TEST 1

I. Choose the words whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group.

1. A. particularity                    B. collaboration           C. manage                               D. action

2. A. fresh                                B. preservation               C. entertain                              D. specific

3. A. delighted                          B. continued                C. decided                               D. minded

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

4. A. dogsled                            B. fatal                         C. igloo                                    D. downtown

5. A. illiterate                           B. entertainment           C. ability                                  D. especially

III. Choose the option (A, B, C or D) that best completes each of the following sentences.

6. I didn’t recognize her at the party last night. She__________ up beautifully.

A. got                           B. took                         C. dressed                                D. talked

7. Jenny draws very badly. She wish she______ better.  A. draw B. to draw         C. drew            D. drawn

8. I don’t think Jane will leave this Sunday. - I wish__________.            

A. she won’t                 B. she wouldn’t C. she will                                D. she isn’t

9. Due to personal______, they are not friends any more.  A. interest       B. conflicts      C. skills   D. concerns

10. This residential area used__________ a huge landfill.  A. being         B. been      C. was         D. to be

11. Raising roosters for cockfighting__________ heavy investments in time and labour.

A. requests                   B. requires                   C. satisfies                               D. asks

12. They are running a__________ program to help these kids read and write better.

A. social skills              B. cognitive                  C. literacy                                D. stress-coping

13. “If I were you, I would start working on the assignments well before the deadline”, she_______ me.

A. offered                    B. advised                    C. complained                          D. promised

14. My parents sometimes don’t understand me. I wish they were in my__________.      

A. shoes                       B. sleeves                     C. hands                                  D. boots

15. A large percentage of the rural population was__________.  A. rich  B. illiterate       C. famous        D. ill

16. In Germany there is a__________ of giving workers a say in how their company is run.

A. tradition                   B. practice                    C. behaviour                            D. habit

Choose the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences.

17. Men are usually the breadwinner of the family. A. boss       B. owner          C. worker         D. supporter

18. My grandparents didn’t have a mobile phone, so they used to talk face to face. 

A. facing them             B. in person                  C. looking at them                    D. seeing them

Choose the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences.

19. What music is serious and traditional Western European music?

A. uncommon               B. incorrect                  C. impossible                           D. irregular

20. Like my grandparents, people used to go bare-footed, even in winter.

A. without shoes           B. with shoes                C. on foot                                D. for a walk

21. There used to being a mobile movie team coming to my village every month.

A. being                       B. coming                    C. to                             D. every

22. We are in compete with four other companies for the contract.

A. compete                  B. four                         C. for               D. contract

23. I find it’s hard to walk now. I’ve been bare my feet all day.

A. find                         B. hard             C. now             D. bare

24. The centre offers activities for everyone, whatever your age or mental condition.

A. offers                      B. for               C. whatever     D. mental

25. The elders wish all of our traditions was preserved by the next generations.

A. which                      B. of                C. was                                      D. next

V. Choose the option (A, B, or C) that best completes each numbered blank in the passage.

RICKSHAW IN VIETNAMESE LIFE

It is just simple and ordinary as its (26)__________ No noisy sound from engines, no obscure smoke and no spending too much for commuting. From a long time ago, Vietnamese people have thought of the rickshaw  as  a  (27)_______ means of transportation when going out. It is not only close-knit to Vietnamese but also connected strongly with the foreigners (28)_______ all of them were attracted by this unique means at the first time visiting Viet Nam.

The rickshaw has existed for a long time in Vietnamese life, and become quite necessary as the (29)__________ in a body. Not only the Vietnamese feel (30)__________ to rickshaw, foreigners are also impressed by this unique vehicle. They will be fond of sitting on the rickshaw for a (31)__________ tour around Sword Lake or a round on the streets to (32)__________ dreamy and peaceful photos in the ancient citadel.

Traveling in a rickshaw is the time for peacefully (33)____ windy sunset and bright sunrises on the beach of NhaTrang or Da Nang or elsewhere. How pleasant it is for you to enjoy a relaxing feeling on the short (34)_____ trip.

Vietnam is becoming more and more modern; however, rickshaw still (35)__________ through the time and has a stand in the minds of the residents.

