PRACTICE TEST 1

(Time: 60 min.)
I. Choose the word having the underlined part pronounced differently in each line. (1 p)

1. A. location B. pollute C. folder D. notice

2. A. treatment B. increase C. dream D. great
3. A. champion B. chocolate C. chemist D. children
4. A. humor B. bulb C. dump D. adult
5. A. grades B. conserves C. admires D. finishes
II. Choose the correct option A, B, C, or D for each gap in the following sentences. (1 p)
6. The Internet is a wonderful of modern life.
A. discovery B. exploration C. invention D. result
7. It was very of him to share his food with the poor man.
A. open B. generous C. smart D. general
8. Can you that strange perfume she is wearing?
A. see B. hear C. feel D. smell
9. Peter sent me to buy some pills the chemist’s.
A. at B. by C. with D. on
10. That’s too money for a book like that.
A. many B. any C. some D. much
11. The man you met on Main Street yesterday is your new teacher.
A. who B. when C. whose D. which
12. Mr. Trung was working in Hai Phong when .
A. I see him last B. I was seeing him last
C. I last saw him D. I has last seen him
13. I won’t travel to London if .
A. I didn’t get a cheap flight B. I wouldn’t get a cheap flight
C. I’m not getting a cheap flight D. I don’t get a cheap flight
14. Tim wasn’t happy about the delay, .
A. but I was neither B. but either was I
C. and I wasn’t either D. and neither wasn’t I
15. - “ ”
- “You’re welcome.”
A. How are you today? B. Thank you very much.
C. Shall I help you? D. I can carry it myself.
III. Give the correct form of the word given to complete the sentences. (1 p)

16. There is a lot of evidence for people to believe the _______ of UFOs.

A. Existing B. existence C. exist D. existent

17. Many houses in this area are _______ by solar energy.

A. Heated B. heat C. heating D. heats

18. I think his uncle is one of the greatest _______ in my country.

A. Scientists B. sciences C. scientific D. scientism

19. Mr. Robinson is going to Viet Nam in February to attend some _______ events.

A. Cultured B. cultural C. culture D. culturing

20. The flowers were _______ arranged by my mother.

A. Beautiful B. beautify C. beautifully D. beautifying

IV. There is a mistake in the four underlined parts of each sentence. Find the mistake (A, B, C, or D). (1 p)
16. I saw Bill this morning, but I didn’t see him since then.
A B C D
17. In spite of the traffic was bad, we arrived on time.
A B C D
18. My brother said that he was leaving for the capital tomorrow.
A B C D
19. Mexico City isn’t as expensive than London but it is more crowded.
A B C D
20. In Viet Nam you will soon be used to take a siesta in the afternoon.
A B C D
V. Read the text below and decide which answer A, B, C or D best fits each space. (2 p)
Hobbies are activities that an individual is (26) in doing during his spare time. Most people pick
up hobbies for (27) and relaxation. Others do it for financial reasons. Some common
hobbies that you may have heard of are collecting stamps and coins from different (28) , reading, cooking,
sports and photography.
Having one or more hobbies is good. It allows a person to (29) new skills, have an in- depth
understanding of that skill and gain (30) through it. Regardless of the advantages, obtaining
personal fulfillment is the utmost aim when a person (31) to pursue a hobby.
You do not have to choose a particular hobby based on the (32) you do. A computer
programmer may pick up cooking as his hobby. A chef may decide on photography as his interest. There are some
people (33) are engaged in hobbies that provide entertainment to others and income (34)
themselves. One such example is the street entertainers. They play, sing or dance for passers-by. In (35)
for their effort, they receive money from the audiences on the streets.

26. A. excited B. amused C. interested D. delighted

27. A. pleasure B. responsibility C. duty D. career
28. A. districts B. countries C. provinces D. councils
29. A. train B. apply C. create D. develop
30. A. experiences B. conveniences C. certificates D. promotions
31. A. requires B. adores C. decides D. attends
32. A. degree B. job C. position D. face
33. A. which B. whom C. when D. who
 34. A. for B. with C. of D. on
35. A. regard B. practice C. theory D. return

VI. Read the following passage and answer the questions. (1 p)

You probably hear a lot about the environment. But do you really worry about it? Do you help to save the Earth?
Cleaning a planet is not a task for only one person. People everywhere have to get involved and understand this is our
world. If we pass the word about the importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling, the destiny of this planet can
change.

