English 12 10 selected tests

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TEST Choose the word whose undelined part is pronounced differently A strike B chill C conflict A game B start C rain A element B preservation C emission D since D play D gesture Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others A irrigate B cosmetic C ancestry A eardrum B exhaust C discard D delicate D inject Choose one best option to complete each sentence by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C or D By September next year I _ here for ten years A will be working B work C will have been working D have been working The first customer this morning was quite rude A dealing with B with whom we dealt C to deal with D dealt with Never before _ such a beautiful waterfall A that I have seen B I see C have I seen D I have seen 10 We each _ success in life A desire B desrie for C desires D desires for 11 Pupils should have their eyes _ regularly A tested B to test C test D testing 12 My brother likes music very much He to music while working A used to listen B is used to listening C is used to listen D used to be listening 13 If you are agreeable _ our proposal, we’ll go ahead A with B for C about D to 14 Paul’s drunkenness lost him the job Unless he _ so often, he sacked A drank/wouldn’t be B had drunk/wouldn’t have been C hadn’t drunk/would have been D would drink/hadn’t been 15 My new neighbour has two children, are very lovely A both of whom B all of whom C who both of D both of that 16 Schooling is compulsory for all Vietnamese children _ from six to fourteen A age B aged C at age D on age 17 This room is _ A too small for us to work in B so small that we can’t work in C not big enough for us to live in it D such small room that we can’t live in it 18 This student is determined to be the best student A so as his parents to be proud of him B in order to be proud of his parents C in order for his parents will proud of him D so that his parents will be proud of him 19 American men rarely shake hands when _ A they are introduced B they say hello C they say goodbye D they are the hosts 20 Paul: Mary, this is Mr.Baker –Mary (to Mr.Baker): _ A How are you? B How you C Hello D Hi 21 Tom promised us that he _ us as soon as he _ a hotel A would call / had found B would call / would find C had called / had found D called / would have found 22 Tom is thought _ the runaway murderer last week A to meet B to be met C to have met D that he met 23 all the evidence, the man denied having stolen the motorbike A As a result of B Even if C Due to D Despite 24 They don’t allow here A to take photographs B taking photographs C photographs to take D photographs taking 25 My sister wishes she to play the piano when she was young A learnt B would have learnt C had learnt D would learn 26 nearly all our money, we couldn’t afford to stay in a hotel A To spend B Having spent C Spending D Spent 27 This new kind of medicine is quickly _ into the body A absorbed B accessed C gone 28 Why don’t you cut down all the to make a path? A underground B undercover C undercurrent 29 Her own mistakes made her very of the faults of others A tolerable B tolerant C tolerate The thieves ran away when the burglar alarm A went off B went out C went on 30 We must traffic coming from the right A make use of B take note of C give way to D poured D undergrowth D tolerated D went by D catch sight of Read the following passage carefully and then choose the best answer to the questions by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D Man is a land animal, but he also closely tied to the sea Throughout history the sea has served the needs of man The sea has provided man with food and convenient way to travel to many parts of the world Today, nearly two thirds of the world’s population live within 80 kilometers of the sea coast In the modern technological world, the sea offers many resources to help mankind survive Resources on land are beginning to be used up The sea, however, still can be hoped to supply many man’s needs The list of riches of the sea yet to be developed by man’s technology is impressive Oil and gas explorations have been carried out for nearly 30 years Valuable amounts of minerals exist on the ocean floor are ready to be mined Fish farming promises to be a good way to produce large quantities of food The culture of fish and shellfish is an ancient skill practiced in the past mainly by Oriental people Besides oil and gas, the sea may offer new sources of energy Experts believe that the warm temperature of the ocean can be used in a way similar to the steam in a steamship Ocean currents and waves offer possible use as a source of energy Technology is enabling man to explore ever more deeply under the sea The development of strong, new material has made this possible The technology to harvest the sea continues to improve Experts believe that by the year 2000 the problems that prevent us from exploiting fully the food, minerals, and energy source of the sea will be largely solved 31 The major things that the sea offers man are _ A fish and oil B minerals and oil C food, energy sources, and minerals D ocean currents and waves 32 The sea serves the needs of man as _ A it provides man with food B it offers oil and other valuable sources C it provides man with modern technology D both A and B 33 We can conclude from the passage that _ A the sea resources have largely been used up B the sea, in a broad sense, has not yet been developed C the problems that prevent us from fully exploiting the sea have already been solved D by the year 2000, the technology will be good enough to exploit all the sea resources 34 The words Oriental people in the fourth paragraph means _ A people in Asia B people in Africa C European people D American people 35 The best title for this paragraph is _ A Seafood B Technology for Exploiting the Sea C Sea Harvest D Man and the Sea Choose the underlined part that needs corrections 36 About two-third of my students wish to get a scholarship to sudy abroad {two-thirds} A B C D 37 When I arrived at our school, all the students took part in the musical show had been there {taking} A B C D 38 The fire spread through the building very quick and the firemen failed to put it out {quickly} A B C D 39 Please help me tidy the room by throwing these invaluable things away {unvaluable} A B C D 40 If we have a chance to travel abroad, Paris is the first city where we’d like to visit.{which} A B C D Read the following passage carefully and then choose the best option to fit each space by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C or D If women choose to pursue a career once they have children, they often miss out on a close (41) _ with their children Helen Jamieson is a mother of three who has given (42) _ work to look after her children full-time She strongly believes that women are pressurized to too much, driving themselves to the absolute limit In her own case, after six years of paid employment, Helen finally decided to call it a day She said she initially found it hard being at home, though she never misses the job itself She admits that if she had had a brilliant career to begin (43) _, she might feel differently now Financially, she is no worse off (44) before, as the cost of childcare and commuting exceeded her actual income (45) _ the government starts to give other tax incentives to working parents, she says she will not return to the workplace until her children are grown up 41 A friendship B relationship C scholarship D membership 42 A out B in C to D up 43 A up B with C to D at 44 A as B so C than D then 45 A Unless B If C Provided D Even if Choose the sentence that has the same meaning as the original one 46 No one in our club can speak English as fluently as Mai A Mai speaks English more fluently than no one in our club B Mai is the worst English speaker in our club C Mai speaks English as fluently as other people in our club D Mai speaks English the most fluently in our club 47 An old woman saw him break into the building A He was seen to break into the building by an old woman B He was seen break into the building by an old woman C He was seen to have broken into the building by an old woman D He was seen to be broken into the building by an old woman 48 I haven’t gone to the cinema for ten years A It’s ten years I haven’t gone to the cinema B It was ten years ago I went to the cinema C The last time I went to the cinema was 10 years D I last went to the cinema 10 years ago 49 Mary said, “I am sure that you broke my vase, Jim.” A Mary said she knew that Jim broke her vase B Mary accused Jim of having broken her vase C Mary asked Jim if he had broken her vase D Mary told Jim to break her vase 50 The girl jumped joyfully as soon as she heard the result A Hardly the girl heard the result when she jumped joyfully B Hardly the girl had heard the result when did she jump joyfully C Hardly had the girl heard the result when she jumped joyfully D Hardly had the girl heard the result when did she jump joyfully THE END TEST Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest A rhinoceros B habitat C vehicle D whale A admit B confide C decide D retire A involved B decided C explained D swallowed Choose the word whose mainstress is placed differently from that of the rest A certificate B apartment C individual D biology A interview B shortage C applicant D supportive Choose the correct answer to each following questions The more electricity you use, _ A the higher your bill will be B the higher will be your bill C your bill will be higher D the highest your bill will be their valuable fur, many animals are hunted A Because B Inspite of C because of D therefore “When ?” _ “ In 1928 ” A did penicillin discovered B penicillin was discovered C did penicillin discover D was penicillin discovered It is _ that I can’t put it down A such interesting book B so interesting book C too interesting book D such an interesting book 10 These days everybody is aware _the danger of smoking A up B of C on D with 11 John told me about his new job, _ very much A that he’s enjoying B he’s enjoying C which he’s enjoyingD A & C 12 Sahara is