Le Quy Don High School English 12

REVISION FOR THE FIRST TERM TEST

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the
primary stress in each of the following questions.
1. A. influence B. national C. popular D. conservation
2. A. generally B. secondary C. education D. specialize
3. A. equivalent B. independent C. university D. entertainment
4. A. hospital B. mischievous C. supportive D. special
5. A. biologist B. generally C. responsible D. security
6. A. confident B. important C. together D. exciting
7. A. possible B. university C. secondary D. suitable
8. A. university B. international C. agricultural D. philosophy
9. A. daughter B. decide C. provide D. enjoy
10. A. geography B. necessary C. certificate D. economy
11. A. interview B. impression C. company D. formally
12. A. homework B. household C. believe D. special
13. A. economic B. revision C. experience D. continuous
14. A. interviewer B. economics C. education D. preparation
15. A. stressful B. pressure C. prepare D. future
16. A. garbage B. pressure C. household D. secure
17. A. pessimistic B. geographical C. interviewing D. engineer
18. A. respectable B. affectionate C. occasional D. kindergarten
19. A. considerable B. conservatively C. approximately D. environmental
20. A. education B. compulsory C. academic D. independent
21. A. recently B. facial C. tomorrow D. confidence
22. A. communicate B. impatient C. interesting D. apologize
23. A. computer B. technology C. magazine D. connection
24. A. networking B. television C. socialize D. communication
25. A. digital B. entertain C. internet D. cyberspace
26. A. emigrate B. immigrate C. advocate D. inhabit
27. A. confide B. comfort C. inflate D. severe
28. A. biology B. environment C. geography D. scientific
29. A. estimate B. prestigious C. proportion D. urbanity
30. A. drawback B. greenhouse C. mindset D. overload
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in
pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. failed B. reached C. absorbed D. solved
2. A. invited B. attended C. celebrated D. displayed
3. A. removed B. washed C. hoped D. missed
4. A. collected B. changed C. formed D. viewed
5. A. walked B. entertained C. reached D. looked
6. A. needed B. missed C. knocked D. stopped
7. A. wicked B. watched C. stopped D. cooked
8. A. aged B. sacred C. dogged D. changed
9. A. surfaces B. temples C. exercises D. pages
10. A. laughs B. coughs C. ploughs D. stops
11. A. smiles B. decides C. writes D. files
12. A. sees B. sports C. pools D. trains
13. A. tombs B. lamps C. brakes D. invites
14. A. books B. floors C. combs D. drums
15. A. rough B. tough C. enough D. although
16. A. hurry B. nurse C. discuss D. rush
17. A. applicant B. identity C. indicate D. chemistry
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18. A. come B. casual C. confident D. centre
19. A. generally B. enjoying C. pressure D. member
20. A. hour B. honourable C. historic D. honesty
21. A. attract B. clap C. wave D. hand
22.A. international B. nation C. national D. nationality
23.A. language B. massage C. marriage D. shortage
24. A. because B. nurse C. horse D. purpose
25. A. cultures B. customs C. ideas D. migrants
26. A. coughed B. developed C. introduced D. downloaded
27. A. wicked B. reduced C. influenced D. expressed
28. A. none B. phone C. stone D. zone
29. A. ancient B. educate C. stranger D. transfer
30. A. account B. astound C. country D. mounting
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. My mother is a _______woman. She does all the household chores to make us more comfortable.
A. caring B. careless C. harmful D. boring
2. Whenever problems come up, we discuss frankly and find _______quickly.
A. solve B. solution C. solved D. to solve
3. My family is the base from which we can go into the world with _______.
A. confide B. confidence C. confident D. confiding
4. I like doing _______such as cooking, washing and cleaning the house.
A. house-keeper B. white house C. lord of house D. household chores
5. My father is a _______He often does researches with animals and plants.
A. botanist B. biologist C. chemist D. mathematician
6. In my family, both my parents _______to give us a nice house and a happy home.
A. join hands B. get out C. shake hands D. clutch hands
7. People from different cultures have different_________ of love and _________.
A. ideas / marry B. thoughts / marriage C. speech / divorce D. story / wedding
8. Many Americans pay much attention to physical _________ when choosing a wife or a husband.
A. attraction B. spirits C. interests D. attractiveness
9. In America, it is _________ to ask questions about age, marriage and income.
A. polite B. impolite C. enthusiastic D. excited
10. Someone says that a happy _________ should be based on love.
A. marriage B. merry C. marry D. marital
11. We can use _________ and _________ forms of communication to attract one’s attention.
A. silence / noise B. verbal / non-verbal C. verb / adverb D. gentle / impolite
12. Probably the most common ways of attracting someone’s attention is by _________.
A. dancing B. singing C. yelling D. waving
13. We might raise our hand and wave to our friend as a _________ that we see her or him.
A. signature B. sign C. signal D. sigh
14. Whistling and _________ in a restaurant is considered to be impolite and even rude.
A. talking B. clapping hands C. smiling D. sighing
15. State school system in England is _______ for all students and _______ by the state.
A. free / pays B. free / paid C. fee-paying / paid D. fee-paid / pays
16. The National _______ is set by the Government and must be followed by in all state schools.
A. Stadium B. Curriculum C. Gallery D. Circus
17. In English schools, English, Math and Science are_______ subjects.
A. more B. store C. score D. core
18. Core subjects in Vietnamese schools_______ of Math, Literature and English.
A. makes for B. makes of C. are made up D. will make by
19. In Vietnam, schooling is _______ for all children from the age of three to five.
A. optional B. obliged C. compulsory D. compulsive

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20. Nowadays, Vietnamese students have to study more _______ than those of twenty years ago to keep pace
with the developments of modern society.
A. substitute B. subjects C. subways D. subjunctives
21. In the UK, _______ schools refer to government-funded schools which provide education free of charge to
pupils.
A. state B. secondary C. independent D. primary
22. Nobody seemed to be interested in the news. It was greeted with a lack of _______.
A. enthusiastic B. enthusiasm C. enthusiastically D. enthusiast
23. I don't like_______ jobs. In fact, I never want to work under high pressure.
A. stress B. stressed C. stressing D. stressful
24. She likes meeting people and traveling so she wants to apply for a _______ of a receptionist or tourist guide.
A. location B. position C. site D. word
25. A skilled _______ will help candidates feel relaxed.
A. interview B. interviewing C. interviewee D. interviewer
26. The company employs a _______ of nearly 5000.
A. workload B. workman C. workforce D. workout
27. Job ________are advertised in Situation Vacant.
A. places B. positions C. seats D. vacancies
28. No one can predict the future exactly. Things may happen _______.
A. expected B. unexpected C. expectedly D. unexpectedly
29. Someone who is _______ is hopeful about the future or the success of something in particular.
A. powerful B. optimistic C. stagnant D. pessimistic
30. He has been learning hard to prepare _______ the coming final exam.
A. for B. with C. on D. over
31. You are old enough to take ______ for what you have done.
A. responsible B. responsibility C. responsibly D. irresponsible
32. Someone who is _______ thinks that bad things are going to happen.
A. optimistic B. pessimistic C. threatened D. hopeful
33. The mass media are ____ of communication, such as books, newspapers, recordings, radio, movies,
television, mobile phones and the Internet.
