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I.Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in
the position of the main stress in each of the following questions
Câu 1:
Câu 2:
Câu 3:
Câu 4:
Câu 5:

A tornado
A instrument
A electrician
A refrigerator
A severe

B: idea
B: enthusiasm
B: insincere
B: cathedral
B: statue

C: coherent
C: accent
C: argumentative
C: extraordinary
C: romance

D: almost
D: influence
D: interview
D: discipline
D: endurance

II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer that best completes
each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined part, or has a close meaning to the original.
Câu 1: Today, women are increasingly involved ________ the politics.
A in
B: from
C: of
D: with
Câu 2: Most Americans don’t object _________ being called by their first names.
A about
B: for
C: in
D: to
Câu 3: A: This grammar test is the hardest one we’ve ever had this semester!
B: ______but I think it’s quite easy.
A You’re right
B: I don’t see in that way
C: I couldn’t agree more
D: I understand what you’re saying
Câu 4: Our landlord had the broken window ________ before winter.
A fix
B: to fix
C: fixed
D: fixing
Câu 5: I had a red pen but I seem to have lost it; I think I’d better buy _________ one.

A the other
B: other
C: another
D: the
Câu 6: On _______ he had won, he jumped for joy.
A telling
B: having told
C: he has told
D: being told
Câu 7: It’s a formal occasion so we’ll have to_____to the nines- no jeans and pullovers this time!
A put on
B: get dressed up
C: hitch up
D: wear in
Câu 8: She was _______she could not say anything.
A so that surprised for the news
B: so surprised at the news that
C: such surprised at the news that
D: so surprised of the news that
Câu 9: I finally managed_________.
A getting a temporary job.
B: a temporary job to get.
C: to get a temporary job.
D: in getting a temporary job.
Câu 10: _____ be needed, the water basin will need to be dammed.
A Hydroelectric power
B: Should hydroelectric power
C: When hydroelectric power
D: Hydroelectric power should


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Câu 11: The car always breaks down because of its old ______.
A motor
B: machinery
C: machine
D: engine
Câu 12: There is a huge amount of _______associated with children’s TV shows nowadays.
A merchandising
B: manufacturing
C: sales
D: produce
Câu 13: Let’s go to the library, ____________?
A would we
B: should we
C: shall we
D: will we
Câu 14: ______so aggressive, we’d get on much better.
A She was not
B: If she weren’t
C: Weren’t she
D: Had she not
Câu 15: We haven’t reached the final _______ on the funding for scientific research yet.
A decides
B: decision
C: deciding
D: decisive
Câu 16: This magazine is very good. If you like reading, you should_______to it.

A contribute
B: buy
C: subscribe
D: enroll
Câu 17: George wouldn't have met Mary_______ to his brother's graduation party.
A if he has not gone
B: hadn't he gone
C: If he shouldn't have gone
D: had he not gone
Câu 18: A___________________
B: Oh, thank you. I just got it yesterday.
A When have you got this beautiful dress? B: You’ve just bought this beautiful dress, haven’t you?
C: That’s a beautiful dress you have on!
D: What a beautiful dress you’re wearing!
Câu 19: Jane: Thank you for a lovely evening.
Barbara: ………………………………
A Have a good day.
B: Cheer!
C: You are welcome.
D: Thanks!
Câu 20: Please cut my hair _____the style in this magazine.
A the same length as
B: the same long like
C: the same length like
D: the same long as
Câu 21: Half of the children were away from school last week because of______of influenza.
A a break- out
B: a breakthrough
C: an outbreak
D: an outburst

Câu 22: A washing machine of this type will certainly______normal domestic use.
A get on to
B: come up with
C: take down with
D: stand up for
Câu 23: It is very difficult to_____the exact meaning of an idiom in a foreign language.
A exchange
B: convert
C: transfer
D: convey
Câu 24: Deborah is going to take extra lessons to_____ what she missed while she was away.
A catch up on
B: put up with
C: take up with
D: cut down on
Câu 25: So little______about mathematics that the lecture was completely beyond me
A did I know
B: I have known
C: do I know
D: I knew

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Câu 26: Anne: "Make yourself at home".
John : "____________"
A Not at all. Don't mention it.
B: Yes, Can I help you?
C: Thanks! Same to you.

