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FOUNDATION, ELEMENTARY AND PS COURSE

PLACEMENT TEST
(50 minutes)

* Chú ý: Sau khi trả lời mỗi câu hỏi, bạn hãy trả lời câu hỏi Are you sure?. Chọn Sure
nếu bạn hoàn toàn chắc chắn, chọn Fairly sure nếu bạn hơi chắc chắn, và chọn Not sure
nếu bạn không chắc chắn. Các câu hỏi Are you sure là 1 phần bắt buộc của bài kiểm tra.

A. GRAMMAR – NGỮ PHÁP (10 minutes)

Choose the correct answer.
Chọn câu trả lời đúng nhất để điền vào chỗ trống.

1. The baby boy saw … in the mirror and started to cry.  Are you sure?
A. itself  A. Sure
B. herself  B. Fairly sure
C. himself C. Not sure

2. A lot of trains … late today due to the heavy storms.  Are you sure?
A. are run  A. Sure
B. run  B. Fairly sure
C. are running C. Not sure

3. … was a strong wind last night. Are you sure?

A. There A. Sure
B. Here B. Fairly sure
C. This  C. Not sure

4. Firstly, I want to congratulate you all. Secondly, I would like to wish Are you sure?
you good luck and … I hope you have enjoyed the course.  A. Sure
A. in the end B. Fairly sure
B. at last  C. Not sure
C. finally

5. You … clean your teeth twice a day to avoid having problems. Are you sure?
A. can  A. Sure
B. should B. Fairly sure
C. will C. Not sure

6. The children thought they were … when they saw the bull. Are you sure?
A. in a danger A. Sure
B. in danger B. Fairly sure
C. in the danger C. Not sure

7. Jack: I think it’s going to rain. Are you sure?

Jill: I ... , the clouds are clearing. A. Sure
Jack: We’ll soon see. B. Fairly sure
A. disagree C. Not sure
B. complain
C. argue

8. I really don’t like this meal. ... money in the world wouldn’t get me to Are you sure?
eat it. A. Sure
A. Whatever B. Fairly sure
B. Enough C. Not sure
C. All the

9. I get home at around 7 p.m., … then I make dinner. Are you sure?
A. but A. Sure
B. and B. Fairly sure
C. or C. Not sure

10. Travelling by bus is … travelling by car. Are you sure?

A. comfortabler than A. Sure
B. more comfortable that B. Fairly sure
C. more comfortable than   C. Not sure

B. VOCABULARY – TỪ VỰNG (10 minutes)

Odd one out.
Chọn 1 từ có chủ đề khác biệt với 3 từ còn lại.

1. Britain, American, Canada, France Are you sure?

A. Sure
B. Fairly sure
C. Not sure

2. seven, thirty, twelfth, one hundred Are you sure?

A. Sure
B. Fairly sure
C. Not sure

3. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Mayday Are you sure?

A. Sure
B. Fairly sure
C. Not sure

4. pink, dark, purple, brown Are you sure?

A. Sure
B. Fairly sure
C. Not sure

5. wash our face, brush our teeth, comb our hair, make our mark Are you sure?
A. Sure
B. Fairly sure
C. Not sure

6. take a shower, play tennis, go swimming, join a club Are you sure?
A. Sure
B. Fairly sure
C. Not sure
7. actor, manner, baker, pilot Are you sure?
A. Sure
B. Fairly sure
C. Not sure

8. coke, juice, salt, water Are you sure?

A. Sure
B. Fairly sure
C. Not sure

9. next to, in spite of, behind, under Are you sure?

A. Sure
B. Fairly sure
C. Not sure

10. windy, rain, fog, snow Are you sure?

A. Sure
B. Fairly sure
C. Not sure

11. worried, angry, interesting, sleepy Are you sure?

A. Sure
B. Fairly sure
C. Not sure

12. trousers, goat, shirt, blouse Are you sure?

A. Sure
B. Fairly sure
C. Not sure

13. couch, cousin, aunt, uncle Are you sure?

A. Sure
B. Fairly sure
C. Not sure

14. friendly, usually, well, quickly Are you sure?

A. Sure
B. Fairly sure
C. Not sure

15. jazz, horror, fiction, action Are you sure?