biggest desert in Africa A _/ the / _ B The / _ / _ C _ / The / an D The/the/_ 13 The students are being made harder [passive made + to + infinitive] A work B worked C to work D working 14 the weather is, I feel A The warm / the good B The warmer / the better C Warmer / better D The warmest / the best 15 I can’t speak English, _ A neither can she B she can’t either C she can’t too D A, B are correct 16 He told me A to give up smoke B giving up smoking C to give up smoking D.gave up smoking 17 She said that she _ for five hours A had been driving B has been driving C drove D would drive 18 If you _ right away, you would probably catch the train A left B will leave C would leave D leave _ my father is old, he still goes jogging A Although B Because of C So that D Despite 19 I advised him _ too much about the result of the test A not worrying B not to worrying C not to worry D don’t worry 20 He asked me _ home the day before A what time I leave B what time I will leave C what time I left D what time I had left 21 Where is Mary ? _ She _ her homework in her room A is performing B is making C is doing D is learning 22 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 23 Don’t drink to dive The effects of alcohol can be extremely _ in diving A endanger B endangered C dangerous D danger 24 Men are at making decisions than women A better B good C more D well 25 Paula wishes she more time to spend on her hobbies A had B has C can have D will have 26 The members of the Red Cross were dedicated their whole life to_ _the sufferings of human beings A reduction B reducing C reduce D reductive 27 My grandfather died after he ill for a long time A had been B was C has been D would be 28 It is easier to get there _ foot than by car A in B at C by D on 29 The plane took off _ the fog A because of B because C despite D although Choose the underlined part that needs correction 30 Tom used to going to a lot of parties when he was a student A B C D 31 He apologized with me for arriving late A B C D 32 This bed, where he used to rest on, is made of wood A B C D 33 We didn’t go out because of the heavily rain A B C D 34 The students were interesting in taking a trip to the National History Museum, but they A B C were not able to raise enough money D Choose the correct option to each of the following questions 35 I have tried hard but I can not earn enough money A Although I have tried hard, I can’t earn enough money B I have tried hard and so I can earn enough money C I have tried hard so that I can earn enough money D I have tried hard ; therefore I can’t earn enough money 36 As television programmes become more popular, they seem to get worse A The more popular be come television programmes, the worse they seem B The popular television programmes, the worse they seem C The more popular television programmes become, the worse they seem D The most popular television programmes become, the worst they seem 37 She started working as a secretary five years ago A She used to work as a secretary five years ago B It’s five years since she started working as a secretary C She has worked as a secretary for five years D Both B & C are correct 38 I like classical music and he does, too A Both he and I like classical music B Neither he nor I like classical music C I like classical music more than him D I like classical music, but he likes it more than me 39 Jane hardly ever enjoys eating vegetables A She enjoys eating vegetables B She is fond of eating vegetables C She almost never eats vegetables D She sells vegetables for living Read the following passage and choose the correct answer A large supermarket was looking for a manager for a new store they were planning to open Out of over 90 people who had applied for the post they had chosen five and asked them to come for an interview The first (41) , Mr Riley, walked into the interview room He was smartly dressed, but it was clear that he was listening to a personal stereo He sat down, (42) off his shoes and lit a cigarette One of the interviewers said that they would prefer him not to smoke and Mr Riley apologized Just at that moment, a telephone rang Mr Riley reached into his pocket, took (43) his mobile phone and began a conversation with a friend of his After a minute or two, the interviewers had enough and said they wanted to begin “Certainly, go ahead,”said Mr Riley They (44) him why he wanted the job “I don’t,” he replied “But I (45) like a day in London, and you’ve already paid my train fare to come up here for the interview 40 A applied B application C applicant D applier 41 A took B put C wore D taken 42 A off B in C out D over 43 A said B told C warned D asked 44 A felt B wanted C was D needed Read the following passage and choose the correct answer The student Environmental Action Coalition (SEAC) was started after a University of North Carolina student published an ad in a Greenpeace magazine in 1988 requesting that there be some kinds of international, students – based coalition of environmental activists Now SEAC includes more than 1,500 different high schools and colleges around the world The site’s primary goal is to raise awareness and encourage activism about current environmental issues among students and youth This page is a starting point for those interested in the social and political aspects of these activities [Coalision:union : hoäi hieäp; Carolina:state in the east coast of the USA; ad:advertisement] 45 What is the first work of SEAC ? A To publish an ad in a greenpeace magazine B To raise awareness and encourage activism about current environmental issues among students and youth C To build many high schools and colleges around the world D To help students understand the environment 46 How many high schools and colleges are there in SEAC ? A more than 1,500 B less than 1,500 C only a few D few 47 Which of the following is not true? A SEAC includes more than 1,500 high schools and colleges B The goal of SEAC is to raise awareness about environmental issues C SEAC was started in 1988 D The members of SEAC are politicians 48 What is SEAC concerned about ? A politics B economics C environment D culture 49 The word “aspect” means most nearly _? A problem B particular part C face D Difficulty TEST Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest A leaves B songs C deserts D knives A thaks B attract C back D taste A chalk B chocolate C chemistry D chapter A genetie B stag C gorilla D pagoda A chew B few C skew D nephew Choose the correct answer to each following questions He didn’t it himself He asked some workmen _it for him A B doing C did D to _they are native to tropical regions, some species of bamboo have adapted to temperate zones A Despite B Nevertheless C Although D For After a hard day of work, Dad was feeling very _and tired A stressed B stress C stressing D stressful “ Sorry, I don’t remember _ you here before ” A to see B saw C to have seen D seeing 10 OXFAM _the Oxford Committee for Famine Relief A refers to B works for C applies to D stands for 11 “ I _to see the doctor if I were you ” A was to go B had gone C would go D would be going 12 I wish my parents _here now A are B would be C being D were 13 My car is getting unreliable I think I’ll trade it _for a new one A off B out C away D in 14 - “ _ will the play last?” – “ Two hours ” A When B What C How long D How much 15 – “ _ the buses run?” – “ Every twenty minutes ” A How far B What time C How often D How much 16 I have two horses _ of them run very fast A All B Each C One D Both ’ 17 “ You _put the car in the garage I m going out in it later ” A needn’t B mustn’t C haven’t D can’t 18 Swimming and water skiing are both _sports A aquatic B field C freestyle D blood 19 In some countries, each academic term is _by a week-long break A left B subtracted C departed D separated nd 20 The 22 SEA Games were a successful _ event A sport B sporting C sporty D sportive 21 Not only _the exam but she also got the scholarship A did she pass B she passed C she has passed D has she passed 22 _! I had no idea you were abroad last month A What surprise B How a surprise C What a surprise D Such surprise 23 The noise was _it woke everyone up A so loud that B very loud that C so loud until D very loud until 24 It is very important to make a good impression _your interviewer A on B for C of D to 25 “ Who suggested _here for the picnic?” A come B came C to come D coming ’ 26 “ I ve enjoyed myself very much But it’s very late, so _.” A take good care B have a good day C goodbye for now D it’s great fun, thanks 27 – Mike: “ Our living standards have been improved greatly ” – Susan: “ _.” A Thank you for saying so B Sure I couldn’t agree more ’ C No, it s nice to say so D Yes, it’s nice of you to say so ’ 28 The vice director is _with the applicant s enthusiasm A delighted B delighting C delightful D delight 29 Margaret did not remember what I _her the day before A would tell B had told C had been telling 30 I tried to solve the problem _ the noise and interruptions A because of B in case of C in spite of Choose the underlined part that needs correction 31 Our lifestyle changed since running water came to our village D had been told D according to A B C D 32 Neither plants or animals can survive for very long without water, a necessary resource that A B C support all life forms D 33 Woman were denied the right to own property and participate in public life A B C D 34 Thank to the help from UNICEF, many families in remote villages are able to live in sanitary conditions A B C D 35 Books with good stories are often described like food for thought A B C D Read the following passage und choose the answer When the weather is cold, it is not very much fun to (36) a bus People have to stand at a bus- stop for minutes or even hours They talk about the bus and (37) about the weather Most of them feel cold Some have to drink coffee to stay warm Traveling by bus (38) pollution, but people often would rather drive their cars Many people are not used to the bus schedules, and they not like to wait On the other hand, many people have been (39) the bus every day for many years They are used to it They say the bus has been coming on time every