26. A. presence            B. appearance               C. judgment                             D. performance

27. A. shared               B. recognized               C. friendly                               D. familiar

28. A. although            B. as                             C. but                                       D. while

29. A. breath               B. air                            C. rest                                      D. recovery

30. A. close                 B. closed                      C. closest                                 D. closing

31. A. sight                  B. sighting                    C. sightseeing                           D. sightseer

32. A. catch                 B. take                         C. bring                                    D. keep

33. A. welcome           B. welcoming               C. being welcomed                   D. welcomed

34. A. city                   B. town                          C. urban                                   D. field

35. A. keeps                B. continues                 C. lives                                     D. survives

VI. Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.

Nowadays, teenagers have changed considerably in comparison to the teens in the past in how they spend their free time.

This is a “technology” generation. For teens in today’s world, mobile phones, the Internet, and TV are essential parts of their everyday life. Most teenagers prefer watching TV and surfing the Internet to reading books. They don’t like reading because watching TV is easier and they don’t have to use their own imagination. Teenagers prefer to spend free time in front of a computer rather than to do physical activities such as playing football, riding bikes or going swimming. According to a recent study, teenagers growing up in the 1970s and 1980s enjoyed more than two hours of outside play each weekday, and a further nine hours at weekends, whatever the weather. However, today's teens play outside for just over an hour each weekday, and fewer than five hours on Saturdays and Sundays.

Teens now often communicate to their friends by instant messages instead of talking face-to-face. When they want to share their feelings or some private thoughts, they will post them on Facebook. This makes it easier to get comments or receive encouragement from friends. Keeping a diary is out of date now.

Teens now spend more time meeting friends in places like fast food restaurants or cafes. They like to eat fast food, greasy food and sugary drinks more than home-cooked meals. This leads to obesity.

In conclusion, the lifestyle of teenagers has changed a lot compared to the past. Parents should encourage their children to play outdoors more. This helps them not only stay active and healthy but also socialize with friends as well as create treasured childhood memories.

36. What is NOT mentioned as the differences among teens now and then?

A. Entertainment          B. Behavior                  C. Eating habits            D. Playing sports

37. Why do today’s teens prefer watching TV to reading books?

A. Because they don’t have to imagine.             B. Because they are lazy.

C. Because they like playing sports                               D. Because they hate going to the library.

38. The underlined word “this” refers to__________.

A. eating at home         B. eating  habit               C. going on a diet                     D. eating out habit

39. According to the passage, teens now use computers __________.

A. to shop for clothes online      B. to book tables at a restaurant C. to communicate       D. to order fast food

40. This passage is about__________.   A. the technology teenagers’ use             B. the generation gap

C. the differences between teenagers today and in the past          D. the teenagers’ eating habit

VII. Mark A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.

41. Many schools are overcrowded because there are so many children in Viet Nam.
A. I wish schools weren't overcrowded.          B. I wish schools were overcrowded.                                                     
C. I wish schools aren’t overcrowded.            D. I wish schools are overcrowded.                                                     

42. Many small children don't learn how to swim so they often suffer from drowning.
A. I wish small children learn how to swim.        B. I wish small children did learn how to swim.
C. I wish small children learned how to swim.    D. I wish small children didn’t learn how to swim.
43. In the Mekong Delta, small children go through some foot bridges in order to get to school.
A. I wish small children in the Mekong Delta did go through some foot bridges in order to get to school.

B. I wish small children in the Mekong Delta didn't go through some foot bridges in order to get to school.

C. I wish small children in the Mekong Delta go through some foot bridges in order to get to school.

D. I wish small children in the Mekong Delta went through some foot bridges in order to get to school.

44. Kindergarten teachers don't have training courses in making handmade teaching materials.

A. I wish kindergarten teachers had training courses in making handmade teaching materials.

B. I wish kindergarten teachers have training courses in making handmade teaching materials.
C. I wish kindergarten teachers don’t have training courses in making handmade teaching materials.
D. I wish kindergarten teachers didn’t have training courses in making handmade teaching materials.
45. Children from poor families can't go to school because they have to earn money support their families.

