BAI TAP LUYEN THI DAI HOC (hay)

TRIAL EXAMINATION
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of
the main stress in each of the following questions.
1. A. generous B. electricity C. horrible D. famous
2. A. mathematics B. history C. literature D. physics
3. A. overweight B. popular C. beautiful D. tomorrow
4. A. invention B. complexion C. tradition D. question
5. A. economy B. village C. interest D. industry
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.We _____ for three hours and are very tired.
A. are walking B. have been walking C. were walking D. had been walking
6. The policeman explained to us___________________get to the market.
A. how B. how could C. how we could D. how could we
7. _______________________ from Bill, all the students said they would go.
A. Except B. Only C. Apart D. Separate
8. Not until a monkey is several years old___________to exhibit signs of independence from its mother.
A. beginning B. does it begin C. and begin D. it begins
9. At the election you must mark your paper, fold it and drop it in to the ________box
A. voting B. ballot C. selection D. nomination
10.Had the drought not lowered the reservoir the ancient village_______________________
A. wouldn't be discovered B. wouldn't have been discovered
C. can't have been discovered D. can't be discovered
11. “Never say that again, __________________________”
A. won’t you B. do you C. don’t you D. will you
12.Mary: “ Do you think it will rain ? “ Jenny: “Oh ! ________”
A. I don’t hope. B. I hope not. C. I don’t hope so D. It’s hopeless
13.It is believed _____________ causes insomnia.
A. too much caffeine which B. that too much caffeine
C. it in too much caffeine D. too much caffeine that
14.The train accident _____________ the other train’s departure by a few hours.
A. sent back B. called off C. delayed D. retained

15.Not only________ much bigger than any other planets, but unlike the planets, it consists completely of gaseous
material.
A. Sun is B. the Sun, which is C. is the Sun D. that the Sun
16 “ More coffee?, Anybody?” - “ ______________________________.”
A. I don’t agree, I’m afraid B. Yes, I’d love to
C. Yes, please D. It’s right, I think
17.____________ to the national park before, Sue was amazed to see the geyser.
A. Being not B. Not having been C. Have not been D. Having not been
18.She has to pass all her exams or _____________she would have no holiday.
A. instead B. else C. therefore D. though
19.We have had the roof of our house __________________________
A. to replace B. replace C. replaced D. been replaced
20.From the hotel there is a good ___________________________of the mountains.
A. vision B. view C. sight D. picture
21.If you require any more ______________________about the holiday, please telephone us.
A. description B. information C. news D. fact
22.He __________________________me to believe that they had left the district.
A. made B. led C. assured D. confirmed
23.He was completely_________________________by her tale of hardship.
A. taken away B. taken down C. taken in D. taken up
24.He lost his job_____________________________no fault of his own.
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A. through B. by C. with D. over
25.Sarah is a young girl with________ and a straight nose.
A. almond-shaped eyes B. almond-eyed shape
C. eyes shaped almond D. almond-shape eyed
26.You shouldn't ___________ to your teacher like that. It was very rude.
A. have talked B. talk C. have be talked D. talked
27.Old houses have a_____________________________to be draughty.
A. tendency B. habit C. problem D. characteristic

28.Oh, no! My wallet has been __________________________________
A. robbed B. picked C. stolen D. theft
29.There's someone at the door ___________________________________it.
A. I'm answering B. I answer C. I'll answer D. I answered
30.Bill Gates is probably the best known and most successful_______in computer software.
A. pioneer B. navigator C. generator D. volunteer
31 “ Can I use your motorbike this evening?” - “ _____________________________”
A. Of course, you can B. Of course, you might
C. It’s my pleasure D. Do it if you can
32.His father left New York. The doctor suggested he________there.
A. not stayed B. won’t saty C. not stay D. not go to stay
33.No one died in the accident,________?
A. didn’t they B. did he C. didn’t he D. did they
34.The students got the librarian________books for them.
A. buy B. to buy C. bought D. buying
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 31 to 40.
The White House, the official home of the United States president, was not built in time for George Washington
to live in it. It was begun in 1792 and was ready for its first inhabitants. President and Mrs.John Adams, who moved
in on November 1, 1800. When the Adamses moved in, the White House was not yet complete, and the Adamses
suffered many inconveniences; for example, the main staircase was incomplete, which hindered movement from floor
to floor, and the future laundry yard was merely a pool of mud, so wet laundry was hung in the unfinished East Room
to dry. Thomas Jefferson, the third president, improved the comfort of the White House in many respects and added
new architectural features such as the terraces on the east and west ends.
When the British forces burned the White House on August 24, 1814, President Madison was forced to leave.All
the remained after the fire was the exterior walls, the interior was completely destroyed.It was not until December of
1817 that the following president, James Monroe, was able to move into a rebuilt residence. Since then, the White
House has continued to be modified but has been continuously occupied by each succeeding U.S president.
35.Which of the following would be the most appropriate title for this text?
A. George Washington’s life in the White House.

B.The Early History of the White House.
C. The burning of the White House.
D. Presidential Policies of Early U.S.Presidents.
36.Why did George Washington not love in the White House?
A. It had been burned by the British.
B. He did not like the architectural features.
C. He did not want to suffer the inconveniences that the Adamses had suffered.
D.Construction had not yet been completed.
37.The word “ inhabitant” in paragraph 1 is closest meaning to:
A. modifications B. moves C. celebrations D. residents
38.It can be inferred from the passage that John Adams was:
A. the first president of the United States. B. the second president of the United States.
C. the third president of the United States. D. the fourth president of the United States.
39.What of the White House was not yet complete when the Adamses moved in?
A. main staircase B. laundry yard C. pool D. A and B
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40.The author most likely discusses the “ staircase” in paragraph 1 in order to:
A. show the elegance of the new White House
B. explain the architectural features added by Jefferson.
C. provide an example of an inconvenience in the White House.
D. demonstrate what had to be rebuilt after the fire.
41.The word “ forces” in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by:
A. military B.effort C. power D. energy
42.According to the passage, which of the following best describes Thomas Jefferson’s tenure in the White House?
A. He worked to improve the appearance and convenience of the White House.
B. He had to flee the White House because of the war with the British.
C. He removed the terraces that had been added by Adams.
D. He was accepting of the many inconveniences.
43.According to the passage, when James monroe came to the White House, it had been:
A. repressed B. reconstructed C. relocated D. reserved