day, and they have never been late for work In (40) , they not need a parking place in all that time Buses are very convenient when you are used to them 36 A search B look for C stand for D wait for 37 A tell B complain C comment D judge 38 A cuts B reduces C stops D eliminates 39 A looking B waiting C getting D taking 40 A end B last C addition D conclusion Choose the correct answer to each following questions 41 Tommy was one _ A happy chidren of his class B of the happiest child in the class C child who was happiest of all the class D of the happiest children in the class 42 John said that no other car could go _ A so fast like his car B as fast like his car C as fast like the car of him D as fast as his car 43 The lawyer told the man that _ A they had little chance of winning the case B the case was of a small chance to win C it was nearly impossible to win him the case D the case had a minimum chance to be won by him 44 _falls on the 2nd of September A Vietnam’s Independent day B The day of the Vietnamese independence C Vietnamese’s Independence Day D Vietnam’s Independence Day 45 George knew _Improve his test scores, but he did not have enough time to study A what to B how he could C how that D how could be Read the following passage and choose the correct answer Fiction is the writing of a story or text that is not true: It can be written in the form of either poetry or prose Poetry is a style of writing in which short lines form verses Often, words at the end of these lines rhyme, like “bed” and “red” We call a group of verses about one subject a “poem” Prose writing does not have verses, nor does it rhyme It uses sentences and paragraphs Prose is used in magazine articles, newspaper stories, short stories, and books Prose fiction has existed since ancient times, but most early ficition was actually written as poetry Scholars disagree about the date of the first prose fiction book, or novel Some scholars classify fictional stories from ancient Greece and Rome as the early novels in Asia as early as the th century These early novels were mostly short adventure stories about fictional characters In Europe, prose fiction began to seriously challenge poetry in the 16 th century A Spanish author, Cervantes, wrote Europe’s first prose novel in the early 1600s However, longer novels, like Cervantes ’s Don Quixote, did not become very popular until the 1700s By that time, there were more printing presses, and more people knew how to read In addition, more people had money to buy these books Today, the vast majority of fiction is written in prose rather than in poetry 46 What does the wors “It” in paragraph refer to? A Non- fiction B Fiction C Poetry D Prose 47 What can we learn about newspaper from paragraph I? A They are usually written in verse B They are usually written in rhyme C They are usually written in paragraphs D They are usually written by scholars 48 The word “classify” in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A teach B write C call 49 What can be inferred from the second parsgraph? A Prose fiction has been very popular since long ago B Prose fiction has not been around since ancient times C The date of the earliest known novel is the sixteenth century D The date of the earliest known novel is not easy to determine 50 The topic discussed in paragraph is about _ A when prose became dominant in Europe B when poetry became dominant in Europe C when Cervantes became an important author D when prose began in Spain THE END D learn TEST Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest A ancient B ocean C concentrate D official A exhaust B oxen C extravagant D fax A photographs B roofs C laughs D weighs A explained B arrested C pleased D arrived A picture B patient C future D question Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentences They are a close-knit family and very _of one another A supportive B support C supported D supporting The wedding day was _chosen by the parents of the groom A careless B careful C carelessly D carefully Our company wants to take on those who are _for the job A available B useful C qualified D good _is the natural environment in which plants or animals live A Inhabitant B Extinction C Habitat D Biodiversity 10 – “I’d like the pink dress, please! Can I try it on?” _ “ Yes, _” A certainly B you C you would D you must 11 Our visit to Japan was delayed _my wife's illness A because B because of C thanks to D though 12 Helen:“Congratulation!” - Jane: “ ” A What a pity! B Thanks C I’m sorry D You are welcome 13 I haven’t _decided where to go on holiday A yet B already C still D just 14 Carbon dioxide occurs in the air in a natural form A begins B takes place C emits D releases 15 John was the last applicant for a position in that company A to interview B to be interviewed C interviewing D which is interviewed 16 I saw Maggie at the party She _a very beautiful dress A wears B wore C was wearing D has worn 17 Maria: “ Thanks for the lovely evening ” - Diana: “ ” A Oh, that’s right B I’m glad you enjoyed it C No, it’s not good D Yes, it’s really great 18 Books are still a cheap way to get information and _ A attention B entertainment C assistance D agreement 19 To Americans, it is impolite to ask someone about age, _, and salary A marry B married C marrying D marriage 20 It is said that Robin Hood robbed rich and gave the money to poor A a/a B a/the C the/the D the/a 21 The weather becomes A colder with colder B colder and colder C colder and more cold D more and more cold 22 up by his uncle, he became a good person A Bring B To bring C Brought D Bringing 23 The man was when his son bought a computer A worry B worried C worrying D to worry 24 – Jones: “Karen, tell me what it is like there?” - Karen: “ ” A You’ve got to be kidding ! B I don’t like it C Oh Wonderful D It’s cold there 25 The plants want _daily A to water B to watering C be watered D watering 26 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 27 You have to make up your mind fast, _you’ll slip the best opportunity A and B so that C if D or 28 I hate a child _ A see/ punishing B see/ punish C seeing/ to punish D seeing/ punished 29 I have no idea how to this kind of business A turn B make C run D take 30 - Jane: "Would you like to go to the cinema with us tonight?" - Marry: " _” I have much work to do." A I'd like to B No, I won't C No, thanks D Yes, I will Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting 31 Some people become close friends with people he work with A B C D 32 A new school for disabled children will be build here next month A B C D 33 He never goes home before he will finish his work A B C D 34 They worked very hardly in spite of their old age A B C D 35 Would you mind to help me carry the case upstairs? A B C D Choose the best option to complete the blank in each of the following sentences Although most families in the United States enjoy a high living standard, many American women have to work (36) _at home and in their offices Despite their husbands' (37) _of the housework, women have to (38) _of the housekeeping tasks In single-parent families, the mothers may not have many children to take care of, but they have to (39) _their families alone and have to provide for all the housekeeping money Therefore, the (40) _mothers have to work very hard to earn their living Moreover, in spite of the fact that the single mothers have all the modern conveniences at their homes, they find that bringing up their teenage children alone is not easy 36 A hardly B hard C fast D equally 37 A share B need C refusal D responsibility 38 A best B most C fewest D least 39 A raise B earn for C keep D nurse 40 A dependent B lonely C alone D single Choose the sentence which is closest in meaning to the printed one 41 I often share my secrets with my sister A It is my sister which I often share secrets with B It is my sister that I often share secrets C It is my sister whose I often share secrets with D It is my sister with whom I often share secrets 42 My mother is very busy at work but she takes good care of her children A In spite of being busy at work, my mother takes good care of her children B My mother takes good care of her children but she is very busy at work C Though my mother was very busy at work my mother took good care of her children D Although my mother was very busy at work she did not take good care of her children 43 "You'd better think carefully before applying for that job "she said to me A She said me to think carefully before applying for the job B She say me to think carefully before applying for the job C She advises me to think carefully before applying for the job D She advised me to think carefully before applying for the job 44 Sue lives in this house The house is opposite my house A Sue lives in this house, which is opposite mine B Sue lives in this house which is opposite mine C Sue lives in this house, that is opposite mine D Sue lives in this house, where is opposite mine 45 Anne started studying non-verbal forms of communication three years ago A Anne has studying non-verbal forms of communication for three years B It’s three years since Anne studied non-verbal forms of communication C Anne has studied non-verbal forms of communication for three years D B&C are correct Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer Susan was very nervous about her interview For at least three weeks before it she was worried about it She really wanted the job but she knew that a lot of people wanted to that too She had been told that there were a great many applicants for it, so she prepared herself She made notes of what she might be asked and of what she wanted to ask When the day came, she arrived half an hour early There were six other people waiting to be interviewed They looked much more confident than her She began to feel even more nervous One by one, the others were called Each of them came out looking satisfied Susan was the last one to be called into the interview room She had decided by then that she had no chance of getting the job, so she felt relaxed as she walked in; she felt that she had nothing to lose The three interviewers were all very serious and they didn't seem to be interested in her She forgot all the answers she had prepared and said the first things that came into her head Afterwards she was sure she wouldn't get the job, but two days later she got a letter telling her she had been chosen because she had been the only one who acted naturally 46 Susan was told that there were many _for the job A application B applicant C apply D applicants 47 There were only _interviewees A B C D 48 Susan felt even more nervous than before because the other people _ A acted better than her B looked more confident than her C looked more relaxed than her D knew that she had no chance of getting the job 49 She felt relaxed because _ A she had already prepared herself B the other people were called C she began to feel nervous D she had nothing to lose 50 Susan won the job because she was the only one who _ A answered the questions naturally B asked the questions naturally C acted naturally D told naturally THE END TEST I.