Đáp án Ôn thi Học Kỳ II tiếng Anh lớp 12

THE EXAMINATION ( 2010-2011 )
SUBJECT : ENGLISH 12
TIME ALLOTTED : 45 MINUTES
Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of
the other words:
1. A. roughs B. ploughs C. coughs D. laughs
2. A. walked B. jumped C. missed D. started
3. A. July B. system C. easily D. study
Pick out the word that has different stress from that of the other words
4. A. situation B. appropriate C. informality D. entertainment
5. A. discuss B. waving C. airport D. often
Choose a, b, c, or d that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes
the underlined part, or has a close meaning to the original one.
6. Most doctors and nurses have to work on a _______ once or twice a week
at the hospital.
a. solution b. night shift c. household chores d. special dishes
7. Many young people have objected to _______ marriage, which is decided
by the parents of the bride and groom.
a. agreed b. shared c. contractual d. sacrificed
8. It is _______ not to say "Thank you" when you are given something.
a. small b. rude c. slight d. formal
9. To Vietnamese students, the _______examination to university is very
difficult.
a. require b. requirement c. requiring d. required
10. He has not been offered the job because he cannot meet the ____of the
company.
a. requirements b. applicants c. information d. education
11. Qualifications and _______ are two most important factors that help you
get a good job.
a. politeness b. experience c. attention d. impression
12. There are several places where residents face the threat of _______ every

day.
a. terrorist b. terrorism c. terrorize d. terror
13. Emily said that her teacher _______ to London _______.
A. will go / tomorrow B. went / tomorrow
C. would go / the next day D. had gone / the next day
14. It’s the first time he ___________ a car.
A. drives B. drove C. has driven D. had driven
15. They _________serving meals by the time we get to the restaurant.
A. will stop B. stopped
C. are stopping D. will have stopped
16. If I __________you were sick, I would have come to visit you sooner.
A. had known B. have known
C. would have known D. know
17. Do you remember Mr. Darnell, _________taught us English Literature ?
A. who B. whom C. that D. which
18. The children slept well, despite ______ .
A. it was noise B. the noise C. of the noise D. noisy
19. Despite the fact that ______ , we enjoyed our trip.
A. the weather is bad B. it is a bad weather
C. the bad weather D. the weather was bad
20. It’s no use_________ you didn’t know.
A. pretending B. pretend C. to pretend D. pretended
21. Mary is very fond ___________.animals. She has three cats and two
dogs.
A. about B. since C. of D. between
22. I fell in ________love with him because of his kind nature.
A. a B. the C. X D. an
23. Sally turned her report, ________________?
A. doesn’t she B. did she C. hadn’t she D. didn’t she
24. He got a new alarm clock he'd get up on time.

A. although B. so that C. since D. so
25. They are _____ young _____ drive the car.
A. so / that B. too / to C. enough / to D. not only / but also
26. . - “ Do you mind if I use your bike ?” - “ ____________.”
A. Yes, you do. B. Yes. It’s my pleasure
C. No, you don’t. D. No, You can use it.
27. -“ I’d like the blue jacket, please! Can I try it on?” _ “ _______”
A. Yes, you would B. Yes, you must
C. Yes, certainly D. Yes, you do
28. “What an attractive hair style you have got, Mary!” _ “___________”
A. Thank you very much. I am afraid B. You are telling a lie
C. Thank you for your compliment D. I don't like your sayings
29. A: _____? –B: Once a week
A. How often do you go shopping B. How much do you want
C. Are you sure D. When will you get there
30. Congratulations! You did great. - _____________.
A. It’s nice of you to say so. B. It’s my pleasure.
C. You’re welcome. D. That’s okay.
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Error Identification
31. Mr Smiths is going to buy a new Japanese car, doesn’t it?
A B C D
32. Hardly he had entered the office when he realized that he had forgotten
his wallet
A B C D
33. As soon as I will graduate, I’m going to return to my country.
A B C D
34. Every student who majors in English are ready to participate in the
oratorical contest.
A B C D

35. The last day of the holiday will ended in disaster.
A B C D
Choose the sentences that have the same meaning with the given ones
36. She was careless. A fire broke out in the kitchen.
A.If she were careless, a fire broke out in the kitchen.
B.If she had been careful, a fire broke out in the kitchen.
C.If she had been careless, a fire would have broken out in the kitchen.
D.If she had been careful, a fire would not have broken out in the
kitchen.
37. "I am sorry I didn't wait for you," Mary said to John.
A. Mary apologized for not waiting for John.
B. Mary insisted on not waiting for John.
C. Mary sorry for not waiting for John.
D. Mary denied not waiting for John.
38. Although she tells lies, I believe her.
A. In spite of telling lies, I believe her.
B. In spite her telling lies, I believe her.
C. In spite her telling lies, I believe her.
D. In spite of her tell lies, I believe her.
39. It is believed that the man escaped in a stolen car.
A. The man is believed to escaped in a stolen car.
B. The man is believed to have escaped in a stolen car.
C. The man is believed to escaped in a stolen car.
D. They believed that the man stole the car.
40. My father hasn’t smoked cigarettes for a month.
A. It’s a month since my father last smoked cigarettes.
B. It’s a month ago that my father smoked cigarettes.
C. It’s a month that my father hasn’t smoked cigarettes.
D. It’s a cigarette that my father smoked a month ago
Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete the passage

Preparation is a key to a successful interview. Does the idea make you feel a little
(41)_______? Many people find that it is the hardest part of the
(42)________process. But it is not really true. The more you prepare and practice
, the more comfortable you will feel. You should find out as much as
(43)__________about the company before you go to the interview. Understand
the products that they produce and the services that they provide . It is also good
to know who the customers are and who the major (4)___________are. Practice
makes perfect. It will also make you feel more confident and relaxed . So ,
practice your answers to common questions . Make a list of questions to ask ,
too. Almost all interviewers will ask if you have questions. This is a great
opportunity for you to show keenness, (45)___________and knowledge .
41. A. worry B. nervous C. frightening D. confused
42. A employment B. employed C. employing D. employable
43. A. possible B. impossible C. long D. well
44 . A. counterparts B. clerks C. acquaintancesD. competitors
45. A. enthusiasm B. qualifications C. desire D. opportunity
Read the passage and choose the best answer.
Throughout the United States, the number of places where people are
allowed to smoke has gradually become smaller and smaller. First, it was banned
on trains, buses and planes, then in public places such as theatres and airports.
Now you can’t smoke in any workplace. Nonsmokers are definitely winning the
battle. “Why should we breathe their smoke ?”, they say.
If they are lucky, smokers can still find some bars and restaurants where they
can light up a cigarette, but it may soon be banned there , too. Anti-smoking
groups even think that smoking ought to be banned in people’s homes.
Under new plans you won’t be able to smoke where there are more than ten
visitors in a week, or where there are children. In 1996, nicotine was classed as
drug, like cocaine or heroin. In the country that gave tobacco to the world,
smoking might one day be illegal
41. Now you can smoke ___________ but in the future you can’t.

a. on trains b. in theatres c. on planes d. in bars
42. . “ Why should we breathe their smoke?” The word “their” in this
sentence means:
a. smokers’ b. other people’s c. nonsmokers’ d. visitors’
43. Which of the following sentences is true according to the passage?
a. The number of smokers has become smaller
b. You can smoke in some bars and restaurants
c. You can smoke in your office
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d. There are more places for people who want to smoke
44. “ Nonsmokers are winning the battle” means:
a. There are more nonsmokers.
b. There are more smokers
c. There are fewer places where people can smoke
d. There are more places where people can smoke.
45. In the future, smoking in ____________ may soon be banned.
a. bars and restaurants.
b. the country that gave tobacco to the world.
c. large family’s homes
d. all of these places.
TEST 2
Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentences.
1). That's the coffee bar I usually meet my friends.
A). for which B). where C). which D). in that
2). Jane : " Do you want any help?" - Peter : " "
A). Not at all B). I hope not
C). No, thanks . It's all right. D). Yes , That's right.
3). Thien : " My first English test was not as good as I expected .
" - Thomas : " "
A). Good Heavens! B). Never mind , better job next time!

