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ĐỀ A PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM I PHONETICS (1 pt) Choose a word (A, B, C, D) that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.(0.5 pt) A ground B found C group D house A apology B contribution C context D motion A visited B kicked C naked D wicked A shrine B invite C village D primary A chain B character C cheese D challenge Choose the word (A, B, C, D) whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others (0.5 pt) A Mausoleum3 B Conversation3 C Correspondence3 D Secondary1 A Dormitory1 B Institution3 C Intermediate3 D Reputation3 A Interesting1 B Different1 C Impress2 D Atmosphere1 A Collection2 B Occasion2 C Religion2 D Correspond3 10 A Economic3 B Economy2 C Minority2 D Encourage2 II VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (5 pts) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes the sentences 11 I have nothing in _ with Tim A together B common C commonly D altogether 12 Have you ever _ English to a native speaker? A speak B spoke C speaking D spoken 13 That _ taught me a lesson & make me study harder A way B letter C experience D lake 14 How people New Year in your country? A decorate B joke C celebrate D blow out 15 People call the 50th the “ _ anniversary.” A diamond B silver C golden D precious stone 16 My new house was with pink & blue colours A beautiful decorated B beautiful decorating C beautifully decorated D beautifully decorating 17 Where you prefer to celebrate your birthday party, at home or in the ? A restaurant B market C prison D street 18 At a birthday party, people often offer _ for the host A flowers B cards C gifts D all are correct 19 Many Americans over the age of 30 don’t like to joke about their A anniversary B clothes C friend D age 20 Christmas is a good _ for the family gathering A party B anniversary C occasion D way 21 The whole family were together in the living room A gathered B gather C gathering D organizing 22 A birthday party is a _ to honour the birth of a person A celebrating B celebration C organization D method 23 Most married _ in the United States celebrate their wedding anniversary each year A couple B couples C husbands D wives 24 What is the between Long and Nga? A feeling B relation C relationship D friend 25 We had to tidy up the mess after the party last night A clear B clean up C make up D get up 26 Thank you very much for _ me to your birthday party, A invite B being invited C inviting D to be invited 27 What food & drinks will at the party? A be invited B be served C be organized D be cooked 28 He suggested that we _ to the theatre instead of staying at home A should go B go C will go D A and B are correct 29 They would buy that house if they _ enough money A have B have had C had D would have 30 The rules of the games _ by the referee within ninety minutes A is observed B observe C are observed D must observe 31 Tom as well as his two brothers _ very good at Maths A is B are C have been D being 32 We have lived in this town _ 1998 A for B since C ago D in 33 The teacher let me _ home early because I felt sick A go B going C to go D went 34 It’s not worth _ her to change her mind She will never listen to anybody A persuading B to persuade C make D to make 35 They _ all day swimming and sunbathing at the beach A passed B used C took D spent 36 I prefer coffee _ tea I don’t like tea A from B than C over D to 37 Tom enjoys _ strange stamps A to collect B collect C collecting D to collecting 38.It was so relaxing to be old friends A in B between C among D around 39.She's made friends a little girl who lives next door A to B of C by D with 40.The children seem to be totally capable working by themselves A on B of C in D for 41.Your friendship should be based on trust A basic B fragile C mutual D blind 42.He finds it lasting friendships A difficult to make B difficulty in making C is difficult to make D difficult making 43.Does he tell youhow he is getting his new friends? A onwith B on of C away with D out of 44.The President expressed his deep sorrow over the bombing deaths A sadness B anxiety C disappointment D interest 45.She glanced briefly his lapel badge A in B on C at D up 46.The novel is based on his in the war A attitudes B images C situations D experiences 47 He was busy his homework A to B doing C for doing D that he was doing 48 Before he turned 14, Mozart a few lesser piece for the piano A has composed B had composed C was composed D would composed 49 Rarely succeed in ballet if they start after the age of 12 A children B children have C children D are children 50 Have something to eat before you A leave B left C will leave D had left 51.What made you more interested learning English? A on B in C with D to 52.When they get together, all they talk _ is football A to B with C about D on 53.Jim wishes he _ Jane to his birthday party last night A invited B would invite C have invited D had invited 54. from Bill, all the students said they would go to the party A Apart B Only C Except D Separate 55 Jane is going to go abroad next month and she's having a party on Sunday A birthday B farewell C wedding D anniversary 56 I had no a place to live In fact it was surprising easy A difficulty to find B difficulty finding C difficulty when I find D difficulty while finding 57 Look at the state of the gate It needs as soon as possible A to repair B repairing C.being repaired D be repaired 58 All the sentences below use “the”, which is the correct one? A Can you pass the sugar please? B The crime is a problem in many big cities C The apples are good for you D I love the skiing 59 Our friends have lived in Ho Chi Minh city _ 2002 A for B since C in D about 60 He prefers soccer tennis A from B than C to D or III LANGUAGE FUNTIONS (0.5 pt) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes the sentences 61 –“ ” –“Well, a microwave is used to cook or heat food.” A Could you tell me what is a microwave used for? B Please tell me how to use a microwave? C Can you tell me what is used for cooking? D Could you tell me what a microwave is used for? 62 –“What will we when we want to call the Fire Service?” –“ ” A Dial 113 B Dial 114 C Dial 115 D Dial 116 63 –“ _” –“Let me see, since September 23rd.” A When did you attend this school? B How long have you studied at this school? C Since when did you studied at this school? D How often you attend this school? 