44.The paragraph following the passage most likely discusses:
A. the details of the destruction of the White House by the British.
B. James Monroe’s policies as presidents.
C. modifications by presidents who followed.
D. other presidents who were unable to occupy the White House.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction.
45.She is no longer young to enter a beautiful contest.
A. is B. longer young C. to enter D. beautiful
46.Supposed that you failed your driving test, would you take it again?
A. would you take B. driving test C. failed D. Supposed that
47.I hadn’t understood his directions. However, I asked him to repeat what he’d said.
A. However B. hadn’t understood C. he’d said D. asked him
48.Although there were a lot of opposition initially, many people now accept that infertile couples have the right to
medical help.
A. now B. were C. a lot of opposition D. medical help
49.With the development of the Internet and the World Wide Web, businessmen do not hardly have as much traveling
as they used to.
A. they used to B. businessmen C. hardly have D. development of
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 51 to 60.
ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVISTS
Paul Watson is an environmental activist. He is a man who believes that he must do something, not just talk about
doing something. Paul believes in protecting endangered animals, and he protects them in controversial ways. Some
people think that Watson is a hero and admire him very much. Other people think that he is a criminal.
On July 16
th
, 1979, Paul Watson and his crew were on his ship, which is called the Sea Shepherd. Watson and the
people who work on the Sea Shepherd were hunting on the Atlantic Ocean near Portugal. However, they had a strange
prey; instead of hunting for animals, their prey was a ship, the Sierra. The Sea Shepherd found the Sierra, ran into it
and sank it. As a result, the Sierra never returned to the sea. The Sea Shepherd, on the other hand, returned to its home

in Canada. Paul Watson and his workers thought that they had been successful.
The Sierra had been a whaling ship, which had operated illegally. The captain and the crew of the Sierra did not
obey any of the international laws that restrict whaling. Instead, they killed as many whales as they could, quickly cut
off the meat, and froze it. Later, they sold the whale meat in countries where it is eaten.
Paul Watson tried to persuade the international whaling commission to stop the Sierra. However, the commission
did very little, and Paul became impatient. He decided to stop the Sierra and other whaling ships in any way that he
could. He offered to pay $25,000 to anyone who sank any illegal whaling ship, and he sank the Sierra. He acted
because he believes that the whales must be protected. Still, he acted without the approval of the government;
therefore, his actions were controversial.
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Paul Watson is not the only environmental activist. Other men and women are also fighting to protect the Earth.
Like Watson, they do not always have the approval of their governments, and like Watson, they have become
impatient. Yet, because of their concern for the environment, they will act to protect it.
50.According to the reading, an environmental activist is someone who ____
A. runs into whaling ship B. does something to protect the Earth
C. talks about protecting endangered species D. is a hero, like Paul Watson
51.When something is controversial, ____
A. everyone agrees with it B. everyone disagrees with it
C. people have different ideas about it D. people protect it
52.The members of a ship’s crew are ____.
A. the men and women who work on the ship
B. the people who work on the airplanes
C. all of the people on a ship, including the passengers
D. the people who own the ship
53.The main idea of paragraph one is that ____
A. Paul Watson is a hero to some people
B. activists are people who do something
C. Paul Watson is a controversial environmental activist
D. Paul Watson does not believe in talking
54.The Sea Shepherd was hunting ____

A. the Atlantic Ocean B. whales
C. the Sierra D. Portugal
55.The author implies that Paul Watson lives in ____
A. Portugal B. a ship on the Atlantic C. the Sierra D. Canada
56.The captain and the crew of the Sierra were acting illegally because ____.
A. they were not obeying international laws B. they were whaling
C. they were killing and selling whales D. All of the above are correct
57.In paragraph 3 the phrase “and froze it” refers to ____.
A. whale meat B. the Sierra C. whales D. the Sierra crew
58.The main idea of paragraph 3 is that ____.
A. the Sierra sold whale meat in some countries
B. the people on the Sierra didn’t obey international laws.
C. the people on the Sierra killed as many whales as they could.
D. whaling is illegal according to international law.
59.Watson ran into the Sierra because ____.
A. he wanted to stop the ship’s crew from whaling
B. he was impatient with the government’s actions
C. he wanted to protect the whales from the whalers
D. All of the above are correct
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the
following questions.
60.Although he was very tired, he agreed to help me with my homework.
A. Tired as he was, he agreed to help me with my homework.
B. Despite being very tired, but he agreed to help me with my homework.
C. Tired though he was, but he agreed to help me with my homework.
D. As tired as was he, he agreed to help me with my homework.
61.I’m sure it wasn’t Mr. Phong you saw because he’s in Hanoi.
A. It couldn’t be Mr. Phong you saw because he’s in Hanoi.
B. You mustn’t have seen Mr. Phong because he’s in Hanoi
C. It can’t have been Mr. Phong you saw because he’s in Hanoi.

D. Mr. Phong mightn’t see you because he’s in Hanoi.
62.I’m like my mum, whereas my brother looks like my dad.
A. I’m like my mum, whereas my brother takes after my dad.
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B. I’m like my mum, whereas my brother takes over my dad.
C. I’m like my mum, whereas my brother takes on my dad.
D. I’m like my mum, whereas my brother takes in my dad.
63.She had only just begun to speak when people started interrupting.
A. She hardly had begun to speak when people started interrupting.
B. Hardly she had begun to speak when people started interrupting.
C. Hardly had she begun to speak when people started interrupting.
D. She hadn’t begun to speak when people started interrupting.
64.They would have never accepted his money if they had known his plan.
A. They knew what he wanted to do, so they refused his money.
B. They agreed with his wishes because they were glad to have his money.
C. They took the money he offered them without realizing his purposes.
D. They didn’t know his plan and never took the money from him.
65. “ Let’s go to the cinema tonight” he suggested
A. He suggested them to go to the cinema that night
B. He suggested their going to the cinema that night
C. He suggested they went to the cinema that night
D. He suggested that let’s them to go to the cinema that night
66. “You should have finished the report by now,” the boss said to his secretary.
A. The boss suggested his secretary should have finished the report on time.
B. The boss scolded his secretary for not finishing the report on time.
C. The boss reminded his secretary of finishing the report on time.
D. The boss advised his secretary to finish the report on time.
67.I was on the point of leaving the house when he came.
A. No sooner had I left the house than he came.
B. I had hardly left the house when he came.