A. models. B. means C. parts D. types
34. On some TV channels, a(n) ____ tells you what the next programme is going to be.
A. journalist B. commentator C. announcer D. producer
35. I always get the news from my local radio ____.
A. place B. site C. studio D. station
36. Johnny Depp rarely ____ invitations to do interviews.
A. agrees B. accepts C. denies D. approves
37. How many means of ____ do you use on a regular basis?
A. communication B. communicating C. communicator D. communicative
38. You don't actually get a lot of ____ from a news report on radio or TV.
A. informed B. informations C. informative D. information
39. Students use the library's computers to get access ____ the Internet.
A. for B. to C. with D. by
40. It is not always easy to ____ the difference between fact and opinion.
A. make B. say C. do D. tell
41. Most people ____ the mass media as their main source of information.
A. rely on B. try on C. put on D. hold on
42. Her latest bestseller ____ last month.
A. came out B. went out C. pulled out D. broke out
43. In the early 21st century, with the ____ of mobile communication technology, the mobile phone has emerged
as a new and unique channel.
A. explosion B. explosive C. exploitation D. exploration
44. Einstein ____ a great impact on modern physics.
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A. feels B. does C. a D. has
45. We ____ the kittens carefully and sold them for a good profit.
A. brought up B. grew up C . rose D. aroused
46. Bill Gates has made large donations to numerous ____ organizations.
A. charitable B. charitably C. charity D. charities
47. Thanks to the help of the teacher, she is _____ encouraging progress in math.
A. doing B. making C. checking D. stopping
48. The ____ of the soil reduced the productivity of the farm.
A. fertility B. hardship C. poverty D. inadequacy .
49. The council wants to ____ the character of the city while reconstructing the Old Quarter.
A. preserve B. store C. defense D. abandon
50. ____ is wiping out many kinds of plants and animals.
A. Defoliation B. Deforestation C. Deformation D. Degradation
51. I never leave any electrical appliances on standby and I think it is a good way to ____ energy in the home.
A. take care of B. use C. keep D. conserve
52. Nowadays, people are searching for more ____ materials to build their houses.
A. environment-friendly B. environmentally-friendly
C. environmental-friendly D. environmental-friend
53. Information technology has ____ our lives.
A. evolved B. reserved C. assimilated D. transformed
54. We need to act quickly to ____ to climate change, or it will be a disaster for the whole planet.
A. adapt B. go back C. reverse D. transit
55. There is little ____ of things improving soon.
A. probability B. probably C. probable D. probabilities
56.Every day, Sarah _________ her children to school and then _________ home to prepare lunch.
A. takes / will return B. has taken / returns C. takes / returns D. take / has returned
57.The Sun _________ in the East and _________ in the West.
A. rise / set B. rose / set C. rises / sets D. will rise / will set
58.Usually, Mr. Pike_________ us Physics but today he _________ ill, so Mrs. Young teaches us.
A. will teaches / is B. taught / was C. teaches / is D. has taught / has been
59.My best friends and I _________ each other for over fifteen years. We still _________ together once a week.
A. knew / got B. will know / will get C. have known / get D. knows /are getting
60. In the nineteenth century, it _________ two or three months to cross North America by covered wagon. The
trip _________ very rough and often dangerous.
A. took / was B. had taken / had been C. takes / is D. will take / will be
61.My grandfather _________ a very exciting life. When he was young, he _________ on the farm in the
countryside where there _________ a lot of cattle and meadows.
A. has / lived / were B. has / lives / is C. had / lived / were D. will have / lives / are
62.The meeting _________ at 7:30A. m tomorrow.
A. was beginning B. began C. will be beginning D. has begun
63.Tom _________ that he was having a party there in the evening.
A. asks B. said C. says D. told
64.The last time I saw Jonathan, he looked very relaxed. He explained that he’d been on holiday the
_______week.
A. ago B. following C. next D. previous
65.I wonder _________ the tickets are on sale or not.
A. that B. when C. where D. whether
66.Sue was very pessimistic about the situation. I advised her _________.
A. no worry B. not worry C. no to worry D. not to worry
67.Judy _________ going for a walk, but no one else wanted to.
A. admitted B. offered C. promised D. suggested
68.Jack asked me _________.
A. where do you come from B. where I come from
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C. where I came from D. where did I come from
69.She asked me _________ I liked music.
A. who B. if C. while D. what
70.I said that I had met her _________.
A. yesterday B. the previous day C. the day D. the before day
71.The man asked the boys _________.
A. why did they fight B. why they were fighting
C. why they fight D. why were they fighting
72.Peter said he was leaving for Paris _________.
A. next week B. the week previous C. following week D. the following week
73.They said that their house had been broken into _________.
A. two days ago B. two days before C. the two days before D. since two days
74.He asked me_________.
A. how long you have studied English B. how long had you studied English
C. how long you had study English D. how long you had studied English
75. If it snowed this summer, we_______ skiing.
A. goes B. will go C. would go D. go
76.If you drove more carefully, you_______ so many accidents.
A. would not have B. will not have C. wouldn’t have had D. has
77.I would tell you more about it if we_______ more time.
A. has B. will have C. have D. had
78.If I_______ you, I wouldn’t worry about going to university.
A. am B. be C. were D. had been
79.If you_______ any money, I would give you some.
A. hadn’t had B. haven’t had C. don’t have D. didn’t have
80.If I_______ so busy yesterday, I would have visited you.
A. were not B. wasn’t C. aren’t D. hadn’t been
81.If you had seen the film, you_______ it.
A. will enjoy B. would have enjoyed C. would enjoy D. enjoyed
82.She would have gone to the university if she_______ the opportunity.
A. has B. will have C. had had D. had
83.If he had been more careful, he_______ an accident.
A. would not have had B. will not have
C. does not have D. would not have
84.If you_______ for the car, we’d be able to sell it.
A. look B. looks C. looked D. had looked
85.I wouldn’t have believed it if I_______ it with my own eyes.
A. not to see B. didn’t see C. don’t see D. hadn’t seen
86.If you_______ careful, you will cut yourself with that knife.
A. are not B. were not C. be not D. not be
87.If she_______ this one, I will bring her another one.
A. don’t like B. doesn’t like C. not like D. to like
88.If I _______ him, I_______ him a lift.
A. see/ would give B. saw/ will give C. see/ will give D. had seen/ will give
89.The table _______ if you_______ on it.
A. will collapse/ stand B. would collapse/ stand
C. would have collapsed/ stood D. collapses/ had stood
90.Someone_______ your car if you leave it unlocked.
A. steal B. will steal C. stole D. would steal
91.If you _______ late, they_______ you in.
A. arrive/ would not let B. arrived/ wouldn’t let
C. had arrived/ wouldn’t let D. to arrive/ would not let
92.Gold ______ in California in the 19th century.
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A. was discovered B. has been discovered C. was discover D. they discovered
93.All planes ______ before departure.
A. will check B. will have checked C. will be checked D. will be checking
94."The longest fish in the contest was eighteen inches long. " - "It ______ by Peter. "
A. was catching B. caught C. was caught D. catch
95."Why is Tony in prison?" - "He ______ of robbery. "
A. has been convicted B. has been convicting C. has convicted D. convicted
96."Where's the old chicken coop?" - "It ______ by a windstorm last year. "
A. destroy B. is destroyed C. was destroyed D. destroyed
97.I read about the child _______ life was saved by her pet dog.
A. whom B. who C. whose D. her
98.The police have to try to catch the men _______ drive dangerously.
A. who B. whom C. they D. which
99.The children were quite attracted by the tamer and his animals _______ were performing on the stage.
A. that B. which C. whom D. who
101.Is there anything else _______ you want to ask?
A. what B. where C. whom D. that
102.They have just visited the town _______ location was little known.
A. where B. whose C. which D. that
103.He came to the party wearing only a pair of shorts and a T-shirt, _______ was a stupid thing to do.
