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Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part
differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. bosses B. boxes C. clothes D. couches
Question 2: A. shame B. drank C. cable D. blaze
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other
three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions .
Question 3: A. situation B. examination C. generation D. education
Question 4: A. escape B. before C. enough D. welfare
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
Question 5: Televisions are now an everyday feature of most households in the United States,
and television viewing is the number one activity leisure.
A. everyday B. activity leisure C. most household D. television viewing
Question 6: New sources of energy have been looking for as the number of fossil fuels continues
to decrease.
A. New sources B. been looking C. fossil D. continues
Question 7: For thousand of years, man has used rocks as main materials for building houses,
made fences, pavements or even roofs for houses.
A. man B. rocks C. made D. roofs
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 8 True Blood is my favourite TV series, ____ I don't have much time to watch it often. 
A. although B. if
C. despite D. before
Question 9: Vietnam needs to ____ its urbanization opportunities to become a middle income
country.
A. seize B. make use
C. get D. exploit
Question 10: I don't suppose there is anyone there, ___________ ? 
A. is there B. don’t I C. do I D. isn’t there
Question 11: Tom denied_____________ part in the fighting at school. 
A. taking B. to take C. to taking D. take
Question 12: There's a(n) ____ in the paper about the Reality Television in Viet Nam.
A. essay B. article C. announcement D. feature
Question 13: The wine had made him a little _______ and couldn’t control his movement.
A. light-headed B. narrow-minded C. light-hearted D. light-footed
Question 14: You must have forgotten to send the email, _______ there’s nothing in my inbox.
A. because of B. for C. due to D. owing to
Question 15:  The new director has really got things _______ .
A. flying B. walking C. jogging D. moving
Question 16: We were _______ a mile of our destination when we ran out of petrol.
A. hardly B. only C. within D. inside
Question 17: The forecast has revealed that the world’s reserves of fossil fuel will have _______
by 2015.
A. taken over B. caught up C. run out D. used off
Question 18 Statistics _________ now compulsory for all students taking a course in
engineering. 
A. is B. are C. have been D. has been
Question 19: As _______  in Greek and Roman mythology, harpies were frightful monsters that
were half woman and half bird.
A. description B. describing C. to describe D. described
Question 20: Do you know that _______ longest river in _______ world is _______ Nile?
A. the/the/the B. a/the/the
C. O/the/a D. the/the/O
Question 21 I usually buy my clothes _______ . It's cheaper than going to the dress maker.
A. on the shelf B. on the house
C. in public D. off the peg
Question 22: Making mistakes is all ___________ of growing up . 
A. part and parcel B.  odds and ends C.  chalk and cheese D.  top and bottom
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to
complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 23: Jenny and Jimmy are talking about university education. 
Jenny: “I think having a university degree is the only way to succeed in life.” 
Jimmy: “________. There were successful people without a degree.” 
A. That’s all right B. That’s life
C. I don’t quite agree D. I can’t agree more
Question 24: John: "Do you think that people should protect their cultural identities in the age of
globalization?”  
Jane: “____ ” 
A. There is no doubt about it.
B. Of course not, you bet.
C. Well, that’s very surprising.
D. Yes, it’s an absured idea.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning
to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 25: For environmental safety, we need to find ways to reduce emission of fumes and
smoke from factories.  
A. leak B. poison C. pollutant D. release
Question 26: By being thrifty and shopping wisely, housewives in the city can feed an entire
family on as little as 500.000 VND a week. 
A. economical B. luxurious C. miserable D. sensible
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 27: I think it’s impossible to abolish school examinations. They are necessary to evaluate
students’ progress.
A. continue B. extinguish C. organize D. stop
Question 28: He revealed his intentions of leaving the company to the manager during the office
dinner party.
A. concealed B. disclosed C. misled D. influenced
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.
Question 29: “I'm sorry I gave you the wrong number”, said Paul to Susan.
A. Paul apologized to Susan for having given the wrong number.
B. Paul accused Susan of having given him the wrong number.
C. Paul thanked to Susan for giving the wrong number.
D. Paul denied giving Susan the wrong number.
Question 30: I needn’t have watered the garden because it came down in torrents after that.
A. If only I had watered the garden before it came down in torrents
B. It's a pity I had watered the garden after it came down in torrents.
C. I regret having watered the garden before it came down in torrents.
D. If it had came down in torrents, I wouldn't have watered the garden
Question 31: You must never take the helmet off when you drive.