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently A shout B plough C about A new B few C threw A hour B host C honest D thought D knew D honor Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others A different B important C attractive A technology B photography C entertainment D profession D diversity Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentence Computers are used in schools and universities A widely B wide C widen D width We regret you that we cannot approve of your suggestion A inform B to inform C informing D informed Peter said he a test the following day A had had B will have C has had D would have The quality of these recordings not very good A is B are C has D have 10 By the end of this month, I English for years A have learnt B will have learnt C had learnt D learnt 11 There are in the universe that we can not count them A so many stars B so much stars C such stars many D such stars much 12 Peter: “Would you like to have a glass of beer?” -Mary: “ ” A I’m afraid B I think it’s right B No, Thanks I’m not thirsty D Yes I’m so thirsty 13 I have to this job because I have no A choose B choice C choosing D chosen 14 I’ve lost my watch watch was given to me on my 21st birthday A A B An C The D Ø 15 there have been many changes in his life, he still remains a nice man to everyone A Although B However C Despite D Because 16 A good of English will help you find a job more easily A expectation B satisfaction C condition D knowledge 17 A number of political prisoners since Independent day A has been released B have been released C was released D have released 18 Five years ago people started to preserve the houses and the famous landscape A traditional B tradition C traditionally D traditions 19 The story I’ve just read Jack London A was written B wrote by C was written by D was written from 20 John: “Excuse me! What can I for you?” - Jane: “ ” A No, I can’t B Sorry I don’t need C Thank you I’m just looking it D Yes Do it please 21 Not all teenagers are well for their future jobs when they are at high schools A prepared B interested C satisfied D concerned 22 The waiter was not very nice, , the food was delicious A but B however C so D therefore 23 The alarm-clock suddenly in the middle of the night A went out B went on C went by D went off 24 out of the house than it began to rain A No sooner I got B No sooner I had got C No sooner had I got D No had I got sooner 25 they came to see her yesterday, she was reading a newspaper A While B When C Before D After 26 Peter : “How about having a drink when we finish school?” - Petty : “ ” A No, certainly B You needn’t that C You’re welcome D That’s a good idea 27 If he tennis yesterday, he tired now A didn’t play – wouldn’t have been B had played – wouldn’t have been C didn’t play – wouldn’t be D hadn’t played – wouldn’t be 28 She locked the door A so that to go to bed house 29 He seldom goes to the library, ? A doesn’t he B does he B in order to be disturbed C to enter the D in order not to be disturbed C is he D isn’t he 30 Don’t be so childish It’s time you up A did B went C grew D brought Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete the passage What sort of job should you look for? Much depends (31) your long-term aim You need to ask yourself whether you want to specialize in a particular field, work your way up to higher levels of responsibility or out of your current employment into a broader field This job will be studied very carefully when you send your letter of (32) for your next job It (33) show evidence of serious career planning Most important, it should extend you, develop you and give you increasing (34) Incidentally, if the travel bug is biting, now is the time to pack up and go You can temporary work for a (35) when you return, pick up where you have left off and get the second job 31 A for B on C of D with 32 A application B applicants C form D employment 33 A will B would C should D may 34 A responsible B irresponsible C responsibly D responsibility 35 A day B time C while D ages Read the passage and choose the best option A, B, C or D to answer the question One of the most urgent environmental problems in the world today is the shortage of clean water Having clean drinking water is a basic human right But acid rain, industrial pollution and garbage have made many sources of water undrinkable Lakes, reservoirs and even entire seas have become vast pools of poison Lake Baikal in Russia is one of the largest lakes in the world It contains a rich variety of animals and plants, including 1,300 rare species that not exist anywhere else in the world But they are being destroyed by the massive volumes of industrial wastes which pour into the lake every day Even where law existed, the government did not have the power to enforce them Most industries simply ignores the regulations The Mediterranean Sea occupies 1% of the world’s water surface But it is the dumping ground for 50% of all marine pollution Almost 16 countries regularly throw industrial wastes a few miles off shore Water is free to everyone A few years ago people thought that the supply of clean water in the world was limitless Today, many water supplies have been ruined by pollution and sewage Clean water is now scarce, and we are at last beginning to respect this precious source We should something now 36 One environmental problem in the world today is A acid rain B safe water shortage C industrial pollution D population explosion 37 Which of the following is NOT the reason that makes water undrinkable? A acid rain B garbage C industrial pollution D high cost 38 What is a serious problem of Lake Baikal in Russia ? A It contains a rich variety of animals and plants B It is polluted by massive volumes of industrial wastes discharged into it C It has 1,300 rare species that not exist anywhere else in the world D The government did not have the power to enforce laws and regulations 39 How many countries throw industrial wastes into the Mediterranean Sea regularly ? A exactly 16 B exactly 15 C nearly 16 D less than 15 40 What is the message to the readers ? A We should take action to protect our water resources B We should take all water resources into account C We should limit the use of water resources D We should encourage people to use safe water Choose one option A, B, C or D corresponding to the sentence which has the same meaning as the original one 41 “Please don’t leave until I come back,” Sarah said A Sarah told us not leave until she comes back B Sarah asked us not leave until she came back C Sarah told us not to leave until she came back D Sarah said to us not to leave until she comes back 42 Nam drives more carelessly than his sister does A Nam doesn’t drive as carefully as his sister does B Nam drives more carefully than his sister does C Nam’s sister drives more careful than he does D Nam’s sister drives as carelessly as he does 43 Tom has the ability to be a professional musician, but he's too lazy to practice A He is able to practice music lessons professionally though he is lazy B As a professional musician he is not lazy to practice music lessons C He is talented but he'll never be a professional musician as he doesn't practice D Though practicing lazily, he is a professional musician 44 “I’ve never eaten this kind of food before” A It’s the most tasty food I’ve ever eaten B It’s the first time I’ve ever eaten this kind of food C I’ve never eaten such a good food before D The food is so good that I’ve never eaten before 45 People say that some Americans are superficially friendly A Some Americans are said as being superficially friendly B Some Americans are said that they are superficially friendly C People are said that some Americans are superficially friendly D Some Americans are said to be superficially friendly Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting 46 My brother and me are planning a party for our parents A B C D 47 I am used to riding a bicycle and drive a car on the left A B C D 48 It is becoming extremely difficult to grow enough to feed the world’s rapidly increased population A B C D 49 In generally, the rule is very simple: a singular subject requires a singular verb A B C D 50 Chemistry has become one of the most important factor in the textile industry A B C D THE END TEST Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest A chauffeur B China C children D check A garment B hardship C carry D garlic A near B pear C dear D clear Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from that of the rest A capital B excellent C determine D continent A cultivate B latitude C desperate D disaster Choose the correct answer to each of the following questions has he behaved like that before A Only by B When C Never D For “ 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 The classroom when the teacher arrived A was being cleaned B is cleaned C was cleaning D was cleaned The more electricity you use, A the higher your bill will be B the higher will be your bill C your bill will be higher D the highest your bill will be 10 “Oh, I’m really sorry!” ~ “ _.” A It was a pleasure” B That’s all right C Thanks D Yes, why? 11 “Do you like the weather here?” ~ “I wish