I. MULTIPLE CHOICE: (8 points )
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions from 1 to 2.
Question 1: A. obtain B. obstacle C. advance D. absorb
Question 2: A. honest B. home C. vehicles D. heiress
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions from 3 to 4.
Question 3: A. participate B. hydrology C. facilitate D. intimacy
Question 4: A. romantic B. financial C. popular D. reduction
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions from 5 to 7.
Question 5: Harry, alike his colleagues, is trying hard to finish his work early.
A B C D
Question 6: You can apply for a better job when you will have had more experience.
A B C D
Question 7: He is the best-known author I have never heard of.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions from 8 to 16.
Question 8: He went to the office ________ check the progress of the work.
A. in order to B. so far as C. for the purpose D. by the reason
Question 9: She asked me ________ to another country in the region.
A. weather I had been B. if I had been C. I had been D. had I been
Question 10: ________ have you been able to play the piano?
A. When B. How many times C. Since when D. Why
Question 11: It's no use ________ make him change his mind.
A. trying to B. to try to C. trying and D. to trying to
Question 12: He fell off the tree and ________
A. was bad injured B. badly injured
C. was badly injured D. was injured himself badly
Question 13: When did ________ talk to him?
A. you lastly B. you last C. you lately D. you late
Question 14: ________ appears considerably larger at the horizon than it does overhead is merely an optical illusion.
A. The Moon B. That the Moon C. When the Moon D. The Moon which
Question 15: Everyone expects Johnson to _______ Smith in today’s final.
A. beat B. win C. score D. champion
Question 16: Let’s face _____ we are destroying the environment and we need to do something now.
A. truth B. facts C. things D. information
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 from 17 to 18.
Question 17: “Would you pick the kids up from school this afternoon?” - “No, I am afraid I ______”
A. wouldn’t B. can’t C. shan’t D. don’t
Question 18: “Good morning, could I speak to Mr. David, please?”; “____”
A. He’s in a meeting. Can I take a message?
B. Probably by Monday next week.
C. I’ll have to ask the person you want to ring first.
D. Certainly. Would two o’clock be OK.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions from 19 to 20.
Question 19: The Yugo was considered one of the safest and most dependable cars on the road in Slovakia, until people started importing cars from abroad.
A. swift B. enjoyable C. reliable D. exciting
Question 20: He was able to incorporate a multimedia slideshow into the lesson plan despite the school’s lack of equipment because his friend lent him a multimedia projector.
A. propose B. determine C. bestow D. include
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions from 21 to 22.
Question 21: Travel insurance is sometimes mistaken for temporary health insurance, but the two are actually different.
A. transitory B. passing C. mutable D. permanent
Question 22: Although they hold similar political views, their religious beliefs present a striking contrast.
A. interesting resemblance B. complete coincidence
C. significant difference D. minor comparison
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 best fits each of the numbered blanks from 23 to 27.
After a tour in Cu Chi, we are moving to Mot Thoang Vietnam craft village (23) ___________ at Phu Binh Village, Ho Chi Minh City. Arriving at Mot Thoang Vietnam, we observe on-the-spot (24) ___________ craft persons weave tho cam (ethnic brocade fiber), (25) ___________ wooden logs into wonders and weave rattan into home appliances. Mot Thoang Vietnam can (26) ___________ 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 (27) ___________ craft persons chat amidst the clacking sound of wooden cudgels hitting a chisel caused by a sculptor or a loom used for weaving cloth.
Question 23: A. located B. locating C. locate D. locates
Question 24: A. what B. how C. whether D. why
Question 25: A. knit B. cast C. weave D. carve
Question 26: A. satisfy B. buy C. make D. stop
Question 27: A. although B. while C. whereas D. as
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 from 28 to 32.
Upon the creation of the United States, one of the core concepts on which the hopes for the new democracy were pinned was the ideal that its citizens would be enlightened individuals with clearly articulated rights and the opportunity for individual achievement and education. It was believed that in a free nation where the power belongs to the people, the commitment to education defines the progress of that democracy and is the catalyst for future progress. This core value has not only stood the test of time but has also grown in importance.
In this new Information Era and international economy, education is an increasingly vital commodity, a precursor of potential success and a driving force of chance. It is important to recognize, however, that we approach education today differently than in the past, partly because the kinds of jobs people had didn’t require the kind of basic education and specialized training that is often required in the workforce today. In the 1950s, for instance, only 20 percent of American jobs were classified as professional, 20 percent as skilled; and 60 percent as unskilled. Today, our world has changed. The proportion of unskilled jobs has fallen to 20 percent, while jobs now account for at least 60 percent of the workforce. Even more important, almost every job today increasingly requires a combination of academic knowledge and practical skills that require learning throughout a lifetime.
