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HOMEWORK FOR UNIT 32
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in capital letters in parentheses
1. The fable behind “banh chung” (flutinous rice cakes)………………with Kinh Hung Vuong
the sixth
ORIGIN
2. Many married couples prepared carefully for the …………… of their golden anniversary.
CELEBRATE
3. The Lunar New Year is a time when families reunite in the hope of good fortune for the
coming year and ……………spirits are welcomed back into the family home. ANCESTRY
4. Like the tradition of Christmas trees in the west, Vietnam homes are ………….with trees at
this time. DECORATE
5. The Vietnamese are generous in their gifts as the unicorn is regarded as a significant of
wealth, peace and ……… PROSPEROUS
6. The live lobster was prepared with lotus essence and lemongrass by an experienced
Vietnamese chef to make a perfectly …………….Vietnamese dish. FLAVOUR
7. Most pubs exercise a special …………….for foreigners. FASCINATE
8. Guests have always been characterized by …………….intimacy and an egalitarian
atmosphere. CONVINIAL.
9. Dinner will include a …………….menu of caviare, oyster, lobster and abalone.
DELICACY
10. The party offers luxurious ………………and classic Vietnamese cuisine. AMBIENT
11. The hotel is suitably equipped to ensure all guests have a most pleasant and
…………… stay. COMFORT
12. Guests feel truly at home as they enjoy the efficiency and ……………of the hotel’s
business facilities. CONVINIENT
13. The Vietnamese New Year’s Day is the most important and most cherished
……………….festival of the year. TRADITION
14. A lot of sacred meanings, customs, traditions and celebrations are ……………… to the
Tet holiday. ATTACH
15. For the Vietnamese , Giao Thua (tradition moment) is the most ……………moment the
solemn, sacred moment between the old year and the new one, between the past and the

future. SIGNIFY
16. I don’t like to be visited or phoned too much at home. I like my …………… PRIVATE
17. I was surprised by the ……………of the occasion. All the men wore dark suits and ties.
FORMAL
18. Whisky of course is an …………… drink. ALCOHOL
19. My brother and I decided to ………… the money we found. HALF
20. ……………… is another word for “politeness”. COURTEOUS
16. privacy 17. formality 18. alcoholic 19. halve 20. courtesy
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of
the following questions.
Question 71: The cyclist _______he crossed the main street.
A. looked with caution after B. had looked with caution before
C. was looked with caution when D. looks with caution when
Question 72: The facilities of the older hospital are as good_ ______.
A. or better than the new hospital B. as or better that the new hospital
C. as or better than those of the new hospital D. as or better than the new hospital
Question 73: A study has been done to determine how the recent change in government
policies_ ______.
A. has affected the small business sector B. have affected the small business
sector
C. the small business sector was affected D. affecting the small business
sector
Question 74: _______, we would be rich by now.
A. If we invest in the telecommunications industry
B. Unless we had investment in the telecommunications industry
C. Had we invested in the telecommunications industry
D. Did we invest in the telecommunications industry
Question 75: When the personnel director realized_ ______, he immediately added two more
staff to the project.
A. what a formidable task it was B. what it was a formidable task

C. it was what a formidable task D. how formidable was it a task
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct and natural
combination of each pair of sentences given.
Question 76: The student next to me kept chewing gum. That bothered me a lot.
A. The student next to me kept chewing gum, that bothered me a lot.
B. The student next to me kept chewing gum, which bothered me a lot.
C. The student next to me kept chewing gum bothering me a lot.
D. The student next to me kept chewing gum bothered me a lot.
Question 77: Transportation has been made much easier thanks to the invention of cars.
However, cars are the greatest contributor of air pollution.
A. The invention of cars has made transportation much easier, but cars are among the
greatest contributors of air pollution.
B. Although the invention of cars has made transportation much easier, people use cars
to contribute to the pollution of air.
C. Although the invention of cars has made transportation much easier, cars are the
greatest contributor of air pollution.
D. However easier the invention of cars has made transportation, it is cars that are
among the greatest contributors of air pollution.
Question 78: He was suspected to have stolen credit cards. The police have investigated him
for days.
A. He has been investigated for days, suspected to have stolen credit cards.
B. Suspecting to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days.
C. Having suspected to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days.
D. Suspected to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days.
Question 79: The man wanted to get some fresh air in the room. He opened the window.
A. The man wanted to get some fresh air in the room because he opened the window.
B. The man opened the window in order to get some fresh air in the room.
C. The man got some fresh air in the room, even though he opened the window.
D. Having opened the window, the room could get some fresh air.
Question 80: The plan may be ingenious. It will never work in practice.

A. Ingenious as it may be, the plan will never work in practice.
B. Ingenious as may the plan, it will never work in practice.
C. The plan may be too ingenious to work in practice.
D. The plan is as impractical as it is ingenious.
71 B 72 C 73 A 74 C 75 A 76 B 77 C 78 D
79 B 80 A
Chọn phương án ( a, b, c hoặc d) ứng với từ có trọng âm chính rơi vào âm tiết có vị trí
khác với ba từ còn lại trong mỗi câu:
6. a. material b. emission c. optical d. conjunction
7. a. stimulate b. measurement c. surgical d. already
8. a. medical b. convention c. majority d. humanity
9. a. presidential b. foundation c. confidential d. recreation
10. a. disease b. obtain c. desert d. apply
Chọn phương án đúng ( a, b, c hoặc d) để hoàn thành mỗi câu sau:
11. Team work or pair work is a good way to… student talking time.
a. minimize b. maximize c. rise d. grow
12. To have different life experience and learning strategies, there should be a…… of
personalities in each team.
a. amount b. few c. diversity d. various
13. As he didn’t feel well, the doctor decided not to……on the patient.
a. surgery b. operate c. remove d. work
14. Grace Kelly was first famous as a Hollywood actress and then … Prince Rainier of
Monaco.
a. to be the wife of b. she was the wife of c. the wife of d. as the wife of
15. Although some people earn a lot of money, they are not……….with their lives.
a. satisfy b. pleasant c. contented d. concerned
16. When he came to counter to pay, he found that he had…… cash……his credit card with
him.
a. either / or b. neither / nor c. both / and d. not / neither
17. You looked tired. …… hard all day?

