I. MULTIPLE CHOICE (8.0 pts)

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.

Question 1. A. honest B. honor C. hour D. honey

Question 2. A. matches B. exchanges C. encourages D. admires

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.

Question 3. A. consonant B.  finish C.  cultural D.  because

Question 4. A. university B.  electricity C.  operate D.  afternoon.

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.

Question 5. His doctor advised him to stop to smoke.

        A B C D

Question 6. Mercury is the smaller planet in the solar system and the closest to the sun.

  A     B      C             D

Question 7. My grandmother used to be telling us folktales when we were small.

        A          B    C D

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.

1. A. worked  B. cleaned  C. played  D. agreed

2. A. encounter B. about C. sound D. thought

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.

3. A. office B. police C. service D. story

4. A. education B. entertainment C. recreation D. comfortable

2. A. energy B. ordinary C. efficiency D. dynamite
3. A. collapsed B. predicted C. looked D. hoped
4. A. volleyball B. garbage C. bulb D. plumber
5. A. tidal B. nominate C. describe D. pipe
Exercise 6: Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in
the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
1. A. distinguish B. effectively C. efficiency D. innovation
2. A. standard B. abrupt C. collapse D. expect
3. A. plumber B. freedom C. priority D. slavery
4. A. parade B. erupt C. funnel D. replace
5. A. typhoon B. celebrate C. decorate D. thunderstorm

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.

9.   A. collapsed             B. dropped           C. embroidered     D. washed

10. A. thunderstorm                  B. therefore           C. earthquake        D. north

11. A. saving                            B. separate            C. decorate           D. pants

12. A. flood                     B. noodle              C. choose              D. foodstuff

SECTION C: Grammar and Vocabulary (3.0 pts)

Mark the letter  A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the appropriate answer to each of the following questions.

13. What would you do if you ________ one billion pound now?

    A. have                       B. have had           C. had                             D. would have

14. Food and medical supplies ________ to the flooded villages this morning.

    A. are delivered                                       B. were delivered 

    C. have been delivered                             D. delivered

15. Tom: “Congratulations on your winning!” – John: “___________”

    A. Thank you.             B. You are welcome.       C. What a pity!               D. I’m sorry.

16. Since Van arrived in the United States, he ________ a lot about life on a farm.

    A. learns                     B. learnt                C. will learn           D. has learnt

17. People made jean cloth completely from cotton ________ the 18th century.

    A. since                      B. at                      C. on                     D. in

18. Thuy’s grandmother never misses a single weather forecast on TV, ________?

    A. does she                 B. doesn’t she       C. has she              D. did she

19. Mrs. Binh asked Lam how he ________ to school every day.

   A. did go                      B. goes                  C. went                 D. has gone

20. Not many people went to see the film; ________, it received good reviews from critics.

    A. although                 B. however           C. therefore           D. but

21. Mark suggested ________ a taxi to the park after we walked too long.

    A. to take                    B. taking               C. take                  D. took

22. Lan: “You look beautiful today. I like your new hair style.” – Hoa: “___________”

    A. Oh, well done.                                               B. Shall I? Thanks.

    C. It’s nice of you you say so.                            D. I feel interesting to hear that.

23. There is raw sewage, which is pumped ________ into the sea.

    A. directly                             B. direct                 C. direction            D. indirect

24. Our mother usually holds big parties ________ our birthdays and national holidays.

   A. welcome                            B. celebrate            C. congratulate                D. decorate

SECTION D: Reading comprehension (2.0 pts)

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 t0 28. (1.0 pt)

English is widely spoken around the world. In every region, there are various distinct ways of pronunciation and speaking, these are called accents. One of the most well-known English accents in the world is British. Many people consider British accent to be the best accent (25) ________ it shows intelligence and cleverness. However, linguists, people (26) ________ study languages, said that there is no such thing as a British accent. British people don’t always have the same accent. The British Isles (27) ________ four different countries in which there is a host of regional accents. Even in the city of London, people from different (28) ________  backgrounds have their own way of speaking.

25. A. although               B. because                      C. so                     D. therefore

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

27. A. distinguish           B. establish                    C. consist of          D. come from

28. A. economic              B. economy                    C. economically    D. economizing

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 (from 29 t0 32). (1.0 pt)

Earthquake is a violent shaking of the ground; it is caused by the collision of the Earth’s outer layers. Earthquake is one of the most dangerous natural disasters to mankind. The casualties and damages caused by earthquake can be huge even when the earthquake lasts only a few seconds. In 2004, a 9.2 magnitude earthquake occurred in the Indian Ocean creating a series of tsunamis. It’s the third largest earthquake ever recorded and lasted more than 10 minutes. Waves caused by the earthquake reached the height of 30 meters. This event is one of the deadliest natural disasters in history. By the time it was over, more than 250,000 people had been killed and many coastal regions in Indonesia and nearby countries had been completely destroyed. Impact of this natural disaster is still felt till this day.