C). That's brilliant enough! D). It's okay . Don't worry.
4). Don't worry . I'll you a hand with the washing up.
A). give B). borrow C). return D). take
5). Non-verbal such as waving , nodding or shaking of the head also
have cultural meanings.
A). signs B). marks C). opinion D). signals
6). The economy substantial changes thanks to the open policy.
A). has undergone B). has developed
C). have experienced D). has promoted
7). In Vietnam , children start school at the age of 6 and school at the
age of 18.
A). go to B). stop C). end D). leave
8). Our Party and Government continue to reaffirm their strong to DOI
MOI policy.
A). achievementB). commitment C). measure D). introduction
9). Someone knocked on the door while I a bath.
A). was having B). had C). is having D). has
10). The building , by the storm , has to be torn down.
A). which badly damaged B). was badly damaged
C).badly damaged D). that was badly damaging
11). I wish I shared his , but I really don't think this will work.
A). pessimism B). optimism C). survival D). depression
12). You shouldn't wear casual clothes to an interview.
A). untidy B). formal C). informal D). elegant
13). When we arrived at the meeting , the first speaker and the
audiences
A). was finishing/ had clapped
B). had just finished / were clapping
C). has just finished / were clapping
D). finished / had clapped

14). My little brother is very collecting sea shells.
A). keen in B). fond for C). keen on D). interested of
15). my father did not hold a well-paying job , he enjoyed his job a
lot.
A). However B). Although C). But D). In spite of
16). his poor condition , Jim tried to study well.
A). Although B). In spite of C). Because D). But
17). She going for a picnic at the weekend.
A). promised B). advised C). denied D). suggested
18). People that money is everything often become slaves to it.
A). whose believed B). that believing
C). whom believe D). who believe
19). You can choose to get a job when you have finished the part of your
education.
A). secondary B). compulsory C). primary D). school
20). He offered to take her home , she didn't want to.
A). Although B). and C). therefore D). but
21). DOI MOI or Renovation in Vietnam in 1986.
A). is initiated B). had initiated C). was initiated D). initiated
22). She asked me my work on the project.
A). whether I finished B). if I had finished
C). I had finished D).If I have finished
23). Who to on the phone when we came into the room?
A). did you talk B). have you been talking
C). had you talked D). were you talking
24). It took Vietnam eleven years
A). to get access to WTO and become its 150th member.
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B). getting access to WTO and become its 150th member.
C). getting access to WTO and becoming its 150th member.

D). getting access to WTO and to become its 150th member.
25). A school year is often divided two semesters.
A). for B). in C). with D). into
26). If I had noticed him , I hello.
A). would have said B). would say C). had said D). will say
27). They wanted to know in the area.
A). how long would he stay B). If he would stay how long
C). how long he will stay D). how long he would stay
28). We haven't seen our uncle for three years.
A. We first met our uncle three years ago.
B. The last time we met our uncle was three years ago.
C. We never saw my uncle three years ago.
D. Three years is a long time for us to see our uncle.
29). This is the first time they've been to England.
A. They have never been to England before.
B. They went to England once.
C. They haven't been to England so far.
D. They've been to England many times.
30). 'When will the final exam be taken?' Bill wanted to know…………
A. When will the final exam be taken
B. When the final exam will be taken
C. When would the final exam be taken
D. When the final exam would be taken
Choose the letter A,B,C, or D to show the underlined part of each sentence
that needs correction.
31). The National Curriculum is setting by the Government and must be followed
in all states schools.
A B C
D
32). Her last book is published in 20 languages many years ago.

A B C D
33). Dinosaurs became extinct millions of years ago because of the earth’s
climate changed
A B C
drastically.
D
34). Many charity organizations have brought food supplies and clothes to flood-
effecting
A B C
areas in the Mekong Delta
D
35). I have no confidence enough to participate in the English – speaking
competition.
A B C D
Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete the passage .
All members of the family have accepted the daily tasks of housekeeping
. These duties are not intended as a punishment . They are (36) to the
happiness and well-being of the family. (37) family member has
agreed to cheerfully contribute to the welfare of the family by working together
as a team to get these chores (38) quickly every day.
We have a separate checklist for each day of the week. Each list is slightly
different. Each person will have a number assigned to him for the day. He will
complete all corresponding items (39) the checklist, starting at the top,
and complete them in sequence. We will cheerfully work together on each room
(40) the checklist for that room is done, then move on to the next room.
Any disputes over the completion of a chore will be settled by Mom or Dad.
36). A. needed B. contrary C. important D. close
37). A. Each B. all C. Some D. No
38). A. made B. solved C. done D. left
39). A. from B. by C. on D in

40). A. until B. as soon as C. after D. by the time
Read the passage and choose the best answer.
When you apply for a job, one of the most important things is job interview. In
order to make a good impression during a job interview, you need to prepare
yourself for the interview carefully. Punctuation is very necessary. You should
arrive in plenty of time so that you have a little of time to relax and keep calm
before the interview. You should be well—dressed. Do not wear a skirt which is
too short or jeans. You also need to plan what you are going to say. You have to
answer a lot of questions about your education and experience. You may be
asked many things about yourself and especially about the reason why you
decide to apply for the job. You can ask the interviewer about the salary you
expect, the position you are applying and the duties you have to do in the job.
You also must try to find out as much as possible about the company you want to
work for.
41). When you apply for a job
A. job interview is not important.
B. don't make any good impression.
C. preparation is not necessary.
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D. interview is important for you to prepare.
42). What about punctuation?
A. Being late is all right. B. You should arrive early enough to relax.
C. Punctuation is not important. D. If you are late the interviewer will wait.
43). What about clothes?
A. You can wear whatever you like. B. You should be well dressed.
C. Jeans are suggested. D. short skirt makes you more attractive.
44). You may be asked about
A. your study B. the reason why you are interested in the job
C. your experience D. All are correct
45). You can ask the interviewer about

A. the salary, position and duties
B. the salary, position and his age
C. the salary and the interviewer's education
D. the salary, the interviewer's family and his duties.
Choose the word with the different pronunciation of the underlined part.
46). A. although B. threat C. throw D. thrill
47) A. called B. played C. admired D. liked
48). A. pollute B. consume C. nuclear D. fuel
Choose the word with the different stress pattern
49). A. conical B. determine C. contractual D. supportive
50). A. physical B. mischievous C. suitable D. romantic
TEST 3
I / PHONETICS :
A- Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently
1. a. manufactureb. future c. nursery d. secure
2. a. weather b. thank c. though d. clothes
3. a. looked b. hoped c. prevented d. washed
B – Choose the word whose stressed syllable is different from that of the
others
4. a. answer b. refuse c. begin d. enjoy
5. a. conception b. community c. economical d. discover
II / VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR : Choose the best option .
6. At school he not only had a good ………… record but also excelled at
sports .
a. knowledge b. academic c. intellectual d. education
7. In our country , many women still have to …………more in marriage than
men do .
a. determineb. equalize c. apologize d. sacrifice
8. I think your hair needs ……………. . It’s too long .
a. to cut b. cutting c. to be cutting d. being cut

9. This is an application letter , so you must write it in a/ an ………… way .
a. formal b. informal c. casual d. especial
10. Gestures and facial expressions are called …………….form of
communication .
a. social b. verbal c. non-verbal d. informal
11. The government made serious attempts to raise the living ………… of the
people .
a. standard b. cost c. level d. price
12. Major new investments are aimed at reviving the ………… economy of
the country .
a. developed b. stagnant c. inefficient d. ruin
13. Come and see me as soon as you ……………….your report .
a. finishes b. are finishing c. will finish d. have finished
14. Do you remember Mr. Phung , ………….taught us Literature ?
a. that b. who c. which d. A & B are correct
15. Children are required to be in full-time education …………… the age of 5
and 16 .
a. at b. from c. between. d. by
16. She said she ______ that film several years before.
a. had seen b. has seen c. saw d. would see
17. The students in this class were made ______ very hard.
a. learn b. to learn c. learning d. having learnt
18. I couldn't find Jo at the party last night. If I ______ him, we'd have been
happy.
a. meet b. met c. have met d. had met
19. When I met John, he ______ from his university already.
a. graduated b. was graduating c. has graduated d. had graduated
20. He got an excellent grade in his examination ______ the fact that he had not
worked particularly hard.
a. on account of b. because of c. in spite of d. Although

III / READING :
A - Read the passage and choose the best answer to complete each sentence .
Choosing the right career may be hard . Many people who graduate from
school or college do not know what to do with their lives , and get a job
without really thinking about it . For some , things work out fine , but others
often find themselves stuck in a job that they hate .Your working life lasts an
average of forty years , so it is important to find a job you like and feel
enthusiastic about . Luckily , there are many ways you can get help to do this .
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The Australian website , WWW.careeronline.com , compares choosing a
career with going to the movies . Before you see a movie , you find out what
films are being shown . The site suggests you should do the same with your
career – find out what jobs are available and what your opinions are . Next ,
decide which movie you like best ; if you are not a romantic person , you won’t
want to see a love story . In other words , with your career , you should decide
which job will suit your personality . Finally , decide how to get movie tickets ,
and find out where the theater is before you go . With your career , you need to
find information about where you can work , how much you will earn , and
how to get a job in that profession .