a. Have you been working b. Did you work c. Do you work d. Are you working
18. Ann was very surprised to find the door unlocked. She remembered… it before she left.
a. to lock b. having locked c. to have locked d. she locks
19. He never expected his prophecy to be………
a. achieved b. accomplished c. realized d. fulfilled
20. The boy was…… with a family in the countryside.
a. reared b. bred c. brought up d. grown up
21. Jane came…….a beautiful picture when she was tidying the room.
a. across b. round c. into d. past
22. The judge… the murderer to a lifetime imprisonment.
a. convicted b. sentenced c. prosecuted d. accused
23. All the people involved solemnly …….on the Bible to keep the secret.
a. promised b. cursed c. vowed d. swore
24. The lecture hall gradually emptied as the professor……… on.
a. rambled b. kept c. dragged d. passed
25. The little girl was full of…….towards her wicked stepmother.
a. retribution b. resentment c. reprisal d. vengeance
26. “I usually go dancing at night.” – “…… do that”.
a. You had better not b. You had not better c. You have better not d. You had better
not to
27. “Is dinner ready?”- “No, Mother is……….it ready now.”
a. doing b. cooking c. preparing d. getting
28. Can you help me sort…… these clothes into different sizes?
a. for b. out c. with d. between
29. I just can’t… that noise any longer. a. put up with b. stand in for c. sit out
d. stand up to
30. You must…… these instructions very carefully.
a. bring out b. carry out c. carry on d. get up to
31. I don’t think we can ……him to change his mind.
a. make b. persuade c. suggest d. insist

32. She……to tell them where the money was hidden.
a. objected b. rejected c. refused d. disagreed
33. The company was so successful during the 1990s that it……500 new employees in a
period of six months.
a. put on b. took on c. caught on d. laid on
34. There is a huge amount of…associated with children’s TV nowadays.
a. produce b. manufacturing c, merchandising d. sales
35. It says $5.60 on the label, but you’ve…… me at $6.50.
a. taken b. deducted c. reduced d. charged
36. The players were cheered by their…….as they came out of the pitch.
a. audience b. supporters c. viewers d. public
37. We’d……make so much noise; we might wake the baby up.
a. better not b. should not c. ought to not d. must not
38. We are supposed to attend ……on “Brain Electronics” tomorrow.
a. a conference b. a lecture c. a meeting d. a discussion
39. According to a recent survey, most people are on good… with their neighbours.
a. relations b. acquaintance c. relationships d. terms
40. …….be needed, the water basin would need to be dammed.
a. Hydroelectric power should b. When hydroelectric power
c. Hydroelectric power d. Should hydroelectric power
Đọc kĩ đoạn văn sau và chọn phương án đúng (a, b, c hoặc d) cho mỗi chỗ trống:
NEW HUNT FOR LIFE IN SPACE
British space scientists are planning to join the American in the race to find evidence of life on
other planets. Alan Penny and his team at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory have ( 41)….a
telescope that is 40 times more powerful than Hubble. ( 42)… as ‘Darwin’. This telescope
could tell if planets 50 light years away have any kind of life on them. Two days ( 43)
…….NASA scientists had shown proof that one of Jupiter’s moons could support life, Penny (
44)… that his telescope may be included in a European Space Agency mission. The Darwin
project, with a ( 45) ….of 500 million , is on a shortlist of two proposals. If approved it will
probably be ( 46)…around 2010, its destination somewhere between Mars and Jupiter. The

blueprint is actually for five telescope positioned 50 meters ( 47)….in space, slowly circling a
central processing station. The combined data from these telescopes would build up a full
picture of a planet, picking out faint images that have never been seen before. Darwin would
not be able to take detailed photographs of the planets it ( 48)… , but Penny believes a
second- generation telescope could be sent up to do this. He claims it is worthwhile mapping
the universe around our ( 49)…….galaxy, even though these planets lie ( 50)….our reach for
the moment. The European Space Agency will make its decision on Darwin within three
years.
41. a. thought b. intended c. designed d. drawn
42. a. Known b. Called c. Considered d. Named
43. a. following b. after c. next d. later
44. a. announced b. spoke c. advertised d. told
45. a. price b. schedule c. charge d. budget
46. a. driven b. fetched c. launched d. taken
47. a. apart b. far c. distant d. away
48. a. invents b. searches c. discovers d. looks
49. a. alone b. same c. one d. own
50. a. out b. toward c. beyond d. over
Đọc kĩ đoạn văn sau và chọn phương án đúng (a, b, c hoặc d) cho mỗi câu:
In this area of increases global warming and diminishing fossil fuel supplies, we must
begin to put a greater priority on harnessing alternative energy sources. Fortunately, there are
a number of readily available, renewable resources that are both cost- effective and earth-
friendly. Two such resources are solar power and geothermal power.
Solar energy , which reaches the earth through sunlight, is so abundant that it could
meet the needs of worldwide energy consumption 6,000 times over. And solar energy is
easily harnessed through the use of photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight into electricity. In
the United States alone, more than 100,000 homes are equipped with solar electric systems in
the form of solar panels or solar roof tiles. And in other parts of the world, including many
developing countries, the use of solar systems is growing steadily.
Another alternative energy source, which is abundant in specific geographical areas, is

