I. Choose the word / phrase / sentence (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space or best answers the question given in each sentence. (3.5 pts)
1. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others?
| A. cot | B. hot | C. lot | D. loth |
2. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others?
| A. shout | B. sugar | C. share | D. surgery |
3. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
| A. guitar | B. control | C. city | D. export |
4. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
| A. introduce | B. delegate | C. marvelous | D. currency |
5. Tom: Hey, did you go to the movies last night?
Anna: I wanted to go to the movies, ________ I had to finish my homework.
| A. because | B. but | C. despite | D. because of |
6. Tom: I still can’t believe what Jack did this morning.
Mark: I know, right? He jumped ________ the river from the bridge and swam to the other side like it was nothing.
| A. into | B. on | C. at | D. from |
7. Smith: I heard your sister sang at the school concert.
Emma: Yes, she stood ________ the stage and performed in front of a large audience. She wasn’t even nervous!
| A. in | B. of | C. on | D. at |
8. Sophia: Are we really baking cookies now?
Jake: Yes, but please don’t ________ a mess in the kitchen. I just cleaned it!
| A. have | B. do | C. make | D. catch |
9. Tom: I couldn’t sleep again last night.
Sarah: Yeah, me too. The boy ________ dog barks all night lives next door. It’s so noisy!
| A. that | B. whose | C. which | D. whom |
10. Sana: Why do you think we should use solar panels at school?
Olivia: Because ________ energy is a key factor in combating climate change. It’s cleaner and better for the planet.
| A. non-renewable | B. fossil | C. electronic | D. renewable |
11. Mr. Carter: Did you see Ben’s new car?
David: Of course. He’s always eager to show ________ his new car to his friends. It’s kind of funny!
| A. off | B. up | C. to | D. out |
12. Min: I’m trying to eat healthier.
Mia: Let’s try ________. It is food produced by methods complying with the standards of organic farming, so it’s grown without chemicals.
| A. fast food | B. processed food | C. organic food | D. junk food |
13. Jack: Is it going to rain today?
Jenny: __________________________
| A. No, the forecast says it’s sunny all day. |
| B. I don’t like rain. |
| C. It’s raining tomorrow. |
| D. I didn’t bring my umbrella. |
14. Anna: What do you think of my new dress?
Kate: __________________________
| A. I haven’t had dinner yet. |
| B. It’s not a good time to talk. |
| C. I don’t think I know. |
| D. It looks great on you! Very stylish. |
II. Look at the sign or the notice. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) for questions 15 and 16. (0.5 pt)
| 15. What does the sign say?
A. There is a nearby medical center. B. We should take patients to the hospital. C. Hospitals are permitted to build here. D. The Red Cross is available. |
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| 16. What does the notice say?
A. Touch lightly to check the temperature. B. Wait until it cools down before touching. C. Do not touch the surface. D. It’s safe to touch if you’re wearing gloves. |
III. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits each space in the following passage. (1.5 pts)
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with the room I stayed in during my recent business trip at your hotel (October 1st–5th, under the name George Butler). The room did not meet the advertised (17) ________, particularly in terms of cleanliness.
The bathroom had an unpleasant (18) ________, and the bed sheets and pillowcases were stained. This made the stay uncomfortable and raised serious hygiene (19) ________. As a business traveler, I rely on a clean and comfortable room for rest and productivity.
I kindly request (20) ________ such issues (21) ________ addressed promptly. Ensuring thorough cleaning and proper preparation of rooms will greatly improve the guest experience.
I hope you will take this feedback seriously and (22) ________ steps to prevent similar situations in the future. I look forward to your response and a suitable resolution.
Yours sincerely,
George Butler
| 17. A. levels | B. standards | C. qualities | D. conditions |
| 18. A. smell | B. steam | C. noise | D. light |
| 19. A. problems | B. dangers | C. concerns | D. symptoms |
| 20. A. that | B. whose | C. why | D. what |
| 21. A. is | B. are | C. were | D. be |
| 22. A. make | B. do | C. take | D. get |
IV. Read the following movie review. Decide whether the statements from 23 to 26 are True or False and choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) in the questions 27 and 28. (1.5 pts)
Movie Review: Beauty and the Beast (2017)
Released in 2017, Beauty and the Beast is centered around a young eccentric girl named Belle and the habitants of an enchanted castle. When the Beast in the castle takes Belle’s father as his prisoner, Belle takes her father’s place to live out the rest of her days in the castle. At first she finds the Beast unruly but as time continues on, she begins to see the Beast for the human he really is.
This adaptation of Beauty and the Beast is equal parts fantasy and musical, which is one of the things I love about this adaptation of the original fairy tale. The fantasy elements are especially brought to life with the spell the Enchantress put on the castle and it’s inhabitants. All of the characters who live in the castle have been transformed into different household objects that can be found in a castle while the Prince is changed into a hideous Beast due to his horrible treatment of a woman whose appearance was very deceiving. The rose also held a special significance to this because if the Beast didn’t learn to love and be loved in return by the time the last rose petal fell, he and the other inhabitants would be stuck the way they are forever. Of course, you already know this if you’ve seen the original film, but I really find it to be a good example of how fantasy comes to life in this story.
(Adapted from Rainy Day’s Books, Video Games and Other Writings)
23. The reviewer had already seen the original version before watching the 2017 adaptation.
| A. True | B. False |
24. The reviewer found the fantasy elements unconvincing in the 2017 version.
| A. True | B. False |
25. The use of music is one of the things the reviewer enjoyed about this version.
| A. True | B. False |
26. The reviewer thinks this adaptation is better than all other versions of the story.
| A. True | B. False |
27. According to the review, the main strength of Beauty and the Beast (2017) lies in ________.
| A. its realistic action scenes |
| B. its humorous dialogue |
| C. its blend of fantasy and musical elements |
| D. its focus on historical accuracy |
28. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the review?
| A. The main female character is named Belle. |
| B. The enchanted rose plays a key role in the story. |
| C. The film includes scenes of battle and war |
| D. The castle’s inhabitants were turned into household objects. |
V. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence. (1.5 pts)
29. Your __________ must be typed in 3 copies to hand in for our company. (APPLY)
30. To Americans, it is impolite to ask someone about age, __________ and salary. (MARRY)
31. Vietnamese athletes performed __________ and won a lot of gold medals. (EXCELLENT)
32. These quick and easy __________ can be effective in the short term, but they have a cost. (SOLVE)
33. Nowadays, chemicals are __________ into some fruits to reduce decay. (INJECT)
34. Writer Ernest Hemingway is known for his __________ language and his lively dialogue. (SIMPLIFY)
VI. Look at the entry of the word ‘career’ in a dictionary. Use what you can get from the entry to complete the sentences with two or three words. (0.5 pt)
35. After months of negotiation, both sides finally agreed on a __________ to end the war without further violence.
36. The damage to the engine was so serious that the __________ was to replace it entirely.
VII. Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the sentence printed before it. (1.0 pt)
37. I last saw Bob when I was in Ho Chi Minh City.
→ I haven’t seen ________________________________________________.
38. The children couldn’t go swimming because the sea was very rough.
→ The sea was too _______________________________________________.
39. As I get older, I want to travel less.
→ The older ________________________________________________.
40. Although I had all the necessary qualifications, they didn’t offer me the job.
→ Despite ________________________________________________.
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