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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in
pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. sounds B. situations C. obstacles D. secrets
Question 2: A. jealous B. jeans C. steam D. bean
Mark 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.
Question 3: A. contain B. reflect C. purchase D. suggest
Question 4: A. profession B. sacrifice C. supportive D. acquaintance
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 5: Your sister used to visit you quite often, ____________?
A. didn’t she B. doesn’t she C. wouldn’t she D. hadn’t she
Question 6: I think that you had better ____________earlier so that you can get to class on time.
A. to start to get up B. started getting up
C. start getting up D. to get up
Question 7: After the way she treated you, if I ____________in your place, I wouldn’t return the call.
A. be B. am C. was D. were
Question 8: Nowadays, people ____________ social networks with more and more caution.
A. uses B. are using C. used D. use
Question 9: ____________his poor English, he managed to communicate his problem very clearly.
A. Because B. Even though C. Because of D. In spite of
Question 10: Whenever I visited her, my grandmother____________my favorite cake for me.
A. would make B. use to make C. has made D. have made
Question 11: Try to keep calm ____________the sake of your children.
A. with B. for C. by D. in
Question 12: She was the first woman____________as the president of the Philippines.
A. to be elected B. elected C. to elect D. electing
Question 13: The U23 Vietnamese football team's performance has garnered____________from around the
world and shown promise for Vietnam's soccer horizon.
A. attentive B. attention C. attend D. attentively
Question 14: It's a long walk tomorrow. We need to____________as early as possible.
A. set up B. set in C. set off D. set about
Question 15: Because of the heavy rain, the water level of the river is____________.
A. absorbing B. floating C. moving D. rising
Question 16: The athlete failed in his last____________to break the world record.
A. attempt B. trial C. effort D. experiments
Question 17: Mr Nam knows Hanoi City like the back of his____________. He used to be a taxi driver there
for 10 years.
A. head B. mind C. hand D. life
Question 18: The city has ____________of young consumers who are sensitive to trends, and can, therefore,
help industries predict the potential risks and success of products.
A. a high proportion B. a great level C. a high rate D. a high tendency
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each
of the following questions.
Question 19: All the students were all ears when the teacher started talking about the changes in the next
exam.
A. attentive B. restless C. silent D. smiling
Question 20: Recognised as a World Heritage Site in 1983, the Taj Mahal Complex, including the tomb,
mosque, guest house, and main gate, has preserved the original qualities of the buildings.
A. initial B. ancient C. unique D. perfect
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in
each of the following questions.
Question 21: Unemployment will be a dominant issue at the next meeting of the city council.
A. clever B. time-consuming C. vague D. minor
Question 22: She was unhappy that she lost contact with a lot of her old friends when she went abroad to
study.
A. made room for B. put in charge of C. lost control of D. got in touch with
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the
following exchanges
Question 23: Two friends are talking to each other at a class reunion.
Jimmy: “___________”
Jack: "I work at the bank."
A. How do you do, Jack? B. What do you do for a living Jack?
C. How are you doing, Jack? D. Where did you work, Jack?
Question 24: Two neighbors are talking to each other about their work.
Sanji: "I'm taking a break from my gardening. There seems to be no end to the amount of work I have to
do."
Nico: “___________”
A. I do, too. B. Not at all
C. I'm glad I'm not in your shoes. D. There's no doubt about that.
Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to complete the passage.
Some doctors think that you should drink a glass of water each morning. You should drink this water first thing
before doing anything else. The (25) ______ of the water should be similar to body temperature; (26) ______
too hot nor too cold. Why should you drink this water? Water helps your body in many ways. It helps clean out
your kidneys. It prepares your stomach for (27) ______, Water can also help your intestines work better. After
drinking water, the intestines can more easily take out nutrients from our food. Water also helps us go to the
bathroom more easily,
Scientists suggest that people (28) ______ 1,600 milliliters of water each day. But don't drink all of that water
in one sitting. If you do, your kidneys will have to work much harder to eliminate it. It's better to drink some in
the morning and some in the afternoon. Some people think it's better to drink between meals and not during
meals. They think water dilutes the juices produced in our stomachs, (29) ______ can interfere with normal
digestion. Are you drinking enough water every day? Check the color of your urine. If it is light yellow, you are
probably drinking enough. If your urine is very dark yellow, you probably need to drink more water. A little
more water each day could make you much healthier!
