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I. Mark the letter 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. Wooden clogs (dép gỗ) have been the simple _________ of Vietnamese women for ages.
A. symbol B. mark C. sign D. signal
6. Rickshaw looks _________ in each _________ of Vietnam: Hanoi’s rickshaw is wider and
low. Hue’s is a bit narrower but longer, Saigon’s rickshaw is tall and long.
A. different – area B. the same – part
C. different – region D. differently – region
7. Survey findings _________ that the current family remains an important production unit
of society.
A. express B. show C. explain D. record
8. Many workers wish that they _________ labour contracts with the companies.
A. were signing B. sign C. signed D. were signed
9. The photos by a British diplomat capture the _________ of old bicycles, crowed electric
trams, the queue to buy goods and lines of barrels waiting to collect water in the 1980s.
A. minds B. thinking C. ideas D. images
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 tourists
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
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each
of the following questions.
14. The teacher asked him why hadn’t he done his homework, but he said nothing.
A B C D
15. Pay attention of the traffic lights when you are travelling in the street.
A B C D
16. 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.
17. 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
18. “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.
19. Female firefighters are sometimes the targets of laughter and anger from the coworkers and
local people.
A. reasons B. sources C. directions D. victims
20. 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.
21. He’s a wonderful example of a kind-hearted person with good judgment.
A. inhuman B. tolerant C. generous D. sympathetic
22. 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 (23) ______ that you can satisfy all the requirements
of the job you are (24) ______ 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, (25) ______, and demeanour.
Before the interview, you should gather (26) ______ information about the company and the
employer as you can. Not only will you appear informed and intelligent but also you will make
a decision if a job offer eventually made. You might also want to prepare for answering
questions by listing some of your attributes. Remember that appearance is very important.
Whether we like it or not, it is the first thing people notice about us. You should match your
dress to employees in the workplace (27) ______ you are applying. You should come on time
for the interview.
23. A. suggest B. prove C. offer D. recommend
24. A. applying B. asking C. begging D. requiring
25. A. punctual B. punctuality C. on time D. punctuate
26. A. so much B. too much C. as much D. as many
27. 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 USA.
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 USA 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.
28. If a USA 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.
29. 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.
30. 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.
31. 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.
32. 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 12th grade in the USA
can apply for any programs in a USA university.
D. International students are advised to apply for a USA high school before for college.
X. Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the
root one.
33. The Old Quarter is the noisiest part of the city.
No other parts in Hanoi are noisier than the Old Quarter.
34. This place was the most dangerous I’ve ever been.
I’ve ever been to such a dangerous place before.
35. No other cities in China are bigger than Shanghai.
Shanghai is China’s biggest city.
36. This is the best food I’ve ever eaten in this country.
 I’ve never eaten such a good food in this country before.
XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using
the word in brackets.
37. You can’t understand these things because you are very young. (enough)
You are not old enough to understand these things.
38. I have so much to do today. (wish)
I wish I didn’t have so much to do today.
39. Tom is a playwright as well as an actor. (not only)
Tom is not only a playwright but also an actor.
40. They did not finish the kitchen on Monday. (wasn’t)
The kitchen wasn’t finished on Monday.