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Listen and choose the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Vietnam Welcomes ‘Trump’ and ‘Kim’
Question 1. In Hanoi, Vietnam Friday, cars stopped and ............at what appeared to be North Korean
leader Kim Jong Un and American President Donald Trump.
A. tourists took a second look B. passers-by took a second look
C. tourists glanced D. tourists took photographs
Question 2. Where did “Kim” hug “Trump”?
A. In front of the historic Melia Hotel
B. In front of Hilton Hotel
C. Inside Metropole Hotel
D. In front of the historic Metropole Hotel
Question 3. What nationality is Howard X?
A. American B. Australian C. Chinese D. Korean
Question 4. What happened to Howard X in Singapore last June?
A. He went on holiday there
B. He was told to stay away from Sentosa Island
C. He had an accident.
D. He was arrested by the police.
Question 5. ............ with cameras surrounded the two men at the hotel briefly before the employees
asked them to leave.
A. Reporters B. Officers C. Journalists D. Researchers
Question 6. When are the real Trump and the real Kim coming to Hanoi?
A. In a fortnight B. Next month C. Next week D. Today
Question 7. Which of the following is NOT true?
A. People prefer Trump’s hairstyle to Kim’s.
B. Duong’s hair cutting shop had 200 customers in two days.
C. People wanted to get hair styles similar to that of Kim or Trump.
D. Kim’s hair shows youth.
Question 8. Which of the following is TRUE about Tran Lam Binh?
A. He planned to sell 60 paintings in time for the meeting.
B. He was looking at the images of the two leaders in a coffee shop.
C. He’ll gift Kim and Trump his paintings when they come to his place next week.
D. He had been painting the images of the two leaders for almost two weeks.
Listen to a conversation about a job. Choose the correct answer.
Question 9. The man and woman are talking about a .............
A. full-time, permanent job B. part-time, permanent job 
C. part-time, temporary job  D. full-time, temporary job .
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Question 10. How many welfare officers are they looking for?
A. six B. three C. five D. four
Question 11. Most of the students come from .............
A. the Middle East B. the Far East. C. Eastern Europe D. Western Europe
Question 12. The welfare officers need to.............
A. be from the local area . B. know French and Spanish
C. spend long hours with people. D. know a foreign language
Question 13. Welfare officers will have to work .............
A. on the same day, Saturday or Sunday, every weekend.
B. on Saturday and Sunday, every weekend.
C. on Saturday or Sunday, on alternate weekends.
D. both Saturday and Sunday on some weekends.
Question 14. On weekdays, officers will work .............
A. every morning and every evening, until ten or eleven o’clock.
B. from early morning to late afternoon or in the afternoon and evening
C. from the morning to the evening, three days a week.
D. either during the morning and afternoon, or the afternoon and evening.

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.
The Japan of the mid-nineteenth century was a shadow of the modern economic juggernaut that
is now one of the world’s leading traders. For hundreds of years, Japan had been secluded from the
outside world by the strict policies of the rulers of Japan, the Tokugawa shoguns. With the exception
of one Dutch ship per year at the port of the Nagasaki, the Japanese refused to deal with foreign ships
or nations. Sailors shipwrecked on the Japanese islands were treated harshly and often imprisoned.
Passing vessels were refused food, water, and other provisions. With a goal to right these wrongs and
to open Japan to trade, in 1853, the United States sent its most capable man, Admiral Matthew Perry,
and four warships to open Japan to the rest of the world. The consequences of those actions are still
being felt today.
In the seventeenth century, the Japanese had opened their doors briefly to the Dutch and
allowed a trading station and Christian enclave in Nagasaki. Guns were imported as part of this trade,
and they were one of the reasons for a great upheaval that engulfed Japan for many decades, as a civil
war raged between powerful shoguns, or warlords. Finally, Tokugawa emerged as the victor and
claimed the lordship of Japan. During these upheavals, the emperor and his family had stood by
wielding no power and existed merely as a figurehead. Soon after the civil war, the Japanese
abandoned the use of guns and the art of the gun making. When Admiral Perry and his fleet arrived in
1853, they were defenseless against his awesome firepower.
Perry had three main purposes when he arrived in Japan: open the country to American trade,
get an agreement to use Japan as a coaling and provisioning station for American vessels, and provide
guarantees that Japan would aid shipwrecked American sailors. He wished to deal only with the
highest officials and rebuffed Japanese attempts to foster lower-level emissaries on him. He sailed
away to examine further the coast of Taiwan as a possible coaling station but returned to Japan the
following spring in March 1854. This time, under threat of naval bombardment, the Japanese relented
and finally signed the Treaty of Kanagawa on March 31, 1854. In addition to the three main items, the
Japanese agreed to allow an American consulate to be established. At first, only Nagasaki was open to

