Choose the word or phrase A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage: 2.0pts Every year many people in the world learn English.. Some of them are young children[r]
(1)ENTRANCE EXAM (1-3) Supply the correct verb forms: The last tsunami disaster in Japan in March ( cause ) a lot of serve damages People said that the fishing village ( destroy ) in a heavy storm the day before No one ( know ) when he will come (4-13) Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in each sentence: believe that we should preserve the tropical rainforests in the world A Consumers B Aliens C Conservationists D Tourists How long did it take you to the village? A getting B to get C for getting D get _they use energy-saving light bulbs, their electricity bill is still enormous A Since B When C Although D If Vietnamese students have to leave _class on Christmas Day A in B to C from D for Computers are playing an important role both in our homes and at work A increase B increasing C increased D increasingly Peter frequently the chickens after finishing his homework A feeds B is feeding C has fed D feeding 10 The undeveloped country needs to develop _in order to attract foreign investment A conclusion B microorganism C infrastructure D tradition 11 Assignments through access to the Internet A can B is done C can be done D be done 12 _the night before Christmas, Santa Clause enters each house to give children gifts A In B At C For D On 13 What would you if you away by aliens? A took B take C are taken D were taken (14-21) Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in the following passage: Friendship is (14) _to us Everyone needs friendship In all our lives, we cannot live (15) friendship just as we cannot survive without air and water Friendship gives us a feeling of (16) and encourages us to go ahead all the time But real friendship is not (17) to find True friendship must be sincere and unconditional It is based (18) mutual understanding, not on mutual benefit Some people try to get (19) _from their friends, and their friends also try to make use of them If such a relationship is (20) _friendship, we need no friends (21) _all 14 A needed B good C important D unimportant 15 A with B in C without D for 16 A idea B love C importance D warmth 17 A easy B easily C hard D difficult 18 A in B on C at D for 19 A it B that C something D anything 20 A called B the C named D thought 21 A get B with C at D of (22-24) Choose the underlined word or phrase that needs correcting: 22 Tom has to go to the dentist’s because of he has a toothache A B C D 23 Mr Pike, that got the award last month, is a good doctor A B C D 24 If you aren’t successfully, try your best to overcome the difficulty A B C D 24A They say that the weather would be better in the coastal city tomorrow afternoon A B C D 24B They kept to finish the work although the weather was terrible A B C C 24C/ The material is made from cotton is usually strong and hard-wearing A B C D (25-28) Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence: (2) 25 What about to her reply? She’s looking forward to hearing from you (response) 26 _, Vietnamese women usually wear the ao dai on their wedding day (Tradition) 27 Snow in April is an unusual _ in the area (occur) 28 In a few year’s time, our houses will be by solar energy (hot) (29-32) Read the advertisement and then decide whether the statements that follow are True or False Write True or False in your answer sheet: Energy is very important in modern life People use energy to run machines, heat and cool their homes, cook, give light, transport people and products from place to place Most energy nowadays comes from fossil fuels-petroleum, coal, and natural gas However, burning fossil fuels causes pollution Also, if we don’t find new kinds of energy, we will use up all the fossil fuels in the twenty-first century Scientists are working to find other kinds of energy for the future What might these sources of energy be? 29 30 31 32 Energy is collected for use in their homes We burn coal to produce electricity Air pollution comes from the burning of fossil fuels Scientists aren’t doing research into alternative energy sources _ _ _ _ (33-36) Rewrite the sentences so that they are nearest in meaning to the sentence printed before them: 33 With hard work, he can improve his pronunciation quickly If he 34 Let’s meet this afternoon and practice our English Why 35 Dick continued to work although he was too tired Dick went 36 Cinderella is the name of the film They have named 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 Amy doesn’t use a computer, so her work is very difficult to read If _ Although Lan didn’t feel well, she went to work In spite of _ I would like to have a special present at Christmas I wish My sister is a hard student She always does her homework before going to class My sister, who I am looking forward to receiving a good response from you I am _ This shirt is a high quality product It is very expensive This shirt, _ I asked them “Are you having a party tomorrow?” I asked We last went to London two years ago We haven’t _ They last visited Phong Nha Cave last summer The last time _ I last met him in HCMC months ago It’s three months Because he is too old, he can hardly anything His age prevents _ (3) ENTRANCE EXAM (1-3) Supply the correct verb forms: If the weather here ( be ) _ better now, we’d go on a picnic ( You, ever tell) the lies to anyone ? When I came, they ( prepare ) _ to start their trip (4-13) Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in each sentence: Many people were injured when the building A destroyed B struck C collapsed D occurred The _of the volcano was a terrible disaster A eruption B cyclone C prediction D shift He thinks the Internet is very useful, _? A doesn’t he B isn’t he C doesn’t it D isn’t it Children _are good at home and in school will receive presents from Santa Claus A who B which C whom D whose She suggests _on a picnic next Sunday A go B to go C going D should go Adults celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival it is often thought as a festival for children only A because B although C however D therefore 10 Most of the earthquakes in the world occur _the Ring of Fire A at B on C from D in 11 Please turn _the volume I can’t hear the world news well A on B up C down D off 12 “Let’s go to the pop concert!” – “ _”.A All right B We go C Yes, please D You’re going 13 What you think of American films?” – “ _” A Yes, I B No, I don’t C I like them D I think of them very much (14-21) Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in the following passage: A gesture is an action that sends a message from one person to another (14) using words We use gestures to communicate (15) _others There are some gestures that have completely different meaning depending on when and (16) _they are used When an American wants (17) that something is OK or good, he raises his hand and makes a circle with his thumb and forefinger The circle sign has only one meaning for him He might be (18) _to learn that in other countries it can mean something very different (19) _Japan, for instance, it is the gesture (20) money In France it means “zero” or “worthless” Such differences can lead to all kinds of misunderstanding when foreigners meet But why is it that the same gesture has (21) many different meanings? 14 A with B without C don’t D not 15 A on B for C to D with 16 A place B time C where D way 17 A show B to show C shown D showing 18 A surprise B surprising C surprisingly D surprised 19 A In B For C From D With 20 A of B against C for D to 21 A such B so C very D so that (22-24) Choose the underlined word or phrase that needs correcting: 22 I haven’t smoked since a long time A B C D 23 If I have to many homework tonight, I will not be able to attend the concert A B C D 24 She likes listening to music and to look after her cat in her free time A B C D 24B More than 350 million people say English as their mother tongue A B C D 24C Why don’t we use energy- saving bulbs to reducing electricity? A B C D 24D I was late for class this morning because my alarm clock didn’t ring off A B C D (4) (25-28) Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence: 35 Energy-saving bulbs should be used to save _ (electric) 36 Is military service in this country? (compel) 37 Thousands of inhabitants were killed on May 12 (disaster) 38 Increased traffic _widening the roads (necessity) (29-32) Read the advertisement and then decide whether the statements that follow are True or False Write True or False in your answer sheet: Vietnam’s New Year is officially known as Tet It begins between January twenty-first and February nineteenth The exact date changes from year to year Tet lasts ten days The first three days are the most important Vietnamese people believe that what people act during those days will influence the whole year As a result, they make every effort to avoid arguments and smile as much as possible Vietnamese people believe that the first person through the door on New Year’s Day brings either good or bad luck Children receive lucky money as they in other countries 29 30 31 32 Tet occurs in late January or early February There are two weeks for Lunar New Year People should not argue with each other at Tet The first visitor on New Year’s Day brings good or bad luck T F (33-36) Rewrite the sentences so that they are nearest in meaning to the sentence printed before them: 33 They haven’t decided the exact time of the match yet The exact time _ 34 It was after midnight Hoverer , we did not feel tired Although 35 They stayed in a very luxurious hotel last summer The hotel 36 The last time they played tennis was two years ago They haven’t _ I don’t have a map, so I can’t show you the way If They hadn’t brought along an umbrella Therefore, they got wet Because _ Ho Chi Minh city lies on the River Sai Gon I was born in this city Ho Chi Minh city, My mother asked me “ Did you finish your homework ?” My mother asked me _ The hotel was very comfortable We stayed in that hotel in days The hotel _ They have decided to cut down on the numbers of lights in the house They decided to The air is badly polluted by exhaust fumes from cars Because there You must leave now or you will be late for school If The little boy doesn’t get up late in the morning any longer The little boy I can hardly this assignment I wish _ 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 ENTRANCE EXAM (5) (1-3) Supply the correct verb forms: He himself denied ( steal ) _ some important files of the company The weatherman expects the weather ( get ) _ finer today The storm reached and damaged this town heavily because the weather forecast ( experience ) _ incorrectly (4-13) Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in each sentence: The building was totally _in the fire A destroyed B repaired C collapsed D broken _are funnel-shaped storms which pass overland below a thunderstorm A Earthquakes B Volcanoes C Typhoons D Tornadoes You never goes to school late, _? A are you B aren’t you C you D don’t you Do you know the student on that bench ? A sits B sitting C sat D who sitting They left early _the show was boring