C.When he came I had just left the house.
D. I was just about to leave the house when he came.
68."Why don't you get your hair cut, Gavin?" said Adam.
A. Adam advised Gavin to cut his hair.
B. Gavin was suggested to have a haircut.
C. It was suggestable that Adam get Gavin's haircut.
D. Adam suggested that Gavin should have his haircut.
69.Without skilful surgery he would not have survived the operation.
A. Had it been for skilful surgery he would not have survived the operation.
B. He wouldn't have survived the operation if he hadn't had skilful surgery.
C. But for skilful surgery he would not have survived the operation.
D. With skilful surgery he would have survived the operation.
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 71 to 80.
What do you do well? What do you enjoy doing? Your answers to these two questions will help you identify
your (71)______. An employer will consider you seriously for a (72)______ when you can show them that you know
who you are, what you can offer and which you have studied. Sometimes it is difficult to know what your weaknesses
are. Clearly not everyone is equally good (73)______ everything. You may need to improve yourself and so
(74)______ courses in that field could turn a weakness into strength. You will need to (75)______ some time on your
self-assessment. Your honesty and the desire for selfimprovement will lead to (76)______ in getting the right job.
Explore the following seven areas to start to get to know yourself: your aptitude, your skills, your personality, the level
of responsibility you feel comfortable with, your interests and your needs. Ask (77)______ if you have any special
talents and if you need to consider your physical health when choosing a job. Be as honest and realistic as you can, and
ask for other people's (78)______ if necessary. Make a list of these things. It is usually a good idea to talk about your
aptitudes with teachers, family and friends. If you are considering a career that (79)______ a special talent, such as art,
acrobatics, mathematics or music, discuss your aptitudes with (80)______ expert in that area and discover how they fit
the needs of the occupation.
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70.A. strong B. strength C. strengthen D. strengthened
71.A. position B. location C. spot D. room

72.A. upon B. in C. at D. for
73.A. meeting B. taking C. making D. interviewing
74.A. use B. make C. lose D. spend
75.A. success B. successful C. successfully D. succeed
76.A. you B. your C. yours D. yourself
77.A. interests B. fields C. opinions D. attendances
78.A. requires B. asks C. tells D. urges
79.A. a B. an C. the D. this
TRIAL TEST NO 2
Read the passage and circle the best option A, B, C, or D to complete the following questions or statements:
Psychologist have debated a long time about whether a child’s upbringing can give it the ability to do
outstandingly well. Some think that it is impossible to develop genius and say that it is simply something a person is
born with. Others, however, argue that the potential for great achievement can be develop. The truth lies somewhere
between these two extremes.
It seems very obvious that being born with the right qualities from gifted parents will increase a child’s ability
to do well. However, this ability will be fully realized only with the right upbringing and opportunities. As one
psychologist says, “To have a fast car, you need both a good engine and fuel.”
Scientists have recently assessed intelligence, achievement, and ability in 50 sets of identical twins that were separated
shortly birth and brought up by different parents. They found that achievement was based on intelligence, and later
influenced by the child’s environment.
One case involving very intelligent twins was quoted. One of the twins received a normal upbringing, and
performed well. The other twin, however, was brought up by extremely supportive parents and given every possible
opportunity to develop its abilities. That twin, though starting out with the same degree of intelligence as the other,
performed even better.
This case reflects the general principle of intelligence and ability. The more favorable the environment, the
more a child’s intelligence and ability are developed. However, there is no link between intelligence and
socioeconomic level of a child’s family. In other words, it does not matter how poor or how rich a family is, as this
does not affect the intelligence.
Gifted people can not be created by supportive parents, but they can be developed by them. One professor of
music said that outstanding musicians usually started two or three years earlier than ordinary performers, often because

their parents had recognized their ability. These musicians then needed at least ten years’ hard work and training in
order to reach the level they were capable of attaining.
People who want to have very gifted children are given the following advice:
- Marry an intelligent person.
- Allow children to follow their own interests rather than the interests of the parents.
- Start a child’s education early but avoid pushing the child too hard.
- Encourage children to play; for example, playing with musical instrument is essential for a child who wants to
become an outstanding musician.
1: When scientists studied intelligence and ability in twins, they found that ______.
A. different twins generally have different levels of ability
B. ability depends mainly on intelligence and achievement
C. intelligence and development are irrelevant to ability
D. ability depends both on intelligence and environment
2: Scientists chose twins for their study because ______.
A. they have the same genetic background, usually with similar intelligence
B. they are born into the same family, hence the same upbringing
C. they have the same economic background and hence the same opportunities
D. each twin has the same environment as his/ her twin
3: How were great musicians different from ordinary musicians in their development?
A. They practice playing their instruments for many years
B. They were exceptionally intelligent and artistic
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C. They concentrated on music to the exclusion of other areas
D. Their ability was realized at an early stage and then nurtured
4: The writer advises that gifted children should be allowed to follow ______.
A. only their interests in computer games B. only their interests in musical instruments
C. their own interests D. their parents’ interests
5: When encouraging their gifted children, parents should avoid ______.
A. letting them play their own way B. starting their education at an early age
C. pushing their children too hard D. permitting them to follow their own interests

6: The remark: “To have a fast car, you need both a good engine and fuel.” in the passage means that in order to
become a genius, ______.
A. you need to have good health and good nourishment
B. you need intelligence and you need to develop it
C. you should try to move quickly and efficiently.
D. you must nourish your brain and train your muscles hard
7: The word “favorable” in the passage mostly mean ______.
A. “of high quality or an acceptable standard”
B. “under the control or in the power of somebody else”
C. “good for someone and making him/ her likely to be successful”
D. “helping somebody to be more intelligent compared to the other people”
8: All of the following statements are true EXCEPT ______.
A. a child’s intelligence is influenced by that of his/ her parents
B. studying different twins is useful scientific procedure
C. educational development depends completely on economic well-being
D. to become successful, a child need both native intelligence and development
9: The upbringing of highly intelligent children requires ______.
A. parental support and encouragement B. an expensive education
C. wealthy and loving parents D. good musical instruments
10: The word “others” used in the first paragraph refers to ______.
A. other people B. other scientists C. other geniuses D. other children
Read the passage and circle the best option A, B, C, or D to complete the following questions or statements:
Since the world became industrialized, the number of animal species that have either become extinct or have
neared extinction has increased. Bengal tigers, for instance, which once roamed the jungles in vast numbers, now
number only about 2,300. By the year 2025, it is estimated that they will become extinct.
What is alarming about the case of the Bengal tiger is that this extinction will have been caused almost entirely
by poachers who, according to some sources, are not always interested in material gain but in personal gratification.
This is an example of the callousness that is contributing to the problem of extinction. Animals such as the Bengal
tiger, as well as other endangered species, are valuable parts of the world’s ecosystem. International laws protecting
these animals must be enacted to ensure their survival – and the survival of our planet.

