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Question 23. A. compare B. differs C. becomes D. offers
Question 24. A. however B. therefore C. whereas D. when
Question 25. A. traditionally B. gradually C. occasionally D. presently
Question 26. A. grasping for B. holding for C. making up for D. accounting for
Question 27. A. on B. at C. to D. for
Part 1: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 25 to 28 (1.0 pt)
When you come to the countryside of Vietnam, especially in Hue, you can see a lot of beautiful girls with a palm leaf conical hat on. The conical leaf hat is said the symbol of the Vietnamese (25)______.
The hat is made (26)______ a special kind of bamboo and young and soft palm leaves. The ribs are shaped into a conical form. The diametre of the hat is usually about between forty and fifty-five centimetres; and it is about twenty-five or thirty centimetres high. The ribs are covered with palm leaves which are tightly stitched onto the bamboo frame. Finally, the hat is usually (27)______ 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 (28)______ and charming?
25. A. culture B. nation C. hat D. flag
26. A. with B. at C. from D. in
27. A. drawn B. written C. painted D. covered
28. A. attract B. attractive C. attraction D. attractiveness
Part 2:Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions (1.0 pt)
AIR-TRAVEL
Air-travel is the most modern form of public transport and it was developed in the 20th century. Millions of people use airplanes for many reasons. Some travel for business, others go on holiday by air and others use cargo planes to move their products from country to country very quickly. Some courier companies now have their own fleet or planes ready to carry parcels and post more efficiently. There are different types of passenger services – some are cheap which is good for short journeys. Other airlines provide passengers with a luxurious flying experience. Airports are getting busier and it is evident that more passengers and businesses than ever are using airplanes to get to their destination.
29. When was air-travel developed?
A. in the 18th centuary B. in the 19th centuary C. in the 20th century D. in the 21st century
30. What do people use airplane for?
A. for business B. going on holiday
C. for business, going on holiday, moving their products D. move their products
31. What do some courier companies have now?
A. their own fleet or planes B. their own containers
C. their own trucks D. their own trains
32. How are the airports now?
A. Airports are getting busier B. Airports are getting busier, more passengers and businesses use
airplanes to get to their destination.
C. Airports are getting bigger D. Airports are getting more popular
Read the following passage and mark the letter A , B , C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks .
One of the most important discoveries of the nineteenth century was a method of using natural gas for Cooking and Heating . Large (23)_______natural gas found in the United States , usually several thousand feet below : the surface of (24) _______Earth . For many years after natural gas first discovered , it was thought to have no value . Finally , ( 25 ) ________,people began to understand its uses and to find ways of storing it and of moving it from place to place .
Today ( 26 )_______ gas is stored in large tanks and used for lighting Cooking , and heating . In many ways , natural gas is one of our finest fuels . It is cheap and can be used for ( 27 )_______ without making the room hot . It can be moved easily from one place to another through long pipelines , some of which are hundreds of miles in length .
23 . A . areas B . amounts C . piles D . packs
24 . A . one B . a C . anh D . the
25 . A . however B . therefore C . so D . but
26 . A . nature B . natural C . naturally D . naturalize
27 . A . Cook B . Cooker C cooking D , Cooked
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
There are many (23) villages in Viet Nam, but Quat Dong village in Ha Noi is widely known (24) its products of high (25) .
Embroidery has been developing around here (26) the 17th century. In the past, local skilled artisans were chosen to make sophisticated embroidered (27) 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.
Question 23. A. number B. exist C. embroidery D. population
Question 24. A. for B. border C. region D. place
Question 25. A. includes B. insists C. quality D. consists
Question 26. A. around B. over C. on D. since
Question 27. A. costumes B. tell C. name D. separate
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
In biology and ecology, the environment is all of the natural materials and living things on the Earth. This is also called the natural environment. Some people call themselves environmentalists. These people think that harmony with the environment is important. They think we must protect the environment. The important things in the environment that we value are called natural resources, for example, water, sunlight, and wind. These are renewable natural resources because they grow naturally when we use them. Non-renewable natural resources are important things in the environment that do not come back naturally, for example, oil, coal and natural gas.
Question 28.What does the world “environmentalists” in line 3 mean?
A. living things
B. people who protect the environment
C. people who destroy the environment
D. people who pollute the environment
Question 29. One example of renewable natural resources mentioned in the passage is……………..
A. sunlight B. coal C. oil D. natural gas
Question 30. One example of non-renewable natural resource is………………..
A. fish B. tree C. water D. coal
Question 31. All of the following things are renewable natural resource except…………………….
A. water B. natural gas C. sunlight D. wind
Question 32. What does the word “them” in line 8 refer to?