(Adapted from Reading Challenge 1 by Casey Malarcher and Andrea Janzen)
Question 25. A. moisture B. heat C. coolness D. temperature
Question 26. A. either B. both C. neither D. but
Question 27. A. digestion B. digestive C. digestible D. digest
Question 28. A. take out B. take up C. take in D. take off
Question 29. A. that B. which C. who D. whom
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 43: Mrs. Mai, along with her friends from Vietnam, are planning to attend the festival.
A. along with B. her friends C. are D. to attend
Question 44: Some manufacturers are not only raising their prices but also decrease the production of their
products.
A. raising B. but C. decrease D. products
Question 45: The whole matter is farther complicated by the fact that Amanda and Jo refuse to speak to
each other.
A. The whole B. farther C. the fact that D. to each
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 46: She knows a lot more about it than I do.
A. I know as much about it as she does.
B. I do not know as much about it as she does.
C. She does not know so much about it as I do.
D. I know much more about it than she does.
Question 47: Conan said to me, “If I were you, I would read different types of books in different ways.”
A. Conan ordered me to read different types of books in different ways.
B. I said to Conan to read different types of books in different ways to me.
C. I read different types of books in different ways to Conan as he told me.
 D. Conan advised me to read different types of books in different ways.
Question 48: Every student is required to write an essay on the topic.
A. Every student might write an essay on the topic.
B. Every student must write an essay on the topic.
C. They require every student can write an essay on the topic.
D. Every student should write an essay on the topic.
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 49: He is short-sighted. Therefore, he has to wear the glasses.
A. If he isn’t short-sighted, he won’t have to wear the glasses.
B. If he hadn’t been short-sighted, he wouldn’t have had to wear the glasses,
C. If he weren’t short-sighted, he wouldn’t have to wear the glasses.
D. Should he not be short-sighted, he won’t have to wear the glasses.
Question 50: Helen wrote a novel. He made a cowboy film, too
A. Helen wrote not only a novel but also made a cowboy film.
B. Helen both wrote a novel as well as made a cowboy film.
C. Helen either wrote a novel or made a cowboy film.
D. Not only did Helen write a novel but she also made a cowboy film.
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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.runs B.maps C.works D. laughs
Question 2: A. moon B. food C. pool D. foot
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.defend B.precede C.decent D. expand
Question 4: A.initiate B.epidemic C.opponent D. enthusiast
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 5: There is nothing in the fridge, ________?
A. isn’t there B. is there C. is it D. isn’t it
Question 6: Mary expected ________ to her dreamy university, but she wasn't.
A. to admit B. admitting C. to be admitted D. being admitted
Question 7: I can't go with you because I ________my homework yet.
A. hadn’t finished B. haven't finished C.didn’t finish D. don’tfinish
Question 8: If it ________warm yesterday, we would have gone to the beach.
A. was B. were C. had been D. could be.
Question 9: The London Tower Bridge, ________, is a World Heritage Site.
A. measuring 244 metres long B. measured 244 metres long
C. to be measuring 244 metres long D. to be measuring 244 metres long
Question 10: The interviews with parents showed that the vast majority were ________of teachers.
A. support B. supportive C. supporter D. supporting
Question 11: The plane would have landed easily ________the thick fog.
A. but for B. because of C. due to D. despite
Question 12: Remember to appreciate what your friends do for you. You shouldn’t take them________.
A. out of habit B. as usual C. as a rule D. for granted
Question 13: If you have any problem, please call Ann. She'll always ________a sympathetic ear.
A. bring B. borrow C. give D. lend
Question 14: Such approaches should be supported and mainstreamed in health interventions in order
to________ positive behavior change.
