I.

PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM

Choose 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 from question {<1>} to {<2>}. (0.5
point)
(<1>) A. bought B. nought C. plough D. thought
(<2>) A. rehear B. appear C. realize D. peace

Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose stress pattern is different from the
other three in each of the following questions from question {<1>} to {<2>} (0.5 point)
(<1>) A. interview B. essential C. comfortable D. industry
(<2>) A. confide B. comfort C. inflate D. severe

Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
from question {<1>} to {<14>}. (3.5 points)
(<1>) When Carol ________ last night, I ________ my favorite show on television.
A. was calling/ watched C. called/ was watching
B. called/ have watched D. had called/ watched
(<2>) Was it really necessary that I _______ there watching you the entire time you were rehearsing
for the play? It was really boring watching you repeat the scenes over and over again.
A. sits B. am sitting C. be sitting D. To sit
(<3>) There wasn't a chair for the headmaster, _______ is a big problem.
A. what B. which C. that D. where
(<4>) ________ he was waiting for Sam outside the cinema, Jim realized that the street was funnily
crowded.
A. So B. While C. Unless D. Even though
(<5>) There was an upward trend in the demand for labor force.
A. The demand for labor force declined. B. The demand for labor force increased.
C. The demand for labor force reduced. D. The demand for labor force remained stable.
(<6>) He doesn't like going out. He doesn't invite any friends home.
A. He either goes out or invites any friends home. B. He neither goes out nor invites any
friends home.
C. He not only goes out but also invites any friends home.D. He goes out but not invites any friends
home.
(<7>) There won't be peace in the conflict if both sides do not really desire it.
A. It is only if both sides actually want the conflict to end peacefully that it will happen.
B. As both sides in the conflict apparently desire peace, it is likely that there will be peace soon.
C. The main problem in the conflict seems to be that neither side really desires peace.
D. There has been a lot of fighting in the conflict because both sides seem to want it that way.
(<8>) In spite of her abilities, Laura has been __________ overlooked for promotion.
A. repetitive B. repeatedly C. repetition D. repeat
(<9>) True Blood is my favourite TV series, __________ I don't have much time to watch it often.
A. although B. before C. if D. yet
(<10>) Theresa May is one of a growing number of women in traditionally _________ British
politics rising to the upper position of leadership.
A. male-dominated B. man-domination C. male-dominating D. man-dominatedly
(<11>) Influenced by the work of Malthus, Darwin came __________ a theory of natural selection
and gradual evolution over time.
A. off B. into C. out D. up with
(<12>) In the _________ agriculture, farmers try to limit the use of chemicals and fertilizers.
A. sustainable B. conserving C. preserving D. supporting
(<13>) Their family were wealthy but they encouraged their children to work hard and take nothing
_______.
A. for sure B. for good C. for granted D. for charge
(<14>) _________ youngest boy has just started going to _______ school.
A. a/ x B. x/ the C. an/ x D. the/ x

READING
Read the following passage and choose A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
numbered gap(s) from question {<1>} to {<5>}. (1.25 points)
Food, vegetables and fruit are all carried in plastic bags. The number of plastic bags is so big
that some women even cannot remember how many plastic bags ___([<1>])___ they have used in
one day.
When people are not ready to ___([<2>])___ plastic bags, taxes are thought to be the most
effective tool in the fight against plastic bags. An environmental tax of 50,000 VND (2.15 USD) per
kilogram of plastic bags has been applied since January 1 this year. ___([<3>])___ , according to
experts, there remain obstacles in implementing the tax policy.
The difficulty in ___([<4>])___ plastic bags workshops has resulted in a paradox, where the
actual price for one kilogram of plastics bag is lower than the tax itself. While the tax was expected to
bring in $900 million per year, the actual numbers have been much lower.
The huge gap between expected and actual plastic tax revenue is mostly due to tax
___([<5>])___ and regulatory loopholes, which also allow bag sellers to maintain their low prices.
To combat this trend, the Việt Nam Chamber of Commerce and Industry has proposed
revising the tax to account for the number of bags instead of their weight.-VNA.