it .” A doesn’t rain B won’t rain C didn’t rain D hadn’t rained 12 They searched _for the missing documents but they were never found A to and fro B high and low C up and down D back to back 13 I have to announce that the manager cannot attend our party today, is a pity A that B who C what D which 14 Sahara is biggest desert in Africa A._/ the / _ B The / _ / _ C _ / the / an D The / the / _ 15 Although he was _, he agreed to play tennis with me A exhausting B exhausted C exhaustion D exhaustive 16 the weather is, _ I feel A The warm / the good B The warmer / the better C Warmer / better D The warmest / the best 17 They spoke _for us to understand A quick enough B so quickly C quickly so D quickly enough 18 He asked me _ home the day before A what time I leave B what time I will leave C what time I left D what time I had left 19 “Whose book is it?” ~ “I don’t know but I think _.” A it is Jim’ B it is Jim’s C it is belonging to Jim D it belongs to Jim’s 20 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 21 “You look nice today I like your new hairstyle.” ~ “ .” A It’s nice of you to think so B Shall I? Thanks C Oh well done! D I feel interesting to hear that 22 In order to avoid boredom, the most important thing is to keep oneself _ A occupation B occupied C occupant D occupational 23 People who reverse the letters of words _to read suffer from dyslexia A when try B if they try C when trying D if they tried 24 We can not only through words but also through body language A talk B transfer C interpret D communicate 25 and interest are the two major factors that make you succeed in your work A Friendliness B Friendly C Friendship D Unfriendly 26 Fortunately we had a map, we’d have got lost A without which B with which C for which D of which 27 By 2050, medical technology _ many diseases A will have conquered B Conquered C has conquered D is conquering 28 Neither of them will be treated preferentially, ? A won’t they B will they C won’t them D will them 29 After finishing the presentation, I suggested to the cinema A us to go B that we to go C going D we going 30 People who crimes of violence should be punished A make B create C commit D cause Choose show the underlined part that needs correction 31 Heavily polluted factories will be closed down sooner or latest A B C D 32 The students are going to hearing three short conversations about food A B C D 33 I will never forget what has he done for me A B C D 34 These televisions are all too expensive for we to buy at this time, but perhaps we will return later A B C D 35 Because they had spent too many time considering the new contract, the students A B C lost the opportunity to lease the apartment D Choose the sentence which is closest in meaning to the root one 36 Sue lives in the house The house is opposite my house A Sue lives in the house which is opposite my house B Sue lives in the house who is opposite my house C Sue lives in the house where is opposite my house D Sue lives in the house and which is opposite my house 37 There are many factors contributing to air pollution A Air pollution results in many consequences B Air pollution is the result of burning forests C Factors contributing to air pollution are numerous D Air pollution is contributing to these phenomena 38 As television programmes become more popular, they seem to get worse A The more popular be come television programmes, the worse they seem B The popular television programmes, the worse they seem C The more popular television programmes become, the worse they seem D The most popular television programmes become, the worst they seem 39 I don’t think Jerry will win the tennis match A In my opinion, Jerry will not likely to win the tennis match B I will never think Jerry will win the tennis match C The fact is that Jerry won’t win the tennis match D Jerry will win the tennis match, I don’t think that 40 surfing / net / I / enjoy / but / have / I / don’t / time/ it A I enjoy surfing net but I don’t have many time for it B I enjoy surfing the net but I don’t have few time for it C I enjoy surfing on the net but I don’t have much time for it D I enjoy surfing net but I don’t have a few time for it Choose the best option to complete the blank in each of the following sentences Nowadays people are more aware that wildlife all over the world is in danger Many species of animals are threatened, and could easily become (41) _if we not make an effort to protect them There are many reasons for this In some cases, animals are hunted for their fur or for other valuable parts of their bodies Some birds, (42) _as parrots are caught alive and sold as pets For many animals and birds, the problem is that their habitat-the place where they live-is disappearing More (43) _is used for farms, for houses or industry, and there are fewer open spaces than there once were Farmers use powerful chemicals to help them grow better crops, but these chemicals pollute (44) _the environment and harm wildlife The most successful animal on earth-human beings-will soon be the only ones left, (45) _we can solve this problem 41 42 43 44 45 A extinct A such A area A the A because B lost B where B earth B that B however C empty C like C land C an C if D disappeared D or D soil D a D unless Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions Along with jogging and swimming, cycling is one of the best all-round forms of exercise It can help to increase your strength and energy, giving you more efficient muscles and stronger heart But increasing your strength is not the only advantage of cycling Because you’re not carrying the weight of your body on your feet, it’s a good form of exercise for people with painful feet or backs However, with all forms of exercise it’s important to start slowly and build up gently Doing too much too quickly can damage muscles that aren’t used to working If you have any doubts about taking up cycling for health reasons, talk to your doctor and ask his/her advice Ideally you should be cycling at least two or three times a week For the exercise to be doing you good, you should get a little out of breath Don’t worry that if you begin to lose your breath, it could be dangerous and there must be something wrong with your heart This is simply not true; shortness of breath shows that the exercise is having the right effect However, if you find you are in pain then you should stop and take a rest 46 According to the writer, it is best to go cycling A once a week B at least two or three times a month C at least two or three times a week D every day 47 All forms of exercise must be started A quickly B gradually C strenuously D violently 48 People with back problems might go cycling because A it enables them to carry the weight of their body on their feet B it helps them to relieve their backache C it helps to make their backs become stronger D it does not make them carry the weight of their body on their feet 49 You should not worry about the shortness of breath because A it is a sign of exercise having the right effect B it shows that you should stop and take a rest C it shows that there is something wrong with your heart D it is a sign of your getting rid of your heart problem 50 Which of the following is NOT included in the advantages of cycling? A Giving you a stronger heart B Increasing you strength and energy C Making you look younger D Giving you better muscles -THE END TEST Choose the word whose undelined part is pronounced differently A attracts B photographs C cooks D speeds A phoned B jumped C composed D loved A digest B biologist C curriculum D certificate Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others A supportive B different C confide D contractual A optimistic B enthusiast C education D personality Choose one best option to complete each sentence by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C or D Strong actions that can easily be seen are considered to be big, obvious signals A verbal B non- verbal C tongue D oral Professor Berg was very interested in the diversity of cultures all over the world A variety B changes C conservation D number I am really in the way he talks, but the way he behaves A interest B interested C interesting D interestingly He was the only that was offered the job A apply B application C applicant D applying 10 is the activity of doing special exercises regularly in order to make your muscles grow bigger A Wrestling B Bodybuilding C Weightlifting D Badminton 11 After my sister her clothes, she began watching T.V A had washed B has washed C was washing D washes 12 Water of hydrogen and oxygen A consist B consists C consisted D have consisted 13 Please don’t make so much noise! I A have studied B study C studied D am studying 14 Many people still refused to believe that smoking dangerous A be B is C are D been 15 Living in the city is getting A more expensive and expensive B more expensive and more expensive C expensive and expensive D more and more expensive 16 He spends time on his work A much and much B more and more C more and much D many and many 17 Somebody accused him of stealing money A He was accused of stealing money B He was accused by someone of stealing money C He was accused of stealing money by someone D He was accused stealing money 18 She to me since last year A has not written B wrote C writes D had not written 19 People should send their complaints to the head office A Complaints should be sent to the head office B Complaints should be sent to the head office by people C Their complaints should be sent to the head office by people D Their complaints to the head office should be sent 20 We avoid our environment A polluted B polluting C pollute D to pollute 21.If you hate cleaning this fish, why don’t you it cleaned at the fishmonger’s A make B ask C order D have 22 The larger the apartment is, the the rent is A expensive B expensively C more expensive D most expensive 23 I have lost my umbrella I it on the bus A should have left B can leave C could leave D must have left 24 They me if they knew my address A will visit B would visit C would have visited D visit 25 “ Don’t forget to give book to Tom” she said A She reminded me not to forget to give book back to Tom B She reminded me to remember to give book back to Tom C She reminded me remember to give book back to Tom D She reminded me to give book back to Tom 26 “ If I were you, I would go by taxi, Richard.” She said A She advised me to go by taxi B She advised Richard to go by taxi C She advised Richard going by taxi D She advised Richard going by taxi 27 Tom said that A An has bought a new car B An had bought a new car C An will buy a new car D An buys a new car 28 An architect is someone A That design buildings B Who designs buildings C Whose designs buildings D Which designs buildings 29 If we arrived at the station a few minutes earlier, A We would catch the train B We will catch the train C We might have caught the train D We would have missed the train 30 Charlie said that A He is thinking of going to live in Canada B He was thinking of going to live in Canada C He has thought of going to live in Canada D He would be thinking of going to live in Canada 31 The girl is now in hospital A who injured in the accident B was injured in the accident C who was injured in the accident D whom he injured 32 My parents are the first people advice I usually ask for A what B which C who D whose 33 was Doimoi officially initiated?