64 –“Would you like a coffee?” –“ .” A Not at all B Yes, let’s C Yes, I would D Yes, please 65 –“What should you if you don’t want to hear the sound? –“ .” A Press the MUTE button B Press the VOLUME button C Press the PROGRAM button D Press the POWER button IV GUIDED CLOZE TEST (1 PT) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits each blank space in the following passage THE POWER OF NATURE The wind controls our planet’s weather and climate, but how much we understand about this complex force, which can kill and spread fear?On the night of 15th October 1987, the south of England was struck by the (66) _ winds it had known for over two hundred years (67) _ of over 130km/h blew through the region Nineteen people were killed, £1.5 billion-worth of (68) _was caused and 19 million trees were (69) _ in just a few hours Although people thought of this as a hurricane, the winds of 1987 were only (70) _ storm force They are far better known than the much more serious storms of 25th January 1990, when most of Britain was hit by daytime winds of up to 173 km/h On this (71) _ 47 people were killed, even though, unlike in 1987, the weather forecasters issued accurate(72) _.(73) _ weather events such as these are dramatic reminders of the power of the wind It is one part of the weather that people generally not (74) _ a second thought to, but across the world the wind (75) _ a crucial role in people’s lives 66 A heaviest B fastest C strongest D quickest 67 A Blows B Hits C Clouds D Gusts 68 A hurt B injury C destruction D damage 69 A blown down B cut down C knocked down D blown up 70 A powerful B severe C serious D dangerous 71 A occasion B event C accident D incident 72 A threats B warnings C news D signs 73 A Extreme B Excessive C Extravagant D Exaggerated 74 A have B make C put D give 75 A has B makes C plays D does V READING COMPREHENSION (0.5 pt) Read the passage below and choose the best answer for each question Thomas Edison was born in Milan, Ohio, in 1847 His family moved to Port Huron, Michigan, when he was seven years old Surprisingly, he attended school for only two months His mother, a former teacher, taught him a few things, but Thomas was mostly self-educated His natural curiosity led him to start experimenting at a young age Thomas Edison lit up the world with his invention of the electric light Although the electric light was the most useful, it was not his only invention He also invented the record player, the motion picture camera, and over 1,200 other things About every two weeks he created something new He worked 16 out of every 24 hours.Sometimes he worked so intensely that his wife had to remind him to sleep and eat Thomas Edison died in 1931, in West Orange, New Jersey He left numerous inventions that improved the quality of life all over the world 76 Thomas Edison was A a discoverer B a teacher C an explorer D an inventor 77 In 1854 Edison’s family A moved to Port Huron, Michigan B bought a new house in Milan, Ohio C decided to settle in Milan, Ohio D sent him to a school in New Jersey 78 The word “self-educated” in the passage mostly means A “having been well taught” B “having had good schooling” C “having taught himself” D “having had a high education” 79 Edison died at the age of A 76 B 84 C 47 D 74 80 Which of following statements is NOT true about Edison? A He invented the motion picture camera B He didn’t go to school at all C He made numerous inventions D He worked very hard B PHẦN TỰ LUẬN I VERB FORMS (1.5 pts) Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets to complete the sentences Whenever we met, Jack avoided (81 look) _ looking _ at me By this time next year I (82 save) _ will have saved _ 500 dollars The children were frightened because it (83 get) _ was getting _ dark It (84 rain) rains very much in this part of the country every spring Had you asked me earlier, I (85 tell) _ would have tolk _ you the news Only yesterday I (86 realise) _ did I realize _ what was going on We are going (87 have) _ to have _ our house (88 repaint) _ repainted _ next month She looks as if she (89 be) _ were _ from another planet I remember (90 take) _ being taken _ to that place once II WORD FORMS (1.5 pts) As impressionable as he is, it’s not surprising that he believed their lies (impress) Our factories, cars and power stations may poison the environment with polluting gases and chemical waste (pollute) Being a career woman, Angelina devoted herself exclusively to furthering her career (far) The invention of software by Bill Gates brought untold _wealth to him when he was 25 (tell) It is still a bit _ costly _ to use the Internet in everyday life (cost) Despite the stormy weather, thousands of soldiers helped protect the area (storm) My friend Tuan has been nominated as one of the most effective _ activists _ in the town charity program (active) The goods in this shop were _ attractively _ displayed on the shelves (attract) Since _ _ has been so poor the class is being closed (attend) 10 The firm closed down because of _ economic _ situation (economy) III READING COMPREHENSION (1 pts) Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer: True (T), False (F) John Travolta was born in 1954 in Englewood, New Jersey