(<1>) A. that B. who C. where D. when

(<2>) A. give up B. take on C. make out D. put through
(<3>) A. Therefore B. In addition C. However D. In contrast
(<4>) A. management B. manager C. managing D. managed
(<5>) A. acceptance B. increase C. satisfaction D. evasion

Read the passage and choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D to each question from question
{<1>} to {<5>}. (1.25 points)

David Beckham is an English footballer who has played for Manchester United and Real
Madrid, as well as representing his country 100 times. He moved to the Los Angeles Galaxy in 2007
to increase the profile of football in America. He married Spice Girl Victoria Beckham and has
become a worldwide celebrity, an advertising brand and a fashion icon.
Beckham was born in London in 1975. His parents were fanatical Manchester United
supporters. His talent was obvious from an early age and he signed with Manchester United on his
fourteenth birthday. He helped the youth team win several trophies and made his first team debut in
1995. He helped his team achieve considerable success in his eleven seasons with them.
Beckham has been runner-up twice as world football's best player. He won many trophies
with Manchester United, including the Champions League, and won a league title with Real Madrid.
He also captained his club and country. He was famously sent off in a match against Argentina in the
1998 World Cup. In 2003, Beckham received an honour for services to football from Britain's Queen.
Beckham has many interests off the soccer pitch and is rarely out of the headlines, especially
concerning his marriage and children. He has established football academies in Los Angeles and
London. In 2006 he was named a judge for the British Book Awards. He lives near Tom Cruise and
the two are best buddies. Beckham is also a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador.

(<1>) What is the main idea of the reading passage?

A. The life and career of David Beckham B. Beckham's family background
C. Beckham's life before and after getting married D. Beckham's marriage with a Spice Girl's
member
(<2>) According to the passage, Beckham has played 100 times for ____.
A. Real Madrid B. Manchester United
C. the national team of America D. The national team of England
(<3>) The word "fanatical" is closest in meaning to ____.
A. inspired B. enthusiastic C. realistic D. idealistic
(<4>) When did Beckham receive the royal award for his contribution to football?
 A. In 1995 B. In 1998 C. In 2003 D. In 2006
(<5>) Which of the following is NOT mentioned about Beckham?
A. He contributed to the success of the youth team of the Manchester United.
B. He made England lose the match against Argentina in the 1998 World Cup.
C. He was voted one of the best football players of the world more than once.
D. Some of Beckham's interests are not related to football.
WRITING
Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction from question
{<1>} to {<2>}. (0.5 point)
(<1>) While wait for the paint to dry, I walked around and talked to the engineers.
A B C D
(<2>) The UK is considering the proposal that it pays compensations for damages of the Indian
embassy. A B C D
II. PHẦN TỰ LUẬN
VOCABULARY
Give the correct form of the word in brackets to complete each of the following sentences from
questions 31 to 32. (0.5 point)
Question 31. In cities, two of the most pressing problems facing the world today also come together:
poverty and environmental _____________ ( DEGRADE).
Question 32. As the principal founder of Microsoft, Bill Gates is one of the most ____________
and richest people on the planet. (INFLUENCE)

WRITING
Rewrite or combine the following sentences as directted from questions 33 to 36. (1.0 point)
Question 33. He bought her flowers and diamond rings. This action made her fall in love with him.
(Use WHICH to combine the two sentences)
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………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Question 34. A car hit the fence of my garden. I was cleaning the swimming pool. (Use WHEN to
combine the two sentences)
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………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Question 35. Because the local river was so polluted, all the fish and plants around there died. (Use
OF to rewrite the sentence)
 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Question 36. I dislike it when Carlos keeps going at me for such trivial mistakes. (Use OBJECT TO
to rewrite the sentence)
 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..