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Semester: 1
FINAL Academic year: 2023-2024
EXAM Date: 27/12/2023

Course title ENGLISH 3

VNUHCM Course ID LA1007
UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
FOREIGN LANGUAGE CENTER Question sheet code
Duration: 50 minutes 2901
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Choose the word whose main stress is different from that of the others.
1. A. institute B. specialize C. mechanic D. neighbourhood
2. A. individual B. delightful C. compassion D. resources
3. A. overtime B. ignore C. freelance D. deadlines
4. A. competitive B. academic C. adventurous D. ambitious
5. A. alternative B. understand C. independent D. introduction

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
6. A. exhausted B. excited C. exhibition D. exercise
7. A. earth B. learn C. search D. clear
8. A. live B. piece C. seem D. leave
9. A. skipped B. extended C. watched D. looked
10. A. knowledge B. popular C. hobby D. comfort

Choose the letter (A, B, C, or D) that best completes each sentence.

11. The scientists _________ a lot of tests with their equipment in the laboratory.
A. signed up to B. gave up C. carried out D. consists
12. It is ________ to fully research a company before a job interview to demonstrate preparedness.
A. enthusiastic B. academic C. sensible D. consistent
13. Food ________ fresh for longer if you put it in the fridge.
A. is staying B. stays C. is staying D. will stay
14. When you have a goal, it’s important to ________ it to increase your chances of success.
A. feel guilty about B. spend time on C. believe in D. reward yourself with
15. When faced with challenges, it's essential to ___________ strategies to find better solutions.
A. maintain B. rethink C. ignore D. reinforce
16. I ________ to Greece 3 times since my friend ________ there 3 years ago, and I love it!
A. have gone ... moved B. had gone ... moved
C. have been ... moved D. have been … have moved
17. The team leader encourages us to _______________ and not lose focus.
A. work on the assigned tasks diligently B. consist of diverse team members
C. keep on making mistakes D. sign up for team-building activities

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18. Despite numerous attempts to improve the situation, Sarah is increasingly ________ with her current job.
A. fed up B. annoyed C. committed D. proud.
19. There are lots of buses so you ________ drive to the airport.
A. can't B. mustn't C. shouldn't D. don't have to
20. We cannot go to the beach today because it's raining. We need to ________ another plan.
A. take hold of B. come up with C. hold on to D. feed up with
21. Although there were ________ witnesses, the number of residents who have been questioned on this matter is
quite small.
A. much B. a lot of C. none D. plenty
22. In Japan and South Korea, ________ can be used as a greeting and symbol of respect.
A. touching nose B. cheek kissing
C. pressing your hands D. bowing
23. Many people think that someone who works ________ should be paid more than nine-to-five staff.
A. company B. deadlines C. shift D. responsibility
24. Finding out what ________ and abilities are essential for the position is a key factor in excelling during an
actual job interview.
A. narrative B. experience C. research D. tributes
25. Hayley stopped eating meat a long time ago, but now she is going ________ ; she’s stopped eating dairy and
eggs.
A. vegan B. vegetarian C. veteran D. vegetation
26. Developments ________ sports technology often come from people trying to do new things that no one has
done before.
A. about B. for C. to D. in
27. He's constantly seeking new experiences to combat the ___________ of a sort of routine life.
A. boredom B. enthusiasm C. curiosity D. excitement
28. In times of natural disasters, a ________ plays a crucial role in saving lives and providing aid.
A. rescue worker B. freelancer C. journalist D. police officer
29. Working from home ________ me to spend more time with my family.
A. lets B. causes C. allows D. forces
30. Please give her a telephone number to ring ________ she gets lost.
A. unless B. whether C. in case D. perhaps
31. ________ some routines may lead to boredom, a carefully and personally chosen one allows space for
creativity and increases productivity,
A. However B. While C. Except D. As soon as
32. After a lot of difficulty, Janaina ________ to open the door
A. managed B. responded C. succeeded D. realised
33. I don't know where Derek is now, but half an hour ago he ________ in the canteen.
A. was sitting B. would sit C. had sat D. sat
34. Working parents ________ to get support from their relatives but the situation is different now.
A. trained B. directed C. accustomed D. used
35. If global warming ________ to get worse, sea levels ________ .
A. will continue ... rises B. continues ... will raise
C. continues ... raise D. continues ... will rise
36. You shouldn’t feed candies to your dogs as ________ sugar is actually harmful to them.
A. so much B. too much C. a bit D. too little
37. The policeman ________ the teenagers pick up the litter they had dropped.
A. caused B. let C. made D. allowed
38. The team soon ________ of more than ninety scientists and engineers to carry out the research.
A. consisted B. came C. belong D. included
39. When thieves stole my favourite leather jacket, I was really upset. I ________ it for over ten years.
A. had had B. have had C. was having D. would have
40. If you are a director running a well-known company, you should ________ the huge responsibility.
A. meet B. reply on C. take on D. call in

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41. More than 50 pilot whales have died in Scotland after being ________ on a beach on the Isle of Lewis.
A. endangered B. exposed C. explored D. stranded
42. Despite putting in extra hours, there seems to be ________ in trying to meet the unrealistic deadline.
A. no worry B. no way C. no point D. no limit
43. Aron Ralston was able to ________ being trapped under a huge rock by cutting off his own arm.
A. rescue B. endanger C. survive D. commit
44. I got to work this morning and was angry when I saw that no one________ yet.
A. arrived B. was arriving C. was to arrive D. had arrived
45. There were ________ people on the beach, so we weren't completely alone.
A. a few B. very few C. a little D. too many

Read the following text and then choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best completes each blank.

