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A. MULTIPLE CHOICE (8.0 points)

I. Mark the latter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in
pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1.A. columnist B. frustrated C. study D. adulthood
2.A. safari B. variety C. versatile D. operate
II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary
stress in each of the following questions.
3. A. mischievous B. supportive C. interview D. educate
4. A. honest B. system C. subject D. polite
III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.
5. I met James in a restaurant on Friday and he said that he had seen Caroline there ___________.
A. the day before B. this day
C. today D. that day
6. Jane said that she __________ come and look after the children the following day.
A. can B. will C. could D. should
7. The weather was __________ in England than in Spain last week.
A. most warmer B. by far warmer C. more warmer D. much warmer
8. ___________ all our efforts to save the school, the authorities decided to close it.
A. Since B. Despite C. Although D. Because
9. He still doesn’t know _________ his budget when living alone in the city.
A. when to manage B. how to manage C. where to manage D. what to manage
10.The life at that time was very difficult ____ every family tried to buy a branch of peach blossoms to display on the Lunar
New Year Festival.
A. despite B. although C. but D. so
11. We suggest that the authorities ____ street children from following foreign tourist in the downtown.
A. should stop B. will stop C. stopped D. would stop
12. After they ____ their breakfast, they ____ shopping yesterday.
A. have/go B. had had/ go
C. had/ had gone D. had had/ went
13. It was raining, ____ we cancelled the trip to the beach.
A. although B. because C. so D. but
14.You ____ take anything out of the shop without paying for it.
A.need B.needn’t C.must D.mustn’t
15.Three great ____ of sandy desert almost circle the centre of Australia.
A.series B.groups C.stretches D.lines
16.In developing countries, 90 percent of people use____for cooking and heating.
A.wood B.eucalyptus C.cactus D.date palm
17.Many plant and animal____are now in danger of extinction.
A.pieces B.species C.amount D.numbers
18.The disappearance of one or several species may result in the loss of____ .
A.university B.biology C.biodiversity D.diversity
19.The negative effect of cigarette smoking is enormous,_____many peolpe still smoke.
A.but B.so C.therefore D.however
20.Fish is easy to ____ when you are ill.
A.digest B.direct C.cook D.fry
21.____is considered one of the most complete form of exercise, it is the basic part of many other aquatic sports.
A.Snokeling B.Water polo C.Scuba diving D.Swimming
22.The Asian Games is an occasion when friendship and ____are built and deepened.
A.solidarity B.determinationC.admiration D.rival
23. The cost __________ living in Singapore is higher than any countries in South East Asia.
A. for B. on C. of D. in
24. Studies show that having good conflict ________ skills is associated with various positive outcomes.
A. resolutional B. resolving C. resolve D. resolution

IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correct in each of the following questions.
25. The teacher asked him why hadn’t he done his homework, but he said nothing.
A B C D
26.Pay attention of the traffic lights when you are travelling in the street.
A B C D
27. Peter was the first scored a goal for his team in the yesterday’s match.
A B C D
V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges
28. Haven’t you done any volunteer work before, Jen?”
- “ ________”
A. No, not now B. Yes, I have never done it
C. Yes, I’ve done it once D. Sure, no problem
29. “ Are you teaching English or Math at Hoa Binh Orphanage?”
- “______”
A. Yes, I am B. No, I’m not
C. English, of course D. I’ll choose literature
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of
the following questions.
30. Female firefighters are sometimes the targets of laughter and anger from the coworkers and local people.
A. reasons B. sources C. directions D. victims
31. Many women had to pay a heavy price to win equality.
A. achieve B. lose C. attempt D. respect
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each
of the following questions.
32. He’s a wonderful example of a kind- hearted person with good judgement.
A. inhuman B. tolerant C. generous D. sympathetic
33. The situation seemed hopeless and desperation filled them both with anger.
A. pessimistic B. pointless C. promising D. useless
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best
fits each of the numbered blanks.
A job interview is a chance for you to (34) ______ that you can satisfy all the requirements of the job you are
(35)____________for. That is why it is essential to be well-prepared for the job interview.Preparing means knowing about the
industry, the employer, and yourself. It also means paying attention to details like personal appearance, (36)__________, and
demeanor. Before the interview , you should gather(37) ________information about the industry and the employer as you can.
Not only will you appear informed and intelligent but you will also make a decision if a job offer is eventually made. You might
also want to prepare for answering questions by listing some of your attributes. Remember that appearance is very important.
You should match your dress to employees in the workplace (38) ________you are applying. You should come on time for the
interview.
34.A.suggest B. prove C. offer D. recommend
35.A. applying B. asking C. begging D. requiring
36. A. punctual B. punctuality C. on time D. punctuate
37.A.so much B. too much C. as much D. as many
38.A.that B. which C. in that D. where
IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions.
The system of USA education starts with twelve years of primary and secondary school education which the Americans
have to follow. A secondary school ("high school") diploma or certificate is a compulsory requirement for the student to be
able to enter college, university, vocational, secretarial or other professional and technical schools. American children who
are around six years of age normally begin their learning at a primary school. It takes from five to six years to complete the
primary schooling. After finishing the primary schooling, students will have to enter a secondary school where they may
spend 6 or 7 year durations consisting of either two three- year programs, or a three-year and a four-year program. Schools
at this level are known as Middle School or Junior High School and High or Senior High School
Completion of this stage is called Twelfth Grade. International students are advised to find out which level
of education in their country corresponding to the twelfth grade in the US.A.
After completing the twelfth grade, students are admitted to college or university for higher education. Study at a
college or university leading to the Bachelor's Degree is known as "undergraduate" education. Study beyond the Bachelor's
Degree is known as "graduate" school, or "postgraduate" education. Advanced or graduate degrees include law, medicine,
M.B.A. (Master), and Ph.D.(doctorate) etc.
The USA has the highest number of educational institutions providing higher education than any other country. There
are more than 3800 colleges and universities imparting degree programs. The size of US. higher educational institutions
varies greatly, too, from colleges that enroll fewer than 1,000 students to large universities that enroll more than 50,000
students.