A. who B. whom C. which D. that
104.Wild fires are common in the forest areas of Australia, of the US and Canada, _______ the climate is moist.
A. in where B. in that C. where D. which
105. Mary was the last applicant _______.
A. to be interviewed B. to be interviewing C. to interview D. to have interviewed
106.She is looking _______ a new place to live because she does not want to depend _______ her parents any
more.
A. for / on B. after / with C. up / forward D. at / into
107.I was brought _______ in the countryside by my aunt after my parents had passed _______.
A. on / over B. for / on C. on / off D. up / away
108.Due to industrialization, we have to cope _______ the fact that many species are _______ danger _______
extinction.
A. over / at / for B. at / upon / over C. for / on / with D. with / in / of
109.He is very worried _______ his new job because he is not quite prepared _______ working.
A. on / over B. to / off C. about / for D. in / at
110.What are your plans for _______ future?
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
111.While I am waiting _______ my bus, I often listen _______ music.
A. on / at B. for / to C. toward / about D. upon / in
112. She's getting over her operation. She feels ____.
A. gooder and gooder B. better and better
C. more better and better D. more and more better
113. The market for tablets is becoming ____ all the time.
A. competitiver and competitiver B. more and more competitive
C. more competitiver and competitiver D. more competitive and competitive
114. Visitors can ____ various types of “ao dai” costumes for free at the Ha Noi Global Cultural Center.
A. dress up B. put on C. try on D. wear out
115. Charles Dickens was born in Portsmouth, Hampshire in 1812, but relocated to and ____ in Camden Town in
London.
A. came back B. called away C. grew up D. left out
116. It's easy to ____ your parents for granted.
A. get B. have C. make D. take
117. Many parents afraid that their children are becoming less familiar ____ their traditions.
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A. to B. from C. for D. against
118. Since moving to another country, some people decide to follow the customs of the new country, while ____
prefer to keep their own customs.
A. another B. other C. others D. the other
119. Culture helps people ____ to the world around them.
A. adapt B. change C. alter D. fit
120. A broad definition of ____ is when two separate items, each with different characteristics, come together
and blend.
A. assimilation B. diversity C. preservation D. urbanization
121. The latest heritage at risk register revealed that 5,831 listed buildings, monuments, archaeological sites, and
landscapes in England are at ____ of being lost.
A. danger B. edge C. ease D. risk
122. Linda only ____ the film after she ____ the book.
A. understood – read B. understood - had read C. had understood – read D. understood - was
reading
123. ____ you ever ____ on TV before you ____ part in this reality show?
A. Had ... appeared - took B. Have ... appeared - took
C. Did ... appear - had taken D. Would ... appear - took
124. I wasn't sure how Belinda would react because I ____ her long.
A. didn't know B. wasn't knowing C. hadn't been knowing D. hadn't known
125. When we ____ to the airport, I realized that I ____ my passport at home.
A. got - had left B. got - was left C. got - left D. had got - had left
126. Seeing Peter's handwriting on the envelope, she ____ the letter without reading it. She has not mentioned it
ever since.
A. was tearing B. tore C. had torn D. has torn
127. We were both very excited about the visit, as we ____ each other for ages.
A. never saw B. didn't see C. hadn't seen D. haven't seen
128. A columnist ____ in writing a newspaper or a magazine.
A. believes B. concentrates C. responds D. specializes
129. A lot of residents had to ____ from the unexpected hurricane last month.
A. protect B. recover C. suffer D. save
130. The aircraft, which originally headed ____ Heathrow, had to make an emergency landing at Orly.
A. for B. on C. at D. into
131. Her negligence resulted ____ the loss of a major contract ____ the company.
A. to - from B. for- over C. in – for D. into - about
132. You can never rely ____ Anna to provide you ____ information.
A. of - with B. for - to C. on - with D. on - by
133. We couldn't figure ____ why the editor-in-chief had changed his mind about the article.
A. out B. up C. down D. through
134. We ____ to the hospital to visit Mike when he ____ to say that he was fine.
A. were driving - was calling B. drove - called C. were driving – called D. drove - was calling
135. What ____ to you on Sunday night?
A. happen B. happened C. was happening D. would happen
136. Last night, we ____ for you for ages but you never ____ up.
A. waited – showed B. would wait - showed
C. were waiting - were showing D. waited – was showing
137. We ____ our quality time when the unexpected guess ____.
A. had – came B. were having - came
C. had been having – came D. have had – would have come
138. She hasn't paid as much attention to her children as she ____ since she ____ working.
A. does – starts B. did - started
C. was doing - was starting D. has done - would start
139. My brother ____ at the road when he ____ into a hole.
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A. wasn't looking - was falling B. didn't look - has fallen C. wasn't looking – fell D. won't look - fall
140. Magellan ____ the first European who ____ through the strait.
A. was - was sailing B. was being - was sailing C. had been – sailed D. was - sailed
141. After a hard-working day, I went to ____ bed and had ____ most beautiful dream ever.
A. the - the B. a – the C. a – a D. Ø - the
142. ____ he was waiting for Sam outside the cinema, Jim realized that the street was funnily crowded.
A. So B. While C. Unless D. Even though
143. I didn't meet him right away ____ he had to talk to his boss first.
A. while B. if C. because D. or
144. After the children finished their dinner, they went to bed ____ listened to a bedtime story before falling
asleep.
A. that B. and C. so D. while
145. I suggest that Peter ____ the directions carefully before assembling the bicycle.
A. read B. reading C. reads D. to read
146. We request that she ____ the window.
A. not open B. not to open C. not opening D. to not open
147. The UK is considering the proposal that it ____ compensations for damages of the Indian embassy.
A. been paying B. is paying C. paid D. pay
148. Howard prefers that I ____ to his party.
A. am going B. go C. going D. will go
149. Mary demanded that the heater____ immediately. Her apartment was freezing.
A. repaired B. be repaired C. being repaired D. been repaired
150. The monk insisted that the tourists ____ the temple until they had removed their shoes.
A. not enter B. not entering C. not to enter D. to not enter
151. It is impolite that you ____ there when he gets off the plane.
A. be not standing B. been not standing C. not be standing D. not been standing
152. It is recommended that the vehicle owner ____ present at the court.
A. be B. be not С . not being D. not to be
153. The doctor recommended that she ____ a specialist about the problem.
A. be seen B. seeing C. should be seen D. should see
154. It is essential that she ____ the truth.
A. told B. should be tell C. should be told D. should been told
155. It has been proposed that we ____ the topic.
A. not change B. not to change C. to change D. to not change
156. Each child had to ____ a short speech to the rest of the class.
A. do B. carry out C . make D. take
157. Although it was more than an hour late, the superstar finally showed up and ____ the attention of the
audience.
A. grabbed B. held C. paid D. took
158. He wasn't able to ____ with the stresses and strains of the job.
A. catch up B. come down C. cope D. handle
159. We have to come to the conclusion. We are ____ out of time.
A. driving B. going C. running D. walking
160. Thanks to the development in technology, students have ____ to good resources.
A. been accessed B. access C. accessing D. assessed
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each
of the following questions.
1. I didn't think his comments were very appropriate at the time.
A. correct B. right C. exact D. suitable
2. In a school year in Vietnam, there are two terms called the first term and the second term.
A. infants B. semester C. semesters D. system
3. In England, schooling is compulsory for all children from the age of 5 to 16.
A. put into blush B. put on clothes C. put into force D. taken off
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4. You may jot down your qualifications and experience.
