I. Choose the word in each group that has underlined, italic part pronounced differently from the rest.  

1. A. set   B. between   C. get    D. met  

2. A. started  B. needed   C. protected   D. stopped  

3. A. ground  B. should   C. about   D. amount  

4. A. durian  B. cucumber   C. painful   D. duty  

5. A. improve  B. coveralls   C. gloves   D. stomach 

II. Choose the best answer. 

1. London is_______ than Ho Chi Minh city. 

A. big    B. bigger   C. biggest   D.  the bigger  

2. We shouldn‘t waste too much water. We should_______.  

A. save   B. to save   C. saving   D. to saving  

3. He doesn’t need_______ more eggs. 

A. a    B. an     C. some    D any  

4. _______ language do you speak? I speak Vietnamese.  

A. which   B. where   C. when   D. how  

5. What‘s the weather like_______ the spring?  

A. at    B. on    C. in    D. for 

6. What about_______ volleyball?  

A. to play   B. playing   C. to playing  D. is playing  

7. How_______ are they going to stay? 

A. long   B. often   C much   D many  

8. How_______ milk do his cows produce? 

A. much   B. many   C. long   D. often  

9. The telephone was_______ by Alexander Bell. 

A. invent   B. invented   C. to invent    D. inventing  

10. Nguyen Du is a famous_______ in Vietnam. 

A. musician   B. designer   C. correspondent  D. poet 

III. Give the  correct form of verbs in brackets.  

1. My uncle (not/be) .......................... out of his house since he (buy) ........................ a color TV.  

2. I don’t think I (go) ....................... out tonight. I (be) ............ too tired.  

3. John is washing his hands. He (just/ repair)..................................... the TV set.  

4. Tell him (bring) .................. his bike inside. If he (leave)................ it there, someone (steal) ............................. it.  

5. Where (you/ spend) ................................. your summer holiday last year? 

IV. Choose the best word to complete the passage below.   

Most people think (1)______ computers are very modern inventions, products of our new technological age. But actually the idea for a computer had been worked out over 2 centuries ago by a man (2)______ Charles Babbage. Babbage was born (3)______ 1791 and grew (4)______ to be a brilliant mathematician. He (5)______ up plans for several calculating machines which he called "engines". But despite the fact that he (6)______ building some of these, he never finished any of them.  

Over the years, people have argued (7)______ his machines would ever work. Recently, however, the Science Museum in London has finished building engine based (8)______ of the Babbage's designs.  (9)______ has taken 6 years to complete and more than 4 thousand parts have been specially made. 

Whether it works or not, the machine will (10)______ on show at a special exhibition in the Science Museum to remind people of Babbage's work.  

1. A. of     B. from    C. in    D. up  

2. A. known    B. called   C. recognized   D.  written  

3. A. about    B. around   C. in    D. at  

4. A. down    B. up    C. along   D. across  

5. A. wrote    B. drew    C. took    D. made  

6. A. wanted    B. started   C. made   D. missed  

7. A. until    B. though   C. why    D. whether  

8. A. on     B. off    C. in    D. out  

9. A. He    B. One    C. It    D. They  

10. A. come    B. be    C. take    D. carry  

V.  Read the passage and choose the best answer  

"Let's have a picnic lunch in the countryside." This is easy to say nice to think about. You imagine a beautiful green field with a big tree in the middle which gives some shade from the sun. All around is lovely scenery and in the distance you can see the cows quietly eating the grass. After a meal of delicious sandwiches and raw fruit you can imagine lying in the warm sun then as darkness comes.  

You strap up your basket and drive happily home.   

But it doesn't always happen like this. You must not forget that flies also like raw food, that green fields are sometimes damp fields, that rain may follow the sun that peaceful cows may be unfriendly bull.  