16. According to the passage , deciding on the right profession can be ………… .
a. easy b. simple c. challenging d. quick
17. If a person starts working at the age of 20 , he will probably not retire until
he is ….
a. 40b. 50 c. 60 d. 70
18. Which of the following advice is not given by www.careeronline.com for
getting the right job ?
a. Find out what job choices you have .
b. Decide which job is best for your personality .
c. Get information about when the job starts .

d. How much can you earn .
19. Through the passage , the writer wants to advise us ……………… .
a. to love the job that we are doing .
b. to give up the job that we don’t like .
c. to apply for as many jobs as possible
d. to think it over carefully before choosing a job .
B – Choose the answer that best fits each space to complete the following
passage .
If you want to ………(20) university , you must pass examinations that
most students ……… (21) at the age of 18 ( called A level ) . Most students
take three “A” levels and they must do well ….….(22) to obtain a place at
university because the places are …………(23) . At the moment ,
approximately 30% of young people go to university in Britain .
If you get a place at university , the ………(24) is free , and some
students also get a grant . Most university courses last 3 or 4 years ; some one
or two courses ,e.g. Medicine may be even longer . Students at university are
called ……….(25) while they are studying for their first degree .
20. a. go b. come c. enterd. apply
21. a. take b. get c. sit d. pass
22. a. so that b. so asc. in order d. B & C are correct
23. a. small b. few c. limited d. abundant
24. a. fare b. cost c. pay d. tuition
25. a. undergraduates b. graduates c. colleagues d. freshers
IV / TRANSFORMATION :
26. “ I’ll come and see you tomorrow ,” Tom said to me .
a. Tom said that he would come and see me tomorrow.
b. Tom promised that he would come and see me the following day .
c. Tom promised to come and help me the following day .
d. B and C are correct .
27. Men can’t fly because they don’t have wings .

a. If men have wings , they will fly .
b. If men could fly , they would have wings .
c. Men couldn’t fly unless they had wings .
d. Men could fly if they had wings .
28. People have translated this book into many languages .
a. This book have translated into many languages .
b. This book has been translate by people into many languages .
c. This book was translated into many languages .
d. This book has been translated into many languages .
29. It rained a lot but we enjoyed our vacation .
a. We enjoyed our vacation although it rained a lot .
b. Although we enjoyed our vacation , it rained a lot .
c. In spite of raining a lot , we enjoyed our vacation .
d. A and C are correct .
30. Romeo and Juliet is a famous play . Shakespeare wrote it in 1605 .
a. Romeo and Juliet is a famous play written by Shakespeare in 1605 .
b. Romeo and Juliet , which is a famous play , was written by Shakespeare in
1605 .
c. Romeo and Juliet is a famous play which was written by Shakespeare in
1605 .
d. All are correct .
VI / ERROR IDENTIFICATION : Choose the underlined part that needs
correcting
36. I have phoned you twice yesterday but I got no answers . Where did you
go ?
A B C
D
37. We prefer to watch a live concert to listening to music on the radio .
A B C D
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38. Seeing from a distance , Ngu Binh looks like a screen protecting Hue .
A B C D
39. In spite of we had planned everything carefully , a lot of things went wrong
.
A B C D
40. In the past , students were made sit still for hours and memorize all sorts of
things .
A B C
D
TEST 4
I / PHONETICS :
A- Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently
1. A. walked B. jumped C. missed D. started
2. A. bats B. speaks C. deaths D. nurses
3. A. child B. chair C. chef D. chores
B – Choose the word whose stressed syllable is different from that of the
others
4. A. solution B. mischievous C. family D. leftovers
5. A. priority B. diversity C. variety D. generation
Choose a, b, c, or d that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes
the underlined part, or has a close meaning to the original one.
6. . My Dad is always willing to give a hand …… cleaning the house.
A. with B. of C. about D. in
7. In Vietnam, we never give glasses to a bride and a …on their wedding
because it means separation.
A. gloom B. groom C. broom D. troop
8. Qualifications and ………… are two most important factors that help you
get a good job.
A. politenessB. experience C. attention D. impression
9. After a decade of economic liberalization, Vietnam has seen a dramatic

rise in living ______ in urban areas.
A. surface B. standards C. level D. backgrounds
10. Someone who is ______ is hopeful about the future or the success of
something in particular.
A. powerful B. optimistic C. stagnant D. pessimistic
11. I could not eat ______ I was very hungry.
A. even though B. in spite
C. despite D. in spite the fact that
12. In spite ______, the baseball game was not cancelled.
A. the rain B. of the rain C. it was raining D. there was a rain
13. While I am waiting ______ my bus, I often listen ______ music.
A. on / at B. for / to C. toward / about D. upon / in
14. Mrs. Smith, ______ is a retired teacher, does volunteer work at the
hospital.
A. she B. who C. as D. that
15. If I had gone to the party last night, I ……… tired now.
A. am B. were C. would be D. would have been
16. . …………you do better work than this, you won’t pass the exam.
A. Although B. If C. Unless D. When
17. He asked _______ him some money.
A. her to lend B. she to lend C. she has lent D. she lends
18. Martin asked me _______.
A. how is my father B. how my father is
C. how was my father D. how my father was
19. _________you go to the dentist?
A. How often are B. How often does
C. How often do D. How are
20. Neil Armstrong was the first person ……….foot on the moon.
A. set B. setting C. to set D. who was set
21. _______ nonverbal language is _______ important aspect of

interpersonal communication.
a. The / Ø b. A / the c. The / a d. Ø / an
22. Tommy left high school _______ the age _______ seventeen.
a. at / of b. in / for c. on / with d. of / in
23. Either you or your friend _______ on charge today.
a. are b. is c. was d. were
24. You are old enough. I think it is high time you applied _______ a job
a. in b. of c. for d. upon
25. They held a party to congratulate _______ their son's success to become
an engineer. a. with b. on c. for d. about
26. The lesson _____ for me to understand.
A. is very difficult B. too difficult
C. difficult too D. is too difficult
27. She is _____ kind that everybody loves her.
A. such B. such a C. so D. so a
28. She hasn't got _____ to buy a car.
A. enough money B. money enough
C. so many money D. so much money
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29. It was _____ a boring speech that I felt asleep.
A. such B. so C. very D. too
30. Peter doesn't like scuba-diving. _____ does his brother.
A. Too B. Neither C. Either D. So
31. Someone knocked on the door during my lunchtime.
A. I had lunch when someone knocked on the door.
B. When I had had lunch, someone knocked on the door.
C. I was having lunch when someone was knocking on the door.
D. I was having lunch when someone knocked on the door.
32. Although she is intelligent, she doesn’t do well at school.
A. In spite of her intelligence, she doesn’t do well at school.

B. Despite being intelligent, but she doesn’t do well at school.
C. Even though her intelligent, but she doesn’t do well at school.
D. In spite the fact that she intelligent, but she doesn’t do well at school.
33. When did you begin to work here?
A. How long did you work here?
B. How long did you begin working here?
C. How long are you working here?
D. How long have you been working here?
34. ”Let’s stay here until the storm has passed!”, someone said.
A. Someone said that let them stay there until storm had passed.
B. Someone told me to stay there until the storm has passed.
C. Someone suggested staying there until the storm had passed.
D. Someone asked whether we stayed there until the storm has passed.
35. People believe that there will be severe earthquakes and tidal waves
next year.
A. It is believed that severe earthquakes and tidal waves will have
happened next year.
B. It is our belief that their will be severe earthquakes and tidal waves
next year.
C. It is believed that there will be severe earthquakes and tidal waves
next year.
D. Our belief is that there will be severe earthquakes and tidal waves
next year.
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correcting
36. As soon as I will graduate, I’m going to return to my country.
A B C D
37. . As they grow older, children in many cultures taught not to rely on their
parents.
A B C D

38. . If my father hasn't encouraged me to take the exam, I wouldn't have
done it.
A B C D
39. Although his poor health, Mr Brown still works hard to support his
family.
A B C D
40. Had you told me that this was going to happen, I would never believe it.
A B C D
Choose the answer that best fits each space to complete the following passage
When my parents married, they rented a small house and they didn’t have a
lot of money for furniture. The kitchen had a sink for washing up and a cooker,
but that was all of the things they had. They (41) _______________ an old table
and chair from the market. They borrowed a sofa which was (42)
______________ old, but they covered it with modern materials so it was bright
and cheerful.
Outside, there was a small garden (43) _____________ the house, but in
front of it there was only the road. Luckily the road wasn’t busy, so I could cross
it to reach the park on the opposite side. We lived there (44) __________ I was
ten and we were very happy. We had to move house because it was too small
when my twin sisters were born. We all (45) ___________ sad when we left.
41. A. bought B. sold C. became D. brought
42. A. more B. also C. even D. little
43. A. before B. through C. by D. behind
44. A. when B. after C. until D. to
45. A. spent B. thought C. had D. felt
Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
University Entrance Examination is very important in Vietnamese students.
High school graduates have to take it and get high results to be admitted to
universities. The pressure on the candidates remains very high despite the
measures that have been taken to reduce the heat around these exams, since

securing a place in a state university is considered a major step towards a
successful career for young people, especially those from rural areas or
disadvantaged families. In the year 2004, it was estimated that nearly 1 million
Vietnamese students took the University Entrance Examination, but on average
only 1 out of 5 candidates succeeded. Normally, candidates take 3 exam subjects,
and each lasts; 180 minutes for the fixed group of subjects they choose. There are
4 fixed groups of subjects: Group A: Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry;
Group B: Mathematics, Biology, and Chemistry; Group C: Literature, History,
and Geography; Group D: Literature, Foreign Language, and Mathematics.
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In addition to universities, there are community colleges, art and technology
institutes; professional secondary schools, and vocational schools which offer
degrees or certificates from a-few-month to 2-year courses.
According to Vietnam's Ministry of Education and Training, there are
currently 23 non-public universities, accounting for 11% of the total number of
universities. These non-public universities are currently training 119,464
students, or 11.7% of the total number of students. The government is planning
to increase the number of non-public universities to 30% by 2007.
46. University Entrance Examination in Vietnamese is very _______.
a. interesting b. stressful c. free d. easy
47. The word those refers to _______.
a. exam subjects b. young people c. universities d. examinations
48. In 2004, the proportion of the students who got success in University
Entrance Examination was about _______ percent.
a. 5 b. 10 c. 20 d. 50
49. Which sentence refers to the University Entrance Examination in
Vietnam?
a. Students find it easy to get success in the University Entrance
Examination.
b. Math is compulsory in the University Entrance Examination.