Reducing the amount of waste you produce is the best way to help the environment. Did you turn off the water while
brushing your teeth in the morning? You should do it! Did you walk to school or did you use public transportation?

Reusing is another way of being environmentally friendly. Try to find ways to use things again! Take cloth sacks when
you go shopping instead of taking home newspaper or plastic bags. You should use cloth sacks again and again. You
have to save some trees! Shoe boxes, margarine containers can be used to store things or become fun art projects. Use
your imagination!

You can also recycle in your home or even at school. Many communities have recycling centers for newspapers,
batteries, and a variety of glass and plastics. These items can be made into new products.

36. What can we do to have a better world?

A. Ignore environmental issues B. Use more plastic bags

C. Reuse, reduce, and recycle D. Drive more cars

37. What is the best way to help the planet?

A. Increasing waste B. Reducing the amount of waste

C. Using more water D. Ignoring the environment

38. Where can you recycle?

A. Only at home B. Only at school C. Both at home and school D. Only in factories

39. What should you do at home to help save the Earth?

A. Use plastic bags B. Recycle and reuse items C. Throw away all items D. Waste water

40. What should you take with you when you go shopping?

A. Plastic bags B. Newspaper bags C. Cloth sacks D. Glass containers

VII. Complete the second sentence in each pair so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. (1 p)

41. My parents last went to Ho Chi Minh City in 2013.

A. My parents haven’t gone to Ho Chi Minh City since 2013.

B. My parents didn’t go to Ho Chi Minh City in 2013.
C. My parents went to Ho Chi Minh City every year.
D. My parents are going to Ho Chi Minh City in 2013.

42. “Do not write on the board,” said the teacher to the boy.

A. The teacher told the boy writing on the board.

B. The teacher told the boy not to write on the board.
C. The teacher told the boy to write on the board.
D. The teacher told the boy not writing on the board.

43. It’s a pity I don’t know how to pronounce this word.

A. I wish I know how to pronounce this word.

B. I wish I knew how to pronounce this word.
C. I wish I don’t know how to pronounce this word.
D. I wish I didn’t know how to pronounce this word.

44. You remembered to buy me a newspaper, didn’t you?

A. You didn’t remember to buy me a newspaper, did you?

B. You did remember to buy me a newspaper, did you?
C. You remembered buying me a newspaper, didn’t you?
D. You didn’t remember buying me a newspaper, did you?

45. I’d rather read books than go to the cinema.

A. I prefer reading books to going to the cinema.

B. I prefer going to the cinema to reading books.
C. I prefer read books than go to the cinema.
D. I prefer to read books than going to the cinema.

VIII. Use the words/phrases provided to write suitable sentences. (2 p)

46. Last week / they / visit / Ha Long Bay / which / one / world heritages / Viet Nam //.

A. Last week they visit Ha Long Bay which is one of the world heritages in Viet Nam.
B. Last week they visited Ha Long Bay which is one of the world heritages in Viet Nam.
C. Last week they visits Ha Long Bay which is one of the world heritages in Viet Nam.
D. Last week they visiting Ha Long Bay which is one of the world heritages in Viet Nam.

47. Way / mountain / long / that / take / two hour / walk //.

A. The way to the mountain is long that it takes two hours to walk.
B. The way to the mountain is so long that it takes two hours to walk.
C. The way to the mountain was long that it took two hours to walk.
D. The way to the mountain is long that it took two hours to walk.

48. We / worried / that / people / not / stop / throw / trash / along / street //.

A. We are worried that people will not stop throwing trash along the street.
B. We are worried that people did not stop throwing trash along the street.
C. We worried that people will not stop throwing trash along the street.
D. We are worried that people do not stop throwing trash along the street.

49. If / house / near / office / I / walk / work / every day //.

A. If my house was near my office, I will walk to work every day.

B. If my house is near my office, I will walk to work every day.
C. If my house were near my office, I would walk to work every day.
D. If my house had been near my office, I would walk to work every day.