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American trade, but the treaty stipulated that, after five years, other ports would be opened.
The consequences of these events were far reaching for Japan and the world. Within a few
years, foreign currency began to flow to Japan, which upset its economy and caused rising inflation.
This was a precursor to the fall of the Tokugawa shoguns and the return of the emperor as the leader of
Japanese affairs in 1868. The Emperor Meiji then set a clear path for his nation, not wanting Japan to
be under the heel of the foreigners who now clamored at the heel of the foreigners of his land. Meiji
sent sailors to England to learn how to build ships and fight a modern naval war, invited German army
officers to train his soldiers, and made deals with many companies to modernize Japan’s industry,
transportation, and communications. In fact, the efforts were so successful that, by the 1980s, the
world began to view Japan as one of the great powers, more so after it defeated both China and Russia
on land and at sea in two local wars. The Russian defeat was even more astonishing since the
Europeans were unused to losing to those they considered their inferiors.
Japan’s rapid industrialized and militarization had dreadful consequences for Asia, as Meiji’s
grandson Hirohito led the nation down the path to world war, which ultimately saw the destruction of
much of Japan. The shock of this defeat still echoes through Japanese history, as does the arrival of
Perry and his warships so long ago. His efforts opened Japan to the world . Unknowingly, he
unleashed a powerful force, with the Japanese not willing to be subjugated to foreign domination. In
the long run, Japan has become part of the global culture and has offered more to the world than could
have ever been imagined when Perry’s ships first dropped anchor on that fateful day in the past.
Question 15. The word “they” in the passage refers to ………….
A. powerful shoguns B. Admiral Perry and his fleet
C. the emperor and his family D. the Japanese
Question 16. According to paragraph 3, Admiral Perry’s mission to Japan eventually ………...
A. failed to achieve any concrete objectives
B. achieved more than he had expected
C. achieved some but not all of his objectives
D. achieved exactly what he wanted
Question 17. According to paragraph 4, in order to modernize Japan, Emperor Meiji relied on ...
A. the capital from trade links B. educating his people in new skills
C. the expertise of his own people D. experts from outside of Japan
Question 18. According to paragraph 3, the Treaty of Kanagawa was agreed to by the
Japanese .........
A. because the realized they could not be secluded forever
B. because they wanted to have relations with American
C. in order to gain an advantage over the Americans
D. against wishes under the threat of force of arms
Question 19. The world “secluded” in the passage is closest in meaning to ………….
A. isolated B. hidden C. reserved D. removed
Question 20. According to paragraph 2, during the Tokugawa shogun period, the Japanese emperor
………..
A. did not challenge the power of the shoguns
B. was a symbol and not the real ruler of Japan
C. shared power with the shoguns but was secondary
D. was quite unknown to the Japanese people
Question 21. It can be inferred from paragraph 2 that the Japanese abandoned gun making because

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guns ………..
A. were difficult and expensive to make in Japan
B. were the products of foreigners and thus forbidden
C. went against the Japanese idea of a warrior
D. were blamed for helping cause the long civil war
Question 22. According to paragraph 1, all of the following are correct about Japan’s dealings with
foreigners in the mid-nineteenth century EXCEPT…………...
A. Shipwrecked sailors were badly treated.
B. Ships in need were not helped by Japan.
C. They had a very limited foreign trade.
D. No ships were allowed to visit Japan.

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.
Though many stories from around the world describe behavioral changes in various animals in
the days and hours before an earthquake, research testing animals' ability to predict earthquakes has
been ___(23)___Recently, however, scientists were able to document the behaviors of a group of toads
before, during, and after an earthquake. Researchers were studying the breeding habits of a particular
group of toads, when, suddenly, 96 percent of the males simply ___(24)___for a five-day period . A
significant earthquake and several aftershocks ___(25)___on the fifth day after the departure. Six days
after the last aftershock, the males returned and resumed mating, as if ___(26)___had happened . It
turns out that prior to the earthquake, there had been subtle changes in the Earth's magnetic field, and
an increase in the amount of radon gas in the groundwater___(27)___, there were unusual electrical
disturbances in the upper atmosphere.
(Adapted from "Practice Tests for the ECPE Book 1 - Test 4")
Question 23. A. available B. released C. undertaken D. rare
Question 24. A. disappeared B. walked C. jumped D. fought
Question 25. A. formed B. occurred C. left D. went
Question 26. A. whatever B. earthquake C. it D. nothing
Question 27. A. Additionally B. At least C. Always D. Alternatively