He was the youngest of six children He wanted to become an actor In 1975, he played in a TV program called Welcome back Kotter about a high school teacher and his students The program was very popular and Travolta became famous Then he started making movies and starred in several successful films They included Saturday Night Fever and Grease Audiences liked his acting and dancing In 1977, things suddenly went wrong His mother and his girlfriend died Travolta said it was the worst time of his life He made several unsuccessful films, and thought about giving up as an actor He is a pilot and has three planes, so he considered becoming a full-time pilot But then, when he was working on a movie calledThe Experts in 1987,hemet Kelly Preston The film didn’t well, but John andKelly fell in love Theygot married and they now have a son They named him Jett because Travolta loves jet planes Before Jett was born, John and Kelly used to work or go out on weekends, but they prefer to stay home now The only problem is deciding which home They have four homes - in California, Floricja, Maine, and Hawaii In the mid-nineties, John Travolta’s lack as an actor changed for the better He made some very popular films, including Pulp Fiction, Get Shorty, m&Mad City For the second time in his career, he became successful 101 Audiences liked John Travolta in the Movie Saturday Night Fever T 102 Both his acting and dancing were very popular T 103 All his films have been successful F 104 He wanted as a full-time pilot F 105 John and Kelly work or go out on weekends F IV PREPOSITIONS AND PHRASAL VERBS Supply each space with a suitable preposition to complete each sentence 106 The government hopes to carry out its plans _ for introducing cable TV 107 My father still hasn’t really recovered _ from the death of my mother 108 Never put _off until tomorrow what you can today 109 I’ve just read a book _about/by/on President Kennedy 110 There is a bridge _across the river 111 You can have any colour _except blue 112 The cancellation was due _to the rain There was no other reason 113 You can phone me in case _of need Day or night 114 There's a choice _between flying to London Heathrow or Stansted 115 Please turn _on the light, it’s getting dark here V ERROR CORRECTION (2 pts) There are ten errors in the following passage Identify the errors, then underline and correct them Write your answers in the numbered spaces Summer in England is the better season of all The sky is clear and blue The shines bright But it is not pleasant to go out at noon because of the sun les our eyes The air is generally dry It is very pleasant taking a walk in the iming when the country is cool, or again on the evening when the sunshine is ; so heat, and the moon raises above the horizon How beauty it is in summer in countryside There high in the sky, there has the moon which sheds it's silver lit together with thousand of little stars twinkling and twinkling Example: better => best brightly _ Because _ 3. To Take _ 4. in _ 5. _hot rises _ _beautiful _ 8. is _ 9. its _ 10. thousands _ VI SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (2.5 pts) 126 In spite of the heavy rain, my father went to work => Although it rained heavily, my father went to work 127 He little realizes how important the meeting is => Little does he realize how important the meeting is 128 All the other guests were embarrassed when he told a disgusting joke =>To all the other guests the disgusting joke he told were embarrassed 129 You waste time if you copy your work out again => Don’t copy your work out again or you waste time 30 He had a weak heart which meant he couldn’t walk very far => His heart was so weak heart that he couldn’t walk very far 131.I’m always inviting him for a weekend with us but he’s always too busy => No matter how often I invite him for a weekend with us he’s always too busy to come 132.I don’t know who did the washing up, but they didn’t it very well => Whoever did the washing up didn’t it very well 133.Columbus was a great explorer He discovered America => Columbus, who was a great explorer, discovered America 134.If we’d arrived a moment later, we would have missed the ferry => We arrived in time to catch/get/take/board for the ferry 135.We haven’t seen each other for ten years => It is 10 years since we (last) saw/ met each other VII WRITING (2 pts) " Having a best friend can bring a positive effect on our emotional health" ĐỀ A PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM I PHONETICS (1 pt) Choose a word (A, B, C, D) that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.(0.5 pt) A interactive B limitation C stage D communicate A information B violent C opinion D informative A sleeveless B internet C media D viable A primary B ring C time-consuming D viable A newspapers B magazines C controls D adults Choose the word (A, B, C, D) whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others (0.5 pt) A access B crier C wander D deny A costly B explore C forum D limit A media B pity C inform D purpose A remote B wander C website D widely 10 A crier B respond C costly D order II VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (5 pts) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes the sentences 11 She had to hand in her notice _advance when she decided to leave the job A with B from C in D to 12 “Mum, I’ve got 600 on the TOEFL test.” – “ _” A Good job! B Oh, hard luck! C Good way D You are right 13 Only when you grow up _the truth Đảo Ngữ ; Cho đến A you know B will you know C you know D you will know 14 He’s even worse than his sister _math A at B in C with D for 15 I asked two people the way to the station, but _of them knew A none B either C both D neither 16 The accident was my fault, so I had to pay for the damage _the other car A to B of C for D at 