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. cake B. past C. ache D. pain
Question 2. A. showcased B. invited C. finished D. relaxed

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. adventure B. extinction C. century D. confusion
Question 4. A. order B. awake C. display D. exchange

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 5. Tim’s not really hard-working, ?
A. doesn’t he B. isn’t he C. does he D. is he
Question 6. More than 2,500 municipal citizens with the virus last month.
A. were infected B. infected C. have infected D. had infected
Question 7. The film reminds me my difficult childhood.
A. for B. in C. of D. to
Question 8. money he gets, the happier he becomes.
A. The most B. Mostly C. The more D. More
Question 9. The vase my father bought last week was broken.
A. Italian nice ceramic B. nice Italian ceramic
C. nice ceramic Italian D. ceramic Italian nice
Question 10. They through a barren landscape when they saw some exotic plants.
A. were driving B. have driven C. would drive D. are driving
Question 11. Martin failed to assimilate into the new culture he wasn’t aware of non-verbal
communication.
A. though B. because C. because of D. in spite of
Question 12. Lucy will have completed her report .
A. before the supervisor returned from the meeting
B. as soon as the supervisor returned from the meeting
C. after the supervisor had returned from the meeting
D. by the time the supervisor returns from the meeting
Question 13. for nearly five hours, Max felt marvelous.
A. Having slept B. Has slept C. Had slept D. Having been slept
Question 14. Harry was to get the first prize in the English speaking contest.
A. determine B. determination C. determinedly D. determined
Question 15. If you want to gain an advantage in every debate, you need to your shyness.
A. turn up B. get over C. go off D. think back
Question 16. Joey’s recently a diet, so she avoids eating fast food and drinking coffee.
A. turned B. lent C. acted D. gone
Question 17. He showed me the article which a wide range of topics.
A. demonstrated B. exhibited C. produced D. embraced
Question 18. As soon as the police arrived at the , the attackers had already fled.
A. view B. sight C. image D. scene
Question 19. Five years later, they went back to their primary school and took a stroll down memory
.
A. street B. lane C. avenue D. road

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
bold word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 20. Each business should welcome the concept of cultural diversity in the workplace.
A. idea B. feedback C. friendship D. review
Question 21. They’ve been working against the clock to accelerate the development of new vaccines.
A. slow B. happen C. engage D. quicken

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 22. Peter racked his brains, trying to find a solution to this Maths question.
A. operated his brains B. damaged his brains
C. thought in a relaxing way D. thought very hard
Question 23. Their marketing strategy was partially successful despite heavy investment.
A. incompletely B. importantly C. negatively D. fully

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 24. Tom and Harry are at school.
- Tom: “What is your dream job?”
- Harry: “ ”
A. What a pity! B. He’s working as a doctor.
C. I always want to become a writer. D. Here you are.
Question 25. Laura and Lucy are talking about teenage issues.
- Laura: “Some teenagers now become addicted to social media.”
- Lucy: “ . They spend hours a day chatting with friends and watching Youtube videos.”
A. I couldn’t agree with you more B. I’m so sorry to hear that
C. I don’t, either D. I don’t quite agree
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase
that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30.
FRIENDS
Many people consider friendship to be the most important relationship they can have. It is wonderful to have a
friend you can talk to and (26) valuable experiences with. (27) , it is important
to choose friends carefully. An ideal friend should be thoughtful and when any difficulties arise, hopefully be there for
us.
Of course, there will be times (28) we might be doubtful of our friends. But, we should always talk
things through in a(n) (29) way and find a solution to our problems. Moreover, we should be careful
not to be untruthful. Without honesty, the bond between friends is useless and not worth (30)
at all.
Question 26. A. spread B. share C. shape D. sing
Question 27. A. Moreover B. Though C. Because D. However
Question 28. A. whom B. where C. when D. which
Question 29. A. imaginable B. prolonged C. accessible D. sensible
Question 30. A. everything B. someone C. nobody D. anything

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 31 to 35.
In a recent internet survey, tourists and business travellers were asked to rate 50 cities around the world, from the
best to the worst. Of the top three cities, two were in Europe and one was in Australia.
In third place was London, scoring highly mainly because it was the most famous city on the list of 50 surveyed. It
was also seen as a very good place to do business, and was an important cultural centre. However, it lost points
because people believed it was an extremely expensive place to live.
Sydney was also a very popular destination, achieving second place on the list because people believed it had the
friendliest inhabitants, as well as the best standard of living and the nicest climate. It failed to make the top spot,
however, because people thought there were very few things to see there, and many also thought it was too far away
from other business and cultural centres.
At the top of the list was Paris. Despite problems such as the large amount of traffic, it beat other cities to first
place because people considered it to be the most interesting city, with more museums, art galleries and places of
interest than anywhere else. People also thought it was the best city to take a holiday in.
Question 31. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. A survey with a difference B. The best cities in the world
C. The best city and its own problems D. Overpopulation in big cities
Question 32. According to paragraph 1, what is indicated about the survey?
A. Its aim was to grade at least 50 different cities in the world.
B. Only European and Australian cities were allowed to take part in.
C. It was carried out online.
D. Only those who participated in the survey were given gifts.
Question 33. The word ‘it’ in paragraph 2 refers to .
A. place B. centre C. list D. London
Question 34. The word ‘beat’ in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to .
A. avoid B. win C. lose D. cause
Question 35. Which of the following is NOT mentioned, according to the passage?
A. Some people may not live in London because the cost of living is high.
B. People surveyed had a liking for Paris because it’s an ideal place to travel to.
C. Sydney was thought to have the best weather conditions.
D. Traffic congestion was the most common in Paris.