29. Which of the following would be the best title of the passage?

     A. Most Dangerous Natural Disasters.                        B. Impacts of Natural Disasters.   

     C. A dangerous Natural Disaster.                      D. An Oceanic Disaster. 

30. Which natural disaster is caused by the earthquake in the Indian Ocean in 2004?

     A. A tsunami killing 200,000 people.

     B. A number of long high sea waves coming to the land.

     C. A wave of 30-meter height.

     D. A 9.2-magnitude tsunami.

31. Which of the following is NOT true about the earthquake in the Indian Ocean in 2004?

     A. The earthquake happened in over 10 minutes.

     B. There were 250,000 victims of this disaster.

      C. The earthquake reached 9.2 magnitudes.

      D. All Asian countries were damaged by the earthquake.

32. The word “destroyed” in the paragraph is the best replaced by ________.

      A. damaged               B. collapsed                   C. evacuated                   D. caused

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.

1. A checked B naked C booked D picked

2. A huge B use C pure D hurry

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.

3. A. occupation B. attraction C. disappointment D. satisfactory

4. A. democratic B. preservation C. population D. environment

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.

5. When they are on holiday they used to go to the beach every day

A B C D

6. My brother works more hard for his exams than he does for other tests .

A B C D

7. He advised me visit the company’s website when I had time.

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.

8. Lan wishes she……………………the Asian Dialogue program last week.

A. attended B. attends C. had attended D. would attend

9. Why don't you try to come home………………….9 o'clock?

A. by B. under C. until D. up to

10. I'll wait here……………………8 o'clock.

A. since B. at C. for D. until

11. I wasn't…………………….with my exam result.

A. please B. pleased C. pleasing D. pleasant

12. She said that she………………………you some day.

A. had visited B. has visited C. will visit D. would visit

13. If you don't understand the text, don't hesitate…………………

A. ask a question B. asking a question C. to ask a question D. to be asked a question

14 The workers looked tired……………….?

A. don't they B. did they C. didn't they D. weren't they

15. Tim……………………..go fishing with his father when he was young.

A. used to B. is used to C. has used to D. was used to

16. I haven't seen you lately. We……………………three months ago.

A. last meet B. last met C. have last D. have last met

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.

17: - “ Thank you for helping me ” - Ha: “______”

A. It’s my pleasure B. No, thanks C. It’s my task D. No. My love

18: Daisy: “Can you give me a hand? ”. Mary: “_____ “

A. What? B. What can I do for you? C. I am not sure D. I am happy, too

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.

19. There is a variety of books for you to choose.

A. a wide range B. a box C. a large sum D. a large total

20 It will not be possible for my father to be on the Tet holiday together with my family.

A. won’t be impossible B will be impossible C. will be possible D. will be able

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.

21. Phong Nha – Ke Bang can be compared to a precious geological museum.

A. priceless B. worthless C valuable D. useful

22. You have revised your lessons carefully before the exam.

A. with care B. carelessly C with carefulness D alertly

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.

At 8.30 Damon got into his car. He put on his seat-belt and turned on the engine. He reversed his car out of the (23)……………..and crashed into a dustbin that was on the pavement. He didn't stop to pick it up (24)…………………continued his journey. He realized he was about to run out of petrol so he stopped at a gas station to fill up.

The lorry in front of him was going very (25)……………….and Damon was in a hurry, so he decided to

overtake it without looking to see (26)………………… the road was clear. He nearly crashed into a car which was coming towards him. The driver was furious but Damon drove on. Finally, he arrived at work. He parked his car under a 'No parking' (27)…………………. and walked into Damon's Driving School.

23. A. garden B. garage C. yard D. house

24. A and B. or C. but D. also

25. A. slowly B. quick C. outside D. inside

26. A. other B. when C.in case D. if

27. A board B. word C. sign D. piece

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.

William Henry Gates was born on 28 October 1955, in Seattle, Washington. As the principal founder of Microsoft, Bill Gates is one of the most influential and richest people in the world. In recent years he has retired from working full time at Microsoft, and has instead concentrated on working with his charitable foundation “The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.” Bill Gates is married to Melinda French in 1992 . They have three children Jennifer (1996), Rory (1999) and Phoebe (2002). With his wife, Bill Gates formed the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. He also expressed an interest in improving the standards of public school education in the US. It is estimated Gates and his wife Melinda have given away $28 billion via their charitable foundation – including $8 billion to improve global health. (foundation(n): sự sáng lập. thành lập charitable(a): thuộc về từ thiện Estimate: ước tính via: qua/ theo đường)

28. Bill Gate was born in_____

A New York B. The Capital of USA C. UK D. UAE

29. He is famous for EXCEPT his_____

A health B. his job C. wealth D. richness.

30. Now Bill Gate _________

A . is completely retied B. still works full time

C. works with his charitable foundation D. stays home with his wife

31 Bill Gates and his wife formed____

A the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation B Microsoft

C. charitable foundation D public school education in the US.

32. Bill Gate and his wife has donated ____ for their charitable foundation.

A $ 36 billion B $ 28 billion C $ 20 billion D $ 8 billion

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original sentence in each of the following question.