A. put off B. set off C. bring about D. hold up
Question 15: We have decided to________our research into environmental waste to ensure high health
standards in this city.
A. broaden B. outweigh C. exaggerate D. boost
Question 16: The athlete failed in his last________to break the world record
A.trial B.effort C. attempt D. experience
Question 17: There was a ________of thunder and then it started to pour with rain.
 A.series B. clap C.sound D. flash
Question 18: I have bought this gym equipment________approval. I can return it within fifteen days.
A.with B.in C.on D. at

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 19: The doctor is busy right now, but he could probably fit you in later.
A. look after you B. examine your health problem
C. find time to see you D. try to cure your illness
Question 20: His boss has had enough of his impudence, and doesn’t want to hire him anymore.
A. agreement B. obedience C. rudeness D. respect
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 21: Most of the school-leavers are sanguine about the idea of going to work and earning money.
A. pessimistic B. expected C. fearsome D. excited
Question 22: It is believed that conflicts between parents and children can be resolved by means of heart-to-
heart talks.
A. harmony B. disagreements C. differences D. similarities
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the
following exchanges.
Question 23: Two students are chatting in the corridor after class.
- Tim: “Geography is certainly one of the most interesting subjects.”
- Laura: “ _______________”
A. I don't think so. You can say that again
B. I'm afraid I'm not with you. It gives me a headache
C. That's OK. As long as you like it
D. That's not true. I can't understand how you feel
Question 24: Two friends Peter and Linda are talking about pets.
- Peter: “Well, cats are very good at catching mice around the house."
- Linda: “______________”
A. Nothing more to say. B. You can say that again.
C. Yes, I hope so. D. No, dogs are very good, too.
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 29.
The World Health Organization (WHO) is warning young people all over the world that they are also at risk
from COVID-19. The WHO said young people are not exempt from catching the coronavirus. Many young
people ___ (25) _____believe they will not catch the virus because of their age. They think it is a disease that
only older people catch. The WHO said the truth is ____ (26) ____young people are catching the coronavirus
and becoming ill or dying from it. It added that young people are also spreading the disease to their parents,
grandparents and _____ (27) ___people. The White House also urged young adults to follow advice and to
avoid gathering in large groups to help prevent the spread of the virus.
The Director-General of the WHO said: "Today, I have a message for young people: You are not invincible."
He added: "This coronavirus could put you in hospital for weeks, or even kill you. Even if you don't get sick,
the choices you make about where you go could be the difference between life and death for someone else."
The WHO said: "A significant proportion of patients___ (28) _____in hospital for COVID-19 around the world
are aged under 50." New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said many young people are not ___ (29) _____the
state's social-distancing rules. He told young people that: "This is a public health issue and you cannot be
endangering other peoples' health."
( Source: https://breakingnewsenglish.com/)
Question 25: A.really B. mistakenly C.strongly D. frequently
Question 26: A.why B. what C. that D. when
Question 27: A. other B.others C.the others D. the other
Question 28: A.to treat B.to be treated C.treating D. treated
Question 29: A. following B. doing C.making D. keeping
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 43: I’m becoming increasingly forgetable. Last week I locked myself out of the house twice.
A.I’m becoming B. forgetable C.myself D. the
Question 44: They are having their house being painted by a construction company.
A. having B. their C. being painted D. construction
Question 45: The production manager was asked to write his report quickly, accurately, and in a detailed
manner.
A. production B. was asked C. quickly D. in a detailed manner.
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 46: This is the most delicious cake I’ve ever tasted.
A. This cake is not as delicious as I’ve ever tasted.
B. This cake is not more delicious than I’ve ever tasted.
C. I’ve ever tasted such a delicious cake as this one.
D. I’ve never tasted a more delicious cake than this one.
Question 47: "Don't forget to submit your assignments by Thursday," said the teacher to the students.
