Bào ôn thi vào lớp 10 môn Anh

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1. I can recall so clearly the sounds of the ball hitting the bat and the quick running feet. I can still feel the sun on my face as I played and the bruises and scratches from falling down. I can still see the blue sky fading to darkness behind the buildings as our games continued into the night. It became my favorite thing in the world. Now I watch it not with anger, but with fond memories of the endless days and nights spent playing the game. 17. What title best summarizes the main idea of the passage? A. Cricket: a game for all ages B. How I learned to love cricket C. The dangers of playing cricket D. Learning the rules of a difficult game 18. The word ‘detested’ is closest in meaning to ___. A. hated B. played C. wanted D. watched 19. What best describes the author’s attitude toward cricket when he was very young? A. It was difficult to learn. B. It was boring to watch. C. It was fun to talk about. D. It was dangerous to play. 20. According to the author, what was surprising about some of the cricket games he played? A. They were played without bats. B. They were played on rooftops. C. No one cared who won them. D. No one got hurt playing them. 21. The author describes memories of all of the following EXCEPT ___. A. how the rules of the game caused arguments B. how the ball sounded hitting the bat C. how the sky turned from light to dark D. how the sun felt on his skin Mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentences that is closest in meaning to the given one. 22. “Is your father working in the factory now?” Lan said to Nam. A. Lan asked Nam if his father has been working in the factory now. B. Lan asked Nam if his father is working in the factory now. C. Lan asked Nam if his father were working in the factory then. D. Lan asked Nam if his father was working in the factory then. 23. Nam is better at English than Linh. A. Linh isn’t so good at English as Nam. B. Nam isn’t as good at English as Linh. C. Nam is worse at English than Linh. D. Linh isn’t as bad at English as Nam. 24. If he doesn’t pay the bill, they will cut off the phone service. A. Unless he pays the bill, they will cut off the phone service. B. Unless he doesn’t pay the bill, they will cut off the phone service. C. They won’t cut off the bill unless he pays the phone service. D. If they don’t cut the phone service, he will pay the bills. 25. Her father invited him to the conference. A. He is invited to the conference by her father. B. He was invited to the conference by her father. C. He has been invited to the conference by her father. D. He will be invited to the conference by her father.
2. ĐỀ 19 Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group. 1. A. heritage B. depress C. fortress D. complex 2. A. passed B. behaved C. entertained D. changed Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose main stress position is placed differently from that of the others in each group. 3. A. famous B. village C. workshop D. bamboo 4. A. cement B. commune C. cavern D. structure Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct preposition or adverb particle that completes the sentences. 5. Students can memorize the works of Nam Cao by acting them ___ in class. A. to B. out C. on D. off 6. It is hard ___us to persuade him to believe what we said. A. for B. to C. with D. on Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions. 7. The church is quite an ancient building. A. old B. fresh C. historic D. modern Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase to complete each of the sentences. 8. Since the computer ___, it has made considerable changes to our daily life. A. was invented B. has been invented C. was being invented D. is invented 9. What should we do to reduce the level of environmental ___? A. polluted B. pollute C. pollution D. polluting 10. Nowadays it is not easy ___a well-paid job. A. found B. finding C. to find D. find 11. Max: “Could you do me a favour, please?” - Mike: - “___.” A. Sure. No problem. B. Do you really need help? C. No, thank you. D. Yes. and when's that? Make letter A, B, C or D to indicate the part that is incorrect. 12. Bat Trang, with history of seven centuries, are an interesting attraction in Ha Noi A. attraction B. are C. with D. of 13. He will take us to the town which we can see old temples. A. which B. can C. old D. us Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that best completes each blank. Ha Noi is considered one of the greenest cities in Viet Nam thanks to its beautiful and precious trees. Ancient trees in Ha Noi are frequently (14) ___ in poems. Each street can be presented by a tree. To local residents, the hundred-year old trees that line the streets are more than just beautiful, they are part of the city's identity. (15) ___ the treasured place the trees have in the heart of the local residents, Hanoians seem to have a lot of concern when construction workers chop them down. Workers get away with digging around the trees without much care, and even leave the trees without enough earth to grow - making them vulnerable to storms. To (16) ___ with the problem, Ha Noi's authorities have started a project of replanting trees: each of the capital's streets will be planted with two or three sorts of trees. Moreover, more people should be made aware of the importance of protecting trees in communities. 14. A. mentioned B. spoken C. said D. told 15. A. Due to B. Because C. As D. In spite of 16. A. solve B. come up C. deal D. agree Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions that follow. Books and reading are a very important part of education. If you go into someone’s house in the modern world, they will usually have some sort of bookshelf full of books that they like to read. Some very educated or book-loving people have large rooms full of books. Nowadays, you can have many books without needing a room to store them. The Internet is making it more efficient for people to read. Web sites now make it easy for people to buy books. Thousands of books are available online. You can buy used books or new books. Now you can even buy electronic books. The Kindle, released by the web site Amazon, allows
3. people to download books online and read them on the device. People can download hundreds of books at a time and put them on this small, hand-held e-book reader. The personal libraries of the past still look good and many people still like to have paper books, but e-book readers like the Kindle are changing things fast. Now people can carry huge libraries with them anywhere. People can read books for a lot cheaper as well. Books bought electronically are inexpensive because they do not have to be printed. They are stored in files and sold straight to the device. The Kindle and other reading devices are going to change book-buying and reading forever. 17. The author mentions all of the following EXCEPT ___. A. Books and reading as an important part of education B. The Internet making it easier for people to read C. Where to buy inexpensive books in North America D. Carrying huge libraries everywhere 18. Why does the author mention "the Kindle"? A. To give an example of an electronic reading device B. To suggest that every book is now electronic C. To show that there are few regular books now D. To imply that soon libraries will not exist 19. What do the Kindle and other e-book readers allow people to do? A. Read books with friends B. Travel with more books C. Read faster D. Buy more books in stores 20. The word ‘They’ refers to ___. A. readers B. people C. libraries D. books 21. What are the Kindle and other reading devices going to do to reading? A. Make it different B. Make it difficult C. Destroy it D. Make people stop reading Mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentences that is closest in meaning to the given one. 22. “I would study Japanese if I were you,” my friend said. A. My friend said that she was studying Japanese. B. My friend advised me to study Japanese. C. I told my friend she should study Japanese. D. My friend said that she wanted to study Japanese 23. Claudia doesn’t have an umbrella, so she gets wet. A. If Claudia had had an umbrella, she wouldn’t have got wet. B. Claudia didn’t get wet because she had an umbrella. C. If Claudia had an umbrella, she wouldn’t get wet. D. If Claudia had an umbrella, she won’t get wet. 24. He is sorry now that he cannot go to the football match. A. He wishes he could go to the football match. B. He wished he could go to the football match. C. He wishes he can go to the football match. D. He wishes he went to the football match. 25. My father usually read books before he went to bed when he was young. A. My father is used to reading books before he went to bed when he was young. B. My father gets used to reading books before he went to bed when he was young. C. My father used to read books before he went to bed when he was young. D. My father didn’t use to read books before he went to bed when he was young.
4. ĐỀ 20 Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group. 1. A. considerate B. imperial C. adventrous D. imitate 2. A. increase B. surprise C. release D. promise Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose main stress position is placed differently from that of the others in each group. 3. A. wander B. village C. suggest D. publish 4. A. cathedral B. museum C. monument D. contestant Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct preposition or adverb particle that completes the sentences. 5. You should have gone ___ your essay before submitting it to the teacher. A. by B. over C. on D. up 6. It’s careless ___ you to let your children play with fire. A. for B. of C. with D. to Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions 7. Wildlife on Earth is disappearing fast and will continue to do so unless urgent action is taken. A. polluting B. damaging C. vanishing D. destroying Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase to complete each of the sentences. 8. It is ___to translate each lesson into your language. This is not a good way to study English. A. productive B. unproductive C. production D. productivity 9. We don’t know where ___ our car in the crowded street. A. park B. to parking C. to park D. parked 10. I think Bitcoin ___ as an official currency in the future. A. will be accepted B. is accepted C. will accept D. has been accepted 11. Trang: “I passed the driving test yesterday. " - Susan: - “___.” A. With pleasure. B. You’re welcome. C. Congratulations. D. Have a good time. Make letter A, B, C or D to indicate the part that is incorrect. 12. My teacher who husband works as an artist can compose songs. A. an artist B. works C. who D. compose 13. Physics are her favorite subject at school. A. are B. favorite C. at D. school Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that best completes each blank. It is not difficult for me to imagine how life used to be in the past. My grandfather had always been keen on (14) ___ me about people and things of his generation before he passed away. According to what he said, life in the Vietnamese traditional village was very peaceful, (15) ___ it was exciting. People often lived very closely to others and they formed a neat society. Although there weren’t any convenient means of communication such as telephone or email, people still kept in touch and interacted with each other. They were very happy (16) ___ their stories with their family and neighbors. Sometimes, they even regared their neighbors as relatives and always supported others. It was very common in those days for villagers to gather up in the communal house to watch TV or listen to radio together because there was often only one or two TV in a small village. My grandfather said that he preferred life in the past to the modern life since people were friendlier and more caring. 14. A. saying B. telling C. talking D. speaking 15. A. but B. so that C. when D. instead 16. A. shares B. sharing C. to share D. shared Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions that follow. Every year, the average temperature of the Earth's surface gets a little bit warmer. This gradual trend is called global warming. Warmer weather may sound nice, but global warming is something to be very concerned about. Scientists are worried that continued warmer temperatures could damage the environment in many devastating ways. Rising temperatures might cause plants and animals to become extinct. They could melt enough polar ice to cause the levels of the sea to rise. Weather patterns could also change. There might be more droughts or serious storms with flooding. In some areas, human diseases could spread.
