ENTRANCE EXAM

EX1: Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word that differs from the other three in
the position of stress in each of the following questions.
1. A. pollution B. traffic C. fabulous D. Serious
2. A. affect B. consider C. expect D. recognize
3. A. resident B. condition C. famous D. climate
4. A. fascinating B. negative C. convenient D. vehicle
5. A. livable B. surprise C. safety D. educate
EX2: Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word whose underlined part differs from
the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. fabulous B. capital C. fashionable D. regular
2. A. breathe B. birthday C. thought D. thousand
3. A. adolescence B. decision C. experience D. calm
4. A. walked B. attracted C. stopped D. laughed
5. A. impress B. scientific C. remind D. handicraft
EX3: Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
1. The artisans in craft villages in Bat Trang usually .……….clay to make tradition pots.
A. mould B. weave C. knit D. carve
2. There are many ………………..of pottery in this traditional craft village.
A. parts B. things C. pieces D. objects
3. Bat Trang is one of the most ………………..traditional craft villages of Ha Noi.
A. famous B. old C. cheap D. artistic
4. My parents ……………..up their business when they were young and they are quite successful
now.
A. made B. set C. started D. went
5. Is Uncle Ho’s Mausoleum a place of …………………..of Hanoi? Yes, it is.
A. transport B. village C. interest D. industry
6. Visiting the old quarters in Hanoi is my ……………experience during my stay here.
A. believable B. typical C. forgettable D. memorable
7. What are the greatest ……………………………in the capital city of Hanoi?
A. attractions B. drawbacks C. transport D. factors
8. The public transport in this famous city is very convenient and …………………
A. crowded B. reliable C. busy D. historic
9. There is a great…………. of things and foods from different countries that you can find in this
lovey city.
A. many B. lots C. plenty D. variety
10. We feel…………………..because of travelling across different time zones after a long flight
back to Vietnam.
A. bored B. pleased C. tired D. nervous
EX4: Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that need corrections in each of
the following questions.
1. Mary was determined to leave (A) the office by (B) 4:30 for catching (C) early train home (D).
2. I often look into (A) new words in (B) the dictionary whenever (C) I don’t know their (D)
meanings.
3. Even (A) on the most careful (B) prepared trip (C), problems will sometimes (D) develop.
4. The existence (A) of many stars in the sky lead (B) us to suspect that there may be (C) life on
another (D) planet.
5. It is believed (A) that in the near future (B) robots will be used to doing (C) things such as (D)
cooking.
EX5: Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
1. Many people took part in Loykrathong Festival in Thailand last year.
A. attended B. supported C. visited D. went to
2. It’s easy to get on well with neighbourhood in the countryside. People are all friendly and willing
to help each other.
A. to work together with B. to be a helpful friend of
C. to have a friendly relationship with D. to exchange goods with
3. Nam would like to find out more about the customs and traditions of Tay people.
A. to see B. to look for C. to learn D. to watch
4. To tell the truth it’s a bit weird being out here on my own.
A. common B. good C. strange D. usual
5. WWF is a non-profit organization that protects the wildlife.
A. making no money at all B. not working for money
C. earning a lot of money D. needing no money
EX6: Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
1. He took off my wet boots and made me sit by the fire.
A. went on B. moved on C. put on D. carried on
2. Thank God, you’re here is a very entertaining comedy programme based on an Australian TV
show.
A. interesting B. unhappy C. sad D. boring
3. Can you please turn up the volume? I can't hear anything.
A. turn on B. turn off C. turn down D. turn into
4. My brother wants to become a professional swimmer, so he practices swimming every day.
A. lazy B. poor C. bad D. amateurish
5. Linh often wastes money in buying clothes that she just wears a few times.
A. spends B. pays C. saves D. makes
EX7: Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the
following exchanges.
1. “Shall we have a coffee?” “_ ____. I have to go.”
A. Sorry I can't B. Not at all C. Good idea D. With pleasure 
2. Would you like to have dinner with me?' 
A. Yes, I would B. Why not? C. I'd love to. D. It's doesn't matter. 
3. “___________?" "That's a good idea.'
A. Won't you go out for dinner B. Why don’t we go out for dinner? 
C. Do you mind going out for dinner D. Could you please go out for dinner 
4. “Where shall we go for our holiday?” “___________” 
A. I never mind. B. Oh, that would be great.
C. I'm glad to hear that. D. What about Spain?
5. “It's a lovely day. Shall we go for a walk?” “___________ .”