Countries around the world have begun to deal with the problem in various ways. Some countries, in an effort
to circumvent the problem, have allocated large amounts of land to animals reserves. They then charge admission
prices to help defray the costs of maintaining the parks, and they often must also depend on world organizations for
support. This money enables them to invest in equipment and patrols to protect the animals. Another response to the
increase in animal extinction is an international boycott of products made from endangered species. This has had some
effect, but by itself it will not prevent animals from being hunted and killed.
11: What is the main topic of the passage?
A. Endangered species B. Problems with industrialization
C. The Bengal tiger D. International boycotts
12: The word “poachers” could be best replaced by which of the following?
A. Concerned scientists B. Enterprising researchers
C. Illegal hunters D. Trained hunters
13: The word “callousness” could be best replaced by which of the following?
A. incompetence B. indirectness C. insensitivity D. independence
14: The previous passage is divided into two paragraphs in order to contrast:
A. A comparison and a contrast B. A problem and a solution
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C. A statement and an illustration D. Specific and general information
15: What does the word “this” refer to in the passage?
A. Bengal tiger B. Interest in material gain
C. Killing animals for personal satisfaction D. The decrease in the Bengal tiger population
16: Where in the passage does the author discuss a cause of extinction?
A. Lines 4-6 B. Lines 7-9 C. Lines 10-16 D. Lines 1-3
17: Which of the following could best replace the word “allocated”?
A. set aside B. combined C. taken D. organized
18: The word “defray” is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A. make a payment on B. raise C. lower D. make an investment toward
19: What does the term “international boycott” refer to?
A. A global increase in animal survival B. A refusal to buy animal products worldwide
C. Defraying the cost of maintaining national parks D. Buying and selling of animal products overseas

20: Which of the following best describes the author’s attitude?
A. indifferent B. forgiving C. concerned D. surprised
Choose from the four options given (marked A, B, C, or D) one best answer to complete each of the following
sentences:
21: ______ did Arthur realize that there was danger.
A. When he entered the store B. After he had entered the store
C. On entering the store D. Only after entering the store
22: After seeing the movie Centennial, ______.
A. the book made many people want to read it B. the book was read by many people
C. many people wanted to read the book D. the reading of the book interested many people
23: Many of the current international problems that we are now facing ______.
A. are the results of misunderstandings. B. lacks of the intelligent capabilities of understanding each other
C. linguistic incompetences D. are because of not understanding themselves
24: Le: “I can’t understand how you missed the exit.” Linh: “Well, it was so dark that ______.”
A. we could see hardly the road signs B. we could see the road signs hardly
C. hardly could we see the road signs D. we could hardly see the road signs
25: George didn’t do well in the class because ______.
A. he was a badly student B. he studied bad
C. he failed to study properly D. he was not good studywise
Read the passage and choose one word or phrase marked A, B, C or D that best fits each of the gaps:
When you read something in a foreign language, you frequently come across words you do not (26)______
understand. Sometimes you (27)______ the meaning in a dictionary and sometimes you guess. The strategy you adopt
depends very much upon the (28)______ of accuracy you require and the time at your disposal.
If you are the sort of person who tends to turn to the dictionary frequently, it is (29)______ remembering that
every dictionary has its limitations. Each definition is only an approximation and one builds up an accurate picture of
the meaning of a word only after meeting it in a (30)______ of contexts. It is also important to recognize the special
dangers of dictionaries that translate from English into your native language and vice versa. If you must use a
dictionary, it is usually far safer to (31)______ an English-English dictionary.
In most exams you are not permitted to use a dictionary. (32)______ you are allowed to use one, it is very time-
consuming to look up words, and time in exams is usually limited. You are, (33)______ , forced to guess the meaning

of unfamiliar words.
When you come across unknown words in an exam text, it is very easy to panic. However, if you develop
efficient techniques for guessing the meaning, you will (34)______ a number of possible problems and help yourself to
understand far more of the text than you at first thought likely.
Two strategies which may help you guess the meaning of a word are: using contextual clues, both within the sentence
and outside, and making use of clues (35)______ from the formation of the word.
26: A. wholly B. fully C. totally D. completely
27: A. inspect B. control C. check D. examine
28: A. extent B. level C. degree D. range
29: A. worth B. essential C. valuable D. vital
30: A. multiple B. variation C. variety D. diversity
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31: A. survey B. consult C. refer D. inquire
32: A. In case B. Provided C. Although D. Even if
33: A. therefore B. so C. however D. so that
34: A. go over B. overcome C. get over D. surpass
35: A. coming B. extracted C. derived D. originated
Choose the best option A, B, C, or D to complete the following sentences:
36: She’d rather watch television, ______?
A. wouldn’t she B. didn’t she C. hadn’t she D. doesn’t she
37: If you give me a hand, then I shall be able to finish the work more quickly.
A. do me a favour B. take my fingers C. stand by me D. pick me up
38: There has been a sharp _____ in the number of burglaries in this area recently.
A. increase B. surge C. result D. advance
39: She wants to go shopping, but she has hardly ______.
A. no money B. some money C. little money D. any money
40: General ______ learning a foreign language is interesting, but not easy.
A. spoken B. speaking C. speak D. speaks
41: Staying in a hotel costs ______ renting a room in a dormitory for a week.
A. twice as much as B. as much twice as C. twice more than D. as much as twice

42: ______ had the curtain been raised than the light went out.
A. Only when B. Scarcely C. Hardly D. No sooner
43: Peter: “I enjoy listening to pop music.”
Maria: “______.”
A. I don’t B. I’m, too C. Neither do I D. So am I
44: The change in timetable will ______ many students having to catch an earlier bus
A. mean B. lead C. result D. cause
45: Man’s use of colours ______ back to the time when men first used red and yellow clays to paint their bodies.
A. had dated B. dating C. dated D. dates
46: They were fortune ______ from the fire before the building collapsed.
A. to rescue B. to have rescued C. rescuing D. to have been rescued
47: Jim ______ care of himself. He left home when he was 16 and has been on his own since then.
A. used to take B. is used to take C. is used to taking D. used to be taken
48: If coastal erosion continues to take place at the present rate, in another fifty years this beach ______.
A. won’t be existing B. doesn’t exist C. isn’t going to exist D. isn’t existing
49: These days women are not expected to stay at home ______ their mothers did in the past.
A. such as B. like C. as if D. as
50: Due to the storm, the flight to New York was ______ for some hours.
A. cancelled B. delayed C. stopped D. given up
51: The twins look so much alike that almost no one can ______ them ______.
A. tell – away B. take – on C. tell – apart D. take – apart
52: A: “When is Mr. Fields planning to retire?”
B: “Soon, I think. He ______ here for a long time. He will probably retire either next year or the year after
that.”
A. had been working B. is working C. has been working D. worked
53: They have made no ______ at all in our talk about a common agricultural policy.
A. gain B. progress C. profit D. success
54: She is not a teenager any more. She looks quite ______ now.
A. grown-up B. overgrown C. outgrown D. grown through
55: ______ of his childhood home in Hannibal, Missouri, provided Mark Twain with the inspiration for two of his