5. What is causing global warming? Humans are mostly to blame. Pollution from factories and cars add toxic gases to the air. These gases rise to the Earth's atmosphere. As the sun's rays warm the Earth, the gases work much like the glass in a greenhouse. They help trap the heat in the atmosphere and make the Earth grow warmer. That is why they are nicknamed "greenhouse gases. " It is our responsibility to take care of our planet. Global warming is a serious problem with serious consequences. If we want future generations to enjoy their time on Earth, we must act now! 17. Which of the following is not a possible effect of global warming? A. weather patterns changing B. plants and animals becoming extinct C. more polar ice D. human diseases spreading 18. In the sentence: "Warmer weather may sound nice, but global warming is something to be very concerned about.” (in paragraph 1), the author suggests that people may not ___. A. take global warming seriously B. understand how serious colder weather is C care about warmer weather D. think warmer weather sounds nice 19. The statement that "humans are mostly to blame" in paragraph 3 suggests that ___. A. humans have been blamed for global warming B. humans have not been blamed for global warming C. humans are mostly responsible for global warming D. there are many factors that cause global warming 20. From the description of greenhouse gases, it can be concluded that a greenhouse is ___. A. the Earth B. a glass structure C. a coloured home D. a type of gas 21. This passage is mostly about ___. A. the causes and effects of global warming B. the different types of global warming C. the reasons why global warming is not a serious problem D. the solutions to global warming Mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentences that is closest in meaning to the given one. 22. Bat Trang village is quite far from my place, but I still want to go there with my friend this weekend. A. Bat Trang village is quite far from my place, though I still want to go there with my friend this weekend. B. Since Bat Trang village is quite far from my place, I still want to go there with my friend this weekend. C. Although Bat Trang village is quite far from my place, but I still want to go there with my friend this weekend. D. Although Bat Trang village is quite far from my place, I still want to go there with my friend this weekend. 23. “Have you seen her recently?” asked Thanh. A. Thanh asked me if I saw her recently. B. Thanh asked me if I have seen her recently. C. Thanh asked me if I had seen her recently. D. Thanh asked me I had seen her recently. 24. Mr Thompson is by far the richest man I have known. A. Mr Thompson is richer than all his friends. B. Mr Thompson is one of many very rich men I have known. C. Mr Thompson is much richer than anyone else I have known. D. Mr Thompson is the richest man in my country. 25. Jane is busy, so she can’t meet you now A. Unless Jane were busy, she could meet you now. B. If Jane wasn’t busy, she can meet you now. C. If Jane were busy, she couldn’t meet you now D. Unless Jane wasn’t busy, she could meet you.
6. ĐỀ 21 Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group. 1. A. relaxed B. frustrated C. embarrassed D. depressed 2. A. proper B. complex C. backdrop D. wonder Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose main stress position is placed differently from that of the others in each group. 3. A. cathedral B. committee C. picturesque D. amazing 4. A. situate B. religious C. calendar D. literature Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct preposition or adverb particle that completes the sentences. 5. Because I am a student, I live ___ small allowances from my parents. A. by B. on C. for D. with 6. These factors contribute making city life more difficult for its residents. A. to B. with C. on D. in Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions 7. At weekends the city centre is always packed with people. A. crowded B. fabulous C. local D. urban Mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase to complete each of the sentences 8. Despite ___ harder this term, you still needs ___ more work into mathematics. A. work/ putting B. working / putting C. working/ to put D. work/ to put 9. The clay ___ into the desired shape by the skillful artisans in the village. A. moulded B. are moulded C. mould D. is moulded 10. Hoi An is known as the centre for very ___ custom-made clothing. A. affordable B. affordability C. afford D. affordably 11. - Jane: “Is there anything else worth seeing in Melbourne?” - Anna: - “___.” A. You should definitely see a blockbuster exhibition. B. It’s probably best to get there by taxi. C. That sounds better. D. Yes, that’s what I’ve heard before. Make letter A, B, C or D to indicate the part that is incorrect. 12. Each of the members of the group were made to write a report every week. A. were B. members C. to write D. week 13. They asked me a lot of questions, most of them I couldn’t answer. A. of B. asked C. them D. answer Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that best completes each blank. I started learning English when I was 14 years old after five years of studying Russian. In the (14) ___ I encountered some difficulties learning the language, but I tried my best to overcome them. Firstly, my English pronunciation was (15) ___ by the way I spoke Russian. To solve this problem, I practiced by listening to tapes in English every day. I played the tape, stopped after each sentence, and repeated the sentence several times. At school, I joined an English speaking club which was organised by a teacher from Britain. She understood my difficulty and helped me very much in improving my pronunciation. Secondly, I found it really hard to learn English vocabulary. In Russian, the way you write the word is the way you pronounce it. (16) ___, English spelling is often different from its pronunciation. To get over this difficulty I started using the dictionary. Whenever I learnt a new word, I looked it up carefully in the dictionary. Then I tried to remember the way to read and write the word. After that, I wrote the word down several times in a notebook. Gradually, I got used to the spelling system of the language. Now I’m confident that my English has become much better. 14. A. start B. beginning C. end D. begin 15. A. effect B. given C. affected D. reflected 16. A. Although B. Therefore C. Because D. However Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions that follow. The last two decades have seen enormous changes in the way people's lives are affected by IT. Twenty years ago few people had access to a computer while today most people use them at work, home or school and the use of e-mail and the Internet is an everyday event. These developments have brought many benefits to our lives. E-mail makes communication much easier and more immediate. This has numerous benefits for business, commerce, and education. The World Wide Web means that information
7. on every conceivable subject is now available to us. Clearly, for many people this has made life much easier and more convenient. However, not all the effects of the new technology have been beneficial. Many people feel that the widespread use of e- mail is destroying traditional forms of communication such as letter writing, telephone and face-to-face conversation. In addition, the huge size of the Web means it is almost impossible to control and regulate. This has led to many concerns regarding children accessing unsuitable websites and viruses. Unfortunately, this kind of problem might even get worse in the future at least until more regulated systems are set up. In conclusion, developments in IT have brought many benefits, yet developments relating to new technology are likely to produce many negative effects in the future, and they must be addressed if we are to avoid damaging impacts to individuals and society. 17. According to the passage, the World Wide Web ___. A. is difficult for children to get access to B. brings only benefits to people C. has both advantages and disadvantages D. causes a busy and exciting life 18. The writer of the passage believes that e-mail ___. A. takes a lot of time to transmit B. is used only in business C. can be checked quickly and easily D. reduces face-to-face contact 19. It is believed that future IT developments will probably be ___. A. more rapid B. more negative C. more positiveD. unexpected 20. What does the word "they" in the last paragraph refers to? A. Developments B. Negative effects C. Benefits D. Damaging impacts 21. It can be inferred from the passage that children's use of the computer should be ___. A. increased B. reduced C. stopped D. controlled Mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentences that is closest in meaning to the given one. 22. “Don’t open your books,” the teacher said to the pupils. A. The teacher asked the pupils to not open their books. B. The teacher asked the pupils did not open their books. C. The teacher told the pupils not to open their books. D. The teacher told the pupils not open their books. 23. We cannot afford to buy this car. A. We wish we could afford to buy this car. B. We wish we have enough money to buy this car. C. We wish we will have enough money to buy this car. D. We wish this car isn’t too expensive. 24. Unless we protect the environment, our life will be badly affected. A. If we protect the environment, our life will be badly affected. B. If we don’t protect the environment, our life will be badly affected. C. If we don’t protect the environment, our life won’t be badly affected. D. If we protected the environment, our life would be badly affected. 25. This is the first time I have attended such an enjoyable wedding party. A. My attendance at the first wedding party was enjoyable. B. I had the first enjoyable wedding party. C. The first wedding party I attended was enjoyable. D. I have never attended such an enjoyable wedding party before.
8. ĐỀ 22 Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group. 1. A. grammar B. pigeon C. global D. progress 2. A. plumber B. sculpture C. measure D. structure Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose main stress position is placed differently from that of the others in each group. 3. A. competitive B. generation C. facility D. historical 4. A. elevate B. collective C. suburban D. initial Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct preposition or adverb particle that completes the sentences. 5. Handicraft methods in the village are normally passed ___ through generations. A. up B. out C. down D. away 6. The trip to the National Gallery has been put ___ until next Friday. A. off B. out C. down D. up Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions. 7. The majority of The Viet live along the Red River and The Mekong Delta. A. a half B. all C. minority D. none Mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase to complete each of the sentences 8. I suggest she ___ by train to meet people and see beautiful sights. A. goes B. going C. to go D. go 9. How long ___ you ___your mobile phone before it broke down? A. had - used B. have - used C. did - use D. do - use 10. One of the ___in my hometown is the traditional market, which is open every Sunday. A. attract B. attraction C. attractions D. attractive 11. - Peter: “It’s probably best to use rickshaws to get around.” - John: - “___.” A. Thanks, that’s really useful. B. It isn’t really worth seeing them. C. That sounds better. D. It’s nice of you to say so. Make letter A, B, C or D to indicate the part that is incorrect. 12. A lot of people was killed in tsunami in Japan in 201 A. of B. A C. in D. was 13. They finally arrived at the airport which we met the tour guide. A. which B. the C. at D. finally Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that best completes each blank. To many people, their friends are the most important in their life. Really good friends always (14) ___ joys and sorrows with you and never turn their backs on you. Your best friend maybe someone you have known all your life or someone you have grown up with. There are all sorts of things that can (15) ___about this special relationship. It may be the result of enjoying the same activities and sharing experiences. Most of us have met someone that we have immediately felt relaxed with as if we had known them for ages. (16) ___, it really takes you years to get to know someone well enough to consider your best friend. To the majority of us, this is someone we trust completely and who understands us better than anyone else. It's the person you can tell him or her your most intimate secrets. 14. A. have B. share C. give D. spend 15. A. cause B. bring C. provide D. result 16. A. Yet B. However C. In addition D. Therefore Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions that follow. Do you ever think about what schools will be like in the future? Many people think that students will study most regular classes such as math, science and history online. Students will probably be able to learn these subjects anywhere using a computer. What will happen if students have problems with a subject? They might connect with a teacher through live videoconferencing. Expert teachers from learning centers will give students help wherever they live. Students will still take classes in a school, too. Schools will become places for learning social skills. Teachers will guide students in learning how to work together in getting along with each other. They will help students with group projects both in and out of the classroom.
