NAME:………………… CLASS 12A ………… Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest A prepared B disappointed C explained D interviewed A machine B chemistry C architect D Christmas (11) A domestic B subsidy C hospital D measure Choose the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the rest A subject B swallow C story D digest A endangerment B deforestation C priority D rhinoceros Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete each of the following sentences Many species of plants and animals are in - of extinction A endangerous B threat C danger D harm It is found that endangered species are often concentrated in areas that are poor and densely populated, such as much of Asia and Africa A disappeared B increased C threatened D reduced Carol is - economist She used to work in - investment department of Lloyds Bank A an/ the B the/ an C a / the D an/ an The negative effect of cigarette smoking is enormous, many people still smoke A so B but C therefore D and 10 In the middle of the village there is a church which at the moment The work is almost finished A is restored B was restored C is being restored D has been restored 11 I want this letter typed but you it today Tomorrow will A can’t B mustn’t C needn’t D shouldn’t 12 Ellen: “ - ?" –Tom: "He's tall and thin with blue eyes." A What does John look like B Who does John look like C How is John doing D What does John like 13 “He told me that he had written a letter to congratulate his friend being elected the head of the committee” A for B on C at D to 14 Yesterday morning I got up and looked out of the window The sun was shining but the ground was very wet It -A had rained B had been rained C rained D had been raining 15 A mystery is something that A must explain B mustn’t explain C can be explained D can’t be explained 16 A is a large animal that lives in deserts and is used for carrying goods and people A camel B lizard C donkey D rabbit 17 I feel much more when I read an interesting book A relaxed B relaxing C relax D to relax 18 The development of wildlife habitat reserves is a good conservation measure A to prevent endangered species B to feed endangered species C to benefit from endangered species D to save endangered species 19 Adrian wanted to know where the CD player A you buy B did you buy C I had bought D was bought 20 Your son is heading to the right direction; - I think you should encourage him to learn harder A however B therefore C but D and 21 Those boys took a long ladder -A so that the ball from the roof can be gotten B and then get the ball from the roof C in order to get the ball from the roof D so they will get the ball from the roof 22 You can tell Tom what I said but he keep it secret A need B needn’t C must D mustn’t 23 The prisoner to have escaped by climbing over a wall A thinks B thought C is thought D has thought 24 The baby will be ill -A unless you keep him warm B if you keep him warm C unless you kept him warm D if you kept him warm 25 I’d like the blue jacket, please? Can you try it on? - “ ” A Yes, you would B Yes, you must C Yes, certainly D Yes, you 26 Books with good stories are often described as “ ” (12) A swallowing B tasting C hard-to-put-down D hard-to-pick-up 27 “Those two pictures are very artistic.” “Yes, they - in France.” A were painted B were paint C painted D were painting 28 Alice: “What shall we this evening? Carol: “ -” A To go out for dinner B Let’s go out for dinner C Oh, that’s good! D I went out for dinner 29 The factory is said in a fire two years ago A being destroyed B to have been destroyed C to have destroyed D to destroy 30 That was a very story about the adventure in the tropical forests A excitement B excited C excitingly D exciting Read the passage carefully and choose the best option A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word for each of the following blanks: Books are written to provide knowledge and good books enrich the mind By putting ourselves under the influence of superior mind, we (31) our mental powers (32) good books, we learn that people everywhere are the same, in all ages, and in all places This knowledge improves our love (33) others and helps us to live in peace with them We also recognize that the world was made not only for man alone but for every creature that can feel hunger and thirst, warmth and cold Though it may be possible for us to travel (34) the world and see the things happening today, it is not possible for us to see the things that happened in the past But good books (35) us to see not only into the most remote regions of the world today, but also into the world in which our ancestors lived 31 A set B improve C accelerate D move 32 A Through B By C On D At 33 A with B into C forward D of 34 A over B throughout C on D through 35 A help B make C let D suggest Read the passage carefully and choose the best option A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer for each of the following questions: The deserts of the world are not all covered with sand Many of them have surfaces of rock or clay or small stones They are not flat, either; they