c. Students are not allowed to choose their exam subjects.
d. There are four fixed groups of exam subjects for students to choose.
50. According to the passage, _______.
a. the Vietnamese government will close all non-public universities by next
year.
b. the Vietnamese government does not appreciate non-public universities
c. the Vietnamese government encourages the establishing of non-public
universities.
d. Vietnamese students have no alternative to continue their higher study
besides universities.
TEST 5
I / PHONETICS :
I. Chọn từ có dấu trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết có vò trí khác với
các từ còn lại:
1. A. secret B. confide C. attract D. discuss
2. A. suitable B. together C. supportive D. solution
II. Chọn từ mà phần được gạch dưới có cách phát âm khác với
các từ còn lại:
3. A. liked B. bothered C. swallowed D. earned
4. A. bats B. speaks C. photographs D. days
5. A. helped B. missed C. knocked D. decided
III. Khoanh tròn câu trả lời đúng nhất trong số A, B, C hoặc D để
điền vào chỗ trống.
6. Amanda left the job because they asked her to work on a night _________
very often.
A. time B. shift C. period D.
moment
7. The _________ that our family members share closely is watching films.
A. concern B. interest C. pleasure D. entertainment
8. My mother ________ the responsibility for running the household.

A. holds B. takes C. runs D. bears
9. We started working here three years ago.
A. We worked here for three years.
B. We have no longer worked here for three years.
C. We have worked here for three years.
D. We will work here in three years.
10. My mother ________ this picture for a week and she __________ it.
A. has painted / doesn’t finish B. has painted / hasn’t
finished
C. painted / didn’t finish D. painted / hasn’t finished
11. The sun _____ the biggest planet in the solar system.
A. has been B. will be C. is D.
was
12. Charles is a gifted footballer, but up to now he ____well in the international
matches.
A. doesn’t playB. didn’t play C. hasn’t play D. wasn’t playing
13. Before I went to university, I __________ as a carpenter for about five years.
A. workedB. used to work C. has worked D. had worked
14. Fortunately, I recognized him at the ___, so I left the table and stopped him
on time.
A. instant B. time C. shift D. distance
15. Any ______ from teachers to students’ progress will make them feel more
confident.
A. admiration B. support C. compliment D. respect
16. After the recent scandal, the president is expected to do the ______ thing and
resign from his position.
A. precious B. kindness C. decent D. formal
17. _______ marriage is believed by Asian parents and they don’t let their
children
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A. contractual B. approval C. commercial D. proposal
18. Mr. Green …… a color television set already.
A. buy B. buys C. has bought D. have
bought
19. She said to us “Don’t be late again”.
A. She said to us not to be late again.
B. She told us to be not late again.
C. She told to us not to be late again.
D. She told us not to be late again.
20. To attract someone’s attention so that we may speak to that person, we can
use either verbal or _______ form of communication.
A. signal B. waving C. non-verbal D. hand
21. A survey conducted among American, Chinese, and Indian to determine their
attitudes toward love shows that young Asian are not as _______ as their
American counterparts.
A. romantic B. confiding C. beautiful D.
loyal
22. The sentence Thuan said: “It has been very successful.” Can be reported as:
…….
A. Thuan said: it had been very successful.
B. Thuan said it had been very successful.
C. Thuan said it has been very successful.
D. It had been very successful, Thuan said.
23. The earth _________ round.
A. be B. is C. was D. had been
24. We ________ Dorothy since last Saturday.
A. don’t see B. haven’t seen C. didn’t see D. hadn’t seen
25. When I ________ her on the street yesterday, she _________ a rosy skirt.
A. was seeing / wore B. saw / wore
C. saw / was wearing D. saw / wearing

26. The farmer said, “I didn’t see her.” > The farmer said _________ her.
A. he had seen B. I hadn’t seen
C. she didn’t see D. he hadn’t seen
27. Lan: Your dress is so nice, Hoa. Hoa: _______
A. No, you are so kind. B. Do you like it?
C. Thanks. I’ve just bought it. D. Not at all.
28. Nam: Shall we go out for lunch? Tung: ______
A: Yes, we shall B. No, we shall not.
C. It’s a good idea. D. A and B are correct
29. While Mary washed up, she broke a cup.
A B C D
30. Lan said that she would visit me tomorrow.
A B C D
31. When the film started, I already arrived ten minutes before.
A B C B
IV. COMPREHENSION READING
Read the following passage. Choose one best answer (A, B, C or D)
Many people think that we can learn a lot about the culture of a foreign
country simply by living in that country. However, this is not necessarily true.
Often, the longer we stay in a foreign country, the more we realized how little we
actually know about the culture of that country.
Books and talks about other people’s culture can even be dangerous
because they concentrate on cultural differences and exaggerate national
character, and sometimes a lot of information they contain is untrue.
In a study recently carried out in Britain, people were asked to make a list
of anything that they thought was typical of Britain and would interest a foreign
visitor there. Most mentioned Shakespeare, the Queen, village inns, English folk
dancing, English castles, and fish chips wrapped in newspaper. Although all of
these characters can be found in British culture, they do not show the real interest
of ordinary British people: (They are, in fact, simply stereotype – that is, general

character which people wrongly think are typical.)What are surprising is that
they were suggested by British people themselves as representing their culture. If
people have such a wrong impression of their own culture, how much false
would their impression of other culture be!
32. If we stay a long time in a foreign country, _________
A. we will sometimes forget about culture of our own country.
B. we can often learn a lot about the culture of the foreign country.
C. we usually realize our own ignorance about its culture.
D. we can seldom find out anything at all about its culture.
33. It is hard to learn about a country’s culture from books because such books
______
A. concentrate on the dangers of the foreign culture.
B. exaggerate national character.
C. take no notice of culture difference.
D. contain little information about future.
34. When asked about their own culture, many British people __________
A. argued they knew little about British culture.
B. said they themselves were not typical of British people.
C. gave incorrect answers.
D. were surprised by the question asked.
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35. It is easy to ___________
A. know a lot about your own country’s culture.
B. know the culture of other countries.
C. give exact information about your own country.
D. describe stereotype of your country
V. Đọc đoạn văn sau và trả lời câu hỏi:
Men (36) lazy in the home, according to an official survey
published today. They have about six hours’ a week more free time than
(37) , but play very little part in cooking, cleaning, washing, and ironing,

(38) the Social Trends Survey by the Central Statistical Office.
Nearly three quarters of married women claimed to do all or most of the
(39) , and among married men the proportion who admitted that their
wives did all or most of the housework was only slightly lower.
The survey showed that washing and ironing was the least popular task
among men, with only one per cent performing this duty, compared with 89 per
cent of women, and 10 per cent sharing equally.
Only 5 per cent of men prepare the evening meal, 3 per cent carry out
household cleaning duties, 5 per cent household shopping, and 17 per cent wash
the evening dishes.
But when household gadgets break down, repairs are carried out by 82
per cent of husbands. The survey says that, despite our economic problems, the
majority of Britons are substantially better (40) a decade ago. We’re
healthier, too – eating healthier foods and smoking less.
The average Briton, not surprisingly, is more widely traveled than a
decade ago. More people are going abroad for holidays, with Spain the favorite
destination.
36. A. are B. is C. be D. being
37. A. husbands B. wives C. girls D. housewives
38. A. according B. seeing C. because D. when
39. A. houses B. work C. problems D. housework
40. A. to B. with C. than D. for
TEST 6
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from
the rest.
1. a. share b. rare c. are d. declare
2. a. cooks b. loves c. joins d. spends
3. a. advises b. raises c. devises d. goes
4. a. teacher b. children c. chore d. school
5. a. hurry b. under c. pressure d. rush