1. What is easy to say and nice to think about? 

A. “Let’s have a picnic lunch in the countryside”. 

B. “Let’s have a picnic lunch in the mountain”. 

C. “Let‘s have a picnic lunch in the green fields”. 

D. “Let’s have a picnic lunch in the city”.  

2. Where, in your imagination, is the big tree? 

A.  It’s in the middle of a beach. 

B.  It’s in the middle of a hill. 

C.  It’s in the middle of a beautiful stadium.  

D.  It’s in the middle of a beautiful green field.  

3. What can you imagine doing after meal? 

A. We can imagine lying in the darkness. 

B.  We can imagine lying in the warm sun. 

C.  We can imagine lying in the bedroom. 

D.  We can imagine lying in the hotel.  

4. What also likes raw fruit?  

A. Dogs also do. 

B. Lions also do. 

C. Flies also do. 

D. Chicken also do.  

5. What may follow the sun? 

A. The earth may follow the sun. 

B. The rain may follow the sun. 

C. The cows may follow the sun. 

D. people may follow the sun  

VI . Finish the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first.  

1. Keeping the environment clean is very important.  

->It‘s .....................................................................................................  

2. They will show the time machine to the public when they finish it. 

-> The time machine .................................................................................................  

3. He was delighted to receive his aunt‘s letter.  

-> He was delighted that his ......................................................................................  

4. Old car tires are recycled to make shoes and sandals.  

-> People ......................................................................................................  

5. I‘m very sad that I wasn‘t accepted in that group. 

-> I‘ m very sad not ...................................................................................................... 

 I/ (1,0 point) Choose the word in each group that has the underlined part pronounced differently from

the rest. Write the letter A, B, C or D on the answer sheet.

1. A. stopped                          B. needed                    C. looked                    D. watched

2. A. think                               B. there                       C. this                          D. though

3. A. seat                                 B. read                        C. wear                        D. meal

4. A. boxes                              B. classes                     C. loves                       D. watches

5. A. turn                                 B. burn                        C. curtain                    D. bury

II/ (3,0 points) Choose the best word or phrase to complete the following sentences. Write the letter A, B, C or D on the answer sheet. 1. I ______ stamps since 2008.             A. collect                     B. am collecting          C. collected                 D. have collected 2. She suggests ______ garbage bins around the school yard.             A. put                          B. to put                      C. putting                    D. to putting 3. I will lend you my bike if you ______ it back before Friday.             A. bring                       B. brought                   C. brings                      D. were bringing 4. Ann is too busy these days. She has ______ free time.             A. a little                     B. little                        C. few                                     D. a few 5. He will be in Singapore from Monday ______ Thursday.             A. by                           B. to                            C. at                            D. in 6. He spoke slowly in order to make himself ______.             A. clear                        B. clearly                     C. clearance                 D. clarify 7. The police must try to catch the men ______ drive dangerously.             A. which                     B. who                        C. whom                     D. where 8. He grew very quickly and soon he was ______ his brother.             A. more big than         B. so big than              C. too big than            D. as big as 9. They often come to see their friends on Sunday, ______?             A. do they                   B. are they                   C. don’t they               D. aren’t they 10. The Smiths are not responsible parents. They don’t ______ their children very well.             A. look after                B. take after                C. take care                 D. look for 11. The kitchen ______ be dirty because Lien has just cleaned it.             A. may                        B. mustn’t                   C. can’t                       D. should  12. Auld Lang Syne is a song ______ is often sung on New Year’s Eve.             A. who                        B. whose                     C. whom                     D. which 13. Nga is hungry ______ she hasn’t eaten all day.             A. but                          B. or                            C. so                            D. because 14. The ______ polluted atmosphere in some industrial regions is called "smog".             A. heavily                    B. largely                     C. many                       D. fully 15. Mr. Pike: "John, you've written a much better essay this time." - John: "______"             A. Writing? Why?                                           B. Thank you. It's really encouraging.             C. You're welcome.                                        D. Forget it.

