Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following, questions.
1. A. cocked B. watched C. stopped D. lasted
2. A. comprise B. divide C. notice D. design
Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress is each of the following questions.
3. A. damage B. consist C. erupt D. exchange
4. A. scenery B. pesticide C. pollution D. dynamite
Choose the underlined word or phrase A, B, C, or D in each sentence that needs correcting. Write your answers on the answer sheet.
5. The students laughed happy when they saw the monkeys eating bananas.
A B C D
6. This Saturday is my birthday. I’m really looking forward for meeting you at my party.
A B C D
7. My sister enjoys listening to music and dance with her friends.
A B C D
Choose the correct answer in the following question.
8 It's raining, __________ Mr. Nam has to go to work.
A. although B. so C. therefore D. but
9 The girl wishes she __________ in Hue for the festival next week.
A. had stayed B. was staying C. stay D. would stay
10 When he lived in the city, he __________ to the theater twice a week.
A. uses to go B. has gone C. used to go D. was going
11 Solar energy doesn't cause __________.
A. pollution B. polluted C. pollute D. pollutant
12 The entrance examination will be held __________ June 22nd 2019.
A. in B. on C. at D. to
13 I __________ do that if I were you.
A. won't B. shan't C. wouldn't D. don't
14 Remember to turn __________ the light when leaving the office.
A. off B. on C. down D. in
15 I suggest __________ some money for poor children.
A. raise B. to raise C. raised D. raising
16 When Carol called last night, I __________ my favourite show on TV.
A. watched B. am watching C. was watching D. have watched
Choose the most suitable response to complete the following exchange.
17 Maria: "It was very kind of you to help me out, John." John: “__________”
A. You can say that again. B. I'm glad you like it.
C. That was the least I could do. D. Thanks a million.
18 "Would you like to see a movie this evening?" Frank: "__________"
A. I'm sorry. I don't know that. B. Not at all. Go ahead.
C. Not so bad. And you? D. That would be nice.
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following question.
19 (At times), I look at him and wonder what is going on his mind.
A. Never B. Always C. Hardly D. Sometimes
20 We hope to become more (accurate) in predicting earthquakes.
A. dangerous B. delicious C. Nervous D. exact
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following question.
21 Despite having a bigger and cheaper choice of healthy foods, many Americans have (lost) a lot of weight.
A. acquire B. win C. gained D. obtain
22 When being interviewed, You should (focus on) what the interviewer is saying or asking you.
A. pay no attention to B. be interested in
C. be related D. express interested in
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that best fits each numbered blank.
In Viet Nam, a market is a trading place, but many markets are not only about buying and selling things. A traditional market is (23) ________ social gathering point for people of all ages and it is a new and exciting experience for children. People go to the traditional market to buy and sell things, to eat, drink, and play games and (24) _________. For example, if you go to Sa Pa Market, (25) ________ is in the highlands in the north of Vet Nam, you can see people wear their nicest clothes and spend all day long at the market.
They buy things, play the flute, dance and sing. This is also time to meet, (26) ________ friends or look for lovers. Some (27) ________ countryside markets in the Mekong Delta are held on boats. The most exciting time to enjoy the atmosphere of the markets is in the early morning.
23. A. an B. a C. the D. no article
24. A. socialize B. socially C. social D. sociable
25. A. who B. whom C. that D. which
26. A. get B. do C. take D. make
27. A. others B. other C. another D. each
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, c or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions.
Saving energy does net have to be expensive or time-consuming. But what can you do to save energy? There is plenty that you can do to help the process of energy conservation. You can save energy by following these simple rules: making sure that the kettle does not contain more water than needed; always washing a full load in the washing machine rather than a half load, turning down your central heating by 10C – this could cut your heating bill 10%; being sure that hot water taps are not left running and replacing washer if your tap drip; turning off any light and your computer at work if you are not using them; changing to energy-saving light bulbs which use around a quarter of electricity of standard bulbs and will last eight times longer; closing your curtains at dusk to keep the warm air from escaping through the window; and switching off electrical appliances when they are not in use.
28. The energy-saving light bulbs consume about _______ of electricity amount in comparison with standard ones?
A. 25% B. 35% C. 15% . 45%
29. Which of the following sentences is NOT true, according to passage?
A. Turn of electrical appliances if we do not use them.
B. Energy-saving light bulbs should be used in order to save electricity.
C. The ways to save energy are not time-consuming or costly.
D. We should close curtains so that our house looks more beautiful.
30. The word “cut” in the passage is closest in meaning to _________?
A. raise B. increase C. destroy D. reduce
31. What is the main topic of the passage?
A. How to protect the environment
B. How to use light bulbs
C. How to keep your house warm
D. How to save energy
32. The word “they” in the passage refers to __________.
A. windows B. curtains C. electrical appliances D. ordinary bulbs
Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words. CHOOSE A, B, C, or D
33. Finding an apartment in a big city is not easy. A. It is not easy to find an apartment in a big city.
B. It is easy to find an apartment in a big city.
C. It is not easy find an apartment in a big city.
D. It is not easy to finding an apartment in a big city.
34. I don't find it difficult to get up early in the morning. A. I don't use to get up early in the morning.
B. I used to get up early in the morning.
C. I am used to getting up early in the morning.
D. I am used to get up early in the morning.
35. She wants to buy that villa but it's too far expensive for her. A. She wishes that villa weren't too expensive for her.
B. She wishes that villa was too expensive for her.
C. She wishes that villa was too expensive for her.
D. She wishes that villa weren't too expensive for him.
36. They have changed the date of the meeting.
A. The date of meeting has been changed.
B. The date of the meeting has changed.
C. The date of the meeting have been changed.
D. The date of the meeting has been changed.
Combine the two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any ways. CHOOSE A, B, C, or D
37. I visited the Astronomy Museum. There I was able to touch a meteorite. (where)
A. I visited the Astronomy Museum, where I was able to touch a meteorite.
B. I visited the Astronomy Museum, which I was able to touch a meteorite.
C. I visited where I was able to touch a meteorite the Astronomy Museum.
D. I visited the Astronomy Museum where I was able to touch a meteorite.
38. He made a lot of effort at work. He was not promoted. (In spite of)
A. In spite of make a lot of effort at work, he was not promoted.
B. In spite of making a lot of effort at work, he was not promoted.
C. In spite of to make a lot of effort at work, he was not promoted.
D. In spite of to making a lot of effort at work, he was not promoted.
39. The coffee was very strong. He couldn't drink it. (so)
A. The coffee was so strong that he couldn't drink it.
B. The coffee was so strong he couldn't drink.
C. The coffee wasn't so strong that he couldn't drink.
D. The coffee was so very strong that he couldn't drink.
40. The book is very interesting. My brother bought it yesterday. (which)
A. The book, which my mother bought yesterday, is very interesting.
B. The book which is very interesting, my brother bought it yesterday.
C. The book which my mother bought yesterday is very interesting.
D. The book which my mother bought it yesterday is very interesting.