geothermal power, which creates energy by tapping heat from below the surface of the earth.
Hot water and steam that are trapped in underground pools are pumped to the surface and
used to run a generator, which produces electricity. Geothermal energy is 50,000 times more
abundant than the entire known supply of fossil fuel resources. And as with solar power, the
technology needed to utilize geothermal energy is fairly simple. A prime example of effective
geothermal use is in Iceland, a region of high geothermal activity, where over 80 percent of
private homes are heated by geothermal power.
Solar and geothermal energy are just two of a number of promising renewable
alternatives to conventional energy sources. The time is long overdue to invest in the
development and use of alternative energy on a global scale.
51. What is the main topic of this passage?
a. The benefits of solar and wind power over conventional energy resources.
b. How energy resources are tapped from nature.
c. Two types of alternative energy sources that should be further utilized.
d. Examples of the use of energy sources worldwide.
52. According to the passage, why should we consider using alternative energy sources?
a. Because fossil fuels are no longer available
b. Because global warming has increased the amount of sunlight that reaches the earth.
c. Because they are free and available worldwide.
d. Because conventional energy sources are being depleted, and they cause
environmental damage.
53. According to the passage, what can be inferred about solar roof tiles?
a. They are being used in many undeveloped countries b. They can convert geothermal power
to electricity
c. They are more expensive than solar panels d. They contain photovoltaic cells.
54. According to the passage, how is solar energy production similar to geothermal energy
production?
a. They both require fairly simple technology b. They both use heat from the
earth’s surface
c. They both require the use of a generator. d. They are both conventional and costly.

55. According to the passage, which of the following is true about solar power?
a. There is very little of it available in Iceland b. There is enough of it to far exceed the
energy needs of the world.
c. it is 6,000 times more powerful than energy from fossil fuels.
d. it is being used in 100,000 private homes worldwide.
Đọc kĩ đoạn văn sau và chọn phương án đúng ( a, b, c hoặc d) cho mỗi câu:
Niagara Falls one of the most famous North American natural wonders, has long been a
popular tourist destination. Tourists today flock to see the two falls that actually constitute
Niagara Falls: the 173 –foot Horseshoe Falls on the Canadian side of the Niagara River in the
Canadian province of Ontario and the 182- foot high American Falls on the U.S side of the
river in the state of New York. Approximately 85 percent of the water that goes over the falls
actually goes over Horseshoes Falls, with the rest going over American Falls.
Most visitors come between April and October, and it is quite a popular activity to take
a steamer out onto the river and right up to the base of the falls for a close- up view. It is also
possible to get a spectacular view of the falls from the strategic locations along the Niagara
River, such as Prospect Point or Table Rock , or from one of the four observation towers
which have heights up to 500 feet.
Tourists have been visiting Niagara Falls in large numbers since the 1800s; annual visitation
now averages above 10 million visitors per year. Because of concern that all these tourists
would inadvertently destroy the natural beauty of this scenic wonder, the state of new York is
1885 created Niagara Falls Park in order to protect the land surrounding American Falls. A
year later Canada created Queen Victoria park on the Canadian side of the Niagara, around
Horseshoe Falls. With the area surrounding the falls under the jurisdiction of government
agencies, appropriate steps could be taken to preserve the pristine beauty of the area.
56. What is the major point that the author is making in this passage?
a. Niagara Falls can be viewed from either the American side or the Canadian side.
b. A trip to the United States isn’t complete without a visit to Niagara Falls.
c. Niagara Falls has had an interesting history.
d. it has been necessary to protect Niagara Falls from the many tourists who go there.
57. The word ‘flock’ in the first paragraph could be best replaced by

a. come by plane b. come in large numbers
c. come out of boredom d, come without knowing what they will see.
58. According to the passage, what which of the following best describes Niagara Falls?
a. Niagara Falls consists of two rivers, one Canadian and the other American.
b. American Falls is considerably higher than Horseshoe Falls.
c. The Niagara Rivers has two falls, one in Canada and one in the United Sates.
d. Although the Niagara River flows through the United States and Canada, the falls are only
in the U.S
59. A ‘steamer’ in the second paragraph is probably
a. a bus b. a boat c. a walkway d. a park
60. The expression ‘right up’ in the second paragraph could best be replaced by
a. turn to the right b. follow correct procedures c. travel upstream d. all the way up
61. The passage implies that tourists prefer to
a. visit Niagara Falls during warmer weather b. see the falls from a great distance.
c. take a ride over the falls d. come to Niagara Falls for a winter
vacation.
62. According to the passage, why was Niagara park created?
a. To encourage tourists to visit Niagara Falls b. to show off the natural beauty of
Niagara Falls
c. To protect the area around Niagara Falls d. To force Canada to open Queen
Victoria Park
63. The word “ jurisdiction” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to
a. view b. assistance c. taxation d. control
64. The word “ pristine” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to
a. pure and natural b. highly developed c. well- regulated d. overused
65. The paragraph following the passage most probably discusses
a. additional ways to observe the falls b. steps taken by government agencies to protect the
falls
c. a detailed description of the division of the falls between the United States and Canada.
d. further problems that are destroying the area around the falls.