Choose a, b, c, or d that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes
the underlined part, or has a close meaning to the original one.
6. He has been very interested in doing research on ___ since he was at high
school.
a. biology b. biological c. biologist d. biologically
7. Are you sure that boys are more _______ than girls?
a. act b. active c. action d. activity
8. It is generally believed that "Men make _____ house and women make
____home".
a. Ø / Ø b. a / an c. the / the d. an / the
9. Most doctors and nurses have to work on a ___ once or twice a week at the
hospital.
a. solution b. night shift c. household chores d. special dishes
10. Billy, come and give me a hand with cooking.
a. help b. prepared c. be busy d. attempt
11. Many young people have objected to _______ marriage, which is decided by
the parents of the bride and groom.
a. agreed b. shared c. contractual d. sacrificed
12. All parents are _______ to at least try to behave in ways that will give their
own children an important protection
a. decided b. supposed c. followed d. rejected
13. After all, she _______ him since her childhood.
a. knows b. knew c. was knowing d. had known
14. I have never seen such a beautiful dress _______ you before.
a. of b. on c. for d. in
15. What _______ when the fire alarm _______ off?
a. are you doing / will go b. have you done / would go
c. were you doing / went d. will you do / are going
16. _______ you send this wedding card to Peter, please?
a. Will b. Are c. Did d. Had

17. John asked me _______ in English.
a. what does this word mean b. what that word means
c. what did this word mean d. what that word meant
18. The mother told her son _______ so impolitely.
a. not behave b. not to behave c. not behaving d. did not behave
19. It is _______ not to say "Thank you" when you are given something.
a. small b. rude c. slight d. formal
20. A/an _______ is an official document stating that you have passed an
examination, completed a course, or .achieved some necessary qualifications.
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a. certificate b. requirement c. education d. test
21. Reagan _______ an actor years ago.
a. is said to be b. was said being
c. was said have been d. is said to have been
22. More than ten victims _______ missing in the storm last week.
a. are reported to be b. are reported to have been
c. are reporting to have been d. are reporting to be
23. You are not allowed to use the club's facilities _____ you are a member.
a. unless b. if c. provided d. supposed
24. If she _______ the train last night, she here now.
a. took / were b. were taking / is
c. had taken / would have been d. had taken / would be
25. _____ ? I’m a teacher.
A. What’s his job B. What’s her job
26. C. What’s your job D. What’s David’s job
27. “What’s your hobby, Hoa?”
A. Well, I like collecting stamps B. Oh, with computers
C. Well, I want stamps D. Oh, on the phone
28. . Jill failed in the final examination last term. _____
A. Really? B. Sorry to hear that. C. What is wrong D. I can’t believe

29. “ Could you tell me the way to the bus stop ?” _____ .
A. Go ahead then turn right B. Thanks C. It’s OK D. by bus
30. “ You look nice in that red shirt.” - “ ………………………”
A. It’s nice of you to say so B. Am I ?Thanks
C. Oh, poor me D. I am interesting to hear that
31. . - “ Can I get you anything?”
- “ …………a pen and a piece of paper, please.”
A. I like B. I’ll like C. I’d like
D. I’m liking
ERROR IDENTIFICATION : Choose the underlined part that needs
correcting
32. When I am a child, I used to ride a tricycle to school.
A B C D
33. . I had my motorbike repair yesterday but now it still doesn’t work.
A B C D
34. The Nelsons asked us look over their plants for them while they were
away on vacation.
A B C D
35. . Mr Smiths is going to buy a new Japanese car, doesn’t it?
A B C D
36. They asked me what had happened last night, but I was unable to tell
them.
A B C D
Choose the sentences that have the same meaning with the given ones
37. I have never listened to jazz music before.
A. This is the first time I listened to jazz music.
B. This is the first jazz music I listen to.
C. This is the first time I have listened to jazz music.
D. This is the first time I listen to jazz music.
38. ” You damage my laptop, Mike,” said Sylvia

A. Sylvia said Mike has damaged her laptop.
B. Sylvia told Mike to damage her laptop.
C. Sylvia threatened Mike to damage her laptop.
D. Sylvia accused Mike of damaging her laptop.
39. ”I’m sorry I forgot your birthday”, Harry told Mary.
A. Harry said sorry to Mary for forgetting her birthday.
B. Harry felt sorry to forget Mary’s birthday.
C. Harry apologized Mary for having forgotten her birthday.
D. Harry really felt a pity not to remember Mary’s birthday.
40. ”I’ll give you $500 to keep your mouth shut”, he said.
.Police reported that a man had been helping them with their inquiries.
A. A man was reported to help police with their inquiries.
B. A man was reported to have been helping police with their
inquiries.
C. It is reported that a man had been helping them with their inquiries.
D. It has been reported that a man had been helping them with their
inquiries.
41. They are watering the flowers.
A. They need some water and flowers.
B. There is some water on the flowers.
C. The flowers are being watered.
D. They are putting the flowers in water.
Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.
The General Certificate of Secondary Education or the GCSE examinations
for (41) _____ are the standard school-leaver qualifications taken by (42) _____
all UK students in the May and June following their 16th birthday. If you come
to a UK (43) _____ school before you (44) _____ the age of 16, you will study
towards GCSE examinations in up to 12 subjects. Some subjects are compulsory,
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including English arid mathematics, and you can select (45) _____, such as

music, drama, geography and history from a series of options. GCSEs provide a
good all-round education that you can build on at college and eventually at
university.
42. a. short b. long c. big d. long
43. a. similarly b. fortunately c. approximately d. virtually
44. a. dependence b. independence c. independent d. independently
45. a. reach b. come c. approach d. go
46. a. other b. each other c. another d. others
Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
Traditions, saying, beliefs, language, and values are just a few things that
make up our culture. Culture is the framework in which families are structured.
It shapes our expectations and ideals. Culture plays a part in the meaning of
marriage and our roles as husbands, wives, children and parents.
Understanding cultural differences and similarities related to marriage is
important. Culture affects the roles that spouses take within marriages, the age at
marriage and number of children a couple have, the meaning of divorce,
cohabitation and non-marital childbearing, and the way parents raise children.
Understanding how relationships and marriages vary across cultural contexts,
and how they are similar, we will be able to identify the unique ways that
marriages and family life affect people of various cultures. As a result, we will be
able to help families and sustain happy marriages.
A cross cultural marriage or similar love relationship can be extremely
exciting. The cultural background, visits to the other country, the language of the
country and learning to speak it, the different habits and ways of doing and
saying things that people from other cultures have, are. all very exciting indeed.
What of the disadvantages of a cross cultural marriage or love relationship with
someone from another country or cultural background? No matter how much you
love your husband or wife, no matter how high your level of cross cultural
awareness, cross cultural communication and respect for differences.
Misunderstanding seems to be unavoidable.

47. The passage is about _________.
a. the effects of cultures on love and marriage b. the definition of culture
c. the role of spouses in the family d. cultural differences
48. The word It refers to _________.
a. culture b. family c. framework d. structure
49. According to the writer, cross-cultural marriage _________.
a. does not have advantages
b. does not have disadvantages
c. have both advantages and disadvantages
d. does not exist through time
50. According to the passage, which of the following is not affected by
culture?
a. The age to get married b. Child-raising
c. How much spouses love each other d. The roles of spouses
51. In cross-cultural marriage, _______ may happen.
a. divorce b. quarrel c. misunderstanding d. separation
TEST 7
A: PHONETICS
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the
others
1). A). through B). other C). everything D). thanks
2). A). facial B). communicate C). contact D). carpet
3). A). sometimes B). gestures C). interests D). examples
Choose the word whose stressed syllable is different from that of the others .
4) A). recently B). facial C). tomorrow D). confidence
5) A). carpet B). visit C). summer D). include
B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
6). You are old enough to take _______ for what you have.
A). responsibility B). irresponsible C). responsible D). responsibly
7). The boy waved his hands to his mother, who was standing at the school gate,

to _______ her attention.
A). follow B). pull C). tempt D). attract
8). In the UK, _______ schools refer to government-funded schools which
provide education free of charge to pupils.
A). independent B). secondary C). dependent D). state
9). A woman can never have a happy married life without _____ her husband

A). trusting B). determining C). demandingD). agreeing
10). Body language is a potent form of _______ communication.
A). non-verbal B). oral C). tongue D). verbal
11). I am flying to the States tonight. I ______ you a ring if I can find a phone.
A). will give B). would give C). have given D). could give
12). Sam _______ to change a light bulb when he _______ and _______.
A). has tried / slips / falls B). had been trying / slipped/ fell
C). tried / was slipping / falling D). was trying / slipped / fell
13). I _______ there once a long time ago and _______ back since.
A). have gone / was B). go / am not
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C). went / have not been D). was going / had not been
14). You are not allowed to use the club's facilities _____ you are a member.
A). provided B). unless C). supposed D). if
15). The refreshments _______ by Karen.
A). are preparing B). are going to be prepared
C). are going to prepare D). are being prepare
16). _____ instructed me how to make a good preparation for a job interview.
A). John Robbins to that I spoke by telephone
B). John Robbins who I spoke by telephone
C). John Robbins, that I spoke to by telephone,
D). John Robbins, whom I spoke to by telephone,
17). The teacher told Joe _______.

