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.
1. A. hunger B. famine C. believe D. painful
2. A. benefit B. pesticide C. cinema D. aquatic
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.
3. A. dogged B. naked C. crooked D. called
4. A. fifteenth B. mouth C. southern D. thrill
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
5. Gestures such as waving and handshaking are ________ forms of communication.
A. regular B. non-verbal C. direct D. verbal
6. I ______ for my book since noon, but I can’t find it.
A. looked B. have been looking C. am looking D. have looked
7. At first, she was trained to be ______ scriptwriter, but later, she worked as ______ secretary.
A. the - the B. a - a C. a - the D. the - a
8. Unless you ______________ all of my questions, I can’t do anything to help you.
A. are answering B. don’t answer C. answer D. answered
9. The teacher was explaining the lesson slowly and clearly ________.
A. in order that his students can understand it
B. in order to his students understand it
C. so as to that his students could understand it
D. so that his students could understand it
10. South African Rapper Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, also known as AKA, is planning a massive concert
to raise funds for university students, many _______ struggle to pay their tuition fees.
A. of them B. of they C. of that D. of whom
11. I’m really ________ the weather today; I have a terrible cold.
A. affecting by B. having of C. feeling under D. making out
12. In the US, children can choose their own partners even if their parents object ______ their
choice.
A. to B. with C. for D. against
13. ______ he climbed, ______ he became.
A. Higher - more frightened B. The more high - the more frightened
C. The higher - the more frightened D. The highest - the most frightened
14. We have been working hard. Let’s ________ a break.
A. do B. take C. make D. find
15. In Viet Nam, you shouldn’t _________ at somebody's house on the 1st day of the New Year
unless you have been invited by the house owner.
A. put up B. go up C. show up D. get up
16. I still enjoyed the week ________ the weather.
A. though B. although C. despite D. in spite
17. We bought some ______________.
A. German old lovely glasses B. lovely old German glasses
C. old lovely German glasses D. German lovely old glasses
18. Conflicts in a multi-generational family are __________.
A. unavoidable B. unimportant C. unrelated D. unhappily
Choose the word(s) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the
following questions.
19. An organization for Educational Development co-operated with our school to establish free
English classes for the poor in the area.
A. put away B. put off C. set up D. set off
20. The project has been put on ice until our boss decides what to do next.
A. controverted B. cancelled C. discussed D. delayed
Choose the word(s) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the
following questions.
21. She is an old hand at dealing with such issues.
A. uninterested in B. inexperienced in C. reserved about D. relaxed about
22. 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 option that best completes
the following exchanges.
23. David and Linda are talking about the environmental problem.
- David: “I think to reduce pollution people should use public transport instead of their own car.”
- Linda: “__________”
A. I can’t agree with you more. B. What nonsense!
C. I don’t know. I just don’t think it’s for me. D. Yes, let’s.
24. Daisy is talking to Mary about the house.
- Daisy: “What a lovely house you have!”
- Mary: “____________________”
A. Of course not, it’s not costly. B. No problem.
C. I think so. D. Thank you. Hope you will drop in.
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.
Urbanization can bring _______(25) a lot of benefits. It can offer people from rural areas not only
opportunities for better-paid jobs, but also access to schools, hospitals and other social services. As a
result, people's overall standard of living can improve.
People in rural areas tend to be more conservative and follow old-fashioned practices like child
marriage and gender discrimination. The process of urbanization can actually _______(26) their
mindset and help them to accept more progressive ideas. However, there are also some obvious
disadvantages. High rates of urbanization can contribute to more crime in big cities. _______(27)
many people benefit, not all get the opportunity of a good and stable job. Unemployed, people are
more likely to engage in robbery, kidnapping, murder and other illegal activities. Another problem
caused by urbanization is the shortage of affordable housing in big cities, _______(28) can result in
growth of slums with no sanitation or drinking water. In addition, urbanization leads to the shift of
the working population from agriculture to industries. Labor shortages in rural areas are likely to
result in a decrease in agricultural and food production as well.
