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H và tên sinh viên: ___________________________Mã s sinh viên: ____________
PART I: GRAMMA AND VOCABULARY
Question 1-50: Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence.
Câu 1: The ___________ is good today, it’s sunny and warm.
A. atmosphere
B. climate
C. sky
D. weather
Câu 2: The basketball player _____ the ball, and then he threw it into the basket.
A. bounced
B. dropped
C. missed
D. kissed

Câu 3: We arrived ______ the airport two hours before the flight.
A.at
B. to
C. in
D. on
Câu 4: Before the concert they went to the _____ because Nori wanted to buy new
clothes.
A. wedding
B. mall
C. post office
D. station
Câu 5: Laura was hurt _____ and had to go to hospital.
A. quickly
B. badly
C. well
D. bad
Câu 6: In a ______ class we learn about plants and animals
A. biology
B. geography
C. history
D. chemistry
Câu 7: Panama City has a _____of approximately 1,2 million
A. population
B. popular
C. populated
D. populate
Câu 8: Barcelona is smaller _____ Seoul
A. from
B. that
C. than

D. of
Câu 9: I called my nephew last night but ______ wasn’t at home.
A. you
B. he
C. she
D. it
Câu 10: Cities is modern ______ the air is so polluted
A. but
B. because
C. or
D. so
Câu 11: After three days in hospital, my grandfather ______ better and went home.
A. made
B. got
C. lived
D. had
Câu 12: Maria was so disappointed because her team ______ the game.
A. lost
B. loses
C. win
D. won
Câu 13: ________ do you go swimming? Twice or three times a week.
A. How far
B. How much
C. How many
D. How often
Câu 14: I have lost my dictionary? Can I borrow _________.
A.me
B. yours
C. you

D. your
Câu 15: He has a big collection of sunglasses. He ______ collecting them ten years
ago.
A. has started
B. starts
C. started
D. was starting
Câu 16: We didn’t spend the money, but we saved _______________.
A. us
B. them
C. our
D. it
Câu 17: It ___________ rains in Sahara Desert.
A. often
B. always
C. usually
D. hardly ever
Câu 18: What ____ you doing now?
A. have
B. is
C. are
D. does
Câu 19: What about __________ out for dinner tonight?
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A. going
B. will go
C. goes
D. to go

Câu 20: My swimming instructor speaks ________.
A. Brazil
B. America
C. England
D. Spanish
Câu 21: We don’t go rock climbing because it is so ________ .
A. demanding
B. safe
C. easy
D. well-paying
Câu 22: In football, you __________ score a goal with your hands.
A. don’t have to
B. do
C. have to
D. mustn’t
Câu 23: Rebecca usually _______ yoga in her free time
A. goes
B. has
C. does
D. player
Câu 24: My son was born on May the ___________ 1999.
A. fifteen
B. tenth
C. two
D. twenty
Câu 25: We waited for her but she didn’t _________ .
A. appears
B. appeared
C. appearing
D. appear

Câu 26: The English tourist spoke so ___________ that we couldn’t understand.
A. well
B. good
C. slowly
D. quickly
Câu 27: He _________ when the storm started.
A. have slept
B. sleep
C. slept
D. was sleeping
Câu 28: Look! He’s _____________ .
A. are coming
B. came
C. coming
D. come
Câu 29: Ted is well-built _______ he works out regularly.
A. when
B. but
C. because
D. so
Câu 30: Tara is _________ - she is quiet and doesn’t like talking to strangers.
A. mean
B. kind
C. shy
D. easy-going
Câu 31: ________ any department stores near here?
A. Is there
B. Are there
C. There are
D. There is

Câu 32: We ________ horse riding when we were on our uncle’s farm.
A. went
B. raced
C. played
D. made
Câu 33: The basketball game is played between two teams of five ___________.
A. players
B. player
C. member
D. person
Câu 34: I’ve _________ with this company since I graduated.
A. was
B. been
C. were
D. be
Câu 35: __________ you take the dog for a walk?
A. Are
B. Have
C. Is
D. Can
Câu 36: Mike isn’t married, but he has___________ to his girlfriend.
A. divorced
B. met
C. separated
D. engaged
Câu 37: I can see Princes William and Harry in the picture. We really liked _______.
A. him
B. it
C. them
D. us