A. Sure
B. Fairly sure
C. Not sure

C. LISTENING – NGHE (10 minutes)

1. (Track 1) Listen to two people talking about the people in their office. Answer the
questions. You can only listen once. (5 minutes)
Nghe 1 đoạn hội thoại giữa 2 đồng nghiệp mới gặp nhau. Chọn True nếu câu miêu tả
đúng, chọn False nếu câu miêu tả sai. Bạn chỉ được nghe 1 lần.
1. Jani is new in the department. Are you sure?
A. True A. Sure
B. False B. Fairly sure
C. Not sure

2. Luciana has short, dark hair. Are you sure?

A. True A. Sure
B. False B. Fairly sure
C. Not sure

3. The guy on the phone is called Ian. Are you sure?

A. True A. Sure
B. False B. Fairly sure
C. Not sure

4. Maria is responsible for the new orders. Are you sure?

A. True A. Sure
B. False B. Fairly sure
C. Not sure

5. Yuki should write everything down. Are you sure?

A. True A. Sure
B. False B. Fairly sure
C. Not sure

6. Sebastian works in communications. Are you sure?

A. True A. Sure
B. False B. Fairly sure
C. Not sure
 2. (Track 2) Listen to a conversation about the university library and fill in the blanks.
You can only listen once. (5 minutes)
Nghe 1 đoạn hội thoại về chủ đề thư viện trường đại học và điền từ vào chỗ trống. Bạn chỉ
được nghe 1 lần.

Student A: Hi. 1…………excuse….……… me. Are you sure?

Student B: Yes? A. Sure
Student A: Where's the library? B. Fairly sure
C. Not sure

Student B: The library? It's 2……next to……….……… the registration Are you sure?
office. A. Sure
Student A: Ah ... sorry, I'm new. Where's the registration office? B. Fairly sure
C. Not sure

Are you sure?

Student B: No problem. See the big 3………building…….……… over A. Sure
there? B. Fairly sure
Student A: Yes. C. Not sure

Are you sure?

A. Sure
Student B: OK, so that's the lecture theatre. Next to that, on the B. Fairly sure
4……………right.………, is the registration office. And next to that is C. Not sure
the library.
Student A: I see. Thanks!
Are you sure?
A. Sure
Student A: Hello? B. Fairly sure
Librarian: Hello. C. Not sure
Student A: Is this the library?
Librarian: Yes, it is. 5…………Quiet….………, please.
Student A: Oh, sorry. Thank you. Are you sure?
Librarian: Can I help you? A. Sure
B. Fairly sure
Student A: Er, yes, please. I want to 6…………borrow….……… some C. Not sure
books. What do I need?
Librarian: You need a library card. Here's the application form. You can
take up to six books maximum today. Are you sure?
Student A: OK. Six books. A. Sure
B. Fairly sure
Librarian: Yes. You have 7……………two weeks.……… to read the C. Not sure
books. Then you bring them back.
Student A: And if I'm late? Are you sure?
Librarian: Every day you are late there is a fee of fifty pence. A. Sure
Student A: OK, 50p a day. Er, anything else? B. Fairly sure
Librarian: 8……Mobile phones……….……… must be switched off in C. Not sure
the library. 
Are you sure?
A. Sure
 B. Fairly sure
You can bring your laptop, but please use headphones to  C. Not sure
9………watch videos…….……… or listen to music.
Student A: OK, great. Are you sure?
Librarian: And you can't bring food or drink. A. Sure
Student A: No food, no drink. And ...? B. Fairly sure
C. Not sure
Librarian: And please 10………speak quietly…….………! People are
working here.
Student A: Oh! Oh, OK. Thank you.
Librarian: You're welcome.

 D. READING – ĐỌC (10 minutes)

1. Read an email invitation to a job interview and answer the questions in full
sentences. (5 minutes)
Đọc email mời phỏng vấn công việc và trả lời câu hỏi bằng cách viết câu hoàn chỉnh.
To: Grace Yang 
Date: 6 September 
Subject: Invitation to job interview 
Dear Grace, 
Thank you for your application for the position of sales manager. 
We would like to invite you for an interview at 10 a.m. on Monday 21 September at our
offices at The Shard, 32 London Bridge Street, London. 
You will meet with our head of sales, Susan Park, and the interview will last for about 45
minutes. During this time, you will have the opportunity to find out more about the position
and learn more about our company.
Please bring your CV and references to the interview. You will also need to show a form of
ID at reception to receive a visitor’s pass. Please ask for me as soon as you arrive. 
If you have any questions or if you wish to reschedule, please call me on 555-1234 or email
me by 12 September. 
I look forward to meeting you.
Best regards, 
Anna Green 
Human Resources Assistant
1. What job did Grace apply for? Are you sure?
……………………Grace applied for the position of sales manager. A. Sure
………………………………………………………….................. B. Fairly sure
C. Not sure

2. When is the job interview? Are you sure?

…………………It is at 10 a.m. on Monday 21 September A. Sure
……………………………………………………………………………. B. Fairly sure
................. C. Not sure

3. How long will the interview take? Are you sure?

…………………………The interview will last for about 45 minutes A. Sure
…………………………………………………………………................. B. Fairly sure
. C. Not sure

4. What does Grace need to bring to the interview? Are you sure?
……………………………………Grace needs to bring his CV and A. Sure
references to the interview B. Fairly sure
………………………………………………………….................. C. Not sure