To sum up, urbanization can bring social and health benefits; however, it also has its own
drawbacks. I've only discussed some of them. If you have any questions or comments, please
_______(29) free to raise them and I'll try my best to answer them.
25. A. in B. about C. with D. over
26. A. have B. take C. invent D. change
27. A. But B. Despite C. Although D. Because
28. A. which B. that C. what D. who
29. A. go B. feel C. walk D. know
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 following questions.
Table manners differ around the world. If you visit a friend’s home for a meal, it’s good to know
about the customs they follow.
If you are invited to a Moroccan’s home, bring a gift of sweet pastries, nuts, figs, dates, or flowers
to the hostess. In many traditional homes, people often sit on the floor to eat a meal. Often, everyone
shares food from the same 10 plates. The plate is put in the center of the table. Usually, everyone
also drinks water from the same glass. Only eat the food in front of you. Don’t reach across
someone for food. It is common to use your fingers and small pieces of bread to eat food. Use only
your right hand to eat. Don’t say “no” to food. If the host of the meal offers you food or drink, take
some and try a little. In many Moroccan homes, it is common to take off your shoes.
Tanzania is known for its fresh fish and spices. Don’t act scared if your meal comes with its head
still on the plate. It is polite to try a bite of everything. In many Tanzanian homes, people sit at a
table and on small stools to eat. It is OK to eat with your right hand, using bread or chapati to pick
up food. Everyone may take food from the same plate, but it is not usual for people to share drinks.
You may compliment the cook on a delicious meal, but don’t exaggerate. In some parts of Tanzania,
men and women still sit at different tables. Also remember: it is common to take off your shoes in
the home, but it is rude to show the bottom of your foot.
30. Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Table Manners across some cultures in the world
B. Tips for foreigners when having meal in Tanzania
C. Table Manners in Morocco, Things to do for everyone
D. Table Manners - Ultimate Guide to Dining Etiquette
31. The word “they” in paragraph 1 refers to ________.
A. customs B. manners C. meals D. friend
32. According to the passage, why does the writer think it is good to know about customs in other
countries?
A. You can know how to eat healthily. B. You can act in a proper way.
C. You can order food in a restaurant. D. You can learn the language.
33. The word “offers” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ________.
A. exchanges B. attends C. receives D. provides
34. According to paragraph 3, which of the following should you NOT do in Tanzania?
A. eat with your hands B. take food from the same plate
C. show the bottom of your foot D. take off your shoes
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs
correction
43. Mrs. Stevens, along with her cousins from New Mexico, are planning to attend the festivities.
A. to attend B. are C. with D. her cousins
44. True friendship should be based in understanding each other and faithfulness.
A. in B. each other C. should be D. faithfulness
45. New sources of energy have been looking for as the number of fossil fuels continues to
decrease.
A. number B. continues C. sources of energy D. been looking
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.
46. He was very tired. He agreed to help me with my homework.
A. Tired as he was, he agreed to help me with my homework.
B. Because he was very tired, he agreed to help me with my homework.
C. As tired as he was, he agreed to help me with my homework.
D. Tired though he was; however, he agreed to help me with my homework.
47. Brian registered for the course. He received the scholarship right after that.
A. Brian registered for the course soon after he had received the scholarship.
B. Rather than receive the scholarship, Brian registered for the course.
C. Hardly had Brian registered for the course when he received the scholarship.
D. Receiving the scholarship actually helped Brian to register for the course.
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.
48. "I have never been to Russia. I think I shall go there next year.” said Bill.
A. Bill said that he would have never been to Russia and he thinks he would go there the following
year.
B. Bill said that he had never been to Russia and he thought he would go there the following year.
C. Bill said that he had never been to Russia and he thinks he will go there next year.
D. Bill said that he has never been to Russia and he thinks he would go there the following year.
49. Kevin put up a fence so that people didn’t walk on his garden.
A. Kevin put up a fence because he wants to remind people to walk on his garden.
B. So as to encourage people to walk on his garden, Kevin put up a fence.
C. In order to tell people to walk on his garden, Kevin put up a fence.
D. Kevin put up a fence to prevent people from walking on his garden.
50. French is more difficult to learn than English.
A. French is not as difficult to learn as English.
B. English is not as difficult to learn as French.
C. English is more difficult to learn than French.
D. French is as difficult to learn as English.