It can take a long time to become successful in your chosen field, however talented you are. One thing you have
to be (46) ________ of is that you will face criticism along the way. The world is full of people who would rather say
something negative than positive. If you’ve made up your (47) ________ to achieve a certain goal, such as writing
a novel, let the negative criticism of others prevent you from reaching your target, and let the constructive criticism
have a positive effect on your work. If someone says you’re totally in the (48) ________ of talent, ignore them.
That’s negative criticism. If, however, someone advises you to revise your work and gives you a good reason for
doing so, you should consider their suggestions carefully. There are many film stars (49) ________ were once out
of work. There are many famous novelists who made a complete mess of their first novel – or who didn’t, but had
to keep on approaching hundreds of publishers before they could get it published. Being successful does depend
on luck, to a (50) ________ extent. But things are more likely to turn out well if you persevere and stay positive.

46. A. intelligent B. clever C. alert D. aware

47. A. brain B. thought C. mind D. idea
48. A. missing B. lack C. absentee D. Shortage
49. A. whom B. who C. they D. which
50. A. plenty B. definite C. certain D. numerous

Read the following text and choose the letter (A, B, C or D) that best answers each question.

Since the world became industrialized, the number of animal species that have either become extinct or have
neared extinction has increased. Bengal tigers, for instance, which once roamed the jungles in vast numbers, now
number only about 2,300. By the year 2025, it is estimated that they will become extinct.
What is alarming about the case of the Bengal tiger is that this extinction will have been caused almost entirely
by poachers who, according to some sources, are not always interested in material gain but in personal satisfaction.
This is an example of the callousness that is contributing to the problem of extinction. Animals such as the Bengal
tiger, as well as other endangered species, are valuable parts of the world's ecosystem. International laws protecting
these animals must be enacted to ensure their survival – and the survival of our planet.
Countries around the world have begun to deal with the problem in various ways. Some countries, in an effort
to circumvent the problem, have allocated large amounts of land to animals’ reserves. They then charge admission
prices to help defray the costs of maintaining the parks, and they often must also depend on world organizations for
support. This money enables them to invest in equipment and patrols to protect the animals. Another response to
the increase in animal extinction is an international boycott of products made from endangered species. This has
had some effect, but by itself it will not prevent animals from being hunted and killed.

51. What is the main topic of the passage?

A. International boycotts B. Endangered species
C. The Bengal tiger D. Problems with industrialization
52. The word "poachers" could be best replaced by which of the following?
A. Illegal hunters B. Trained hunters
C. Enterprising researchers D. Concerned scientists
53. The word "callousness" could be best replaced by which of the following?
A. indirectness B. independence C. insensitivity D. incompetence

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54. The passage is divided into two paragraphs in order to contrast .
A. A comparison and a contrast B. Specific and general information
C. A statement and an illustration D. A problem and a solution
55. What does the word "this" refer to in the passage?
A. Killing animals for personal satisfaction
B. Bengal tiger
C. The decrease in the Bengal tiger population
D. Interest in material gain
56. Where in the passage does the author discuss a cause of extinction?
A. Lines 1-3 B. Lines 10-16 C. Lines 7-9 D. Lines 5-7
57. Which of the following could best replace the word "allocated"?
A. set aside B. combined C. taken D. organized
58. The word "defray" is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A. raise B. make a payment on
C. lower D. make an investment toward
59. What does the term "international boycott" refer to?
A. Defraying the cost of maintaining national parks
B. A global increase in animal survival
C. A refusal to buy animal products worldwide
D. Buying and selling of animal products overseas
60. Which of the following best describes the author's attitude?
A. surprised B. forgiving C. indifferent D. worried

Choose the best sentence (A, B, C or D) that is best made from the given prompts.

61. The Black Mambas / not let / hunter / move / freely / park
A. The Black Mambas isn’t let hunters move freely in park.
B. The Black Mambas don’t let hunters move freely in the park.
C. The Black Mambas isn’t let hunters to move freely in the park.
D. The Black Mambas don’t let hunters move freely in park.
62. they / allow / us / bring / pet / office
A. They allow us bringing the pets to the office.
B. They are allowing us bring pets at the office.
C. They allow us to bring pet at the office.
D. They allow us to bring pets to the office.
63. cat / sleep / sofa / now
A. The cat is sleeping on sofa now.
B. The cat is slept in the sofa now.
C. The cat sleeps on the sofa now.
D. The cat is sleeping on the sofa now.
64. I / live / home / parents / so / life / very different
A. I used to live at home with my parents, so my life was very different.
B. I would live in home with parents, so my life has been very different.
C. I used to live at home with parents, so my life has been very different.
D. I would live at home with my parents, so my life was very different.
65. It / dark / by the time / we / arrive / home
A. It will be dark by the time we arrive at home.
B. It will be dark by the time we arrive home.
C. It is dark by the time we will arrive home.
D. It will be dark by the time we will be arrived home.

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