Chọn phương án ( a, b, c hoặc d) ứng với từ/ cụm từ gạch chân cần phải sửa trong các
câu sau:
66. ( a) The price of petrol has ( b) raised - risen ( c) so rapidly that we decided to use ( d) the
bus.
67. Mike ( a) has lived- lived in Manchester ( b) for a ( c) few years and then ( d) went to
London.
68. My brother has ( a) a French elegant clock ( b) which he ( c) considers his ( d)
property an elegant French
69. ( a) To save the California condor ( b) from extinct - extinction, a group of federal , local
and ( c) private organization initiated a ( d) rescue programme.
70. ( a) Some language students ( b) have difficulty ( c) to express – expressing exactly what
they want ( d)to say.
Chọn phương án ( a, b, c hoặc d) ứng với câu có nghĩa gần nhất với mỗi câu cho sẵn sau
đây:
71. They don’t let anyone enter the area.
a. Nobody is let to enter the area b. Nobody is allowed to enter the area.
c. Nobody is allowed entering the aread. The area is not allowed entering.
72. it may work if you use a new battery.
a. You should try using a new battery. B. Why don’t you try to use a new battery.
c. Use a new battery and it will work d. it only works when you use a new battery.
73. It’s no use trying to persuade Tom to change his mind.
a. There is no point to try to persuade Tom to change his mind.
b. It’s worth trying to persuade Tom to change his mind.
c. It’s useful trying to persuade Tom to change his mind
d. It’s a waste of time trying to persuade Tom to change his mind.
74. His story was so funny that it made us all laugh.
a. His story was too funny to laugh b. His story couldn’t make us laugh
c. His story was very funny and we couldn’t help laughing d. we all laughed at him for
his story.
75. I will remember to water the plants.

a. I won’t forget to water the plants b. I won’t forget watering the plants.
c. I remember watering the plants d. I promise watering the plants.
Chọn phương án ( a, b, c hoặc d) để hoàn thành mỗi câu sau:
76. No sooner had Tom graduated from university…………
a. that he was offered a job in a big company. B. than he was offered a job in a big
company
c. when he was offered a job in a big company d. then he was offered a job in a big
company.
77. It was Neil Armstrong…………….
a. that set foot first on the moon. B. who first set foot on the moon.
c. he first set foot on the moon. D. that was set on the moon first.
78. It is believed that…………
a. Harry Porter by J.K Rowling is the best- selling of the year.
b. Harry Porter by J.K Rowling to be the best- selling of the year.
c. Harry Porter by J.K Rowling the best- selling of the year.
d. the best- selling of the year to be Harry Porter by J.K Rowling.
79. ………, he could answer the questions now.
a. If James studied his lesson last night b. Were James to study his lesson
last night?
c. if only James studied his lesson last night d. had James studied his lesson last
night.
80. Having retired form work,…………………
a. social work interests him b. it is possible for him to engage in social
work
c. Mr brown devotes all his time to social work. D. his interest is social work.
Complete the following sentences without changing their meanings
1. The brochure gives hardly any useful information
Precious……………………………………………………………………………………….
Precious little useful information is given in the brochure.
2. That reminds me of the time I climbed to the top of Mount Fiji.

That takes……………………………………………………………………………………
That takes me back to the time I climbed to the top of Mount Fiji.
3. If you find it necessary, you can contact me on this number.
Should ……………………………………………………………………………………
Should you find it necessary, you can contact me on this number.
4. We had to settle for a cheaper car than the one we wanted.
We had to content
……………………………………………………………………………………
We had to content ourselves with a cheaper car than the one we wanted.
5. Fancy you and I meeting in the middle of Africa like this.
It’s really odd
……………………………………………………………………………………
It’s really odd that you and I should meet in the middle of Africa like this
6. My friends persuaded me to go to the part in fancy dress.
My friend
talked……………………………………………………………………………………
My friend talked me into going to the part in fancy dress
7. Mr. Mike asked me to write this letter to you.
It is at ……………………………………………………………………………………
It is at Mr.’s request that I am writing this letter to you.
8. He gave me a detailed account of the operation.
He gave me a blow
……………………………………………………………………………………
He gave me a blow to blow account of the operation.
9. The university didn’t prepare to consider his application due to his lack of right
qualifications.
Had ……………………………………………………………………………………
Had he not lacked right qualifications, the university would have prepared to consider his
application
10. We shall find the solution to the problem soon.

One of ……………………………………………………………………………………
One of these days we shall find the solution to our problem.
11. The first guest that came to the party was Ms. Linda.
The first guest
……………………………………………………………………………………
12. The best student to win the prize was also offered a trip to Thailand.
The best student that
……………………………………………………………………………………
13. The guard remembered the first man who entered the hall.
The guard ……………………………………………………………………………………
14. As he met her for the first time, he loved her.
Meeting her……………………………………………………………………………………
15. They went to England to study English.
They went to England
……………………………………………………………………………………
16. It is such a hot day that children cannot go out.
It is……………………………………………………………………………………
17. The river is too large for them to swim across.
The river is……………………………………………………………………………………
18. It was ashamed to copy friend’s papers.
To copy ……………………………………………………………………………………
19. To travel by air is the most expensive.
People find……………………………………………………………………………………
20. Because of property, the student cannot go to university.
Poverty
prevents……………………………………………………………………………………
Rewrite the following sentences using the given words. Do not alter these words.
1. The fox was unsuccessful in reaching the grapes.(VAIN)
→The fox tried in vain to reach the grapes.
2. The crops were badly affected by the storm. (EFFECT)