often have high hills and deep valleys There is some plant life in many parts of the desert There is little rain in the desert, but it does fall often enough for most plants The deserts of the world are not uninhabited People also live outside oases, but these people are not farmers They have camels, donkeys, sheep, etc These animals can live on the desert plants and not need much water The people of the desert have to move constantly from place to place, they must always look for grass or desert plants for their animals They usually live in tents When there is no more food for their animals, they fold up their tents, put them on their camels and donkeys, and move to another place In good years, when there is enough food for their animals, they trade their skins and camel hairs with the people of oases for wheat and fruit But in bad years, when there is not enough food for their animals, the people of the desert would attack the oases people But they are also hospitable No man in the desert would ever refuse to give a stranger food and water 36 According to the passage, deserts are mostly made up of -A clay B sand C rock D small stones 37 Which of the following is true? A There is no plant and animal life in deserts B There are no people living in deserts C There is some rain in the desert but far from enough D People only live in places where there is water and plants and trees grow 38 People of the desert have to move from place to place to A look for food for their animals B trade their skins, their camel hairs C raise their camels and donkeys D communicate with the people of oases 39 It can be concluded from the passage that life -A is hard in deserts B is happy in deserts (13) C is impossible in deserts D in deserts is much better now 40 The word “them” in line 10 refers to A the people of the desert B animals C tents D desert plants Choose the letter A, B, C or D to show the underlined part of each sentence that needs correction: 41 I have been working hardly for two weeks and now I feel like a rest A B C D 42 The person from him you got the information is my elder brother A B C D 43 The primary causes of species extinction are habitat destruction, commercial exploiting and A B C D pollution 44 A large number of students in this school speaks English quite fluently A B C D 45 Endangered species protected by the World Wildlife Fund A B C D Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question: 46 Even though it was raining heavily, the explorers decided to continue their journey A It rained so heavily that the explorers could not continue their journey B The explorers put off their journey due to the heavy rain C The heavy rain could not prevent the explorers from continuing their journey D If it had rained heavily, the explorers would not have continuing their journey 47 Because of the interesting novel, I stayed up all night to finish it A I stayed up all night to finish the novel, therefore, it was interesting B Unless it were an interesting novel, I would stay up all night to finish it C Though it was an interesting novel, I stayed up all night to finish it D Because it was an interesting novel, I stayed up all night to finish it 48 I went to bed early last night because I felt exhausted A Feeling exhausted, I went to bed early last night B Although I felt exhausted, I didn’t go to bed early C Although I felt exhausted, I couldn’t get early sleep last night D I went to bed early last night and felt exhausted 49 I started working here in 2000 A I have worked here since 2000 B I have started working here since 2000 C I have started work here since 2000 D I haven't worked here since 2000 50 “Did Shakespeare write this play?” A Did this play be written by Shakespeare? B Was this play written by Shakespeare? C This play was written by Shakespeare D Did this play Shakespeare write? FULL NAME: ………………………… CLASS 12A …… Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete each of the following sentences: Schooling is compulsory for all English children from the age of five to sixteen A depended B selected C prepared D required The final examination will be held …………………June 12th, 2010 A to B at C on D in Someone must have taken my bag I clearly remember ………….it by the window and now it has gone A left B leaving C leave D to leave – “Would you like a glass of green tea?” - “…………………” A No, please B No, I don’t C No, thanks D No, let’s not Tuition ………………at Stand fort have now reached $9,000 a year A prices B bills C fares D fees At last I have found the information ………………… A for that I was looking B I was looking for C that I was looking for it D which I was looking for it Being well-dress and punctual can help you create a good ………………………on your interviewer (14) A employment B impressible C impression D pressure – “What you think of the film we’ve watched?” - “……………………….” A I’ve seen better B None of your business! C Thanks D No kidding! This letter needs …………… immediately Will you take care of it? A sent B to send C sending D being sent 10 …………….interested in that subject, I would try to learn more about it A