9. Volunteer work and working at local businesses will teach students important life skills about the world they live in. This will help students become an important part of their communities. Some experts say it will take five years for changes to begin in schools. Some say it will take longer. Most people agree, though, that computers will change education the way TVs and telephones changed life for people all over the world years before. 17. What will happen if students meet difficulties with a subject? A. Schools will organise a live videoconference for teachers to help students with problems. B. They will meet their teachers in person for help with problems with the subject. C. They will telephone the teachers who are staying at the school to seek their help. D. Teachers from learning centers will give them help through live videoconferencing. 18. Students will still go to school to ___. A. play with their friends B. learn social skills C. use computers D. learn all subjects 19. The main role of teachers in the future will be ___. A. helping students with group projects B. guiding students to learn computers C. providing students with knowledge D. organising live videoconferences 20. The word “Some” in the last paragraph refers to ___. A. computers B. changes C. schools D. experts 21. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Kids won’t have to go to school in the future. B. Computers will change education in the future. C. All classes will be taught online in the future. D. Teachers will help students from home in the future. Mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentences that is closest in meaning to the given one. 22. People believed he won a lot of money on the lottery. A. He is believed to win a lot of money on the lottery. B. He is believed that he won a lot of money on the lottery. C. He won a lot of money on the lottery, it is believed. D. He was believed that he won a lot of money on the lottery. 23. “Leave my house now or I’ll call the police!” shouted the lady to the man. A. The lady told the man that she would call the police if he didn’t leave her house. B. The lady said that she would call the police if the man didn’t leave her house. C. The lady threatened to call the police if the man didn’t leave her house. D. The lady informed the man that she would call the police if he didn’t leave her house 24. His eel soup is better than any other soups I have ever eaten. A. I have ever eaten many soups that are better than his eel soup. B. Of all the soups I have ever eaten, his eel soup is the best. C. His eel soup is the worst of all soups I have eaten. D. His eel soup is good but I have ever eaten many others better. 25. Barry continued to smoke even though we had advised him to quit. A. Barry did not quit smoking because of our advice. B. Barry took our advice so he stopped smoking. C. If we had advised Barry, he would have quit smoking. D. Despite being told not to smoke, Barry continued to do.
10. ĐỀ 23 Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group. 1. A. carved B. embarrassed C. relaxed D. faced 2. A. cancer B. lacquerware C. concentrate D. decision Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose main stress position is placed differently from that of the others in each group. 3. A. pottery B. handicraft C. cathedral D. skyscraper 4. A. resolve B. wander C. preserve D. conduct Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct preposition or adverb particle that completes the sentences. 5. It's hard to believe she would ___ the opportunity to study abroad. A. get on with B. set up C. pass down D. turn down 6. Do you think that the various crafts remind people ___ a specific region? A. of B. down C. off D. away Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions. 7. The Ministry of Health is carrying out a health project for the poor in mountainous regions and rural areas. A. mountainous B. urban C. suburban D. coastal Mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase to complete each of the sentences 8. I remember ___him somewhere, however I completely forgot his name. A. seeing B. to see C. to seeing D. saw 9. The church at the end of the street ___ in the 16th century. A. was building B. was built C. has been built D. built 10. Internet is one of the most wonderful ___ of our modern life. A. inventionally B. inventors C. inventions D. invention 11. - Linda: “Let me congratulate you on passing the driving test, Jolie.” - Jolie: “___.” A. It’s nice of you to say so. B. Yes, of course. C. I’m sorry. I can’t. D. It’s a piece of cake. Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the part that is incorrect. 12. The director is the man whom is wearing a suit with a red tie. A. wearing B. with C. a D. whom 13. My sister, as well as my parents, enjoy going for a walk after dinner. A. for B. well C. going D. enjoy Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that best completes each blank. Over the last century, there have been many significant changes in the way we live. Obviously, it is difficult to (14)___. the life of ancient people and the life of the people living in the twenty- first century because so many changes have occurred Even the changes that have occurred over the last ten years are amazing. People in the past were not (15)___ to travel so long distance within such a short period of time. Nowadays, we have become very mobile. We have fast and comfortable cars. In addition, more and more people travel by plane. (16)___, in the past people had to work harder as they did not have tools and machine to make their work easier. 14. A. suppose B. compare C. predict D. discuss 15. A. capable B. able C. might D. use 16. A. Though B. Second C. However D. Moreover Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions that follow. After only 50 minutes flying from Ho Chi Minh City, you will set foot on the tropical paradise of Vietnam and the world: Phu Quoc Island. The island has a roughly triangular shape with a north-south length of 50km and a west-east width of 25km. A great part of the terrain is filled with beautiful sandy beaches, but there is a mountainous region with 99 peaks, among which the Peak of Chua Mountain is the tallest one at 603 meters. Due to Phu Quoc’s location in the Gulf of Thailand, its climate is sub- equatorial with a temperate weather all year round, making trips to Phu Quoc possible any time in the year. However, the best time to travel to this island is during the dry season, from November until March, when the sky is blue and clear and the rains are away. Phu Quoc is most famous for its the cuisines and a natural wonderful coastline. The most famous food of Phu Quoc is fish sauce, which has become quite popular all over Vietnam and the world. Besides, another thing worth trying there is the
11. spicy yet interesting black pepper. However, the factor that will definitely intrigue you to visit Phu Quoc is its untouched coastline featuring several heavenly beaches. They have yet to be explored to their full ability, but this fact might be actually positive as it gives the shores a romantic beauty that you can find in nowhere else in the world. 17. What is the best title of the passage? A. Phu Quoc - The city of eternal spring B. Phu Quoc - The pearl of the Orient. C. Phu Quoc - The tropical paradise of Viet Nam and the world. D. Phu Quoc - The fruit paradise. 18. According to the passage, Phu Quoc Island ___. A. doesn’t have much tourist attraction B. has both beaches and mountains C. has the tallest mountain in Vietnam D. doesn’t have rain all the year round 19. Tourists can visit Phu Quoc anytime in the year thanks to ___. A. its temperate climate B. its friendly local people C. its location by the sea D. its dry season 20. The word “intrigue” has the closest meaning to ___. A. pay attention to B. promote C. inspire D. attract 21. Which of the following statements is NOT true? A. The beaches in PhuQuoc Island have been explored to their full potentials. B. PhuQuoc Island is located in the Gulf of Thailand. C. PhuQuoc’s dry season begins from November and lasts through March. D. The island is roughly triangular in shape. Mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentences that is closest in meaning to the given one. 22. My mother is really busy today and I don’t feel happy about that. A. I wish my mother is free today. B. I wish my mother won’t be busy today. C. I wish my mother would be free today. D. I wish my mother were free today. 23. “We’ll go camping as long as the weather is good.” A. If the weather is better, we will go camping. B. The weather is good when we will go camping. C. If the weather is fine, we will go camping. D. We’ll go camping immediately the weather is good. 24. They could have taken the car to the garage today. A. The car can have been taken to the garage today. B. The car has taken to the garage today. C. The car could have been taken to the garage today. D. The car could be taken to the garage today. 25. “Where were you last night, Mr. Jenkins?” he said. A. He asked Mr. Jenkins where he had been the previous night. B. He asked Mr. Jenkins where was he last night. C. He wanted to know where Mr. Jenkins had been the following night. D. He wanted to know where Mr. Jenkins was the night before.