* PRONUNCIATION: Choose the options whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest 1. A. watched. B. lived C. talked D. stopped 2. A. thank. B. mother C. teeth D. health 3. A. dimmed B. travelled C. passed D. stirred 4. A.then B.thank C.there D.this 5. A. tested B. marked C. presented D. founded 6. A. receive B.calm C.cold D.can 7. A. cactus. B. coach C. cyclone D. drastic 8. A. weave B. team-building C. dream D. great 9. A. other B. grandfather C. thank D. feather 10. A. precious B. brick C. musician D. special * VOCABS AND GRAMMAR: *Circle the best answer among A, B, C or D. 1. My hometown city now is……….than it was several years ago. A. as large. B. the largest C. larger D. more large. 2. My sister ……………. for you since yesterday. A. is looking B. was looking C. has been looking D. looked 2. I have gone to Hoi An for several times. It is famous for ………….. A. lanterns B. silk C. drums D. potery 3. Christopher Columbus _______ American more than 500 years ago. A. discovered B. has discovered C. had discovered D. had been discovering 4. The car ................... by my father yesterday. A. has been washed B. washed C. was washed D. were washed 5. This book …………….. into English tomorrow. A. translates B. will be translated C. will translate D. is translated 6. I …………… Texas State University now. A. am attending B. attend C. was attending D. attended 7. She turned……………my invitation because she didn't want to move. A. up B. off C. down D. on 8. Their house ………….. every year. A. is painting B. was painted C. is painted D. has been painted 9. This river now is much less…….than before. People must try to keep the river clean. A. polluting B. polluted C. pollution D. pollutes 10. He has been selling motorbikes ………………... A. ten years ago B. since ten years C. for ten years ago D. for ten years 11. Please ……………the lights and the fans before leaving the room. A. turn up B. turn on C. turn down D. turn off 12. A letter to aunt Molly …………. a few hours ago. A. has been sent B. was sent C. is sent D. had been sent 13. When did your grandparents set …………………….pottery this workshop? A. up B. off C. in D. out 14. Homework ………… by students yesterday. A. wasn’t done B. wasn’t made C. hasn’t been done D. isn’t done 15. Their house …………… every year. A. is painting B. was painted C. is painted D. has been painted 16. We ………Hue citadel at that time last year. A. visits B. were visiting C. visited D. has visited 17. Which phrase of verb is similar to " CHECK" You should use a dictionary to CHECK the meaning of new words. A. look after B. look for C. look up D. look at 18. Why don’t we go to Da Nang city on the weekend? - “………………” A. That’s a reason B. That’s a trip C. That’s a fine day D. That’s a good idea 19. In Viet Nam, it is normally……………. in the South than in the North. A. hot B. hotter C. hottest D. hoter 20. My sister …………..to Hue before she went to Nha Trang with her family. A. had travelled B. would travel C. travelled D. will travel 21. Ho Chi Minh city is ………….. than Hanoi. A. big B. bigger C. biggest D. biger 22. He is studying for his final exams and he always feel……... A. happy B. worried C. relaxed D. delighted 23. The food is …………… than the last time I ate it. A. badder B. bad C. worse D. worst 24. They didn’t go to Bat Trang village ...............the weather was bad. A. in order to B. so that C. although D. because 25. The tourist company was ………….. down the street than I had thought A. farther B. far C. farer D. farest 26. This beautiful picture ……………. on the wood surface many years ago. A. was cast B. is carved C. was carved D. is cast Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word from the box to complete the passage. There’s much more water than land on the ___(1) ___ of the earth. The seas and oceans cover nearly ___(2) ___ of the whole world, and only one-fifth of___ (3) ___ land. If you traveled over the earth in different directions, you would have to spend ____(4) ___ more of your time ____(5) ___ on water that on roads or railways. We sometimes forget that for every mile of land ____(6) ___ four miles of water. There’s so much water in the surface of our earth that we ___(7) ___ to use two words to describe. We use the word SEAS ___(8) ___ those parts of water surface which ____(9) ___ only few hundreds of mile, the word OCEANS to describe the huge area of water ___(10) ___ are thousands of miles wide and very deep. 1. A. cover B. surface C. outer D. outside 2. A. four-fives B. four-fifth C. four fifths D. fourth-fifths 3. A. it is B. it’s C. its D. them are 4. A. many B. much C. few D. too 5. A. to move B. move