Were I B Was I C I was D If I am 11 I’ve been feeling better since ……………… A the doctor comes B the doctor has come C the doctor came D the doctor will come 12 What is the name of the man ……………….gave us a lift? A whom B whose C which D who 13 – “Let’s go to Vung Tau on the weekend.” - “……………………… ” A That’s a good trip B That’s a fine day C Yes, let’s D Yes, please 14 The air in the city …………… with traffic fumes A polluted heavily B is heavily polluted C heavily is polluted D is heavy polluted 15 If you don’t answer all my questions, I ……………… anything to help you A may B can’t C can D will 16 We stayed in the sun for …………………a long time that we became sunburned A such B so C too D enough 17 Sarah didn’t hear the phone She …………… A is sleeping B has slept C sleeps D was sleeping 18 He is not really friendly and makes no attempt to be ………………… A society B socialize C sociable D social 19 We learn English ……………… better communication with other people A in order to having B in order that C so that D so as to have 20 Tom: “You look great in this new dress.” Mary: “………………….” A Not at all B With pleasure C Do not say anything about it D I am glad you like it 21 Five thousands dollars …………… stolen in the robbery last night A are B was C were D is 22 If there is a mechanical problem, we suggest …………… the manufacturer directly A to contact B contact C being contacted D contacting 23 She asked me ……………… me the book the day before A who has given B who gave C who had given B who gives 24 – A: “………………….” – B: “Don’t worry I can fix it.” A The TV is out of order again B I want to fix your TV C Are you worried? D May I fix your TV? 25 I wish you ……………… them my phone number yesterday A gave B didn’t give C give D hadn’t given Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the rest: 26 A lasts B loves C laughs 27 A physics B recycle C bicycle 28 A promised B worked C advised Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others: D smokes D energy D washed 29 A experience B information C congratulate D activity 30 A internet B comfortable C interesting D convenient Read the passage carefully and choose the option A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: (15) University Entrance Examination is very important to Vietnamese students High school graduates have to take it and get high results to be admitted to universities The pressure on the candidates remains very high despite the measures that have been taken to reduce the heat around these exams, since securing a place in a state university is considered a major step towards a successful career for young people, especially those from rural areas or disadvantaged families In 2004, it was estimated that nearly million Vietnamese students took the University Entrance Examination, but on average only out of candidates succeeded Normally, candidates take exam subjects, and each lasts 180 minutes for the fixed group of subjects they choose There are fixed groups of subjects: Group A: Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry; group B: Mathematics, Biology, and Chemistry; Group C: Literature, History, and Geography; Group D: Literature, Foreign language, and Mathematics According to Vietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training, there are currently 23 non-public universities, accounting for 11% of the total number of universities These non-public universities are currently training 119,464 students, or 11.7% of the total number of students The government is planning to increase the number of non-public universities to 30% by 2007 31 University Entrance Examination in Vietnam is very ………………… A easy B free C stressful D interesting 32 The word “those” refers to ………………… A examinations B universities C young people D exam subjects 33 In 2004, the proportion of the students who got success in University Entrance Examination was about …………………percent A 50 B 20 C 10 D 34 Which sentence refers to the University Entrance Examination in Vietnam? A There are four fixed groups of exam subjects for students to choose B Students are not allowed to choose their exam subjects C Math is compulsory in the University Entrance Examination D Students find it easy to get success in the University Entrance Examination 35 According to the passage, ………………… A Vietnamese students have no alternative to continue their higher study besides universities B the Vietnamese government encourages the establishing of non-public universities C the Vietnamese government does not appreciate non-public universities D the Vietnamese government will close all non-public universities by next year Read the passage carefully and choose the option A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word for each of the following blanks: Children in (36) ………………………Netherlands must be at least four years old to enter primary education Almost all four-year-olds (99.3%) in the country indeed attend primary school, although this is not compulsory until children reach the age (37) …………………five Primary school is free of charge In most schools, children are grouped by (38) ……………………in mixed ability