- In 1986 A Where B How C When D Why 34 Many things will by computerized control A doing B C be done D did 35 How has Vietnam since Doimoi? A change B changed C changes D changing Choose the underlined part that needs corrections 36 Susan stopped to write her letter because she had to leave for the hospital A B C D 37 We didn’t have many knowledge about physics A B C D 38.We were advised not drinking the water in the bottle A B C D 39 If Tom had come sooner, he could has eaten dinner with the whole family A B C D 40 They can’t pay the rent unless their parents don’t send them some money A B C D Read the following passage carefully and then choose the best answer to the questions by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D Education is another area of social life in which information technology is changing the way we communicate Today's college students may not simply sit in a lecture or a library to learn about their field Through their computers and the wonders of virtual reality they can participate in lifelike simulated experiences Consider the following scenario of the future of education made possible through developments in information technology For children over the age of 10, daily attendance at schools is not compulsory Some of the older children attend school only once or twice weekly to get tutorial support or instruction from a teacher For the most part, pupils are encouraged to work online from home Students should complete a minimum number of study hour per year; however, they may make up these hours by studying at home at times that suit their family schedule They can log on early or late in the day and even join live classes in other countries In order to ensure that each student is learning adequately, computer software will automatically monitor the number hours a week each student studies on line as well as that student's learning materials and assessment activities Reports will be available for parents and teachers The software can then identify the best learning activities and conditions for each individual student and generate similar activities It can be also identify areas of week achievement and produce special programs adjusted to the students' needs 41 What is the topic of the passage? A Students don't have to go to school any more B The effect of information technology on education C Students can know about their weak aspects to focus D Computer software will make sure students learn at home 42 How many times are children who are older than 10 required to go to school weekly? A Three B No time C Once or twice D Four 43 Who/what counts the number of hours per week that students spend learning? A Teacher B Parents C Virtual reality D Computers 44 What can't the software do? A Find out the best activities for the students B Design materials for the students C Identify weaknesses of the students D Monitor the time the students learn 45 What is NOT MENTIONED as a benefit of information technology to the students? A Students can learn at times that suit their schedule B Students can stay at home to learn C Students' learning time won't be monitored D Students' weak achievement can be identified Read the following passage carefully and then choose the best option to fit each space by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C or D The United State has many different types of families While most American families are traditional, (46) a father, mother and one or more children, 22 percent of all American families in 1980 were dead by one parent, usually a woman In a few families in the United States, there are no children These (47) couples may believe that they would not make good parents, they may want freedom the responsibilities of childrearing; or, perhaps they (48) _ physically able to have children Other families in the United States have one adult (49) a stepparent A stepmother or step father is a person who joins a family by marrying a father or mother Americans tolerate and accept these different types of families In the United States, people have the right to privacy and Americans not believe in telling other Americans what types of family group they must belong to They respect each other's choices regarding family groups Families are very important (50) Americans 46 A consisting of B consisting C consist of D in concluding of 47 A childlike B childish C childless D childhood 48 A weren't B can't C are not D couldn't 49 A who is B is C which has D which is 50 A to B of C for D in TEST Choose the word that has the main stress placed differently from that of the others A teacher B children C charity D orchestra A cut B hurry C full D under A these B theory C there D their A enough B loud C about D amount A killed B enjoyed C digested D described Make the correct choice: Sarah lived campus in her first year at college A in B on C at D into Taking part the Advanced Engineering project gave me a chance to use my knowledge to help society A to B on C in D for Police are blaming the accident dangerous driving A of B over C to D for She applied for training as a pilot, but they turned her because of her poor eyesight A back B up C over D down (refuse) 10 Are you getting well at college? A on B off C in D over 11 the ozone layer were destroyed, most living things on the earth would disappear A Provided B In case C Unless D If 12 Neither Tom nor his friends there last night A is B are C was D were 13 must satisfy the requirement for admission to the university A Applications B Applicators C Applicants D Applying 14 No previous knowledge of Arabic is required for to the university A admission B acceptance C decision D attendant 15 , these students are among the best prepared who have been through this university A At the whole B On the whole C In the general D In generally 16 He clearly had no of doing any work, although it was only a week till the exam A desire B ambition C willingness D intention 17 The students failed to meet the necessary for admission to the course A fulfillments B qualities C requirements D aptitudes 18 applicants should send their completed forms to the personnel office A Qualitative B Qualifications C Qualify D Qualified 19 At first, I felt a little of the thought of being lonely A scare B scared C scary D scaring 20 UCSA is a central agency which acts on of UK universities and colleges of higher education A belief B behalf C benefit D behind 21 I would have saved myself a lot of time and trouble over the years then what I know today A if I knew B only had I known C I had known D had I known 22 It was reported that neither the passengers nor the driver in the crash A were injured B are injured C was injured D have been injured 23 a point guard, he would be in the game now A Were Brandon not B Was Brandon not C Weren't Brandon D If Brandon not be 24 If you down for a few moment, I'll tell the manager you're here A should sit B sit C are going to sit D are sitting 25 The woman wished she such drastic action when the stock market seemed volatile A had not taken B did not take C not take D was not taken 26 I wish you interrupting me whenever I speak A will stop B would stop C stop D had stopped 27 for the fact that he was working abroad, he would willingly have helped with the project A If it had been B If it hadn't been C Had it been D Hadn't it been 28 If only you how hard I've tried to please you A know B knew C will know D would know 29 The house was in such a mess - it looked as though a bomb on it A dropped B has dropped C was dropped D had dropped 30 If I had gone to the party last night, I tired now A am B were C would be D would have been 31 The floor in the room was so dirty as if it for months A hadn't swept B wouldn't have swept C haven't been swept D hadn't been swept 32 been for your support, I could not have done it A Had I not B Hadn't I C I had not D I not had 33 I to see you tomorrow unless I late at the office A will come/ keep B am coming/will keep C will come/am kept D would come/was kept 34 Jack would have studied medicine if he to a medical school A had admitted B could be able to enter C were admitted B had been admitted 35 I didn't get home until after midnight last night Otherwise, I your call A returned B had returned C would return D ’d have returned Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction 36 He never goes home before he will finish his work A B C D 37 He said that he has done his homework since o'clock A B C D 38 Nguyen Du, that wrote "Kieu Story", was a great Vietnamese poet A B C D 39 If I had enough money, I would have traveled around the world A B C D 40 The older you are, the worst your memory is A B C D Read the passage and make the correct choice: In the 1960s the women's liberation movement (1) _ suddenly into the public consciousness and quickly grew into (2) _ largest social movement in the history of the United States 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 