ĐỀ THI TIẾNG ANH VIETCOMBANK 2023

1.)
Peter ________ Rae and screamed “Get out of my sight”.
turned on
took on
got back
showed off
2.)
The manager came to see me and asked "____________".
What other changes to the working conditions do you think we should make?
What other changes to the working conditions you think we should make?
If you think we should make other changes to the working conditions?
If other changes you think we should make to the working conditions
3.)
...........will Mr Dennis be able to regain control of the company
Only by working hard
Despite his hard work
Only if he works hardly
With hard work
4.)
The students’ plan for a musical show to raise money for charity received _____ support from the school
administrators
light –hearted
warm-hearted
big-hearted
whole hearted
5.)
It is ______ of businessmen to shake hands in formal meetings.
typical
ordinary
common
famililiar

6.)
The cinema is no longer as popular as it was in the 1930's and 1940's, but it is still an important ______
of entertainment.
origin
prospect
status
source
7.)
ERROR RECOGNITION: Of all the art-related reference and research library in North America, that of the
Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City is among the largest and most complete.
Library
that of
among
most complete
8.)
OPPOSITE: The research findings were reliable since modern technology was used to increased
the precision of the sampling procedure
exactness
inaccuracy
insecurity
flexibility
9.)
The packages ______ so that it would be easier to carry them.
are tied altogether
are tied in a bundle
were tied together
were tied in a knot
10.)

We’ve already bought the house but won’t ______ it until May, when the present occupants have moved
out.
keep track of
take possession of
gain recognition of


catch sight of
11.)
CLOSEST: “It’s no use talking to me about metaphysics. It’s a closed book to me.”
an object that I really love
a book that is never opened
a subject that I don’t understand
a theme that I like to discuss
12.)
Airplanes that used to take more than half a day to cross the Atlantic are now ________ to make it in
several hours
so fast
faster than
fast enough
Faster
13.)
Customers have the right to ____ the order within 5 business days from the delivery of the product
without providing reasons for the cancellation
weaken
invalidate
verify
Weigh
14.)
The employee-of-the-year prizes will be awardws to employees who demonstrated _____ contribution to

the company’s overall sales
whole
inclusive
exceptional
multiple
15.)
The library has annouced a new _____ that all borrowed books must be returned 5 business days from
the checkout date
accommodation
policy


handling
measure
16.)
ERROR RECOGNITION: The Cabinet consists of secretaries of department, who report to the president,
give him advice, and helping him make decisions
consists of
who
helping
helping
17.)
I just took it ______ that he’d always be available.
for granted
into consideration
easy
into account
18.)
She had to borrow her sister’s car because hers was ______.
out of work

out of order
off work
off chance
19.)
“You can go to the party tonight______ you are sober when you comehome.”
as long as
as well as
as well as
as soon as
20.)
______I might, I couldn’t open the door.
However hard


As try
Try as
No matter
21.)
ERROR RECOGNITION: Many successful film directions are former actors who desire to expand their
experience in the film industry.
successful
film directions
former
expand
22.)
REWRITE THE SENTENCE: No sooner had she put the telephone down than her boss rang back.
As soon as her boss rang back, she put down the telephone.
Scarcely had she put the telephone down when her boss rang back.
Hardly she had hung up, she rang her boss immediately.
She had hardly put the telephone down without her boss rang back.

23.)
REWRITE THE SENTENCE: Peter had very little money but managed to make ends meet.
Having little money, Peter couldn’t make ends meet.
Peter could hardly live on little money.
Peter got by on very little money.
Peter found it hard to live on very little money.
24.)
REWRITE THE SENTENCE: Wealthy as they were, they were far from happy.
They were as wealthy as they were happy.
They were not happy as they were wealthy.
Even if they were wealthy, they were not unhappy.
Although they were wealthy, they were not happy.
25.)
Where have you been? You were………..to be here half an hour ago


allowed
had
supposed
thought
26.)
His father used to be a _______ professor at the university. Many students worshipped him.
distinguishing
distinct
distinctive
distinguished
27.)
I used to ______ reading comics, but now I've grown out of it.
take a fancy to
keep an eye on

get a kick out of
kick up a fuss about
28.)
The opposition will be elected into government at the next election, without a ……….. of a doubt
shade
shadow
benefit
hue
29.)
Not only _______ in the field ofpsychology but animal behavior is examined as well.
is human behavior studied
is studied human behavior
human behavior
human behavior is studied
30.)
I‘ve never really enjoyed going to the ballet or the opera; they‘re not really my…………….