Question 28: Education is defined in this passage as a driving force of chance because ___________
A. without education, no changes could have happened in American society so far.
B. the government of the United States wants to drive social changes in their own ways.
C. education has helped to bring about and orient most changes in the American workforce.
D. any American citizen who wants to changes his driving license must be very well-educated.
Question 29: The passage shows the percentage of jobs that require higher training in the US__________ between 1950s and now.
A. has remained the same B. has changed dramatically
C. has been reversed D. has changed slightly
Question 30: The phrase “enlightened individuals” in the first sentence most likely means “people who ____________.”
A. always appear brilliant-looking in public B. have often been well-exposed to light
C. have acquired an adequate level of education D. bring light to anywhere they go
Question 31: In order to become a good American citizen today, in the author’s point of view, any individual must ___________
A. know well all his/her rights and be ready to grasp his/her opportunity of success in life
B. study carefully the history of American educational and vocational systems even since their creation
C. understand thoroughly the combination of academic knowledge and practical skills
D. move actively forward in the new Information Era and international economy with a prestigious diploma
Question 32: Which of the following titles would be best for the passage?
A. Education and Jobs in the Past and at Present in the United States.
B. The Significant Role of Education in American Citizens’ Careers
C. Academic Knowledge and Practical Skills in American Professions
D. Recent Changes of Educational and Vocational Systems in America
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheer to indicate the sentence that has the same meaning as the sentence printed before it.
Question 33. No one has seen Linda since the day of the party.
A. Linda hasn't been seen since the day of the party.
B. This is the first time Linda has ever had a party.
C. The party is going on without Linda.
D. Linda hasn't seen anyone at the party.
Question 34. Although the sky was cloudy, they took many photos.
A. Because of the cloudy sky, they took many photos.
B. The sky was too cloudy for them to take many photos.
C. The sky was cloudy, so they didn't take many photos.
D. Despite the cloudy sky, they took many photos.
Question 35. Unless you take any exercises, you will feel unhealthy.
A. If you aren’t take any exercises, you will feel unhealthy.
B. If you didn’t take any exercises, you will feel unhealthy.
C. If you don’t take any exercises, you will feel unhealthy.
D. If you take any exercises, you will feel unhealthy.
Question 36. The air here is too polluted for us to breathe.
A. The air here is so polluted that we can’t breathe it.
B. The air here is polluted that we can’t breathe.
C. The air here is so polluted that we can’t breathe.
D. The air here is such polluted that we can’t breathe it.
Question 37. I have never eaten this kind of food before.
A. This is the first time I ate this kind of food.
B. This is the first time I have never eaten this kind of food.
C. This is the first time I eat this kind of food.
D. This is the first time I have ever eaten this kind of food.
Question 38. Janet said to me, “Have you ever seen a UFO?”
A.Janet told me if I had ever seen a UFO
B.Janet wanted to know whether I have ever seen a UFO
C.Janet asked me if I had ever seen a UFO
D.Janet asked me have I ever seen a UFO
Question 39. It was such a beautiful painting that everyone wanted to buy it.
A. The painting was not beautiful enough for everyone to buy.
B. The painting was so a beautiful that everyone wanted to buy it.
C. The painting was beautiful enough that everyone wanted to buy it.
D. The painting was so beautiful that everyone wanted to buy it.
Question 40. No one has asked me that question before.
A.That question has ever been asked me by no one before.
B.That question has never been asked me before by anyone.
C.I have not ever been asked that question before.
D.I have never been asked that question before.
II. Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest.
Question 6. A. recycle B. medical C. chemical D. athletic
Question 7. A. pollute B. botanic C. contaminate D. economy
Question 8. A. into B. history C. tiny D. disease
III. Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest.
Question 9. A. national B. grammatical C. medical D. chemical
Question 10. A. athletic B. historic C. dramatic D. classic
Question 11. A. scientifically B. economic C. artistic D. scientific IV. Choose the correct answer to complete each sentence.
Question 12. Water pollution can put negative __________ on our health.
A. contamination B. affects C. effects D. problems
Question 13. A: How can light pollution __________ animals? B: It can make animals change their behavior patterns.
A. cause B. make C. affect D. lead
Question 14. The dove is a universal __________ of peace.
A. symbolizing B. symbolize C. symbolic D. symbol
Question 15. The city has an atmosphere which is quite __________. You will never feel like that in other places.
A. important B. normal C. unique D. common
Question 16. __________ about the storm that stroke Hanoi last night?
A. Did you hear B. Do you heard C. Have you hear D. Did you heard
Question 17. Many people __________ because of the earthquake last week.
