Choose the word that has the stress different from the rest.

1. A. official       B. punctual         C. fluency             D. imitate

2. A. creation      B. settlement        C. dialect          D. dominant

3. A. bilingual  B. establishment         C. derivative        D. immigration

4. A. stupidity   B. flexibility       C. simplicity           D. variety

5. A. popularity         B. pronunciation      C. university             D. multinational

A. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.

Question 1. A. fabulous B. administrative C. paradise D. urban

Question 2. A. bilingual B. dialect C. simmer D. pile-up

Question 3. A. attraction B. exhibition C. multinational D. question

B. Choose one word (A, B, C or D) whose stress pattern is different from the others .

Question 4. A. factor B. event C. complex D. tunnel

Question 5 A.emergency B.frustrated C.independence D.decision

Part 2 : VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURES :

Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that indicate the word/phrase which is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part.

Question 6. My father gave up smoking two years ago.

A. liked B. continued C. stopped D. enjoyed

Question 7. As a government official, Benjamin Franklin often traveled abroad.

A. widely B. secretly C. alone D. overseas

Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence.

Question 8. China is _____ far the most populated country in the world.

A. as B. by C. so D.to

Question 9. The hotel is beautifully _____ in a quiet spot near the river.

A. located B. situating C. lying D. stayed

Question 10. My friend, _____bicycle was stolen last week, has decided to buy a motorbike

A.whom B.which C. who D.whose

Question 11. You have cleaned your bike, ________?

A. have you B.do you C. haven’t you D. don’t you

Question 12. Tom: “How did you get here?" - John: “…………………”

A. I came here last night. B. I came here by train.

C. The train is so crowded. D. Is it far from here?

Question 13. Nam went to Hue city________ he could take some beautiful photos.

A. when B. although C. while D. so that

Question 14. If we recycle more , we ________________ the Earth.

A. help B. would help C. helping D. will help

Question 15. You should take your hat _____________ in the cinema. A. in B. over C. off D. down

Question 16. If he _____________ eating spicy food , he may add chili.

A. will like B. would like C. like D. likes

Question 17. Nam has taught English here ________ 10 years.

A. in B. for C. since D. from

Question 18. He asked________ it was too early to apply for the course.

A. if B. for C. when D. that

Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that indicate the word/phrase which is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part.

Question 19. She is a very generous old woman. She has given most of her wealth to a charity organization.

A. mean B. amicable C. kind D. hospitable

Question 20. The plane landed safely.

A. touched down B. took off C. Both A and B D. Neither A nor B

Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting.

Question 21. When he came, I watched a football match on TV.

A B C D

Question 22. When Andrew saw the question, he were knowing the answer

A B C

immediately.

D

Question 23. Mai has stayed on her uncle's farm for last week.

A B C D

Question 24. I'm looking forward to hear from you .

A B C D

Question 25. Would you mind if I ask you a private question?

A B C D

Part III :READING

I.Read the text below and decide which answer A, B, c, or D best fits each space.

Last week I went to an International Food Festival taking place in Hai Phong. Because the festival only (26)________place for one day, hundreds of people crowded into it. It was the biggest food festival I had ever seen. There (27)___________thirty countries participating in the festival. They brought with them traditional food specialities which reflected their unique national (28)________.I was really impressed (29)________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, (30)_______the salad requires quite a few ingredients, it is quick to make. The American chef at the festival (31)______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 (32)________my mum for lunch, and she loved it right away.

(33)________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 (34)__________time to listen to the chef give instructions on how to make this dish. However, I tried it and it was brilliant.Next year (35)______there is another food festival, I will definitely join in.

Question 26. A. ran B. took C. went D. found

Question 27. A. are B. is C was D. were

Question 28. A. cooking B. food C. foods D. cuisine

Question 29. A. by B. at C. in D. on

Question 30. A. But B. Although C. Because D. So

Question 31. A. said B. asked C. gave D.showed

Question 32. A. for B. with C. together D. like

Question 33. A. One B. Another C. Second D. Next

Question 34. A. little B. many C. enough D. few

Question 35. A. while B. as C. if D. because

II. Read the text carefully, then choose the most suitable answers (A, B, C or D).

Everyday on radio, on TV, and in the newspaper, we hear, see or read about many problems in the world, for example, pollution problems.

Air pollution is the first kind. It mostly comes from fumes released from motorbikes, cars, airplanes, trains and poisonous gases emitted from factories. Also, waste is dumped any where, even in the city where many people are living. The second pollution problem is sea pollution. Many people earn their living from fishing in the sea, and the fish they catch feed many people. But the sea has become so polluted from oil spills and factory wastes that the fish are dying. This is not only killing the fish, but is also affecting those people who eat fish.