most popular novels.
A. He remembered B. Remembering C. Memories D. It was the memories
56: Jenifer is ______ in asking for bigger salary. She has worked really hard.
A. unreasonable B. reason C. reasonable D. reasonably
57: John has been looking for his car, ______ is light blue
A. whose its colour B. the colour of whichC. of which colour D. which colour
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58: We would contact your nearest relative ______ any accident occurring.
A. in place of B. in spite of C. on account of D. in the event of
59: Let’s begin our discussion now, ______?
A. will we B. don’t we C. won’t we D. shall we
60: ______ in astronomy, the discovery of Uranus was by accident.
A. Alike many finds B. Many alike finds C. It was like many finds D. Like many finds
61: Don’t try too hard. Don’t ______ off more than you can ______
A. eat – swallow B. eat – chew C. bite – swallow D. bite - chew
62: ______ you read the instructions carefully, you will understand what to do.
A. Provided B. As much as C. As well as D. As far as
63: Ben would have studied medicine if he ______ to a medical school.
A. was admitted B. had been admitted C. had admitted D. would be able to enter
64: Brenda: “Do you think it will rain?’
Carol: “Oh! ______.”
A. I don’t hope B. I don’t hope so C. It’s hopeless D. I hope not
65: ______ having a well-paid job, she never has any money.
A. Let alone B. Despite C. For D. Even though
Choose one word marked A, B, C, or D whose stress pattern is different from the others in each group:
66: A. miraculous B. diversity C. platoon D. occupation
67: A. delivery B. ornamental C. climatic D. environment
68: A. ancestor B. tragedy C. geology D. accurate
69: A. interview B. satellite C. similar D. contestant
70: A. magnificent B. photography C. proverbial D. advantageous

Circle one option A, B, C, or D that best rewrites each of the following sentences:
71: The robbers made the bank manager hand over the money.
A. The bank manager was forced to hand over the money by the robbers.
B. The bank manager was allowed to hand over the money by the robbers.
C. The bank manager was made hand over the money by the robbers.
D. The robbers helped the bank manager to hand over the money.
72: It was only because his wife helped him that he was able to finish his book.
A. Without his wife’s help, he couldn’t have finished his book.
B. If it weren’t for his wife’s help, he couldn’t have finished his book.
C. If only he had been able to finish his book.
D. But for his wife’s help, he couldn’t finish his book.
73: “Sorry, Madam. Looking after the garden is not my duty.”
A. He apologized for not looking after the garden.
B. He not promised to look after the garden.
C. He said that he was not responsible for looking after the garden.
D. He asked if looking after the garden was his duty.
74: Scientists say forests are being destroyed by air pollution.
A. Forests are said to be destroyed by scientists.
B. Scientists blame air pollution for the destruction of forests.
C. Scientists are blamed for destroying forests.
D. Scientists say there’s much air pollution in the forests.
75: Much as he loved her, he couldn’t forgive her for what she had done.
A. He didn’t forgive her for what she had done despite loving her very much.
B. He loved her so much, that’s why he forgave her for what she had done.
C. He didn’t forgive her for what she had done as he loved her very much.
D. She loved him very much, so he forgave her for what she had done.
Identify one underlined part that is incorrect in each of the following sentences by circling the corresponding letter
A, B, C, or D :
76: Dogs that are trained to lead the blind must be loyalty, intelligent and calm.
A B C D

77: Since erecting in 1886, the Statue of Liberty has served as a symbol of freedom.
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A B C D
78: Food prices have raised so rapidly in the past few months that some families have been
A B C
forced to alter their eating habits.
D
79: What we know about certain diseases are still not sufficient to prevent them from spreading
A B C
easily among the population.
D
80: The president refused to accept either of the four new proposals made by the contractors.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. He failed in the election just because he ___________ his opponent.
A. overestimated B. underestimated C. understated D. undercharged
2. They ________because it is a national holiday.
A. don’t work B. won’t work C. haven’t worked D. aren’t working
3. She’s finished the course, ____________?
A. isn’t she B. hasn’t she C. doesn’t she D. didn’t she
4. “Would you like a beer?” “ Not while I’m ___________”
A. in the act B. in order C. on duty D. under control
5. Some friends of mine are really fashion-conscious, while __________ are quite simple.
A. some other B. some others C. anothers D. the other
6. According to some historians, If Napoleon had not invaded Russia, he _________ the rest of the world.
A. had conquered B. would conquer C. would have conquered D. conquered
7. Is that the man _________ has been stolen?
A. the car of whom B. the car of his C. whose car D. the car of who
8. When someone answers the phone, you say, “ Can I _________Elsie, please?”
A. talk to B. say to C. tell D. speak to

9. “ How much do you earn, Mary?” “ I’d___________”
A. rather don’t say B. better not to say C. rather not say D. prefer not say
10. Captain Scott’s __________ to the South Pole was marked by disappointment and tragedy.
A. excursion B. visit C. tour D. expedition
11. The teacher made a difficult question, but at last, Joe __________ a good answer.
A. came up with B. came up to C. came up against D. came up for
12. There are a lot of __________ buildings in the centre of the city.
A. many – floored B. many story C. multi – storied D. multi – storey
13. “ Make yourself at home.” “ ______________”
A. Yes, can I help you B. Thanks. Same to you
C. Not at all. Don’t mention it D. That’ very kind. Thank you.
14. Olypiakos ________ 0 – 0 with Real Madrid in the first leg of the semi-final in Athens.
A. drew B. equalled C. equalised D. shared
15. The pop star _________ when the lights _________
A. sang – were going out B. was singing - went out
C. was singing – were going out D. sang – went out
16. It was not until she had arrived home ______ remembered her appointment with the doctor.
A. when she B. that she C. and she D. she
17. ________ a novelty in American retailing, fixed prices are now universal in sales.
A. It was once B. Once it was C. That once D. Once
18. Jane will have to repeat the course because her work has been __________
A. unpleasant B. unnecessary C. unusual D. unsatisfactory
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19. I don’t know If _________ in my essay.
A. is there a mistake B. there a mistake is C. a mistake is there D. there is a mistake
20. _________ you ever ________ the U.S. before your trip in 2006?
A. Have – been B. Would – be C. Would – have been D. Had – been
21. “We’re going to the seaside.” “Can ___________?”
A. I come as well B. also I come C. I too come D. I as well come
22. The old man is both deaf and dump. He can ______understand us.