12. ĐỀ 24 Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group. 1. A. relatives B. friends C. photographs D. disasters 2. A. conflict B. comprise C. purpose D. provide Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose main stress position is placed differently from that of the others in each group. 3. A. prevent B. cover C. conduct D. behave 4. A. loudspeaker B. technician C. artisan D. attraction Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct preposition or adverb particle that completes the sentences. 5. Peter is looking for a new job. He doesn’t ___ his colleagues in his office. A. set up B. get on with C. pass down D. turn down 6. He was able to provide the police ___ some valuable information. A. for B. with C. of D. about Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions. 7. If we had taken his sage advice, we wouldn't be in so much trouble now. A. clever B. unwise C. unwilling D. eager Mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase to complete each of the sentences 8. They can drive half the distance before they stop ___ lunch. A. having B. to have C. having had D. for having 9. When the postman came, my mother and I ___ the Christmas tree. A. were decorating B. was decorating C. was being decorated D. decorated 10. To make this cake ___, you should whisk the eggs lightly. A. success B. successful C. successfully D. succeed 11. - Marie: “I think we should put the spring onion on top of the prawn salad.” - Jose: “___.” A. That’s a good idea. B. Yes, of course. C. The same to you. D. Thanks. I’m full. Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the part that is incorrect. 12. I know the author whom won the first prize in the competition. A. in B. whom C. the D. know 13. A lot of people was killed in the tsunami in Japan in 201 A. in B. A lot C. was D. the Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that best completes each blank. Living in a city has a (14) ___ of drawbacks. Firstly, there is the problem of traffic jams and traffic accidents. The increase in population and the increasing number of vehicles have caused many accidents to happen every day. Secondly, air pollution (15) ___ affects people’s health, and it also has a bad influence on the environment. More and more city dwellers (16) ___ from coughing or breathing problems. Thirdly, the city is noisy, even at night. Noise pollution comes from the traffic and from construction sites. Buildings are always being knocked down _ and rebuilt. These factors contribute to making city life more difficult for its residents. 14. A. great deal B. number C. lots D. much 15. A. negation B. negative C. negatively D. negate 16. A. recover B. differ C. suffer D. start Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions that follow. To preserve and develop traditional craft villages, in recent years, the local authorities have conducted preservation of the four traditional crafts: brocade weaving, silver carving, blacksmithing and carpentry to bring about economic and social efficiency for the development of provincial tourism___ Currently, the province of Lao Cai has formed the clear models of traditional villages. Cat Cat village has gradually built its brand with the forging and casting products, textiles of linens of Hmong people. The famous alcohol villages have found their footholds in the market such as Pho village corn wine (Bac Ha), Xeo village wine (in Bat Xat commune) The villages in the province have been associated with tourism spots and promote tourism development in the community, improve living standards of many families through their home business, selling handicrafts, brocade products. In the past, in the villages in Sa Pa, people mostly make their living in agriculture, forestry, but now there have been many households getting involved in tourism activities of the village.
13. With the aim of preserving and developing traditional village linked to tourism development, most of the villages have created its own definition for tourists to learn and explore. In particular, brocade weaving is dominant, serving the needs of families and tourists. Only in Sa Pa district has 11 embroidery and weaving villages, in Ta Phin village, and San Sa Ho village with about 1000 households participating and a number of groups from the district women society, put on the market each year more than 30,000 metres of fabric. Other districts like Van Ban, Bac Ha have also formed several embroidery villages, attracting thousands of workers. 17. What is the main topic of the passage? A. The preservation of traditional craft villages in Lao Cai. B. Means of transport in Lao Cai. C. Tourism in Lao Cai D. Economic and social development in Lao Cai. 18. Cat Cat village is famous for ___. A. corn wine B. its textiles of linens C. blacksmithing D. silver carving 19. We can infer from the passage that tourism has ___. A. found its footholds in the market B. made all farmers quit farming C. prevented forests from being cut down D. raised labour income in rural areas 20. All of the following are true EXCEPT that ___. A. brocade weaving has become the most important craft in Sa Pa and nearby districts B. local people can sell brocade handicrafts, products to tourists C. other districts should start preserving their crafts like Sa Pa D. preservation of traditional crafts can be associated with tourism 21. The word "definition" is closest in meaning to ___. A. quality of being clear B. descriptions of features C. explanation of the meaning D. what tourism means Mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentences that is closest in meaning to the given one. 22. People said to me: “You don’t have enough degrees to work for this company.” A. People said that I didn’t have enough degrees to work for this company. B. It was said that I didn’t have enough degrees to work for that company. C. People said that you didn’t have enough degrees to work for this company. D. It is said that I didn’t have enough degrees to work for that company. 23. Hurry up or we’ll be late for the flight. . A. If we hurry up, we’ll go to the flight. late. B. If we don’t hurry up, we won’t be late for the flight. C. If we don’t hurry up, we’ll be late for the flight. D. If we hurried up, we wouldn’t be late for the flight. 24. I haven’t eaten anything since the morning so I’m starving now. A. I’m starving now because I haven’t eaten anything since the morning. B. I haven’t eaten anything since the morning because of starving now. C. I haven’t eaten anything since the morning since I’m starving now. D. I’m starving now although I haven’t eaten anything since the morning. 25. Fewer people came to Ha Long Bay than we had expected. A. There were not enough visitors for Ha Long Bay as we had expected. B. There were more people at Ha Long Bay than we had expected. C. Too many people came to Ha Long Bay. D. We had expected more people to come to Ha Long Bay.
14. ĐỀ 25 Mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group. 1. A. wanders B. returns C. conducts D. wonders 2. A. asset B. fabulous C. calm D. handicraft Mark letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word whose main stress position is placed differently from that ofthe others in each group. 3. A. delighted B. confident C. depressed D. embarrassed 4. A. conduct B. remind C. wander D. decision Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct preposition or adverbs participle that completes the sentences. 5. The museum has been temporarily closed ___ for reconstruction. A. in B. down C. off D. at 6. Do you know who's ___ his pottery workshop? A. bringing out B. taking over C. passing down D. turning down Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word. 7. The spoken language differs considerably from the written language. A. greatly B. very little C. a lot D. similarly Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase to complete each of the sentences. 8. Children should be ___ to realize their full potential. A. encouraging B. courageous C. encouraged D. discouraged 9. Trains stop here in order to ___ passengers only. A. pick up B. get off C. get on D. pull in 10. “We appreciate your contribution to the success of our project.” - - “___.” A. You can say that again. B. It pleased me. C. That’s alright. D. It was my pleasure. 11. I was glad when he said that his car was ___. A. at my disposal B. for me use C. at my use D. for my use Mark letter A, B, Cor D to indicate the part that is incorrect. 12. My friend have just won the first prize in performing folk dance. A. in performing B. my friend C. the first prize D. have just won 13. Every student are willing to join the picnic now. A. are B. to C. the D. now Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that best completes each blank. Last week I went to an International Food Festival taking place in Hai Phong. Because the festival only (14) ___place for one day, hundreds of people crowded into it. It was the biggest food festival I had ever seen. There were thirty countries participating in the festival. They brought with them traditional food specialities which reflected their unique national cuisine. I was really impressed by the Cobb salad. It is an American garden salad made from chopped salad greens, tomato, bacon, chicken breast, hard-boiled egg, avocado, cheese, and red-wine vinaigrette, (15) ___the salad requires quite a few ingredients, it is quick to make. The American chef at the festival showed me the way to make the salad and it took me only 15 minutes to complete. How amazing! The next day I made Cobb salad for my mum for lunch, and she loved it right away. (16) ___good dish is steak pie, a traditional British meat pie made from stewing steak and beef gravy, enclosed in a pastry shell. Unfortunately, I did not have enough time to listen to the chef give instructions on how to make this dish. However, I tried it and it was brilliant. Next year if there is another food festival, I will definitely join in. 14. A. found B. ran C. went D. took 15. A. so B. although C. but D. because 16. A. Another B. One C. Second D. Next Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions that follow. In the old days, Vietnamese roads were seen with bicycles and a few trucks. Now they are full of a variety of vehicles. The Vietnamese carry a huge load of a variety of goods up to over one hundred kilograms, especially during the war. Time has gone by and fewer bikes are visible in the street. In big cities, many people think that bicycles belong to the inferior classes and seem unfashionable. That is why people often find it hard - psychologically and physically - to park their bikes when going to a modern cafe or shopping malls. Motorbikes are the main mode of transport in Viet Nam, with 24 million of them in a country of 87 million people in 2009, one of the highest ratios in the world. More motorbikes of all brands have dominated the road. The mobility which motorbikes
15. provide is so crucial to workers in big cities. Some youths try to show off with expensive motorbikes of famous brands. Almost anything can be transported on a motorcycle. The loads include baskets of fruits, tree trunks, live pigs, flocks of live ducks and stacked crates of raw eggs. Two thirds of Viet Nam's population of 85 million are under 30, and the motorcycle has become the center of youth culture. 17. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Modern means of transport in Viet Nam. B. Means of transport in the old days in Viet Nam. C. Means of transport in Viet Nam D. Favourite means of transport in Viet Nam. 18. The most important thing that makes motorbikes become the most popular means of transport in big cities may be that ___. A. the Vietnamese often carry a huge load of a variety of goods B. a large number of young people own motorbikes C. there are expensive motorbikes with famous brands D. young people can easily move around in big cities by motorbike 19. According to the passage, all of the following arc true EXCEPT that ___. A. motorbikes are very popular among young people B. Viet Nam has one of the highest vehicle densities is the world C. the density of bicycles is still high D. bicycle was used as a means of transportation during the war 20. We can infer from the passage that ___. A. there are some regulations about transport by motorbike B. expensive motorbikes of famous brands are dominating the road C. the majority of Viet Nam’s population is young D. cycling has become fashionable recently 21. The word “dominated” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ___. A. played a role B. blocked a place C. been the most obvious D. controlled over a place Mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentences that is closest in meaning to the given one. 22. Public transport in Korea is more reliable than that in my country. A. Public transport in my country is more reliable than that in Korea. B. Public transport in my country is not so reliable as that in Korea. C. Public transport in Korea is the most reliable in the world. D. Public transport in Korea isn’t as reliable as that in my country. 23. Mary wants to attend medicine school. She should study harder. A. If Mary didn’t want to attend medicine school, she should study harder. B. If Mary doesn’t want to attend medicine school, she should study harder. C. If Mary wanted to attend medicine school, she should study harder. D. If Mary wants to attend medicine school, she should study harder. 24. They say that Vietnamese Pho came from France. A. It is said that that Vietnamese Pho came from France. B. Vietnamese Pho was said to come from France. C. It was said that that Vietnamese Pho came from France. D. It is say that that Vietnamese Pho came from France. 25. Because of too much exhaust fume, people have to wear gauze masks in the streets. A. Although there is too much exhaust fume, people have to wear gauze masks in the streets. B. Because people wear gauze masks in the streets, there is too much exhaust fume. C. Since there is too much exhaust fume, people have to wear gauze masks in the streets. D. People wear gauze masks in the streets but there is too much exhaust fume.