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 28. Although pure diamond is colorless and transparent, when contaminated with other
minerals it may appear in various color, ranging from pastel to opaque black.
A. color B. when C. Although D. it
Question 29. One-cent coins issued in the United States since 1982 is 96 percent zinc.
A. issued B. since 1982 C. One-cent D. is
Question 30. Digital clocks, however precise, they cannot be perfectly accurate because the earth’s
rotation changes slightly over years.
A. slightly B. they C. perfectly D. the
Question 31. Many television newscasters make the public an eyewitness to the news by means of
on-the-spot, alive reports.
A. alive reports. B. an eyewitness C. Many television D. by means of

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines
each pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 32. He has been giving most of his money to charity. He hopes to ease the pain and suffering
of the disadvantaged .
A. He has been giving most of his money to the disadvantaged to ease their pain and suffering.
B. Giving most of his money to charity, he hopes to ease the pain and suffering of the disadvantaged .
C. Hoping to ease the pain and suffering of the disadvantaged, he has given them most of his money.
D. Easing the pain and suffering of the disadvantaged made him give most of his money to charity.
Question 33. I was extremely annoyed at the way the new boss treated us all. I tried not to show it.
A. The new boss treated us all so badly that I couldn't hide my disgust from him.
B. I couldn't help letting the new boss see just how angry he made me with those remarks to us.
C. The new boss behaved towards us badly that someone just had to let him know how angry we were.
D. I made an effort to hide from the new boss the anger I felt at his treatment of us.
Question 34. He did not work hard. He failed the exam.
A. Unless he had worked hard, he would have failed the exam.
B. Even though he failed the exam, he didn’t work hard .
C. However hard he worked, he failed the exam.
D. If he had worked hard, he would have passed the exam.

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.
Question 35. Cindy and Peter are talking about species extinction.
Cindy: "I think some plants and animals are likely to become extinct due to climate change."
Peter: "......... So we need to make everyone aware of the harmful effects."
A. How wonderful your idea is B. You can't say it again
C. I can't agree with you less D. There's no doubt about it
Question 36. David is talking about Mr. West’s early retirement.
- David: “Mr. West is going to retire next month.”
- Kathy: “………..”
A. Congratulations! B. You don’t say!
C. Oh, I have no idea . D. Right, you’d probably be the next.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in
meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 37. The president offered his congratulations to the players when they won the cup.
A. The President congratulated that the players had won the cup.
B. The President would offered the players congratulations if they won the match.
C. The President congratulated the players on their winning the match.
D. When they won the cup, the players had been offered some congratulations from the President.
Question 38. It is certain that the new cuts will worry the staff.
A. The new cuts will be certainly worry the staff.
B. The new cuts certainly worry the staff.
C. The new cuts are bound to worry the staff.
D. The new cuts will be bound to worry the staff.
Question 39. People say that some Americans are superficially friendly.

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A. Some Americans are said as being superficially friendly.
B. Some Americans are said to be superficially friendly.
C. Some Americans are said that they are superficially friendly.
D. People are said that some Americans are superficially friendly.
Question 40. By being absent so often, Paul failed the examination.
A. Being absent so often caused Paul fail his examination.
B. Paul's frequent absences cost him his chance of passing the examination.
C. Paul's failure in his examination accounted for his frequent absences.
D. Paul failed his examination although he was absent quite often.
Question 41. The Prime Minister is unlikely to call an early general election.
A. The likelihood is that the Prime Minister will call an early general election.
B. The likelihood is great that the Prime Minister will call an early general election.
C. There is little likelihood of the Prime Minister calling an early general election.
D. It's likely that the Prime Minister will call an early general election.

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.
Question 42. He didn't bat an eyelid when he realized he failed the exam again.
A. didn't want to see B. didn't show surprise
C. wasn't happy D. didn't care
Question 43. I knew he was only flattering me because he wanted to borrow some money.
A. threatening B. elevating C. teasing D. praising

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 44. A. competition B. appreciate C. accommodate D. accessory
Question 45. A. separate B. convey C. facilitate D. suspicion
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct answer to each of the questions.
From 1940 to 1956, a man called George Metesky set off bombs in places like movie theatres
and train stations all over New York City. A psychiatrist named James A. Brussel was called in by the
police to help. He used crime scene photos from the bomber to profile the criminal doing the
bombings. He assured the police that the man was middle-aged, unmarried, and a skilled mechanic
from Connecticut.
This was an example of criminal profiling. Profiling is used when a criminal's identity is
unknown. Based on profiling, a psychological sketch of the person is created . This sketch helps the
police more easily find him or her. It is an essential tool for the police trying to solve major crimes.
Profiling has been used for a long time to help the police.
Profilers are not police officers. They are experts who create criminal profiles for the police.
They use the crime scene evidence and psychology to write about the suspect. They can't tell who the
person is, but they can tell the police what kind of person to look for. To be a profiler, one needs a
degree in psychology, criminal justice, or behavioral science. Profilers sometimes work in police
departments and sometimes they are independent workers.
Profiling is especially effective in cases of repeated crimes, like serial killers. The profile tells
the police what the killer may act like. It also tells the police what kind of person the killer may target