A. harder B. hard C. hardly D. best
23. Does that name __________ to you?
A. ring a bell B. break the ice C. foot the bill D. fall into place
24. It was a great _________ to have a doctor living near us.
A. convenient B. convenience C. conveniently D. conveniences
25. “ Thanks for your help.” “ ____________”
A. With all my heart B. It’s my pleasure C. Never remind me D. All it is for you
26. The greater the demand, __________ the price.
A. higher B. high C. the higher D. the high
27. In the 1960s, pop art _______ to discover artistic sinnificant in the commercial artifacts of the consumer culture.
A. seeking B. to seek C. has sought D. sought
28. What is a _________ like that cost?
A. clothing B. clothes C. garment D. clothe
29. “I think women should not go to work.” “ I __________”
A. quite agree B. a little agreed C. so agree D. rather agreed
30. Put your shoes on properly or you’ll ________ over.
A. get B. turn C. fall D. bend
31. Barney and friends gave children___________ pleasure.
A. a great deal of B. a large quantity C. a large deal of D. a great number of
32. Do you have any objections___________ this new road scheme?
A. at B. with C. to D. for
33. Despite a lot of hardship, the Green City Project will go___________
A. before B. forward C. advance D. ahead
34. I'm sorry! I didn't break that vase on___________
A. my mind B. time C. purpose D. intention
35. I don't feel like___________ to the cinema now.
A. go B. to have gone C. going D. to go
36. He has___________ money in the bank.
A. a large number of B. a lots of C. a lot of D. lot of
37. There's a good film___________ town.

A. at B. over C. on in D. in on
38. He isn't going to learn Spanish and___________
A. so isn't she B. neither is she C. she isn't too D. either she isn't
39. The policeman explained to us___________ get to the market.
A. how B. how could C. how we could D. how could we
40. He's always trying___________ me.
A. to avoid to meet B. avoiding meeting C. to avoid meeting D. avoiding to meet
41. Mr. Brown___________ in the army from 1960 to 1980.
A. had served B. has served C. had been serving D. served
42. Would you please___________ him speak about the new plan.
A. let B. allow C. ask D. tell
43. Although she is unkind, I can't help___________ her.
A. like B. liked C. to like D. liking
44. Although Vicky looked pretty much the same after all those years, I noticed___________ changes which made her
look even more beautiful than I remembered.
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A. fair B. sensitive C. subtle D. joint
45. After hours of bargaining with the salesman, Jake bought the jacket for a _________of the original price.
A. fraction (miếng nhỏ) B. piece C. part D. spot
46. The football match tomorrow evening will be broadcast___________ on TV and radio.
A. simultaneously (đòng thời) B. communally C. uniformly D. jointly
47. Please fill in your employment history, including your___________ employer as well as any previous ones you
might have had.
A. private B. daily C. constant D. current
48. Most museums in the city___________ Day Passes at special rates for both pupils and students.
A. issue B. transmit C. print D. project
49. The woman___________ someone had stolen her purse, but although they searched everyone in the shop, it wasn't
found.
A. accused B. enforced C. claimed D. warned
50. As I was___________ of the change in the program, I arrived half an hour late for the rehearsal.

A. unaware B. unconscious C. unable D. unreasonable
51. The Best Invention___________ this year was given to Jason Meyers.
A. Reward B. Brand C. Factor D. Award
52. On Christmas Eve, the___________ family gathers for dinner, usually at my grandmother's house.
A. mere B. entire C. total D. complete
53. When the first Chinese restaurants opened in Greece, it was very difficult to get fresh of Chinese vegetables.
A. provisions B. materials C. supplies D. ingredients
54. I find mending old socks incredibly that's why I always ask my mother to do it for me.
A. hilarious B. tedious C. furious D. recreational
55. Megan solved her computer problem quite___________ she happened to mention it to a friend who had had the
same problem and told her what to do.
A. occasionally B. clumsily (vụng về) C. accidentally D. attentively
56. Bill Gates is probably the best known and most successful___________ in computer software.
A. pioneer B. navigator C. generator D. volunteer
57. My mother often_______ our mistakes, whereas my father is very strict and punishes us for even the slightest one.
A. passes B. neglects C. avoids D. overlooks
58. When I joined the army, I found it difficult to___________ out orders from my superiors, but I soon got used to it.
A. call B. carry C. miss D. take
59. After nine months without any rain, the country was facing one of the worst______in the last fifty years.
A. draughts B. floods C. eruptions D. droughts
60. You should _______ more attention to what your teacher explains.
A. make B. get C. set D. pay
61. She ___________ on her computer for more than two hours when she decided to stop for a rest.
A. has worked B. has been working C. was working D. had been working
62. It’s nice I am now in London again. This is the second time I ___________ there.
A. will be B. would be C. was D. have been
63. I ___________ my Mum by cooking dinner for her.
A. cheered up B. looked up C. waited for D. felt like
64. “If we can’t afford a car, we’ll just have to ___________ one.”
A. do with B. put up with C. do without D. catch up with

65. ………………………… has she behaved like that before.
A. Only by B. When C. For D. Never
66. A good essay must ___________ contain enough interesting ideas and specific exam but also have good
organization.
A. in addition B. either C. not only D. as well
67. “You should stop working too hard ___________ you’ll get sick. ”
A. or else B. if C. in case D. whereas
68. Although he was ___________, he agreed to play tennis with me.
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A. exhaustion B. exhausted C. exhausting D. exhaustive
69. In order to avoid boredom, the most important thing is to keep on ___________
A. occupation B. occupied C. occupant D. occupational
70. He carried a(n) ___________ driving license.
A. artificial B. unfaithful C. untrue D. false
71. As the drug took ………………………., the patient became quieter.
A. effect B. force C. influence D. action
72. -“Do you like the weather here?” -“I wish it ___________.”
A. doesn’t rain B. didn’t rain C. won’t rain D. hadn’t rained
73. You___________ the washing-up. I could have done it for you.
A. needn’t have done B. hadn’t to do C. couldn’t have done D. mustn’t have done
74. “Never say that again, ___________?”
A. won’t you B. do you C. don’t you D. will you
75. ___________ anything suspicious arise, please let me know at once.
A. Should B. Would C. Can D. Did
76. Tom: “ shall we go out tonight ?”-Jane: “______________________”
A. Yes, I can. B. Yes, we are. C. Yes, we go. D. Yes, let’s.
77. ___________ the weather forecast it will rain heavily later this morning.
A. On account of B. Due to C. According to D. Because of
78. Many old people don’t like change. They are very set in their ___________
A. lives B. habits C. routines D. ways