piece of cake
sweets and candy
biscuit
cup of tea
31.)
As I have just had a tooth………, I am not allowed to eat or drink anything for three hours
Taken out
crossed out
broken off
tried on
32.)
Unfortunately, the injury may keep him out of football ______. He may never play again.

for good
now and then
once in a while
every so often
33.)
You have a good feeling about yourself and …………..when you volunteer.
the others
other
the other
others
34.)
She ………. hope of any reconciliation.
departed
left
ceased
abandoned
35.)
ERROR RECOGNITION: THE COMPOSER VERDI HAS WRITTEN THE OPERA AIDA TO CELEBRATE
THE OPENING THE SUEZ CANAL, BUT THE OPERA WAS NOT PERFORMED UNTIL 1871.


has written
to celebrate
the opening
the opera was not performed until 1871
36.)
CLOSEST: He may be shy now, but he’ll soon come out of his shell when he meets the right girl.
hole
become confident
shed

become shy
37.)
CLOSEST: Excessive amounts of lead in the air can decrease a child‟s intelligence.
boom
diminish
abate
swamp
38.)
OPPOSITE: The flowering pebble is a plant that looks like a stone and grows in arid areas.
deserted
damp
dry
barren
39.)
OPPOSITE: Prior to World War I, 20 percent of American homes had electricity.
Before
During
After
Despite
40.)
CLOSEST: Such problems as haste and inexperience are a universal feature of youth.
marked


separated
shared
hidden
41.)
OPPOSITE: When I was going shopping yesterday, I accidentally met one of my old friends in high
school.

by far
by heart
by chance
on purpose
42.)
REWRITE SENTENCE: I wish you hadn't said that.
I wish you not to say that.
If only you didn‘t say that.
I hope you will not say that.
It would be nice if you hadn‘t said that.
43.)
I agree ______ one point with Chris: it will be hard for us to walk 80km.
in
of
on
for
44.)
My uncle was _______ ill last month; however, fortunately, he is now making a
slow but steady recovery.
seriously
critically
deeply
fatally
45.)
ERROR RECOGNITION: Some people say often that using cars is not so convenient as using
motorbikes.


say often
using cars

so
as using motorbikes
46.)
I __________the garden. No sooner had I finished watering it than it came down in torrents.
shouldn’t have watered
mustn’t have watered
can’t have watered
needn’t have watered
47.)
The fussy child ate only a few _____ of noodles.
slices
bars
pieces
strands
48.)
Could you stand _______ for me and teach my English class tomorrow morning, John?
up
down
out
in
49.)
The sight of his pale face brought _________ to me how ill he really was.
place
house
life
home
50.)
OPPOSITE: He was imprisoned because he revealed secrets to the enemies.

disowned
declared
betrayed
concealed

Without your help, I ______ the technical problem with my computer the other day.
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couldn’t have solved (If loại 3)
could solve
can’t solve
wouldn’t solve

You ______ use your mobile phone during the test. It's against the rules.
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needn't
mustn't
mightn't
oughtn't

Our team could have defended the Champion League title ________ the severe weather
condition.
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had it not been for
hadn’t it been for
it hadn’t been for
it had not been for

It is raining heavily with rolls of thunder. We ______ such a terrible thunderstorm.
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never see

have never seen
would never see
had never seen

She took a course in fine arts ______ starting her own business in interior design.
CÂU TRẢ LỜI
in order to


with reference to
in terms of
with a view to + Ving

She said to me that she to me the Sunday before.
CÂU TRẢ LỜI
wrote
was writing
has written
had written