A. The teacher reminded the students to submit their assignments by Thursday.
B. The teacher allowed the students to submit their assignments by Thursday.
C. The teacher ordered the students to submit their assignments by Thursday.
D. The teacher encouraged the students to submit their assignments by Thursday.
Question 48: I’m sure that they had practiced hard for the games as they won a lot of medals.
A. They couldn’t have practiced hard for the games as they won a lot of medals
B. They must have practiced hard for the games as they won a lot of medals
C. They shouldn’t have practiced hard for the games as they won a lot of medals
D. They might have practiced hard for the games as they won a lot of medals.
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 49: I had just arrived home. I was called immediately back to the head office 10 kilometers away
A. Hardly had I arrived home when I was called immediately back to the office 10 kilometers away.
B. Because I had just arrived home, I was called immediately back to the office 10 kilometers away.
C. Should I had just arrived home, I was called immediately back to the office 10 kilometers away.
D. Whenever I had just arrived home, I was called immediately back to the office 10 kilometers away.
Question 50: The car driver in front stopped so suddenly. Therefore, the accident happened.
A. If the car driver in front didn’t stop so suddenly, the accident wouldn’t happen.
B. If the car driver in front hadn’t stopped so suddenly, the accident wouldn’t have happened.
C. If the car driver in front hadn’t stopped so suddenly, the accident would have happened.
D. If the car driver in front had stopped suddenly, the accident would have happened.
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in
pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. attempts B. conserves C. obeys D. studies
Question 2: A. spear B. gear C. fear D. pear
Mark 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.
Question 3: A. decent B. reserve C. confide D. appeal
Question 4: A. Simulate B. sacrifice C. devastate D. determine
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 5: Everybody is tired of watching the same comercials on TV every night,_______?
A. are they B. aren’t they C. haven’t they D. don’t they
Question 6: I remember ______ him tomorrow. It will be a big sum of money I’ve been saving so far.
A. paying B. to pay C. paid D. to be paid
Question 7: If we took the 6: 30 train, we________too early.
A. would have arrived B. arrived C. will arrived D. would arrive.
Question 8: She hurt herself while she _____ hide-and-seek with her friends
A. played B. had played C. is playing D. was playing
Question 9: Our visit to Japan was delayed___________ my wife’s illness.
 A. because B. because of C. thanks to D. although
Question 10: ___________, she had studied English.
A. Before she came to England B. By the time she comes to England
C. While she was in England D After she came to England
Question 11: His choice of future career is quite similar___________mine.
A. for B. to C. with D. at
Question 12: The man _______ his car outside hasn’t come back for it yet.
A. whom leaving B. leaving C. left D. to leave
Question 13: With his good sense of humour, Martin is quite_________the students.
A. popularly B. popularity C. popular D. popularise
Question 14: When the manager of our company retires, the deputy manager will_________.that position.
A. take over B. stand for C. hold on D. catch on
Question 15: We all wish to create a friendly and supportive environment ______to learning.
A. accommodating B. conducive C. detrimental D. liable
Question 16: It’s time he acted like a ________adult and stopped blaming others for his wrong doings.
A. believable B. suitable C. responsible D. sociable
Question 17: A university degree is considered to be a _________for entry into most professions.
A. claim B. demand C. requisite D. request
Question 18: The opposition will be elected into government at the next election, without a________ of a
doubt.
A. shade B. shadow C. benefit D. hue
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each
of the following questions.
Question 19: Many organizations have been involved in drawing up the report on environmental campaigns.
A. concerned about B. confined in C. enquired about D. engaged in
Question 20: Tet marks the beginning of spring and, for agrarian people who depend on the lunar calendar to
manage their crops, the start of the year.
A. traditional ones B. minority people C. farmers D. old people
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in
each of the following questions.
Question 21: It's not a pleasant feeling to discover you've been taken for a ride by a close friend.
A. driven away B. deceived deliberately
C. given a lift D. created with sincerity
Question 22: Ships crossing the oceans can receive signals from satellites that enable them to calculate their
position accurately.