Seldom do you find a place nowadays that is not polluted. This problem is growing more difficult everyday. We must find a good solution that makes the world a better place to live.

Question 36. We hear, see and read about problems in the world _________

A. once a week B. every day C. every week D. every year

Question 37. What causes the air pollution?

A. fumes from vehicles. B. poisonous gases from factories.

C. waste from everywhere D. All are correct

Question 38. The sea has become polluted because of _________

A. oil spills B. factories wastes

C. smoke from factories D. A and B are correct

Question 39. In order to make the world a better place to live, we _________

A. should not prevent pollution B. must find a good solution.

C. should kill the fish. D. None is correct.

Question 40. The word “This” in the passage refers to _________

A. pollution B. oil C. factory D. sea

Part IV : WRITING

A.Choose the best option:

Question 41. The old man treated the little boy badly .

A. The little boy was treated by the old man badly .

B. The little boy was badly treated by the old man .

C. The little boy badly was treated by the old man .

D. The little boy was treated badly by the old man .

Question 42. I love going to this place. It’s the noisiest place in the city.

A. Although I love going to this place, it’s the noisiest place in the city.

B. Although loving going to this place, it’s the noisiest place in the city.

C. I love going to this place although being the noisiest place in the city.

D. I love going to this place although it’s the noisiest place in the city.

Question 43. Many children like to go to Bat Trang Ceramic village. They can make their own pottery there.

A. As many children like to go to Bat Trang Ceramic village. They can make their own pottery there.

B. As many children like to go to Bat Trang Ceramic village, they can make their own pottery there.

C. Many children like to go to Bat Trang Ceramic village. As they can make their own pottery there.

D. Many children like to go to Bat Trang Ceramic village as they can make their own pottery there.

Question 44. Mary: “Do you want to come to my house tonight?”

Peter: “No, thanks. ______________________. She isn’t very well at the moment.”

A. I will visit my grandmother. B. I going to visit my grandmother.

C. I visit my grandmother. D. I am going to visit my grandmother.

Question 45. Somebody will phone Mr. Watson tonight .

A. Mr. Watson will phone tonight .

B. Tonight will be phoned to Mr. Watson by somebody .

C Mr. Watson will be phoned tonight .

D. Mr. Watson will be phoned tonight by somebody

B. Choose the correct sentence among (A, B, C or D) that uses the words given.

Question 46. If / parents / my / next exam / my / pass / I / be / very / happy /.

A. If I had passed my next exam, my parents would have been very happy.

B. If I pass my next exam, my parents will be very happy.

C. If I had passed my next exam last year, my parents will be very happy.

D. If I will pass my next exam, my parents would be very happy.

Question 47. Hoa / read / English books / have time/ wish.

A. Hoa wishes she had time not to read English books.

B. Hoa wishes she had time to read English books.

C. Hoa wishes she has time not to read English books.

D. Hoa wishes she has time to read English books.

Question 48. My sister/ get/ her laptop/ repair/ yesterday.

A. My sister got her laptop to repair yesterday.

B. My sister got her laptop repair yesterday.

C. My sister got her laptop repaired yesterday.

D. My sister get her laptop to repair yesterday.

Question 49. It/ difficult /find/ accommodation/ area/ peak season.

A. It is difficult find accommodation in my area in peak season.

B. It is difficult to find accommodation in my area in peak season.

C. It is difficult find accommodation in my area peak season.

D. It is difficult finding accommodation in my area in peak season.

Question 50.This/ call/ Chuong conical hat/ since/ make /Chuong village.

A. This is call a Chuong conical hat since it makes in Chuong village.

B. This is called a Chuong conical hat since it makes in Chuong village.

C. This is called a Chuong conical hat since it made in Chuong village.

D. This is called a Chuong conical hat since it was made in Chuong village

* Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
1. A. session B. mission C. issue D. dessert
2. A. bowl B. narrow C. owner D. vowel
3. A. bilingual B. flexible C. variety D. versatile
4. A. recipe B. official C. accent D. celery
5. A. varied B. dipped C. picked D. sliced

* Choose the word that has the stress different from the rest.
1. A. dominant B. dialect C. variety D. horseradish
2. A. shallot B. stalagmite C. souvenir D. exotic
3. A. versatile B. immersion C. delicious D. nutritious
4. A. avocado B. flexibility C. speciality D. characteristic
5. A. marinate B. safari C. imitate D. stimulating

SECTION A: PHONETICS 

I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.

1. ​A. caused  ​​B. increased ​​C. practised​​D. promised

2. ​A. fashion​​B. passion​​C. decision​​D. Russian

3.​A. describe​​B. title​​​C. license​​D. little

4. ​A. driven​​B. examine​​C. combine​​D. risen

5. ​A. challenging​​B. champagne​​C. championship​D. charity

I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.