C. moved D. moving 6. A. there are B. there is C. there has D. have 7. A. must B. should C. have D. would 8. A. describing B. describes C. describe D. to describe 9. A. is B. are C. has D. will be 10. A. that’s B. which C. where D. whose Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word from the box to complete the passage. Hi Thi, I am wondering if you could give ____(1)______ some advice My last semester exam is coming up in a few days. I have to go to school and ___(2) _______extra classes, study for an English oral contest. When I ___(3)________ home from extra classes at 7 pm and I have to eat dinner. When it's 8:30 pm, I do my homework. When I'm done it's almost 9 pm and I study for another hour. I go to bed at 10pm. I haven't got enough sleep and I'm really tired. I'm ___(4)______ I'm freaking out now. Could you give me some ____(5)__________? Thanks a lot. Ngoc 1. A. me B. mine C. I D. my 2. A. took B. take C. taking D. taken 3. A. turn on B. look after C. come back D. get over 4. A. frustrates B. frustrating C. frustrate D. frustrated 5. A. advisable B. advise C. advising D. advice ISAAC NEWTON Isaac Newton, one of the __(1)__ scientists, was born __(2)__ December 25th, 1642 in a small village __(3)__ Wool Thorpe in England. His father was a poor __(4)__. When the boy was fourteen, his father died. Newton __(5)__ school and helped his mother on the farm. __(6)__ he was fun __(7)__ physics and mathematics, Newton was sent to school. __(8)__ he left high school, Newton studied at Cambridge University. In 1667 he became __(9)__ professor on mathematics at the university. His greatest discovery is the __(10)__ of gravitation. He died in 1727. 1. A. great B. greatest C. most great D. greater 2. A. in B. on C. at D. a and b 3. A. in B. at C. on D. of 4. A. farmer B. apprentice C. bookbinder D. blacksmith 5. A. went B. sent C. left D. run 6. A. So B. So that C. Because D. Because of 7. A. in B. of C. at D. about 8. A. For B. While C. Before D. After 9. A. an B. one C. a D. the 10. A. law B. invention C. foundation D. operation Read the passage carefully and answer the questions below. The ancient town of Hoi An lies on the Thu Bon River, 30 km south of Da Nang. It was formerly a major trading center in Southeast Asia between the 16th and 17th centuries. Hoi An is famous for its old temples, pagodas, small tile-roofed houses and narrow streets. All the houses were made of wood and their pillars were carved with ornamental design. All visitors to Hoi An are commended a visit to the Assembly Hall of Cantonese Chinese Congregation. This house was built in 1855 and still keeps many precious objects that belonged to the Chinese community of Hoi An. Another attractive address to tourists is Tan Ky House, which was conducted nearly two centuries ago as house of a Vietnamese merchant. The house now looks almost exactly as it did in the early 19th century. In recent years, Hoi An has become a popular tourist destination in Viet Nam. In 1999, it was certified by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site. Q36: When was it formerly a major trading center in Southeast Asia? A. between the 16th and 17th B. between the 12th and 15th C. between the 14th and 18th D. between the 17th and 19th Q37: Where is the ancient town of Hoi An? A. lies on the Thu Bon River B. lies on the Hien Luong River C. lies on the Ben Hai River D. lies on the Mekong River Q38: When was Hoi An recognized as a world Heritage site? A. in 2009 B. in 1989 C. in 2019 D. in 1999 Q39: What is Hoi An famous for? A. old temples, small tile-roofed houses B. old temples, pagodas, small tile-roofed houses and narrow streets. C. its old temples, pagodas D. small tile-roofed houses and narrow streets. Q40: When were most of houses built in Hoi An? A. in the 17th century B. in the 16th century C. in the 19th century D. in the 18th century * REWRITE THESE SENTENCES: 1.There is no one better than my father.  My father…………………………………………………………………….. 2. Tom delivers the mail every day  The mail………………………………………. 3. Mr. John manages the export division  the export division ……………………………………… 4. Somebody calls the president every day  The president ………………………………………… 5. The manager offers me several jobs.  I …………………………………………………………………………… . 7. The last exhibition was more interesting than this one. This exhibition ……………………………………………………………….. 8.The white car is cheaper than the black car.  The black car is …………………………………….. . 9. The teacher corrects our exercises  our exercises ………………………………………….. 10. Alfred Bernard Nobel invented Dynamite many years ago. Dynamite…………………………………………………………………..