A. carelessly B. imprecisely C. uneasily D. untruthfully
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the
following exchanges
Question 23: Ann and Peter are talking about homework .
~ Ann: "I think students should do their home work before going to school. "
~ Peter: ________
A. I don't think so. B. That’s what I think.
C. You’re exactly right. D. There's no doubt about it.
Question 24: Linda is taking to Anna about her hat
Linda: “What a lovely hat you have.”
Anna - “Thanks, ___________”
A. I’m glad you like it B. I don’t care
C. That’s OK D. Certainly
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best
fits each of the numbered blanks from 25 to 29.
KEEPING FIT
Bodies are made to move! They are not (25) for sitting around in front of the television or
reading magazines. Keeping fit doesn't mean have to be a super-athlete, and even (26) exercise can
give you a lot of fun. When you are fit and healthy, you will find you look better and feel better. You
will develop more energy and self-confidence.
 Every time you move, you are exercising. The human body is designed to bend, stretch, run, jump
and climb. M o r e it does, the stronger and fitter it will become. Best of all, exercise is fun. It's
what your body likes doing most-keeping on the move.
Physical exercise is (27) __________ good for your body. People who take regular exercise are usually
happier, more relaxed and more alert than people who sit around all day. Try an experiment-next time you are
in a bad mood, go for a walk or play a ball game in the park. See how much better you feel after an hour.
A good (28) of achievement is yet another benefit of exercise. People feel good about themselves
when they know they have improved their fitness. People (29) _______exercise regularly will tell you that
they find they have more energy to enjoy life. So have a go you'll soon see and feel the benefits.
Question 25: A. planned B. designed C. programmed D. caused
Question 26:A. a little B. a few C. little D. few
Question 27: A. not only B. if C. either D. both
Question 28: A. sense B. feel C. lot D. piece
Question 29: A. whom B. who C. which D. whose
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 43: Fifty minutes are the maximum length of time allotted for the exam.
A. are B. length C. maximum D. allotted
Question 44: I like cooking, reading book, and to go out with my friends when I have free time
A. Cooking B. with C. have free time D. to go
Question 45: Speech sounds are produced as a continuous sound signal rather than discreet units
A. speech B. discreet C. are produced D. signal
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 46: My father likes reading newspapers more than watching TV.
A. My father doesn't like watchingTV as much as reading newspapers.
B. My father likes watching TV as much as reading newspapers.
C. My father doesn't like reading newspapers as much as watching TV.
D. My father likes watching TV more than reading newspapers.
Question 47: "No, I won’t go to work, at the weekend," said Sally.
A. Sally promised to go to work at the weekend.
B. Sally refused to go to work at the weekend.
C. Sally apologized for not going to work at the weekend.
D. Sally regretted not going to work at the weekend
Question 48: I must prepare the meals for my family everyday.
A. I am required to prepare the meals for my family everyday.
B. I will prepare the meals for my family everyday.
C. I am able to prepare the meals for my family everyday.
D. I don’t have to prepare the meals for my family everyday.
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 49: He was able to finish his book. It was because his wife helped him.
A. If it weren’t for his wife’s help, he couldn’t have finished his book.
B. If only he had been able to finish his book.
C. Without his wife’s help, he couldn’t have finished his book.
D. But for his wife’s help, he couldn't finish his book.
Question 50: We couldn't solve the problem until our teacher arrived.
A. Not until we solved the problem could our teacher arrive.
B. When our teacher arrived, we solved the problem.
C. Until our teacher arrived, we were able to solve the problem.
D. Not until our teacher arrived could we solve the problem.
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in
pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. kites B. hopes C. balls D.
kicks
Question 2: A. beard B. hear C. rear D. swear
Mark 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.
Question 3: A. career B. prospect C. effort D. labour
Question 4: A. periodic B. electric C. contagious D. suspicious
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 5: Mr. Pike would scarcely keep track of his business by cell phone when he was in his one- month
traveling,_____________?