→The storm had a badly effect on the crops.
3. The project received unanimous approval of the committee.(FAVOUR)
→The whole committee was/were in favour of the project.
4. The personnel officer promised him that she wouldn’t tell any one that he had been in the
prison. (WORD)
→The personnel officer gave him her word that she…
5. Nobody could possibly believe the story he told us. (BEYOND)
→The story he told us was beyond belief
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 51 to 61.
The human brain, (51) __________an average weight of 1, 4 kilograms, is the control
center of the (52) _________. It receives (53) __________from the senses, processes the
information, rapidly sends out responses; it also stores the information (54) ________ is the
source of human thoughts and feelings. Each of the three main parts of the brain- cerebellum,
the cerebellum, and the brain stem has its own role (55) _________carrying out the functions.
The cerebrum is by (56) _________the largest of the three parts, taking up 85 percent of
the brain by weight. The cerebellum, located below the cerebrum in the back part of the skull,
is made of masses of bunched up nerve cells. It is the cerebellum (57) _________controls
human balance, coordination, and posture.
The brain stem, (58) _________connects the cerebrum and the spinal cord, controls
various body processes such (59) __________ breathing and heartbeat. (60) __________is the
major motor and sensory pathway connecting the body and the cerebrum.
Question 51: A. on B. of C. for D. with
Question 52: A. body B. brain C. skull D.
information
Question 53: A. news B. information C. advice D. lesson
Question 54: A. who B. of which C. that
D. whose
Question 55: A. in B. at C. on D. by
Question 56: A. now B. then C. from

D. far
Question 57 A. who B. which C. that D.
whose
Question 58: A. who B. that C. whose D.
which
Question 59: A. as B. for C. about D. on
Question 60: A. Here B .It C. There D. For
Câu 51 D Câu 52 A Câu 53 B Câu 54 C Câu 55 A
Câu 56 D Câu 57 C Câu 58 D Câu 59 A Câu 60
B
HOMEWORK FOR UNIT 30
1. Put the verb in brackets in correct form
Alex (work)……………… in the accounts department when I (become)………… the
advertising manager at the firm. At first I (find)…………….him to be very efficient, but after
a while his work (start)………….to deteriorate. He (forever lose)…………. important
documents and (make)…………………excuses when there were delays. the final straw was
when he (spend)…………… three weeks on a piece of work that should have taken only a
day or so. By the time he (finish)…………., I (feel)………pretty annoyed and (complain)
………… to the managing director.
2. Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the words
1. A (pain)………… lesson happened to me when I was a student in university.
2. The newcomers in her college were in a state of great (agitate)…………………
3. The writer is (engross) ………… in his first literary work.
4. They spoiled my (enjoy)…………of the film by talking all the time.
5. I was (embarrass)………………by his comments about my clothes.
6. He suffered much (embarrass)………… in his childhood.
7. I spent my (child)………… in my native village with a lot of beautiful memories.
8. the (sneak)…………….girl was disliked by the rest of the class.
9. Pop star idols are admired by their (teenage)………………
10. The young men are use much imaginations to think about their (image)

…………….dreams or ambitions in the future.
11. (honest) …………is the best policy.
12. We have not played with him for a long time because of his (arrogant)………………
13. His (boast)…………….words make them annoyed.
14. Students in my class do not like him because of his (sincere)…………
15. Some painful or (trauma) ………………… experiences cannot be avoided; they can only
be endured.
16. The school will be giving Mr. Dong, the school principal, an award in (recognize)
………… of her service to the school.
17. The weather in England can be rather (change)……………. Be sure to bring along an
umbrella or raincoat when you tour the country.
18. The (major)………… of the class wants to go to Genting Highlands during the school
holidays.
19. Ahmad’s (describe) ……………of the thief fits that of the suspect the police caught
yesterday.
20. There will be twenty (music)………………performing at the concert.
3. Supply the correct preposition for each space.
1. Why do you glance ………………. me?
2. She decided to take her money back……………….her friend.
3. We usually dream ……………….becoming good teachers one day.
4. When she came back home, she showed the money………………. her father.
5. The boy took my bag ………………. saying a word to me.
6. Teenagers can learn useful lessons and pieces of advice……………….their teachers and
parents.
7. We believe that you will be very successful………………. English learning.
8. We are very confident ……………….our best friendship.
9. She has not got any confidence ……………….what she has done.
10. Teenagers are ashamed……………….their embarrassment.
4. Finish the second sentence so that they have the same meaning as the preceding.
1. Having bought the cassette player, he found its defect.

After
………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. Lying in the hammock, she was reading a novel.
While
she………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. it is the first time that they have seen a big tiger.
They
………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. Mary has learnt Vietnamese for five years.
It is five
years……………………………………………………………………………………………
…
5. Thuy Tram has never been to Hanoi before
It is the first
time………………………………………………………………………………………………
6. We didn’t believe him until he offered his presents.
it was not
until………………………………………………………………………………………………
7. We have not met our old teacher since last year.
The last
time………………………………………………………………………………………………
8. Mrs. Lien has not gone to the market since Monday.
The last
time………………………………………………………………………………………………
9. Before she went to bed, she had done her homework.
After she had
………………………………………………………………………………………………
10. As soon as she had come home, she cooked her meal.
No
sooner……………………………………………………………………………………………

…
11. We must think about ways of improving the transport system.
Thought
must……………………………………………………………………………………………
…
12. In my opinion, he is the best pianist in the whole country.
In my opinion, there
is……………………………………………………………………………………
13. You’re asking these questions because you didn’t listen to what I told you earlier.
If………………………………………………………………………………………………
14. Although I didn’t want to pay such a high price, I had no choice.
Reluctant…………………………………………………………………………………………
……
15. Only a few minutes remained when the winning goal was scored.
There wasn’t
………………………………………………………………………………………………
16. I won’t change my mind about this, whatever happens.
Come……………………………………………………………………………………………
…………
17. The audience didn’t enjoy his performance.
His performance did not go
………………………………………………………………………………
18. If Anthony continues to break the law, he will get into trouble.
If Anthony
persists…………………………………………………………………………………………
……
19. As far as I know, there is no reason for James to be so unhappy.
To
the………………………………………………………………………………………………
20. The idea no longer interests her.