16. ĐỀ 26 Mark letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group. 1. A. entertained B. behaved C. passed D. changed 2. A. plumber B. sculpture C. measure D. structure Mark letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word whose main stress position is placed differently from that of the others in each group. 3. A. worthwhile B. igloo C. habit D. practice 4. A. relaxed B. worried C. question D. dweller Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct preposition or adverbs participle that completes the sentences. 5. The children were acting___ the story of Tam Cam. A. up B. in C. out D. at 6. Are you aware___ the time? A. for B. with C. of D. at Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word. 7. The methods of producing handcrafted paper flowers in Thanh Tien village in Hue were transferred from generation to generation to keep the craft alive. A. passed down B. turned down C. found out D. brought up Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase to complete each of the sentences. 8. If you ___ to be chosen for the job, you’ll have to be experienced in the field. A. wants B. wanted C. had wanted D. want 9. I hate the way that our boss looks ___ us; she treats us as if we were less important than she was. A. forward to B. down on C. up to D. back on 10. “Wow! What an amazing study you have!” - - “___.” A. Yes. It’s very convenient. B. I don’t study here. C. No. It’s not always clean. D. What a comment! 11. I can’t stand Mr. Brian. He’s always blowing his own ___- telling everyone how good he is at everything. A. mind B. breath C. trumpet D. balloon Mark letter A, B, Cor D to indicate the part that is incorrect. 12. Writing a lot of letters make her tired. A. make B. tired C. writing D. a lot of 13. Every student are willing to join the picnic now. A. the B. to C. are D. now Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that best completes each blank. There are many (14) ___ villages in Viet Nam, but Quat Dong village in Ha Noi is widely known for its products of high quality. Embroidery has been developing around here since the 17th century. In the past, local skilled artisans were chosen to make sophisticated embroidered costumes for the Vietnamese King, Queen and other Royal family members. The first man who taught the local people how to embroider was Dr. Le Cong Hanh, who lived during the Le dynasty. He learned how to embroider while on a trip to China as an envoy, and taught the villagers of Quat Dong upon his return . (15) ___ these skills eventually spread across the country, the Quat Dong’s artisans’ creations are still the most appreciated. In (16) ___ to create beautiful embroideries, an artisan must be patient, careful and have an eye for design, along with clever hands. Nowadays, Quat Dong products may range from clothes, bags, pillowcases, to paintings and decorations, which are exported to many countries. 14. A. population B. exist C. number D. embroidery 15. A. Although B. Besides C. Furthermore D. Moreover 16. A. quarter B. effort C. order D. notice Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions that follow. Instead of buying costly prepared meals, which often tend to be high in calories, cook your own at home. Plan out your meals with high-fiber foods like beans and whole grains which will keep you full and are a cheaper, healthier alternative to rich proteins and more processed grains. Eating less leads to weight loss, and cost savings, especially if you cut down on the right things. Start by cutting your portions of pricy meat and poultry. Double up on vegetables. Vegetables are great for weight loss, as well as all-around health. They are low in calories and high in water and fiber - two things that keep you feeling full. Save cash by shopping for those that are in season. Frozen vegetables can be a great bargain, with just as much nutrition as fresh, since they are picked and frozen at their peak ripeness. Creative
17. You don’t need to shell out a monthly gym fee to get moving. Instead, find fun activities you enjoy for free. If you’re just getting started with a regular exercise routine, try your beginning with daily walks: start slowly and build up time and speed. One of the most powerful resources you have for helping you lose weight is your social network. Find a friend who is also trying to lose weight and agree to help each other stay motivated. One study found that when friends participated in a group weight-loss programme together, they lost more weight than people who did the same programme on their own. 17. The advantage of cooking at home is ___. A. to plan out your costly prepared meals B. to enjoy a variety of rich proteins and more processed grains C. to choose foods that keep you full and is cheaper D. to have food that is high in calories 18. What is the best title of the passage? ___. A. Make your life easier. B. Simple ways to lose weight on a budget. C. Advantages of cooking. D. Eat less to lose weight. 19. All of the following are true about vegetables EXCEPT that ___. A. frozen vegetables are not good for your health B. they help you lose weight effectively C. vegetables can keep you feeling full D. you feel healthier and save money with fresh vegetables in season 20. We can infer from the article that ___. A. you should find fun activities at the gym and follow them B. you should join in a social network instead of going to a gym C. a partner can make you feel more motivated in losing weight D. joining a programme you can lose more weight than your partner 21. The phrase “shell out” is closest in meaning to ___. A. pay money for something B. peel something out C. become more interested in something D. take someone out of a shell Mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentences that is closest in meaning to the given one. 22. You must do well in the test so that you can graduate on time. A. In spite of graduating on time, you must do well in the test. B. In order to graduate on time you must do well in the test. C. Do well in the test or you will graduate on time D. Because of doing well in the test, you graduate on time. 23. Jane goes to bed early so that she can be fresh in the morning. A. Jane can be fresh in the morning although she goes to bed early. B. Jane can be fresh in the morning because she goes to bed early. C. Jane goes to bed early in order to be fresh in the morning. D. Jane goes to bed early so she can be fresh in the morning. 24. Bryan has excellent studying result. His teacher asks him to apply for the scholarship. A. Unless Bryan had excellent studying result, his teacher wouldn’t ask him to apply for the scholarship. B. If Bryan had excellent studying result, his teacher would ask him to apply for the scholarship. C. If Bryan doesn’t have excellent studying result, his teacher won’t ask him to apply for the scholarship. D. If Bryan has excellent studying result, his teacher will ask him to apply for the scholarship. 25. Lasagne tastes better than Cobb salad. A. Cobb salad Lasagne doesn’t taste as good as Lasagne. B. Lasagne doesn’t taste worse than Cobb salad. C. Cobb salad tastes as good as Lasagne. D. Lasagne tastes as good as Cobb salad.
18. ĐỀ 27 Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group. 1. A. layer B. surface C. frame D. birthplace 2. A. landscape B. historical C. system D. business Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose main stress position is placed differently from that of the others in each group. 3. A. affordable B. recognition C. independent D. adolescence 4. A. remarkable B. spectacular C. picturesque D. particular Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct preposition or adverb particle that completes the sentences. 5. Smoking is harmful ___ our health. A. out B. to C. up D. at 6. I’m capable ___ speaking two languages. A. of B. for C. to D. with Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word. 7. Mrs Brown is a very generous lady. She has given most of her wealth to help homeless people. A. hospitable B. filthy C. kind D. mean Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase to complete each of the sentences. 8. The earthworm is a worm ___in moist, warm soil in many geographical areas. A. and found it B. is found C. which is found D. where is it found 9. Old people often ___ their lives in the past. A. look back B. look up C. look down on D. look up to 10. - Liz: "Thanks for the nice gift you bought to us!" - Jenifer: "___ " A. Not at all, don't mention it. B. Welcome! it's very nice of you. C. All right. Do you know how much it costs? D. Actually speaking, I myself don't like it. 11. I’ve never enjoyed going to the ballet or the opera; they’re not really my ___. A. chip off the old block B. cup of tea C. biscuit D. piece of cake Make letter A, B, C or D to indicate the part that is incorrect 12. Mr. Thach, that sings English songs very well is my teacher of English. A. songs B. English C. that D. is 13. Two billion dollars were not enough for the victims of the tsunami. A. for B. dollars C. were D. of Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that best completes each blank. After a tour in Cu Chi, we are moving to Mot Thoang Vietnam craft village (14) ___ at Phu Binh Village, Ho Chi Minh City. Arriving at Mot Thoang Vietnam, we observe on-the-spot how craft persons weave tho cam (ethnic brocade fiber), (15) ___ wooden logs into wonders and weave rattan into home appliances. Mot Thoang Vietnam can satisfy your need to know what many of Vietnam’s traditional craft villages are like. The quarter of craft villages at Mot Thoang Vietnam is quiet, but not boring (16) ___ craft persons chat amidst the clacking sound of wooden cudgels hitting a chisel caused by a sculptor or a loom used for weaving cloth. 14. A. locates B. locating C. locate D. located 15. A. cast B. carve C. weave D. knit 16. A. although B. while C. whereas D. as Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions that follow. WELCOME TO HONDURAS! Do you enjoy seeing all kinds of different animals? Would you like to visit a place where you can swim in the sea and hike in the mountains? Then, you would probably enjoy a trip to Honduras. The country of Honduras is located in the middle of Central America. Many years ago, it was part of the Mayan empire. Then, it belonged to Spain until 182 It was even a part of Mexico for a time. That is why the people of Honduras speak Spanish. But since 1838, Honduras has been an independent country. Most of the country is mountainous, so the climate tends to be cooler. But along the Caribean coast, the land is flat; there, the climate is warm and humid and the beaches are beautiful. Honduras has several cities. Its capital is Tegucigalpa (tay-goo-see-GAL-pah). That city is in the mountains. Another very popular city is La Ceiba (la SAY-bah). La Ceiba is on the beach. It is a very popular vacation place. Every year in May, the people of La Ceiba have a carnival with parades, dances, and lots of good food. During the carnival, the city also hold a
19. Milk Fair, which is a lot like a farmer’s market. People from rural areas bring in their animals and crops to the Milk Fair to show and sell. No matter what you decide to do in Honduras, you won’t be bored! 17. Where is the country of Honduras located? A. In Spain B. the western part of Central America C. the middle of Central America D. In Mexico 18. What is the climate mostly like in Honduras? A. cool B. humid C. warm D. hot 19. Which word can replace the word “popular” in paragraph 2? A. big B. common C. crowded D. well-known 20. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE according to the passage? A. Honduras has a lot of cities. B. There is a carnival in May in La Ceiba. C. Honduras used to be a part of Mexico. D. Honduras used to be a part of the USA. 21. What does the word “it” refer to? A. Honduras B. La Ceiba C. Tegucipalga D. Milk Fair Mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentences that is closest in meaning to the given one. 22. I am sorry I don’t have time to come and help you with your homework. A. If I have time, I will come and help you with your homework. B. If I had time, I would come and help you with your homework. C. If I had time, I will come and help you with your homework. D. If I have time, I would come and help you with your homework. 23. “Let’s go there by train to see beautiful sights.”, Adam said. A. Adam suggested going here by train to see beautiful sights. B. Adam suggested going there by train to see beautiful sights. C. Adam asks me to go there by train to see beautiful sights. D. Adam said that going there by train is beautiful. 24. It’s dangerous for children to play with knife. A. It’s dangerous for knife to play with children. B. Children are dangerous to play with knife. C. Knife is dangerous to play with children. D. Playing with knife is dangerous for children. 25. Son Doong Cave is the most spectacular cavern I have ever seen. A. Son Doong Cave is more beautiful than every cavern in the world. B. Son Doong Cave is such a spectacular cavern. C. No cavern in the world is as beautiful asSon Doong Cave. D. I have never seen any caverns that are more beautiful than Son Doong Cave.
