Questions 1 – 5: Circle the correct option (A, B, C or D) to indicate the word that differs

from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
1. A. de’pendently B. pri’oritize C. a’pproachable D. ‘reasonable
2. A. protection B. generosity C. introduce D. competition
3. A. appli’cation B. su’ccessful C. psycho’logical D. techno’logical
4. A. fi’nancial B. psy’chology C. environmenta’list D. a’pproach
5. A. official B. competitive C. protective D. management
Questions 21 - 28: Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in brackets.
21-22. When Laura suffered a break up in her relationship, she saw a counsellor for advice.
(BREAK – COUNSEL)
23. All parents want their children to grow up independent and self-reliant (RELY) so that they
don't have to depend on others for help.
24. The law forbids the sale of cigarettes to people under the age of 16 (FORBIDDEN)
25. I have no objection to him coming to stay. (OBJECT)
26.Conflicts in multi-generational families are inevitable. (GENERATE)
27. My Tam – a popular pop singer in Viet Nam – impresses her fans by her approachable
character. (APPROACH)
28. My teacher is really open-minded. He always accepts our differences and usually gives us
great pieces of advice to change ourselves. (MIND)
Questions 29 – 34: Circle the correct option (A, B, C, or D) to complete each of the
following dialogues.
Lan: (29) ___________________.
James I supposed it’s just a matter of time. As they grow up, they will be less dependent.
:
A. How to make our kids more independent, James?
B. When can we go on holiday, James?
C. Kids say their homework is stressful.
D. What is the most important task of parents?

James: Shall I pick you up at 6:00 for the movie?

My: (30) __________ go by myself. My class finishes at 5:45, so I’d better go straight to the
cinema centre.
A. If you wouldn’t mind, I…
B. It doesn’t really matter.
C. Don’t worry. I can ....
D. That’s very kind of you, but actually…

Patrick: I believe that education should be free for everyone.

Young: (31) ______________________.
A. No sweat.
B. Credits should go to Mr Nam.
C. I couldn’t agree with you more.
D. Don’t worry. I’ll do that.
Lan: (32) _______________________.
James Oh, I had too much homework to do. I was exhausted.
:
A. What’s the problem with her, James?
B. But I have an idea, James.
C. What should I do, James?
D. Why didn’t you go the gym, James?
Hoa: Kids are spoilt. They don’t listen to our advice.
Lam: (33) _________________________.
A. I prefer watching TV than listening to music.
B. Well, our parents said the same when we were 16.
C. Don’t worry, I’ll complain with the authority.
D. Playing computer games is not good for you.
Chloe: There’s too much information these days, so without being able to evaluate information,
we can easily be confused.
Nick: (34) _______________________.
A. Don’t be confused by her, Chloe.
B. How about going to Rome this summer?
C. Agree. It’s the most important life skill.
D. Can you open the door for me, please?

READING. Read the passage about Online dating and circle the best option (A, B, C or D) to
fill in each numbered blank (40 - 44). An example has been done for you.
A long and happy marriage is something that many people wish for, but finding the right partner is
(40) ___________more difficult than you might imagine. A friend of mine, Susan had not been very
successful in her attempt to find the perfect partner, and she was beginning to lose heart and feel
rather depressed. One day, she happened to hear someone (41) __________about a computer
dating agency which could help you to find the ideal partner. Susan immediately (42)
______________ an appointment to see someone at the agency, then waited to see what would
happen. The agency arranged a meeting with a “suitable” partner at the local railway station a
week later, although I (43) _____________ her not to go. My friend arrived a few minutes early but
could see no one who matched the appearance of the man in the paragraph she had been sent.
She noticed a man waiting under the station clock and (44) __________ a bunch of flowers. But
there was no one else around. Suddenly the man started chatting to her and, after a while, asked
her if she would like to go and have a coffee. Not until much later did they come to the conclusion
that they had both been waiting for each other! When they had both recovered from the shock,
they decided that the computer had been right after all!

40. A. so B. much C. too D. lot

41. A. mentioning B. telling C. talking D. relating
42. A. did B. had C. set D. made
43. A. advised B. urged C. suggested D. whispered
44. A. fetching B. wearing C. carrying D. holding

Questions 45 - 50: Complete the new sentence so that it means the same as the given
one(s), using NO MORE THAN FIVE words. Write the missing words in the spaces provided.
An example has been done for you.
0. Daniel started Italian classes six months ago.
 Daniel’s had Italian classes ………for………….. six months.’

45. The students heard that the President would visit their school. They were excited.
The students were excited to hear that the President would visit their school.
46. I enjoyed the brilliant music most of all in the Ballet Frankfurt
performance.

What I enjoyed most in the Ballet Frankfurt performance was the brilliant music.

47. Tina was depressed because she couldn't make friends at summer camp.
Tina was depressed because of the fact that she could not make friends at summer camp.
Her inability
48. It is not necessary for you to pay a fine.
 You don’t have to pay a fine.
49. I think you were wrong to sell your bike.

You shouldn’t sell bike. Have sold your

50. The assistant said that it was not possible for me to get a refund.
The assistant said that I couldn't get my money back. Given my money back