She has
gone……………………………………………………………………………………………
…
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part
is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions.
Question 1:
Question 2:
Question 3:
Question 4:
Question 5:
A. shown B. flown C. grown D. crown
A. complexion B. examination C. exaggerate D.
exhibit
A. accountant B. amount C. founding D. country
A. missed B. laughed C. stopped D. closed
A. criteria B. initiate C. certificate D.
interactive
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of
the following questions.
Question 6: He is doing very badly but he tries to ____________appearances.
A. hold on B. stick to C. keep up D. make out
Question 7: I regret going to the cinema. I wish I ____________.
A. didn't go there B. haven't gone there C. hadn't gone there D. would
not go there
Question 8: Today's weather will be a _______of yesterday.
A. continuing B. continuation C. continuity D.
continual
Question 9: The children had been _______ of the danger, but had taken no notice.
A. warned B. explained C. shown D.
prevented

Question 10: Our country has large areas of _______beauty.
A. unharmed B. undamaged C. unspoilt D. uninjured
Question 11: Scientists and engineers have invented devices to remove _______from
industrial wastes.
A. pollutions B. pollute C. polluting D.
pollutants
Question 12: The _______polluted atmosphere in some industrial regions is called "smog".
A. much B. largely C. fully D. heavily
Question 13: Too many factories dispose _______their waste by pumping it into rivers and the
sea.
A. out B. of C. away D. off
Question 14: He was so mean that he could not bear to_ ______the smallest sum of money for
the charity appeal.
A. part with B. pay off C. give in D. let out
Question 15: -Teacher: "Jon, you've written a much better essay this time."
- Jon: " _______"
A. Writing? Why? B. Thank you. It's really encouraging.
C. You're welcome. D. What did you say? I'm so shy.
Question 16: The _______north we go, the less likely we are to meet high temperatures.
A. far B. furthest C. farther D. farthest
Question 17: Unlike the other Asian states, Singapore has ______ _ raw materials.
A. hardly any B. any hardly C. hardly no D.
hardly some
Question 18: Although the patient's condition is serious, she seems to be out of_ ______.
A. place B. control C. danger D.
order
Question 19: "ATM" stands for_.
A. automatic talking machine B. automation telling mate
C. automobile teller mate D. automated teller machine
Question 20: -"Do you feel like going to the stadium this afternoon?"

- “ ______ ______”
A. I don't agree. I'm afraid. B. I feel very bored.
C. You're welcomed. D. That would be great.
Question 21: -"I don't think I can do this."
- “ ___________”
A. Oh, come on! Give it a try! B. Yeah. It's not easy.
C. No, I hope not. D. Sure, no way!
Question 22: If you want your children to play football well, you need to find a good _______.
A. supervisor B. teacher C. coach D. captain
Question 23: "Don't count your chickens _______they are hatched."
A. after B. since C. while D. before
Question 24: - Cindy: "Your hairstyle is terrific, Mary!"
- Mary:" _______".
A. Yes, all right. B. Thanks, Cindy. I had it done yesterday.
C. Never mention it. D. Thanks, but I'm afraid.
Question 25: The sports event was _______and successfully organized.
A. good preparation B. good job C. well-done D. well-
prepared
Question 26: - "Make yourself at home."
-“___________”
A. Not at all. Don't mention it. B. Thanks. Same to you.
C. That's very nice. Thank you. D. Yes, can I help you?
Question 27: The country won't be _______for re-election as non-permanent member of the
UN Security Council.
A. suitable B. eligible C. rightful D. legal
Question 28: Michael could hardly wait to _______his new motorbike.
A. sit down B. turn back C. try out D. put on
Question 29: The child who was caught ______ was made to stand in the corner of the
classroom.
A. behaving B. misbehave C. misbehavior D. misbehaving

Question 30: ______ the country joined the WTO, it has made big economic achievements.
A. After B. Since C. When D. As soon as
Question 31: They are conducting a wide ______ _ of surveys throughout Vietnam.
A. collection B. range C. selection D. group
Question 32: Thanks to the invention of labor-saving _______, domestic chores are no longer
a burden.
A. devices B. things C. equipment D.
furniture
Question 33: Only 65 per cent of people voted in the local election; the rest were completely
________.
A. uninterested B. disinterested C. uninteresting D. interested
Question 34: Slang can be defined as a set of codes used in ______ language.
A. informal B. unfamiliar C. informative D. uneducated
Question 35: The widespread use of pesticides and herbicides has led to the _______of
groundwater in many parts of the world.
A. corruption B. infection C. poison D. contamination
Question 36: Dominant individuals may use………………….gestures to underline their
power.
A. submissive B. expansive C. flirtation D. nervous
Question 37: At parties, Jill was always very ………………….and talkative.
A. outgoing B. insecure C. tense D. calm
Question 38: After the match, the two tired lads sat………………in front of the TV, eating
crisps and drinking form cars
A. cowering B. slouched C. straight-backed D. stiffly
Question 39: Andrew’s………………… was to only tell his mother bad news when she was
busy, so that she would have less chance to react.
A. tactics B. intent C. ploy D. threat
Question 40:Try not to be………………… by the remarks of other more senior people.
A. endangered B. interested C. intimidated D. faked
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate

the correct answer for each of the blanks from 36 to 45.
Many parents believe that they should begin to teach their children to read when they are
(36)_more than toddlers. This is fine if the child shows a real interest but forcing a child could
be counter-productive if she
isn't ready. Wise parents will have a (37)_attitude and take the lead from their child. What
they should provide is a selection of (38)_toys, books and other activities. Nowadays there is
plenty of good (39)_available for young children, and of course, seeing plenty of books in use
about the house will also (40)_them to read.
Of course, books are no longer the only source of stories and information. There is also a huge
range of videos, which can reinforce and extend the pleasure a child finds in a book and are
(41)_valuable in helping to increase vocabulary and concentration. Television gets a bad
review as far as children are concerned, mainly because too many spend too much time
watching programmes not intended for their age (42)_. Too many television programmes
induce an incurious, uncritical attitude that is going to make learning much more difficult.
However, (43)_ viewing of programmes designed for young children can be useful. Just as
adults enjoy reading a book after seeing it serialised on television, so children will pounce on
books which (44)_their favourite television characters, and videos can add a new (45)_to a
story known from a book.
Question 36: A. scarcely B. rarely C. slightly D. really
Question 37: A. cheerful B. contented C. relaxed D. hopeful
Question 38: A. bright B. thrilling C. energetic D. stimulating
Question 39: A. material B. sense C. produce D. amusement
Question 40: A. provoke B. encourage C. provide D. attract
Question 41: A. properly B. worthily C. perfectly D. equally
Question 42: A. set B. band C. group D. limit
Question 43: A. cautious B. choice C. approved D.
discriminating
Question 44: A. illustrate B. extend C. feature D. possess
Question 45: A. revival B. dimension C. option D. existence
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate

the correct answer to each of the questions from 46 to 55.
Herman Melville, an American author best known today for his novel Moby Dick, was
actually more popular during his lifetime for some of his other works. He traveled extensively
and used the knowledge gained during his travels as the basis for his early novels. In 1837, at
the age of eighteen, Melville signed as a cabin boy on a merchant ship that was to sail from
his Massachusetts home to Liverpool, England. His experiences on this trip served as a basis
for the novel Redburn (1849). In 1841, Melville set out on a whaling ship headed for the
South Seas. After jumping ship in Tahiti, he wandered around the islands of Tahiti and
Moorea. This South Sea island sojourn was a backdrop to the novel Omoo (1847). After three
years away from home, Melville joined up with a U.S. naval frigate that was returning to the
eastern United States around Cape Horn. The novel White Jacket (1850) describes this lengthy
voyage as a navy seaman.
With the publication of these early adventure novels, Melville developed a strong and loyal
following among readers eager for his tales of exotic places and situations. However, in 1851,
with the publication of Moby Dick, Melville's popularity started to diminish. Moby Dick, on
one level the saga of the hunt for the great white whale, was also a heavily symbolic allegory
of the heroic struggle of humanity against the universe. The public was not ready for
Melville's literary metamorphosis from romantic adventure to philosophical symbolism. It is
ironic that the novel that served to diminish Melville's popularity during his lifetime is the one
for which he is best known today.
Question 46: The main subject of the passage is ____________.
A. Melville's travels B. the popularity of Melville's novels
C. Melville's personal background D. Moby Dick
Question 47: According to the passage, Melville's early novels were ____________.
A. published while he was traveling B. completely fictional
C. all about his work on whaling shipsD. based on his travel experience
Question 48: In what year did Melville's book about his experiences as a cabin boy appear?
A. 1837 B. 1841 C. 1847 D. 1849
Question 49: The word "basis" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______
A. background B. message C. bottom D. dissertation

Question 50: The passage implies that Melville stayed in Tahiti because ______
A. he had unofficially left his ship B. he was on leave while his ship was in
port
C. he had finished his term of duty D. he had received permission to take a
vacation in Tahiti
Question 51: A "frigate" in paragraph 1 is probably_ ___________.
A. an office B. a ship C. a troop D. a fishing boat
Question 52: How did the publication of Moby Dick affect Melville's popularity?
A. His popularity increased immediately. B. It had no effect on his popularity.
C. It caused his popularity to decrease. D. His popularity remained as strong as
ever.
Question 53: According to the passage, Moby Dick is _______.
A. a romantic adventure B. a single-faceted work
C. a short story about a whale D. symbolic of humanity fighting the
universe
Question 54: The word "metamorphosis" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to
____________.
A. circle B. change C. mysticism D. descent
Question 55: The passage would most likely be assigned reading in a course on
____________.
A. nineteenth-century novels B. American history
C. oceanography D. modem American literature
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct answer to each of the questions from 56 to 65.
An air pollutant is defined as a compound added directly or indirectly by humans to the
atmosphere in such quantities as to affect humans, animals, vegetation, or materials adversely.
Air pollution requires a very flexible definition that permits continuous change. When the first
air pollution laws were established in England in the fourteenth century, air pollutants were
limited to compounds that could be seen or smelled - a far cry from the extensive list of
harmful substances known today. As technology has developed and knowledge of the health

aspects of various chemicals has increased, the list of air pollutants has lengthened. In the
future, even water vapor might be considered an air pollutant under certain conditions.
Many of the more important air pollutants, such as sulfur oxides, carbon monoxide, and
nitrogen oxides, are found in nature. As the Earth developed, the concentration of these
pollutants was altered by various chemical reactions; they became components in
biogeochemical cycles. These serve as an air purification scheme by allowing the compounds
to move from the air to the water or soil. On a global basis, nature's output of these
compounds dwarfs that resulting from human activities.
However, human production usually occurs in a localized area, such as a city. In such a
region, human output may be dominant and may temporarily overload the natural purification
scheme of the cycles. The result is an increased concentration of noxious chemicals in the air.
The concentrations at which the adverse effects appear will be greater than the concentrations
that the pollutants would have in the absence of human activities. The actual concentration
need not be large for a substance to be a pollutant; in fact, the numerical value tells us little
until we know how much of an increase this represents over the concentration that would
occur naturally in the area. For example, sulfur dioxide has detectable health effects at 0.08
parts per million (ppm), which is about 400 times its natural level. Carbon monoxide,
however, has a natural level of 0.1 ppm and is not usually a pollutant until its level reaches
about 15 ppm.
Question 56: What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The economic impact of air pollution. B. What constitutes an air pollutant.
C. How much harm air pollutants can cause. D. The effects of compounds added to the
atmosphere.
Question 57: The word "adversely" in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to _______.
A. negatively B. quickly C. admittedly D. considerably
Question 58: It can be inferred from the first paragraph that _______.
A. water vapor is an air pollutant in localized areas
B. most air pollutants today can be seen or smelled
C. the definition of air pollution will continue to change
D. a substance becomes an air pollutant only in cities