A. wouldn’t he B. didn’t he C. would he D. did he
Question 6: She did a funny little curtsy which Josh and Silver couldn't help __________ at.
A. laugh B. laughing C. to laugh D. to laughing
Question 7: If the bride's father ________ the car for the wrong time, she _____ at the Church by now.
A. hadn‘t booked/would have been B. didn't book/would have been
C. hadn't booked/would be D. hadn’t booked/had been
Question 8: Nowadays, people _________social networks with more and more caution.
A. uses B. are using C. used D. use
Question 9: Michelle tried hard, she didn't manage to win the competition.
A. No matter how B. Even though C.In spite of D.Nevertheless
Question 10: :_________, I recognized him.
A. Whenever he takes off his dark glasses B. As soon as he took off his dark glasses
C. Then he took off his dark glasses D. While he took off his dark glasses
Question 11: Students are ______ less pressure as a result of changes in testing procedures.
A. under B. above C. upon D. out of
Question 12: As well as its beautiful sun-soaked beaches and excellent gastronomy, the region boasts no fewer
than thirty golf courses, _____ amateurs and professionals alike with year-round golfing opportunities.
A. provides B. provided C. providing D. to provide
Question 13: High intelligent machines can be automated to operate without human ____.
A. intervene B. intervening C. intervention D. interventionist
Question 14: After graduating from university, I want to ____ my father's footsteps.
A. follow in B. succeed in C. go after D. keep up
Question 15: After marriage, Mrs. Hoa always keeps a good _____ with her mother-in-law.
A. association B. relation C. friendship D. relationship
Question 16: During the Medieval period, people were made public ____ of being witches.
A. complaint B. criminal C. trouble D. accusation
Question 17: It was ______ silent inside the old, abandoned house.
A. extremely B. hardly C. perfectly D. totally
Question 18: He was a natural singer with a voice that was as clear as _.
A. a bell B. a mirror C. a waterfall D. a lake
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each
of the following questions.
Question 19: Face-to-face socializing is not as preferred as virtual socializing among the youth.
A. instant B. available C. direct D. facial
Question 20: Mary has a strong desire to make independent decisions.
A. dependent B. self-confident C. self-confessed D. self-determining
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in
each of the following questions.
Question 21: Jane found herself in conflict with her parents over her future career.
A. disagreement B. harmony C. controversy D. fighting
Question 22: It was obvious that the deal was no longer tenable, so we kicked it into touch.
A. measure it B. mention it C. forgot it D. approved it
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the
following exchanges
Question 23: Lina is talking to her husband about sharing the chores equally
Linda : From my point of view, all family members should share the chores equally.
Her husband : _________________________________
 A. It's a breathtaking view. B. You lied to me.
C. But you're right. D. There's no doubt about it.
Question 24: Nam is talking about Hưng’s hairstyle
Nam: You really have a beautiful hairstyle now, Hưng!
Hưng: _________! You’ve pushed me into the blush.
A. It isn’t your work B. You must be kidding
C. Yes, of course D. Nice to meet you
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best
fits each of the numbered blanks from 25 to 29.
In an educational context, the term ‘learner independence’ has gained increasing importance in recent
years. It is of particular (25)_______to language learning and commonly refers to the way students confidently
control and organise their own language learning process. While some people seem to have an almost
instinctive flaw for languages, (26) _______ have to rely on strategies to maximise their skills and learn a
foreign language more effectively.
The main thing to remember is that becoming a truly independent learner ultimately depends above all on
taking responsibility for your own learning and being prepared to take every opportunity available to you to
learn. You also increase your chances of (27)_________by learning according to your own needs and interests,
using all available resources. Research shows that learners (28)__________adopt this approach will
undoubtedly manage to broaden their language abilities considerably and, (29)_________ are mote likely to
achieve their objectives in the longer term.