A. I wish children from poor families could go to school.  B. I wish children from poor families can’t go to school.

C. I wish children from poor families couldn’t go to school.  D. I wish children from poor families can go to school.

VIII. Complete sentences using the words/ phrases given in their correct forms. You can add some more necessary

46. overhead projector/ very reliable tool/ used/ display images/ screen/ or/ wall.
A. An overhead projector is a very reliable tool used to displaying images on a screen or a wall.

B. An overhead projector is a very reliable tool used to display images on a screen or a wall.
C. An overhead projector is a very reliable tool used to displayed images on a screen or a wall.
D. An overhead projector is a very reliable tool use to display images on a screen or a wall.
47. It/ used/ be/ feature/ both/ classrooms/ business meetings.
A. It use to being a feature in both classrooms and business meetings.
B. It used to be a feature in both classrooms and business meetings.
C. It used to being a feature in both classrooms and business meetings.
D. It use to be a feature in both classrooms and business meetings.
48. technology/ overhead projector/ very simple/ compared/ that/ modem LCD projector.
A. The technology of an overhead projector is very simple compared with that of a modem LCD projector.

B. The technology of an overhead projector is very simple compared in that of a modem LCD projector.
C. The technology of an overhead projector is very simple compared to that of a modem LCD projector.
D. The technology of an overhead projector is very simple compared for that of a modem LCD projector.
49. LCD projectors/ several advantages/ because/ they/ smaller/ brighter/ durable/ overhead projectors.
A. LCD projectors have several advantages because they are smaller, brighter, and more durable than overhead projectors.  

B. LCD projectors has several advantages because they are smaller, brighter, and more durable than overhead projectors.   

C. LCD projectors having several advantages because they are smaller, brighter, and more durable than overhead projectors.    

D. LCD projectors had several advantages because they are smaller, brighter, and more durable than overhead projectors.
50. They/ good facilities/ displaying images/ videos/ classrooms.
A. They are good facilities on displaying images and videos in classrooms.

B. They are good facilities in displaying images and videos in classrooms.

C. They are good facilities with displaying images and videos in classrooms.

D. They are good facilities for displaying images and videos in classrooms.

III. Dear Sir and Madam.

1. I saw/ advertisement /the Internet.

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2. I/ be/ interested in/ apply / position/ sales clerk/ your travel agency.

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3. I believe/ I/ be suitable/ the job/ as I/ be/ sociable person/ good telephone manner.

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4. I also have/ experience/ work/ travel agency/ unfortunately/ close down.

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5. This means/ I/ familiar/ computer systems/ booking/ holidays.

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6. I / get/ college diploma/ Travel and Tourism/ and/ speak French fluently/

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7. I/ start work immediately/ and be available/ interview/ any time

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8. I look forward/ hear/ you.

I. Write complete sentences to have a paragraph talking about how people in a Japanese family share the housework.

1. In / typical family / Japan / different members / have / roles / responsibilities / perform.

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2. The father / take / care / his family / earning / living / guiding / children / making / important decisions.

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4. the mother / manager / household chores. / She / homemaker / family.

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5. She / plan / menu / do / shopping / and / prepare / family meals.

......................................................................................................................................................6. Today, however, both mother / father / share roles / homemaking / breadwinning.

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7. son / family / help / father / some household activities / such / doing simple home repair.

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8. daughter / family help / mother / do some of the household tasks / like grocery shopping, / cooking, washing dishes, cleaning, and keeping the house tidy.

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......................................................................................................................................................9. She / also / help / taking care / younger brothers or sisters.

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10. In short / every member / the family / should / do some kind / household work / make / home / beautiful

and happy place / live in.

Fill in each blank with one appropriate preposition.