A. Helmets must be taken around with you when you drive.
B. Wearing helmets is never taken into consideration when driving.
C. Helmets must be worn at all times when driving.
D. Helmets are an optional part of you when you drive.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines
each pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 32: We gain more knowledge about how to stay safe online. We worry less about the
threats of cybercrime.
A. The more knowledge about how to stay safe online we gain, the more we worry about the
threats of cybercrime.
B. The more we stay online to gain safety knowledge, the less we worry about the threats of
cybercrime.
C. The more knowledge about how to stay safe online we gain, the less we worry about the threats
of cybercrime.
D. The less we know about how to stay safe online, the less we worry about the threats of
cybercrime.
Question 33: We arrived at the airport. We realized our passports were still at home.
A. Not until we arrived at the airport, did we realize that our passports were still at home.
B. We arrived at the airport and realized that our passports are still at home.
C. Not until we had arrived at the airport, we realized our passports were still at home.
D. It was until we arrived at the airport that we realized our passports were not at home.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 34 to 38.
ABROAD WITH US
The company study abroad was originally founded in 1991 for students who wished to study
French in France. Its success led to the establishment of other schools around the world.
Learning the language in the country in which it is spoken is, of course, a (34) _______ more
effective and faster process than studying in your own country. It is also an opportunity to mix
with local habitants and (35) _______ a greater and deeper (36) _______ of the people whose
language you are studying. This makes the whole experience much more enjoyable . You may
wish to attend an Italian language and a cooking course in Italy or combine a Portuguese course
with a sport. You should look at all the possibilities and (37) _______ the best choice. In order to
choose the (38) _______ course and location for you, we suggest you contact us to discuss your
particular requirements. From the information you give us, we can make some recommendations.

Question 34: A. lots B. far C. so D. very

Question 35: A. acquire B. require C. inquire D. enquire
Question 36: A. know B. knowledgeable C. knowledge D. knowledgeably
Question 37: A. do B. make C. take D. get
Question 38: A. exact B. right C. precise D. fit
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions from 39 to 45.
The green building movement is changing the way buildings are constructed. This movement
started in the 1970s, as people began to see that modern life was destroying the environment we
all share. Natural resources were being destroyed, energy and water consumption was rising, and
so was pollution of all kinds. This environmental destruction has continued, and one important
factor has been the way that buildings are constructed. In fact, energy use in buildings represents
about 32 percent of all energy use in the United States. In the early years, green builders were a
small minority, and their goals of reducing the environmental impact of buildings were
considered unrealistic. Now, however, the green building movement is growing, as builders have
been able to take advantage of new technology and as the costs of this technology have gone
down. Environmental building methods are now practical enough to save money for builders and
for building owners, even as they reduce damage to the environment.
Green builders try to make use of recycled materials, which means less waste in dumps. Also,
they  reduce environmental impact by reducing the energy requirements of a building. One way
is to provide  an alternative, non-polluting source of energy. First, with solar panels, it is possible
to produce  electricity from the rays of the sun. Once installed, they provide energy at no cost
and with no pollution. 
Another solution is to reduce the amount of energy required in a building. It is possible to cut 
electricity use noticeably by improving natural lighting and installing low-energy light bulbs. To
reduce  the amount of fuel needed for heating or cooling, builders also add insulation to the
walls so that the  building stays warmer in winter and cooler in summer. 
One example of this advanced design is the Genzyme Center of Cambridge, the most
environmentally  responsible office building in America. Every aspect of the design and building
had to consider two  things: the need for a safe and pleasant workplace for employees and the
need to lessen the negative  environmental impact. 75 percent of the building materials were
recycled materials, and the energy use  has been reduced by 43 percent and water use by 32
percent, compared with other buildings of the same  size. 
In other parts of the world, several large-scale projects have recently been developed
according to  green building principles. One of these is in Vauban, Germany, in an area that was
once the site of army  housing. The site has been completely rebuilt with houses requiring 30
percent less energy than  conventional ones. These houses, heated by special non-polluting
systems, are also equipped with solar  panels. 
A larger project is under way in China. The first phase of this project will include houses for
400  families built with solar power, non-polluting bricks, and recycled wall insulation. In a
second phase,  entire neighborhoods in six cities will be built. If all goes well, the Chinese
government plans to copy  these ideas in new neighborhoods across China. 
 Green building ideas, on a small or large scale, are spreading. Individuals, companies, and 
governments are beginning to see their benefits. Not only are they environmentally friendly,
green  buildings improve living and working conditions and also save money in the long run. 