A because B although C so D but I wish this entrance examination easier A is B are C were D can be 10 We sheltered _the rain in a doorway A for B from C under D in 11 People use the Internet _many different purposes A on B in C with D for 12 “Thank you very much!” – “ _” A Of course B Indeed C Not at all D Nothing 13 “I’m afraid I’ve broken your ruler” – “ _” A Don’t mention it B Not at all C It’s the same D Don’t worry about it (14-21) Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in the following passage: Are you looking for a cheap, clean, (14) _source of power that doesn’t cause (15) or waste natural resources ? Look no further than solar energy from our sun At present, most of our electricity comes (16) the use of coal, gas, oil, or nuclear power This power could be (17) by the sun One percent of the solar energy that reaches the Earth is enough to provide power for the total population Many countries (18) _ already using solar energy Solar panels are placed on the (19) of a house and the Sun’s energy is used to heat water The energy can be stored for a number of days, (20) _on cloudy days you can use solar energy too Sweden has an advanced solar energy program There, all buildings will be heated by solar energy and cars will use solar power (21) of gas by the year 2015 14 A old B effective C electric D easy 15 A garbage B energy C electricity D pollution 16 A to B for C from D up 17 A provided B prevented C polluted D reduced 18 A will B have C are D were 19 A floor B roof C side D wall 20 A because B but C if D so 21 A instead B except C addition D because (22-24) Choose the underlined word or phrase that needs correcting: 22 We saw an UFO at about ten o’clock last night A B C D 23 It’s a long time since I have visited the capital A B C D 24 We think that Mother’s Day should celebrate nationwide A B C D 24B Thank you for inviting me to the party I wish I can but I can’t A B C D (25-28) Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence: 25 Most accidents can be avoided if people pay more _ (attend) (6) 26 The fans were extremely _because their team lost (appoint) 27 Farmers are trying to their chickens before Tet (fat) 28 Going abroad for studying is becoming popular nowadays (increase) (29-32) Read the advertisement and then decide whether the statements that follow are True or False Write True or False in your answer sheet: Zamenhof invented a new language called Esperanto to improve understanding between people of different countries He showed Esperanto to his friends to find out what they thought about it Later in the same year he went to study at a university in Moscow He wanted to improve Esperanto Zamenhof's friends then worked hard to spread the new language They tried to persuade schools throughout the world to teach it However, only a few people today speak Esperanto because more and more people use English as a foreign language T F 29 Esperanto is a new language 30 Zamenhof went to Moscow to improve Esperanto 31 His friends helped him to spread Esperanto 32 More and more people use Esperanto today (33-36) Rewrite the sentences so that they are nearest in meaning to the sentence printed before them: 33 I think you should apply for that job If 34 Because of her carelessness, Lan broke the glass Because Lan _ 35 BKAV is a program Its performance is really good The program _ 36 They stopped going out with each other two years ago They haven’t _ 37 “You don’t study hard, I think you will fail the next exam” Nam’s father said to him Nam’s father suggested _ 38 Justin said, “I’ll it tomorrow, Mom” Justin said to _ 39 Lan doesn’t have enough time to it well If Lan 40 “What about clean up your room today, my son?” My Mom suggested _ 41 There isn’t any tree in my garden I wish _ 42 Nam’s test result is better than mine My test result is not _ 43 Mai is cleverer than her brother Mai’s brother is not _ 44 This story is more boring than that novel That novel is 45 That action movie was more thrilling than this horror one This horror movie is _ ENTRANCE EXAM (1-3) Supply the correct forms of Verbs or Tenses : She stopped ( answer ) the phone, then she kept ( cook) The man said to me that some one ( stand ) _ in front of the gate then (7) Look ! The sky is cloudy, it ( rain ) soon (4-13) Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in each sentence: Family members who live apart try to be together _ Tet A on B in C at D to I was delighted _my presents A with B of C at D in I am your close friend, _? A am not I B am I not C aren’t I D am I The electric light bulb _by Thomas Edison A is invented B was invented C invents D invented I enjoy _gourmet meals A cooked B be cook C cook D cooking If Mr Robertson became rich, he travel around the world A can B will C would D should 10 Wearing casual clothes makes students _self-confident when they are in their favorite clothes A feel B felt C fall D fell 11 The women and animals you saw on TV were from China A that B which C whom D who 12 The air is polluted there’s too much traffic A however B because C therefore D but 13 “Congratulations! You made a hat-trick today.” – “ ” A Thank you I’m glad you like it C Thank you so much That’s very kind of you B Thanks It’s the whole team’s effort D Thank you Everybody can solve this problem (14-21) Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in the following passage: Christmas is a family celebration and many of the customs center on children When they go to bed (14) Christmas Eve, children hang up a pillow case or a sack for their (15) Traditionally, it should be a stocking, (16) a stocking wouldn’t hold (17) to satisfy today’s kids While the children are (18) _, so the custom goes, Father Christmas or Santa Claus, (19) _(but only to children who have been good) He travels fro the North Pole in a sleigh (20) _is pulled by reindeer After landing on the roof, Father Christmas climbs (21) _the chimney and puts presents in the sacks that the children have left out 14 A on B in C to D at 15 A decorations B presents C preparations D letters 16 A despite B because C but D and 17 A enough B too C so D such 18 A separate B nominate C ancient D asleep 19 A will come B comes C came D would come 20 A who B whom C whose D which 21 A up B on C down D in (22-24) Choose the underlined word or phrase that needs correcting: 22 One percent of the solar energy that reaches the earth are enough to provide power for the total population A B C D He came to the show late even though there was a traffic jam A B C D 24 Mrs Green suggested to go to the beach A B C D 24A All students in high schools always try to study hard so that they can go into an university A B C D (25-28) Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence: 23 25 26 27 28 Many _say that is the best method to adopt (environment) The result was, however, What a shame! (satisfy) _, UFOs are still mysterious things (science) In Europe, there is a scheme for refrigerators, freezers, washing machines (label) (29-32) Read the advertisement and then decide whether the statements that follow are True or False Write True or False in your answer sheet: Pollution is a major problem of our times Air, water and land are all polluted Poor waste disposal is to blame for many of the problems and the situation is particularly acute in heavily industrialized and over-populated regions Pollution of the atmosphere has led to the destruction of the ozone layer and to the green house effect Other environmental problems have been caused by too rapid a use of resources There are far fewer fish in the sea because of over-fishing and (8) the destruction of the rain forests is having unforeseen ecological consequences Battery farming provides a lot of food but involves keeping animals in unnatural and unhealthy condition 29 Pollution is an important problem nowadays _ 30 Pollution of the atmosphere has destroyed the ozone layer _ 31 There are more fish in the sea due to over-fishing _ 32 Battery farming provides a lot of food and involves keeping animals in good condition _ (33-36) Rewrite the sentences so that they are nearest in meaning to the sentence printed before them: 33 “I will repaint my house for Tet”, my uncle said to me My uncle said to me his 34 We started cooking for the party two hours ago We have _ 35 I’m sorry David cannot be in Hue for the festival I wish 36 The program was too interesting for any of us to turn the TV off It was 37 You can’t go into a bar until you are 21 in most states If ………………………………………………………………………………… 38 “Sue will try to find Joe”, said Samantha Samantha said that ……………………………………………………………………… 39 “How did it happen?” he asked his mother-in-law He asked his mother-in law …………………………………………………………… 40 I want to take a long vacation now, but I can’t I wish I ………………………………………………………………………………… Word forms: Give the correct form of word 41- Nga looks so with short hair ( beauty ) 42- Telephone was Alexander Graham Bell’s He _ it in 1890 ( invent) 43-. , I lost my keys on the way home ( fortune ) 44- Sit down and your dinner , please (enjoyment) 45- It’s _for students to wear uniform at school (compel) 46- She disagreed with what we said (violent) 47- Dreams can be a rich source of for an artist (inspire) 48- If Nam his English better , he will get a higher position in his company (improvement) 49 _is based on shared interest ( friend ) 50 It is much more to buy that motorbike ( economy ) 51 The of people prefer TV to radio ( major ) 52 Today, the Internet is used We can see a lot of products advertised on it ( commerce ) 53 That has composed a lot of beautiful songs ( music ) 54 I can complete a English test if you want ( speak ) 55 While the girls lack _, boys often overestimate their abilities (confide) 56 Petit is only 16 years old, but he can live _ (depend) ENTRANCE EXAM (1-3) Supply the correct forms of Verbs or Tenses : Don’t forget ( take ) _ a raincoat with you in case of ( catch ) _a coming heavy rain He said that he ( come ) _ here the following day If he ( study ) _ harder, he will be able to pass the final exam (4-13) Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in each sentence: Mid-Fall Festival is celebrated in Viet Nam _the 15th of August in lunar year A in B on C at D to (9) It took hours to free the victims the collapsed building A to B at C in D from Nobody can deny the benefits of the Internet in our life, ? A can he B can’t she C can they D can’t they Remember television before going to bed A turn off B to turn off C turned off D that to turn off Lan wishes she _Australia next summer vacation A visited B could visit C can visit D will visit The new secretary is tired of _ all the time A ordering B to be ordered C being ordered D being to order 10 The man _daughter has just won the first prize in the English speaking contest is a famous environmentalist A who B which C whose D that 11 We shall go on a picnic if the weather fine tomorrow A is B will be C can be D to be 12 Tom is very intelligent , he’s lazy A So B But C Therefore D However 13 “Happy New Year” - “ .