I. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
| 1. A. tried | B. obeyed | C. cleaned | D. asked |
| 2. A. near | B. fear | C. bear | D. dear |
II. Choose the word (A, B, C or D)whose main stress is placed differently from the others in each group.
| 3. A. correct | B. provide | C. produce | D. finish |
| 4. A. engineer | B. national | C. architect | D. scientist |
III. Choose the word / phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each sentence.
5. Vehicles account __________ air pollution in the city.
| A. with | B. about | C. for | D. of |
6. I’m sorry. I don’t pay close attention _________ what you said.
| A. on | B. at | C. in | D. to |
7. Make exercise a part of your daily _________.
| A. chore | B. frequency | C. action | D. routine |
8. The game was cancelled __________ torrential rain.
| A. in spite of | B. instead of | C. because of | D. provided that |
9. Yesterday we watched television all evening __________ we didn’t have anything to do.
| A. as | B. when | C. while | D. though |
10. What benefits does TV bring about to people life? (choose the synonym)
| A. programs | B. conveniences | C. advantages | D. experiences |
11. Mike is very helpful. He finds ___________ in helping people.
| A. confidence | B. relaxation | C. convenience | D. satisfaction |
12. It’s high time we _________ him like a child.
| A. stop treating | B. stop to treat | C. stopped treating | D. stopped to treat |
13. “Would you mind waiting for a few minutes? – “__________.”
| A. Not at all | B. Never mind | C. You’re welcome | D. Of course, I wouldn’t |
14. “We are going on a trip to Ha Long Bay next week.” – “Really? _________.”
| A. Good luck | B. Have a nice time | C. It’s your pleasure | D. Take your time |
IV. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for the following picture or sign.
| 15. Look at this sign. What does it mean? | ||
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A. The plane to NhaTrang City leaves at 4.20 p.m.
B. The plane to Ha Noi leaves at 16.20 C. The plane to NhaTrang City leaves on June 6 D. The plane to NhaTrang City leaves on 6th of July |
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| 16. Look at this sign. What does it say? | ||
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A. A candidate has to write about a country in English.
B. A candidate has to write about trip to the country. C. A candidate has to write about a country friend. D. A candidate has to talk about a country picnic. |
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V. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
There is no (17)__________ that in recent years the number of motor vehicles on the road has increased significantly. This has (18)___________ to numerous problems such as rise in air pollution, a higher accident rate and, of course, far more (19)__________ congestion. Some argue that if public (20)__________ play a greater role, then some of these problems might be (21)__________. However, the current is unlikely to change in the near future (22)__________ certain actions are taken.
| 17. A. change | B. doubt | C. certainty | D. suspicion |
| 18. A. pushed | B. caused | C. allowed | D. led |
| 19. A. vehicle | B. transport | C. traffic | D. motorbike |
| 20. A. transport | B. pressure | C. system | D. interest |
| 21. A. increased | B. reduced | C. organized | D. progressed |
| 22. A. when | B. if | C. while | D. unless |
VI. Read the passage, then decide if the statements that follow it are True or False
With the invention of the microcomputer, a computer can now be purchased for as little as a few hundred dollars. Taking advantage of this situation, quite a few secondary schools, even kindergartens, have already begun to use computers. Many other schools, however, are hesitating to introduce computer science onto the school curriculum. They wonder if students, especially younger ones, will be able to use these complicated machines. They also fear that they may only be suitable for youngsters who are good at math. “What about slower students?” they ask. Will computers make learning even more difficult for them? Then again, will learning with a computer be boring?
Schools that are actually using computers are discovering answer to these questions. Surprisingly, students who are only 6 or 7 years of age are taking to the machines like fish to water. They are not only finding them easy but they are also finding them fascinating.
23. A great number of secondary schools have taken full advantage of using computers.
| A. True | B. False |
24. A few schools are hesitating about using computers.
| A. True | B. False |
25. Children from 4 to 6 years old are good at using computers.
| A. True | B. False |
26. Nowadays, we can get a computer at an affordable price.
| A. True | B. False |
Read the passage again and choose the best answer.
27. What is the closet meaning of the word “fascinating”?
| A. attracting | B. interesting | C. frightening | D. terrifying |
28. What is the writer’s attitude toward the use of computers in schools?
| A. supporting | B. hesitant | C. opposing | D. neutral |
VII. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence.
| 29. The plane landed ___________________ after a violent storm. (safe) |
| 30. He has a wide ___________________ of painting and music. (know) |
| 31. The accident ___________________ him for life. (deaf) |
| 32. It was ___________________ of him to let the door open. (care) |
| 33. It would be more ___________________ to switch the machine off at night. (economy) |
| 34. ___________________ made different styles of jeans to match the 1960s’ fashions. (design) |
VIII. Put the words in the correct order to make meaningful sentences.
| 35. to the environment / the products / identifies / The label / that are least harmful.
→ The label ___________________________________ |
| 36. along with her cousins / is planning / from New York / the rice-cooking festival / Marta/ to attend.
→ Marta ___________________________________ |
IX. Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the sentence printed before it.
| 37. Nobody has maintained the ancient houses for at least sixty years.
→ The ancient houses ___________________ |
| 38. I’m fond of Johnny although he behaves terribly.
→ In spite________________________ |
| 39. I can’t speak French as well as Alan.
→ Alan speaks______________________ |
| 40. Lisa has always been meant with money, so she doesn’t have many friends.
→ If Lisa_____________________________ |
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