A). stop talking B). stops talking C). stopped talking D). to stop
talking
18). ___ ___ , he walked to the station.
A). In spite being tired B). Despite being tired
C). Although to be tired D). Despite tired
19). Yesterday, I _______ for work late because I _______ to set my alarm.
A). was leaving / was forgetting B). had been leaving / would forget
C). had left / forgot D). left / had forgot
20). _______ they are brothers, they do not look like.
A). Even B). Although C). In spite of D). Despite
21). He is the man _______ car was stolen last week.
A). that B). whom C). who D). whose
22). The preparations _______ by the time the guests _______.
A). had been finished / arrived B). have been finished / were arrived
C). had finished / were arriving D). have finished / arrived
23). She _______ working on that manuscript for 2 years now.
A). will be B). is C). had been D). has been
24). I _______ complete silence now while I try this experiment.
A). want B). have wanted C). am wanting D). wanted
25). Cellulose, which for making paper, can be found in all plants.
A. uses B. is used C. are used D. is using
26). She didn't do the test because it was too difficult.
A). If the test had been too difficult, she could have done it.
B). If the test hadn't been too difficult, she could have done it.
C). If the test were not too difficult, she could do it.
D). If the test hadn't been too difficult, she couldn't have done it.
27). Many people think Steve stole the money.
A). Steve is thought to have stolen the money.
B). Many people think the money is stolen by Steve.
C). It was not Steve who stole the money.

D). Money is thought to be stolen by Steve.
28). Peter doesn't read a lot. He can't find the time.
A). If Peter hadn't got the time, he would read a lot.
B). If Peter has the time, he will read a lot.
C). If Peter had had the time, he would have read a lot.
D). If Peter had the time, he would read a lot.
29). Barry continued to smoke even though we had advised him to quit.
A). Barry took our advice so he stopped smoking.
B). Barry did not quit smoking because of our advice.
C). Despite being told not to smoke, Barry continued to do.
D). If we had advised Barry, he would have quit smoking.
30). Lan suggested going out for dinner.
A). Lan said, "Why don't we go out for dinner?"
B). Lan said, "Do you want to go out for dinner?"
C). Lan said, "Will you go out for dinner?"
D). Lan said, "Must we go out for dinner?"
D: READING
Children in the Netherlands must be at least four years old to (41) _____ primary
education. Almost all 4-year-olds (99.3%) in the country indeed attend primary
school, (42) _____ this is not compulsory until children reach the age of 5.
Primary school is free of charge. In most schools, children are grouped by age in
mixed ability classes, with one teacher for all subjects. Primary school (43)
_____ of 8 groups, thus schooling (44) _____ for 8 years. During the first two
years, which (45) _____ kindergarten, children receive an average of 22 hours of
education, during the last 6 years children receive an average of 25 hours per
week…
31). A). enter B). come C). run D). afford
32). A). in spite B). due to C). although D). despite
33). A). includes B). composes C). consists D). contains
34). A). takes B). lengthens C). spends D). lasts

35). A). is called also B). also called
C). is also called D). is also calling
II. Jean spent her first few years in Hooper and her family moved to Otsego early
in her life. She was only ten when her father died unexpectedly, leaving her
mother to raise and support their family alone. Her mother soon went to work
outside the home to provide for the family, and Jean, being one of the oldest, had
to help care for her younger siblings. Although she had much responsibility at
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home, Jean thoroughly enjoyed school and was an excellent student. She went on
to graduate 10th in her class at Otsego High School in 1953.
While still in high school, Jean met a young man named Charles "Chuck"
Holly, at a dance in Alamo; and they were quite taken with each other. Over the
next few years, their love for each other blossomed and they were married on
February 24, 1953, while Jean was still in school. At the time, Chuck was serving
his country in the military, and had come home on leave to marry his sweetheart.
Unfortunately, shortly thereafter, he was sent overseas to serve in Korea for the
next fifteen months.
Upon his discharge, the couple settled into married life together in the
Plainwell, Otsego area. To help make ends meet, Jean went to work at the
collection bureau in Kalamazoo for a while, before taking a job at the cheese
company in Otsego. In 1964, Chuck and Jean were overjoyed with the birth of
their son, Chuck, who brought great joy into their lives. Jean remembered how
her mother was always gone so much working after her father died and she did
not want that for her son, so she left her job to devote herself to the role of a
mother.
36). Before Jean's father passed away, her mother used to _______.
a. work outside the home b. be a housewife
c. support the family alone d. work as a secretary
37). Which is not referred to Jean?
a. She was a responsible girl.

b. She never helped her mother with household chores.
c. She often did well at school. d. She went to high school.
38). Jean's husband was a _______.
a. teacher b. dancer c. soldier d. servant
39). Jean _______.
a. served in the military b. lived in Korea for fifteen months
c. had a daughter d. got married when she was a student
40). Which is not true about Jean?
a. She disliked staying at home and taking care of her child.
b. She worked outside the home before she had a child.
c. She was very happy when she got a baby.
d. She quit her job to look after her baby.
TEST 8
I. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on
your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 1
to 5.
If you want to _____(1)____ your best in an exam, you should be relaxed
and so one of the best things to do is to take regular breaks even if they are only
for a few minutes. During revision time, you _____(2)_____ take some time off
to go for a walk or play your favorite sport. It is a mistake to take up all physical
activities. Exercise can help you to relax. You should ____(3)_____ at least
twenty minutes doing something different every day. Parents don’t like it when
their teenage children spend hours on the phone, but, in fact, ____(4)____ to a
friend is very good for you; parents think that children are ____(5)____ time and
money; but research says talking to friends gives you a chance to relax, and this
will make the time you spend studying more effective.
1 . A. write B. go C. do D. make
2 . A. shall B. have C. should D. will
3 . A. waste B. spend C. relax D. use
4 . A. communicating B. saying C. chatting D. telling

5 . A. losing B. wasting C. spending D. missing
II. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer for each of the following questions.
6. "I have found a new flat," said Ann.
A. Ann told to me that she had found a new flat.
B. Ann said me that she had found a new flat.
C. Ann told me that she had found a new flat.
D. Ann said that she has found a new flat.
7. Someone knocked on the door during my lunchtime.
A. When I had had lunch, someone knocked on the door.
B. I was having lunch when someone knocked on the door.
C. I was having lunch when someone was knocking on the door.
D. I had lunch when someone knocked on the door.
8. No one has cleaned the floor.
A. The floor hasn't been cleaned. B. The floor has been cleaned.
C. The floor hasn't been clean. D. The floor hasn't cleaned.
9. He didn't hurry so he missed the plane.
A. If he had hurried, he could have caught the plane.
B. If he had hurried, he might catch the plane.
C. If he hurried, he wouldn't miss the plane.
D. He didn't miss the plane because he hurried.
10. I started working here in 2000.
A. I have worked here since 2000. B. I have started working here since 2000.
C. I have started work here since 2000. D. I haven't worked here since
2000.
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III. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word whose stress pattern is different from the rest.
11. A. teacher B. formal C. often D. polite
12. A. dependenceB. company C. happiness D. comfortable

IV. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct words/phrases that best complete each of the following sentences.
13. It _______ that learning a foreign language _______ a lot of time.
A. is said / takes B. is saying/ as been taken
C. says / is taken D. was said / was taken
14. Last night a tornado swept through Rockville. It ___________ everything in
its path.
A. was being destroyed B. was destroyed
C. had been destroyed D. destroyed
15. Unless he ……… immediately, he won’t get any information.
A. phones B. won’t phone C. phone D. doesn’t phone
16. __________ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.
A. Despite B. Because C. Although D. In spite of
17. He took me to an expensive restaurant where we enjoyed a good meal.
A. we enjoyed a good meal in which B. enjoyed a good meal
C. and enjoying a good meal D. to enjoy a good meal
18. She _______ a shark while she _______ on the beach.
A. see / am walking B. were losing / had left
C. saw / was walking D. lost / have left
19. I _______ a terrible accident while I _______ on the beach.
A. have seen / were walking B. see / am walking
C. was seeing / walked D. saw / was walking
20. My father works for a construction company in __________ .
A. Hanoi is a city in the Viet Nam.
B. Hanoi, that is a city in Viet Nam.
C. Hanoi where is a city in Viet Nam.
D. Hanoi, which is a city in Viet Nam.
21. You are old enough. I think it is high time you applied _______ a job
A. in B. of C. upon D. for
22. John asked me _______ interested in any kind of sports.