50. Brother / say / he / going / meet / pen pal / following day //.

A. My brother said he was going to meet his pen pal the following day.
B. My brother says he is going to meet his pen pal the following day.
C. My brother said he is going to meet his pen pal the following day.
D. My brother said he was going to meet his pen pal the following days.

PRACTICE TEST 2
(Time: 60 min.)
I. Choose the word having the underlined part pronounced differently in each line. (0.6 p)

1. A. casual B. language C. collapse D. label

2. A. weather B. thunder C. healthy D. birthday
3. A. pool B. flood C. school D. groom

II. Choose a word in each line that has different stress pattern. (0.4 p)

4. A. compose B. impress C. capture D. behave

5. A. volcano B. celebrate C. tropical D. teenager

III. Complete the sentences below with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. (1 p)

6. Tom likes speed. He (ride) _______ his bike too fast now.

A. is riding B. rides C. rode D. riding

7. Our football team (win) _______ all its matches so far this year.

A. Wins B. has won C. won D. winning

8. We (not wait) _______ for the bus when it suddenly came.

A. were not waiting B. are not waiting C. did not wait D. not waited

9. How Peter (go) _______ to work yesterday morning?

A. does Peter go B. did Peter go C. has Peter gone D. is Peter going

10. In the future we (travel) _______ with flying cars instead of airplanes.

A. will travel B. travels C. travelled D. travel

IV. Choose the correct option A, B, C, or D for each gap in the following sentences. (1 p)
11. We farmers have an enormous amount of extra work to do at time.
A. harvest B. collection C. crop D. product
12. Would you not using the office telephone to make private calls?
A. hate B. mind C. dislike D. care
13. Some children are not very keen on their toys with others.
A. distributing B. spreading
C. sharing D. dividing
14. It is pleasant to read book in afternoon.
A. a - the B. a - a C. the - a D. the - the
 15. I haven’t seen that picture .
A. as well B. already C. yet D. just
16. Some people like to look at in mirrors.
A. herself B. ourselves C. oneself D. themselves
17. They were sad the teacher in the room.
A. not to see B. of not seeing C. not seeing D. to see not
18. when I was very young.
A. I used to playing the piano B. I got used to play the piano
C. I’m used to playing the piano D. I used to play the piano
19. She wouldn’t pay cash if .
A. she would have a credit card B. she had a credit card
C. she has a credit card D. she will have a credit card
20. - “Could you lend me two hundred thousand dong?”
-“ .”
A. I’m afraid not B. I think so
C. No, thank you D. Come on

V. Give the correct form of the word given to complete the sentences. (1 p)

21. The _______ of technology has changed our lives enormously.

A. Developer B. developed C. developing D. development

22. We all know that pesticides are _______ for the environment.

A. Harmless B. harmful C. harm D. harming

23. You should _______ this shirt. It’s too long for you.

A. Shorten B. short C. shortening D. shorted

24. Are you sure Thomas Edison is the _______ of the light bulb?

A. Inventor B. inventing C. invented D. invention

25. Don’t sit there, Tina! It’s the most _______ chair of the living room.

A. Comfort B. comfortable C. comforting D. comfortably

VI. Fill each blank with a suitable word to finish the passage. (2 p)

Tastes differ. That's why all people wear different clothes. Besides, they wear (26) _______ clothes when it is warm
and cold. When it is cold we put on sweaters, coats, caps and gloves. When it's warm we (27) _______ off warm
clothes and put on light shirts or blouses and dresses.

My name is Sue. I am (28) _______ Great Britain. My favourite clothes are jeans, shirts and sweaters or jackets. They
are comfortable, and I can wear (29) _______ in any weather. Now I'm wearing jeans, a white shirt and a sweater. But
tomorrow it'll be my friend's birthday; he has (30) _______ me to his birthday party. So I'll be wearing my best. My
mother (31) _______ bought me a nice suit and new shoes.

Frankly speaking, I don't like shopping. There (32) _______ more interesting things. But my oldest sister likes to (33)
_______ shopping. Her name is Susan. She is twenty-five. She isn't married. She is a student. She goes to university.
Susan wants to be a teacher. If she (34) _______ enough money, she prefers to buy expensive things. She says: "They
are a good fit and will (35) _______ a long time". She wants to look fashionable. But some people prefer to buy cheap
things often. Tastes differ.