A. materials
B. environmentalists
C. renewable natural resources
D. non-renewable natural resources
Nowadays, transportation in Vietnam develops(23) ……………. with various kinds of transports and it is increasingly easier to travel to Vietnam from other countries and vice versa, as well as travel to other destinations in Vietnam. Travel in Vietnam is(24) ………….. than in the past. Means of transportation are (25)……………….. and convenient. The travel routes in Vietnam between big cities and tourist destinations are comfortable and hassle free as well. To both (26)…………….. and international tourists, they need local knowledge requirement for a decent level of comfort. With beautiful natural landscapes and predominantly rural areas, Vietnam is a beautiful country in Southeast Asia. Being one of the most densely (27)……………. nations in the south East Asia, main mode of transportation at Vietnam are buses, Rickshaw, and bicycles, etc. Besides, axis, cars or motorbikes are popular in Vietnam.
Question 23. A. rapid B. rapidly C. high D. highly
Question 24. A.much more easy B. much easier
C. much more easier D. much more easy
Question 25. A. historic B. old C. relaxing D. comfortable
Question 26. A. inside B. within C. domestic D. abroad
Question 27. A populated B. populate C. population D. popular
IV: Read the passage and circle the best answer A, B, C, D to complete the passage. (1.5pt)
Living in Vietnam today (1) ________ greatly from the life style of 100 years ago. People in the past mainly worked in agriculture (2) _________ today there are significantly less people working in this sector of the economy. These days, by comparison, people are more likely to be employed in manufacturing and tourism than in the rice fields. Moreover, Vietnam, which was (3)________ agrarian, is transforming into an entirely different country. While agriculture is still an important component of the Vietnamese economy, other enterprises are (4) ________ an increasing amount of economic activity. However, along with the differences, similarities also exist. The people of Vietnam have retained many of the characteristics of their forefathers. The Vietnamese people are as friendly today as they were in the past. This is best exemplified in the way they welcome foreigners (5) __________their unique country. (6) __________, the resilience and determination of the people of Vietnam has not changed. The Vietnamese work collectively and happily towards the development of their country.
1. A. compares B. differs C. becomes D. offers
2. A. however B. therefore C. whereas D. when
3. A. traditionally B. gradually C. occasionally D. presently
4. A. grasping for B. holding for C. making up for D. accounting for
5. A. on B. at C. to D. for
6.A .Moreover B .although C.because D.So
V. Reading the passage carefully, then choose the correct answers (1.0 point).
Sydney is Australia’s most exciting city. The history of Australia begins here. In 1788 Captain Arthur Philips arrived in Sydney with 11 ships and 1624 passengers from Britain (including 770 prisoners). Today there are about 3.6 million people in Sydney. It is the biggest city in Australia, the busiest port in the South Pacific and one of the most beautiful cities in the world. In Sydney, the buildings are higher, the colors are brighter and the nightlife is more exciting.
There are over 20 excellent beaches close to Sydney and its warm climate and cool winter have made it a favorite city for immigrants from overseas. There are two things that make Sydney famous; its beautiful harbor, Sydney Harbor Bridge, which was built in 1932 and Sydney Opera House. It was opened in 1973.
1. Where did Captain Arthur Philips arrive in 1788?
A. South Pacific. B. Sydney Harbor. C. Britain. D. Sydney.
2. Which of the following statements is NOT true about Sydney?
A. Sydney is not a favorite city for immigrants from overseas.
B. Sydney is one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
C. Sydney is the most exciting city in Australia.
D. Sydney is the busiest port in the South Pacific.
3. The word “overseas” in die second paragraph mostly mean __________
A. in the country B. homeland C. abroad D. hometown.
4. The word “It” in the second paragraph refers to ____________
A. Sydney’s beautiful harbor B. Sydney
C. Sydney Harbor Bridge D. Sydney Opera House.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
11.He is not popular and has a lot of enemies.
A.opponents B. friends C. betrayers D. attackers
12.She was brought up in a well-off family. She can’t understand the problems we are facing.
A. poor B. wealthy ` C. kind D. Broke
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your sheet to indicate the sentence that is closet in meaning to each of the following questions .
13."If I were you, I'd ask the teacher for help" he said.
A. He said if he was me, he would ask the teacher for help.
B. He advised me to ask the teacher for help.
C.He suggested asking the teacher for help.
D.He told me that he'd ask the teacher for help.
14. She didn’t stop her car because she didn’t see the signal.
A. If she saw the signal, she would have stopped her car.
B. Had she seen the signal, she would have stopped her car.
C. If she saw the signal, she would stop her car.
D. If she had seen the signal, she would stop her car.
15. Although it was raining heavily, we still went to school.
A. Despite of the heavy rain, we still went to school.
B. In spite of the heavy rain, we still went to school.
C. Because of the heavy rain, we still went to school.
D. In spite the heavy rain, we still went to school.
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
16. A. hyphen B. honest C. helmet D. heat
17. A. imitate B. simplify C. bilingual D. whish
Choose the correct option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.
18.Captain Cook discovered Australia on a __________ to the Pacific.
A.vacation B.travel C.cruise D.voyage
19.It is important to _______the wonders of the world so that future generations can see them with their own eyes.
A.destroy B.ignore C.remain D.preserve
20.You don't have to go to a supermarket for that. Just wait for a street ___________ to go past, and buy it.