(Adapted from “Complete Advanced” by Laura Mathews and Barbara Thomas)
Question 25: A. resemblance B. acceptance C. relevance D. acquaintance
Question 26: A. each B. every C. others D. Few
Question 27: A. interest B. failure C. suspicision D. success
Question 2S: A. who B. why C. which D. where
Question 29: A. though B. as a result C. because D. in contrast
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 43: A basic knowledge of social studies, such as history and geography, are considered a
A B C
basic part of the education of every child.
D
Question 44: : For thousands of years, man has created sweet-smelling substances from wood,
A B
herbs, and flowers and using them for perfume or medicine.
C D
Question 45: Until the invention of the telephone, skyscrapers were not considered very
A B C
practicable.
D
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 46: Nobody in my class is more intelligent than Mr John
A. Mr John is not as intelligent as anybody in my class
B. Mr John is the most intelligent student in my class
C. Anybody is less intelligent than Mr John
D. Mr John is more intelligent than nobody in my class
Question 47: "If I were you, I would take a break," Tom said to Daisy.
A. Tom wanted to take a break with Daisy. B. Tom advised Daisy to take a break.
C. Tom suggested not taking a break. D. Tom wanted to take a break, and so did Daisy.
Question 48: It is impossible for you to buy a big house with little money
A. You are able to buy a big house with little money
B. You can’t buy a big house with little money.
C. You will buy a big house with little money.
D. You have to buy a big house with little money.
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 49: He is very slow, so we won’t give him such an important task.
A.Unless he weren’t slow, we would give him such an important task.
B. If he were slow, we wouln’t give him such an important task.
C. But for his slowness, we would give him such an important task.
D. Without his slownessly, we would give him such an important task
Question 50: He not only studies well, but also he sings well.
A. Not only does he study well, but also he sings well.
B. Not only he studies well, but also does he sing well.
C. Not only he does study well, but also does he sing well.
D. Not only he studies well, but also he sings well.
De 10
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in
pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. cultures B. customs C. ideas D. migrants
Question 2: A. shortlist B. temporary C. afford D. accordingly
Mark 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.
Question 3: A. machine B. robot C. human D. fiction
Question 4: A. employment B. politics C. dependent D. invention
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 5: There has been little rain in this region for several months, ______?
A. has it B. has there C. hasn’t it D. hasn’t there
Question 6: The teacher had the students _______ an essay on the positive and negative effects that modern
technology has on children.
A. to write B. to be written C. write D. writing
Question 7: If he ______ the money, he wouldn't be in prison now.
A. hadn't stolen B. didn't steal C. had stolen D. stole
Question 8: She _______ French words for hours, but she still doesn't remember all of them.
A. has been learning B. has been learnt
C. has learnt D. have been learning
Question 9: True Blood is my favourite TV series, ______ I don't have much time to watch it often.
A. although B. before C. if D. yet
Question 10: ____ this book by the time it is due back to the library?
A. Will you read B. Will you have read
C. Will you be reading D. Have you read
Question 11: It is predicted that over the next few decades many species will die ______ as once fertile areas
turn to desert.
A. off B. out C. up D. down
Question 12: The archaeological excavation ____ to the discovery of the ancient city lasted several years.
A. led B. leading C. to lead D. being led
Question 13: The old astronomer patiently made his ____ and wrote down what he saw.
A. observation B. observatory C. observe D. observer
Question 14: Richard _____ a bad cold the day before his exam.
A. came up with B. came down with C. came across D. came round
Question 15: GPS systems help a lot of people ____ on land, on the sea, and in the air.
A. inform B. interfere C. navigate D. reunite
Question 16: Ten million text messages are sent on ____ every minute.
A. account B. average C. common D. general
Question 17: When preparing a CV, university ____ can consider attaching a separate report about official
work experience during the course.
A. graduates B. leavers C. candidates D. applicants
Question 18: I'm so ____ under with work at the moment - it's awful.
A. iced B. rained C. snowed D. fogged
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each
of the following questions.
Question 19: I’m sorry I can’t go to the movies with you this weekend - I’m up to my ears in work.
A. very busy B. very bored C. very scared D. very idle
Question 20: The speaker paused. He hesitated to answer the direct question raised by the audience.