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next and where it might happen. That way, the police can prevent further crimes. Profilers can learn a
lot about a criminal's habits from the evidence they leave behind.
All of this is impressive, but not everyone agrees with profiling. Some say it's just a guessing
game. It may not always work, but profiling methods have improved over time. Today's profilers are
much better than previous profilers. They can create better profiles thanks to decades of knowledge
and experience. Even if their information isn't perfect, it's still a great help to the police.
(Adapted from "Subject Link L8")
Question 46. What is the passage mainly about?
A. how profiling helps predict what people will become criminals
B. how criminal profiling helps catch criminals
C. how criminal profiling was discovered
D. how to become a criminal profiler
Question 47. The main purpose of the second paragraph is to......
A. explain what criminal profiling is B. discuss how to find a profiler
C. provide an example of profiling D. explain how to become a profiler
Question 48. Which is true about James A. Brussel?
A. He helped the police to find the bomber.
B. He was middle-aged and a skilled mechanic .
C. He was involved in setting off bombs in New York.
D. He worked as a psychiatrist from 1940 to 1956.
Question 49. The word "they" in paragraph 3 refers to............
A. departments B. profilers C. criminal profiles D. police officers
Question 50. Which is NOT mentioned as a task that profilers do?
A. They tell the police where crimes might happen.
B. They tell the police specifically who to arrest.
C. They tell the police the type of person who might be targeted .
D. They tell the police what a criminal acts like.
Question 51. When might the police ask a profiler for help?
A. when they know who to arrest
B. when they do not know anything about a criminal
C. when they know someone will be targeted by a serial killer
D. when they need an artistic sketch of a suspect
Question 52. The word "serial" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to............
A. undiscovered B. prior C. repeated D. guilty

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part
different from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 53. A. resident B. pleasure C. preserve D. proposal
Question 54. A. naked B. wicked C. booked D. beloved

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.
Question 55. I've worked with her for donkey’s years, but I still don't know how to use the
photocopier.
A. from time to time B. from the beginning

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C. for a short time D. for good and all
Question 56. The Red Cross is an international humanitarian agency dedicated to reducing the
sufferings of wounded soldiers, civilians and prisoners of war.
A. loss B. pain and sorrow C. happiness D. worry and sadness

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 57. There was a ............look on her face because a ..........problem............the little girl.
A. puzzling; puzzled; puzzling B. puzzled; puzzling; puzzled
C. puzzled; puzzled; puzzled D. puzzling; puzzling; puzzled
Question 58. When my new motor kept breaking down, I knew I’d been taken for a ………. by the
second-hand car salesman.
A. walk B. drive C. ride D. stroll
Question 59. A good ............of English will help you find a job more easily.
A. knowledge B. condition C. expectation D. satisfaction
Question 60. Many experts agree that there is a possibility............in this area in the following days.
A. that some more earthquakes may happen
B. when some more earthquakes may happen
C. what may some more earthquakes happen
D. where may some more earthquakes happen
Question 61. The brother and sister were ............. over who would get to inherit the beach house.
A. at large B. at odds C. at a standstill D. at a loose end
Question 62. It's very kind of you to give me something on my birthday, but you........... such an
expensive present like this.
A. should have bought B. mustn’t have bought
C. needn't have bought D. didn't need to buy
Question 63. An architect planning a new house should always................in mind his client's needs.
A. take B. remember C. bear D. carry
Question 64. As most of their houses were badly damaged after the earthquake, many people had to
be......in a stadium.
A. put away B. put out C. put off D. put up
Question 65. It is time every student.............harder for the coming exam.
A. work B. should work C. works D. worked
Question 66. After a six-year relationship, Martha and Billy have decided to ..............
A. break the bank B. tie the knot C. turn the page D. make the grade
Question 67. ...... for the timely investment from the general public, our company would not be so
thriving as it is.
A. Should it B. Were it not C. Had it not been D. Be it not
Question 68. As darkness fell, there was nothing for it but to ............. the nearest village.
A. go to B. stand for C. call to D. make for
Question 69. I have lived near the airport for so long now that I’ve grown….......to the noise of the
airplanes.
A. familiar B. unconscious C. accustomed D. aware
Question 70. Some researchers are finding that daydreaming may be important to...........mental health
and it is............good means of relaxation.

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