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Mark the letter to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation.
1. A. nation B. question C. pollution D. education
2. A. access B. arrange C. damage D. manage
Mark the letter to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary
3. A. comfortable B. television C. conservation D. necessary
4. A. police B. extreme C. parade D. visit
Choose the word/phrase that best fits the space in each sentence.
5. The flood victims ________ with food and clean water by the volunteers.
A. were providing B. were provided C. provide . D. provided
6. What measures have been _________ to control traffic jam at rush hours?
A. done B. imagined C. taken D. carried
7. Remember to _________your shoes when you are in a Japanese house.
A. take off B. take on C. take out D. take over
8. _______ his physical disability, he managed to finish the course with good results.
A. Despite B. Although C. Because of D. Because
9. As soon as I shut the front door, I realized that I ______ my key in the house.
A. left B. had left C. have left D. was leaving
10. Mark invented a new game, but it never really _________________ with people.
A. called for B. caught on C. cut off D. came across
11. Children get presents _______ Christmas and for their birthday.
A. at B. in C. on D. by
12. 8. Most of the houses in the neighbourhood _______ terrible damage in the fire.
A. conceived B. persevered C. sustained D. perceived
13. - 'I have two days off this week. Let's help at the orphanage then.'
- “______________”
A. Not really. I have classes on those days. B. That sounds great! I can't wait to go there.
C. Oh. I see. D. Thanks for suggesting us.
14. Phúc: “I am offered the job at Vietravel.”
Thomas: “_______.”
A. Good Heavens! B. Congratulations!
C. Good luck! D. Never mind, better luck next time
Sign identification
15. What does the message say?

D. Luke’s computer will be delivered tomorrow.

16. What does the notice say?

D. You will get a sale on bicycles this time.

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Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
Every day, in homes all over the world, people waste huge (17) __________ of energy and water. Hong Kong is estimated to
waste about $5 billion worth of energy a year. This is due to their bad habits. For example, leaving lights, air-conditioners and
televisions on when no one is in the room (18) __________ for wasteful energy consumption. Using too much water, or not (19)
__________ dripping taps, also contributes to the problem. Most people do not realize (20) __________ saving energy in the home
will actually save them money. If people use (21) __________ energy, gas and electricity bills will become lower. Most of the
ways we can use to decrease energy consumption in the home are very simple. The most obvious one is (22) __________
household appliances when they are not in use.
17. A. numbers B. sums C. amounts D. qualities
18. A. explains B. accounts C. provides D. cares
19. A. closing B. reducing C. fixing D. breaking
20. A. which B. there C. whether D. that
21. A. lower B. fewer C. more D. less
22. A. turn off B. turn on C. break down D. break up
Read the passage then decide whether the statements that follow arc True or False
Tet, or the Lunar New year, is the largest and most important traditional celebration in Vietnam. The Vietnamese
celebrate Tet sometimes between late January and early February, depending on the lunar calendar. It's a national holiday and
celebration can last from seven to ten days. All over the country, millions of people travel long distance to celebrate Tet with their
families. In big cities like Ho Chi Minh City, Ha Noi, Hue, etc, there are popular events including flowers festivals, light shows,
dragon dances, puppet shows, book fairs, classical music performances and even cake making contests. There are also some
amazing fireworks displays.
23. No other celebration in Viet Nam is as important as Tet.
24. People have to go to work during Tet.
25. Family members who live apart try to be together at Tet.
26. There are many activities at Tet.
Read the passage again and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D)
27. The best topic for the passage is _______.
A. Tet B. Lunar Year C. Tet in Viet Nam D. An important festival
28. The word “amazing” is the nearest in meaning to ______.
A. happy B. surprising C. joyful D. enormous
Choose the word/phrase that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
29. I think Mother’s Day should be celebrated _______________. (nation)
30. They are too young and _________ to recognize the danger of drug. (experience)
31. Long periods of high temperature aren’t surprising, but it is really an unusual __________. (occur)
32. What can be done to minimize the damage of the __________ flood? (destroy)
33. These women were strong, __________ and courageous. (resource)
34. The power of speech ___________ human beings from animals. (distinguish)
Rearrangement
35. for two weeks/ the rest of the world/ The festival lasts/ and attracts people from/ all over Ireland and/.//
The festival lasts _____________
36. are responsible/ for/ Some scientists/ mobile phones/ some health problems/ believe that/.//
Some scientists ___________
Mark the letter to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions
37. My advice is that Mary should apply for that job.
If I _________________________________________________________
38. He is a more persuasive speaker than his brother.
He speaks__________________
39. Thanks to satellite technology, it is now possible to predict hurricanes quite accurately.
Thanks to satellite technology, we are______________
40. It was impossible for the tourists to access this island because of a heavy storm.
A heavy storm prevented _____________________________
41. “Don’t use bent coins in a slot machine”, he said to me
He warned_________________________________________________________
42. They are displaying a painting by Van Gogh at this museum. It is a priceless painting.
The painting by Van Gogh, which__________________
43. The trip was exciting to them, so they couldn’t sleep.
They were so______________
44. After fighting the fire for twelve hours, the fireman managed to put it out.
The fireman succeeded_____________________________
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