20. ĐỀ 28 Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group. 1. A. regular B. popular C. culture D. fabulous 2. A. forbidden B. reliable C. conflict D. determine Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose main stress position is placed differently from that of the others in each group. 3. A. emotion B. frustration C. artisan D. forbidden 4. A. independence B. transformation C. illiterate D. understanding Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct preposition or adverb particle that completes the sentences. 5. The children were acting___ the story of Tam Cam. A. at B. in C. up D. out 6. Ken prefers Chinese food ___. French food. A. to B. about C. over D. with Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word. 7. The tour guide gave a short speech so that foreign visitors could get information about the process of making fish sauce in Phu Quoc. A. take up B. find out C. deal with D. work out Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase to complete each of the sentences. 8. My mother told me ___ to anyone about it. A. not to speak B. not speak C. to not speak D. not speaking 9. Before entering the room you’d better ___your shoes. A. carry on B. take off C. take in D. put on 10. “I was worried about chemistry, but Mr Brown gave me an A!” - “___.” A. Congratulations! That’s a difficult course. B. Don’t worry about it. C. Mr Brown is a very good teacher. D. Good luck to you! 11. I can’t see us beating them at tennis this year- we’re so out of ___. A. fitness B. step C. practice D. breath Make letter A, B, C or D to indicate the part that is incorrect 12. A number of students is playing table - tennis now. A. is B. number C. playing D. students 13. The girls and flowers which he painted were vivid A. painted B. were C. girls D. which Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that best completes each blank. During the war, children wore straw hats to protect themselves from debris. Houses and schools were bombed and destroyed. Many children were made (14) ___ and their schools had to be moved around or lessons sometimes had to take place after dark to avoid being targeted by heavy bombing. Many schools had its roof covered with several layers of straw to withstand the impacts of the bombs. Life for children was very hard in both the North and South of Viet Nam during the war. Young people were (15) ___ of their duty to serve their country. Even young girls took part in the war efforts by digging bomb shelters. Children took first-aid courses after school so that they could care for injured people. Childhood years of children born in the 1960s are unforgettable. As innocent children, they went to school wearing straw hats in the sounds of American jet fighters in the sky and the shots from Vietnamese anti-aircraft guns. (16) ___, they are proud that they came through those hardships. They had their heads held high walking out of the war. 14. A. homemade B. homeless C. homelessness D. homesick 15. A. known B. afraid C. capable D. aware 16. A. Then B. Nowadays C. At present D. At moment Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions that follow. Over the past 600 years, English has grown from a language of few speakers to become the dominant language of international communication. English as we know it today emerged around 1350, after having incorporated many elements of French that were introduced following the Norman invasion of 1066. Until the 1600s, English was, for the most part, spoken only in England and had not extended even as far as Wales, Scotland, or Ireland. However, during the course of the next two centuries, English began to spread around the globe as a result of exploration, trade (including slave trade), colonisation, and
21. missionary work. Thus, small enclaves of English speakers became established and grew in various parts of the world. As these communities proliferated. English gradually became the primary language of international business, banking and diplomacy. Currently, about 80 percent of the information stored on computer systems worldwide is English. Two-thirds of the world's science writing is in English, and English is the main language of technology, advertising, media, international airports, and air traffic controllers. Today there are more than 700 million English users in the world, and over half of these are normative speakers, constituting the largest number of normative users than any other language in the world. 17. What is the main topic of this passage? A. The use of English for science and technology. B. The history of the English language. C. The French influence on the English Language. D. The expansion of English as an international language. 18. Approximately when did English begin to be used beyond England? A. After 1600 B. Around 1350 C. Before 1600 D. In 1066 19. According to the passage, all of the following contributed to the spread of English around the world EXCEPT ___. A. colonisation B. the slave trade C. missionaries D. the Norman invasion 20. The underlined word "proliferated" in the passage is closest in meaning to ___. A. organized B. expanded C. disbanded D. prospered 21. It can be inferred from the passage that ___. A. English is taught in primary schools all over the world. B. England colonised different parts of the world in early 2nd millennium. C. 67% of the world's science writing is in English. D. English is not the language with the largest native speakers in the world. Mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentences that is closest in meaning to the given one. 22. Even though Trung had a bad cold, he went on the expedition. A. Trung had a bad cold. Therefore, he went on the expedition. B. Trung went on the expedition despite having a bad cold. C. Trung had a bad cold because he went on the expedition. D. In spite his bad cold, Trung went on the expedition. 23. “Could I borrow $5, mum?”, asked William. A. Willian asked his mother if he could borrow her $5 B. Willian asked his mother if could he borrow her $5 C. Willian asked his mother could he borrow her $5 D. Willian asked his mother if he could borrow you $5 24. Study harder or you will fail the final exam. A. If you don’t study harder, you will pass the final exam. B. If you study harder, you will fail the final exam. C. Unless you studied harder, you would pass the final exam. D. Unless you study harder, you will fail the final exam. 25. I have never read such a wonderful book before. A. This is the most wonderful book I’ve ever read. B. This book is as wonderful as all the books I’ve ever read. C. All the books I’ve read before are more wonderful than this book. D. This is the most wonderful book I’ve never read.
22. ĐỀ 29 Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group. 1. A. ensure B. pleasure C. treasure D. measure 2. A. adolescence B. recognize C. conflict D. opinion Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose main stress position is placed differently from that of the others in each group. 3. A. astounding B. contest C. fortress D. setting 4. A. cooperative B. anniversary C. illiteracy D. vocabulary Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct preposition or adverb particle that completes the sentences. 5. Bat Trang Ceramic Village is facing up ___ the lack of artisans. A. off B. of C. to D. at 6. Where did you find___about Disneyland Resort? A. out B. about C. over D. with Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word. 7. The Ministry of Health is carrying out a health project for the poor in mountainous regions and rural areas. A. coastal B. mountainous C. suburban D. urban Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase to complete each of the sentences. 8. ___the tree to get bird’s eggs, the boy had a bad fall. A. Climb B. To climb C. Climbing D. Having climbed 9. My lawyer had told me to ___ the contract before I signed it. A. look up B. look back C. look over D. look down 10. - “I’m going to the beach with my parents this Saturday!” - “___.” A. Lucky you! I’m having a karate lesson. B. It’s quite normal. C. Good luck, and take care! D. I’m waiting for your news. 11. I just couldn’t remember her name even though it was on the ___ of my tongue. A. edge B. tip C. top D. front Make letter A, B, C or D to indicate the part that is incorrect. 12. Everybody who plays soccer enjoy the game. A. the B. who C. enjoy D. game 13. Neither the mother nor the children was aware of the danger. A. nor B. Neither C. of D. was Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that best completes each blank. When you come to the countryside of Vietnam, especially in Hue, you can see a lot of beautiful girls with a palm leaf (14) ___ hat on. The conical leaf hat is said the symbol of the Vietnamese culture . The hat is made from a special kind of bamboo and young and soft palm leaves. The ribs are shaped into a conical form. The diameter of the hat is usually about between forty and fifty-five centimeters; and it is about twenty-five or thirty centimeters high. The ribs are covered with palm leaves which are tightly stitched onto the bamboo frame. (15) ___, the hat is usually (16) ___ with a coat of furniture - polish oil. The palm leaf conical hat is mainly used to protect from shine or rain. Beneath the broad rim of the hat do Vietnamese girls look more attractive and charming? 14. A. cone B. conical C. conically D. conicity 15. A. Moreover B. Finally C. In addition D. Furthermore 16. A. drawn B. written C. painted D. covered Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions that follow. Free and Easy Cooking blogs are a great source of information because they are free and there are so many of them. They are also nice because they give all different kinds of ideas. The problems with blogs is that because we don’t know who is writing them, we need to use with caution. When you are looking at a new blog, you don’t know if the writer knows what he or she is talking about. We’d like to introduce two popular cooking blogs. The first is called Smitten Kitchen. This website is run by a family living in New York City. It focuses on food that doesn’t require many ingredients. If you want to make food that is simple but wonderful, then this is the site for you. It offers hundreds and hundreds of recipes, divided into categories. You will be amazed at how many there are.