I. Choose the word in each group that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest.1. A. type B. typhoon c. typing D. tyranny2. A. chaos B. channel C. chamber D. charter3. A. daisy B. describe C. basic D. system4. A. argument B. particular c. architect D. hardship5. A. which B. whole c. whatever D. whistle

II. Choose the correct answer A, B, c, or 0 to complete the following sentences.6. -“Would you like to have dinner with me tomorrow?”A. I hope that tomorrow is gladB. I am sorry I have an extra class tomorrowc. Hope to see a lot of fun tomorrowD. All right, you are so generous7. Better life habits can reduce your______of getting a heart attack.A. emergency B. risk C. danger D. threat8. When your immune______is weak, you can catch colds easily.A. structure B. body C. system D. organ9 .1 had a painmy head because I did not wear helmet when riding bicycle.A. on B. of C. with D. in10. It took me a lot of time______what the aim of the game was.A. focus B. concentrate C. grasp D. consider11. Don’t be_______. Everything will be fine!A. pessimistic B. optimistic C. happy D. disappointed12.1 am so___________ under the assignments at the moment. Terrible!A. iced B. snowed C. fogged D. tired13. Could you lend me some money to _ _ _ _ me over until i get paid?A. hand B. tide C. help D. meet14. The Sears Tower can be.______the peak which human beings have everachieved in skyscraper construction.A. thought B. considered C. believed D. said15. You better think_____ a good excuse why you did not come to the meeting.A. up B. on C. of D. about16.1 am in a real______ and I do not know what to do.A. dilemma B. paradox C. query D. nuisance17. She thinks that he should______ the fact that their relationship is over.A. catch up with B. face up to C. keep up to D. come up with18.1 am going to ______ up on what all the road signs mean before my driving test.A. learn B. swot C. look D. catch19. The moss would like me to ______the report to include material costs.A. reform B. rewrite C. revise D. redo20. Hope that bad weather will not______your summer holiday.A. worsen B. deteriorate C. harden D. spoil

IV. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the correct word(s) for each of the numbered blanks.Everyone must be aware (36)______of the necessity of a first aid kit in theirhome and car. Businesses corporations must have necessary first aid supplies, (37) -________ somewhere in their facility. If the building is large, they should have (38) ______kits in each section.It is important to have first aid kits, because they (39)______ someone who isinjured, to be rapidly treated with basic first aid before they can be property treated at the local hospital. Therefore in emergency circumstances, someone should know where the (40)______first aid kit is located and how to use the contents within it.First aid kits are designed to (41)______non-emergency situations that do notneed a doctor and to provide instant care in emergency situations. Every first aid kit has basic items that are used to treat minor injuries and (42) _______ stop or reduce the chances of infection.There are also first aid kits for burns, kitchens and special industries. Having one first aid kit with you does not mean that you are waiting for an accident to happen. Accidents are a reality in life, so (43)_____ we like it or not, it is always best to be ready.

First aid kits for the office or home should be purchased in a size that meets the (44)______of the number of people potentially using the kit. It can be large or small, but should always have crucial first aid items. The kit can provide you (45)______the assurance that minor injuries can be dealt with in a quick manner.36. A. with B. of c. on D. at37. A. erected B. sheltered c. located D. constructed38. A. single B. connective c. separate D. common39. A. empower B. permit c. allow D. authorize40. A. farther B. furthest c. nearer D. nearest41. A. cure B. ease c. avoid D. treat42. A. luckily B. possibly c. hopefully D. fortunately43. A. where B. whether c. when D. what44. A. necessities B. commands c. demands D. requirements45. A. with B on c. for D. in

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

1. a. looked                             b. watched                              c. stopped                    d. carried

2. a. worked                            b. lived                                    c. enjoyed                    d. listened

3. a. stopped                            b. wanted                                c. needed                     d. fitted

4. a. decorated                        b. forced                                  c. asked                       d. liked

5. a. bath                                 b. father                                   c. theater                     d. health

6. a. study                               b. success                                c. surprise                    d. sugar

7. a. children                           b. charity                                 c. charm                       d. champagne

8. a. danger                             b. angry                                   c. Language                 d. passage

I. Choose the word in each group that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest:

      1. A. required                    B. opened                                C. solved                   D. worked

      2. A. bag                           B. face                                     C. pants                                                               D. fashion 