It is advisable that the apprentice should be ______ to learn the ins and outs of the new job.
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noticeable
observant
acceptable
permissive

Such characters as fairies or witches in Walt Disney animated cartoons are purely ______.
CÂU TRẢ LỜI
imaginary

imaginable
imaginative
imagining

The cinema is no longer as popular as it was in the 1930's and 1940's, but it is still an important
______ of entertainment.
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origin
source
status
prospect

ERROR RECOGNITION: According to most doctors, massage relieves pain and anxiety, erases
depression and speeding up recovery from illnesses
CÂU TRẢ LỜI
illnesses
most doctors


relieves
speeding up

ERROR RECOGNITION: Reminding not to miss the 15:20 train, the manager set out for the
station in a hurry.
CÂU TRẢ LỜI
for
the 15:20 train
Reminding
in a hurry

ERROR RECOGNITION: Women in many parts of the world have had lower status than men,
which the extent of the gap between genders varies across cultures and times.
CÂU TRẢ LỜI
which
the gap between genders
parts
varies

REWRITE THE SENTENCE: Kate completed her higher education. She then decided to travel
the world before getting a job.
CÂU TRẢ LỜI
Kate had scarcely travelled the world before getting a job when she completed her higher education.
Given that Kate decided to travel the world before getting a job, she completed her higher education.
Without completing her higher education, Kate decided to travel the world before getting a job.
Having completed her higher education, Kate decided to travel the world before getting a job.

______ at school yesterday when we were informed that there was no class due to a sudden
power cut.
CÂU TRẢ LỜI
Hardly we had arrived
We have hardly arrived
We had arrived hardly
Hardly had we arrived
There is no excuse for your late submission! You ______ the report by last Friday.
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must have finished
mightn't have finished


needn't have finished

should have finished
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The packages ______ so that it would be easier to carry them.
CÂU TRẢ LỜI
were tied in a knot
are tied altogether
are tied in a bundle
were tied together

_____ has been a topic of continual geological research.
CÂU TRẢ LỜI
The continents formed
If the continents formed
How the continents were formed
How did the continents form

______ one of the most beautiful forms of performance art, ballet is a combination of dance and
mime performed to music.
CÂU TRẢ LỜI
Being considering
Considering
Considered
To consider

REWRITE THE SENTENCE: It is believed that modern farming methods have greatly
improved farmers' lives.
CÂU TRẢ LỜI

Farmers are believed to have enjoyed a much better life thanks to modern farming methods.
Modern farming methods are believed to have had negative effects on farmers' lives.
Modern farming methods were believed to have greatly improved farmers' lives.
People believe that there is little improvement in farmers' lives thanks to modern farming methods.

REWRITE THE SENTENCE: Most scientists know him well. However, very few ordinary
people have heard of him.
CÂU TRẢ LỜI
Not only scientists but also the general public know him as a big name.


Many ordinary people know him better than most scientists do.
He is the only scientist that is not known to the general public.
Although he is well known to scientists, he is little known to the general public.

Whenever I _______ a trend, I let my clients know about it.
CÂU TRẢ LỜI
spot
take
view
sport

The employee-of-the-year prizes will be awardws to employees who demonstrated _____
contribution to the company’s overall sales
CÂU TRẢ LỜI
inclusive
whole
multiple
exceptional

ERROR RECOGNITION: By the turn of the century, most of the inventions that were to bring
in all the comforts of modern living have already been thought of
CÂU TRẢ LỜI
were to
By the turn of
that
have already been

ERROR RECOGNITION: Work is often measure in units called foot pounds
CÂU TRẢ LỜI
measure
called
work
is

REWRITE THE SENTENCE: No one has told me about the project before
CÂU TRẢ LỜI
I have not been told about the project before
The project has been not told to me before