17 _, the results couldn’t be better No matter how + adv + S + V:cho dù có cố gắng A No matter what he tried hard B No matter how hard he tried hard C Although very hard he tried D Despite how hard he tried 18 _the storm, the ship couldn’t reach its destination on time A In case of B In spite of C.Because of D But for 19 I have bought a present for my mother, and now I need some _ A paper wrapper B wrap paper C wrapped paper D wrapping paper 20 The equipment in our office needs _ Need + V-ing / to be V(phân từ) = cần làm A moderner B modernizing C modernized D modernization 21 _opening her eyes, she saw everyone standing around her bed A At B Over C.As D On 22 Computer is one of the most important _ of the 20th century A inventings B inventories C inventions D inventors 23 Some drivers seem to expect everyone else to get _ their way A away from B out of C off D after 24.Hair color is one of _ characteristics to be used in identifying people A the most obviously B most obvious C obviously the most D the most obvious 25 I finished my homework a few days ahead _ the deadline A of B to C by D at 26 He hurried _he wouldn’t be late for class A since B as if C unless D so that 27 He felt _ when he failed the exams the second time A discouraged B annoyed C undecided D determined 28 There will _ a shortage of electricity A be B C have D get 29 I haven’t seen you _ ages A in B to C since D for 30 The washing machine was expensive, _ we couldn’t afford to buy it A because B but C however D so 31 If she continues to use electricity that way, she _ to pay a large bill A have B has C will have D would have 32 They are discussing the celebration that is going to _ this month A be held B held C be hold D hold 33 Tom works as a shop _ in a big store A attendant B brother C assistant D instructor 34 There is too much traffic _, the air is polluted A Since B Therefore C.However D But 35 My friend Alan, _ works in the City Bank, earns much more than I A whose B that C who D which 36 _ talk loudly, Jack No one _ noise in the reading room A Not / is allowed to make B Not / is allowed making C Don’t / is allowed to make D Don’t / allows to make 37 It _ so hot that we could hardly sleep at night A got B changed C made D had 38 We decided _ out because of the bad weather A didn’t go B not go C not to go D not going 39 Maria: “Town Hall is the tallest building in the city.” - Rachel: “Really? _ from here?” A Can it see B Can it be seen C Can see it D Can be seen it 40 Jane: “Can I have two toys, Mum?” Jane’s mother: “I’m afraid you can’t I’ll just buy you _ a train _ plane.” A neither/nor B neither/or C both/and D either/or 41 I haven’t decided _ I may go to New York A to spend my holidays where B where spend my holidays C where to spend my holidays D to spend where my holidays 42 The teacher gave us five minutes to _ the math problem A work out B look out C find out D take out 43 Thuy’s grandmother turned the television _ to see the weather forecast A off B up C on D down Tim: “Sure Here you are.” A Must B Can C May D Do 45 My grandparents have lived there _ 1975 A in B on C since D for 46 I’m afrauu7id I’m not very good _ English A in B with C at D about 47 The air is polluted _ there is too much traffic A because B but C however D therefore 48 Linh didn’t come to the party because she had to look _ her younger sister A at B after C for D up 49 They made their living by _ fish in the ocean every day A to catch B catch C catching D caught 50 They felt _ when Tet was coming near A excitement B excited C excitedly D exciting 51 The teacher told the students to read the questions and _ anything A not to write B not write C don’t write D not writing 52 Woman: “Can you tell me _ to the station? - Man: “About five miles.” A how far is ist B it is how far C how far it is D is it how far 53 A new _ without a library has recently opened in the USA A center B town C plaza D university 54 Normally you can _ information in the library A find B take C put D reach 55 Users can send _ without leaving their computers A letters B notes C massages D messages 56 Without computers students can’t work or study _ A effect B effective C effectively D effectiveness 57 She won’t go out alone after dark She is afraid of _ A being attacked B attacking C attacked D to attack 58 Where’s my bike? It’s gone! It _ _ A has been stolen B is stolen C is being stolen D was stolen 59 I was worried when I saw a stranger _ me - see sb doing st: thấy làm A followed B following C follows D was following 60 The teacher speaks loudly _ we can hear him clearly so that + a clause=in order to+to V: để A so as to B in order to C so that D not to III LANGUAGE FUNTIONS (0.5 pt) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes the sentences 61 –“ _?” – “I have got a terrible headache.” A What’s the matter with you B What’s the wrong with you C What’s happened with you D What’s problem with you 62 –“Have a nice weekend!” –“Thank you .” A Me too B same to you C The same to you D The same with you 63 –“You have got a beautiful dress!” –“ .” A I B Thank you C You, too D Okay 64 –“Is it going to rain tonight?” –“ _.” A I don’t hope so B I hope not C I think not D Yes, I am 65 –“ eating out tonight?” – “That’s a good idea.” A Would you like B.How about C Can we D Shall we IV GUIDED CLOZE TEST (1 PT) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits each blank space in the following passage SMILE POWER The expression on your face can actually dramatically alter your feelings and perceptions, and it has been proved that (66) _ smiling or frowning can create corresponding emotional responses The idea was first put forward by a French physiologist, Israel Waynbaum, in 1906 He believed that different facial (67) affected the flow of blood to the brain, and that this could create positive or negative