Question 59: The word "These" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to_.
A. the various chemical reactions
B. the pollutants from the developing Earth
C. the compounds moved to the water or soil
D. the components in biogeochemical cycles
Question 60: For which of the following reasons can natural pollutants play an important role
in controlling air pollution?
A. They function as part of a purification process.
B. They occur in greater quantities than other pollutants.
C. They are less harmful to living beings than other pollutants.
D. They have existed since the Earth developed.
Question 61: According to the passage, human-generated air pollution in localized regions
_______.
A. can be dwarfed by nature's output of pollutants
B. can overwhelm the natural system that removes pollutants
C. will damage areas outside of the localized regions
D. will react harmfully with natural pollutants
Question 62: The word "localized" in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to _______.
A. specified B. circled C. surrounded D. encircled
Question 63: According to the passage, the numerical value of the concentration level of a
substance is only useful if _______.
A. the other substances in the area are known B. it is in a localized area
C. the natural level is also known D. it can be calculated quickly
Question 64: The word "detectable" in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to_.
A. beneficial B. special C. measurable D.
separable
Question 65: Which of the following is best supported by the passage?
A. To effectively control pollution, local government should regularly review their air
pollution laws.
B. One of the most important steps in preserving natural lands is to better enforce air

pollution laws.
C. Scientists should be consulted in order to establish uniform limits for all air pollutants.
D. Human activities have been effective in reducing air pollution.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs
correction.
Question 66: The root of the trees allow the water to go into the soil, that gradually releases it
to flow down rivers.
Question 67: I get quite depressed when I think about the damage we are making to the
environment.
Question 68: Alike oxygen, which is chemically changed by our bodies into carbon dioxide,
nitrogen is merely exhaled back into the air.
Question 69: I think she will be suitable for the work because she has been working like a
teacher for a long time.
Question 70: Passengers are required to arrive to the gate fifteen minutes before departure
time.
Rewrite each sentence so that it contains the word in capitals, and so that the meaning stays
the same. Each sentence should contain a phrasal verb.
1. Stop criticizing everybody! DOWN
…………………………………………………………………………….
2. Terry has just insured her life . OUT
…………………………………………………………………………….
3. In the end it was discovered that Joe was the thief. OUT
…………………………………………………………………………….
4. I need a calculator to arrive at the total. OUT
…………………………………………………………………………….
5. I met your friend David the other day. INTO
…………………………………………………………………………….
6. I’ll have to find out about the background to the problem before I can comment.
ACQUAINT
…………………………………………………………………………….

7. Tom remained in a deep sleep throughout the thunderstorm. SOUND
…………………………………………………………………………….
8. I tried as hard as I could to make their stay here enjoyable. UTMOST
…………………………………………………………………………….
9. If I were you, I wouldn’t spend more than you can afford too often. HABIT
…………………………………………………………………………….
10. The whole enterprise was very dangerous. FRAUGHT
…………………………………………………………………………….
1. TENSE
1. was working, 2 became, 3. found 4, started 5. was forever losing 6. making 7, spent 8.
finished 9. was feeling 10. complained
2.
1. painful 2. agitation 3. engrossed 4. enjoyment 5. embarrassed 6. embarrassment 7.
childhood 8. sneaky 9. teenager
10. imaginary 11. Honesty 12. arrogance 13. boastful 14. insincerity 15. traumatic
16.recognition 17. changeable 18. majority 19. description 20. musicians
3.
1. at 2. from 3. of 4. to 5. without 6. from 7. in 8. of 9. in 10. of
4.
11. thought must be given to ways of improving the transport system
12. in my opinion, there is noone who is a better pianist than him in the whole country.
13. if you had been listening/ had listened to what I told you earlier, you wouldn’t be asking
these questions
14. Reluctant as /though I was to pay such a high price, I had no choice
15. There wasn’t long time remaining when the winning gold was scored
much time left
a long time to go
16. Come what may, I wont; change my mind about this
17. His performance did not go down well with the audience
18. If Anthony persists in breaking the law, he will get into trouble

19. To the best of my knowledge, there’s no reason for James to be so unhappy
20. she has gone off the idea
1 D 21 A 41 D 61 B
2 A 22 C 42 C 62 A
3 D 23 D 43 D 63 C
4 D 24 B 44 C 64 C
5 B 25 D 45 B 65 D
6 C 26 C 46 B 66 B
7 C 27 B 47 D 67 D
8 B 28 C 48 D 68 A
9 A 29 0 49 A 69 D
10 C 30 B 50 A 70 B
11 D 31 B 51 B 71 B
12 D 32 A 52 C 72 C
13 B 33 A 53 D 73 A
14 A 34 D 54 B 74 C
15 B 35 B 55 A 75 A
16 C 36 C 56 B 76 B
17 A 37 D 57 A 77 C
18 C 38 D 58 C 78 D
19 D 39 A 59 D 79 B
20 D 40 B 60 A 80 A
1. Stop running everybody down
2. Terry has just taken out insurance on her life
3. it turned out that Joe was a thief
4. I need a calculator to work out the total
5. I ran into your friend David the other day
6. I’ll have to acquaint myself with the background to the problem before I can comment
7. Tom remained sound asleep throughout the thunderstorm
8. I did my utmost to make their stay here enjoyable

9.if I were you, I wouldn’t make a habit/get into the habit of spending more than you can
afford
10. the whole enterprise was fraught with danger.