39. If a US. student wants to enter a vocational school, he/ she must _________.
A. have at least 12 years of secondary schooling.
B. get a high school diploma
C. complete a senior high school without its certificate.
D. complete two four-year programs at secondary school.
40.Schools at secondary level consist of ___________.
A. Middle Schools and High schools.
B. Middle schools and Junior High schools.
C. High schools and Senior High schools.
D. Junior and Senior schools.
41. According to the text, graduate students are those who ___________.
A. graduated from a high school.
B. are studying a college or a university.
C. are pursuing a Master or Doctorate program at university.
D. graduated from a college or a university.
42. If you want to study a Master program, you ___________.
A. must be a undergraduate student.
B. must get a Bachelor diploma.
C. must finish 'graduate' program.
D. must complete a Bachelor program at university.
43. According to the text, which statement below is TRUE?
A. The USA has the best education in the world.
B. The number of the US. colleges and universities is higher than any other country.
C. International students whose level of education corresponds to the 12 thgrade in the USA can apply for any programs in a
US. university.
D .International students are advised to apply for a US. high school before for a college.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the
following questions
44. The last time when I saw him was ten years ago.
A. About ten years ago, I used to meet him.
B. I have not seen him for ten years.
C. I saw him ten years ago and will never meet him again.
D. I have often seen him for the last ten years
45. Mrs. Jackson said to Alice, “Could you give me a hand, please”
A. Mrs. Jackson said Alice if she could give her a hand.
B. Mrs. Jackson told Alice to give her a hand.
C. Mrs. Jackson asked to Alice to give her a hand.
D. Mrs. Jackson cursed Alice if she could give her a hand.
46. His parents are away on holiday. He really needs their help now.
A. As long as his parents are at home, they will be able to help him.
B. He wishes his parents were at home and could help him now.
C. If his parents are at home, they can help him now.
D. If only his parents had been at home and could have helped him.
47. If I had known her phone number, I could have given it to you.
A. Were I to know her phone number, I could have given it to you.
B. Had I know her phone number, I could have given it to you.
C. Had I known her phone number, I could have given it to you.
D. Only after I knew her phone number, I could have given it to you.
48. You drank too much coffee, that's why you couldn't sleep well.
A. If you drank less coffee, you would be able to sleep.
B. You drink much coffee and you can sleep.
C. You wouldn't sleep well if you hadn't drink any coffee.
D. You could have slept well if you had drunk less coffee.
49.Most of the classmates couldn't come. She invited them to the birthday party.
A. Most of the classmates whom she invited to the birthday party couldn't come.
B. Most of the classmates she was invited to the birthday party couldn't come.
C. Most of the classmates that she invited them to the birthday party couldn't come.
D. Most of the classmates which she invited to the birthday party couldn't come.
50. She only felt relaxed after a few months working for him.
A. She used to feel relaxed working for him a few months ago.
B. A few months ago, she didn't find it relaxed working for him.
C. Only after a few months working for him did she feel relaxed.
D. It was not until a few months working for him did she feel relaxed.