feelings A happy smile or irrepressible (68) _ increased the blood flow and contributed to joyful feelings However, sad, angry expressions decreased the flow of oxygen-carrying blood, and created a vicious circle of gloom and depression by effectively starving the brain of essential fuel Psychologist Robert Zajonc rediscovered this early research, and (69) that the temperature of the brain could affect the production and synthesis of neurotransmitters — which definitely influence our moods and energy levels He argues that an impaired blood flow could not (70) deprive the brain of oxygen, but create further chemical imbalance (71) inhibiting these vital hormonal messages Zajonc goes on to propose that our brains remember that smiling is associated with being happy, and that by deliberately smiling through your tears you can (72) _ your brain to release uplifting neurotransmitters — replacing a depressed condition (73) a happier one People suffering from psychosomatic (74) _, depression and anxiety states could (75) _ from simply exercising their zygomatic muscles which pull the corners of the mouth up and back to form a smile — several times an hour 66 A desperately B determinedly C deliberately D decidedly 67 A aspects B looks C expressions D appearances 68 A laughter B sadness C humour D depression 69 A advises B wants C demands D suggests 70 A even B only C ever D always 71 A by B without C when D from 72 A make B persuade C let D decide 73 A through B by C after D with 74 A disease B illness C infection D ailment 75 A recover B improve C benefit D progress V READING COMPREHENSION (0.5 pt) Read the passage below and choose the best answer for each question Today our knowledge of food and what it does for our bodies is far more advanced than that of the ancient Now we know about vitamins and how each kind of vitamin helps in the growth of a particular part of our bodies There are on the market all kinds of vitamin pills which one can take to make up for one’s lack of certain important things which are needed for normal health Of course, if we eat well and properly, the food that we eat will take care of our bodies without these pills and so there is no need to take any kinds of vitamin pills unless our doctor tells us that our bodies are short of something which can be supplied by them  Generally speaking, everything we eat does some good to our bodies, but if we eat too much of one kind of food and pay no attention to others, we may have too much of one kind of chemical substance and not enough of others Then, we may be in trouble We are often told that we must eat some meat at each meal in order to get the necessary protein That is only partly true, for proteins are not found only in meat We can also get them from some vegetables The best advice about what to eat is that we should eat all kinds of food but never too much of any 76 According to the passage, we now know A more and more about food and health B food and health C how to keep fit and stay healthy D health is not important 77 People take certain vitamin pills when they A want to develop their muscle B find their bodies are short of something C want to prevent their diseases D are strong enough to work everything 78 The writer thinks we should A have balanced food B be careful in choosing food C eat simple food D go on a diet 79 According to the passage, to get proteins we must eat A food and vitamin pills B only fruit C meat and vegetables D more vegetables 80 The main topic of the passage is A proteins and food B vitamins and proteins C food and health D health and vitamin pills B PHẦN TỰ LUẬN I VERB FORMS (1.5 pts) Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets to complete the sentences Can you imagine the world without colors? The world around us (81.be) _is very colorful Life (82.be) _would be very dull and grey if there were no color People like to be surrounded with colorful things Many years ago, people (83.want) wanted _ to make themselves as colorful as the things they (84.see) _saw They did this by (85.make) _making patterns on their bodies and (86.paint) _painting themselves When they learned to make cloth to cover their bodies, they (87.try) tried _ to find ways and means of coloring it brightly In time, they discovered the method of (88.dye) _dyeing their clothes People (89.know) _knew how to dye their clothes even before they knew how to read or write During that time , men did not know how to make dye , so they (90.get ) _got their colors from what they could find around them II WORD FORMS (1.5 pts) Water pollution, (91) _contamination (contaminate) of streams, lakes, (92) _underground (ground) water, bays, or oceans by substances, is harmful to living things Water is necessary to life on earth All organisms contain it; some live in it; some drink it Plants and animals require water that is (93) _ moderately (moderate) pure, and they cannot survive if their water is loaded with toxic chemicals or harmful micro-organisms If serve, water pollution can kill large numbers of fish, birds, and other animals In some cases it may kill all members of a species in an (94) affected _ (affect) area Pollution makes streams, lakes, and (95) coastal _ (coast) waters (96) _ unpleasant (please) to look at, to smell, and to swim in Fish and shellfish harvested from polluted waters may be (97) _unsafe (safe) to eat People who ingest polluted water can become ill, and, with prolonged (98) exposure _ (expose), may develop cancers or get children with birth defects The major water (99) pollutants _ (pollute) are chemical, biological, or physical materials that (100) _ degrade (grade) water quality III READING COMPREHENSION (1 pts) Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer: True (T), False (F) ROBOTS Would you like a robot in your house? It is now