A. if were I B. if I was C. if I were D. if was I
23. While I am waiting _______ my bus, I often listen _______ music.
A. upon / in B. toward / about C. for / to D. on / at
24. We _______ touch since we _______ school three years ago.
A. have lost / left B. have lost / leave
C. lost / have left D. were losing / had left
25. The parents had been _______ warned about their son's misbehaviour.
A. repeat B. repeatedly C. repeated D. repeating
26. Emily said that her teacher _______ to London ________ .
A. went / tomorrow B. will go / tomorrow
C. had gone / the next day D. would go / the next day
27. By 2015, it will be widely accepted that schools and pre-schools have
_______ extremely important role to play in ________ future of our world.
A. the / the B. an / a C. Ø / Ø D. an / the
28. If more chemicals are released into the water, plants, and animals
__________ .
A. will be killed B. would die C. would be died D. will kill
29. I wonder whether this cloth __________or not.
A. is washing B. washing C. washed D. is washed
30. Are children taught to respect different __________ at school?
A. fields B. laws C. cultures D. aspects
31. My family have lived happily in this house for __________.
A. generations B. periods C. times D. stages
32. A ………… is an official document that you receive when you have
completed a course of study or training.
A. vocation B. subject C. certificate D. grade
V. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest.
33. A. application B. grade C. indicate D. certificate
34 . A. tastes B. washes C. buses D. arranges

35 A. explained B. prepared C. disappointed D. interviewed
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
underlined part that needs correction.
36.
It was not until 1937 that the southern source of the Nile River
discovered
.

A B C D
37. Unless you work harder, we will finish on time.
A B C D
38. Mary asked there was anything interesting on TV to see that night.
A B C D
39. Although I try hard to play the guitar, but I don't seem to improve.
A B C D
40. They asked us to not talk about the matter any more.
A B C D
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer for each of the following questions.
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English is my mother tongue. Besides, I can speak French and Spanish. I
studied the two languages when I was at high school. Now, I am still learning
Spanish at the University. As for me, mastering a foreign language is not easy.
After studying a language, practice is very necessary and useful. Travelling to the
country where the target language is spoken is very helpful, but if you can not
speak the language well enough you will certainly have troubles. I also
frequently go to the movies, watch television, listen to the radio in the language I
am trying to learn. Reading is another good way to learn. Books are good, but I
personally think newspapers and magazines are better. However, getting some
knowledge of the language is the most important thing. Grammar and vocabulary

should be mastered first.
41. How many languages can the writer speak?
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4
42. The writer has learnt Spanish _______.
A. in Spain B. at high school C. at university D. B and C
43. Travelling may cause troubles if _______.
A. you cannot speak the language well enough.
B. you can speak the language well enough.
C. you can speak the language bad enough.
D. you can communicate in the target language.
44. Some useful ways to practice your target language are _______.
A. listening to the radio and watching TV in the language.
B. reading books in the language.
C. seeing films in the language.
D. all are correct.
45. According to the writer, what should be mastered first?
A. Vocabulary B. Vocabulary and grammar
C. Writing skill D. Reading skill
VIII. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct response to each of the following utterances.
46. A . “Hey, Nam. Where are you going?”
B . “_____________.”
A. See you later B. I’m jogging
C. Hello. Nice to meet you D. Bye, catch you latter
47. A . “Sorry, I’ve got to go”
B . “_______________.”
A. Sorry B. Yes C. Bye. See you later D. How do you do
48. A . “How about having a party on the first day of Tet?”
B . “______________.”
A. Yes, that’s a great idea B. Thank you

C. I like it very much D. Yes. I want it
49. A . “In my opinion, this film is boring. What do you think about it?”
B . “_____________.”
A. I say so B. No, I don’t C. I agree D. I say yes
50. A . “What a nice pair of shoes!”
B . “____________.”
A. Yes, it is a pair of shoes B. Many thanks
C. I have one D. No, I don’t think so

………The End………
¤ Key
1.D 2.C 3.A 4.D 5.A 6.C 7.A 8.A
9.A 10.B 11.A 12.C 13.C 14.C 15.C 16.D
17.A 18.B 19.C 20.C 21.A 22.D 23.D 24.D
25.B 26.B 27.C 28.D 29.A 30.A 31.C 32.D
33.C 34.D 35.D 36.B 37.C 38.D 39.C 40.D
41.C 42.A 43.A 44.D 45.C 46.C 47.B 48.C
49.B 50.D
TEST 9
I. Chọn từ có dấu trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết có vò trí khác với
các từ còn lại:
1. A. algebra B. chemistry C. primary D. disruptive
2. A. attract B. curriculum C. certificate D. nursery
II. Chọn từ mà phần được gạch dưới có cách phát âm khác với
các từ còn lại:
3. A. future B. resume C. pressure D. enthusiasm
4. A. character B. challenge C. technical D. psychology
III.Khoanh tròn câu trả lời đúng nhất trong số A, B, C hoặc D để
điền vào chỗ trống
5. While I TV last night , a mouse ran across the floor .

A. watch B. watched C. was watching D. am watching
6. I ……….as soon as you come back.
A. went B. shall go C. have gone D. am going
7. Mr Brown said, “I watched TV last night.”
> Mr Brown said that he …………. TV the night before.
A. was watching B. watched C. had watched D. has watched
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8. He said he would do it _______________.
A. yesterday B. the following day
C. the previous day D. the day before
9. Gold ……………… in California in the 19
th
century.
A. are discovered B. discovered
C. was discovered D. be discovered
10. “They are going to build a supermarket in this area” can be written as:
…………………
A. A supermarket is going to be built in this area
B. A supermarket are built in this area
C. A supermarket in this area is going to be built.
D. This area is going to build a supermarket in
11. If I. . . . . . .the rain yesterday, I . . . . . . .ill.
A. had not caught / would have not been
B. did not catch / would not be
C. catch / will not be
D. had not caught / would not have been
12. Unless you tell her, she will not know about that.
A. She will know about that unless you don’t tell her.
B. If she will not know about that, you tell her.
C. If you don’t tell her, she will not know about that.

D. If you did not tell her, she will not know about that.
13. If you . . . . . . . to get in trouble again, please get up early and go to work on
time.
A. don’t want B. didn’t want C. won’t want D. hadn’t wanted
14. I read a book … ………… was written by a friend of mine.
B. Who B. whom C. which D. whose
15. Picasso, _____ works inspired many other artists, lived until he was a ripe
old age.
A. who B. whose C. that D. which
16. Britain imported many cars. They were made in Japan can be rewritten as:
…………
A. Britain imported many cars who were made in Japan
B. Britain imported many cars, made in Japan
C. Britain imported many cars, making in Japan
D. Japan imported many cars from Britain
17. Older sisters and brothers must take care …………… younger ones.
A. for B. onto C. about D. of
18. Can you explain that problem ……………… me?
A. at B. for C. from D. to
19. - “ Would you like a cup of tea?”- “ …………………………”
A. Yes, I do B. Yes, please C. I’m sorry D. It’s my pleasure
20. - “ Happy birthday! This is a small present for you.”- “ …………………….”
A. What a pity !
B. How beautiful it is ! Thanks.
C. Have a good time !
D. How terrible !
21. “ Could you tell me the way to the bus stop ?” _____
A. Go ahead then turn right. B. Thanks C. It’s OK D. by bus
22. In Vietnam, schooling is ……………………… for all children from the age
of 6 to 14

A. compulsory B. optional C. unnecessary D. impossible
23. The national ………… is a programme of study in all the main subjects that
children aged 5 to 16 in state school must follow.
A. syllabus B. course C. plan D. curriculum
24. Fee-paying schools, often called “independent schools”, “private schools” or
“______ schools"
A. college B. primary C. secondary D. public
25.School uniform is compulsory in most of Vietnamese schools.
A. depended B. required C. divided D. paid
26.Many people have objected to the use of animals in _____ experiments.
A. science B. scientist C. scientific D. scientifically
27. _______ must satisfy the requirement for admission to the university.
A. Applications B. Applicators C. Applicants D. Applying
IV. Tìm một lỗi trong mỗi câu sau bằng cách chọn A, B, C, or D:
28. Do you mind so I smoke in the room? – No, I don’t mind at all.
A B C D
29. If I knew that you were in financial difficulty, I would have helped you.
A B C D
30. What would happen if there is no water?
A B C D
31. The record had been chose by dancers near the jukebox.
A B C D
V. Đọc đoạn văn sau và chọn A, B, C, hoặc D để điền vào chỗ
trống:
A YEAR IN CANADA
I (32) ______ born in London and had lived in cities (33)_______ most of
my life. The one exception is the year I spent with my uncle in Canada. He
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owned (34)_______ enormous farm, miles from anywhere. Every morning, I
ought to get up with the sun and help my uncle on the field. He was such a nice

man, though, that I couldn't let him know how miserable I was.
So you can imagine my feelings when, because of my husband's work, we
(35)_______ to this small village three years ago. We arrived in the middle of
January and it was snowy everywhere. The heating didn't (36)_______ and it was
freezing cold. However, the welcome from our neighbours was warm and we
continued to feel very much at home in the village. I have never once regretted
coming here.
32. A. were B. be C. being D. was
33. A. in B. for C. to D. of
34. A. an B. what C. the D. such
35. A. replaced B. moved C. departed D. followed
36. A. burn B. work C. make D. happen
VI. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
Preparation is a key to a successful interview. Does the idea of going to a job
interview make you feel a little nervous? Many people find that it is the hardest
part of the employing process. But it is not really true. The more you prepare and
practice, the more comfortable you will feel. You should find out as much as
possible about the company before you go to the interview. Understand the
products that they produce and the services that they provide. It is also good to
know who the customers are and who the major competitors are. Practice makes
perfect. It will also make you feel more confident and relaxed. So, practice your
answers to common questions. Make a list of questions to ask, too. Almost all
interviewers will ask if you have questions. This is a great opportunity for you to
show your keenness, enthusiasm, and knowledge.
Make a great impression. The interview is your chance to show that you are
the best person for the job. Your application or resume has already exhibited that
you are qualified. Now it is up to you to show how your skills and experience
match this position and this company. The employer will be looking and
listening to determine if you are a good fit. He/she will be looking for a number
of different qualities, in addition to the skills that you possess. To make the best