(Adapted from “Advanced Reading Power” by Beatrice S. Mikulecky and Linda Jeffries) 
Question Question 39: Which of the following does the passage mainly discuss?
A. An environmentally friendly approach to constructing buildings
B. New technologies applied to constructing office buildings
C. Successful green building projects all over the world
D. Economic benefits of environmentally responsible buildings
Question 40: According to paragraph 1, the environmental goals set by green builders were initially
considered unrealistic presumably because _______?
A. there was an abundance of natural materials for the construction of conventional buildings.
B. the potential applications of technology to constructing green buildings were not recognised then.
C. the problems of environmental destruction were not prevalent at the time.
D. there was a lack of green builders at the beginning of the 20th century.
Question 41: The word “they” in paragraph 2 refers to _______.
A. recycled materials
B. green builders
C. rays of the sun
D. solar panels
Question 42: The word “insulation” in paragraph 3 mostly means _______.
A. materials that prevent heat loss and absorption
B. panels that convert solar energy into electricity
C. systems that protect buildings from the sun’s rays
D. devices that monitor changes in temperature
Question 43: What is one common characteristic shared by the Genzyme Center of Cambridge and
the project in Vauban, Germany?
A. Both took advantage of new insulation technology, which cuts down on construction costs
B. Both were built based on green building principles, which reduces energy use considerably
C. Both are housing complexes with special, non-polluting heating systems
D. Both were built out of entirely recycled materials instead of conventional ones.
Question 44: The phrase “under way” in paragraph 6 mostly means _______.
A. being certified
B. being inspected
C. being launched
D. being notified
Question 45: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 7 as a merit of green
buildings? A. Improving living conditions.
B. Proving more economical eventually.
C. Being friendly to the environment.
D. Increasing work productivity.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions from 46 to 50.
Very few people in the modern world obtain their food supply by hunting and gathering in the
natural environment surrounding their homes. This method of harvesting from nature's provision
is the oldest known subsistence strategy and has been practised for at least the last two million
years. It was, indeed, the only way to obtain food until rudimentary farming and the
domestication of wild animals were introduced about 10,000 years ago.
Because hunter-gatherers have fared poorly in comparison with their agricultural cousins, their
numbers have dwindled, and they have been forced to live in marginal environments, such as
deserts and arctic wastelands. In higher latitudes, the shorter growing seasons have restricted the
availability of plant life. Such conditions have caused a greater dependence on hunting, and on
fishing along the coasts and waterways. The abundance of vegetation in the lower latitudes of the
tropics, on the other hand, has provided a greater opportunity for gathering a variety of plants. In
short, the environmental differences have restricted the diet and have limited possibilities for the
development of subsistence societies.
Contemporary hunter-gatherers may help us understand our prehistoric ancestors. We know from
the observation of modern hunter-gatherers in both Africa and Alaska that a society based on
hunting and gathering must be very mobile. While the entire community camps in a central
location, a smaller party harvests the food within a reasonable distance from the camp. When the
food in the area has become exhausted, the community moves on to exploit another site. We also
notice seasonal migration patterns evolving for most hunter-gatherers, along with a strict division
of labor between the sexes. These patterns of behavior may be similar to those practised by
mankind during the Paleolithic Period.
Question 46: The word “domestication” in the first paragraph mostly means _____.
A. making wild animals used to living with and working for humans
B. hatching and raising new species of wild animals in the home
C. teaching animals to do a particular job or activity in the home
D. adapting animals to suit a new working environment
Question 47: According to the passage, subsistence societies depend mainly on _____.
A. hunter-gathered’s tools
B. agricultural products
C. farming methods
D. nature’s provision
Question 48: In the lower latitudes of the tropics, hunter-gatherers _____.
A. can free themselves from hunting
B. live along the coasts and waterways for fishing
C. have better food gathering from nature
D. harvest shorter seasonal crops.
Question 49: A typical feature of both modern and prehistoric hunter-gatherers is that _____.
A. they live in the forests for all their life
B. they don’t have a healthy and balanced diet
C. they don’t have a strong sense of community
D. they often change their living places
Question 50: Which of the following would serve as the best title of the passage?
A. Evolution of Humans’ Farming Methods
B. Hunter-gatherers and Subsistence Societies
C. A Brief History of Subsistence Farming
D. Hunter-gatherers: Always on the Move
THE END