A. No problem B. All right C. You're right D. Enjoy yourself 
EX8: 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
Bill Gates is the co-founder of Microsoft, the world's largest PC software company. He is among the
richest people in the world. Bill Gates' interest in computers started when he was a teenager. After
high school, he was accepted to several top colleges in the USA: Harvard, Yale, and Princeton. He
chose to go to Harvard to study law. At Harvard, he focused more on his interest in computers than
on coursework. He often relaxed by playing video games in Harvard's computer lab. He left Harvard
before graduating because he wanted to open a software company with his friend Paul Allen.
However, he later said, ‛I don't think dropping out is a good idea.' In 2007, he received an honorary
degree from Harvard. He began his speech by saying this to his father in the audience. ‛I've been
waiting more than 30 years to say this: Dad, I always told you I'd come back and get my degree.' Bill
Gates is no longer working full time for Microsoft. He is now, with his wife, running The Bill &
Melinda Gates Foundation which aims to improve healthcare, reduce poverty, and promote education
around the world.
1. When did Bill Gates first develop his interest in computers?
A. during his teenage years 
B. when he went to university
C. when he was at nursery school
2. What did he study at Harvard University?
A. computer science
B. business
C. law 
3. What did he often do to relax while at Harvard?
A. play sports
B. play video games 
C. go to parties
4. Why did he drop out of Harvard?
A. because he was ill
B. because he wanted to study at another university
C. because he wanted to start a software company 
5. What did he receive from Harvard in 2007?
A. an honorary degree 
B. a job
C. a company
6. What is the purpose of The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation?
A. law
B. healthcare, poverty reduction, and education 
C. computer software
EX9: Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of
sentences.
1. Elizabeth was writing a note to her friend. The train arrived.
A. Elizabeth was writing a note to her friend as soon as the train arrived.
B. After the train arrived, Elizabeth was writing a note to her friend.
C. The train arrived while Elizabeth was writing a note to her friend.
D. Elizabeth was writing a note to her friend whenever the train arrived.
2 The water is very cold in January. We go swimming anyway.
A. When the water is very cold in January, we go swimming anyway.
B. As the water is very cold in January, we go swimming anyway.
C. The water is very cold in January if we go swimming anyway.
D. Although the water is very cold in January, we go swimming anyway.
3. The water was very rough. The lifeguards made all of the swimmers leave the water.
A. Since the water was very rough, the lifeguards made all of the swimmers leave the water.
B. The water was very rough so that the lifeguards made all of the swimmers leave the water.
C. The water was very rough because the lifeguards made all of the swimmers leave
D The lifeguards made all of the swimmers leave the water though the water was very rough.
4. Mike goes jogging two miles every morning. Then he gets ready for work.
A. Mike goes jogging two miles every morning after he gets ready for work.
B. Mike goes jogging two miles every morning before he gets ready for work.
C. Mike goes jogging two miles every morning as soon as he gets ready for work.
D. Mike goes jogging two miles every morning when he gets ready for work.
5. You need to plan your trip to South America carefully. You don’t spend all your money too
quickly.
A. You need to plan your trip to America carefully so that you don’t spend all your money too
quickly.
B. You need to plan your trip to America carefully although you don’t spend all your money too
quickly.
C. You need to plan your trip to America carefully as you don’t spend all your money too
quickly.
D. Even though you need to plan your trip to America carefully, you don’t spend all your money
too quickly.
EX10: Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of
the following question
1. “ I’m sorry I have to leave so early” he said
A. He apologized for having to leave early
B. He apologize that he has to leave early
C. He apologizes for having to leave early
D. He apologize for having to leave early
2. “Why don’t you put a better lock on the door?" said John.
A. John suggested to put a better lock on the door.
B. John asked why not putting a better lock on the door.
C. John suggested putting a better lock on the door.
D. John made us put a better lock on the door.
3. Although his legs were broken, he managed to get out of the car before it exploded.
A. Despite his legs to be broken, he managed to get out of the car before it exploded.
B. Despite his broken legs, he was able to get out of the car before exploding.
C. Despite his legs were broken, he managed to get out of the car before it exploded.
D. Despite his broken legs, he was able to get out of the car before it exploded.
4. In spite of all our efforts, we failed in the final match.
A. Although we tried very hard, we failed in the final match.
B. We made all our efforts so that we could gain success in the final match.
C. Whatever efforts we had made, we weren’t able to win in the final match.
D. We failed in the final match as a result of all our great efforts.

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