1. A. concentrate        B. tense                       C. stressed                  D. self-aware

2. A. delighted             B. decision                  C. advice                     D. helpline

3. A. classmate           B. missing                   C. embarrass               D. pressure

4. A. adulthood           B. frustrated                C. study                       D. columnist

5. A. embarrassed       B. decisive                  C. empathize               D. dependent  

II. Choose the word whose main stressed syllable is placed differently from that of the others.

1. A. confident                        B. graduate                 C. medicine                D. encourage

2. A. depress               B. manage                   C. expect                     D. assure

3. A. wonder               B. abandon                  C. emotion                  D. important

4. A. disappointed      B. preparation             C. adolescence                        D. communicate

5. A. convince             B. guidance                 C. friendship               D. pressure     

III. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others. 

13.A. clothing       B. ethnic     C. weather  D. though

14.A. humorous  B. compose           C. decorate           D. innovate

 15.A. currency     B. business           C. compulsory      D. puppet

Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.

1.    A. enhances                       B. wishes                  C. satisfies               D. replaces

2.    A. house                              B. hour                       C. horse                    D. home

II. Choose the word (A, B, C or D)whose main stress is placed differently from the others

3.    A. limited                 B. optional                            C. disastrous                        D. natural

4.    A. complement       B. priority                              C. replacement                    D. community

20. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest.

     A. advice                            B. machine                  C. Chinese                   D. decide

21. Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D to complete the following sentence.

     They are used _________outdoors and under pressure.

A. to work                   B. to be working         C. to working              D. worked

22. Choose the underlined word or phrase that is in correct.

     Did your house built a long time ago? Be built

       A                       B           C          D

23. Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D to complete the following sentence.

     Do you mind if I turn _________the T.V? I want to watch the news.

A. off                          B. out                          C. down                      D. on

24. Choose the sentence which has the same meaning as the given one.

     She doesn’t go to China with us.

A. We wish she goes to China with us.                      B. We wish she did went to China with us.

C. We wish she went to China with us.                      D. We wish she can go to China with us.

25. Choose the best answer that is made from the given cues.

     conutries / not / those / many / to / plan / agreed / the / of

A. Many of those countries agreed not to the plan.

B. Many of those countries not agreed to the  plan.

C. Not many of those countries agreed to the plan.

D. Not of many those countries agreed to the plan.

26. Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D to complete the following sentence.

     _________him this book if he comes.  

 A. Gave                      B. Give                        C. Giving                    D. Given

27. Choose the underlined word or phrase that is in correct.

     When she came to my house this morning, I still slept. That morning

                        A     B                           C                  D

28. Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D to complete the following sentence.

             She asked me what _________.  

A. is my name             B. my name is             C. my name was         D. my name

29. Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D to complete the following sentence.

  - An: “I’ve passed my exam.” - Ba: “_________.”

A. Good luck                                                  B. It’s nice of you to say so

C. That’s a good idea.                                     D. Congratulations!

30. Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D to complete the following sentence.

     - Mary: “That’s a very nice skirt you are wearing.” - Julia: “_________.”

A. That’s nice  B. I like it                    C. That’s all right                    D. I’m glad you like it.

31. Choose the best answer that is made from the given cues.

     enough / that / money / car / we / to / didn’t / buy / have

A. We have didn’t enough money to buy that car.

B. We didn’t have enough that money to buy car.

C. We didn’t have enough money to buy that car.

D. We didn’t have money enough to buy that car.

32. Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D to complete the following sentence.

     Let’s have a drink, _________?  

A. shall we                  B. will we                   C. shall you                 D. do we

33. Choose the underlined word or phrase that is in correct.

     The weather was bad because we had to cancel our picnic. so

                            A              B               C        D

34. Choose the sentence which has the same meaning as the given one.

     We have learnt Enlish for 4 years.

A. We started to learn English 4 years.                      B. We started learning English 4 years ago.

C. We have learned to start English 4 years.              D. We have started to learn English 4 years ago.

35. Choose the best answer that is made from the given cues.

     afternoon / washes / every / he / his / Sunday / car

A. He every washes his car Sunday afternoon.         

B. He washes his car Sunday every afternoon.

C. He washes his car every afternoon Sunday.         

D. He washes his car every Sunday afternoon.

36. Choose the underlined word or phrase that is in correct.

     He lived with his grandmother since he was ten. Has lived

             A            B                          C          D

37. Choose the best answer that is made from the given cues.

     What /  favorite  / TV / programs?

A. What are your favorite TV programs?                   B. What is the your favorite TV programs?

C. What are your favorite programs TV?                   D. What is your favorite TV programs?