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I. MULTIPLE CHOICE (8pts)

Mark the letter to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the others.
1. A. f(a)bulous B. p(a)cked C. (a)sset D. c(a)nal
2. A. deli©ious B. ©ity C. pla©e D. fa©ility
Mark the letter to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the others in the position of
primary stress.
3. A. `skyscraper B. Af`fordable C. En`vironment D. Con`venient
4. A. `resident B. `cean C. `metro D. va`riety
Mark the letter to indicate the word whose underlined part that needs correction.
5. (Perhaps) I go to a seaside resort (eating) (seafoods) and doing (sightseeing) all day.--->seafood
A B C D
6. The (beefsteak) (needs) (more) sauce (to tastier).--->to be tastier
A B C D
7. (Reading) books( is )one of the best (ways) to (wide) vocabulary.--->widen
A B C D
Mark the letter to indicate the correct answer.
8. Yuri Gagarin was the first person…………...into space.
A. travelling B. travel C. travelled D. to travel
9. A spacecraft is designed…………...a crew into interstellar space.
A. carry B. to carry C. carrying D. carried
10. We appreciate your contribution …………...making our group better.
A. to B. at C. on D. for
11. The number of women…………....more than half of the population.
A. make up B. makes up C. made up D. will make up
12. He doesn’t want to travel to…………..areas on business because of the inconvenience and poverty.
A. distant B. near C. far D. deep
13. I come from Vietnam, so I am not used to………….. on the left.
A. drive B. driving C. driven D. be driven
14. She needs a pair of…………..shoes.
A. skin B. complexion C. leather D. feather
15. Some designers have taken…………...from Vietnam’s ethnic minorities.
A. inspiration B. interests C. hobbies D. love
16. From my room, we have a wonderful view of a(n). …………..swimming pool, which is built outside the
main building.
A. seaside B. open-air C. indoor D. controlling
Mark the letter to indicate the most suitable response.
17. Susan accidentally stepped on Denise’s foot.
– Susan: “Oops! I’m sorry, Denise.” – Denise: “…………..”
A. You shouldn’t do that. C. You are welcome.
B. It’s alright. D. It’s nonsense.
18. Hana and Jenifer are talking about a book they have just read.
– Hana: “The book is really interesting and educational.” – Jenifer: “…………..”
A. I’d love it C. I couldn’t agree more
B. That’s nice of you to say so. D. Don’t mention it
Mark the letter to indicate the word(s) CLOSET in meaning to the underlined word(s).
19. The notice should be put in the most (conspicuous)place so that all the students can be well-informed.
A. popular B. suspicious C. easily seen <dễ thấy> D. beautiful

20. I think we have solved this problem (once and for all). <mãi mãi>
A. forever B. for goods C. temporarily D. in the end

Mark the letter to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
21. My cousin tends to (look on the bright side) in any circumstance.<lạc quan>
A. be optimistic B. be pessimistic<bi guan> C. be confident D. be smart
22.There has been no (discernible)<rõ ràng> improvement in the noise levels since lorries were banned.
A. Insignificant<không rõ ràng> B. clear C. obvious D. thin

Read the passageand choose the best answer.

The wind controls our planet's weather and climate. But how much do we understand about this complete
force (23)________can kill and spread fear. One night of October 15, 1987, the south of England was (24)
________ by strong winds. Gusts of over 130 km/h blew through the region. Nineteen people were killed,
£1.5-billion worth of damage was (25) ________ and 19 billion trees were blown down in just a few
hours.Although people thought of this as hurricane, the winds of 1987 were only a (26) ________ 7 storm.
They remain far better known than much more serious storms of January 25, 1990, when most of Britain was
hit by daytime winds of up to 173 km/h. On this occasion, 47 people were killed, even though, unlike in
1987, the weather forecastersissued accurate warnings. Extreme weather events such as these are dramatic
reminders of the (27) ________of the wind. It is one part of the weather that people generally do not give a
second thought to, but across the world the wind plays a crucial role in people's lives.
23. A. what B. when C. which D. where
24. A. occurred B. beaten C. attacked D. struck<tấn công>
25. A. created B. caused C. resulted D. paid
26. A. power B. length C. strength D. force
27. A. strength B. pressure C. power D. roar
Read the passage and choose the best answer.
Man discovered fire many thousands years ago. The first time he saw fire was probably when a tree was
struck by lightning. He soon learned how to make fire for himself. However man probably made his fire by
rubbing two sticks together.
Fire was very important to man. He needed fire to keep himself warm at night. He used fire to cook his food.
He used fire to frighten away enemies and wild animals. In some parts of the world he used fire to signal
messages. Red Indians, for example, used fire to make smoke signals. In some other countries people lit fires
to warn their friends of danger.Fire was very also used to give light. Before the invention of oil lamp, men
used burning sticks as torches. And before man discovered gas and electricity, he hung small fires in wire
baskets from posts to light the streets.
One man even used fire to tell the time. He invented a candle clock. He made a candle that took exactly
twelve hours to burn. Then he marked this candle in twelve equal parts. He lit the candle and could tell the
time by counting the number of parts left of the burning candle. But the candle clock did not always work
well. If there was a wind blowing on the candle, the flame burned too quickly.
28. Man probably first made fire…….......
A. from a tree struck by lightning B. by rubbing two sticks together.
C. from wire baskets hung on D. from a candle.
poster.