A. mention B. note down C. type D. find out
5. When being interviewed, you should concentrate on what the interviewer is saying or asking you.
A. be related to B. be interested in C. pay all attention to D. express interest to
6. To prepare for your job interview, you should jot down your qualifications and experience as well as some
important information about yourself.
A. draw B. place C. put D. write
7. The water is so contaminated that it is not suitable for drinking.
A. polluted B. clean C. fresh D. cool
8. GCSEs are not compulsory, but they are the most common qualification taken by 14-16-year-old students.
A. specialized B. fulfilled C. required D. applied
9. In the future many corporations will be wiped out and millions of jobs will be lost.
A. large companies B. vital services C. small supermarkets D. commercial farms
10. The medical community continues to make progress in the fight against cancer.
A. speed B. expectation C. improvement D. treatment
11. Domestic chores will no longer be a burden thanks to the inventions of laborsaving devices.
A. Official B. Household C. Schooling D. Foreign
12. Telecommunication is bound to have a huge influence on various aspects of our lives.
A. depression B. technique C. expect D. impact
13. When it comes to diversity, language can be a bridge for building relationships, or a tool for creating and
maintaining divisions across differences.
A. assimilation B. distinction C . uniformity D. variance
14. A smiling Princess Anne was attired in an aqua-blue hat and matching jacket, with white top.
A. caught B. grabbed C. revealed D. shown
15. Face-to-face socializing is not as preferred as virtual socializing among the youth.
A. Direct B. Facial C. Available D. Instant
16. She thinks that unfortunately they may not understand the benefits of online information.
A. advantages B. points C. features D. amounts
17.The speaker paused. He hesitated to answer the direct question raised by the audience.
A. decided B. continued C. determined D. wavered
18. Her courage not only inspired her followers but moved her rivals as well.
A. depressed B. motivated C. overlooked D. rejected
19. The government's plans to cut taxes really stimulated the economy.
A. discouraged B. started C. weakened D. improved
20. Some rock stars started off as rebels with strong and broad principles.
A. beliefs B. honour C. formulas D. law
21. Linda is very outgoing, however, her brother is quite reserved.
A. open B. sociable C. easygoing D. shy
22. She was brought up in the slums of Leeds.
A. downtown area B. industrial area C. poor area D. rural area
23. The promise of jobs and prosperity pulls people to cities.
A. education B. employment C. stabilization D. wealth
24. There has been a hot debate among the scientists relating to the pros and cons of using robotic probes to study
distant objects in space.
A. problems and solutions B. advantages and disadvantages
C. solutions and limitations D. causes and effects
25. Her style of dress was conservative. She never wears items that are too tight, short or low-cut.
A. high-fashion B. traditional C. trendy D. up to date
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
1. That teacher is always on time.
A. late B. punctual C. timeless D. timely
2. It's discourteous to ask Americans questions about their age, marriage or income.
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A. ill-mannered B. polite C. unacceptable D. rude
3. “That is a well-behaved boy whose behaviour has nothing to complain about”
A. behaving cleverly B. behaving improperly
C. behaving nice D. good behavior
4. He is a typical optimist, always looking on the bright side of everything.
A. pessimist B. introvert C. extrovert D. activist
5. I truly appreciate your help. Thanks to you , I got a well-paid job at a state-own organization.
A . lot of money B. highly paid C. poorly paid D. permanent
6. Although it’s a long day for us, we feel we are contented with what we do.
A. interested B. dissatisfied C. excited D. shocked
7. I can’t stand people who treat animals cruelly.
A. gently B. cleverly C. reasonably D. brutally
8. There have been significant changes in women's lives since the women's liberation movement.
A. unimportant B. controlled C. political D. disagreeable
9. The library reduced the number of print newspapers and magazines that they used to
subscribe to.
A. increased B. decreased C. rose D. fell
10. Using social networks helps you keep in touch with friends and family any time.
A. put up with B. keep track of C. lose touch with D. catch up with
11. They had the volume turned down, so I couldn't make out what they were talking about.
A. reduced the noise B. increased the noise C. limited the noise D. controlled the noise
12. Teenagers can become addicted to social networking if they can't control they spend online.
A. dependent on B. hooked on C. indifferent to D. exhausted by
13. Launched by the federations and foundations, Group's brands find local expression through the promotion of
social solidarity and culture.
A. division B. identity C. teamwork D. unity
14. Many ethnic groups find it hard to maintain their own languages.
A. continue B. discontinue C. preserve D. speak
15. Hispanics are expected to abandon their heritage to live in the US.
A. adopt B. discard C. drop out D. withdraw
16. I was relieved by the news that they had gone home safe and sound.
A. comforted B. concerned C. relaxed D. lightened
17. Her identity will never be revealed in order to protect her children from being judged.
A. uncovered B. proclaimed C. leaked D. hid
18. This boy is poorly-educated and doesn't know how to behave properly.
A. uneducated B. knowledgeable C. ignorant D. rude
19. White blood cells help defend the body against infection.
A. fight B. cover C. protect D. abandon
20. Many people move to urban areas seeking for job opportunity as well as stable employment.
A. durable B. long-lasting C. steady D. temporary
1. SPEAKING
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following
exchanges.
1. Jane: “Wow! You look great with your new hair. ” – Jack: _________.
A. You’re welcome C. Congratulation!
B. It’s a pleasure D. Thanks. It’s nice of you to say so
2. Giang: You’re really an excellent student, Hồng.
Hồng: _________. I’m still very bad. I think I have to try my best to keep pace with you, Giang.
A. Certainly B. You must be kidding C. Sure D. You’re welcome
3. Long: I didn’t know you could play badminton so well, Trâm.
Trâm: Thank you, Long. _________. I wish I could play half as well as you, Long.
A. That’s a nice compliment B. That is not your fault
C. You’re welcome D. I certainly play very excellent
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4. Hạnh: I don’t know what tailor’s that can make such a beautiful dress for you, Hiền!
Hiền: _________, Hạnh. I’ve finally found a style that suits me so much.
A. Never mind B. Go to the canteen with me
C. I’m glad you like it D. Nice to see you
5. Thành: I really enjoy your public speaking skills, NgA. Your English is really good, too.
Nga: _________, Thành. Thank you very much for your sincere compliment. You made me try much harder.
A. It’s very kind of you to say so B. That’s not your work
C. I’m certainly very famous for those things D. Yes, of course. It’s me!
6.. Nam: You really have a beautiful hairstyle now, Hưng!
Hưng: _________! You’ve pushed me into the blush.
A. It isn’t your work B. You must be kidding C. Yes, of course D. Nice to meet you
7.- What an attractive hair style you have got, Mary!
- _______.
A. Thank you very much. I am afraid B. You are telling a lie
C. Thank you for your compliment D. I don't like your sayings
8. -A: Could you tell me what a doctor does?
-B: Well,………………………………….
A. he helps save people’s lives B. I like that job
C. it is very rewarding D. I think so
9. -A: ………………………………..?
-B:When they are six years old.
A. When do Vietnamese children take the GCSE examination B. What do the Vietnamese children do at school
C. When do the Vietnamese children go to primary school D. When do the Vietnamese children grow up
10. John: “ What kind of job would you like ?”
Mike : “ ______________________________”
A. Is there a good chance of promotion. B. I’m good at computing.
C. Anytime after next week. D. Anything to do with computers
11. Mai: “Wow, I’ve never seen such a nice cell phone, Nam”
Nam: “_________________________________________”.