classes, with one teacher for all subjects Primary school consists of groups, thus schooling (39) ……………….for years During the first two years, which is also called kindergarten, children receive an average of 22 hours of (40) ……………… , during the last six years, children receive an average of 25 hours per week (16) 36 A the B Ø C an D a 37 A for B in C of D on 38 A age B aging C elderly D old 39 A takes B lengthens C lasts D spends 40 A education B educator C educative D educate Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: 41 Study hard or you will fail the exam A If you don’t study hard, you will pass the exam B Unless you study hard, you will fail the exam C If you study hard, you won’t pass the exam D If you didn’t study hard, you wouldn’t fail the exam 42 Sue lives in the house The house is opposite my house A Sue lives in the house where is opposite my house B Sue lives in the house which opposite my house C Sue lives in the house which is opposite my house D Sue lives in the house it is opposite my house 43 “Where’s the book I lent you?” John asked me A John asked me where the book he had lent me was B John asked me where the book he had lent you was C John asked me where was the book he lent you D John asked me where is the book he lent you 44 Have you finished your homework? A Was your homework finished? B Did your homework finish? C Have your homework been finished? D Has your homework been finished? 45 This is the first time she has ever seen a tiger A She will never see a tiger B She has never seen a tiger before C She saw a tiger many years ago D She has ever seen a tiger Choose the letter A, B, C or D to show the underlined part of each sentence that needs correction 46 As soon as the alarm clock rang, she woke up and was getting out of bed A B C D 47 Every possible effort was make by the orphanage to find the boy’s parents A B C D 48 We wish today is sunny so that we could spend a day in the countryside A B C D 49 I know you are too busy to stay, but I look forward to see you again A B C D 50 The novel that I bought it last week is very interesting A B C D FULL NAME: ………………………… CLASS 12A …… Choose the letter A, B, C or D to show the underlined part of each sentence that needs correction (17) Today the number of people whom enjoy winter sports is almost double that of twenty years ago A B C D Would you mind to take the book back to the library for me? A B C D People respected him because he was a honest man A B C D When I arrived at the station, the train has already left A B C D Have you ever read any novels writing by Jack London? A B C D Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions They decided to go for a picnic though it was very cold A Despite the weather was very cold, they decide to go for a picnic B In spite of the cold weather, they decided to go for a picnic C Because it was very cold, they decided to go for a picnic D It was very cold so they decide to go for a picnic I have not met her for three years A I met her three years ago B We have known each other for three years C It is three years when I will meet her D The last time I met her was three years ago Many people think that Steve steals the money A Steve is thought to steal the money B It was thought that Steve stole the money C Many people think the money was stolen by Steve D Steve is thought to have stolen the money He only feels happy when he doesn’t have much work to A The less he works, the happier he feels B The more he works, the happier he feels C He feels happier and happier with his work D His work makes him feel happy 10 Lan said: “Why didn’t we go out for dinner tonight?” A Lan wanted to know why hadn’t they gone out for dinner B Lan suggested going out for dinner C Lan asked why they didn’t go out for dinner D Lan suggested to go out for dinner Read the passage carefully and choose the option A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: The 23rd Southeast Asian Games were held in the Philippines from November 27th to December 5th in 2005 The games were participated by the eleven nations of Southeast Asia This was the first time that the opening and closing ceremonies were held in a large open field, despite the fact that Manila has many stadiums The 2005 SEA Games ranked as having the largest audience - 200,000 people – during the opening and closing ceremonies In the end, all participating countries received medals Events in men's football actually started on November 20th, prior to the opening ceremony Water polo events began on November 21st, women's football on November 23rd, sailing on November 26th, and tennis on November 26th The first gold medal of the games was awarded to Singapore on November 25th when their water polo team came out undefeated during the round-robin tournament round The Philippine team took the silver medal in that event, and Malaysia brought home the bronze (18) The Games were also considered a valuable opportunity for athletes to gain competition experience and preparation for the upcoming Asian Games and Olympic Games It was purposely created to strengthen