generally accepted that in the future robots will take over many of our tasks especially jobs of a repetitive nature But it’s doubtful if robots will ever be able to any of the more creative types of work - or indeed if people would want them to In the home, robots would probably be used to the cleaning, table-laying, scrubbing and washing up, but it’s considered unlikely so far A hearing B hear C heard D be heard 53 After finishing high school, I’ll choose _ to university A not to go B not go C not going D going 54 I remember _ the door before I came home yesterday A to lock B lock C locking D locked 55 The child is so _that she never lets others play her toys A kin B sneaky C cruel D selfish 56 What _ you _at o’clock last night? A did /do B are/ doing C were/ doing D /do 57 While he _dinner, I _ A had/ had come B had/ come C had/ was having D was having/ came 58 My shoes need _ A to mend B mending C being mend D mend 59 Will you stop _ while I’m talking? A sing B singing C to sing D are singing 60 He’s always try _ me A to avoid to meet B avoiding meeting C to avoid meeting D avoiding to meet III LANGUAGE FUNTIONS (0.5 pt) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes the sentences 61 –“You’re really in good shape.” –“ _” A I’m a real couch potato B Oh, are you? C Thanks a lot D Good for you 62 –“You look nice in your new dress." –“ _” A It's nice of you to say so B Am I? Thanks C Oh, poor me D I am interesting to hear that 63 –“You haven't finished your homework, have you?" –“ _” A Yes, I have B No, I haven't C No, I have D Yes, I haven't 64 –“Excuse me! What time is it?" –“ _” A Two to a quarter B A quarter to two C Two past a quarter D Two quarter to a 65 –“Do you mind if I use your phone?" –“ _” A No, you don't B Yes, you C No You can use it D Yes It's my pleasure IV GUIDED CLOZE TEST (1 PT) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits each blank space in the following passage WHAT IS THE BEAUTY IN A PERSON? It is said that what one (66) _ considers beautiful may not be beautiful to another (67) _ beauty is something that (68) _ not only to the eyes, but also the other senses I think true beauty makes you see beyond the lovely sight It will give you insight or realization of something (69) _ beyond the appearance When we talk about beauty in people, we often refer to their (70) _ attractiveness Of course, a beautiful or handsome face is pleasant to (71) _ But I find that the most memorable ”beautiful people” are those who have good personalities behind their pretty faces (72) _ kind of beauty in people that attracts us greatly is what known as the inside beauty People with this kind of beauty have attained inner peace They usually care about their fellow -man, and try to right the justice in this world As you know, Nelson Mandela, Princess Diana and Mother Teresa are well-known for these personalities In fact, around us, we know many people who are always ready to lend (73) _ to people in trouble Many people in our city provide (74) _ of floods in Mekong Delta, the disabled or the poor with clothes, money and food Many young go to rural, mountainous or island areas to help people there We greatly admire the beauty of these people because they make the world better This inner beauty gives a certain radiance to their looks In short, everyone has (75) _ idea of beauty, and we need to have things, people and places of beauty in our everyday life Do you think so? 66 A individual B persons C people D member 67 A With me B.For me C.To me D Of me 68 A pleasant B pleases C pleased D pleasing 69 A interesting B interested C interest D interestedly 70 A physic B physics C physist D physical 71 A look for B look after C look at D look in 72 A Another B.Other C Others D Anothers 73 A hands B a hand C the hand D the hands 74 A peoples B individuals C members D victims 75 A his own B our own C their own D her own V READING COMPREHENSION (0.5 pt) Read the passage below and choose the best answer for each question One of the most important discoveries of the nineteenth century was a method of using natural gas for cooking and heating Large amounts of natural gas are found in the United States, usually several thousand feet below the surface of the earth Natural gas is most often found in places where petroleum, the oil from which gasoline is made, is found Often the natural gas must be removed before the oil itself can be reached For many years after natural gas was first discovered, it was thought to have no value Finally, however, people began to understand its use and to find ways of storing it and moving it from place to place Today natural gas is stored in large tanks and used for lighting, cooking and heating It has also been used for electric generators and hybrid cars recently In many ways natural gas is one of our finest fuels It can be used for cooking without making the room hot It is cheap and can be moved easily from one place to another through long pipelines, some of which are hundreds of miles in length 76 It can be inferred from the passage that _ A natural gas is useless B people once wasted natural gas C natural gas is moved in trucks D natural gas is found where there’s no petroleum 77 This passage as a whole is about _ A discovering natural gas B finding petroleum C using natural gas and petroleum D natural gas and its use 78 Which of the following is NOT true about natural gas? A It is not used for heating B It is cheap C It moves through pipes D It can be stored 79 According to the passage, the easiest way to move natural gas from one place to another is _ A to liquidize it and move it through pipelines B to liquidize it and move it by trucks C through pipelines D to store it in large tanks to move 80 How many uses of natural gas are mentioned? A two B three C four D five B PHẦN TỰ LUẬN I VERB