Câu 38: People were standing in ______ in front of the ticket office when I came.
A. side
B. line
C. floor
D. rope
Câu 39: I’m a fan of yoga. I always eat __________ and avoid dairy product.
A. salty food
B. fast food
C. junk food
D. healthy food
Câu 40: The hotel has a _________ with a sauna.
A. air conditioner
B. souvenir shop
C. fitness centre
D. Internet access
Câu 41: My brother’s daughters are my _______________.
A. sister
B. aunts
C. sons
D. nieces
Câu 42: The best way to explore this city is _______ foot.
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A. use
B. with
C. on
D. by
Câu 43: _________ your father an engineer?
A. Is

B. Does
C. Are
D. Do
Câu 44: A fireplace ________ to make the room warm on winter days.
A. is used
B. is using
C. has used
D. uses
Câu 45: My job is _________. I have to be very careful or I can get hurt.
A. unusual
B. dangerous
C. important
D. rewarding
Câu 46: After lunch, my father often ______ a nap.
A. makes
B. takes
C. sleeps
D. does
Câu 47: Ted was so happy because he _________ his driving test.
A. fell
B. passed
C. failed
D. lost
Câu 48: There was a serious car ________ near my company.
A. sickness
B. crash
C. garage
D. park
Câu 49: In Asia, Tokyo is the ________ city to live in.
A. most expensive

B. less expensive
C. as expensive
D. more expensive
Câu 50: Our children like going to the bookstore __________the city centre.
A. in
B. next
C. on
D. at
PART II: READING COMPREHENSION
Read the texts below, then choose the best answers to the questions that follow
them.
Text 1:

People are buying more cell phones. The country’s largest cell phone company.
Phonecom, reported its sales numbers yesterday. This year it has sold 38% more cell
phones than it did last year. It has sold 25% of its cell phones to government offices,
40% to private companies, and 35% to individuals for personal use.
Câu 51: What does this report tell us?
A. Cell phones are more expensive this year than last year.
B. This year people bought more cell phones than last year.
C. A phone company has sold 38,000 phones this year.
D. Government offices bought fewer cell phones last year.
Câu 52: Which group has bought the most cell phones?
A. Government offices
B. Phone companies
C. Private companies
D. Individuals
Text 2:
I love my new fitness club, but there are a lot of rules or regulations. I pay 29$
a month, but I can only go on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Tuesdays, Thursdays

and Saturdays are for women. The club is closed on Sundays. Also, if I want to bring a
guest it is free the first time and $7 each time after that. Any food or drink is prohibited
in the club except for water. Plastic bottles are allowed, but glass is not. You have to
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bring your own towel and if you forget they charge you $5 to borrow one. There really
are a lot of rules.
Câu 53: What is allowed in the club?
A. Glass water bottles
B. Beer
C. Your own towel
D. Food
Câu 54: How much do guests pay?
A. $7 the first visit and $5 after that
B. $7 every visit
C. $7 the second visit and every time after that
D. Free of charge
Câu 55: What is the mean idea of the paragraph?
A. Woman are prohibited to enter the club.
B. Advantages and disadvantages of going to the gym.
C. Club rules and regulations.
D. Men can only go three days a week, and not on Sunday.
Text 3:
Stay at the Svinkaire Hotel in Oslo
Winter Wonderland Special
A little taste of luxury at affordable prices
The Svinkaire Hotel and restaurant in the oldest family run hotel and restaurant in
Iceland. For over one-hundred years the Svinkaire family has been providing the best
service and comfort.