The project has not told to me before
I have not told about the project before

REWRITE THE SENTENCE: The meeting was put off because of pressure of time
CÂU TRẢ LỜI
The meeting started earlier because people wanted to leave early
The meeting lasted much longer than usual
There was not enough time to hold the meeting.
The meeting was planned to start late because of time pressure

_______ that she burst into tears.
CÂU TRẢ LỜI
So angry she was
Such her anger was
Her anger was such
She was so anger

They’re staying with us_____ the time being until they can afford a house.
CÂU TRẢ LỜI
at
during
for
in
______, he felt so unhappy and lonely.
CÂU TRẢ LỜI
Despite of his wealth
Rich as he was
Despite he was so rich
Rich as was he
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_____an emergency arise, call 911
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Can
Does
Should

Will

Those trousers are far too big. Why don’t you have them_____?
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Taken out
Taken on
Taken in
Taken over

______I might, I couldn’t open the door.
CÂU TRẢ LỜI
Try as
However hard
As try
No matter

REWRITE THE SENTENCE: Wealthy as they were, they were far from happy.
CÂU TRẢ LỜI
They were not happy as they were wealthy.
Even if they were wealthy, they were not unhappy.
Although they were wealthy, they were not happy.
They were as wealthy as they were happy.

Where have you been? You were………..to be here half an hour ago
CÂU TRẢ LỜI
allowed
thought
had
supposed

He has been waiting for this letter for days, and at………it has come.
CÂU TRẢ LỜI
present
the moment
last
the end

If orders keep coming in like this, I‟ll have to ____ more staff.
CÂU TRẢ LỜI


add in
take on
gain on
give up

Many people believe that violent computer games can have a harmful ____ on children.
CÂU TRẢ LỜI
damage
affect
effect
involvement

_______ as a masterpiece, a workof art must transcend the ideals of the period in which it was
created.
CÂU TRẢ LỜI
Being ranked
In order to be ranking
To be ranked

Ranking

There is no point in trying to warn him of thedanger. He will just ____ a deaf car.
CÂU TRẢ LỜI
give
offer
turn
show

I‘ve never really enjoyed going to the ballet or the opera; they‘re not really my…………….
CÂU TRẢ LỜI
biscuit
sweets and candy
piece of cake
cup of tea
It‘s a small lamp, so it doesn't ……… off much light.
CÂU TRẢ LỜI
spend
give


shed
cast
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Unfortunately, the injury may keep him out of football ______. He may never play again.
CÂU TRẢ LỜI
every so often

now and then
for good
once in a while

REWRITE SENTENCE: I wish you hadn't said that.
CÂU TRẢ LỜI
I hope you will not say that.
I wish you not to say that.
If only you didn‘t say that.
It would be nice if you hadn‘t said that.

________, we tried our best to complete it.
CÂU TRẢ LỜI
Difficult as the homework was
As though the homework was difficult
Despite the homework was difficult
Thanks to the difficult homework

REWRITE SENTENCE: There was no need for you to have left the house in such weather.
CÂU TRẢ LỜI
You didn‘t need to leave the house in such weather
You didn‘t have to leave the house in such weather.
You needn‘t have left the house in such weather.
You needn‘t leave the house in such weather.
I agree ______ one point with Chris: it will be hard for us to walk 80km.
CÂU TRẢ LỜI
on
in
for

of
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_______, the ancient place is still popular with modern tourists.
CÂU TRẢ LỜI
It was built thousands of years ago
Built thousands of years ago
To have built thousands of years ago
Building thousands of years ago

I believe that judges should be independent ________ the government.
CÂU TRẢ LỜI
with
of
to
on

ERROR RECOGNITION: It is believed that in the near future robots will be used to doing
things such as cooking.
CÂU TRẢ LỜI
such as
in the near future
It is believed
be used to doing

CLOSEST: Some operations may have to be halted unless more blood donors come forward to
help.

CÂU TRẢ LỜI
claim
refuse
offer
attemp