FORMS (1.5 pts) Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets to complete the sentences A young man and his wife (81-drive) _ through the countryside in Oxfordshire when they saw a girl (82-stand) _ by the road At first, they carried on (83-drive) _, but the wife said, “ It (84-get) _dark She might have wanted a lift” So they stopped, turned round, and (85-drive) _back to the girl “You (86-like) _ a lift ?” they asked her “Yes, please”, said the girl She got into the back of the car “Where you (87-go) _?” asked the man “I (88-go) _ to Witney I (89-live) _ there since I left school,” the girl (90reply) _ II WORD FORMS (1.5 pts) 91 Bill Gates is a _ story of an entrepreneur (succeed) 92 Novelists are among the most _ people in the world (imagine) 93 Secondary education is _ and free in many countries (compel) 94 The song has _ been selected for the SEA Game 22, Vietnam (office) 95 Knowing a lot of languages, he’s in a very _ position (advantage) 96 Actually, there is no short cut to _ a foreign language (master) 97 We can protect the environment by _ air pollution (reduce) 98 Your father is a bit _ I think he should go on a diet (weigh) 99 The police should impose heavy fines on those who drive _ (danger) 100.As _ as he is, it’s not surprising that he believed their lies (impress) III READING COMPREHENSION (1 pts) Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer: True (T), False (F), No information (NI) Camping is an activity in which people live temporarily in the outdoors Campers participate in fishing, hunting, swimming, plant studying, wildlife watching and natural photography It provides physical benefits when its involves hiking to, from and around the campsite, and many people believe that camping makes youngsters feel more confident People throughout the world enjoy hiking to wildness campsites This activity is called backpacking because it involves carrying such essential camping gear as a tent, food, clothing, and sleeping bag called backpack Backpacking is the best suited for those who are in good physical condition as it may require walking several miles The key to any enjoyable camping trip is planning A decision on where to camp depends on personal preference, but planning the trip before leaving helps campers avoid preventable accidents Many situations – bad weather, injury, or a crowded campsite – are less alarming if campers are prepared Statements T F NI 101 Camping helps people enjoy outdoor activities and nature 102 The only purpose of camping is to have pleasure 103 Camping not only strengthens your health but also makes you feel confident 104 It’s more intereesting to go camping with many people 105 People in the cities like going camping more than people in the countryside IV PREPOSITIONS AND PHRASAL VERBS Supply each space with a suitable preposition to complete each sentence 106 There's little hope _catching Schumacher's Ferrari 107 We finally reached an agreement _the Zoning Board 108 He was in trouble _stealing 109 Write the name and address _the front page of the envelope 110 There's a real reason _winning the contest 111 He is in doubt _ buying the correct software for his computer system 112 The rise _fuel prices worries many people 113 I just got _ the flu and now my sister has it 114 You should get _and give the elderly man your seat 115 My father gave me _at my wedding V Identify and correct a mistake in each line in the following passage SAVING ENERGY Many people still believe that natural resources will never be used up Actual, the world’s energy resources are limited Nobody know exactly how much fuel is left However, we also should use them economically and try finding out alternative sources of power According for Professor Marvin Burnham of the New England Institute of Technology, we have to start conserving coal, oil and gas before it is very late; and nuclear power is the only alternative However, many people not approve of using nuclear power because of it’s very dangerous What would happen whether there were a serious nuclear accident? Radioactivity causes cancer and may bad affect the future generations The more effective thing is that we should use natural resources as economical as possible Line Mistake Correction Line Mistake Correction 116 => 121 => 117 => 122 => 118 => 123 => 119 => 124 => 120 => 125 => VI SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (2.5 pts) 126 Mary cooks better than her elder sister does =>Mary is 127 I started playing badminton four years ago => I’ve 128 They have no trouble understanding the chemistry lessons => They find it 129 My father used to smoke cigarettes => My father has 130 Children enjoy walking in the rain => Children are fond 131 He is too short to be in the basketball team => He’s not 132 How about having something to drink now? => Shall 133 The teacher makes them many difficult exercises => They 134 They believe Nadal is the best tennis player now => Nadal is 135 They had a really good time thanks to Henry’s wonderful sense of humor =>If it VII WRITING (2 pts) Write about 150 to 200 words to give your own opinion on the following topic: ‘’ The importance of learning English nowadays.’’ …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ĐỀ A PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM I PHONETICS (1 pt) Choose a word (A, B, C, D) that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.