3. A. climate                     B. tropical                               C. official                                                       D. capital 

4. A. hit                             B. house                                  C. hour                                                           D. holiday

5. A. tide                           B. public                                 C. sight                                                           D. provide

      6. A. grade                        B. nature                                 C. exchange                                                          D. village                               

7. A. wants                        B. listens                                 C. looks                                                          D. develops

8. A. mother                      B. hobby                                 C. modern                                                      D. horror

9. A. apartment                 B. already                                C. across                                                        D. another

10. A. cough                     B. enough                                C. weigh                                                        D. laugh

11. A. thanks                     B. think                                   C. there                                                          D. three

12. A. measure                  B. Easter                                 C. each                                                          D. eager

13. A. group                      B. route                                   C. soup                                                          D. cousin

14. A. luggage                  B. pull                                     C. funny                                                        D. bulb

15. A. comic                     B. cotton                                 C. city                                                           D. computer                           

I. Choose the word in each group that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest

1. A. talked                             B. fitted                                  C. needed                    D. visited

2. A. houses                            B. misses                                 C. glasses                    D. mixes

3. A. stamp                              B. sew                                     C. opposite                  D. bookstore

4. A. milk                                B. library                                 C. dinner                     D. polish

5. A. play                                B. education                            C. small                       D. stay

6. A. played                            B. frightened                           C. excited                    D. bored

7. A. hand                               B. transport                             C. character                 D. celebration

8. A. washed                           B. attended                             C. decided                  D. disappointed

II. Choose the best answer for each of the following sentences .

1 . When I was a boy, I ....................................... tea to coffee.

A. prefer                      B. preferred                 C. prefers                    D. preferring

2. He was only thirteen, but he ate ........................................ his father did 

A. as much as              B. more that                C. much than               D. as much than

3. Every girl ought to learn ................................... to cook.

A. what                       B. when                       C. how                                    D. where

4. John enjoys ………………………..……… tennis.

A. playing                   B. play                         C. played                     D. to play

5. …………………..……… coffee without milk is yours?

A. The                         B. An                          C. A                            D. Ø

6. Video  games can be ....................................

A. addictive                B. wonderful               C. interesting               D. beautiful 

7. Could you show me the way  ……………. . . . .. the railway station please?

A. near to                    B. at                            C. next                                    D. to

8. “Was the competition a success ?” “Yes, ........................... people took part in it than usual”.

A. more                       B. fewer                      C. less                          D. many

9. The meat of a pig is ................................. 

A. beef                                    B. pork                        C. chicken                   D. lamb  

10. Some scientists spend most of their lives ...................at rocks. 

A. look                        B. looking                   C. looked                    D. to look 

I.  Choose the word in each group that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest :

1.         a. locate                             b. celebrate                        c. nominate                       d. private

2.         a. hobby                            b. honest                           c. humor                            d. hole

3.         a. dynamite                        b. terrify                            c. symbol                           d. deny

4.         a. love                                b. oven                              c. prove                             d. lovely

5.         a. account                          b. aboard                           c. acquaintance                 d. alien

6.         a. voice                              b. volume                          c. volcano                          d. volunteer

7.         a. crazy                              b. sample                           c. grade                             d. spacecraft

8.         a. spot                                b. object                            c. hole                                d. model

9.         a. launder                          b. laundry                         c. laugh                             d. launch

10.       a. catalogue                       b. card                               c. catwalk                          d. hat

II.  Pick out the word that has the main stressed syllable different from the others :

1.         A. conclusive                    B. evidence                       C. mineral                          D. terrify

2.         A. capture                         B. infant                            C. precious                        D. aboard

3.         A. exist                              B. gemstone                      C. planet                            D. public

4.         A. creature                        B. object                            C. sample                          D. despite

5.         A. wonderful                    B. volunteer                      C. disappear                      D. disappoint

6.         A. reputation                     B. description                    C. suggestion                    D. pollution

7.         A. economic                      B. volcano                         C. psychedelic                   D. scientific

8.         A. priority                         B. terrify                           C. identify                         D. compulsory

9.         A. earthquake                    B. evidence                       C. disappear                      D. slavery

10.       A. generous                       B. humorous                      C. precious                        D. mysterious