impression, dress appropriately; express your strengths; arrive early, by about 10-
15 minutes; be enthusiastic; shake hands firmly; be an active listener; sit up
straight and maintain eye contact; and ask questions
After the interview, follow up with a thank-you note. This is a chance for
you to restate your interest and how you can benefit the company. Your best bet
is to try to time it so that the note gets there before the hiring: decision is made.
You should also follow up with a phone call if you do not hear back from the
employer within the specified time.
1. The pronoun it refers to ________.
a. the job b. the interview c. the interviewer d. the
preparation
2. What does the writer advise you to practice?
a. Asking and answering questions related to the job.
b. Making products that the company produces.
c. Providing services that the company serves.
d. Meeting some customers and competitors.
3. Which should not be shown during your interview?
a. Punctuality b. A firm hand shaking
c. Being properly-dressed d. Weaknesses
4. You can show your qualifications in the
a. dressing style and punctuality b. competing with the competitors
c. resume and letter of application d. eye contact with the interview
5. Which is not included in the writer's advice?
a. You should not communicate with the interviewer after the interview.
b. You 'should make the best impression in the interview.
c. You should write a note to say thanks to the interviewer after the interview,
d. You should telephone the interviewer for any information after the
interview.
KEYS
1 2 3 4 5

B A D C A
TEST 10
Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of
the other words:
1. a. cooks b. loves c. joins d. spends
2. a. naked b. looked c. booked d. hooked
3. A. impolite B. kidding C. instance D. big
Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest.
4. a. partnership b. romantic

c. actually

d. attitude

5. a. believe b. marriage

c. response

d. maintain

6. One of Vietnamese traditions is a belief in ___ families and in preserving
their cultures.
a. wealthy b. secure c. safe d. close-knit
7. A curriculum that ignores ethnic tensions, racial antagonisms, cultural
_______ and religious differences is pot relevant.
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a. diversity b. contacts c. barriers d. levels
8. This is the instance where big, obvious non-verbal signals are appropriate.
a. situation. B. attention c. place d. matter
9. Education has been developed in _______ with modern industry and the

mass media.
a. compulsory b. parallel c. selected d. following
10. She reads newspapers every day to look for the vacant _______ for which
she can apply.
a. institutions b. indications c. positions d. locations
11. Before the interview, you have to send a letter of application and your résumé
to the company.
a. recommendation b. reference c. curriculum vitae d. photograph
12. A _______ is a spacecraft that is designed to travel into space and back to
earth several times.
a. plane b. corporation c. telecommunication d. shuttle
13. He always ________ for a walk in the evening.
A. go B. is going C. goes D. going
14. Her brother ______ in Canada at present.
A. working B. works C. is working D. work
15. This picture by Johnny when I came.
A. painted B. was painted
C. was being painted D. had been painted
16. Come into the kitchen, _____________?
A. do you B. will you C. won’t you D. B and C
17. We should avoid our environment.
A. to pollute B. polluting C . polluted D. being polluted
18. The letter I wrote was full ………….mistakes.
A. with B. about C. of D. out
19. My son is _____ young to go to school.
A. very B. too C. so D. enough
20. Is that the same film ______ we watched last year?
A. when B. which C. why D. who
21. Every year, thousands of tourists visit………………. Nile River.
A. a B. an C. the D. X

22. Martin asked me _______.
A. how is my father B. how my father is
C. how was my father D. how my father was
23. If I had gone to the party last night, I ……… tired now.
A. am B. were C. would be D. would have been
24. It is _____ that many people are homeless after the floods.
A. was reported B. reports C. reported D. reporting
25. Brenda: “Do you think it will rain?” Carol: “Oh! ……”
A. I don’t hope B. I hope not
C. I don’t hope so D. It’s hopeless
26. A: “Sorry I’m late.” –B: “_____”
A. OK B. Don’t worry C. Hold the line, please D. Go ahead
27. - What a lovely hat you have! – Thanks. ……………. .
A. that’s OK B. I don’t care
C. I’m glad you like it D. certainly
28. Mary: “ Whose bicycle is that?” Tom: “________ .”
A. No, it’s over there B. It’s Jane’s
C. It’s just outside D. It’s your
29. A : ” Could I speak to Susie May , please ?” B : “ ”
A. Speaking B. Talking C. Saying D. Answering
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
underlined part that needs correction
30. We were advised not drinking the water in the bottle.
A B C D
31. You can apply for a better job when you will have had more experience.
A B C D
32. I like pupils who works very hard
A B C D
33. It looks like they're going to succeed despite of their present difficulties.
A B C D

34. If you had paid attention to your teachers, you might get much progress.
A B C D
Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one.
35. I will take up golf this year.
a. I will begin to play golf this year.
b. I will stop playing golf this year.
c. I will build a golf court this year.
d. I will enter a golf competition this year.
36. It has been a long time since they met.
A. They didn’t meet for a long time.
B. They didn’t meet a long time.
C. They haven’t met since a long time.
D. They haven’t met for a long time.
37. ”I’m sorry I forgot your birthday”, Harry told Mary.
A. Harry said sorry to Mary for forgetting her birthday.
B. Harry felt sorry to forget Mary’s birthday.
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C. Harry apologized Mary for having forgotten her birthday.
D. Harry really felt a pity not to remember Mary’s birthday.
38. It is said that two men were arrested after the explosion.
A. People said two men be arrested after the explosion.
B. Two men are said to be arrested after the explosion.
C. Two men are said to have been arrested after the explosion.
D. Two men were said to be arrested after the explosion.
39. Despite feeling cold, we kept walking.
A. Although we felt cold, but we kept walking
B. Although we felt cold, we kept walking
C. However cold we felt, but we kept walking
D. However we felt cold, we kept walking
40. She didn’t stop her car because she didn’t see the signal.

A. If she saw the signal, she would stop her car.
B. If she had seen the signal, she would stop her car.
C. If she had seen the signal, she would have stopped her car.
D. If she saw the signal, she would have stopped her car.
V. Đọc đoạn văn sau và chọn A, B, C, hoặc D để điền vào chỗ
trống:
Face-to-face conversation is a two-way process: you speak to me, I reply to
you and so on. Two- way …1…….depends on having a coding system that is
understood by both …2……. And receiver and an agreed convention about
signaling the beginning and end of the …3…… In speech the coding system is
the language like English or Spanish; the convention that one person speaks at a
time may seem too obvious …4……. In fact, the signals that people use in
conversations and meetings are often non-verbal. For example, lowering the
pitch of voice may mean the end of a sentence; a sharp intake of breath may
signal the desire to interrupt catching the chairman’s eye may indicate the desire
to speak in a formal setting like a debate, a clenched fist may indicate anger.
When these …10…….signals are not possible, more formal signals may be
needed.
41. A communication B exchange C interchange d/ correspondence
42. A transmitter B messenger C sender D announce
43. A idea B theme C topic D message
44. A mentioning B to mention C mentioned D mention.
45. A auditory B visual C verbal D sensory
46.
Ordinary houses are full of hazardous waste. The most important hazardous
waste in the homes is batteries. When you throw them out with your other
garbage, they break open at the landfill. The poison inside them moves through
rain water and other liquids to the bottom of the landfill. Then it can pollute the
natural water in the ground . We should use rechargeable batteries. Another
hazardous waste in homes is motor oil. Don’t throw motor oil on the ground or

throw it on the garbage. It poisons the environment. We should recycle motor oil.
Paint is another kind of hazardous waste in homes. Some cities have a “Paint
Exchange Day “. If you bring open , unused blue paint and want red, they give
you red. Sometimes they mix the paints together into strange colours. If you
paint walls with them , you help save the environment.
47. What is the most important dangerous waste in the homes?
a. motor oil b. paint c. batteries d.
garbage
48. How can batteries at the landfill pollute the underground water?
a. They break open at the landfill
b. Their poison moves to the bottom of the landfill.
c. They move to the underground water.
d. They combine with rain water and other liquids
49. Why should we use rechargeable batteries?
a. To protect the environment b. They are durable
c. They less pollute the environment d. They are convenient
50. Which of the following is not mentioned as hazardous waste in the homes?
a. motor oil b. paint c. fumes d.
batteries
51. If you paint walls with mixed paint from “ Paint Exchange Day” , you
_______
a. help recycle the motor oil
b. know how to use ‘ rechargeable batteries’
c. like strange colors
d. help save the environment.
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