5. Who should Grace ask for at reception? Are you sure?

………………………Grace should ask for Anna Green at reception A. Sure
………………………………………………………………………......... B. Fairly sure
......... C. Not sure

6. What can Grace do if she wants to change the interview date? Are you sure?
………………………Grace can call Anna Green on 555-1234 or email A. Sure
her by 12 September.  B. Fairly sure
………………………………………………………………………......... C. Not sure
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 2. Read the mail and answer these questions (5 minutes)

Đọc mail và trả lời câu hỏi.
Dear Marta,
I’m going to tell you about my family. I live with my little sister, mum, and dad. We live in London,
although my hometown is in Lancaster, a beautiful city in the North of England.
My dad’s name is Pierre. He’s from France, and he speaks English and French. When he was young,
my mother went to France on a student exchange, and they met there. A few years later, my dad
moved to England and married my mum. He works as a French teacher. He’s very tall –much taller
than my mum– and athletic. He has short blonde hair and blue eyes.
My mum’s name is Anna. She’s English. She’s quite short, and she has long curly brown hair and
brown eyes. She works at a chemist’s opposite our home. She can speak French too!
My sister Julia is 18 years old, and she has the same color of hair and eyes as my father. She loves
playing the piano and dancing. She’s very talented, and she would like to be a professional musician.
 I have short blonde hair like my dad, but brown eyes like my mom. We all love playing board games
together on Friday evenings, and we always order pizza. Our favourite game is Monopoly. Oh, I
almost forgot…we also have a pet cat, Snowball. She’s all white and has a lot of fur. She likes
sleeping on me.
Write back soon. Please, tell me about your family too.
Love
Jonathan.

1. Jonathan was born in London. Are you sure?

A. True A. Sure
B. False B. Fairly sure
C. Not sure

2. His parents both speak more than one language. Are you sure?
A. True A. Sure
B. False B. Fairly sure
C. Not sure

3. They got married in France. Are you sure?

A. True A. Sure
B. False B. Fairly sure
C. Not sure

4. Jonathan's mother is a lot shorter than his father. Are you sure?
A. True A. Sure
B. False B. Fairly sure
C. Not sure

5. She doesn't work far from home. Are you sure?

A. True A. Sure
B. False B. Fairly sure
C. Not sure

6. Jonathan's sister's got blue eyes. Are you sure?

A. True A. Sure
B. False B. Fairly sure
C. Not sure

7. She works as a musician. Are you sure?

A. True A. Sure
B. False B. Fairly sure
C. Not sure

8. Jonathan's hair is the same colour as his mother's. Are you sure?
A. True  A. Sure
B. False B. Fairly sure
C. Not sure

9. On Fridays, they always eat the same thing. Are you sure?
A. True  A. Sure
B. False B. Fairly sure
C. Not sure
E. WRITING – VIẾT (10 minutes) 
From questions number 1 to 3, write at least 2 full sentences for each question. 
Từ câu 1-3, bạn hãy viết ít nhất 2 câu hoàn chỉnh cho mỗi câu hỏi.
p 1. How long have you studied English? Why do you want to study English?
………Actually, I have studied English since I was at grade three. I have a passion for
learning English because of many reasons. Firstly, in my childhood, I was a fan of Disney and
Cartoon Network. I loved watching cartoon and imitating the character’s lines. Secondly, I’m
into listening to us-uk music. This language’s intonation makes me impressed. Last but not
least, learning English helps me a lot in the future. English is one of the most common
language in the world. Learning English allows me to travel everywhere without language’s
barrier. I can also have a top job if I know English well.
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2. What is your favorite thing to do? How often do you do it?
…I love listening to music and I’m a fan of us-uk music. My favourite singers are Taylor
Swift and Adele. With my smartphone, I can listen to music everywhere and everytime I
want, especially when I have problems or feel depressed. Music helps heal my soul and blow
off some steam after a hard-working day.
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3. Who will you become and what will you do in the future?
…Actually, I’m an audit student so that being a good auditor is my dream job.
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For question 4, write at least 3 full sentences.
Với câu hỏi 4, bạn hãy viết ít nhất 3 câu hoàn chỉnh. 
4. What did you use to do in the past but now you do not? Why? 
…………In the past I used to get up early. However, now I don’t because I always have to
deal with many tasks and homework and I stay up late on a regular basis. If I get up early in
the morning, I will feel tired.
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For question 5, write at least 5 full sentences.
Trả lời câu hỏi sau bằng cách viết ít nhất 5 câu hoàn chỉnh.
5. What are the roles of a library? How can we develop our reading habit?
……………………Library is the place where we can find documentaries for our studying,
borrow books to read,…. It is also an ideal place for studying when you want to find a quiet
place to review your lessons. There are some ways to encourage us to read books. Firstly, you
have to find out what makes you interested. Then you read books related to your hobbies or
your favourite topics. Secondly, you can read books you’re your friends and tell them about
the book you read. Thirdly,
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