“ A Happy New Year B Of course C You, too D The same to you (14-16) Choose the underlined word or phrase that needs correcting: 14 The good news made her feel happily A B C D 15 They have known each other in 1983, haven’t they? A B C D 16 The weather yesterday was so bad for us to go on a picnic A B C D 16A Last Sunday, the girls have gone to the Temple of Literature with their parents A B C D 16B The doctor said me that he wasn’t at home on Sunday A B C D 16C Though the man felt very tired, but he did not stop working A B C D 16D We’ll get better grades if we studied hard in this semester A B C D (17-24) Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in the following passage: Children are the real focus of birthday parties in Australia and they (17 it much the same way as children in American and England Family and friends gather together and the birthday child has a cake, (18) _is usually sponge cake with icing , topped with as many (19) as the child’s age Some favorite foods served at this birthday celebration (20) sausage rolls, chips, fresh fruit, cheese cakes and lollies Another similarity (21) birthday celebrations in America and England is the music and games that (22) _as well as the guests bringing gifts Homes are often decorated (23) balloons inside as well as at the front gate to (24) _everyone know that this is the location of the party Birthdays are also held at fast-food restaurants like Mc Donald’s or Pizza Hut, and there is always birthday cake for the party guests 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 A celebrate A who A flowers A is A on A play A with A show B take B whose B gifts B are B of B to play B of B get C organize C which C cakes C has C to C are playing C for C let D decorate D that D candles D have D with D are played D in D tell (25-28) Read the weather forecast and then decide whether the statements that follow are True or False At six o’clock yesterday evening, the River Thames burst its banks and flooded a wide area By nine o’clock the floods had reached the town of Dorchester The main street was soon under feet of water Fire engines arrived quickly to pump away the water, but heavy rain made their jobs very difficult The rain has finally stopped, the river level is falling and the weather forecast is good, but the floods have caused extensive damage Luckily, nobody was hurt or injured 25 26 27 28 The floods hit the town of Dorchester Fire engines had no difficulty in pumping away the water The town was completely destroyed by the floods A large number of people were hurt (10) (29-32) Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence : 29 30 31 32 Our visit to Ha Long Bay was great It was such a(n) experience (forget) Some designers have _ the ao dai by printing lines of poetry on it (modern) Working with computers doesn’t come to most of us in the 21 st century (nature) His _ as leader of the party was announced this morning (nominate) (33-36) Rewrite the sentences so that they are nearest in meaning to the sentence printed before them: 33 “What have you prepared for the coming exam, Nam?” I asked 34 The reason for her leaving the meeting early was that she was very sick Because _ 35 I advise Alice to take a shower instead of a bath to save water If I _ 36 She hasn’t written to him for six months They stopped _ THE END (11) ENTRANCE EXAM (1-3) Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others: A fashion A worked A cloths B champagne B promised B institutes C efficiency C advised C styles D grocery D reached D earthquakes (4-13) Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in each sentence: 10 11 12 13 The unit of of Viet Nam is VND A currency B paper money C coins D cheque Mass _makes more products available A production B improvement C demand D industry We can protect our environment and save a lot of money by buying products A used B recycled C waste D recycling I am able to attend the course, , Sir? A am I B am not I C am I not D aren’t I If everyone ready, we’ll begin the lesson A is B was C were D are I asked her _she could use a computer A so B if C whether D both B and C are correct He never forgets his trip to Hue, _was the old capital of Vietnam under the Nguyen Dynasty A which B where C in which D that the pollution in that river is awfully bad, the water is not fit to drink A Because of B As C When D Although My friends come to stay _us Christmas A to / at B with / in C with / at D to / in “I’m taking my entrance exam next month.” - “ .” A Congratulations B Well done C Yes, please D Good luck (14-16) Choose the underlined word or phrase that needs correcting: 14 15 16 The teacher asked us to discuss that topic but don’t make much noise A B C D The number of students who have been questioned on this matter are quite small A B C D The test was too difficult that all of us couldn’t finish it well A B C D (17-24) Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in the following passage: Many rivers and lakes around the world are polluted The discharge of (17) _materials by factories and households (18) pollution to rivers and lakes The Rhine River in Europe and the Great Lakes in North America set good examples of a river and lakes that are polluted Their water (19) _.The (20) _thing is happening to the sea In (21) _instance, certain factories in Japan dumped industrial waste (22) _the sea Many people suffered from lead or mercury poisoning after eating fish (23) in such polluted waters Pollution in certain areas of the sea is now reaching dangerous (24) 17 A exhaust B waste C disposal D rubbish 18 A leads B gives C causes D subjects 19 A can’t be drunk B can’t be drink C is not to drink D is not drink 20 A one B more C such D same 21 A one B other C such D this 22 A on B into C for D at 23 A being caught B catching C caught D to be caught 24 A grades B ladders C scales D levels (25-28) Read the passage and then decide whether the statements that follow are True or False English is one of the most popular languages in the world It comes second in the number of speakers after Chinese In Viet Nam, more and more people are studying English, considering it a key to success However, not everyone knows how to learn English effectively (12) The best way to improve the four skills, speaking, listening, reading, and writing, is to practice regularly You should make use of every opportunity to speak English with friends in class or at English speaking clubs or even with yourselves in front of the mirror Learning by heart all the words does not help much if you not read a lot because you will easily forget what you have learnt Reading books, listening to radio and watching films are better ways to memorize words Besides, English learners should not be so shy because making mistakes is unavoidable in learning foreign languages Practicing speaking a lot is a good way to correct your mistakes 25 26 27 28 The most popular language in the world is English If you want to improve the four skills, the best way will be to practice them regularly In order to memorize words, learning by heart all of them is better than reading books, listening to radio and watching films It can’t be avoided or prevented if somebody learning a foreign language makes mistakes _ _ _ (29-32) Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence : 29 30 31 32 The of mobile phones has soared in the last few years (popular) The holiday has gone by fast (amaze) Many colorful flowers _her birthday party last night (beauty) Their work was _ They should try their best to make more effort (appoint) (33-36) Rewrite the sentences so that they are nearest in meaning to the sentence printed before them: 33 That young scientist is working in a laboratory which has a lot of chemicals The laboratory 34 I don’t have enough money to buy that laptop If _ 35 Why not prepare the lessons carefully before taking an exam? I suggest the lessons 36 When did they first use this kind of energy-saving bulb? How long is THE END _ (13) ENTRANCE EXAM (1-3) Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others: A instead B head C eat D weather A replace B raise C badly D save A caused B promised C advertised D raised (4-13) Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in each sentence: The heavy rain prevented us playing soccer A about B off C over D from Many people like going to the countryside _their weekends A at B in C for D on I arrived in Singapore _the evening of Tuesday A in B on C at D of I suggest out to eat for a change A go B went C to go D going The machine _if you press this button A would stop B stop C will stop D stopping If I knew her address, I you A will tell B should tell C would tell D told 10 Easter, a joyful festival, _in many countries A is celebrating B celebrates C celebrate D is celebrated 11 _the sun was shining, it wasn't very warm A Because B When C While D Although 12 My father, _sense of humor distinguishes him from others, is really considerate and generous A who B which C he D whose 13 Ba : That's an excellent drawing, Hoa Hoa : A Yes, I think so B It's nice of you to say so C Well done D That's a good idea (14-21) Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in the following passage: Why does man want to go to other planets (14) _the Solar System? Just for adventure? True, there is adventure in space travel But a (15) _to other planets would also be (16) For example, space stations could be built that would give us valuable information about the weather In space stations (17) _around the earth, man could live and study the cloud formation on (18) surface These formations could tell us what weather to (19) in any part of the world at any time (20) information would be very useful to pilots, to ship captains, and even to farmers (21) _must set dates for planting and harvesting 14 A on B in C at D of 15 A travel B fly C trip D A and C are right 16 A practice B practiced C practicing D practical 17 A moves B moving C moved D movable 18 A his B her C its D their 19 A hope B believe C expect D consider 20 A These B Those C So D Such 21 A which B who C whom D whose (22-24) Choose the underlined word or phrase that needs correcting: 22 Don't throw these things away because they can be making into new products A B C D 23 To take part active in this charity program, I suggest saving money and helping the poor in our neighborhood B C D A 24 I think that these ordinary light bulbs should be replaced of energy-saving bulbs A B C D (25-28) Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence: 25 Gas and oil _always increases in cold weather (consume) 26 If we keep on _the air, more and more people will cope with respiratory problems (pollution) (14) 27 Lan ran down the hall to greet her cousins (excite) 28 are fighting to save the marine life (Conserve) (29-32) Read the passage and then decide whether the statements that follow are True or False Write True or False in your answer sheet: The word UFO stands for Unidentified Flying Object UFOs are strange objects that some people claim to have seen in the sky and believe UFOs are spacecraft from another planet Many other people consider them just as atmospheric phenomena, hallucinations or tricks of light Some people believe that UFOs are real objects, not hallucinations Some people even claimed they themselves had seen a UFO and man-like creatures on it The UFO was able to turn round, stop