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 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
Do you find the American education system to be confusing and different from the education system
in your own country? Do you want to attend a university or a school in the USA? The American education
system offers international students the most diverse set of options in the world. In fact, an international
student who elects to take advantage of the American education system can pursue anything from nuclear
science to film and dance. The possibilities are almost endless!
The American education system requires that students complete 12 years of primary and secondary
education prior to attending university or college. This may be accomplished either at public (or government-
operated) schools, or at private schools. These 12 years of schooling (or their equivalent) may also be completed
outside the USA, thus giving foreign students the opportunity to pursue the benefits of the American education
system and obtain a quality American education. Perhaps one of the most impressive facts is the large number
of presidents, prime ministers and leaders from other countries who have experienced the American education
system. In many fields and industries, the American education system offers the most cutting-edge, sought-after
programs at the world's best schools. That is why graduating from an accredited American school and being
exposed to the rigors of the American education system is an investment in your future.
Whether you want to study at a top USA university, a top college, or at an ESL, vocational or high
school, a thorough understanding of how the American education system works is essential. Without a clear
grasp of the system, an international student will find it difficult to make the right academic choices. The
information provided in the Overview of the American education system section will help you develop that
understanding. You can also search our list of Universities, colleges, community colleges, graduate
schools, and boys and girls boarding schools. It is no surprise that the United States hosts more international
students than any other country in the world!
Question 1.According to the text, students in the USA ______.
A. spend less than 12 years for primary and secondary education
B. are not compulsory to take primary and secondary education
C. needn’t take primary and secondary education in the country
D. are made to have their schooling in the country
Question 2.The phrase “prior to” in the second paragraph mostly means ______.
A. before B. whereas C. after D. while
Question 3.The word “cutting-edge” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to ______.
A. fashionable B. comprehensive C. advanced D. expensive
Question 4.We can see from the passage that the writer ______ the US education.
A. dislikes B. overstates C. underestimates D. appreciates
Question 5. Which of the following is true, according to the passage?
A. Many leaders all over the world have studied in the US.
B. The US education is not good enough for foreign students.
C. There are not many foreign students in the US.
D. Foreign students are not offered opportunities in the US.
Question 6.What is the writer’s advice in the passage?
A. Without a clear grasp of the American education system, an international student can make the right
academic choice.
B. International students should have a thorough understanding of how the American education system
works before going there to study.
C. International students should not invest their future education in the US.
D. International students should not study at a top American university, college, vocational or high school.
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Question 7.What is probably the best title for the passage?
A. Study Tips for American Students B. American Universities and Colleges
C. Studying in the USA D. The American Education System
 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
Water is of vital importance to all living things. Without it, all living things will surely die. We also
use a great ( 8) …..of water daily in our homes, in factories , and in power stations. Most of this water is
fresh water and it comes to us from reservoirs, rivers and lakes.
The earth’s surface is ( 9 ) ……by large areas of water which we call oceans and seas. If you have
tasted the water from the sea, you will know that, unlike frensh water, seawater tastes salty. This id due to
the ( 10 ) ……. of sodium chloride which comes from the land. Rivers carry it to the sea .
Although ( 11 ) ……salt nor fresh water has any color, the sea often looks blue in the sunlight. The
reason is that sunlight is made up of many color. Some color ( 12 )……..quickly in the sea but blue light
bounces back, or is reflected, to the surface. This makes the sea look blue. Hence, a stormy sky will make
the sea look grey
( Conquer Close – Judy Tilaka & Charles Xavier – SAP )
Question 8. A.quality B.measure C.amount D.number
Question 9. A.covered B.included C.constructed D.reserved
Question 10. A.influence B.advantage C.attaction D.presence
Question 11. A.both B.neither C.none D.either
Question 12. A.disappear B.combine C.renovate D.develop
 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 13 . A.confine B.conceal C.convention D.concentrate
Question 14 . A.process B.competitor C.elicit D.federation
 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 15 . A.complete B.wrestle C.depert D.diverse
Question 16 . A.mealist B.dialect C. organize D.suportive
 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 17. Khoa is the sixth student in my college winning the scholarship to study in America.
