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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 primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. improve B. comment C. revise D. believe
Question 2: A. underline B. satisfactory C. pronunciation D. conversation
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 3: A. desert B. oasis C. position D. resort
Question 4: A. phone B. zone C. stone D. none
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 5: “Congratulations to you on passing the math exam.” “ ”
A. You’re welcome B. Never mind
C. Don’t mention it D. Thanks a lot
Question 6: “Don’t pick flower in the school garden next time, Lili” “ ”
A. I have no idea B. Sorry, I won’t
C. Is that so? D. Don’t worry
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSET in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 7. My mom is always bad-tempered when I leave my room untidy.
A. very happy and satisfied B. talking too much
C. feeling embarrassed D. easily annoyed or irritated
Question 8. Roget's Thesaurus, a collection of English words and phrases, was originally arranged by the
ideas they express rather than by alphabetical order.
A. unless B. as well as C. restricted D. instead of
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 9: Each time you turn it on, with appropriate hardware and software, it is capable of doing
almost anything you ask.
A. ill-prepared B. unimportant C. unsuitable D. irregular
Question 10. Doctors have been criticized for their indiscriminate use of antibiotics.
A. wholesale B. selective C. disciplined D. unconscious
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 11. Let’s ask our teacher how to solve this problem we can’t agree on the answer.
A. Since B. because of C. due to D. owing to
Question 12. He wanted to know shopping during the previous morning.
A. if we had been going C. we were going
B. that if we had been going D. that we were going
Question 13. Some days of rest may help to the pressure of work.
A. reduce B. lower C. chop D. crease
Question 14. The rhinoceros will become if people continue to hurt them.
A. extinct B. instinct C. distinct D. extinction
Question 15. In rainy seasons, roads in the village are always .
A. mud. B. mudded. C. mudding. D. muddy.
Question 16. The Red Cross is an international organization that helps people who are suffering from the
results of war, diseases or .
A. victims B. disasters C. opportunities D. conditions
Question 17. is a situation in which large numbers of people have little or no food, and many of
them die.
A. Disaster B. Famine C. Poverty D. Flood.
Question 18. We oppose this war, as we would do any other war which created an environmental
catastrophe.
A. pollution B. disaster C. convention D. epidemic
Question 19. All payments to the ICRC are and are received as donations.
A. volunteer B. voluntary C. voluntarily D. voluntariness
Question 20. Mr. Thompson is learning Vietnamese to read Kim Van Kieu.
A. so that not B. so as to
C. in order not to D. so as not to
Question 21. Her job was so that she decided to quit it.
A. interesting B. satisfactory C. stressful D. wonderful
Question 22. He advised them in the class
A. to not talk B. not to talk C. to talk not D. don’t talk
Question 23. Williams is working an export company. He intends to apply another job
because he is not satisfied the salary.
A. in / on / at B. for / for / with C. at / out / into D. from/ on/ for
Question 24. By the end of 2010 we in Ho Chi Minh City for 30 years.
A. work B. will work C. have worked D. will have worked
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 25 to 29.
A trend that has emerged recently is the sharing of childcare (25) between husband and
wife. Young couples will try to arrange their work schedules so that they work opposite hours or shifts in
order that one parent is always home with the children. Since childcare is expensive, this saves money for
the young couple trying to establish themselves and provide a secure environment for the family.
Husband and wife may also share household chores. Some fathers are just as capable as mothers at
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 In some cases, the woman’s salary is for family (26) and the father becomes the
“househusband." These cases are still fairly rare. One positive trend, however, is that fathers seem to be
spending more time with their children. In a recent survey, 41% of the children sampled said they spend
equal time with their mothers and fathers. “This is one of our most significant cultural changes,” says Dr.
Leon Hoffman, who co-directs the Parent Child Center at the New York Psychoanalytic Society. In
practice, for over 30 years, Hoffman has found "a very dramatic difference in the involvement of the
father in everything from care-taking to general decision (27) around kids' lives.”
Another factor has recently been added to the childcare formula. The number of people who work from
home nearly full-time rose 23% from the last decade. The (28) of technology - computers,
faxes, teleconferencing - has made it easier for at-home workers to be constantly in touch. Will this new
flexibility in the workforce bring a positive change for the (29) of children? Only time will
tell.
Question 25: A. techniques B. possibilities C. abilities D. responsibilities
Question 26: A. fares B. expenses C. payment D. fees
Question 27: A. holding B. creating C. making D. giving
Question 28: A. access B. accessibly C. accessible D. accessibility
Question 29: A. comfort B. security C. well-being D. interests
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 30 to 37.
Humans have struggled against weeds since the beginnings of agriculture. Marring our gardens is one
of the milder effects of weeds – any plants that thrive where they are unwanted. They clog waterways,
destroy wildlife habitats, and impede farming. Their spread eliminates grazing areas and accounts for one-
third of all crop loss. They compete for sunlight, nutrients, and water with useful plants.
The global need for weed control had been answered mainly by the chemical industry. Its herbicides are
effective and sometimes necessary, but some pose serious problems, particularly if misused. Toxic
compounds threaten animal and public health when they accumulate in food plants, groundwater, and
drinking water. They also harm workers who apply them.
In recent years, the chemical industry has introduced several herbicides that are more ecologically
sound. Yet new chemicals alone cannot solve the world’s weed problems. Hence, scientists are exploring
the innate weed-killing powers of living organisms, primarily insects and microorganisms.