A. decided B. continued C. determined D. wavered
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in
each of the following questions.
Question 21: This boy is poorly-educated and doesn't know how to behave properly.
A. uneducated B. knowledgeable C. ignorant D. rude
Question 22: They had the volume turned down, so I couldn't make out what they were talking about.
A. reduced the noise B. increased the noise
C. limited the noise D. controlled the noise

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the
following exchanges
Question 23: Two friends Diana and Anne are talking about their upcoming exams.
- Diana: “Our midterm exams will start next Tuesday, are you ready?”
- Anne: “____________”.
A. I’m half ready. B. God save you.
C. Thank you so much D. Don’t mention it!
Question 24. - Mai: “____________”.
- Nam: “Goodluck!”
A. I don’t like rock music. B. How do you do!
C. Have a nice day! D. I’m taking an English test this afternoon.
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 29.
Welcome to the Netherlands, a tiny country that only extends, at its broadest, 312 km north to south,
and 264 km east to west - (25) _________ the land area increases slightly each year as a result of continuous
land reclamation and drainage. With a lot of heart and much to offer, ‘Holland,’ as it is (26) _________ known
to most of us abroad - a name stemming from its once most prominent provinces - has more going on per
kilometer than most countries, and more English-speaking natives. You’ll be impressed by its (27) _________
cities and charmed by its countryside and villages, full of contrasts. From the exciting variety on offer, you
could choose a romantic canal boat tour in Amsterdam, a Royal Tour by coach in The Hague, or a hydrofoil
tour around the biggest harbour in the world - Rotterdam. In season you could visit the dazzling bulb fields,
enjoy a full day on a boat, or take a bike tour through the pancake-flat countryside spiced with windmills. The
possibilities are countless and the nationwide tourist office is on hand to give you information and help you
(28) _________ reservations. You’ll have (29) _________ language problems here, as the Dutch are true
linguists and English is spoken here almost universally.
Question 25. A. so B. despite C. in spite of D. although
Question 26. A. regularly B. occasionally C. commonly D. unusually
Question 27. A. historic B. historical C. historically D. historian
Question 28. A. sit B. catch C. do D. make
Question 29. A. few B. a few C. little D. a little
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 43: Ninety-seven percent of the world’s water are salt water found in the oceans.
A. percent B. world’s C. are D. found
Question 44: You should stop wasting your time and doing something useful instead.
A. wasting B. and doing C. something D. instead
Question 45: In principal, there is nothing that a human can do that a machine might not be able to do one day
A. principal B. nothing C. a D. do
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 46: I can’t cook as well as my mother does. 
A. My mother can cook better than I can.
B. My mother can cook worse than I can.
 C. My mother can cook well than I can.
D. I can cook better than my mother can.
Question 47: The secretary said, "Sorry, I will never work on Sunday.”
A. The secretary promised not to work on Sunday.
B. The secretary refused not to work on Sunday.
C. The secretary reminded her boss to work on Sunday.
D. The secretary refused to work on Sunday.
Question 48: It isn’t necessary for us to get a visa for Singapore.
A. We needn’t get a visa for Singapore.
B. We mustn’t get a visa for Singapore.
C. We mayn’t get a visa for Singapore.
D. We shouldn’t get a visa for Singapore.
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 49: My dad has a wide range of practical life skills. He can solve most problems by himself.
A. If my dad had a wide range of practical life skills, he could solve most problems by himself.
B. Because of having a wide range of practical life skills, my dad cannot solve most problems by
himself.
C. Were my dad to have a wide range of practical life skills, he couldn't solve most problems by
himself.
D. Without a wide range of practical life skills, my dad couldn't solve most problems by himself.
Question 50: Alice registered for the course. She then received the scholarship.
A. Hardly had Alice registered for the course when she received the scholarship.
B. Only after Alice registered for the course, she received the scholarship.
C. Having received the scholarship, Alice registered for the course.
D. Registering for the course helped Alice receive the scholarship.