21. A. Different B. similar C. same D. warm

22. A. Take B. put C. keep D. wear
23. A. In B. from C. at D. to
24. A. Them B. those C. it D. these
25. A. Invited B. invites C. inviting D. invite
26. A. Yet B. just C. already D. now
27. A. Is B. are C. was D. were
28. A. Do B. does C. make D. go
29. A. Had B. has C. have D. having
30. A. Last B. take C. do D. keep

V. Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each question. (1 p)
Gravity is the force that pulls objects towards the earth. There is a story that Sir Isaac Newton discovered
gravity one day when he was sitting under a tree. An apple fell from the tree and hit Newton on the head. He
realized gravity was the force that kept us on the ground. He also discovered it kept the moon close to the earth.
The story of the apple is probably not true. However, it is a good example of how gravity affects things.
Newton was a genius. Unfortunately, people of his time were not ready for his ideas. They were critical of his
discoveries. Newton was afraid to publish his findings. They sat on his shelf for over twenty years. Finally, in 1687,
his first book was published. Today, it is considered one of the greatest works in the history of science.
36. The story of the falling apple describes how Newton might have discovered .
A. the moon B. apples C. gravity D. the earth
37. Why does the author mention the story of the apple?
A. To show how silly old stories are.
B. It describes Newton’s famous discovery.
C. It is the only thing Newton ever published.
D. Without it, we wouldn’t understand gravity.
38. Based on the passage, it is likely that Newton’s ideas .
A. are believed more today than when he was alive
B. were very popular while he was alive
C. have been proven wrong by today’s scientists
D. are all made-up stories
39. The word "realized" in paragraph 1 means .
A. became bruised B. listened carefully to something
C. completely forgot something D. started to think something is true
40. This passage is mainly about .
A. how different scientists think of gravity
B. Sir Isaac Newton and his discovery of gravity
C. myths that people tell about scientific discoveries
D. Sir Isaac Newton’s fame and riches during his life

VIII. Complete the second sentence in each pair so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence. (1 p)

41. The right shoe is not as big as the left shoe. => The left shoe _______.
A. is not as big as the right shoe
B. is bigger than the right shoe
C. is not bigger than the right shoe
D. is smaller than the right shoe

42. They showed his photograph on television. =>His photograph _______.

A. was shown on television

B. is shown on television
C. has shown on television
D. will be shown on television

43. I haven’t written to my pen pal for three months. => It’s _______.

A. three months since I last wrote to my pen pal

B. three months since I last write to my pen pal
C. three months since I have written to my pen pal
D. three months since I have been writing to my pen pal

44. “We didn’t go to the meeting last Wednesday”, Quang said. =>Quang said _______.

A. they didn’t go to the meeting last Wednesday

B. we didn’t go to the meeting last Wednesday
C. they hadn’t gone to the meeting last Wednesday
D. they didn’t went to the meeting last Wednesday

45. Catch a taxi or you’ll be late for your flight. =>If you _______.

A. don’t catch a taxi, you’ll be late for your flight

B. catch a taxi, you’ll be late for your flight
C. didn’t catch a taxi, you’ll be late for your flight
D. caught a taxi, you’ll be late for your flight

IX. Use the words/phrases provided to write suitable sentences of the following letter.

Dear Nga,

46. I / be / my / summer holiday / Australia / and / have / amazing time //.

A. I was on my summer holiday in Australia and had an amazing time.

B. I am on my summer holiday in Australia and have an amazing time.
C. I was on my summer holiday to Australia and have an amazing time.
D. I am on my summer holiday to Australia and had an amazing time.

47. I / not stay / Canberra / capital city / but / Sydney / which / be / east coast / country //.

A. I did not stay in Canberra, the capital city, but in Sydney, which is on the east coast of the country.
B. I did not stay at Canberra, the capital city, but in Sydney, which is on the east coast of the country.
C. I did not stay in Canberra, the capital city, but at Sydney, which is on the east coast of the country.
D. I did not stay at Canberra, the capital city, but at Sydney, which is on the east coast of the country.

