SUGGESTED TEST FOR ENTRANCE EXAM
ASIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
TEST 1
I. Choose the word that has the stress/ underlined sound differently from that of the other words. (1.0 pt)
1. A. powerful
B. electric
C. relation
D. decisive
2. A. impression
B. computer
C. musician
D. engineer
3. A. travelled
B. succeeded
C. behaved
D. combined
4. A. climate
B. comprise
C. notice
D. divide
II. USE OF ENGLICH: Choose the word / phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each sentence. (2.5 pts)
5. I think there’s a lot to say about online learning, _________?
A. is it
B. isn’t it
C. is there
D. isn’t there
C. That's a good idea
D. Yes, we do.
6. ‘Why don’t we go to the beach this weekend?’ –“_________”
A. Sure, it is a pity.
B. Oh, well done.
7. Nowadays, Vietnamese women usually wear ao dai, specially _________ special occasions.
A. at
B. on
C. in
D. during
8. Social _________ is an effective way to slow down the spread of COVID- 19.
A. distancing
B. space
C. position
D. expanse
9. Emily asked me if I _________ to Miami with my family the following month.
A. will travel
B. travel
C. travelled
D. would travel
10. Remember to _________ your coat before going out! It's very cold today.
A. take off
B. take on
C. put off
D. put on
11. The young man _________ is wearing a colorful T–shirt is a famous actor.
A. whom
B. who
C. which
D. whose
C. should improve
D. improved
12. My friend suggested that I _________ my social skills.
A. to improve
B. improves
13. What _________ you do if you _________ three days in London?
A. would/ had
B. will/ had
C. would/ have
D. do/ have
C. told
D. spoke
14. Aria _________ me what kind of film I liked watching most.
A. said
B. asked
III. Look at the signs. Choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D) for each sign: (0.5 pt)
15. What does this sign mean?
A. Littering is not allowed.
C. Buying trees is prohibited.
16. What does this sign mean?
A. Group gathering is not allowed.
C. Singing in public is banned.
B. Cutting trees is prohibited.
D. You mustn’t use trees for
decoration.
B. Visitors mustn’t get in.
D. Making lines is prohibited.
IV. READING COMPREHENSION: (3.0 pts)
A. Read the following text. Decide if the statements from 7 to 10 are True or False, and choose the correct answers
(A, B, C or D) for the questions 11 and 12. (1.5 pts)
Some doctors think that you should drink a glass of water each morning because its importance to your body. You
should drink this water first thing, before doing anything else. The temperature of the water should be similar to body
temperature; neither too hot nor too cold.
Water helps clean out your kidneys. It prepares your stomach for digestion. Water can also help your intestines work
better. After drinking water, the intestines can more easily take out nutrients from our food. Water also helps us go to the
bathroom more easily.
Scientists suggest that people take in 1,600 milliliters of water each day. However, don’t drink all of that water in one
sitting. If you do, your kidneys will have to work much harder to eliminate it. It’s better to drink some in the morning and
some in the afternoon. Some people think it’s better to drink between meals and not during meals. They think water dilutes
the juices produced in our stomachs. This can interfere with normal digestion.
17. Drinking a glass of hot water should be the first thing to do in the morning.
18. Drinking water is good for your kidneys, intestines and stomach.
19. People who drinks a large amount of water in one sitting may harm their kidneys.
20. It’s better to drink water during meals.
21. The word “eliminate” in paragraph 3 is closest meaning to ___________.
A. remove
B. absorb
C. process
D. preserve
22. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The best amount of water to drink
B. The importance of water
C. How to drink water properly
D. The advice for the doctors
B. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage . (1.5 pts)
Environment, housing, employment and nutrition are all factors that (23) _______ our quality of life. Health is,
however, possibly the most important element. With good health, people can function to their fullest capacity and
provide for those who are (24) _______ of providing for themselves – the elderly, the sick and children.
Health is not just absence of disease, though freedom from diseases is of major importance. Health is the state
of total physical, mental and social well-being. To be (25) _______, people need a reasonable dose of physical labour, a
decent environment, (26) _______ includes sanitation and clean water, a balanced, dear diet and adequate rest. In
developing countries, diseases are not the only problem of high mortality rates. Unhealthy or exhausting work, crowded
living (27) _______, too little food and a poor diet are also prime causes of the numbers of deaths.
Providing basic health care and preventing and treating disease are primary goals today. Hygiene and immunization
programs must be (28) _______ to all. Health care for everybody cannot be just a noble aim. It must be a basic human right.
23. A. reflect
B. affect
C. effect
D. harm
24. A. capable
B. fond
C. incapable
D. aware
25. A. health
B. healthy
C. healthily
D. unhealthy
26. A. which
B. whom
C. when
D. how
27. A. charges
B. qualities
C. standards
D. conditions
28. A. available
B. occupied
C. limited
D. organized
V. WORD FORM: Use the correct form of the word given in brackets to complete each sentence. (1.5 pts)
29. ___________ is thought to be the major cause of soil erosion. (forest)
30. David advised me to ___________ all the facts before doing the project. (consideration)
31. The Rio Carnival is one of the most ___________ festivals in the world. (colour)
32. In the 18th century, jean cloth was made ___________ from cotton. (complete)
33. William Shakespeare is considered one of the most famous English ___________. (poem)
34. The perfume has been ___________ in all the women’s magazines. (advertisement)
VI. WRITING (1.5 pts)
A. Rearrange words/ groups of words in the correct order to make a complete sentence. (0.5 pt)
35. Despite/ the man/ was/ for/ he/ the fact/ that/ was not/ qualified/ accepted/ the job/
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36. Thousands/ the football/ came to/ the national/ of/ spectators/ match/ stadium/ to watch/.
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B. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means almost the same as the sentence printed before it .
(1.0 pt)
37. Kevin will make so many mistakes if he doesn’t take more time over his work.
Unless __________________________________________________________.
38. Although Tina didn’t finish her work, she went to bed early.
In spite of _______________________________________________________.
39. They built the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in 1163.
The Cathedral of Notre-Dame _______________________________________.
40. I've forgotten that actor's name but he's very well-known.
The actor ________________________________________________________.
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35. Despite the fact that the man was qualified for the job, he was not accepted.
36. Thousands of spectators came to the national stadium to watch the football match.
37. Unless Kevin takes more time over his work, he will make so many mistakes.
38. In spite of not finishing her work, Tina went to bed early.
39. The Cathedral of Notre-Dame was built in 1163.
40. The actor whose name I have forgotten is very well-known.
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