in mid-air and go up very quickly It flew at remarkably speed In 1971, two men claimed that aliens from a UFO had captured and taken them aboard These aliens examined them and then freed them afterwards Hundreds of UFO sightings have been reported No one can be sure when these reports will finish Are we alone in the universe? We hope the question will be answered in the near future 29 It is known to everyone that UFOs are real objects 30 Some people said that they had seen UFOs 31 They have reported hundreds of UFO sightings 32 According to two men, they were freed after being examined by some aliens from a UFO (33-36) Rewrite the sentences so that they are nearest in meaning to the sentence printed before them: 33 Why don’t we check the machine before we use it? I suggest the machine 34 I don’t have enough money, so I don’t go on a trip with you this summer vacation If _ 35 You must hand in your reports by the end of next week Your reports 36 The singer’s picture appeared in this morning newspaper That’s the singer _ THE END (15) ENTRANCE EXAM (1-3) Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others: A environment B life C material D provide A oranges B celebrates C appliances D promises A naked B asked C decided D wanted (4-13) Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in each sentence: Tomorrow morning we are going to sit for a test _an hour and a half A at B about C for D on Her performance made a good impression _the audience A at B on C to D about Traveling _public transports is the way to save energy A on B in C by D at Nearly all is derived from the sun, either directly or indirectly A earth B energy C heat D form Mrs Brown has gone on a diet _, she hasn’t lost any weight A Because B Therefore C However D so We _from Tam since he went to America for his further study A not hear B didn’t hear C don’t hear D haven’t heard 10 If you are well -prepared for the exam, you _it well A will B would C did D won’t 11 The girl _eyes are blue comes from France A who B which C whose D that 12 It’s difficult to _what our life would be like without electricity A see B remember C imagine D expect 13 A: What a beautiful song you sang last night! B: A No problem B You’re welcome C Thank you D That’s great (14-21) Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in the following passage: With increasing development and (14) _of computer technology there is a new disease to worry (15) computer “viruses” programs designed to damage and infect (16) in companies, homes, and universities These viruses spread (17) _and make it difficult for affected systems to proceed The virus secretly attaches (18) _to other programs and then deletes (19) changes files The damage is generally activated by using the computer’s clock Then any program that is saved may (20) _exposed to the virus, including programs spread through telephone connectives Because of the increasing incidents of virus infection, businesses and agencies are becoming (21) _in sharing software Security needs to be increased and protection programs are being developed 14 A useful B using C usefully D use 15 A about B in C at D of 16 A computers B newspapers C magazines D books 17 A weakly B strongly C quickly D slowly 18 A themselves B itself C himself D yourself 19 A or B but C and D although 20 A is B are C be D being 21 A easily B careless C careful D difficult (22-24) Choose the underlined word or phrase that needs correcting: 22 23 24 The baby laughed happy as she played with her toys A B C D She broke the vase in the living room because her carelessness A B C D My father is going to have his car service before we have a trip to Vung Tau A B C D (25-28) Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence: 25 26 One of the most famous tourist in Hue is Hoi An , he never said that he was innocent (attract) (interest) (16) 27 Acting is very _.You’ve got to really push yourself if you want to succeed 28 If we keep on _the sea, marine life will be endangered (compete) (pollute) (29-32) Read the passage and then decide whether the statements that follow are True or False Write True or False in your answer sheet: When a disaster such as an earthquake or a flood strikes, time is often a critical factor in providing needed food, water and shelter for people who are suddenly homeless and exposed to the elements Ideally, the erection of a shelter should take a short time The emergency use of tents has been the conventional answer to these situations However, in many cases, those left homeless are in need of shelter for an extensive period of time The temporary and insufficient nature of tent housing does not meet these long-term requirements 29 30 31 32 The passage is about shelter for people left suddenly homeless We can slowly provide shelter for homeless people of disaster Tents are used as shelters in the emergency cases Time is the most important factor in providing needed things for the victims of natural disaster _ _ _ _ (33-36) Rewrite the sentences so that they are nearest in meaning to the sentence printed before them: 33 34 I myself made a birthday card for my dad He loves the card very much My dad Ba doesn’t remember borrowing me a dictionary I wish _ 35 “Why don’t we delay the picnic until next Sunday?” Hoa said Hoa suggested the _ 36 The last time we had a party was last Christmas We haven’t THE END (17) ENTRANCE EXAM (1-3) Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others: A increase B jeans C treasure D creature A watches B factories C practices D oranges A laughed B weighed C ploughed D played (4-13) Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in each sentence: The moon is the only place in that human beings have visited A the air B sky C space D atmosphere They received _advice from the teachers that they made a lot of progress men A such good B so good C such a good D so good an No parking is allowed in front of this hotel, ? A isn't it B is it C are they D aren't they They each other since they at university A have known - are B had known - were C knew - were D have known - were We can’t swim in this river _the water is polluted A because of B although C since D if Doing driving is a way to save energy A more B fewer C not D less 10 That’s the girl mother tongue is French A which B that C of which D whose 11 In the 1600s, Galileo was the first person to look at the moon _a telescope A through B across C in D inside 12 Alice is not satisfied her preparations for the birthday party A in B out C with D on 13 _, he will die A If the child is sent to the hospital B Unless the child is sent to the hospital C Because the child is sent to the hospital D So the child is sent to the hospital (14-21) Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in the following passage: Long ago a lot of people (14) the moon was a god Other people thought it was just a light in the sky And others thought it was a big (15) _cheese! The telescopes were made And men saw that the moon was really another world They wondered (16) _it was like They dreamed of going there On July 20, 1969, that dream came (17) Two American men landed on the moon (18) names were Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin The first thing the men found was that the moon is covered (19) _dust The dust is so thick that the men left footprints where they walked Those were the first marks a living thing had ever made on the moon And they could (20) _there for years and years There is no wind or rain to wipe them off The two men dug up dirt and (21) _rocks to bring back to earth for study 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 A thought A form A how A real A Their A by A stay A got up B guessed B stone B which B true C told C ball C that C unreal B His C Its B for B remain B gave up C to C be C picked up D said D round D what D untrue D Theirs D with D All are correct D set up (22-24) Choose the underlined word or phrase that needs correcting: 22 If there were flying saucers, there would be traces of their land A B C D 23 The boy hated having get up very early in the morning A B C D 24 We think that Mother’s Day should celebrate nationwide A B C D (25-28) Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence: 25 I start my day by reading _and writing replies (correspond) (18) 26 He takes great _in his children’s success (proud) 27 , the damage was only minor (Happy) 28 Robert is old enough to be _of his parents (depend) (29-32) Read the passage and then decide whether the statements that follow are True or False Write True or False in your answer sheet: Jeans are the most popular kind of clothing in the world They are popular almost everywhere, in Japan, France, Indonesia and Brazil Rich people and poor people wear them Young people and even some old people wear them, too In the United States, they are the only kind of traditional clothes In other countries, young people wear them because they want to look modern Jeans are sign of youth and independence Everyone wants to be modern, young and independent T 29 30 31 32 Jeans can’t be seen in Asian Only poor people wear Jeans Jeans are the traditional clothes in USA Jeans are the symbol of youth and independence F (33-36) Rewrite the sentences so that they are nearest in meaning to the sentence printed before them: 33 What’s Mary’s date of birth? When 34 We couldn’t get nearer because of the police The police wouldn’t _ 35 The news was so good that she smiled happily It was 36 Peter is proud of being a good computer programmer Peter takes THE END (19) ENTRANCE EXAM 10 (1-3) Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others: A nation B danger C volcanic D tornado A question B national C imagination D solution A horses B chooses C rises D houses (4-13) Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in each sentence: They all made the same comment, quite independent each other A with B of C from D on It’s no good the teacher about your failure A to tell B tell C telling D told If Nam is as sick as you say, he see a doctor A better B could C would rather D had better Do you know what time the train _to Paris? A reaches B gets C arrives D stops I’ll cook the breakfast if you really want me to, but I’d rather you _it A cooked B to cook C will cook D cooking Have you got time to discuss your work or are you to leave? A thinking B planned C around D about 10 I shall the job to the best of my A ability B capacity C knowledge D talent 11 You are _who noticed the accident A the single B the only C the only one D only one 12 She is going to the teacher to have her homework _ A correcting B corrected C correct D being corrected 13 It took me a long time to _glasses A get used to wear B be used to wear C getting used to wear D get used to wearing (14-21) Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in the following passage: Nowadays, (14) is one of the compulsory subjects in many large schools in our city My school is (15) those that have just been equipped with a rather modern computer system This system (16) _of 30 machines linked to the internet and (17) _by Windows XP All the students in my school (18) _doing this new subject (19) it has helped us very much in learning other ones, especially