A B C D
Question 18 . We admire Vinh for his intelligence, cheerful disposition and he is honest
A B C D
Question 19 . In a few years’ time we would all live in hou ses heated by solar energy
A B C D
 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 20. “I really need to speak to you now. ” – “ ……… ”
A.Oh, all right if you insist. B.No, how dare you!
C.But I don’t really need it D. No,you don’t have to
Question 21 . “ I think books should play an important part in young children’s life ” – “ ……… ”
A.I really shouldn’t. B. That’s what you think C.Why should you think so? D. I couldn’t agree more
 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. The storm was unexpected. No one was prepared for it so some people couldn’t escape and got
injured.
A.can be predicted B.should be followed C.may be avoided D.must be prevented
Question 23 . Mark’s remarks were quite offensive at the meeting yesterday. The boss is thinking very
seriously about firing him.
A.adequate B.pleasant C.genuine D.disgusting
 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 24 . One of the most challenging parts of being a student that lives away from home is putting up
with poor quality housing or unfriendlly roommates.
A.caring for B.helping C.bearing D.looking up
Question 25 . The bully doesn’t have any friends at school as the rest of the students keep away from him.
A.behave B.avoid C.attack D.betray
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 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 26. I’ll lay my cards on the table.
A.I’ll have no secrets from you B.I’ll be back to the table very soon
C.I want to stop playing cards D.Let’s continue playing cards
Question 27 . The determination of the football team was to win the championship, by hook or by crook.
A. With determination, the football team won the championship
B. the football team was determined to win the championship by all means
C. The football team was resolute in becoming the championship by any possible method
D. Winning championship was what the football team wished for
Question 28 .“ I would suggest that we should try to get local support for the new motorway ”
A. I suggested they should try to get local support for the new motorway
B. I wanted to know why we should try to get local support for the new motorway
C.I suggested we should try getting local support for the new motorway
D. My suggestion was that we try to get local support for the new motorway
 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 29 . Christmas has become too commercialised. Most people agree on that.
A. Christmas has become too commercialised, so most people agree on that.
B. Most people agree on Christmas, which has become too commercialised
C. Christmas has become too commercialised, but most people agree so
D. Most people agree that Christmas has become too commercialised
Question 30.Centuries ago, people didn’t have much free time. Everybody was working too hard.
A. working too hard centuries ago, people didn’t have much free time
B. Centuries ago , people didn’t have much free time so everybody was working too hard .
C. Centuries ago, people didn’t have much free time, as everybody was working too hard .
D. Everybody was working too hard centuries ago in order to have much free time
 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
ENDANGERED ANIMAL SUCCESS STORIES
In 2006, the United States government declared May 11 to be Endangered Species Day. This day was
created to encourage people to raise their awareness and understanding of the problem of endangered
species. Indeed, the government has shown itself to be a true friend of endangered species. In 1973, the
United States government passed into law the Endangered Species Act. Its three major goals were as
follows: to protect plants 10 and animals from extinction by listing them as endangered; to preserve the
habitat of these species; and to help populations of listed species recover. Today, we celebrate dozens of
success stories of animals brought back from near extinction. Here are three such success stories.
It is fitting that we begin with the story of the bald eagle, the national symbol of the United States. Before the
arrival of the Europeans in North America, it is estimated that the population of bald eagles in the 15 United
States, excluding Alaska, was about 100,000 birds. By 1963, the population had dropped to less than 1,000
individuals-an appalling trend. Hunting was certainly a major factor in this decline, as was the destruction of
habitat, but another factor was a chemical used in the control of insects, DDT. It had a strange effect on the 2
eagles' eggs. It made their shells very thin so that they broke easily, and the baby birds inside were frail.