Escape the cold with a Svinkaire Winter Wonderland Special Deal. From December
15th through March 15th, we are offering a discount rate on all our rooms. Up to 50%
cheaper than our regular rates! Enjoy our top of the range sauna cabins, made of the
finest quality wood. Or why not release your stress in one of our aromatherapy steam
rooms? If you like sports why not try your hand at reindeer wrestling? Or if you are an
artist, you could try ice sculpture taught by Iceland’s leading ice sculpture instructors.
Our rooms are equipped with TVs and DVD players. The hotel offers a full range of
DVD to rent, including the latest releases. We also provide Internet access. The Winter
Wonderland Special includes your choice of a free buffet breakfast or dinner, and an
evening sleigh ride to see the snow-capped mountains of Blintsroom. Call 9223-8872 to
make a reservation.
Câu 56: How long will this Deal last?
A. One-month
B. One-year
C. One-week
D. Three months
Câu 57: What is the hotel offering for free?
A. One meal
B. A room
C. A reservation
D. DVDs
Câu 58: Which is the following is NOT mentioned in the advertisement?
A. Internet access
B. Breakfast
C. Saunas
D. Room service
Câu 59: How long has the Svinkaire Hotel been in business?
A. Over 100 years
B. Over 1000 years C. For 10 years
D. 100 years

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Câu 60: How can people contact the hotel?
A. By email
B. By fax
C. By post

D. By phone

PART III: GAP FILLING
Choose the best word that are provided to complete the following test.
My friend had really good luck last weekend! On Friday night she left work
(61) ________ 6 o’clock. When she (62) ________ home she found an old cat setting
in front of her door. The cat was (63) _______, so she fed it. She put out a bowl of food
and some water. The cat ate the food very quickly, and then continued to sit there. After
that she decided to (64) _______ its hair. The cat meowed happily while she brushed it.
The next morning, the cat was still sitting in front of her door! So, she (65) _____ it
again, and it meowed happily again. That night it was raining, so she let the cat (66)
_______ in her kitchen. On Sunday, she went to the supermarket. She saw a (67)
________ with the picture of the cat on it. The sign said, “Missing cat: Please call 5557810.” When she got home, she called the number. The (68) ________ of the cat was
very happy! Thirsty minutes later, he came to her house to get it. (69) ______ he got
there, he gave her $50 to say thank yo. After he left, she went to the mall and (70)
_______ the money on a new pair of shoes.
Câu 61: A. about
Câu 62: A. built
Câu 63: A. hungry
Câu 64: A. paint
Câu 65: A. was feeding
Câu 66: A. wanted

Câu 67: A. photograph
Câu 68: A. owner
Câu 69: A. When
Câu 70: A. seat

B. in
B. was
B. full
B. tie
B. feed
B. liked
B. sign
B. mother
B. Because
B. wasted

C. from
C. got
C. angry
C. cut
C. fed
C. went
C. man
C. boss
C. Before
C. spent

D. at
D. left
D. happy

D. brush
D. feeding
D. belonged
D. product
D. shelter
D. But
D. invested

PART IV: SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION
In each question below, choose the sentence that has a similar meaning to the
original one.
Câu 71: How much does a three-bedroom house cost?
A. How much does a house cost?
B. What is the price of a three-bedroomed house?
C. How big is the house?
D. How many bedrooms are there in the house?
Câu 72: We spent two hours writing these letters.
A. In took us two hours to write these letters.
B. These letters were being written for two hours.
C. We started writing these letters at two o’clock.
D. We wasted two hours typing these letters.
Câu 73: They arrive ten minutes ago.
A. they should be here in 10 minutes.
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B. They left for ten minutes.
C. They have been here for 10 minutes.
D. It took them ten minutes to get there.
Câu 74: We didn’t spend much money

A. We only spent a little money.
B. We spent quite a lot of money.
C. We earned some money.
D. We didn’t have any money.
Câu 75: I have known Jane for two years.
A. I haven’t seen Jane for two years.
B. Jane came to see me two years ago.
C. I first met Jane two years ago.
D. I am staying with Jane for two years ago.
Câu 76: Whose cat is this?
A. Who likes cat?
B. Who wants to have this cat?
C. Who brings this cat here?
D. Who does this cat belong to?
Câu 77: The hotel has two restaurants.
A. There aren’t any restaurants in in the hotel.
B. There are two restaurants in the hotel.
C. We eat meals in one of the hotel restaurants.
D. The hotel is between two restaurants.
Câu 78: My son doesn’t read as much as my daughter.
A. My daughter reads less than my son.
B. My daughter reads more than my son.
C. My daughter is more intelligent than my son.
D. My son doesn’t like reading at all.
Câu 79: I’ve never read such a good book.
A. I have always wanted to read such book.
B. This is the best book I’ve ever read.
C. This is the worst book I’ve ever read.
D. I advise you to read book such book.
Câu 80: I like Mary better than Jane.