political gains (3) _ also has changed the ways in which 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 succeeded (4) _ their medical research; and diseases such as breast cancer, which affects many women, now receive better funding and treatment, thanks to women's efforts Feminists have insisted that violence against women become a political issue The women's liberation movement has also made changes in education: curricula and textbooks have been written to promote equal opportunity for girls and women; more and more female students are admitted to universities and professional schools The women's liberation movement brought about a radical [basic] change in society (5) _ it took a decade for the movement to reach women's awareness 41 A dated B originated C introduced D burst 42 A a B an C the D Ø 43 A with B either C and D but 44 A in B to C for D with 45 A because B if only C as D although Read the following paasage and then choose the best answer to the following sentences By the year 2025, the Earth could lose as many as one fifth of all species known to exist today In recent centuries, hundreds of species have disappeared, almost always as a result of human activities The passenger pigeon, one familiar example, was a source of food until excessive hunting and habitat loss caused its extinction in 1914 The North American bison {/baisn/: wild ox}, whose populations were decimated {/desimeit/: kill or destroy a large part of} by settlers and market hunters in the 1800s, came close to sharing the same fate Bison survive today only because of the efforts of early conservationists Today, species require such efforts more urgently than ever An essential task that falls to presentday conservationists is to determine which species are most, endangered, so that conservation resources can be applied [thực nghiệm] where action is needed most Species are categorized by the degree to which their survival in the wild is threatened World Wildlife Fund offers a sampling of animals and plants that fall mainly within the two most serious categories of- threat: critically endangered and endangered What threatens these species' existence? Some of the top threats are habitat destruction by unsustainable logging and ever-encroaching human settlement; pollution of water, soil, and air by toxic chemicals; unnatural climate changes due to fossil fuel use; unmanaged fishing that exhausts fish stocks; and illegal hunting to supply the demand for skins, hides, traditional medicines, food, and tourist souvenirs The list which conservationists presents only a fraction of the species at risk of extinction today and does not include thousands of species whose status we not yet know Hundreds of species without common names have been left out, which means that while many mammals are on this list, only a few insects and mollusks are included Species listed here range from the largest animal on Earth, the blue whale, to the majestic tiger, to the humble thick-shell pond snail Large or small, beautiful or ugly, all species play a role in the complex circle of life All of us depend on the natural resources of our planet Each time a species is lost, the complexity, natural balance, and beauty of our world is diminished And what threatens plants and animals ultimately threatens people as well 46 According to the first paragraph _ A species extinction is only caused by hunting B human beings protect wild life much more than they harm to them C the main cause of species extinction is human activities D we can stop radically species extinction by 2025 47 The North American bison _ A was completely extinct in 1800s B was not the aim of human hunting C was raised by settlers in 1800s D has escaped from extinction thanks to conservationists 48 Species are categorized _ A to prevent hunting B to provide food C to destroy their habitats D to give preferential right to conserve 49 Which sentence is true? A Medicine is not a factor to cause species extinction B The list which conservationists present does not include all kinds of species C Pollution does nothing to species extinction D Conservationists have good knowledge of all kinds of mollusks 50 According to the last paragraph, _ A species extinction has no relationship to human beings B what threaten plants and animals can nothing to human beings C human beings depend on natural resources to survive D not every, species has a role in the circle of life TEST Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following sentences A simplify B occupy C difficulty D supply A school B chemistry C character D machine A competition B collection C common D conical A initiate B integral C scientific D interesting A reformed B promised C installed D advised Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following sentences There is no one that wants to fail in the GCSE examination, _? A isn’t it B don’t they C is there D does he Generally, Jack’s uncle doesn’t mind _the housework, but he hates to the cooking A B doing C to D done The refuse collectors often work at night or even at midnight because they take _ for keeping the city clean and beautiful A possibility B ability C responsibility D probability Dzung: “Wearing this dress makes you prettier, Jennifer!” Jennifer: “ _” A It’s all right B Don’t mention it C Thank you D Congratulations! 10 The United Nations _ in 1945 after World War II to replace the League of Nations, to stop wars between countries A was founded B founded C had been founded D found 11 Nam: “Do you find it very satisfying to buy the car without my advice?” Mai: “ _” A No, not at all B Never mind C What a pity! D Yes, you’re welcome 12 Yuri Gagarin was the first human being to journey _ outer space on April 12, 1961 A to B towards C on D into 13 Despite its open _ mechanism, the foreign investors are still risk-averse A economical B economics C economizing D economic 14 Thousands of people _ homeless after the earthquake and tsunami in Japan a few months ago A are becoming B will become C become D became 15 We are talking about the new writer Nguyen Ngoc Tu, _latest book Canh Dong Bat Tan is becoming one of the best-sellers this year A who B whose C which D whom 16 Some students tend to choose block A, _ others tend to choose block D A so that B since C whereas D even if 17 _ the salary meets my expectations, I will accept the job offer A Therefore B So C If D Although 18 German Goetz frontrunner _ the coach of Vietnam’s national men football team so far A has not been B had not been C is not D was 19 Unless the teachers’ salaries can be raised, their life will certainly _ A be affected B affect C be affecting D affected 20 The government has _ measures of increasing the price of goods against the inflation A carried B made C achieved D taken 21 Because of the inflation crisis, the denominations of money are now in _ of losing their value A warning B worry C threat D danger 22 She is disappointed at not passing the GCSE examination, but I consider she will _ it A fill in B get over C take after D turn off 23 John, who is now 16, is not _ to apply for the Identify Card A very old B enough old C so old D old enough 24 “Remmeber to take _ your hat when you come in a Japanese Vietnamese house.” A in B off C up D apart 25 Thomas has had so many mistakes in filling in the application, so he _ it again A has to B ought C used to D needs 26 “ _ you take me to the bus station right now, please?” A Must B Should C Will D Need 27 I'm looking forward to _ the information you'll send to me A receiving B receive C achieve D achieving 28 John: “Will you be able to lend me some money?” Jack: “ _.” A I’m sorry not B I’m afraid not C Of course you will D You must be kidding 29 After Osama Bin Laden’s death, the European countries are afraid _ the bomb revenge A of B with C for D in 30 My teacher _ writing with his left hand whenever he stands on the right of the board A used B is using C used to D is used to Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following sentences 31 , it is the best way that you shouldn’t worsen it A Despite of your solving the problem B Unless you can solve the problem C Although be able to solve the problem D If you weren’t able to solve the problem 32 Jackson apologised A me for paying not the money earlier B not to pay me the money earlier C for not paying me the money earlier D not for paying the money me earlier 33 The more you study, A you are the more knowledgeable B the more knowledge you gain C the more knowledge you gain D you will gain more knowledge 34 Studying English well for most graduated students A is becoming more and more convenient B has become as convenient C will become more convenience D becomes the most conveniently 35 Jack asked his sister A where you have gone tomorrow B where she would go the following day C where would she go the following day D where you will go tomorrow Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction 36 The children were so amusing at the cartoon that they couldn’t help laughing A B C D 37 My mother is ill so I’d like to have a day off to take care for her A B C D 38 My uncle Hung, who has come back from England, as well as his four children are warmly welcome A B C 39 Today the Internet is a very fast and convenient way for people to get lots of informations A B C D 40 Despite she was in her middle age, she looked very graceful and charming A B C D D Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 41 to 45: Although most families in the United States enjoy a high living standard, many American women have to work (41) at home and in their offices Despite their husbands' (42) of the housework, women have to most of the housekeeping tasks In single-parent families, the mothers may not have (43) children to take care of, but they have to raise their families alone and have to provide for all the housekeeping money Therefore, the (44) mothers have to work very hard to earn their living Moreover, in spite of the fact that the single mothers have all the (45) conveniences at their homes, they find that bringing up their teenage children alone is not easy 41 A fast B hardly C equally D hard 42 43 