79. It took many hours of negotiation to ___________ a compromise.
A. make B. do C. reach D. arrive
80. They say he inherited his money from a ___________ relative he had never met.
A. faraway B. remote C. distant D. slight
81. He found___________ to answer all the questions within the time given.
A. that impossible B. it impossible C. it impossibly D. that impossibly
82. According to my___________, we should have enough money for the rest of the month.
A. estimates B. calculations C. suspicions D. expectation
83. The school was closed for a month because of serious ___________ of fever
A. outcome B. outburst C. outbreak D. outset
84. ___________ his advice, I would never have got a job.
A. Except B. Apart from C. But for D. As for
85. Owing to various advances in modern medicine, certain diseases that were seemingly incurable now ___________
treatment.
A. yield to B. consist of C. interfere with D. stem from
86. The police are looking for a man of ___________ height.
A. extra B. medium C. middle D. special
87. The problem needs to be ___________ urgently.
A. addressed B. dealt C. thought D. cleared
88. When the body was found, the police ___________ a major murder hunt.
A. mounted B. maintained C. did D. made
89. Driving in London is supposed to be confusing but I didn’t find it at ___________ difficult.
A. first B. all C. once D. least
90. Anne: "Make yourself at home" John : "___________ "
A. Yes, Can I help you? B. Not at all. Don't mention it.
C. Thanks! Same to you. D. That's very kind. Thank you.
91. We _____ for three hours and are very tired.
A. are walking B. have been walking C. were walking D. had been walking
92. The policeman explained to us______________get to the market.
A. how B. how could C. how we could D. how could we

93. _________________ from Bill, all the students said they would go.
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A. Except B. Only C. Apart D. Separate
94. Not until a monkey is several years old___________to exhibit signs of independence from its mother.
A. beginning B. does it begin C. and begin D. it begins
95. At the election you must mark your paper, fold it and drop it in to the ________box
A. voting B. ballot (bỏ phiếu kín) C. selection D. nomination
96. Had the drought not lowered the reservoir the ancient village_____________
A. wouldn't be discovered B. wouldn't have been discovered
C. can't have been discovered D. can't be discovered
97. “Never say that again, _________________”
A. won’t you B. do you C. don’t you D. will you
98. Mary: “ Do you think it will rain ? “ Jenny: “Oh ! ________”
A. I don’t hope. B. I hope not. C. I don’t hope so D. It’s hopeless
99. It is believed _____________ causes in Somnia.
A. too much caffeine which B. that too much caffeine
C. it in too much caffeine D. too much caffeine that
100. The train accident _____________ the other train’s departure by a few hours.
A. sent back B. called off C. delayed D. retained
101. Not only________ much bigger than any other planets, but unlike the planets, it consists completely of gaseous
material.
A. Sun is B. the Sun, which is C. is the Sun D. that the Sun
102. - “ More coffee?, Anybody?” - “ ____________________.”
A. I don’t agree, I’m afraid B. Yes, I’d love to
C. Yes, please D. It’s right, I think
103. ____________ to the national park before, Sue was amazed to see the geyser.
A. Being not B. Not having been C. Have not been D. Having not been
104. She has to pass all her exams or _____________she would have no holiday.
A. instead B. else C. therefore D. though
105. We have had the roof of our house ____________________

A. to replace B. replace C. replaced D. been replaced
106. From the hotel there is a good ___________________of the mountains.
A. vision B. view C. sight D. picture
107. If you require any more ______________about the holiday, please telephone us.
A. description B. information C. news D. fact
108. He ___________________me to believe that they had left the district.
A. made B. led C. assured D. confirmed
109. He was completely____________________by her tale of hardship.
A. taken away B. taken down C. taken in D. taken up
110. He lost his job___________________no fault of his own.
A. through B. by C. with D. over
111. Sarah is a young girl with________ and a straight nose.
A. almond-shaped eyes B. almond-eyed shape (quả hạnh nhân)
C. eyes shaped almond D. almond-shape eyed
112. You shouldn't ___________ to your teacher like that. It was very rude.
A. have talked B. talk C. have be talked D. talked
113. Old houses have a__________________to be draughty.
A. tendency(khuynh hướng) B. habit C. problem D.
characteristic
114. Oh, no! My wallet has been ________________
A. robbed B. picked C. stolen D. theft
115. There's someone at the door _________________it.
A. I'm answering B. I answer C. I'll answer D. I answered
116. Bill Gates is probably the best known and most successful_______in computer software.
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A. pioneer B. navigator C. generator D. volunteer
117. - “ Can I use your motorbike this evening?” - “ _____________________________”
A. Of course, you can B. Of course, you might
C. It’s my pleasure D. Do it if you can
118. His father left New York. The doctor suggested he________there.

A. not stayed B. won’t saty C. not stay D. not go to stay
119. No one died in the accident,________?
A. didn’t they B. did he C. didn’t he D. did they
120. The students got the librarian________books for them.
A. buy B. to buy C. bought D. buying
121. We couldn’t fly ______ because all the tickets had been sold out.
A. economics B. economy C. economical D. economic
122. “Buy me a newspaper on your way back, ______?”
A. will you B. can’t you C. do you D. don’t you
123. My mother told me to ______ for an electrician when her fan was out of order.
A. turn B. rent C. send D. write
124. Lora: “Your new blouse looks gorgeous, Helen!” -Helen: “______.”
A. It’s up to you B. Thanks, I bought it at Macy’s
C. I’d rather not D. You can say that again
125. She had to hand in her notice ______ advance when she decided to leave the job.
A. in B. from C. with D. to
126. There was nothing they could do ______ leave the car at the roadside where it had broken down.
A. unless B. instead of C. than D. but
127. Through an ______, your letter was left unanswered.
A. overcharge B. overtime C. oversight {ommsion} D. overtone
128. There should be an international law against ______.
A. reforestation B. forestry C. afforestation D. deforestation
129. Susan’s doctor insists ______ for a few days.
A. her resting B. that she rest C. her to rest D. that she is resting
130. “This library card will give you free access ______ the Internet eight hours a day.”
A. to B. in C. on D. from
131. – “How do you like your steak done?” -– “ ______.”
A. Very much B. Well done C. Very little D. I don’t like it much
132. John: “Do you think that we should use public transportation to protect our environment?”
Laura: “______”