23. Wednesday Chef is another great cooking blog. It is run by a writer who lives in Berlin. This blog also offers many recipes, along with recommendations for great restaurants in Berlin, and advice for people who want to start their own blogs. Wednesday Chef has great pictures of its food, as well as interesting pictures of Berlin. The blog got its name because in the past, newspapers published their food articles on Wednesday. There are a lot of cooking blogs on the Internet, and most of them are pretty good. Go online and check some of them out. You might be surprised at how much they can help you improve your cooking. 17. How did Wednesday Chef get its name? A. The writer was born on a Wednesday. B. the writer only cooks on Wednesdays. C. Newspapers used to publish food articles on Wednesdays. D. the writer only posts recipes on Wednesdays. 18. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of cooking blogs? A. There are many of them. B. Everyone who writes them is an expert. C. They are free. D. They give a lot of different ideas. 19. Who runs the blog Smitten Kitchen? A. A woman in New York. B. A family in Berlin C. A family in New York. D. A woman in Berlin 20. What does the passage say about Smitten Kitchen? A. Most of the food on that blog is hard to make. B. It only gives recipes on Italian food. C. It only offers a few recipes. D. It focuses on simple recipes. 21. Why should we be careful when we are looking at new blogs? A. They charge you some fees to get the recipes. B. Most new blogs are terrible. C. The recipes on new blogs are usually hard to make. D. We don’t know who the writers are. Mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentences that is closest in meaning to the given one. 22. "Why don’t you put a better lock on the door?" said my friend. A. I suggested that my friend should put a better lock on the door. B. My friend advised me to put a better lock on the door. C. My friend and I suggested putting a better lock on the door. D. I got my friend to put a better lock on the door. 23. In spite of his poor health, he managed to finish his book before the deadline. A. Even though he managed to finish his book before the deadline, he was sick. B. Although he was unwell, he managed to finish his book before the deadline. C. He was in poor health when he managed to finish his book before the deadline. D. He managed to finish his book before the deadline, but he was very ill. 24. Children used to play more traditional games than they do nowadays. A. Children nowadays play fewer traditional games than they used to do. B. There used to be fewer traditional games than now. C. Children didn’t use to play as many traditional games as they do now. D. Children nowadays play more traditional games than they do in the past. 25. People use computers for various purposes. A. Computers will be used for various purposes. B. Computers have been used for various purposes. C. Computers are being used for various purposes. D. Computers are used for various purposes.
24. ĐỀ 30 Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group. 1. A. phrase B. translate C. language D. imitate 2. A. vision B. housework C. hospital D. classroom Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose main stress position is placed differently from that of the others in each group. 3. A. illiterate B. spectacular C. significant D. noticeable 4. A. underpass B. astonished C. contestant D. occasion Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct preposition or adverb particle that completes the sentences. 5. These traditional stories have been passed ___ from parents to child over many generations. A. up B. down C. on D. at 6. Pictures of the suspect were brought ___ in all daily papers A. with B. about C. over D. out Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word. 7. He appeared relaxed before the match. A. confident B. stressed out C. comfortable D. interested Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase to complete each of the sentences. 8. It’s nice I am now in London again. This is the second time I ___ there. A. will be B. would be C. was D. have been 9. Would you ___ a minute, please? I’ll try to connect you. A. stay on B. hold on C. keep in D. stop on 10. - Mr. Black: "I'd like to try on these shoes, please" - Salesgirl: " ___" A. By all means, sir. B. Why not? C. That's right, sir. D. I'd love to 11. Since he started his own business he has been making money hand over ___. A. heel B. fist C. head D. palm Make letter A, B, C or D to indicate the part that is incorrect 12. The book who you gave to me yesterday is interesting. A. interesting B. gave C. is D. who 13. Neither my gloves nor my hat go with this dress A. nor B. Neither C. with D. go Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that best completes each blank. Rice is eaten by Vietnamese people every day. It often (14) ___ in tropical countries such as Viet Nam, Thailand or Malaysia. The Chinese have also been growing rice for (15) ___ years. The seeds are planted in special beds to grow into young rice plants. Then they are taken to fields covered with muddy water called paddies. The fields of rice look very beautiful . After 3 or 5 months, the rice is ready to be picked. People often drain away water before collecting rice. Eating rice is a special action in the world. They don’t use spoons or forks to enjoy bowls of rice. (16) ___, they use two short sticks known as chopsticks to put rice into their mouths. Viet Nam is one of the countries in which people use chopsticks very well. 14. A. plants B. keeps C. grows D. stays 15. A. thousands of B. thousand C. thousand of D. thousands 16. A. Besides B. Moreover C. However D. Instead Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions that follow. Family life in the United States is changing. Fifty or sixty years ago, the wife was called a “housewife”. She cleaned, cooked, and cared for the children. These days, however, more and more women work outside the home. They cannot stay with the children all day. They, too, come home tired in the evening. So who is going to do the housework now? Who is going to take care of the children? Many families solve the problem of housework by sharing it. In these families, the husband and wife agree to do different jobs around the house, or they take turns doing each job. Then there is the question of the children. In the past, many families got help with child care from grandparents. Now the grandparents are often too far away to help in a regular way. More often, parents have to pay for child care help, which may be a babysitter or a day-care center. The problem with this kind of help is the high cost. It is possible only for couples with jobs that pay well. Some husbands may even stop working for a while to stay with the children. For these men there is a new word: they are called “househusbands”. In the USA more and more men are becoming househusbands every year. These changes
25. in the home mean changes in the family. Fathers can learn to understand their children better, and the children can get to know their fathers better. Husbands and wives may also find changes in their marriage. They, too, may have a better understanding of each other. 17. Sixty years ago, most women ___. A. were housewives B. went out to work C. did not do much housework D. had no children 18. Nowadays, there are ___. A. more work outside the home than before B. more and more women staying with the children all day C. more housewives than before D. more women going out to work than before 19. It can be inferred from paragraph 2 that ___. A. all couples with jobs can pay for help from a babysitter or a day-care center B. couples with low-paid jobs can’t afford the cost of a babysitter or a day-care center C. in the past, grandparents did not help the couples with child care D. grandparents can help care the children in a regular way 20. What does the word “their” in the last paragraph refer to? A. househusbands B. children C. Husbands and wives D. families 21. This article is about ___. A. how family life in America is changing B. housewives in America C. how more American women are working D. American men as househusbands Mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentences that is closest in meaning to the given one. 22. "Please don’t tell anyone my new address, Tom," said Jane. A. Jane said to Tom and anyone else her new address. B. Jane told Tom to tell everyone her new address. C. Jane asked Tom not to tell anyone her new address. D. Tom wanted Jane to know his new address. 23. We will try our best to finish the work on time. It is very hard. A. Although the work is hard, we will try our best to finish it on time. B. In spite of working hard, we will try our best to finish it on time. C. Despite working hard, we will try our best to finish it on time. D. If the work is not hard, we will try our best to finish it on time. 24. Yesterday it was a little cooler than it is today. A. Yesterday it was as cool as it is today. B. Today it is much warmer than it was yesterday. C. Today it is as cool as it was yesterday. D. Today it is slightly warmer than it was yesterday. 25. John is fat because he eats so many chips. A. If John doesn’t eat so many chips, he will not be fat. B. If John didn’t eat so many chips, he would not be fat. C. John is fat though he eats so many chips. D. Being fat, John likes to eat so many chips.