A. Mary and Jane doesn’t like me.
B. I enjoy being with Mary and Jane.
C. I don’t like Jane as much as Mary.
D. I don’t like either Mary or Jane.
PART V: CONVERSATIONS:
Choose the best response to complete each conversation below.
Câu 81: Boy: Can I try these jeans?
Salesperson: ______________
A. Sure. The dressing room is over there.
B. That’s correct.
C. They are $20. How would you like to pay?
D. Here you are.
Câu 82: Wife: Let’s go on vacation next summer.
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Husband: _______________
A. Sure. Where do you want to go?
B. I went there last summer.
C. How about staying in that hotel?
D. I didn’t know that.
Câu 83: Hotel clerk: Welcome to Riverside Hotel. How can I help?
Man: _________________________
A. I hope you all right.
B. Yes, that’s correct.
C. Can I borrow your car?
D. Good afternoon. I’m checking in.
Câu 84: Man: Can I ask you some questions?
Woman: _______________
A. Thanks anyway.

B. I’m sorry to hear that.
C. I’m sorry, but I don’t have time.
D. No, thanks.
Câu 85: Lily: Omar, this is my husband, Pat.
Omar: _____________
A. See you later, Pat.
B. Nice to see you again.
C. Nice to meet you, Pat.
D. Hello. Long time no see.
Câu 86: Doctor: What’s the matter with you?
Patient: __________
A. That’s a very good question.
B. I’m sorry about that.
C. That’s amazing!
D. I feel very tired.
Câu 87: Man: Why don’t you go to Croatia on vacation?
Woman: _________________
A. Here you go.
B. I like summer time.
C. Thanks for calling.
D. That sounds interesting.
Câu 88: Jane: How was your weekend?
Lisa: ____________
A. It was OK.
B. That sounds like fun!
C. I’m usually at home.
D. Let’s go to that coffee shop.
Câu 89: Man: How about going for walk?
Woman: ________
A. Never mind.

B. Sorry, but I’m reading a good book now.
C. Great. Here you are.
D. Of course. What can I do?
Câu 90: Woman: Would you like to try our pizza?
Man: ________
A. No, thank you. I’m not thirsty.
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B. No, thanks. I’m not hungry now.
C. OK. I’ll ask someone else.
D. What a nice kitchen!
PART VI: PRONUNCIATION
Which underlined part was pronounced differently from the others?
Câu 91: A. church
B. cheese
C. chef
Câu 92: A. soup
B. sure
C. sell
Câu 93: A. car
B. parrot
C. garbage
Câu 94: A. union
B. united
C. university
Câu 95: A. smiles
B. says
C. stops
Câu 96: A. mood

B. tooth
C. cook
Câu 97: A. seat
B. head
C. meat
Câu 98: A. honesty
B. home
C. hat
Câu 99: A. helped
B. washed
C. walked
Câu 100: A. nice
B. twice
C. fine
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1. D
2. A
3. A
4. B
5. B
6. A
7. A
8. C
9. B
10. A

11. B
12. A
13. D

14. B
15. C
16. D
17. D
18. C
19. A
20. D

21. A
22. D
23. C
24. B
25. D
26. D
27. D
28. C
29. C
30. C

31. B
32. B
33. A
34. B
35. D
36. D
37. C
38. B
39. D
40. C

41. D
42. C
43. A
44. A
45. B
46. B
47. B
48. B
49. A
50. A

D. chair
D. soul
D. bar
D. unlimited
D. learns
D. root
D. neat
D. health
D. wanted
D. children

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51. B
52. C
53. C
54. C
55. C
56. D

57. A
58. D
59. A
60. D

61. D
62. C
63. A
64. D
65. C
66. D
67. B
68. A
69. A
70. C

71. B
72. A
73. C
74. A
75. C
76. D
77. B
78. B
79. B
80. C

81. A
82. A
83. D

84. C
85. C
86. D
87. D
88. A
89. B
90. B

91. C
92. B
93. B
94. D
95. C
96. C
97. B
98. A
99. D
100. D

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