(0.5 pt) A lost B nose C only D hole A youths B cigarettes C maps D months A inversion B permission C ship D decision A although B without C thorough D mouths A honest B home C heiress D vehicles Choose the word (A, B, C, D) whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others (0.5 pt) A champion B factory C recycle D difference A illustrate B consider C remember D imagine A experiment B explanation C achievement D discovery A alternative B academy C mechanic D mathematics 10 A calculator B difficulty C comprehend D institute II VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (5 pts) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes the sentences 11 I really like Emma Watson She has such a good sense of _ A intelligence B humour C honesty D patience 12 One of the qualities for true _ is constancy A friend B friendly C friendship D friendliness 13 The woman _ a fuss when she discovered that her bag had been stolen A shouted B cried C made D did 14 There is a birthday cake _ seven candles on the table A of B with C on D above 15 On our wedding _, we would love to invite your family to our dinner A opportunity B chance C anniversary D birthday 16 He’s gone down to the corner _ some milk A get B to get C getting D got 17 Why weren’t we permitted _ the house? A entering B to enter C enter D entered 18 He could not afford A to buy a car B buy a car C buying a car D can buy a car 19 An ideal friend shouldn’t be A loyal B selfish C faithful D friendly 20 The local people are very to strangers A comfortable B hospitable C enjoyable D familiar 21 If they worked more carefully, they _ so many mistakes A won’t make B don’t make C wouldn’t make D didn’t make 22 He _to his friend’s party when his parents asked him to go home A goes B was going C went D has gone 23 There’s a strange man behind us I think A we are followed B we are being followed C we are being following D we are following 24 Which of the following is the strongest advice? A You should get a hair- cut B If I were you, I’d get a hair-cut C You ought to get a hair- cut D You really must get a hair- cut 25 you mind if I use your dictionary? A Wil B Do C Can D Did 26 Mr Vo Van Kiet, _ was our former Prime Minister, was born in Vinh Long A that B whose C Who D whom 27 All that rubbish will have to be at once A get rid of B got rid of C got rid D getting rid of 28 The football match was postponed _the bad weather A because B in spite C despite D because of 29 _students attended the meeting that there weren’t enough chairs for all of them A Too many B So many C.So few D So much 30 Maria: “Thanks for the lovely evening.” – Diana: “ _.” A Oh, that’s right B No, it’s not good C Yes, it’s really great D I’m glad you enjoyed it 31 “Please, will you just tidy your room, and stop _ excuses!” A having B making C doing D taking 32 The kitchen _ dirty because she has just cleaned it A may be B mustn’t be C can’t be D should be 33 “Buy me a newspaper on your way back, _?” A will you B don’t you C can’t you D you 34 The library card will give you free access _the Internet eight hours a day A on B to C in D from 35 John paid $2 for his meal, _he had thought it would cost A not so many as B less as C not as much D not so much as 36 He _to the doctor after the accident, but he continued to play instead A didn’t have to go B must have gone C couldn’t go D should have gone 37 The United States consists of fifty States, _has its own government A each of which B each of that C hence each D they each 38 Susan’s doctor insists _for a few days A her to rest B that she rest C her resting D that she is resting 39 _he arrived at the bust stop when the bus came A No sooner had B No longer has C No until had D Hardly had 40 “Should we bring a lot of money on the trip?” “Yes we decide to stay longer.” A In case B So that C Though D Because 41 At the interview, you will _ a lot of questions A asked B be asked C asking D ask 42 He hopes that he _ become a civil engineer in the future A would be B will C be D is 43 Since _ here, I’ve learned a lot of English A came B to come C coming D come 44 I want to know how the story _ A stops B ends C stopped D ended 45 This kind of medicine is quickly _ into the body A entered B absorbed C gone D introduced 46 It is impossible to _ why different people like different things? A account B cause C reason D explain 47 The young soldier _ at the target and fired A pointed B aimed C directed D tried 48 She sang less beautifully than I _ A wished B hoped C expected D demanded 49 Smoking is _ to your health A harmful B useful C essential D wonderful 50 Attending all the lectures is important _ university students A in B with C about D to 51 Are you acquainted _ this lady? A with B to C by D about 52 Is she capable _ using computers? A about B of C with D on 53 Hurry, or you will be late _ the meeting A at B to C from D for 54 The city center was crowded _ tourists A to B with C from D for 55 You have to study harder to keep pace _ your classmates A with B in C on D at 56 They _ tomorrow at 12:30 A will leave B are leaving C are going to leave D leave 57 He cannot accept the invitation _ his duty A thanks to B because of C despite D as 58 _ a kind man he is! A What B Which C How D Why 59 The doctor advised the patient to stay _ the crowds A away from B out of C with D off 60 A person can stand _ under the water in one minute A stay B to stay C stayed D staying III LANGUAGE FUNTIONS (0.5 pt) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes the sentences 61 –“Do you agree that our present sources of energy will soon end?" –“ _” A Yes, it might B No, I don't C Yes, I think so D Yes, we 62 –“ _.” –“It was really interesting.” ... _ to Witney I ( 89- live) _ there since I left school,” the girl (90 reply) _ II WORD FORMS (1.5 pts) 91 Bill Gates is a _ story of an entrepreneur (succeed) 92 Novelists are... serious storms of 25th January 199 0, when most of Britain was hit by daytime winds of up to 173 km/h On this (71) _ 47 people were killed, even though, unlike in 198 7, the weather forecasters... it may kill all members of a species in an (94 ) affected _ (affect) area Pollution makes streams, lakes, and (95 ) coastal _ (coast) waters (96 ) _ unpleasant (please) to look at,