D: That's very kind. Thank you.
Câu 27: I decided to go to the library as soon as I_______
A finish what I did
B: finished what I was doing
C: would finish what I did
D: finished what I did
Câu 28: All______is a continuous supply of the basic necessities of life.
A that is needed
B: what is needed
C: for our needs
D: the thing needed
Câu 29: Nowadays people no longer smoke________.
A more than they do now.
B: as much as they used to.
C: as many as they used to.
D: more than they used to be.
Câu 30: I studied English for four years in high school. ______ had trouble talking with people when I
was traveling in the US.
A Therefore, I
B: Although I
C: However, I
III. 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.
As Christmas evolved in the United States, new customs were adopted and many old ones were reworked.
The legend of Santa Claus, for example, had origins in Europe and was brought by Dutch settlers to New
York in the early 18th century. Traditionally, Santa Claus – from the Dutch Sinter Klaas – was depicted as
a tall, dignified, religious figure riding a white horse through the air. Known as Saint Nicholas in
Germany, he was usually accompanied by Black Peter, an elf who punished disobedient children. In North
America he eventually developed into a fat, jolly old gentleman who had neither the religious attributes
of Saint Nicholas nor the strict disciplinarian character of Black Peter.

Santa’s transformation began in 1823, when a New York newspaper published the poem A Visit from
Saint Nicholas, which Clement Clark Moore had written to amuse his daughter. The poem introduced
many Americans to the story of a kindly saint who flew over housetops in a reindeer-drawn sleigh.
Portraits and drawings of Santa Claus by American illustrator Thomas Nast further strengthened the
legend during the second half of the 19th century. Living at the North Pole and assisted by elves, the
modern Santa produced and delivered toys to all good children. By the late 19th century he had become
such a prominent figure of American folklore that in 1897, when Virginia O’Hanlon wrote to the New
York Sun newspaper asking if Santa was real, she received a direct answer: “Yes, Virginia, there is a
Santa Claus”.
Câu 1: Who brought the legend of Santa Claus to the USA according to the passage?
A Sinter Klaas
B: Saint Nicholas
C: A German
D: Dutch settlers
Câu 2: Santa Claus was traditionally described as a
A tall man who could walk through the air
B: fat, jolly, old man
C: religious figure
D: fat man riding a white horse
Câu 3: Santa Claus in North America was depicted as
A a man with the strict disciplinarian character of Black Peter
B: a jolly man on horseback
C: a good old man with less religious character
D: one with religious attributes of Saint Nicholas
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Câu 4: Who was Black Peter?
A an elf accompanying Saint Nicholas

B: an elf who rode a white horse
C: one of the disobedient children
D: a popular traditional figure
Câu 5: What word is closest in meaning to attributes?
A symbols of a person
B: natural qualities
C: effects
D: outer appearance
Câu 6: Where did the legend of Santa Claus come from?
A the North Pole
B: Europe
C: North America
D: the City of New York
Câu 7: 1823 was mentioned as a year when
A Clement Clark Moore wrote his first poem
B: Clement Clark Moore’s poem made him popular
C: Saint Nicholas visited New York
D: the image of Santa Claus was transformed
Câu 8: According to Clement Clark Moore’s poem
A Santa Claus had nothing different in appearance from the traditional one
B: Santa Claus had wings and could fly
C: Santa Claus liked poetry
D: Santa Claus was a kindly saint who flew over housetops in a sleigh
Câu 9: The answer Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus is an illustration for the fact that
A the New York Sun was popular with children
B: Santa Claus was a prominent figure at that time
C: newspapers are unreliable
D: Virginia O’Hanlon was a reader of the New York Sun
Câu 10: Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A Santa Claus was an imaginary old man created by artists based on traditional figures