A. did injure B. injured C. have injured D. were injured
Question 18. When I looked at the river, I knew it __________ for a long time.
A. had contaminated B. had been contaminated C. was contaminated D. contaminated
Question 19. All flights to Ha Noi had to be cancelled __________ the storm.
A. as a result B. due to C. because D. so
Question 20. When we were young, we __________ in the river near our home.
A. used to swim B. have swum C. had swum D. were swimming
V. Find a mistake in each sentence.
Question 21. My father worked (A) in a noisy factory for (B) a long time, since (C) he suffered from hearing loss (D).
Question 22. The River Thames flows (A) through southern (B) England and connect (C) London with (D) the sea.
Question 23. Much (A) of the town was reconstruct (B) after (C) the tornado (D).
Question 24. Look at (A) those (B) grey clouds! It will (C) rain soon (D).
Question 25. Students might (A) only use the (B) laboratory once (C) a (D) week.
VI. Read the passge. And decide if the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
Living in Scotland
Scotland is the UK’s most northern country and has around 790 islands off its coasts – 130 of which have people living on them. Scotland is well known for its stunning landscapes, beautiful beaches and lochs, which are fress water lakes. There are over 600 square miles of lochs in Scotland including the most famous one, Loch Ness.
It has a population of just over five million people which is about 8.5 per cent of the whole UK population. Over 2 milion of these live in Glasgow and Edinburgh, and almost half of Scotland’s population live in the Central Belt, where both the largest city (Glasgow), and the capital city Edinburgh) are located.
Scotland also hostsone of the biggest arts festivals in the world. This is commonly known as the Edinburgh Festival but is actually made up of a number of different festivals which happen at different times of the year, though many do take place in August and September. Many people have heard of the Fringe Festival, but there are also the International Festival, the Film Festival, the Children’s Festival and the Edinburgh Mela which is an intercultural festival.
Question 26. Scottish people inhabit on over 1/6 of its all islands. _____T_____
Question 27. Scotland’s population is over 1/10 of the whole UK population. ____F______
Question 28. People in Scotland prefer living in other areas to big cities. ______T____
Question 29. There are 2 common months for Edinburgh Festival. ______T____
Question 30. There won’t be any special events exclusively for kids in this Festival. _____F_____
VII. Read the passage and answer the questions.
Technology has advanced to the point where instant communication anywhere in the world is an everyday fact of life. Technology has improved, and has a positive impact on communication as a whole in many (31) __________ . It has increased the reliability of sending messages to others, made it easier to meet new people and keep (32) __________ touch with friends. Modern communication is handled by wireless signals, undersea cables, satellites and other (33) __________ technology, ensuring the fast delivery of messages and data to any locations. The accessibility of technology also means that you don’t need to be in anyspecial locations like a post office or mail room to send a message; all you need is a cell phone. Online communication has (34) __________ the door to new ways of communicating with strangers and taking part in communities. Chat rooms, (35) __________ forums and dating sites let people meet each other and get to know more people without having to be there in person.
Question 31. A. methods B. means C. forms D. ways
Question 32. A. on B. out C. for D. in
Question 33. A. advanced B. high C. simple D. basic
Question 34. A. opened B. closed C. been opened D. been closed
Question 35. A. channel B. discussion C. cyber D. media
VIII. Choose the best sentence that can be made from the cues given.
Question 36. We/ use/ art/ communicate/ 200 years.
A. We will be using art to communicate in 200 years.
B. We will use art for communicating for 200 years.
C. We will have used art to communicating in 200 years.
D. We will be using art for communicating by 200 years.
Question 37. I/ look forward to/ hear/ you/ soon.
A. I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.
B. I am looking forward to hear from you soon.
C. So am I looking forward to hear from you soon.
D. I look forward to hear from you soon.
Question 38. The number/ English speakers/ increase/ recent years.
A. The number of English speakers increase in recent years.
B. The number of English speakers have increased in recent years.
C. The number of English speakers increased in recent years.
D. The number of English speakers has increased in recent years.
Question 39. According/ latest report/ the number/ people/ injured/ typhoon/ nearly/ 150.
A. According to the latest report, the number of people injured in the typhoon was nearly 150.
B. According to the latest report, the number of people were injured in the typhoon were nearly 150.
C. According to lastest, the number of people injured in the typhoon were nearly 150.
D. According to the lastest report, the number of people have injured in the typhoon was nearly 150.
Question 40. Tsunamis/ also/ refer/ the public/ tidal waves.
A. Tsunamis also referred to the public as tidal waves.
B. Tsunamis also refer to the public as tidal waves.
C. Tsunamis is also referred as the public as tidal waves.
D. Tsunamis are also referred to the public as tidal waves.