English By using effective tools on the internet (20) _Google, we can easily find necessary data in (21) _ to a better task in our study 14 A informations B information C informatics D informative 15 A among B included C in D inside 16 A includes B contains C involves D consists 17 A ran B run C operated D B and C 18 A enjoy B enjoyed C love D A and C 19 A so that B because C though D despite 20 A such as B since C like D as 21 A case B so C as D order (22-24) Choose the underlined word or phrase that needs correcting: 22 23 24 Environmental pollution is one of the most serious problems face mankind today A B C D The person is nominated the most effective activist comes from Le Hong Phong High School A B C D Why don’t we stop eating chicken to avoid infected with bird flu? A B C D (25-28) Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence: 25 26 27 Smoking can cause _diseases (respire) In _to air pollution, big cities are faced with overcrowding (add) It rained _for three days (continue) (20) 28 We looked for her but she had _into the crowd (appear) (29-32) Read the passage and then decide whether the statements that follow are True or False Write True or False in your answer sheet: The Internet has rapidly developed and become part of our daily life It's a very fast and convenient way to get information People use the Internet for many purposes: education, communication, entertainment and commerce The Internet helps people communicate with friends and relatives by means of e-mail or chatting However, the Internet has limitations It is time-consuming and costly It is also dangerous because of viruses and bad programs On the other hand, the Internet users sometimes have to suffer various risks such as spam or electronic junk mail, and personal information leaking So, while enjoying surfing, be alert! 29 30 31 32 It is uneasy to get information when using the Internet We can communicate with our friends by means of email There are many viruses and bad programs on the Internet Be careful when enjoying surfing _ _ _ _ (33-36) Rewrite the sentences so that they are nearest in meaning to the sentence printed before them: 33 Her ability to run a company really impresses me What I _ 34 The hardware of that computer was infected with viruses That computer _ 35 She had to the washing, but she didn’t She forgot 36 His mother is interested in watching video films His mother takes _ THE END (21) ENTRANCE EXAM 11 (1-3) Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others: A standard B parade C category D fashion A decided B beloved C acquainted D satisfied A lakes B writes C experiences D maps (4-13) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence: Don’t leave on the ground after your refreshment A foam B wrappings C dump D fume We must try our best to _the pollution in our city A avoid B increase C spoil D minimize A neon tube is believed an _device A energy-safe B energy-save C energy-saving D energy-saved Picture books young children like most of all are kept on the lower shelves A who B which C whose D where Mary opens the door greets her guests A and B or C so D without _he tried hard, he couldn’t lift up the package A When B Because C Unless D Although 10 How many people are there the earth? A in B over C on D to 11 We are here to provide good service _the public A for B to C with D from 12 “May I introduce myself? I’m Nicky” – “ _” A That’s right, I am B Oh, great! It’s very nice C Yes, let’s D By the way, I’m Shella 13 “ ” “Thanks a lot Happy Birthday to you!” A What a wonderful cake you’ve made for me C Congratulations! B You look so tired D How about going out for a drink? (14-21) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage: The Internet has made it possible for people (14) over the world to communicate with one another effectively and inexpensively Unlike traditional broadcasting media (15) _as radio and television, the Internet does not have a centralized distribution system Instead, an individual who has Internet access can communicate directly with anyone else on the Internet, make information (16) to others, find information provided by others, or sell products with a minimum (17) The Internet has doubled in size every to 14 months since it began in the late 1970s In 1981 only 213 computers (18) _connected to the Internet By 2000, the number had grown to more than 100 million The current number of people (19) _use the Internet can only be estimated One survey found that (20) _were 61 million Internet users (21) _at the end of 1996, 148 million at the end of 1998, and 407 million by the end of 2000 Some analysts said that the number of users was expected to double again by the end of 2002 14 A round B around C all D throughout 15 A so B such C same D well 16 A available B given C freely D ready 17 A price B money C cost D fee 18 A were B have been C will be D are 19 A whose B whom C who D which 20 A they B there C only D you 21 A worldwide B the world over C around the world D All are correct (22-24) Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting: 22 Let’s tell him about our trip to Ha Long Bay, will you? A B C D 23 Did the man in that shop helped you warmly? A B C D 24 The two boys often went to school on foot when they are young A B C D (22) (25-28) Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence: 25 Now we are in the age of space , searching for more information about the stars and other planets (explore) 26 Less public transport is now because of the shortage of staff (avail) 27 Birthday is one of the family (celebrate) 28 7.30 am on a Saturday is a rather _time for an appointment (convenient) (29-31) Read the passage and then decide whether the statements that follow are True or False Write True or False in your answer sheet: In the summer of 1959, something went wrong with the power plant that provides New York with electricity For a great many hours, life came almost to a standstill Trains refused to move and the people in them sat in the dark, powerless to anything Lifts stopped working, so that even if you were lucky enough not to be trapped between two floors, you had the unpleasant task of finding your way down hundreds of flights of stairs Famous streets like Broadway and Fifth Avenue in an instant became as gloomy and uninviting as the most remote back streets T F 29 When there was no electricity, life in New York seemed to stop 30 Trains in New York could move without electricity 31 When your lifts stop, you are lucky if you are not strapped 32 In this paragraph, Broadway is a famous theater in New York (33-36) Rewrite the sentences so that they are nearest in meaning to the sentence printed before them: 33 You are interested in reading the book I gave you I am glad _ 34 The weather will be bad tomorrow We can’t go on a picnic If the weather 35 My sister started studying English three years ago My sister has 36 The telephone was invented by Graham Bell Graham Bell _ THE END (23) ENTRANCE EXAM 12 (1-3) Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others: A danger B angry C language D passage A laughs B ploughs C roofs D maps A beloved B wicked C sacred D played (4-13) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence: Cut the cake into six pieces A same B like C alike D equal The statue _a great impression on anyone that saw it A made B did C gave D caused They took her to the International Hospital, is only a mile away A where B in which C which D that The sun was very bright, Mary put on her sunglasses A and B so C too D but all my warnings, he tried to fix the computer himself A Instead of B Because of C Although D Despite If someone _the shop, smile and say, “May I help you?” A will come B comes C came D would come 10 Remember to come at eight, ? A aren’t you B shall we C will you D don’t you 11 Won’t worry! My mother will take care the baby A after B about C of D to 12 “Congratulations!” – “ _” A Well, thank you B You are very kind to me C You are welcome D Thanks I’m amazed that I won the first prize 13 “ ” “I’d really rather you didn’t.” A Do you enjoy turning on the TV? C Is music program on the TV? B Would you mind if I turn on the TV? D You didn’t like watching TV, did you? (14-21) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage: Few people now question the reality of global warming and its effects on the world’s climate Many scientists put the blame for recent natural disasters on the increase n the world’s temperatures and are convinced that, more than (14) efore, the Earth is at (15) from the forces of the wind, rain, and sun According to them, global warming is making extreme weather events, (16) as hurricanes and droughts, even more severe and (17) _sea levels all around the world to (18) Environmental groups are putting pressure on governments to take actions to reduce the (19) _of carbon dioxide which is given off by factories and power plants, thus attacking the problem at its source They are in favor of more money being spent on research into solar, wind and wave energy devices, which could then replace existing power stations Some scientists, (20) _, believe that even if we stopped releasing carbon dioxide and other gases into the atmosphere tomorrow, we would have to wait (21) _hundred years to notice the result 14 A ever B yet C never D once 15 A danger B harm C risk D threat 16 A well B such C even D just 17 A causing B letting C damaging D making 18 A raise B arise C rise D lift 19 A amount B number C plenty D deal 20 A really B despite C therefore D however 21 A numerous B over C several D various (22-24) Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting: 22 Hurricanes from the Gulf of Mexico have been caused considerable damage to coastal cities in Texas A B C D 23 John has so few news from his parents that he is worried A B C D 24 If you had the chance to meet famous writers, what you ask them? A B C D (25-28) Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence: (24) 25 26 27 28 Don’t throw the appliance away with the normal wastes at the end of its life (house) The more they got to know each other, the more their grew (friend) They are very happy because their study is getting on (satisfy) She’s a very promising writer, one day she’ll be _ (fame) (29-32) Read the passage and then decide whether the statements that follow are True or False Write True or False in your answer sheet: Have you been thinking about learning a new language? This is your opportunity to master a new language while studying abroad It has been proven that culture immersion is the fastest, most effective way to learn a new language You not only learn to speak a language fluently, but you also have the opportunity of learning about the culture of the language and creating connections with other people that have similar viewpoints and interests Learning a language may appear difficult when trying to learn by yourself or in a classroom at home However, learning a language abroad facilitates your ability to learn the language while making the experience fun, memorable and exciting Learning a foreign language abroad, you will develop a greater awareness and deeper understanding of other cultures and a more positive interaction with people