B: Living in the North Pole, Santa Claus visited children at Christmas
C: Santa Claus was a real figure living in northern America
D: Santa Claus was a story based on Saint Nicholas and Black Peter
IV. 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.
A recent survey of crime statistics shows that we are all more likely to be burgled now than 20 years ago
and the police advise everyone to take a few simple precautions to protect their homes.
The first fact is that burglars and other intruders prefer easy opportunities, like a house which is very
obviously empty. This is much less of a challenge than an occupied house, and one which is wellprotected. A burglar will wonder if it is worth the bother.
There are some general tips on how to avoid your home becoming another crime statistic. Avoid leaving
signs that your house is empty. When you have to go out, leave at least one light on as well as a radio or
television, and do not leave any curtains wide open. The sight of your latest music centre or computer is
enough to tempt any burglar.
Never leave a spare key in a convenient hiding place. The first place a burglar will look is under the
doormat or in a flower pot and even somewhere more 'imaginative' could soon be uncovered by the
intruder. It is much safer to leave a key with a neighbour you can trust. But if your house is in a quiet,
desolate area be aware that this will be a burglar's dream, so deter any potential criminal from
approaching your house by fitting security lights to the outside of your house.
But what could happen if, in spite of the aforementioned precautions, a burglar or intruder has decided
to target your home. Windows are usually the first point of entry for many intruders. Downstairs windows
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provide easy access while upstairs windows can be reached with a ladder or by climbing up the drainpipe.
Before going to bed you should double-check that all windows and shutters are locked. No matter how
small your windows may be, it is surprising what a narrow gap a determined burglar can manage to get
through. For extra security, fit window locks to the inside of the window. What about entry via doors?
Your back door and patio doors, which are easily forced open, should have top quality security locks
fitted. Even though this is expensive it will be money well spent. Install a burglar alarm if you can afford

it as another line of defence against intruders.
A sobering fact is that not all intruders have to break and enter into a property. Why go to the trouble of
breaking in if you can just knock and be invited in? Beware of bogus officials or workmen and,
particularly if you are elderly, fit a chain and an eye hole so you can scrutinise callers at your leisure.
When you do have callers never let anybody into your home unless you are absolutely sure they are
genuine. Ask to see an identity card, for example.
If you are in the frightening position of waking in the middle of the night and think you can hear an
intruder, then on no account should you approach the intruder. It is far better to telephone the police and
wait for help.
Câu 1: A well-protected house ………
A is less likely to be burgled.
B: is regarded as a challenge by most criminals.
C: is a lot of bother to maintain.
D: is very unlikely to be burgled.
Câu 2: According to the writer, we should …………
A avoid leaving our house empty.
B: only go out when we have to.
C: always keep the curtains closed.
D: give the impression that our house is occupied when we go out.
Câu 3: The writer thinks that hiding a key under a doormat or flower pot …………
A is predictable.
B: is useful.
C: is imaginative.
D: is where you always find a spare key.
Câu 4: What word best replaces “desolate” in paragraph 4?
A isolated
B: populous
C: dissatisfying
D: depressing
Câu 5: The 'aforementioned precautions' refer to steps that …………

A will tell a burglar if your house is empty or not.
B: are the most important precautions to take to make your home safe.
C: will stop a potential burglar.
D: will not stop an intruder if he has decided to try and enter your home.
Câu 6: Gaining entry to a house through a small window …………
A is surprisingly difficult.
B: is not as difficult as people think.
C: is less likely to happen than gaining entry through a door.
D: is tried only by very determined burglars.
Câu 7: According to the writer, window locks, security locks and burglar alarms …………
A cost a lot of money but are worth it.
B: are good value for money.
C: are luxury items.
D: are absolutely essential items.
Câu 8: The writer argues that fitting a chain and an eye hole…………
A will prevent your home being burgled.
B: avoids you having to invite people into your home.
C: is only necessary for elderly people.
D: gives you time to check if the visitor is genuine.
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Câu 9: What word best replaces “scrutinise” in paragraph 7?
A glance
B: gaze
C: search
D: examine
Câu 10: The best title for the text is …………
A Increasing household crime.