44 45 A responsibility A few A single A comfortable B share B some B lonely B saving C need C much C alone C modern D refusal D many D dependent D expensive 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 questions from 46 to 50: For many years, people believed that the cleverest animals after man were chimpanzees Now, however, there is proof that dolphins may be even cleverer than these big apes Although dolphins live in the sea, they are not fish They are mammals They are in many ways, therefore, like human beings Dolphins have a simple language They are able to talk to one another It may be possible for man to learn how to talk to dolphins, but this will not be easy because dolphins cannot hear the kind of sounds man can make If man wants to talk to dolphins, therefore, he will have to make a third language which both he and the dolphins can understand Dolphins are also friendly towards man They often follow ships There are many stories of dolphins guiding ships through difficult and dangerous waters 46 Which animals people think may be the cleverest? A Chimpanzees B Big apes C Mammals D Dolphins 47 What other beings are dolphins like in many ways? A Man B Animals C Reptiles D Fish 48 What is TRUE about dolphins? A They can speak to one another B Man can now talk to them C They can teach man their language D They understand simple languages 49 Why is a third language necessary if man wants to talk to dolphins? A Man wants to talk to dolphins in secret B Dolphins’ language is hard to learn C Dolphins cannot hear man speaking D Most men not speak English 50 In what way are dolphins friendly to man? A They often follow ships B They often jump on ships C They like interesting men D They seem to like stories TEST 10 Choose the word in each group which has the main stress on a different syllable from the others A vulnerable B integration C intellectual D epidemic A discriminate B survive C advocate D digest Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others A efficient B suggestion C unsure D initiate A researched B composed C noticed D stressed A daughter B through C thought D laugh Choose the phrase or clause that best completes each of the sentences below The cyclist he crossed the main street A looked with caution after B was looked with caution when C looks with caution when D had looked with caution before _, we would be rich by now A If we invest in the telecommunications industry B Unless we had investment in the telecommunications industry C Had we invested in the telecommunications industry D Did we invest in the communications industry George did not study well in the class because _ A he studied bad B he failed to study properly C he was not good student D he was a badly student , the more he likes it A The more dangerous it is B The more it is dangerous C The more is it dangerous D The more dangerous is it 10.Charlie said that A he was thinking of going to live in Canada B he is thinking of going to live in Canada C he has thought of going to live in Canada D he would be thinking of going to live in Canada 11.They are not to take part in this program of the World Health Organization A as old B enough old C old enough D so old 12.It’s important to set yourself clear _ so you know what you are doing for A opportunities B ambitions C decisions D goals 13.Will you buy a 3D television when they _ available? A become B are becoming C will become D became 14.The disappearance of one or several species may result in the loss of A university B biology C biodiversity D diversity 15.Nowadays elephants are one of _ in the world They need protecting A dangerous B dangerously C endangered D danger 16.Mai: May I borrow your pen for a minute? -Lan: “ .” A Yes, certainly B Yes, thank you C No, thanks D No, of course 17.WHO’s objective, as set in its Constitution, is the attainment by all people of the highest level of health A up B off C down D out 18.It was reported that neither the passengers nor the driver in the crash A were injured B was injured C have been injured D are injured 19.Supposing I to agree to your request, how think the other students would feel? A would B am C were D could 20. _ history, women have always aimed for a recognized place in society A Throughout B During C For D In 21.He felt _ when he failed the exams the second time A discouraged B annoyed C undecided D determined 22.Her husband unemployed since they _ to the countryside A was / moved B was / have moved C has been / moved D has been / have moved 23.He continued speaking my feelings on the matter A in case of B despite of C in favor of D regardless of 24.Trung: “I’m getting married next week.” -Nguyen: “ ” A Thanks, the same to you B Congratulations! C Sorry to hear that D Well done! 25.She wondered _ now, after so many years away A how her father looked like B whose her father looked like C how her father looks like D what her father looked like 26.Picasso, _ works inspired many other artists, lived until he was a ripe of old age A who B whose C that D which 27.Mai: “How old are you, Mr Bull?” -Mr Bull: “ ” A What! I don’t like personal questions! B I’m fine, thanks C Very well, thanks and you? D I’m O.K 28.I ran a marathon last week but I wasn’t fit enough I after 15 kilometers A stopped out B kept on C dropped out D set away 29.The major goals of ASEAN are to _ economic growth, social progress and cultural development A operate B cooperate C accelerate D communicate 30.Can I help you? -No, thank you I _ A served B am serving C was serving D am being served 31.–Laura: “what a lovely house you have!” -Maria: “ .” A Of course not, it’s not costly B Thank you Hope you will drop in C I think so D No problem 32.The doctor decided to give her a thorough examination he could identify the causes of her illness A after B so as C unless D so that 33.The price of fruit has increased recently, _ the price of vegetables has gone down A whereas B otherwise C whether D when 34.It is to talk about a problem than to solve it A easier B easiest C easy D more easier 35.Everybody likes beauty, _? A doesn’t he B doesn’t she C they D don’t they Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting 36.They did not meet each other since they left school more than five years ago A B C D 37.The doctor advises me staying in bed, but it’s just so boring A B C D 38.Because of the high costs of living, life is difficult for an unemployed these days A B C D 39.There is a species of bird that are threatened with extinction A B C D 40.Psychological experiment indicate that people remember more math problems that they A cannot solve than those they are able to solve B C D Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct answer The first system of communication of animals is natural Many kinds of animals have ways of communicating with each other And one of the most interesting examples is that of bees These insects communicate with each other by dancing The most important kind of dance that they is concerned with food They get their food from flowers, of course, from plants and trees When a bee has found some food, it returns to the other bees and can give them three basic kinds of information about the food: which direction it is in, whether it is nearby or a long way away, and whether it is good to eat or poisonous The other kind of system of communication of animals is artificial It means animals learn it; in this case, they learn from man Several famous experiments have been carried out with chimpanzees, trying to teach them human language [chimpanzee: small African ape] One of these experiments was done with a chimpanzee called Sarah Sarah was taught to understand a system of symbols which represented words The symbols were cut out of coloured plastic, and each different shape stood for a different word For example, a red square stood for “banana”, Sarah’s favorite fruit Soon Sarah could not only understand words, but even sentences She could obey orders: if her human friends put down the symbols for “apple in cup”, she would put the apple in the cup Later, she began giving the scientists orders – she was writing her own sentences, and she got upset if the scientists did not obey her We not yet know whether chimpanzees will ever learn to use language to communicate as freely as human beings do, but the results so far suggest that this is at least a possibility 41.According to the passage, bees A learn to communicate B are born to be able to communicate C are the most interesting animals D communicate with each other by flying SFrom the passage, we can conclude that bees are _ A so selfish as to let other bees share the bad food B so selfish as to look for food for themselves C so hardworking that they dance all the time D so smart that they know where the food is 42.The experiment done with Sarah is an example of A animals with natural system of communication B animals able to communicate with humans C animals possible to use language as humans D animals with a system of communication worked out by humans 43.The results of the experiment with chimpanzees show the possibility to teach animals _ A how to use language freely B how to give orders C how to obey orders D how to understand words and sentences 44.The phrase “concerned with” is closest in meaning to A interested in B responsible for C related to D joined to Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C, or D that best fits each space in the passage The Internet is the best example of the technological revolution (46) as the Information Superhighway Linked by computer through global telephone (47) , users can speedily obtain information by connecting to the World Wide Web Before the “Web”, only textual information could be flashed on the computer screens, but (48) a process called hypertext, visual images can easily be accessed by traveling through a maze of pages on Web sites all (49) the world The Internet is not independently owned, which ensures freedom of access to (50) 45.A knowing B knew C is known D known 46.A wires B lines C nets D switches 47.A thanks for B thanks to C in spite of D instead of 48.A in B throughout C over D of 49.A knowledge B news C information D images