from other nations You can explore career opportunities involving a foreign language T F 29 Learning a language abroad enables you to master a new language quickly 30 It’s very easy to learn a language by yourself 31 You can have a chance to have a good job involving a foreign language 32 The writer supports the idea that we should study a language abroad (33-36) Rewrite the sentences so that they are nearest in meaning to the sentence printed before them: 33 Recycle waste paper and you will save natural resources If _ 34 “I would go on a diet if I were you,” the doctor told Bob The doctor advised _ 35 Working in a large office is a new experience to me I’m not used _ 36 We hope to hear another lecture by Professor Brown in the near future We look (25) ENTRANCE EXAM 13 (1-3) Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others: A says B stays C say D play A practised B closed C pleased D raised A washes B watches C fixes D aches (4-13) Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in each sentence: You should reduce the of water your family use A number B amount C lots D account For me, the Internet is a wonderful _of modern life A discovery B invention C benefits D inventor What would you to this afternoon? A mind B please C ought D like When I was younger I to smoke or drink A wasn’t used B never used C didn’t use D both B and C are correct My sister prefers swimming badminton A rather playing B to play C to playing D rather than playing The boy mended his shirt A by himself B by his own C his own self D on himself 10 If you spend too much money traveling, you will be broke A on B for C with D to 11 I am looking forward _hearing you and your family A for/for B to/for C to/from D to/to 12 There are some differences _the two programs A of B with C from D between 13 Mary: Thank you very much for your help Peter: A Thank you B You’re welcome C The same to you D Of course (14-21) Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in the following passage: Many people think of computers as very modern inventions, products of our new technological age But actually the idea for a computer (14) _worked out over two centuries ago by a man (15) _Charles Babbage Babbage was born in 1791 and grew up to be a brilliant mathematician He drew up plans for several calculating machines (16) _he called “engines” But despite the fact that he (17) _building some of these he never finished any of them Over the years people have argued (18) his machines would ever work Recently, however, the Science Museum in London has finished building (19) engine based on one of Babbage’s designs (20) _has taken six years to complete and more than four thousand parts have been specially made Whether it works or not, the machine will be on show at a special exhibition in Science Museum (21) _remind people of Babbage’s work 14 A has B was C had D is 15 A known B recognized C written D called 16 A whose B who C these D which 17 A wanted B made C started D missed 18 A until B whether C while D though 19 A some B the C an D that 20 A One B He C They D It 21 A to B as C for D so (22-24) Choose the underlined word or phrase that needs correcting: 22 It’s going to be rainy in Tokyo, that is the capital city of Japan A B C D 23 Let’s go somewhere for a drink, don’t we? A B C D 24 Would you mind if I ask you a question? A B C D (25-28) Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence: 25 Good were the key to the success of the last Asian Games (prepare) (26) 26 We are happy to learn English with such an _English teacher (amuse) 27 _are doing their best to save the species from dying out (environment) 28 It was another attempt, they had to try again (success) (29-32) Read the passage and then decide whether the statements that follow are True or False Write True or False in your answer sheet: Children’s education is changing rapidly today In the past, teachers made children sit still for hours They made them memorize all sorts of things In other words, children had to go on repeating things until they knew them by heart Today, many teachers wonder if it is possible to make children learn at all They say you can only help them learn They say you must let children learn and discover things for themselves T F 29 Children’s education is changing quickly today … … 30 In the past, teachers made children stand still for hours … … 31 They made them memorize all sorts of things … … 32 Today, the teachers must let children learn and discover things for themselves … … (33-36) Rewrite the sentences so that they are nearest in meaning to the sentence printed before them: 33 Many readers were impressed by his new novel His new novel made a 34 The film star wore dark glasses so that no one could recognize him The film star avoided _ 35 We should not throw garbage out on the street, should we? Garbage ? 36 You needn’t change your address It is _ THE END (27) ENTRANCE EXAM 14 (1-3) Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others: A question A impressed A months B deforestation B laughed B mouths C inspiration C used C poets D collection D used to D adults (4-13) Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in each sentence: Baths use _water as showers, so I suggest taking showers A as much B too much C double D twice as much The clown and his monkey _you saw at the circus yesterday were very famous A who B that C whom D Both B and C are correct The city _I was born is beautiful A where B which C that D of which You have to study hard so as to pass the examination, _? A don’t you B haven’t you C must you D you _he helped us, we wouldn’t finish our plan on time A If B Unless C Since D As The examiner asked me I could speak Chinese A if B whether C where D Both A and B are correct 10 They were worried their mother’s health A for B about C with D at 11 There's no point getting excited it We can't change things A with B about C from D between 12 Excuse me! I’m doing my homework _turning down your radio a bit? A Would you please B Could you C Can you Would you mind 13 A: I’m sorry about that B: A You’re welcome B It’s OK C That’s right D Of course D (14-21) Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in the following passage: Our oceans are becoming (14) _polluted Most of this pollution comes (15) the land, which (16) _it comes from people Firstly, there is raw sewage, which is pumped directly into the sea Many countries, (17) _developed and developing, are guilty of doing this Secondly, ships drop about million tons of garbage into the sea each year Thirdly, (18) are oil spills from ships A ship has an accident and oil leaks from the vessel This not only pollutes the water, but it (19) _kills marine life Next, there are waste materials from factories (20) _proper regulations, factory owners let the waste run directly into the rivers, which then leads to the sea And (21) _oil is washed from the land This can be the result of carelessness or a deliberate dumping of waste 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 A extremely B extreme C complete A for B by C from A says B means C mean A between B both C consist A there B they C you D we A some B the C an A With B Therefore C Without A unfortunately B finally C luckily D serious D with D tell D with D also D However D traditionally (22-24) Choose the underlined word or phrase that needs correcting: 22 23 24 This river is so polluted that we can’t swim in A B C D Although she joined the company only a year ago, but she's already been promoted twice A B C D Mr Green has taught such many students that he can’t remember all of their names A B C D (25-28) Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence: (28) 25 26 27 28 95% of passengers say they are with the bad service Most people are aware of the need to reduce energy _ The hotel is _ located far from the airport I found his talk so I left the meeting early (satisfy) (consume) (convenience) (interest) (29-32) Read the passage and then decide whether the statements that follow are True or False Write True or False in your answer sheet: Nowadays, informatics is one of the compulsory subjects in many large schools in our city My school is among those that have just been equipped with a rather modern computer system This system consists of 30 machines linked to the Internet and run by Windows XP All the students in my school like doing this new object because it has helped us very much in learning other ones, besides English By using effective devices on the Internet like Google, we can easily find necessary data in time to a better job in our study T F 29 Informatics is one of the compulsory subjects in all schools in our city … … 30 Informatics isn’t useful in our daily life … … 31 By using effective devices on the Internet like Google, we can easily find necessary data … … 32 It has helped us very much in learning English and other ones … … (33-36) Rewrite the sentences so that they are nearest in meaning to the sentence printed before them: 33 Nam is the best student in my class Nobody else _ 34 Her uncle is proud of being a famous conservationist Her uncle takes _ 35 Everybody likes her because she behaves very well Because of _ 36 Lan and Mai stopped going out with each other three years ago Lan hasn’t _ THE END (29) ENTRANCE EXAM 15 (1-3) Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others: A tidal B exist C device D sight A languages B washes C aches D buses A collapsed B promised C increased D pleased (4-13) Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in each sentence: The of the accident made the poor mother faint A celebration B organization C occurrence D happen , also known as tsunamis, occur when there is an abrupt shift in the underwater movement of the Earth A Tropical storms B Tidal waves C Hurricanes D Volcanoes The beach _the students are cleaning up the trash is beautiful A which B whom C whose D where Ms Mai, teaches us chemistry, has just received a prize of good teacher A who B whom C which D that _the weather was terrible, they kept on going hunting A Although B Despite C Therefore D However Lan wanted to watch the parade in Hanoi she wasn’t there A and B but C so D though 10 His sense of humor distinguishes him _others A over B of C from D with 11 Is the polluted air harmful _people living around here? A for B to C with D by 12 Ms Lien _in Ho Chi Minh City for years , but now she is living in Nha Trang A lives B has lived C lived D was living 13 “I suggest going to the seaside on the weekend” – “ _” A That’s a reason B That’s a trip C That’s a fine day D That’s a good idea (14-21) Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in the following passage: (14) _January 17, 1995, a strong earthquake (15) _ below Awaji Island across the bay from Kobe in Japan It was the (16) _eadly earthquake (17) _hit Japan since 1923 The quake caused buildings and bridges to collapse and fires broke (18) _throughout the city About 5000 people (19) _and more than 21,000 people were injured More than 30,000 buildings were damaged (20) _the quake and resulting fires Hundreds of thousands became (21) 14 A In B At C On D Since 15 A struck B went C came D arrived 16 A best B highest C most D tallest 17 A who B