B: Protecting your home from intruders
C: What to do if a burglar breaks into your home
D: Burglary statistics
V. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrase for each of the blanks.
Set in the red desert of central Australia is the mining town of Coober Pedy. At first sight, the town looks
similar to many other such communities, but Coober Pedy is different. Sixty per cent of its population of
some 4,000 people lives underground. There are today about 800 underground houses as well as shops,
hotels and even churches in the town and the (1)______ hills. Once a site has been chosen, special
tunneling machines are (2)______ in to create passages and rooms in the sandstone. Rock pillars are left to
(3)______ the roof, and doors and windows are cut into the front. Houses are of all shapes and (4)______,
the largest having twenty rooms, and some even have their own swimming pool.
Living underground may sound strange but in fact it has a number of advantages. In summer, the
temperature outside can reach an astonishing 470C, and in winter the nights can be (5)______ cold.
However, inside the houses it remains a steady 250C all year (6)______. Many people say that living
underground makes them feel very secure. There is no problem with noise from the neighbors and the
houses are not (7)______. By the fierce dust storms that regularly (8)______ through the area. And of
course, if your family (9)______ or lots of friends come to stay, you can (10)______ dig another room.
Câu 1:
Câu 2:
Câu 3:
Câu 4:
Câu 5:
Câu 6:
Câu 7:
Câu 8:
Câu 9:
Câu 10:

A close

A brought
A push
A numbers
A sharply
A round
A disturbed
A sweep
A grows
A regularly

B: near
B: placed
B: support
B: areas
B: strongly
B: along
C: influenced
B: pour
B: explodes
B: always

C: enclosing
C: entered
C: rise
C: volumes
C: extremely
C: wide
B: affected
C: hurry
C: rises

C: only

D: surrounding
D: worked
D: lift
D: sizes
D: heavily
D: across
D: spoiled
D: flood
D: stretches
D: ever

V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions:
Câu 1: All the staff in Tam's film are expected to do some overtime, if the need rises.
A All the staff
B: are
C: some overtime
D: rises
Câu 2: Many Civil War battles were fought in Virginia than in any other state.
A Many
B: were fought
C: other
D: state
Câu 3: The arthropods, including insects and spiders, are great economic and medical signific.
A including
B: are great
C: economic
D: signific

Câu 4: Within the Alamo was one hundred and eighty men, more than two thirds of whom had recently
migrated from near-by states.
A Was
B: two thirds of whom
C: migrated
D: near-by
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Câu 5: Even the most discriminating gourmet will agree that food in the south is as good as any other
region in the country.
A discriminating
B: that
C: as any
D: region
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase which best
replaces the underlined word.
Câu 1: The situation seems to be changing minute by minute.
A from time to time
B: time after time
C: again and again
D: very rapidly
Câu 2: I think we have solved this problem once and for all.
A in the end
B: forever
C: temporarily
D: for everybody
Câu 3: A woman had a narrow escape when the car came round the corner.
A was hurt

B: was nearly hurt
C: ran away
D: bumped into the car
Câu 4: Mary is always making a mountain out of a molehill
A exaggerating
B: extravagant
C: squandering
D: overextending
Câu 5: My daughter and the boy living in the neighbourhood got on well with each other like a house on fire.
A quickly
B: slowly
C: smoulderingly
D: gradually
VII. 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.
Câu 1: It was not only cold but it also snowed a few days ago.
A Not only it was cold but did it also snow a few days ago.
B: It was not only cold but did it also snow a few days ago.
C: Was it not only cold but it also snowed a few days ago.
D: Not only was it cold but it also snowed a few days ago.
Câu 2: If it hadn’t been for his carelessness, we would have finished the work.
A He was careless because he hadn’t finished the work.
B: If he had been more careful, we would have completed the work.
C: Because he wasn’t careless, we didn’t finish the work.
D: If her were careful, we would finish the work.
Câu 3: I would rather you wore something more formal to work.
A I’d prefer you should wear something more formal to work.
B: I’d prefer you to wear something more formal to work.
C: I’d prefer you wear something more formal to work.
D: I’d prefer you wearing something more formal to work.

Câu 4: The meeting was put off because of pressure of time.
A The meeting was planned to start late because of time pressure.
B: The meeting started earlier because people wanted to leave early.
C: There was not enough time to hold the meeting.
D: The meeting lasted much longer than usual.
Câu 5: The hostess made every effort to see that her guests got the food and drinks they wanted.'
A The guests refused the food and drinks prepared by the hostess.
B: Neither the guests nor the hostess had food or drinks.
C: The hostess tried hard to please her guests.
D: The hostess was reluctant to offer her guests food and drinks.
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