friendship, solidarity and understanding among neighboring countries in the region This was the third SEA Games to be hosted by the Philippines The last two times the Philippines hosted the games were in 1981, and again in 1991 11 According to the first paragraph, -A the 23rd SEA Games ended in November 2005 B the opening and closing ceremonies were held in the stadiums of Manila C eleven participating countries got medals D Manila was the host country of the 23rd SEA Games 12 Which sport was first competed in the 23rd SEA Games? A tennis B men’s football C sailing 13 got the first gold medal A The Philippines B Vietnam C Malaysia 14 Which was not mentioned in the 23rd SEA Games? A solidarity B understanding C peace 15 Up to now, the Philippines has hosted the SEA Games - times A B C D water polo D Singapore D friendship D Read the passage carefully and choose the option A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word for each of the following blanks: In the 1960s, the women’s liberation movement burst suddenly into the public consciousness and (16) - grew into the largest social movement in the history of (17) - United Nations Women’s liberation movement was a continuation of the 19 th-century women’s rights movement The movement’s major achievement has included not only legal, economic and (18) gains but also has changed the ways (19) people live, dress, dream of their future and make a living About health, for example, many male physicians and hospital have made major improvements in the treatment of women, more and more women have become doctors and succeed (20) - their medical research 16 A slow B rapid C quickly D quick 17 A an B a C Ø D the 18 A politicians B political C politics D politician 19 A in that B in which C whom D when 20 A with B on C in D at Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others: 21 A agricultural B scientific C population D development 22 A educate B operate C industry D establish Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the rest: 23 A learns B sells C laughs D stays 24 A peaceful B earth C meat D beach 25 A considered B believed C controlled D advocated Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete each of the following sentences: 26 I have been learning English I was twelve years old A while B until C since 27 -, he walked to the station A Despite tired B In spite being tired D as soon as (19) C Although to be tired D Despite being tired 28 A: “I can’t speak Spanish.” B: “ - “ A Neither can I B So can I C Neither can’t I D Either can I 29 The factory is said in a fire two years ago A to have been destroyed B to have destroyed C to destroy D being destroyed 30 This car A was manufactured last year in Japan by Toyota B was manufactured in Japan by Toyota last year C last year was manufactured by Toyota in Japan D was manufactured by Toyota last year in Japan 31 Thanks to labor-saving devices, women have more time to take part in - activities A socially B socialize C society D social 32 It was that we went for a hike in the mountains A such a nice day B such nice day C so nice day D so a nice day 33 More and more women have become and research on many fields as men A scientific B science C scientists D scientifically 34 I am tired - having to wash the dishes every night A at B with C of D by 35 “Congratulations to you on passing the math exam.” - “ “ A Never mind B Don’t mention it C Thanks a lot D You are welcome 36 They decided to postpone their journey till the end of the month because of the epidemic A put off B put on C turn round D take off 37 Jane: “What an attractive hairstyle you have got, Mary!” Mary: “ -“ A I don’t like your sayings B Thank you for your compliment C I’m afraid not D You are telling a lie 38 Different people never read a book in - same way A the B Ø C an D a 39 You should give up or you will die of cancer A smoked B smoking C smoke D to smoke 40 I’d rather you - in here There’s a room for smokers out there A smoking B not smoking C not smoke D to smoke 41 John asked me that film the night before A that I had seen B if had I seen C whether I had seen D if I saw 42 “I’m going on holiday tomorrow.” - “ “ A Have a nice time B I don’t mind C Congratulations! D Sorry to hear that 43 He is the man - car was stolen last week A which B whom C whose D that 44 There have been significant changes in women’s lives since the women’s liberation movement A natural B important C controlled D economic 45 “You look great in this new dress.” “ -“ A I’m glad you like it B With pleasure C Do not say anything about it D Not at all 46 Peter for thirty minutes before Mary arrived A waited B had been waiting C has waited D was waiting 47 Many people not like scuba diving A because its danger B due to it is dangerous C because it is dangerous D because of it is dangerous 48 Ten thousand dollars a large sum of money A were B have been C is D are 49 I would send her a fax if I - her number A could know B know C knew D had known 50 It gets - when the winter is coming A colder and colder B the coldest and coldest (20) C the colder and colder D cold and cold (21)