A. You’re welcome B. I agree with you
C. Thank you. I’m glad you like it. D. Oh, I don’t know
12. “Congratulation! You’ve got a promotion” Steve: “_______________”
A. I’m sorry B. No problem C. My pleasure D. Thanks
13. Tom. ''Your hairstyle is terrific, Mary" -Mary: “__________________."
A. Thanks. That's a nice compliment B. Why do you say so?
C. Sorry, I don't like it D. I think so
14.“ Your hairstyle is terrific, Cindy” – “__________”
A. It’s nice B. You’re welcome C. Not at all D. Thanks, Peter
15. Peter: -What is your responsibility in your family? Mary:-________________
A. Only my father works B. Members of my family share the household chores
C. I often wash the dishes and look after the baby D. I often share my personal secrets with my father
16. " "- "Yes, of course. "
A. You won't help me this time. B. You'd better give me one hand.
C. I don't think I'll need your help. D. Could you give me a hand?
17. - Are you looking forward to your holiday? - ______
A. Yes, I’m really excited about it. B. Not to worry
C. We’re going to London. D. It’s okay.
18. - “______”.- “Never mind”.
A. Congratulations! How wonderful!
B. Sorry for staining your carpet. Let me have it cleaned
C. Thank you for being honest with me
D. Would you mind going to dinner next Sunday?
19. Wendy: “Why don’t we get together next week?” Cindy: “_______________”
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A. I didn’t have the time B. Not again
C. That’s a good idea D. It’ll take three hours
20. Alice: ___________. Carol: Don’t worry.
A. Thank you. B. Sorry, I’m late. C. Happy Birthday. D. Welcome home.
21. What's the matter?
A. No, I don't think so. B. A few problems. C. Well, sort of. D. I am not very well.
22. Would you mind closing the door?
A. Yes, I do. B. No, of course not. C. Yes, please D. No, thank you.
23. The shop opens from Monday to Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day.
A. Really? That's wonderful. B. There's no way I can do it.
C. There's one around the corner. D. Yes, of course, I will join you.
24. Hi, what are you looking for?
A. Yes, I usually look for things. B. No way I am gonna show you.
C. Oil. Oil that we use for cooking. D. OK, I'll take it.
25. Hi, Alice. Would you like to go to the movies tonight?
A. Fine. I'll be there. B. Thanks. I love to.
C. I'll be ready in no time. D. Why? What's the matter?
26. Anything to drink?
A. Well-done! B. Just water please.
C. Yes, I will have soup and beef. D. Maybe I will go.
27. Excuse me, is this seat taken?
A. No, it isn't. B. No never. C. No, I am OK. D. No, I don't want to.
28. Do you know which animal sleeps the most?
A. Let me see it. B. Let me think. C. Let me try it. D. Let me down.
29. Excuse me, could I talk to the manager?
A. Yes, I would love to. B. Yes, I will give it to you.
C. Yes, of course. D. Yes, thank you.
30. Everyone should learn more about how to treat the environment well.
A. I am sure about that. B. That's not sure. C. I don't think so. D. It's not true.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the sentence given in each of
the following questions.
1. If it does not rain tomorrow, we will water the garden.
A. Unless it rain tomorrow, we will water the garden.
B. Unless it does rain tomorrow, we will water the garden.
C. Unless it rains tomorrow, we will water the garden.
D. Unless it rains tomorrow, we will not water the garden.
2. They will build a new hospital in our town .
A. A new hospital will be built in our town B. Our town will be built a new hospital
C. A new hospital is built in our town D. Our town will build a new hospital
3. Those who are riding a motorbike are not allowed to take off their helmet.
A. Those who are wearing a helmet are not allowed to ride a motorbike.
B. It is the helmet that one needn't wear when he is riding a motorbike
C. You should not wear a helmet when you are riding a motorbike.
D. People must never take their helmet off while they are riding a motorbike.
4. They have taught English in this country for years .
A. English has been taught in this country for years .
B. English has been teaching in this country for years .
C. English has been taught them in this country for years.
D. English have been taught in this country for years
5. "Why don't you ask the teacher for help?" Peter asked me.
A. Peter advised me to ask the teacher for help.
B. Peter recommended me not to ask the teacher for help. ,
C. Peter told me the reason why I did not ask the teacher for help.
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D. Peter suggested that he should ask the teacher for help.
6. I can’t do the test because it is too difficult.
A. If the test weren’t too difficult, I can do it.
B. If the test hadn’t been too difficult, I could do it.
C. If the test weren’t too difficult, I could do it.
D. If the test isn’t too difficult, I can do it.
7. They said to him:” What time does the train start?”
A. They asked him what time the train starts. B. They asked him what time did the train start.
C. They asked him what time the train started. D. They asked him what time does the train start.
8. My father is tired of seeing any violent films.
A. My father hasn't seen a violent film. B. My father has enjoyed all the violent films he has ever seen.
C. My father is worried about missing the next violent film D. My father never wants to see another violent film.
9. Her mother tells her to clean the house every day.
A. She was told to clean the house every day by her mother.
B. She was telling to clean the house every day by her mother.
C. She is told to clean the house every day by her mother.
D. She is telling to clean the house every day by her mother.
10. “ It was nice of you to give me the present. Thank you.” Miss Brown said to him.
A. Miss Brown apologized to Tim for giving her the present.
B. Miss Brown accused Tim of giving her the present.
C. Miss Brown admitted Tim to giving her the present.
D. Miss Brown thanked Tim for giving her the present.
11. The boy was so lazy that he couldn't stay up late to learn his lessons.
A. The boy was lazy enough not to stay up late to learn his lessons.
B. The boy was too lazy to stay up late to learn his lessons.
C. The boy was lazy enough but he stayed up late to learn his lessons.
D. The boy was lazy enough to stay up late to learn his lessons.
12. Sebastian’s career as a doctor began five years ago.
A. Sebastian worked as a doctor for five years.
B. Sebastian has been worked as a doctor for five years.
C. Sebastian has worked as a doctor since five years.
D. Sebastian has worked as a doctor for five years.
13. "You'd better think carefully before applying for that job.” She said to me.
A. She said me to think carefully before applying for that job.
B. She says me to think carefully before applying for that job.
C. She advise me to think carefully before applying for that job.
D. She advised me to think carefully before applying for that job.
14. We are going to give Peter a big surprise
A. A big surprise is going to give Peter.
B. A big surprise is going to be given to Peter.
C. Peter is going to give a big surprise.
D. Peter is going to be given to a big surprise.
15. John, whose cough is terrible, needs to see a doctor.
A. John's terrible cough prevents from seeing a doctor.
B. John needs to see a doctor because of his terrible cough.
C. John's doctor does not want to see him because he has a bad cough.
D. John's terrible cough forces him to see a doctor.
16. Housewives do not have to spend a lot of time doing housework any more.
A. Housework will never be done by housewives any more.
B. Housewives have to spend more and more time to do housework.
C. Never have housewives spent as much time doing housework as they do now.
D. No longer do housewives have to spend a lot of time doing housework.
17. “Why don’t you have your house redecorated, Mike?” said John.
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A. John persuaded Mike to have his house redecorated.
B. John requested Mike to redecorate his house himself.
C. John asked why Mike didn’t redecorate his house.
D. John suggested that Mike should have his house redecorated.
18. They are cleaning the kitchen now.
A. The kitchen is now cleaned.
B. The kitchen is cleaning now.
C. The kitchen is been cleaning now.
D. The kitchen is being cleaned now.
19. "Would you like to go to the show with me?" Anna said to Bella.