A.person B.vendor C.supplier D.purchaser
21.Many scientists suggest that the government ___________ strict laws to control deforestation.
A.applied B.applying C.should apply D.applies
22.When you __________ your destination, your tour guide will meet you at the airport.
A.arrive B.reach C.get D.achieve
23.It can be quite busy here during the tourist __________.
A.season B.phase C.period D.stage
24.The hotel where we are __________ is quite luxurious.
A.living B.existing C.remaining D.staying
25. The man and animals ……………you saw on TV were from China.
A. who B. whom C. which D. that
26. If I were you , I ………….that camera .
A. won’t buy B. wouldn’t buy C. didn’t buy D. haven’t bought
27. Your brother hardly goes to work by bus ,……………….?
A. is he B. does he C. doesn’t he D. isn’t he
28.Louis is virtually bilingual ____________ Dutch and German.
A.on B.in C.for D.with
29. This work needs …………..on time.
A. finish B. to finish C. finishing D. to have finished
Choose the underlined word or phrase in the sentence that need correcting.
30. They gave us a lot of information, most of that was useless.
31.Don’t put too much garlic in the salad; two bunches are enough.
32.If you did more exercise, your muscles will be stronger.
Choose the word whose the stress pattern is different from the others.
33. A. checkout B. orchid C. decide D. mountain
34. A. flexibility B. multinational C. simplicity D. inaccessible
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
35.In Africa, many children die from not having enough food.
A. poverty B. starvation C. drought D. malnutrition
36.Sometimes when I hear the news, I feel very miserable.
A. confused B. frightened C. upset D. Disappointed
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that bestfits each of the numbered blanks .
Last year, I (37)______ to Nepal for three months to work in hospital. I think it’s important (38)______ as much of a country as you can, but it is difficult to travel around Nepal. The hospital let me have a few days’ holiday, so I decided to go into the jungle and I asked a Nepalese guide, Kamal Rai, to go with me.
We started preparing for the trip at six in (39)______ morning, and left camp with two elephants carrying our equipment. It was hot but Kamal made me (40)______ shoes and trousers to protect me from snakes. In the jungle there was a lot of wildlife, but we were trying to find big cats, especially tigers. We climbed onto the elephants’ backs to get better view, but it is unusual to find tigers in the afternoon (41)______ they sleep in the heat of the day.
37.A. go B. went C. gone D. have gone
38.A. to see B. seen C. seeing D. saw
39.A. no article B. an C. the D. a
40.A. wearing B. wear C. wore D. to wear
41.A. but B. although C. so D. because
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges .
42.What an attractive hair style you have got, Mary! - _______
A. Thank you very much. I am afraid C. You are telling a lie
B. Thank you for your compliment D. I don't like your sayings
43. A: I won the first prize in the English speaking contest.
- B: ....................................................
A. If I were you I would get some sleep. B. I understand how you feel.
C. Stay calm. Everything will be alright! D. Congratulation!
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions .
Langston Hughes was one of the greatest American writers of the twentieth century. He was born in Joplin, Missouri, and moved to Cleveland at the age of fourteen. Four years later he went to Mexico and spent one year there before attending Columbia University in New York. For a few years after that he roamed the world as a seaman, visiting ports around the world and writing some poetry. He returned to the United States and attended Lincoln University, where he won the Writer Bynner Prize for undergraduate poetry. After graduating in 1928, he traveled to Spain and to Russia. His best novels include “Not Without Laughter” and “The Big Sea”. He wrote an autobiography in 1956 and also published his collections of poetry then. A man of many talents, Hughes is one of the most accomplished writers in American literature history.
44. Langston Hughes was ______ years old when he went to Mexico.
A. 18 B. 20 C. 14 D. 16
45. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. Langston Hughes used to travel by ship to many ports around the world.
B. Langston Hughes attended Columbia University in New York at fourteen.
C. “The Big Sea” is one of Langston Hughes’ best novels.
D. Langston Hughes had lived in Mexico for a year before he left for New York.
46. Where was Langston Hughes born?
A. Columbia B. Missouri C. New York D. Cleveland
47.When did he travel to Spain?
A. in 1956 B. in 1928 C. in 1958 D. in 1960
48. Where did he win the Writer Bynner Prize for undergraduate poetry?
A. Lincoln University B. Spain
C. Columbia University D. Russia
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.
49. We cut down many forests. The Earth becomes hot.
A. The more we cut down forests, the hotter the Earth becomes.
B. The more forests we cut down, the Earth becomes hotter.
C. The more forests we cut down, the hotter the Earth becomes.
D. The more we cut down forests, the Earth becomes hotter.
50. He didn’t take his father’s advice. That’s why he is out of work now.
A. If he had taken his father’s advice, he would not have been out of work,
B. If he took his father’s advice, he would not be out of work now.
C. If he had taken his father’s advice, he would not be out of work now.
D. If he takes his father’s advice, he will not be out of work now.
d a
b c a d c