48. Last week / go hiking / mountain biking / group / other tourists / and / guide //.

A. Last week we went hiking and mountain biking with a group of other tourists and a guide.
B. Last week we go hiking and mountain biking with a group of other tourists and a guide.
C. Last week we went hiking and mountain biking with a group of other tourists and guide.
D. Last week we went hiking and mountain biking with a group of tourists and a guide.
49. We / explore / Royal National Park / and / also see / some kangaroos //.

A. We explored the Royal National Park and also saw some kangaroos.
B. We explored Royal National Park and also saw some kangaroos.
C. We explore Royal National Park and also saw some kangaroos.
D. We explored the Royal National Park and also see some kangaroos.

50. Can’t / wait / show / you / all / photos / take / here //.

A. Can’t wait to show you all the photos I took here.

B. Can’t wait to show you all the photos I take here.
C. Can’t wait showing you all the photos I took here.
D. Can’t wait showing you all the photos I take here.

See you soon. Minh

ĐỀ SỐ 35

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE (8pts)

Mark the letter to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the others.
1. A. satellite B. habitable C. orbit D. stimulated
2. A. discussion B. provision C. permission D. cushion
Mark the letter to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the others in the position of
primary stress.
3. A. generation B. entertain C. imagination D. seniority
4. A. cognitive B. pressure C. abandon D. guidance
Mark the letter to indicate the word whose underlined part that needs correction.
5. Last year, she had spent approximately 15 million VND on the holiday with her best friend in Korea.
A B C D
6. I find it absolutely astonished that you didn’t like Paris.
A B C D
7. It is expected that all schools have been equipped with laboratories by 2050.
A B C D
Mark the letter to indicate the correct answer.
8. I can’t imagine how you could travel many miles across such…………...desert sands. How could you
stand the heat?
A. burning B. cool C. pleasing D. warm
9. We can’t…………...to go abroad this summer. It’s too expensive.
A. decide B. afford C. have D. want
10. He suffers…………...asthma.
A. in B. up C. from D. by
11. The safety committee’s report recommended that all medicines should be kept out of the…………....of
children.
A. hold B. hand C. reach D. grasp
12. In English, the same word can operate as many parts of speech. That’s due to its…………...
A. variety B. vocabulary C. flexibility D. openness
13. Huong Pagoda is a religious site………….. being a great sight-seeing spot in Viet Nam.
A. the same as B. as well as C. such as D. and
14. His grandfather lives in the…………..house down the street.
A. big old yellow B. yellow old big C. old big yellow D. yellow big old
15. It is expected in Viet Nam that husbands should be the…………...who plays the main roles of financial
supporter in the family
A. cakewinner B. breadwinner C. ricewinner D. soupwinner
16. At first, she was trained to be …………..scriptwriter, but later she worked as…………..secretary.
A. the/ a B. a/ a C. the/ the D. a/ the
Mark the letter to indicate the most suitable response.
17.– I wonder whether to study abroad or to find a job. –…………...
A. My sister decided to study in Australia C. We’ll graduate soon
B. You should get an IELTS certificate first D. How about becoming an editor?
18. – Would you mind sharing with me your experience of learning English? – ………….
A. Not at all C. I don’t think so.
B. That’s my pleasure. D. Yes, I would
Mark the letter to indicate the word(s) CLOSET in meaning to the underlined word(s).
19. In 1964, the English took over the city and renamed it New York.
A. removed B. got control of C. divided up D. arranged
20. New York City was founded by the Dutch in 1624.
A. demolished B. destroyed C. established D. pointed
Mark the letter to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
21. He decided not to buy the fake watch and wait until he had more money.
A. authentic B. forger C. faulty D. original
22. Unless the two signatures are identical, the bank won’t honor the check.
A. similar
B. different
C. fake
D. genuine
Read the passage and choose the best answer.
Just like American students, you will have to submit your academic transcripts as part of your application for
admission to university or college. Academic transcripts are (23)…………...copies of your academic work. In
the US, this (24)…………...your “grades” and “grade point average”(GPA), which are measurements of your
academic achievement. Courses are commonly graded using percentages, which are converted (25)
…………...letter grades.
The grading system and GPA in the USA can be (26)…………..., especially for international students. The
interpretation of grades has a lot of variation. For example, two students who attended different schools (27)
…………...submit their transcripts to the same university. They both have 3.5 GPAs, but one student attended