A. Anna reminded Bella to go to the show with her. B. Anna persuaded Bella to go to the show with her.
C. Anna encouraged Bella to go to the show with her. D. Anna invited Bella to go to the show with her.
20. The teacher made us do a lot of homework.
A. A lot of homework was made to do
B. We were made do a lot of homework by our teacher
C. A lot of homework was made us to do
D. We were made to do a lot of homework by our teacher.
21. They will have to find a better solution.
A. A better solution will have to be found. B. A better solution will be have to found.
C. A better solution will be have to be found. D. A better solution will have been to be found.
22. No one has opened this box for a hundred years.
A. This box has been opened for a hundred years. B. This box was opened hundred years ago.
C. This box hasn't been opened for a hundred years. D. This box hadn't been opened for a hundred years.
23. I was not in the mood for taking part in a chatting forum.
A. I didn't want to join in a chatting forum. B. I was not in a good mood then to chat to you.
C. Having a serious conversation made me moody.
D. I was in a bad mood because of taking part in a chatting forum.
24. “He is talking to your sister”, she said to me.
A. She told me he was talking to your sister. B. She told me she was talking to my sister.
C. She told me he was talking to my sister. D. She told me he was talking to her sister.
25.“You will like my sister when you meet her”
A. He told me you will like her sister when you meet her.
B. He told me I will like his sister when I met her.
C. He told me I would like his sister when I met her.
D. He told me I would be liked his sister when I met her.
26. “Why don't we go for a walk?" Mary said.
A. Mary advised to go for a walk. B. Mary asked going for a walk.
C. Mary suggested going for a walk. D. Mary would like going for a walk.
27. My eldest sister started working as a freelance journalist as soon as she graduated from university.
A. No sooner had my eldest sister started working as a freelance journalist than she graduated from university.
B. Hardly had my eldest started working as a freelance journalist when she graduated from university.
C. No sooner had my eldest sister graduated from university than she started working as a freelance journalist.
D. After my eldest sister graduated from university, she had started working as a freelance journalist.
28. Nancy failed to understand what the story was about until she saw the film based on it.
A. Nancy doesn't understand what the story is about.
B. Not until she saw the film based on it did Nancy understand what the story was about.
C. It was until she saw the film based on it that Nancy understood what the story was about.
D. Nancy went to see the film before she read the story.
29. As long as you stay calm, you have nothing to fear from the talk show.
A. You have remained calm for a long time in spite of your fear of the talk show.
B. Talk shows are only intimidating for people who are not extremely calm.
C. Provided you do not get nervous, the talk show won't go badly for you.
D. Even if you are afraid of the talk show, it is important not to express it.
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30. Had she read the reference books, she would have been able to finish the test.
A. If she had read the reference books, she could finish the test.
B. Not having read the reference books, she couldn't finish the test.
C. Although she didn't read the reference books, she was able to finish the test.
D. Because she read the reference books, she was able to finish the test.
31. “Jim, why don't you open a new account on Facebook or Twitter?” said Jane.
A. Jane suggested Jim opened a new account on Facebook or Twitter.
B. Jane suggested Jim opens a new account on Facebook or Twitter.
C. Jane suggested Jim should open a new account on Facebook or Twitter.
D. Jane suggested Jim to open a new account on Facebook or Twitter.
32. No sooner had I turned on my new PC than there was a strange noise.
A. As soon as there was a strange noise, I turned on my new PC.
B. Scarcely had I turned on my new PC when there was a strange noise.
C. Hardly I had turned on my new PC, there was a strange noise.
D. I had hardly turned on my new PC than there was a strange noise.
33. By the time Pete telephoned me, I had already finished updating my social networking profile.
A. Pete telephoned me while I was updating my social networking profile.
B. Pete telephoned me after I had already finished updating my social networking profile.
C. Hardly I had finished updating my social networking profile when Pete telephoned me.
D. When Pete telephoned me, I finished updating my social networking profile.
34. It was the first time she had ever seen such a moving documentary,
A. She had never seen a moving documentary before.
B. She had seen such a moving documentary for a long time.
C. She had never seen a more moving documentary than this before.
D. The first time she saw such a moving documentary was a long time ago
35. I said that she should see a doctor.
A. I advised her seeing a doctor. B. I advised her should see a doctor.
C. I advised her to see a doctor. D. I advised to see a doctor.
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.
1. I live in a flat in London. I paid a high rent for it.
A. I live in a flat in London where I paid a high rent for.
C. I live in a flat in London which I paid a high rent.
B. I live in a flat in London for that I paid a high rent.
D. I live in a flat in London for which I paid a high rent.
2. I didn't know her phone number. That’s why I didn't call her.
A. If I knew her phone number, I would call her..
B. If I know her phone number, I will call her.
C. If I had known her phone number, I would have called her.
D. Unless I didn't know her phone number, I would call her.
3. Mike turned off the light, then he went to bed.
A. Before Mike went to bed, he had turned off the light.
B. Before Mike turned off the light, he had gone to bed.
C. After Mike had gone to bed, he turned off the light.
D. Mike turned off the light as soon as he had gone to bed.
4. The novel was very popular. It was adapted for a TV soap opera.
A. Such was the popularity of the novel that it was adapted for a TV soap opera.
B. Popular as the TV soap opera was, it was adapted for a novel
C. Not until the soap opera was adapted on TV did the novel become popular.
D. It was the popularity of the TV soap opera that led to the adaptation of the novel
5. Marie Curie was born in Poland. She was a famous scientist.
A. Marie Curie, whom was born in Poland, was a famous scientist.
B. Marie Curie, that was born in Poland, was a famous scientist.
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C. Marie Curie was born in Poland, who was a famous scientist
D. Marie Curie, who was born in Poland, was a famous scientist
6. You can use my car. Make sure you bring it back by 7 p.m.
A. You can use my car unless you bring it back by 7 p.m.
B. You can't use my car if you bring it back by 7 p.m.
C. You can't use my car in case you forget to bring it back by 7 p.m.
D. You can use my car provided you bring it back by 7 p.m.
7. This is my opinion. You can do nothing to change it.
A. You can do nothing to change it my mind.
B. There’s nothing you can do to change my mind.
C. There’s nothing can be done except changing my mind.
D. You can do everything to change it my mind.
8. Mr. Smith is a professor. His car was stolen yesterday.
A. Mr. Smith, who is a professor, his car was stolen yesterday.
B. Mr. Smith, who his car was stolen yesterday, is a professor.
C. Mr. Smith, whose car was stolen yesterday, is a professor.
D. His car was stolen yesterday, he is a professor.
9. We import many goods. They were made in Thailand.
A. Many goods are imported by Thailand.
B. We made many goods which Thailand imports.
C. We import many goods which they were made in Thailand.
D. We import many goods which were made in Thailand.
10. You didn’t revise the lesson carefully. That’s why you failed in the exam.
A. If you revised the lesson more carefully, you wouldn’t fail in the exam.
B. If you revise the lesson more carefully, you won’t fail in the exam.
C. If you didn’t revise the lesson more carefully, you would fail in the exam.
D. If you had revised the lesson more carefully, you wouldn’t have failed in the exam.
11. I didn’t learn French before. I cannot read a French book now.
A. If I had learnt French before, I could read a French book now.
B. If I learnt French before, I could read a French book now
C. If I had learnt French before, I could have read a French book now
D. If I had learnt French before, I can read a French book now
12. He is very rich, but he isn’t very happy.
A. Although he is very rich, but he isn’t very happy.
B. Although he is very rich, he isn’t very happy .
C. Although he isn’t very rich, but he is very happy.
D. Because he is very rich, but he isn’t very happy.
13. She was the first woman in the Philippines. She was elected as the president of the country.
A. She was the first woman to be elected as the president of the Philippines.
B. She was the first woman who is elected as the president of the Philippines.
C. She was the first woman being elected as the president of the Philippines.
D. She was the first woman elected as the president of the Philippines.
14. I used to work like this. I am a doctor.
A. I used to work like this and I was a doctor.
B. I used to work similar to doctor.
C. I used to work as a doctor.
D. I worked hard and did like a doctor.
2. CORRECTING MISTAKES
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
1. The phone rung while I was washing the dishes.
A B C D
2. Since they study in the same primary school, they have known each other.
A B C D
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3. After George had returned to his house, he was reading a book.