29. Man probably first used fire...................

A. to tell the time. B. to send signal. 30. Fire was

C. to light the streets. D. to keep warm at night. used by Red
Indians................

A. to make gas and electricity. B. to burn down trees

C. to send messages D. to frighten away enemies.
31. The first
street lights were...................
32. The candle clock burned for ……….....
A. twelve hours. B. one hour.
C. a day. D. twelve days.

II. WRITING (2pts)

Finish the second sentences so that it has a similar meaning to the first one.
33. Our package holiday was wonderful, the price was reasonable.
A. It was an wonderful package holiday with a reasonable price.
B. It was a wonderful package holiday with a reasonable price.
C. It is a wonderful package holiday with a reasonable price.
D. It was a wonderful package holiday for a reasonable price.
34. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.
A. In spite being a poor student, Tom studied very well.
B. Despite of being a poor student, Tom studied very well.
C. In spite of being a poor student, Tom studied very well.
D. In spite of being a poor student,but Tom studied very well.
35. “I went to Da Nang last year, but I didn’t visit Ba Na Hills”, said Rosy.
A. Rosy said that she had gone to Da Nang the year before, but she hadn’t visited Ba Na Hills
B. Rosy said that she went to Da Nang the year before, but she hadn’t visited Ba Na Hills
C. Rosy said that she had gone to Da Nang the year after, but she hadn’t visited Ba Na Hills
D. Rosy said that she had gone to Da Nang the year before, but she hadn’t visit Ba Na Hills
36. It’s two years since I last spoke to her.
A. I haven’t spoken to her for two years ago.
B . I haven’t spoken to her since two years.
C . I haven’t spoke to her for two years.
D . I haven’t spoken to her for two years
Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets.
37. Going swimming in the river in the summer is interesting. (It)
A. It is interesting go swimming in the river in the summer.
B. It isn't interesting to go swimming in the river in the summer.
C. It is interesting to go swimming in the river on the summer.
D. It is interesting to go swimming in the river in the summer.
38. Dave is seriously stressed because he can’t study as well as his classmates. (keep)
A. Dave is seriously stressed because he can’t keep up with his classmates.
B. Dave is seriously stressed because he can’t keep pace with his classmates.
C. Dave is seriously stressed because he can’t keep with his classmates.
D. Both A & B are correct
39. The director offered him a good job, but he refused. (turned)
A. The director offered him a good job, but he turned down.
B. The director offered him a good job, so he turned down.
C . The director offered him a good job because he turned down.
D . The director offered him an good job, but he turned down.
40. Mary can’t apply for the scholarship because she doesn’t have an IELTS certificate. (if)
A. If Mary has an IELTS certificate, she could/ would apply for the scholarship.
B. If Mary had an IELTS certificate, she can/ will apply for the scholarship.
A. large bonfires. B. small fires in hanging baskets.
C. burning trees. D. candles.
C. If Mary had an IELTS certificate, she could/ would apply for the scholarship.
D. If Mary has an IELTS certificate, she can apply for the scholarship.

__________THE END__________

ANSWER KEYS:

1. D 2. A 3. A 4. D 5. C -> 6. D -> to 7. D -> 8. D

seafood be tastier widen
9. B 10. A 11. B 12. A 13. B 14. C 15. A 16. B
17. B 18. C 19. C 20. A 21. B 22. A 23. C 24. D
25. B 26. D 27. C 28. B 29. D 30. C 31. B 32. A
33. B 34.C 35.A 36.D 37.D 38.B 39.A 40.C