The single most important factor in the recovery of the bald eagle was a 1972 ban on DDT. Being listed as
an endangered species gave the birds additional protection. Bald eagle populations are now carefully
watched, and baby eagles are raised under human protection to be later released into the wild. Thanks to
these efforts, the number of eagles in the United States, excluding Alaska, has grown to about 14,000.
Another classic symbol of North American wildlife is the grizzly gear. In the era before the Europeans
arrived, more than 50,000 grizzlies wandered the American West. Today that number is closer to 1,000.
Because grizzly bears have babies at a very slow rate, it takes many years for the population to grow.
Most of the grizzly bears in the United States, excluding Alaska, live in the protection of Yellowstone and
Glacier National Parks. Hunting them has been completely outlawed. As bear populations grow, it becomes
very important to prevent encounters between humans and bears: 20 to 40 bears are killed each year in such
encounters. Garbage management is an important factor in keeping bears away from humans.
We hope that the government continues to be on the side of endangered species. Each unique species
enriches our environment and is certainly worth protecting. By protecting endangered species, we also
express our respect for the place in which we live. At the same time, we present a gift of great value to future
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generations of people.
Question 31.What was the author’s main purpose in writing this passage?
A. To celebrate government successes in helping endangered animals.
B. To instruct people in the United States about how to save animals.
C. To point out the causes of animals endangerment.
D. To encourage people to send money to help animals.
Question 32. What is not mentioned in the passage as a goal of the Endangered Species Act?
A. Listing animals and plants as endangered
B.Preserving plant and animal habitat
C. Assisting endangered species populations to grow
D.Celebrating success stories of bringing back animals
Question 33.The word “fitting” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to ______.
A.successful B.possible C.beneficial D.proper
Question 34. The major destructive factor for bald eagle population was ______.
A.illegal hunting B.loss of habitat
C.the use of DDT D.slow rate of producing baby eagles
Question 35. The word “They” in the second paragraph refers to ______.
A.insects B.eagles C.eggs D.shells
Question 36. According to the text, for which animal is garbage management important?
A.The bald eagle B. The grizzly bear C. The key deer D.All the endangered animals.
Question 37. What does the word “outlawed” in paragraph 5 probably mean?
A. Legal B. Forbidden C. Potential D. Outlasted
Question 38. Which of the following is NOT a reason for the protection of endangered species?
A.It encourages the government’s efforts B.It shows our respect for our environment
C.They enrich our environment D. We can leave a gift for future people
 Choose the best answer
Question 39.The committee is expected to ………a decision this evening.
A.lead B.join C.hold D.reach
Question 40.There are signs…… restaurant are becoming more popular with families.
A. that B.which C.what D.whose
Question 41.Many a delegate was in favor of his proposal that a special committee…….. to investigate the
incident.
A.was set up B.were set up C. set up D. be set up
Question 42.Things might have been much worse if the mother…….. on her right to keep the baby.
A. had insisted B.has been insisting C. insisted D.would insist
Question 43.Euthanasia, also mercy killing, is the practice of ending a life so as to release an individual
from an incurable disease or ……suffering
A.tolerated B. tolerating C. intolerative D. intolerable
Question 44.We have been told that under no circumstances……the telephone in the office for personal affairs.
A. may we use B. we may use C. we could use D.did we use
Question 45.Unable to remember ……., he walked all around the neighbourhood looking for his car.
A.where he was parking B. where he had parked C. where to park D. where he has parked
Question 46.One a third of the population was estimated to have no …..to the health service
A.assessment B.assignment C.access D.exception
Question 47.The bus …..on the way here, so I was half an hour late for my appointment
A.came apart B. broke down C.got off D. set out
Question 48.We talked to each other all night and resolved some of our problems. It’s good to have a proper
…………….somtimes.
A.heard-to-heard B. heart-to-heard C. heart-to-heart D. heard-to-heart
Question 49.He is slow reader because he ………every word in his dictionary.
A.looks up B.notes down C.works out D.sees to
Question 50.If only you …….my advice, things woulg have been much better.
A. has taken B. had taken C.took D. would take

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