A B C D
4. Unless you don’t know how to do this exercise, you can ask me.
A B C D
5. He has just read “The Old Man and The Sea”, a novel writing by Ernest Hemingway.
A B C D
6. They asked me how long did it take to get to Paris by train.
A B C D
7. Helen Keller, who was both blind and deafness, overcame her inabilities with the help of her teacher, Ann Sullivan.
A B C D
8. Lake Superior, that lies on the US Canadian border, is the largest lake in North America.
A B C D
9. They asked me what did happen last night, but I was unable to tell them.
A B C D
10 . Anyone where works is regarded as a useful member of our society.
A B C D
11. We are working, that means that we are contributing goods and services to our society.
A B C D
12. Although they always argue with each other, but they are good friends.
A B C D
13. If had I known you were in financial difficulty, I would have helped you.
A B C D
14. Education and training are an important steps in getting the kind of a job that you would like to have.
A B C D
15. In many ways, riding a bike is similar with driving a car
A B C D
16. Should Tom help us, the job would only take half an hour.
A B C D
17. The phone rung while I was washing the dishes.
A B C D
18. After Tom returned to his house, he read a book.
A B C D
20. He wanted to know whose car I had borrowed last night.
A B C D
11. Last month, while my friend was traveling round England by the car, he crashed the car into a tree.
A B C D
12. She was walking to the library to borrow some books when she was seeing a robbery.
A B C D
13. I think a good health is important, and so is education while money, to some extent, is not.
A B C D
14. The most people need healthy eating and enough exercise every day.
A B C D
15. The moment I was seeing him, I realized I had met him somewhere before.
A B C D
16. I was having a black cat three years ago but now it is no longer with me.
A B C D
17. Strong city planning will be essential in managing those and others difficulties as the world's urban areas
A B C D
well.
18. Because of urbanization continues, not only the infrastructure for health but also other social services in
A B C
cities need improving,
D
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19. Because of severe asthma attacks, the doctor suggested his patient to stop smoking.
A B C D
20. Poor air and water quality, insufficient water available, and high energy consumption are exacerbated by
A B C
demands of urban environments.
D
READING
Read the following passage and blacken the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
We can communicate not only true words but also through body language. Body language concludes our
posture, facial expressions and gestures. Because body language is so important you will want to know what
yours is saying and how to interpret other people, too. Here are some examples of body language and its
meaning. If you posture is slumped and your head is down, this could mean that you are sad or you lack
confidence. If your posture is straight but relaxed, you are expressing confidence and friendliness. A smile is a
sign of friendliness and interest. But people sometimes smile just to be polite. To get another clue from people's
faces, notice their eyes. Friendliness and interest are expressed when a person's eyes meet yours and then look
away and meet yours again. A person who doesn't look away is expressing a challenge. A person who doesn't
look at you is expressing lack of interest or shyness. Hand gestures can mean a person is interested in the
conversation. But repeated movements- like tapping a pencil or tapping a foot- often mean the person is either
impatient or nervous. Stay away from someone who points at you while talking with you: that person might be
angry at you or feel superior to you.
1. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A. Body language speaks volumes B. Body language fails to express
C. Body language as a superior signal D. Body language and friendliness
2. Body language does not include ..................... .
A. expressions in language of words or phrases
B. looks on a person's face that show their thoughts or feelings
C. movements that you make with hands, head, or face
D. positions in which you hold your body
3. According to the passage, which of the following is not among examples of body language and its meaning?
A. A slumped posture and the head down mean sadness or lack of confidence.
B. Eye contacts on and off and on again express friendliness and interest.
C. A smile might indicate friendliness and interest or politeness.
D. Importance of body language and your want to know the message of yours and to understand others'.
4. What does it mean by "clue" in "To get another clue from people's faces, notice their eyes"?
A. communication by words B. kind of glue
C. piece of information D. kind of clothing
5. It can be inferred from the passage that hand gestures show ..................... .
A. you are not interested in the talk B. you tap a pencil on your feet
C. someone might be rude D. someone is patient and relaxed
Read the following passage and blacken the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
Higher education, also called tertiary, third stage or post secondary education, is the non-compulsory
educational level following the completion of a school providing a secondary education, such as a high school,
secondary school. Tertiary education is normally taken to include undergraduate and postgraduate education, as
well as vocational education and training. Colleges and universities are the main institutions that provide tertiary
institutions. Tertiary education generally results in the receipt of certificates, diplomas, or academic degrees.
Higher education includes teaching, research and social services activities of universities, and within the
realm of teaching, it includes both the undergraduate level and the graduate level. Higher education in that
country generally involves work towards a degree-level or foundation degree qualification. It is therefore very
important to national economies, both as a significant industry in its own right, and as a source of trained and
educated personnel for the rest of the economy.
1. What is ‘tertiary education’?
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A. Primary education B. higher education C. Secondary education D. children education
2. Where can we find tertiary education?
A. Colleges and high schools B. universities and institutes
C. Colleges and universities D. high schools and universities.
3. The word ‘degree’ in paragraph 1 refers to __________.
A. a unit for measuring angles
B. a unit for measuring temperature
C. the qualification
D. a level in a scale of how serious something is.
4. How many kinds does higher education have?
A. one B. two C. three D. four
5. _________is important to national economies.
A. Qualification B. Foundation C. Schooling D. Higher education
Read the following passage and blacken the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
In the past, both men and women were expected to be married at quite young ages. Marriages were generally
arranged by parents and family, with their children having little chance to say no in the matter. In the past it was
not surprising to find that a bride and groom had only just met on the day of their engagement or marriage.
In modern Vietnam, this has changed completely as people choose their own marriage-partners based on
love, and in consideration primarily to their own needs and wants. Moreover early marriage is quite illegal.
The traditional Vietnamese wedding is one of the most important of traditional Vietnamese occasions.
Regardless of westernization, many of the age-old customs practiced in a traditional Vietnamese wedding
continue to be celebrated by both Vietnamese in Vietnam and overseas, often combining both western and eastern
elements. Besides the wedding ceremony, there is also an engagement ceremony which takes place usually half a
year or so before the wedding. Due to the spiritual nature of the occasion, the date and time of the marriage
ceremony are decided in advance by a fortune teller. The traditional Vietnamese wedding consists of an extensive
array of ceremonies: the first is the ceremony to ask permission to receive the bride, the second is the procession
to receive the bride (along with the ancestor ceremony at her house), the third is to bring the bride to the groom's
house for another ancestor ceremony and to welcome her into the family, then the last is a wedding banquet. The
number of guests in attendance at these banquets is huge, usually in the hundreds. Several special dishes are
served. Guests are expected to bring gifts, often money, which the groom and bride at one point in the banquet
will go from table to table collecting.
1. In the past, _________.
A. Vietnamese couples were free to make a decision on the marriage
B. Vietnamese marriage was decided by parents and family
C. getting married at an early age was not allowed
D. parents had no right to interfere their children's marriage
2. In former days, the fact that a bride and groom had only first met just on the day of their engagement or
marriage was _________.