an average high school while the other attended a prestigious school that was academically challenging. The
university might interpret their GPAs differently because the two schools have dramatically different
standards
23. A. popular B. official C. major D. private
24. A. includes B. consists C. possesses D. owns
25. A. into B. in C. from D. for
26. A. easy B. confused C. confusing D. simple
27. A. every B. each C. both D. either
Read the passage and choose the best answer.
Family life is changing. Two-parent households are on the decline in the United States as divorce, remarriage
and cohabitation are on the rise. And families are smaller now, both due to the growth of single-parent
households and the drop in fertility. Not only are Americans having fewer children, but the circumstances
surrounding parenthood have changed. While in the early 1960s babies typically arrived within a marriage,
today fully four-in-ten births occur to women who are single or living with a non-marital partner. At the same
time that family structures have transformed, so has the role of mothers in the workplace – and in the home.
As more moms have entered the labor force, more have become breadwinners – in many cases, primary
breadwinners – in their families.
As a result of these changes, there is no longer one dominant family form in the US. Parents today are raising
their children against a backdrop of increasingly diverse and, for many, constantly evolving family forms.
28. Which of the following trends is true in the United States?
A. The rate of divorce is increasing B. More women become housewives
C. Nuclear family becomes the dominant family form D. family structures remain unchanged
29. Why has the size of families in the US reduced?
A. There are more families with one parent and fewer babies born each year.
B. There are more extended families and less medical care
C. There are more people living abroad
D. More teenagers decide to live independently of their parents.
30. Who are breadwinners in the US?
A. Only men. B. Only women
C. Either men or women . D. Either women or children
31. Family forms in the US are……………….?
A. Similar. B. Changing
C. Chaotic D. remaining the same.
32. Which of the followinf statements is not true?
A. The number of families with both parents is reducing
B. More women can earn money
C. More women have had their own jobs
D. In 1961, most babies were born by single mothers
II. WRITING (2pts)
Finish the second sentences so that it has a similar meaning to the first one.
33. Everyone heard about your trip before I did.
A. I was the last (person) to hear about your trip.
B. I was the last (person) hear about your trip.
C. I was the last (person) to hearing about your trip.
D. I was the last (person) hearing about your trip.
34. A new club for the youth will be built in the city centre.
A. They will build a new club for the youth in the city centre
B. They will be built a new club for the youth in the city centre
C. They will build a new club for the youth in the city centre
D. They will be build a new club for the youth in the city centre
35. There’s no need for you to clean the house again.
A. You don’t need to clean the house again
B. You aren’t need to clean the house again
C. You don’t need to be clean the house again
D. You don’t need clean the house again
36. I haven’t yet decided to buy that expensive computer or not
A. I am considering bought that expensive computer
B. I am considering to buying that expensive computer
C. I am considering to buy that expensive computer
D. I am considering buying that expensive computer
Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets.
37. We understood him in spite of his strong accent (though)
A. We understood him though he had a strong accent.
B. We understood him though he has a strong accent.
C. We didn't understand him though he had a strong accent.
D. He had a strong accent though we understood him.
38. I can’t come because I have to help my dad with something. (If)
A. If I didn’t have to help my dad with anything, I could come
B. If I had to help my dad with anything, I could come
C. If I don’t have to help my dad with anything, I could come
D. If I didn’t have to help my dad with anything, I couldn't come
39. The company operates on a global scale. It has been accused of illegal logging. (Which)
A.The company which has been accused of illegal logging, operates on a global scale.
B.The company, who has been accused of illegal logging, operates on a global scale.
C.The company, which has been accused of illegal logging operates on a global scale.
D.The company, which has been accused of illegal logging, operates on a global scale.
40. I am sorry that I didn’t finish my homework last night (wish)
A. I wish I have finished my homework.
B. I wish I finished my homework.
C. I wish I hadn't finished my homework.
D. I wish I had finished my homework.
__________THE END__________