1. This book contributes little ...............our understanding of the subject.

2. Children might benefit a lot .............. sharing housework with their parents.

3. Parents are recommended to collaborate …………………… teachers in educating children.

4. It is unfair to state that a woman’s job is to look .............. everyone in the family and takes care ...........… the house

5. Parents should set good examples …………………… their children.

6. Skeletal system of the body is made ………….. ……………. our bones.

7. A healthy balance …………. work and play ensures that everyone has a chance to enjoy their lives.

8. He and his wife shared a passion .............. classical music.

9. I haven’t made …………………… my mind yet.

10. This figure graduated .................... a very famous music school and devoted his life ………… arts.

11. Van Cao was remembered ………………. one of the most important musicians in VN.

12. The loser will be eliminated ………………. the contest.

13. Volunteers can try ……………. a field to see if it suits them.

14. Many people still fight …………….. our independence and freedom.

15. I knew about that job just ………………. chance

16. You can take the laptop ………………….. you because it is small and light.

17. Modern devices can help you deal ………………. these issues easily.

18. Different courses have been prepared to provide students ………………... life skills.

19. Youngsters nowadays often hang out ………. many kinds of people, so it’s difficult to control them.

20. Please, tell me some similarities and differences ……………. American culture and Vietnamese one.

Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense:

1. Bill decided (buy) ............................ a new car rather than a used one.

2. I really dislike (ask) ............................ personal question when I am on duty.

3. Gregory is a vegetarian. He ......................... (not/eat) meat.

4. I ......................... (1ook) for the manager. I can't find him anywhere.

5. We are successful because we ......................... (take) the time to talk to our customers.

6. John ......................... (deal) with all the enquiries about sales.

7. At the moment we ......................... (make) a training video for Siemens.

8. How long ......................... (she/study) German?

9. When ......................... (he/begin) to study Business Administration?

10. Who ......................... ( write ) the play Dancing at Lughnasa.

11. ......................... (you/visit) any museums when you were in Sofia

12. Henry has a perfect school record. He ......................... (not/be) sick this year.

13. Prices ......................... (go) up. Things are much more expensive this week

14. What ......................... (happen) to you. I waited all afternoon for you.

15. He ......................... already (go)......................... before I (come)......................... there.

16. After my sister (wash)......................... her clothes she (begin)......................... to study.

17. Bill ( work)......................... at the University for 40 years before he ( retire).........................

18. A: Oh. I’ve just realized. I haven’t got any money.

 B: Haven’t you? Well, don’t worry.......................you some (I/lend).

19. A: I’ve got a headache. B: Have you? Wait there and....................an aspirin for you.( I/get)

20. A: Why are you filling that bucket with water? B: ......................... the car (I/wash)

21. While I ......................... (have) a bath, someone ......................... (knock) on the door.

22. When I nearly reached the office, I suddenly ......................... (remember) I ......................... (forget) to turn off the gas stove.

23. Laura felt so tired that she ......................... fall) asleep on the sofa.

24. While Pat ......................... clean) the house, she ......................... (notice) a secret door behind the wardrobe.

25. They had a good rest when all their guests ......................... (leave).

26. When ......................... you, last play) for the national team?

27. I .........................(not, listen), so I missed what the teacher said.

28. It ......................... (rain) hard all day yesterday.

29. James ......................... (drive) home along a deserted street when he ......................... (see) a strange animal.

30. The robbers ......................... (run) away by the time the police......................... arrive).

31. I caught him (climb) ......................... over my wall. I asked him (explain) ......................... but he refused (say) ......................... anything, so in the end I had (let) ......................... him (go) .........................

32. I'm not used to (drive) ......................... on the left. When you see everyone else (do......................... it you'll find it quite easy (do) ......................... yourself.

33. It is pleasant (sit) ......................... by the fire at night and (hear) ......................... the wind (howl) ......................... outside.

34. Suddenly she burst out (cry) ............................ with the words 'I'm sick and tired of (make) ............................ soups and porridges for him. I can't go on (waste............................ my best years.'

35. I remember (enter) ............................ the post office, but I forgot (post) ............................ the letter, which is still in my briefcase.

36. Tell her (not be late) ............................ for school again.

37. The doctor persuaded the patient (stay)............................ in hospital for 3 days more.

38. Mr. Smith encouraged his children (study) ............................ Chinese.

39. We watched the little girl (walk)............................ across the street.

40. Though he often made his little sister (cry) .......................today he was made (cry) ........................ by her.

Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense:( gthich giúp em với ạ)

1. Bill decided (buy) ............................ a new car rather than a used one.

2. I really dislike (ask) ............................ personal question when I am on duty.

3. Gregory is a vegetarian. He ......................... (not/eat) meat.

4. I ......................... (1ook) for the manager. I can't find him anywhere.

5. We are successful because we ......................... (take) the time to talk to our customers.

6. John ......................... (deal) with all the enquiries about sales.

7. At the moment we ......................... (make) a training video for Siemens.

8. How long ......................... (she/study) German?

9. When ......................... (he/begin) to study Business Administration?

10. Who ......................... ( write ) the play Dancing at Lughnasa.

11. ......................... (you/visit) any museums when you were in Sofia

12. Henry has a perfect school record. He ......................... (not/be) sick this year.

13. Prices ......................... (go) up. Things are much more expensive this week

14. What ......................... (happen) to you. I waited all afternoon for you.

15. He ......................... already (go)......................... before I (come)......................... there.

16. After my sister (wash)......................... her clothes she (begin)......................... to study.

17. Bill ( work)......................... at the University for 40 years before he ( retire).........................

18. A: Oh. I’ve just realized. I haven’t got any money.

 B: Haven’t you? Well, don’t worry.......................you some (I/lend).

19. A: I’ve got a headache. B: Have you? Wait there and....................an aspirin for you.( I/get)

20. A: Why are you filling that bucket with water? B: ......................... the car (I/wash)

21. While I ......................... (have) a bath, someone ......................... (knock) on the door.

22. When I nearly reached the office, I suddenly ......................... (remember) I ......................... (forget) to turn off the gas stove.

23. Laura felt so tired that she ......................... fall) asleep on the sofa.

24. While Pat ......................... clean) the house, she ......................... (notice) a secret door behind the wardrobe.

25. They had a good rest when all their guests ......................... (leave).

26. When ......................... you, last play) for the national team?

27. I .........................(not, listen), so I missed what the teacher said.

28. It ......................... (rain) hard all day yesterday.

29. James ......................... (drive) home along a deserted street when he ......................... (see) a strange animal.

30. The robbers ......................... (run) away by the time the police......................... arrive).

31. I caught him (climb) ......................... over my wall. I asked him (explain) ......................... but he refused (say) ......................... anything, so in the end I had (let) ......................... him (go) .........................

32. I'm not used to (drive) ......................... on the left. When you see everyone else (do......................... it you'll find it quite easy (do) ......................... yourself.

33. It is pleasant (sit) ......................... by the fire at night and (hear) ......................... the wind (howl) ......................... outside.

34. Suddenly she burst out (cry) ............................ with the words 'I'm sick and tired of (make) ............................ soups and porridges for him. I can't go on (waste............................ my best years.'

35. I remember (enter) ............................ the post office, but I forgot (post) ............................ the letter, which is still in my briefcase.

36. Tell her (not be late) ............................ for school again.

37. The doctor persuaded the patient (stay)............................ in hospital for 3 days more.

38. Mr. Smith encouraged his children (study) ............................ Chinese.

39. We watched the little girl (walk)............................ across the street.

40. Though he often made his little sister (cry) .......................today he was made (cry) ........................ by her.

Part 1: 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 25 to 28. (1.0 pt).

            English is the (25)_________ important language in the world today. A very large number of people understand and use English in all parts of the world. Indeed, English is very useful language. If we know English, we can go to any place or country we like. We shall not find it hard to (26)_________ people understand what we wish to say.English also helps us to learn all kinds of subjects. Hundreds of books are written in English everyday in all countries to teach people many useful things. The English language has therefore helped to spread ideas and knowledge to all the corners of the world. There is no subject that cannot be learned in the English language.

            As English is used so much everywhere in the world, it has helped to make the countries of the world become more (27)_________ with one another. The leaders of the world use English to understand one another. The English language has therefore also helped to spread better understanding and friendship among countries of the world. Lastly, a person (28)_________ knows English is respected by people. It is for all these reasons that I want to learn English.

Question 25: A. most                         B. mostly                     C. chiefly                    D. best

Question 26: A. get                            B. let                           C. persuade                 D. make

Question 27: A. friend                       B. friendly                   C. friendship               D. friendliness

Question 28: A. what                         B. whom                     C. who                        D. whose