A. surprising B. popular C. uncommon D. strange
3. Which sentence is referred Vietnamese modern marriage?
A. Most young people do not have their marriage based on love.
B. All marriages are arranged by parents and family.
C. Marriage is quite westernization.
D. Couples do not get married at quite young ages.
4. According to the passage, __________.
A. Oversea Vietnamese people do not like to organize a traditional wedding
B. There is an engagement ceremony which takes place usually half a year or so before the wedding
C. Many of the age-old customs practiced in a traditional Vietnamese wedding do not exist nowadays
D. Vietnamese people never ask a fortune teller the date and time of the marriage ceremony
5. Which does not exist in a Vietnamese wedding party?
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions.
Modern life is characterized not only by the conveniences made possible by technological advances but
also by greater mobility in search of still greater opportunities. These major life changes, however, expose
individuals to many novelties in a new culture, which are the causes of culture shock. Culture shock is a
process through which most people who enter a new culture pass through before they adjust to life in their
new environment.
Culture shock begins with the honeymoon stage”. This is the period of time when we first arrive in which
everything about the new culture is strange and exciting. Unfortunately, the second stage "rejection stage"
can be quite dangerous because the visitor may develop unhealthy habits (smoking and drinking). This
can lead to the person getting sick or developing skin infections or rashes, which then makes the person
feel even more scared and confused and helpless. This stage is considered a crisis in the process of
cultural adjustment and many people choose to go back to their homeland or spend all their time with
people from their own culture speaking their native language. The third stage of culture shock is called the
"adjustment stage”. This is when you begin to realize that things are not so bad in the host culture. You
are becoming stronger by learning to take care of yourself in the new place. The fourth stage can be called
“at ease at last”. Now you feel quite comfortable in your new surroundings. You can cope with most
problems that occur. You may still have problems with the language, but you know you are strong enough
to deal with them. The last stage of culture shock, which many people don't know about, is called "reverse
culture shock”. Surprisingly, this occurs when you go back to your native culture and find that you have
changed and that things there have changed while you have been away. Now you feel a little
uncomfortable back home. Life is a struggle!
1. Which sentence best explains the main idea of paragraph 1?
A. Culture shock, experienced by people living in a new culture, consists of five basic stages.
B. People immigrate to other countries in search of better opportunities.
C. Modern life is characterized by many technological advances and greater mobility.
D. These major life changes are the causes of culture shock.
2. It is stated that the "honeymoon stage” ____.
A. is involved in developing healthy habits
B. is exciting with the new sights, sounds, language and foods
C. is the initial period of culture shock
D. got its name because everything is new and exciting for the newcomer
3. In paragraph 1, the word novelties probably means ____.
A. things which are new or unusual B. things which are difficult to deal with
C. things which have to do with novels D. things which are very young or recent in age
4. In paragraph 2, the word host probably means ____.
A. the dominant country B. the largest country
C. the newcomer's native country D. the receiving country
5. Which of the following is NOT true according the passage?
A. At forth stage, newcomers have overcome all problems in the new culture.
B. Immigrants may suffer from "reverse culture shock” when going back to native culture.
C. New arrivals in the second stage, "reject” the new culture by returning to their country or binding even
more with other people from their culture.
D. The "rejection stage” is the most difficult stage in the process of cultural adjustment.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions.
Millions of people are using cellphones today. In many places, it is actually considered unusual not to use
one. In many countries, cellphones are very popular with young people. They find that the phones are
more than a means of communication - having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected.
The explosion in mobile phone use around the world has made some health professional worried. Some
doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of mobile
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about the negative publicity of such ideas. They say that there is no proof that mobile phones are bad for
your health.
On the other hand, medical studies have shown changes in the brain cells of some people who use mobile
phones. Signs of change in the tissues of the brain and head can be detected with modern scanning
equipment. In one case, a traveling salesman had to retire at young age because of serious memory loss.
He couldn't remember even simple tasks. He would often forget the name of his own son. This man used
to talk on his mobile phone for about six hours a day, every day of his working week, for a couple of
years. His family doctor blamed his mobile phone use, but his employer's doctor didn't agree.
What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful? The answer is radiation. High-tech machines
can detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones. Mobile phone companies agree that there
is some radiation, but they say the amount is too small to worry about. As the discussion about their
safety continues, it appears that it's best to use mobile phones less often.
1. The most suitable title for the passage could be ____.
A. Technological Innovations and Their Price
B. The Importance of Mobile Phones
C. Mobile Phones: A Must of Our Time
D. Advantages and Disadvantages of Mobile Phones
2. According to the passage, cellphones are especially popular with the youth because ____.
A. they keep the users in alert all the time
B. they are integral in daily communication
C. they are the only effective means of communication
D. they make them look more stylish
3. According to the passage, the changes possibly caused by the cellphones are mainly concerned with ____.
A. the smallest units of the brain B. the central unit of the brain
C. the structure of the brain D. the long-term memory
4. The words negative publicity in paragraph 2 most likely means ____.
A. information on the lethal effects of cellphones
B. the negative public use of cellphones
C. widespread opinion about bad effects of cellphones
D. constructive ideas about the effects of cellphones
5. The word their in the last paragraph refers to ____.
A. mobile phone companies B. mobile phones C. high-tech machines D. radiations
Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best fits each space in the following passage.
Over the next 20 to 50 years, it will become harder to tell the (1) _____ between the human and the machine. All,
body part will be replaceable. Computers will function like the human brain with the ability to recognize feelings
and respond in a feeling way. They will then produce fake people. We will then be able to create a machine
duplicate of ourselves (2) _____ we will appear to be alive long after we are dead. Maybe a few decades later, a
way will be found to transfer our spirit, including our memories and thoughts, to the new body. Then we can
choose to live for as long as we want. It might be expensive. When it becomes possible to do a spirit transfer,
they will find (3) _____ to do them automatically. So we will be able to reside within whichever duplicate we
want, whenever we want. Miniature robots will be built (4) _____ through your blood stream and repair damage.
Also, larger robots will be used when you are sick. When you have an upset stomach, you will swallow a very
small cherry tasting robot which will travel through your stomach taking video of the mess. It will be set up like a
video game, so you can control the exploring and the selection of images. Then you can replay the video to help a
doctor (5) _____ your illness, or to prove to your employer that you really, were sick.
1. A. variety B. change C. difference D. appearance
2. A. because B. soon C. but D. so
3. A. over B. out C. down D. up
4. A. travelling B. to be travelled C. to travel D. travel
5. A. watch B. observe C. notice D. diagnose
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best
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Why is culture important and how does it answer the question " What is cultural identity?"? Culture is the
underlying (1 ) ____ of traditions and beliefs that help a person relate to the world around them. It is the basis (2)
____ any superstitions they may have. It is the aversion to specific types of meat, or which days you can work on.
Culture gives us a definite starting point when beginning to (3) ____ for our roots. Knowing where ____ a person
comes from will help to define how they look at their family obligations as (4) ____ as how they celebrate
important milestones in life.
As a person has given up their cultural identity, they no longer can identify themselves with the things that were
(5) ____ the most important things in their lives. They lose direction. As time goes by and they continue to forget
about their past and their natural traditions, their identity becomes less and less pronounced
1. A. institution B. foundation C. organization D. principle
2. A. in B. for C. of D. to
3. A. find B. look C. search D. seek
4. A. long B. much C. soon D. well
5. A. at once B. once C. one time D. for once
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