33. Hung can’t go climbing because he doesn’t have time.

A. I wish Hung had time to go climbing with us.

B. I wish Hung has time to go climbing with us.

C. I wish Hung will have time to go climbing with us.

D. I wish Hung can time to go climbing with us.

34. The place was very beautiful. It was worth visiting.

A. The place was worth visiting, so it was very beautiful.

B. The place was worth visiting, and it was very beautiful.

C. The place was worth visiting that it was very beautiful.

D. The place was worth visiting because it was very beautiful.

35. Tourism can make profit, but it has caused some problems to the environment.

A. However tourism can make profit, it has caused some problems to the environment.

B. Tourism can make profit however it has caused some problems to the environment.

C. However, tourism can make profit, it has caused some problems to the environment.

D. Tourism can make profit, however it has caused some problems to the environment.

36. Her suggestion to us is to raise some money for charity.

A. She suggests that we raised some money for charity.

B. She suggests that we should raise some money for charity.

C. She suggests that we are raising some money for charity.

D. She suggests that we should to raise some money for charity.

37. There were a lot of trees here before.

A. There not used to be a lot of trees here. B. There are a lot of trees here.

C. There didn’t use to be a lot of trees here. D. There used to be a lot of trees here.

38. I have no idea when I should take that test.

A. I had no idea when to take the test. B. I had no idea when take the test.

C. I had no idea when taking the test. D. I had no idea when took the test.

39. Although the weather was bad, we decided to organize the festival.

A. Despite the weather was bad, we decided to organize the festival.

B. Despite the weather bad, we decided to organize the festival.

C. Despite the bad weather, we decided to organize the festival.

D. Despite the weather wasn’t bad, we decided to organize the festival.

40. My uncle is an intelligent man. He began his own business when he was very young.

A. My uncle is an intelligent man. He set on his own business when he was very young.

B. My uncle is an intelligent man. He set out his own business when he was very young.

C. My uncle is an intelligent man. He set down his own business when he was very young.

D. My uncle is an intelligent man. He set up his own business when

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.

1. A. watches             B. misses          C. makes               D. wishes

2 A. switched                          B. looked            C. dumped             D. attended 

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.

3. A. compulsory B. technology C. academic D. liminate

4. A. population B. government C. understand D. scientific

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.

5. I sometimes wish that I will have another car.  would

          A                B                 C            D

6. Your friends went to your native village last weekend, weren’t they?  

             A                                        B               C                           D                   

7. I asked him how far was it  to the station if I went there by taxi

         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.

8. My house _________in 1986.

A. is built B. was building C. was built D. has been built

9. The doctor _________me not to stay up too late at night.

 A. advised B. suggested C. insisted D. forced

10. After he __________ his homework, he went to bed.  

A. finishes B. finished C. has finished D. had finished            

11 It looks very large and beautiful. It is _________house.

 A. a seven-room B. a seven-rooms C. seven room D. seven rooms

12. If you get up early, you _________late.

 A. weren't B. wouldn't be C. aren't D. won't be

13. It's very hot today. I wish I _________on the beach now.

A. am B. was C. were D. had been

14. 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

15 My father asked us _________too much time playing computer games.

 A. not to spending B. did not spend C. not to spend D. to not spent

16. If she ________ harder, she ________ get higher marks.       

A. worked/ will         B. works/ would      C. worked/ could D. worked/ can

17. If I were a flower, I _________a sunflower.

 A. was B. were C. will be D. would be

18. Nobody went to the party, _________?

 A. does he B. do they C. didn’t they D. did they

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.

1. A. brush     B. put    C. push    D. pull

2. A. looked    B. tried    C. stopped    D. watched

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.

3. A. summer    B. engine    C. safety    D. awake

4. A. agree    B. refuse    C. promise    D. attract

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.

5. It usually takes me a hour to finish my homework every day.    A. takes    B. a    C. to finish    D. my

6. Jose spent many time on playing computer games during COVID-19 quarantine period.    A. spent    B. many    C. playing    D. during

7. My brother insisted on going out although the heavy rain.    A. going    B. on    C. heavy    D. although

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to Indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

8. You ____________ go to bed late. It’s not good for your health.    A. shouldn’t       B. needn’t    C. can’t    D. won’t

9. ____________ the weather was so bad, we couldn’t go camping.    A. Because of    B. Because    C. In spite of    D. Although

10. He will take us to Hoi An ____________ is a UNESCO world heritage.    A. that    B. which    C. when    D. where

11. Tony works for your company, ____________?    A. does he    B. did he    C. didn’t he    D. doesn’t he

12. A lot of tourists go to Japan to go skiing ____________ winter. A. in    B. of    C. on    D. at

13. You don’t seem very ____________ about the party. Don’t you want to go tonight? A. enthusiast    B. enthusiastic    C. enthusiasm    D. enthusiastically

14. I always check my results carefully because I want to avoid ____________ mistakes. A. to making    B. make    C. to make    D. making

15. John to London since he ____________ five. A. moved - was    B. moved - has been    C. has moved – was    D. has moved - has been 

16. Laura ____________ her project if she ____________ more time now.    A. would completed – had    B. would complete – had    C. will complete – has    D. completed - would have