The biological agents now in use are environmentally benign and are harmless to humans. They can be
chosen for their ability to attack selected targets and leave crops and other plants untouched. In contrast,
some of the most effective chemicals kill virtually all the plants they come in contact with, sparing only
those that are naturally resistant or have been genetically modified for resistance. Furthermore, a number
of biological agents can be administered only once, after which no added applications are needed.
Chemicals typically must be used several times per growing season.
Question 30: The word ‘marring’ in bold is closest in meaning to
A. planting B. spoiling C. dividing D. replacing
Question 31: Which of the following terms does the author define in the first paragraph?
A. grazing area B. weeds C. nutrients D. wildlife habitats
Question 32: The word ‘innate’ in bold is closest in meaning to
A. effective B. natural C. active D. organic
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Question 33: Which of the following best describes the organization of the passage?
A. Two possible causes of a phenomenon are compared.
B. A problem is described and possible solutions are discussed.
C. A general idea is introduced and several specific examples are given.
D. A recommendation is analyzed and rejected
Question 34: With what topic does this passage primarily deal?
A. The dangers of toxic chemicals.
B. A proposal to ban the use of all herbicides.
C. The importance of the chemical industry.
D. Advantages of biological agents over chemical ones.
Question 35: The word ‘clog’ in bold is closest in meaning to
A. drain B. grow along C. obstruct D. float on
Question 36: Which of the following statements about the use of chemical agents as herbicides would the
author most likely agree?
A. It has become more dangerous recently. B. It is occasionally required.
C. It is safe but inefficient. D. It should be increased.
Question 37: The word ‘applications’ in bold could best be replaced by which of the following?
A. treatments B. requests C. special purposes D. qualifications
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 38 to 42.
Lead poisoning in children is a major health concern. Both low and high doses of paint can have serious
effects. Children exposed to high doses of lead often suffer permanent nerve damage, mental retardation,
blindness, and even death. Low doses of lead can lead to mild mental retardation, short attention spans,
distractibility, poor academic performance, and behavioral problems.
This is not a new concern. As early as 1904, lead poisoning in children was linked to lead-based paint.
Microscopic lead particles from paint are absorbed into the bloodstream when children ingest flakes of
chipped paint, plaster, or paint dust from sanding. Lead can also enter the body through household dust,
nail biting, thumb sucking, or chewing on toys and other objects painted with lead-based paint. Although
American paint companies today must comply with strict regulations regarding the amount of lead used in
their paint, this source of lead poisoning is still the most common and most dangerous. Children living in
older, dilapidated houses are particularly at risk.
Question 38: Which of the following does the passage infer?
A. Paint companies can no longer use lead in their paint.
B. Paint companies must limit the amount of lead used in their paint.
C. Paint companies aren't requeued to limit the amount of lead used in their paint.
D. Paint companies have always followed restrictions regarding the amount of lead used in their paint.
Question 39: The word "dilapidated" is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A. unpainted B. decorated C. broken down D. poorly painted
Question 40: What does the author imply in the final sentence of the passage?
A. Old homes were painted with lead - based paint.
B. Lead-based paint chips off more easily than newer paints.
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 C. Poor people did not comply with the regulations
D. Old homes need to be rebuilt in order to be safe for children.
Question 41: The phrase "exposed to" in line 2 could best be replaced by which of the following?
A. in contact with B. familiar with C. displaying D. conducting
Question 42: According to the passage, what is the most common source of lead poisoning in children?
A. household dust B. lead-based paint C. painted toys D. dilapidated houses
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 43: When the unemployment rate is high, the crime rate is usually also high.
A. The unemployment rate and the crime rate are both higher.
B. The unemployment rate is as high as the crime rate.
C. The higher the unemployment rate is, the higher the crime rate is.
D. The high rate of unemployment depends on the high rate of crime.
Question 44: We had planned to walk right round the lake, but the heavy rain made this impossible.
A. We would have walked right round the lake even if it had rained heavily.
B. The heavy rain nearly prevented us from walking right round the lake.
C. In spite of the heavy rain we managed to walk half way round the lake as planned.
D. If it had not been raining so heavily, we would have planned to walk right round the lake.
Question 45: People believe that the weather is changing dramatically.
A. The weather is believed to change dramatically.
B. The weather is believed to have changed dramatically.
C. The weather is believed to be changing dramatically.
D. The weather is believed to have been changing dramatically.
Mark the letter A, B, C or B on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
Question 46: (A) The man (B) whom is standing (C) over (D) there is my teacher
Question 47: We (A) are going to visit (B) our grandparents (C) when we (D) will finish our final exams
Question 48: He (A) comes from a (B) large family, all of (C) them now (D) live in Australia.
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 49: My grandparents’ lake house was built in 1953. It was completely destroyed by the forest
fire.
A. My grandparents’ lake house was built in 1953; however, completely destroying the forest fire.
B. My grandparents’ lake house, which was built in 1953, was completely destroyed by the forest fire.
C. My grandparent’s lake house was built in 1953, so it was completely destroyed by the forest fire.
D. The forest fire destroyed my grandparent’s lake house was built in 1953.
Question 50: Had he known more about the internet, he would have invested in some computer
companies
A. Knowing about the internet help him invest in some computer company
B. He didn’t know much about the internet and he didn’t invest in any computer companies
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C. Knowing about the internet, he would have invested in some computer companies
D. He would have invested in some computer companies without his knowledge of the internet
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