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 36 to 42.
You're trawling through job websites, and tailoring your applications to each job, but you still aren't getting
interviews. So when competition is so fierce, how do you stand out from the crowd? Make sure you get the basics
right first. Research the sections you should cover on your CV, for example, making sure it's clearly and carefully
presented and tailoring the CV to the role, then make sure it is interesting. Avoid using business jargon and clichéd
wording on a CV or letter of application - I am passionate about thinking outside of the box, for instance - or long
sentences. Instead, use vibrant but down-to-earth vocabulary with concrete examples of how you meet the criteria.
If you're sending applications and getting nowhere, maybe sitting in front of your computer all day isn't always the
best use of your time. Journalism students, for instance, could try landing some work experience with a TV news
channel which would look impressive on a CV. Similarly, if you're aiming for a creative role in PR, advertising,
website design or copywriting, why not showcase your work on your own website?
Companies spend a lot of money on branding, so it makes sense to focus on marketing yourself when hunting for a
job. What does this mean? Well, it's worth using business social networks as potential employers often look for you
here before offering you an interview.
Above all, you'll need perseverance, patience and a positive outlook while waiting for those elusive interviews to
roll in. Expect it to be tough, don't lose heart when you receive rejections and keep focused on your ultimate goal.
Your attitude will shine through and hopefully you'll get a job in no time!
(Adapted from On Screen by Jenny Dooley and Virginia Evans)
Question 36. Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Why Journalists are Changing the Recruitment Game
B. Do we really Need Patience when Applying for Jobs?
C. How to Stand out from the Crowd
D. Top Tips for Optimising your CV
Question 37. The word ‘it’ in paragraph 1 refers to .
A. competition B. the CV C. business jargon D. the box
Question 38. The word ‘concrete’ in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to .
A. specific B. unclear C. limited D. general
Question 39. According to paragraph 1, which of the following is NOT stated by the writer?
A. It is important to address the fundamentals when applying for a job.
B. Your CV should be designed in a both meticulous and interesting fashion.
C. It’s recommended to use sophisticated language related to the job you are applying for.
D. You should use practical words and phrases in your CV.
Question 40. The word ‘perseverance’ in paragraph 4 mostly means .
A. obstacle B. determination C. quietness D. creativity
Question 41. Which of the following is NOT true, according to the views of the writer?
A. Sitting at a desk all day applying for jobs may not always be the best way to land a job.
B. Journalists could try securing an internship with a local newspaper in order to bolster their CV.
C. Those who are looking to work in marketing could display their work via their own platform.
D. Businesses are unwilling to invest heavily in improving their own corporate image and identity.
Question 42. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. The writer has interviewed a lot of people throughout his life.
B. The writer believes that applicants should not be dejected if they are unsuccessful.
C. The writer has never faced rejection in the job application process.
D. The writer has always possessed the right attitude towards landing their dream job.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of
the following questions.
Question 43. Environmentalists have taken steps to insure the safety of these vulnerable species.
A. steps B. insure -> ensure: đảm bảo C. safety D. vulnerable
* take steps = take measure: đề xuất các biện pháp
* insure: mua bảo hiểm
Question 44. I tried to commit his phone number to memory because I didn’t have a pen to write them down.
A. commit B. because C. didn’t D. them -> it
Question 45. Last Friday, Tony and his friends have gone to the local zoo to see some giant animals.
A. have gone -> went B. local C. to see D. some

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 46. It’s not necessary for you to pay for your ticket in advance.
A. You should pay for your ticket in advance.
B. You mustn’t pay for your ticket in advance.
C. You needn’t pay for your ticket in advance: trước
D. You can pay for your ticket in advance.
* not necessary = don’t have to = needn’t
Question 47. The last time he watched a Korean film was two months ago.
A. He hasn’t watched any Korean films for two months.
B. He had two months to watch a Korean film.
C. At last, he watched a Korean film after two months.
D. He has watched some Korean films for two months.
Question 48. “If I were you, I wouldn’t read this novel,” said Peter to Martin.
A. Peter urged Martin to read that novel. B. Peter advised Martin not to read that novel.
C. Peter asked Martin to read that novel. D. Peter invited Martin not to read that novel.
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. Wearing shorts is banned in this school. There’s no exception whatsoever.
A. Under no circumstances are people permitted to wear shorts in this school.
B. On no occasion were people allowed to wear shorts in this school.
C. By no means are people forbidden to wear shorts in this school.
D. At no time are people banned to wear shorts in this school.
Question 50. Paul doesn’t have a motorbike. He can’t drive his girlfriend to go sightseeing.
A. Provided that Paul has a motorbike, he can’t drive his girlfriend to go sightseeing.
B. If only Paul had a motorbike, he couldn’t drive his girlfriend to go sightseeing.
C. If Paul had had a motorbike, he could have driven his girlfriend to go sightseeing.
D. Paul wishes he had a motorbike so that he could drive his girlfriend to go sightseeing.