which C that D B and C are correct 18 A in B out C up D off 19 A killed B were killed C have been killed D are killed 20 A on B for C of D by 21 A homelessness B homeless C homesick D homely (22-24) Choose the underlined word or phrase that needs correcting: 22 He failed in the match although he didn’t try hard A B C D 23 The city where we visited last summer vacation was Hoi An A B C D 24 I was so pleased that my son had worked effective on that issue A B C D (25-28) Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence: (30) 25 26 27 28 Lunch is often _in the kitchen by my mother (prepare) Those players _received the awards from the president of the committee (pride) The terrible _of the storm made thousands of people homeless (destroy) Thousands of people were _killed in the huge tidal waves (disaster) (29-32) Read the passage and then decide whether the statements that follow are True or False Write True or False in your answer sheet: Garbage is a serious problem in the United States Every year, Americans produce 308 billion pounds of garbage (about 140 billion kilos) A lot of garbage goes into landfills, but there are not enough landfills for all the garbage One answer to the garbage problem is recycling About half of all the garbage in the USA can be recycled and used again Recycling helps people solve the landfill problem and saves energy T F 29 Every year, people all over the world produce 308 billion pounds of garbage 30 To solve the problem of garbage, Americans have to recycle it 31 About 50 % of the garbage in the USA can be recycled and used again 32 Recycling isn’t the solution to the garbage problem (33-36) Rewrite the sentences so that they are nearest in meaning to the sentence printed before them: 33 We can’t buy this house because we don’t have enough money If we _ 34 He is too lazy to pass the examination He is so _ 35 When did you start learning English? How long 36 Mai is the best student in the class Nobody else (31) ENTRANCE EXAM 16 (1-3) Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others: A hour B happy C high D hotel A needed B dripped C wanted D decided A eruption B question C tradition D addition (4-13) Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in each sentence: She was almost out of breath when she the top of the hill A went B arrived C reached D traveled Unless you understand, I explain it to you again A am B will C was D would She is _a kind girl that everybody loves her A so B very C such D too Tuan _French since he ten A learnt/was B learnt/is C learning/wasD has learnt/was He got good grades in his exams _he never seemed to much work A since B although C because D so that People _take physical exercise can live longer A which B whom C whose D who 10 We decided not to swim in the sea looked rather dirty A who B which C where D whose 11 Daddy, there is the weather forecast TV A at B on C in D to 12 Hue will have temperatures 23 degrees Celsius and 27 degrees Celsius A in B from C with D between 13 “Congratulations!” – “ _.” A Thanks B That’s wonderful C I’m sorry D Don’t worry (14-21) Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in the following passage: Christmas is my (14) holiday I enjoy (15) Christmas cookies and planning parties I like sending cards and hearing (16) old friends I love seeing children open their (17) _on Christmas morning Most of all, I love one special custom that we have in our family On the night before Christmas we wear warm clothing and go from house (18) _house in our neighborhood At each house, we (19) Christmas songs Then we go to the hospital or a home for elderly people and we sing there We want to let people (20) that we care about them Afterward, we come home and drink hot chocolate by (21) _I love this 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 A like A bake A of A presents A by A shout A know A fireworks B dislike B baking B with B gifts B to B cry B to know B fireplace C favorite C to bake C from D by C offers C after C sing C knowing C light D love D baked D both A and B D and D speak D knew D firecrackers (22-24) Choose the underlined word or phrase that needs correcting: 22 Because my illness, I couldn’t work for six months So I lost my job A B C D 23 The bus is such an inexpensive means of transport that people take them very often A B C D 24 He suggested staying at home and play chess instead A B C D (25-28) Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence: (32) 25 English is one of the _subjects (compel) 26 Butter and cheese are milk _ (produce) 27 The goods in this shop were displayed on the shelves (attract) 28 We were because we couldn’t win the prize (succeed) (29-32) Read the passage and then decide whether the statements that follow are True or False Write True or False in your answer sheet: The Lunar New Year, known as Tet Holiday, is celebrated every year in Viet Nam It is the time for getting together with the other members of the family Some days before the New Year, the house is cleaned and clothes are cleanly washed Cakes and tarts are baked for offering to visitors On the Eve of the New Year, the whole family meets at the house of the head of the family for a union dinner Red watermelons are cut to get luck On New Year’s Day itself, friends and relatives visit one another New clothes are worn to signify a fresh beginning of the year Red packets with money in them are given to children This action is called “Li xi” and the packets are called “Hong bao” The atmosphere during the Tet Holidays is so exciting that Vietnamese people living abroad always try to be in Viet Nam at Tet although they are very busy earning their livings 29 30 The Lunar New Year is on the first day of the Calendar year On the Eve of the Lunar New Year the whole family assembles in the house of the head of the family for a reunion dinner 31 Old clothes are worn to signify a fresh beginning of the year 32 “Hong bao” means the red packets with money to give to children (33-36) Rewrite the sentences so that they are nearest in meaning to the sentence printed before them: 33 It’s raining, so we can’t have lunch in the garden If 34 I’ve never read such an interesting book before It’s 35 It’s nearly twenty years since we knew each other We have 36 Peter is the tallest boy in this class No one _ ENTRANCE EXAM 17 (1-3) Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others: (0.75pt) A creature B pleasure C reason D feature A aches B passes C places D wishes A sacred B added C wanted D walked (4-13) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence: (2.5pts) A disastrous earthquake _Tu Xuyen in China last May A collapsed B struck C occurred D erupted This movie was _for an Oscar A nominated B recognized C accepted D called Nobody can deny the benefits of the Internet in our life, ? A can he B can’t he C can’t they D can they Lan wishes she _Malaysia next summer vacation A visited B can visit C could visit D will visit The printer has been repaired looks OK A who B which C whose D where The weather was bad we didn’t go on a picnic A although B because C but D so 10 City-dwellers can easily get access the Internet nowadays A on B of C to D in 11 Young children receive chocolate or sugar eggs _Easter Day A at B on C in D for (33) 12 I suggest fixing the dripping faucet – “ .” A Good idea B Yes, please C We will D I’m afraid not 13 You like watching sports, don’t you? – “ .” A I’m the opposite C Yes, I B I think so D No, I hate it (14-21) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage: (2pts) There are a lot of things you should follow to be a welcome guest in America When you are (14) to have dinner at your friend’s house, it’s necessary to bring a small present Flowers are always nice; or you may bring a bottle of (15) if you know that your friend likes drinking.You are expected to arrive for dinner (16) time or just a few minutes late Don’t get there (17) If you are going to be more than fifteen minutes late, you should call and tell them Try to relax and enjoy yourself (18) the dinner table If you don’t know about choosing the (19) _fork or knife, just watch the other people, and follow them If you still have no idea of (20) _to do, ask the person next to you When it comes to the food, if you like it, say so They are looking forward to hearing your compliments Of course, you will thank them for the meal and for their kindness It is also a good idea to send a (21) _note the day after 14 A made B forced C demanded D invited 15 A juice B wine C lemonade D Coke 16 A at B by C on D for 17 A early B late C slow D quick 18 A on B at C to D with 19 A big B new C main D right 20 A where B what C why D which 21 A goodbye B welcome C thank-you D message (22-24) Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting: (0.75pt) 22 23 24 He has written to her every other day since the last two weeks A B C D There were nothing like this when I was your age A B C D Vehicles also account with air pollution in our city A B C D (25-28) Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence: (1pt) 25 26 27 28 Today there is a meeting of local The problem, to say, is the cost involved The use of light and dark good and evil The hotel is _located far from the downtown area (conserve) (need) (symbol) (convenience) (29-32) Read the speech and then decide whether the statements that follow are True or False Write True or False in your answer sheet: (1pt) Good evening, ladies and gentlemen My name is Professor Roberts and tonight I’m going to tell you how to save energy in your house Most of us use too much energy You can reduce this amount by: using energy-saving bulbs, using solar energy, turning off unnecessary lights, preparing food before turning on the stove If you follow these simple rules, not only will you save energy but also the environment will be cleaner 29 The meeting happens in the afternoon 30 There are many children in the room 31 The speaker gives four simple rules 32 According to the speaker, energy will be saved (33-36) Rewrite the sentences so that they are nearest in meaning to the sentence printed before them: (2pts) 33 About thirty million people are watching this programme This programme _ (34) 34 35 36 You are tired because you often stay up late If you The students are working in a laboratory with a lot of chemicals The laboratory _ The last time I saw him was two days ago I haven’t THE END (35) ENTRANCE EXAM 18 (1-3) Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others: (0.75pt) A treasure B pleasure C weather D creature A character B charity C headache D Christmas A relaxed B reduced C comprised D published (4-13) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence: (2.5pts) HCM City will _temperatures between 26oC and 31oC tomorrow A arrive B achieve C occur D experience It’s not easy to _her to change her mind A persuade B make C suggest D prevent You think the Internet is very useful, ? A don’t you B aren’t you C doesn’t it D isn’t it If I became rich, I _travel around the world A can B will C could D used to The town they spent their holiday was really beautiful A which B that C whose D where We decided to leave early the show was not interesting A although B because C if D so 10 They arrived _Ha Noi last night A on B in C at D to 11 The examination will be held _June 18, 2008 A at B on C in D from 12 “Thank you very much” – “ .” A Good idea B Not all C You’re welcome D Nothing 13 “Congratulations!” – “ .” A Well done C Thank you B Of course D Don’t worry (14-21) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage: (2pts) Thuy’s grandma likes watching the weather (14) on TV The weather in Ha Noi is often mild The (15) in Ha Noi are often between 26C and 30C However, they are much lower (16) _December and February Ho Chi Minh City often (17) _higher temperatures than Ha Noi and Hue Thunderstorms, (18) _lightning and heavy rains, often take place along the south-central coast or over the central (19) The Cuu Long Delta experiences sunny weather almost all the year around (20) , in this area, there are sometimes heavy rains and floods (21) cause a lot of damage to the crops 14 A bureau B forecast C foresee D station 15 A news B places C weathers D temperatures 16 A between B both C in D either 17 A have B expect C experiences D happens 18 A with B for C have D both 19 A areas B coast C delta D highlands 20 A Therefore B However C Besides D Despite 21 A it B they C that D to (22-24) Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting: (0.75pt) 22 He has done a lot of mistakes in his writing because of his carelessness A B C D 23 Her father earned a large number of money last year A B C D 24 You are going to buy a new motorcycle, don’t you? A B C D (25-28) Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence: (1pt) 25 26 27 Fuel can be cut down by having fewer cars on the roads (consume) Don’t run too fast if you feel (comfort) Our government should _the system of traffic (modern) (36) 28 We think that Mother’s Day should be celebrated _ (nation) (29-32) Read the speech and then decide whether the statements that follow are True or False Write True or False in your answer sheet: (1pt) Was Christopher Columbus the first to come to America? Was Leif Ericsson? In fact, Columbus wasn’t the first, and Ericsson wasn’t either People from Northern Asia came to America about thirty thousand years before anyone else Today, we call these people Native Americans, or Indians The Indians came to America because the weather began to change Northern Asia became very cold Everything froze They had to move or die The first Europeans traveled to America in sailboats but there were no sailboats thirty thousand years ago How did the first Indians come to America? They walked! T F 29 Columbus was the first to come to America 30 Columbus discovered America first 31 Native Americans are called Indians 32 The first Indians sailed to America (33-36) Rewrite the sentences so that they are nearest in meaning to the sentence printed before them: (2pts) 33 34 35 36 They have painted their house blue and white Their house Lan is the best student in our class Nobody _ We stayed in a very luxurious hotel last summer The hotel The last time we had a party was last Christmas We haven’t THE END (37) ENTRANCE EXAM 19 (1-3) Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others: (0.75pt) A treasure B pleasure C weather D creature A character B charity C headache D Christmas A relaxed B reduced C comprised D published (4-13) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence: (2.5pts) A disastrous earthquake _Tu Xuyen in China last May A collapsed B struck C occurred D erupted This movie was _for an Oscar A nominated B recognized C accepted D called Nobody can deny the benefits of the Internet in our life, ? A can he B can’t he C can’t they D can they Lan wishes she _Malaysia next summer vacation A visited B can visit C could visit D will visit The printer has been repaired looks OK A who B which C whose D where The weather was bad we didn’t go on a picnic A although B because C but D so 10 City-dwellers can easily get access the Internet nowadays A on B of C to D in 11 Young children receive chocolate or sugar eggs _Easter Day A at B on C in D for 12 I suggest fixing the dripping faucet – “ .” A Good idea B Yes, please C We will D I’m afraid not 13 You like watching sports, don’t you? – “ .” A I’m the opposite C Yes, I B I think so D No, I hate it (14-21) Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage: (2pts) Thuy’s grandma likes watching the weather (14) on TV The weather in Ha Noi is often mild The (15) _in Ha Noi are often between 26C and 30C However, they are much lower (16) December and February Ho Chi Minh City often (17) higher temperatures than Ha Noi and Hue Thunderstorms, (18) lightning and heavy rains, often take place along the south-central coast or over the central (19) The Cuu Long Delta experiences sunny weather almost all the year around (20) , in this area, there are sometimes heavy rains and floods (21) cause a lot of damage to the crops 14 A bureau B forecast C foresee D station 15 A news B places C weathers D temperatures 16 A between B both C in D either 17 A have B expect C experiences D happens 18 A with B for C have D both 19 A areas B coast C delta D highlands 20 A Therefore B However C Besides D Despite 21 A it B they C that D to (22-24) Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting: (0.75pt) 22 He has written to her every other day since the last two weeks A B C D 23 There were nothing like this when I was your age A B C D 24 Vehicles also account with air pollution in our city A B C D (25-28) Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence: (1pt) (38) 25 26 27 28 Fuel can be cut down by having fewer cars on the roads Don’t run too fast if you feel Our government should _the system of traffic We think that Mother’s Day should be celebrated _ (consume) (comfort) (modern) (nation) (29-32) Read the speech and then decide whether the statements that follow are True or False Write True or False in your answer sheet: (1pt) Good evening, ladies and gentlemen My name is Professor Roberts and tonight I’m going to tell you how to save energy in your house Most of us use too much energy You can reduce this amount by: using energy-saving bulbs, using solar energy, turning off unnecessary lights, preparing food before turning on the stove If you follow these simple rules, not only will you save energy but also the environment will be cleaner 29 30 31 32 The meeting happens in the afternoon There are many children in the room The speaker gives four simple rules According to the speaker, energy will be saved (33-36) Rewrite the sentences so that they are nearest in meaning to the sentence printed before them:(2pts) 33 34 35 36 They have painted their house blue and white Their house You are tired because you often stay up late If you _ We stayed in a very luxurious hotel last summer The hotel The last time I saw him was two days ago I haven’t _ THE END (39) ENTRANCE EXAM 20 I Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence: (2.5pts) there have been many changes in his life, he still remains a nice man to everyone A However B Despite C Because D Although She complains noisily about anything _she doesn’t like A what B that C about which D whose You seem to be quite good _physics A for B about C at D to Our house needs to be _ A painting B paint C painted D paints If you saw a UFO, what you do? A will B would C can D did “Would you like a glass of green tea?” – “ ” A No, let’s not B No, I don’t C No, thanks D No, I wouldn’t Mr Long often goes swimming _Sunday morning A in B on C until D at We’re good friends We _each other since we were in primary school A know B have known C have been known D knew We wish you A good luck B congratulation C happy D enjoy yourself 10 The final match of EURO 2008 on June 30th A will be occurred B takes place C happening D is going II Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others: (0.75pt) A exactly B example C exercise D examination A change B champion C choose D toothache A waited B erased C needed D ended III Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting: (0.75pt) “Can you help me with my homework?” – “I wish I could but I couldn’t” A B C D The new film has been attracted a lot of people all over the world A B C D We want to spend our holiday in a villa by the sea and enjoying sea food A B C D IV Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage: (2.0pts) Every year many people in the world learn English Some of them are young children (1) _are teenagers Many are adults Some learn at school, and some learn in evening classes A few learn English by (2) or just by (3) to the language on television or among their friends Most people must work hard to learn English (4) all these people want to learn English? It is difficult to answer that question Young children learn English at school to study better at their subject Many adults learn English because (5) useful for their work Teenagers often learn English for their (6) studies, because some of their books are written (7) _English at college and university Other people learn English because they want to read English newspapers or magazines for (8) _and entertainment A The others B Others C Another D Each other A them B their C themselves D theirs A listening B speaking C talking D hearing A What B How C Why D Where A they are B it is C there is D of being A taller B higher C better D fuller A in B at C by D with A equipment B example C transportation D information V Read the passage, then decide if the statements that follow are True or False: (1.0pt) (40) “My name if Phil I’m from Canada I’m living in a flat in HCM city, where I am taking a Vietnamese course It’s my first time abroad I am sharing the flat with another student called Dev We have known each other for just some months, since we entered the class Dev is from Germany We study in the same group Dev had studied Vietnamese before he came here So he can speak a little Vietnamese We go to class in the morning, so in the afternoon we have time to work in groups Dev helps me a lot not only in my study but also in my daily life We often practise speaking Vietnamese and our homework together Thanks to his help, I have made big progress in speaking and listening as well Last week we had a test and I did a really good job Our papers will be returned tomorrow And I hope that we will get good marks I’m very happy to have a friend like Dev.” This is the first time Phil has been in a foreign country Dev, Phil’s new friend, is Canadian Phil can now speak better Vietnamese then Dev can In Phil’s opinion, Dev is a helpful friend VI Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence: (1.0pt) There are a lot of _at tourist attractions in Ho Chi Minh city (sightsee) He felt because he lost the match (disappoint) She drives , so she has never caused an accident (care) Teachers now give more _to their students in classroom activities (free) VII Rewrite the sentences so that they are nearest in meaning to the sentence printed before them: (2.0pts) The children are excited about going to the circus → The children are looking _ She talks too much in class → I wish When did you start learning English? → How long _ The teacher said, “Let us elect Ha Long Bay to be one of the World Wonders.” → The teacher suggested that Ha Long Bay (41)