26. ĐỀ 31 Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group. 1. A. calm B. skillful C. logical D. cultivation 2. A. applied B. approach C. alternative D. career Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose main stress position is placed differently from that of the others in each group. 3. A. arrangement B. reasonable C. traditional D. available 4. A. different B. attraction C. illiterate D. adventure Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct preposition or adverb particle that completes the sentences. 5. I invited her to join our trip to Trang An, but she turned___ my invitation. A. up B. with C. down D. at 6. They had to close___ the museums because it’s no longer a place of interest. A. over B. about C. down D. with Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word. 7. My closest friend is not very sociable and she likes having a small friend group but I like talking with a lot of people and hanging out. A. outgoing B. kind C. talkative D. hardworking Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase to complete each of the sentences. 8. The Chinese ___ spaghetti dishes for a long time before Marco Polo ___ back to Italy. A. had been making- brought B. have made- brought C. made- brought D. made- had brought 9. In Asian culture, children are taught to ___ their teachers. A. give up B. look up to C. make up for D. get along 10. “I don’t think I can do this one.” - - “___.” A. Oh, come on! Have a go! B. Yeah. It’s not easy. C. No, I hope not. D. Sure, no way! 11. He was natural singer with a voice that was as clear as ___. A. a waterfall B. a lake C. a bell D. a mirror Make letter A, B, C or D to indicate the part that is incorrect 12. Europe’s biggest ISS project is the Columbus science laboratory which astronauts can carry out scientific experiments in weightless conditions. A. out B. weightless C. which D. is 13. The number of students in this class are small. A. students B. of C. in D. are Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that best completes each blank. Most people think of computers as very modern inventions, products of our new technological age. But actually the idea for a computer had (14) ___ out over two centuries ago by a man called Charles Babbage. Babbage was born in 1791 and grew up to be a brilliant mathematician. He drew up plans for several calculating machines which he called “engines”. But despite the fact that he started building some of these, he never finished any of them. Over the years, people have argued (15) ___ his machines would ever work. Recently, however, the Science Museum in London has finished building (16) ___ engine based on one of Babbage’s designs. He has taken six years to complete and more than four thousand parts have been specially made. 14. A. been worked B. worked C. was worked D. work 15. A. although B. whether C. because D. when 16. A. an B. the C. a D. Ø Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions that follow. Dalat is one of the famous tourist cities of the country. This place has many beautiful poetic beauty spots with friendly local people. Da Lat lies on Lam Vien plateau, in the Center Highland province of Lam Dong, 300 kilometers to the north of Ho Chi Minh City. Da Lat is a well-known city attracting all people who have been there once. Da Lat is known as a city of pine trees, waterfalls and flowers. Da Lat is described as a forest of flowers with different colours and various species. Flowers can be found anywhere and in any season. We can see flowers in Da Lat in the park, in front of the houses, in the gardens, etc. Da Lat has the widest range of orchild varieties in the country. Da Lat has few rivers and canals but it has many spectacular waterfalls. It takes tourists several days to visit all the waterfalls in the area. The famous Cam Ly Falls is only 3 kilometers from the town center. The Prenn Fall is 10 kilometers in the south of Da Lat.
27. The water pours now like a white shade. Da Lat people are very proud of it. Besides beautiful scenery, Dalat cuisine is quite famous that visitors come here to enjoy it. Dalat day or night have delicious food, which is rich flavor and affordable. Dalat is not just a tourism city, it is town to slow down our mind, to escape from the bustling city life, to enjoy every mintute together with nature. 17. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE according to the passage? A. Dalat food is delicious and has reasonable prices. B. There are many kinds of flowers in Dalat. C. The distance between Dalat and Ho Chi Minh city is about 300 kilometers. D. There are two spectacular water falls in Dalat. 18. What does the word "it" in paragraph 2 refers to? A. the food B. the cuisine C. the fall D. the scenery 19. Which of the following can replace the word "spectacular" in paragraph 2? A. astounding B. breathtaking C. bustling D. poetic 20. How long does it takes to visit all the waterfalls in the area? A. Some days B. A day and a night C. Some weeks D. One day 21. What is the best title for the text? A. Dalat - not just a tourism city B. Pine trees, waterfalls and flowers of Dalat C. Dalat’s food and drinks D. Dalat - A beautiful destination for tourists Mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentences that is closest in meaning to the given one. 22. “Why don’t we go out for dinner tonight?” said Jim. A. Jim refused to go out for dinner that night. B. Jim suggested going out for dinner that night. C. Jim denied going out for dinner that night. D. Jim promised to go out for dinner that night. 23. He doesn’t have a stylist tie and he wants to have one very much. A. He wishes to be given a stylist tie. B. He wishes that he has a stylist tie. C. He wishes he had a stylist tie. D. He wishes he will have a stylist tie. 24. Although his leg was hurt, he managed to drive a car. A. Because of having a hurt leg, he managed to drive a car. B. His leg was hurt. Therefore, he managed to drive a car. C. Because his leg was hurt, he managed to drive a car. D. Despite his hurt leg, he managed to drive a car. 25. Lan will miss the last bus unless she hurries. A. If Lan doesn’t hurry, she will miss the last bus. B. If Lan didn’t hurry, she would miss the last bus. C. If Lan hurries, she will miss the last bus. D. If Lan hurried, she didn’t miss the last bus.
28. ĐỀ 32 Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group. 1. A. cooperate B. microgravity C. rocket D. telescope 2. A. mechanic B. empathetic C. technical D. professional Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose main stress position is placed differently from that of the others in each group. 3. A. language B. important C. friendship D. foreign 4. A. important B. activity C. achievement D. transformation Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct preposition or adverb particle that completes the sentences. 5. Clean air provides us ___ a healthy supply of oxygen. A. with B. to C. on D. in 6. Did you forget your purse ___ purpose so you wouldn’t have to pay? A. of B. on C. in D. for Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word. 7. The investigation revealed some rather unexpected results. A. surprising B. positive C. predictable D. impressive Mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase to complete each of the sentences. 8. If he ___ a thorough knowledge of English, he could have applied for this post. A. has B. had had C. had D. has had 9. Hanh can't go to the movies with us tonight as she has to ___ her little sister. A. look after B. take after C. look for D. go on 10. How about making posters on energy saving and hanging them around the school? -" ___. " A. Great! Let's do that. B. Well, I agree. C. No problem. D. Very nice. 11. It was a joke! I was pulling your ___. A. hair B. leg C. toe D. thumb Make letter A, B, C or D to indicate the part that is incorrect 12. The people about which the novelist wrote were factory workers and their families. A. were B. about C. wrote D. which 13. Not only my brother but also my sisters is here. A. here B. but C. only D. is Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that best completes each blank. The London Eye, also (14) ___ as the Millennium Wheel, is a famous destination in London. The entire structure is 135 metres (443ft) tall and the wheel has a diameter of 120 metres (394ft). When erected in 1999 it was the world’s tallest observatory wheel. It is now one of the most popular (15) ___ in the world. It is considered to be a symbol of London. People make special journeys to see the fascinating giant wheel. 15,000 can ride the wheel every day. They feel excited to climb above the city and look back down on it. Not just wealthy people, (16) ___ everybody can do this. It is public and affordable, and it has become a place of interest in London. Drawing visitors from all over the world, the wheel has transformed London’s landscape and stands today as a national symbol that celebrates Britain’s innovation and technological success in the 21st century. 14. A. understood B. thought C. known D. said 15. A. cities B. interests C. attractions D. countries 16. A. although B. so that C. but D. so Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions that follow. Viet Nam's Past Educational System In comparison with other developing countries, Viet Nam’s population enjoys a relatively high standard of education. In the past, Viet Nam’s educational system was affected by many cultures, of which the Chinese and French had most significant influence. The Imperial Academy - the first university in Viet Nam - was built in 1076 under Emperor Ly Nhan Tong for the education of sons of royalty and other high-ranking officials. In 1252, the college was opened to students from various backgrounds besides royal or official ones. Before the French came, the old-type Mandarin system administered Viet Nam for approximately 2,000 years. As the French took over the government’s administration, it was converted from a Confucian system into a Western-oriented one.
29. In order to participate in the civil service under the French rule, the Vietnamese had to convert to the French system and were required to know the French language. In addition, they had to have a good facility with the new version of their language instead of the traditional Chinese characters which had been in use for hundreds of years. At the beginning of 1900, the whole system was revised. An educational system of three levels was established: elementary, primary, and secondary education. In addition, the use of the national language (Quoc Ngu) was added to the curriculum. Emphasis was placed on rote learning, class discipline and other French educational methods. Several new schools and colleges were established. Accordingly, French became the second language of much importance to the students. 17. In the past, Viet Nam’s educational system was affected by ___. A. a lot of cultures B. French culture C. Chinese culture D. American culture 18. When the French took control of Vietnamese education, they ___. A. took over the government’s administration B. kept the old-type Mandarin system and the French education C. converted the French System into the Confucian one D. made Vietnamese people follow a Western-oriented education 19. We can infer from the passage that in the French educational system in Viet Nam, ___. A. the traditional Chinese characters have been widely used B. the Confucian system was banned in the beginning C. the national language is the first language and French is the second one D. students with different academic levels could attend the Imperial Academy since 1252 20. All of the following are true about the education in Viet Nam under the French rule EXCEPT that A. several new schools and colleges were established B. the system had three levels C. most students paid much attention to French D. students only used the national language at home 21. The phrase “rote learning” in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to ___. A. learning something to repeat it from memory B. learning everything in French C. learning class discipline D. learning Frech in three education levels Make letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the given one. 22. I always kept a diary to express my feelings or private thoughts when I was small, but now I just post them on Facebook. A. I used to keep a diary to express my feelings or private thoughts when I was small. B. I used to keeping a diary to express my feelings or private thoughts when I was small. C. I was used to keep a diary to express my feelings or private thoughts when I was small. D. I used keeping a diary to express my feelings or private thoughts when I was small. 23. People cannot enjoy the view. There are so many billboards in our city. A. People cannot enjoy the view, so there are so many billboards in our city. B. There are so many billboards in our city as people cannot enjoy the view. C. There are so many billboards in our city, so people cannot enjoy the view. D. Although there are so many billboards in our city, people cannot enjoy the view. 24. I don’t feel confident at interviews because my English is not very good. A. If my English was good, I’d have felt much more confident at interviews. B. If my English were good, I’d better feel much more confident at interviews. C. If my English were good, I’d feel much more confident at interviews. D. If my English is good, I’ll feel much more confident at interviews. 25. “A little stress can make students work harder, but too much stress can make the opposite result,” Miss Hoa said. A. Miss Hoa said to us that a little stress could make students work harder, but too much stress could make the opposite result. B. Miss Hoa said that a little stress could make students work harder, but too much stress can make the opposite result. C. Miss Hoa said that a little stress could make students work harder, but too much stress could make the opposite result. D. Miss Hoa said that a little stress can make students work harder, but too much stress can make the opposite result.