A. There’s no doubt about it. B. Well, that’s very surprising.
C. Of course not. You bet! D. Yes, it’s an absurd idea.
133. The United States consists of fifty states, ______ has its own government.
A. they each B. each of which C. hence each D. each of that
134. The forecast has revealed that the world’s reserves of fossil fuel will have ______ by 2015.
A. run out B. taken over C. caught up D. used off
135. “Please, will you just tidy your room, and stop ______ excuses!”
A. making B. doing C. having D. taking
136. Only when you grow up ______ the truth.
A. do you know B. you will know C. will you know D. you know
137. They didn’t find ______ in a foreign country.
A. it easy to live B. it easy live C. easy to live D. it to live easy
138. “I’d rather you______ home now.”
A. go B. going C. gone D. went
139. “Don’t worry. I have ______ tire at the back of my car.”
A. another B. the other C. other D. others
140. – “Don’t fail to send your parents my regards.” -– “______.”
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A. It’s my pleasure B. You’re welcome C. Thanks, I will D. Good idea, thanks
141. The kitchen ______ dirty because she has just cleaned it.
A. may be B. should be C. mustn’t be D. can’t be
142. Jane ______ law for four years now at Harvard.
A. has been studying B. is studying C. studies D. studied
143. ______ he arrived at the bus stop when the bus came.
A. Hardly had B. No sooner had C. No longer has D. Not until had
144. He ______ to the doctor after the accident, but he continued to play instead.
A. must have gone B. couldn’t go C. didn’t have to go D. should have gone
145. John paid $2 for his meal, ______ he had thought it would cost.
A. not so much as B. not so many as C. not as much D. less as
146. It is very important for a firm or a company to keep ______ the changes in the market.

A. touch with B. up with C. pace of D. track about
147. – “Mum, I’ve got 600 on the TOEFL test.” -– “______”
A. Good job! B. Good way! C. You are right. D. Oh, hard luck!
148. I won’t change my mind ______ what you say.
A. whether B. no matter C. because D. although
149. “How many times have I told you ______ football in the street?”
A. not to play B. do not play C. not playing D. not to have played
150. – “Should we bring a lot of money on the trip?” – “Yes. ______ we decide to stay longer.”
A. So that B. Because C. In case D. Though
151. There should be an international law against ______.
A. afforestation B. deforestation C. forestry D. reforestation
152. “I’d rather you______ home now.”
A. going B. go C. gone D. went
153. “Don’t worry. I have ______ tire at the back of my car.”
A. another B. other C. others D. the other
154. ______ he arrived at the bus stop when the bus came.
A. No longer has B. No sooner had C. Not until had D. Hardly had
155. Susan’s doctor insists ______ for a few days.
A. that she is resting B. her resting C. that she rest D. her to rest
156. We couldn’t fly ______ because all the tickets had been sold out.
A. economical B. economy C. economic D. economics
157. Through an ______, your letter was left unanswered.
A. overtone B. overcharge C. overtime D. oversight
158. – “Mum, I’ve got 600 on the TOEFL test.” – “______”
A. Good way! B. You are right. C. Oh, hard luck! D. Good job!
159. Jane ______ law for four years now at Harvard.
A. is studying B. has been studying C. studies D. studied
160. He ______ to the doctor after the accident, but he continued to play instead.
A. must have gone B. should have gone C. couldn’t go D. didn’t have to go
161. I won’t change my mind ______ what you say.

A. whether B. no matter C. because D. although
162. “How many times have I told you ______ football in the street?”
A. not playing B. do not play C. not to play D. not to have played
163. “Please, will you just tidy your room, and stop ______ excuses!”
A. having B. making C. doing D. taking
164. My mother told me to ______ for an electrician when her fan was out of order.
A. send B. write C. rent D. turn
165. “This library card will give you free access ______ the Internet eight hours a day.”
A. on B. to C. from D. in
166. The United States consists of fifty states, ______ has its own government.
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A. each of which B. hence each C. they each D. each of that
167. It is very important for a firm or a company to keep ______ the changes in the market.
A. pace of B. track about C. touch with D. up with
168. John paid $2 for his meal, ______ he had thought it would cost.
A. not as much B. not so much as C. less as D. not so many as
169. John. “Do you think that we should use public transportation to protect our environment?”
-Laura. “_________________”
A. Of course not. You bet! B. Well, that’s very surprising.
C. There’s no doubt about it. D. Yes, it’s an absurd idea.
170. The forecast has revealed that the world’s reserves of fossil fuel will have ______ by 2015.
A. taken over B. caught up C. used off D. run out
171. Only when you grow up ______ the truth.
A. you will know B. you know C. do you know D. will you know
172. Lora. “Your new blouse looks gorgeous, Helen!” - Helen. “______.”
A. Thanks, I bought it at Macy’s B. It’s up to you
C. I’d rather not D. You can say that again
173. The kitchen ______ dirty because she has just cleaned it.
A. should be B. can’t be C. mustn’t be D. may be
174. – “Don’t fail to send your parents my regards.” – “______.”

A. You’re welcome B. Good idea, thanks C. Thanks, I will D. It’s my pleasure
175. – “Should we bring a lot of money on the trip?” – “Yes. ______ we decide to stay longer.”
A. So that B. Though C. Because D. In case
176. – “How do you like your steak done?” – “ ______.”
A. I don’t like it much B. Very little C. Well done D. Very much
177. She had to hand in her notice ______ advance when she decided to leave the job.
A. with B. from C. in D. to
178. They didn’t find ______ in a foreign country.
A. it easy to live B. it easy live C. it to live easy D. easy to live
179. “Buy me a newspaper on your way back, ______?”
A. will you B. don’t you C. can’t you D. do you
180. There was nothing they could do ______ leave the car at the roadside where it had broken down.
A. but B. instead of C. than D. unless
181. Let your name _____ in the sheet of paper.
A. to be written B. be written C. write D. being written
182. The headmaster disapproved_____ his behaviour.
A. with B. by C. on D. of
183. The shop opposite my house sells a variety of _____ .
A. objects B. purchases C. goods D. productions
184. They_____ all day swimming and sunbathing at the beach.
A. passed B. used C. spent D. occupied
185. A small stone struck the windshield while we_____ down the gravel road.
A. drive B. were driving C. had driven D. had been driving
186. The glass is made ______ sand.
A. of B. in C. from D. at
187. By the time Alfonso finally graduated from high school, he _____ seven different schools because his parents
moved frequently.
A. attended B. was attending C. had attended D. had been attending
188. We didn’t _____ the station in time to catch the train.
A. get B. arrive C. make D. reach

189. He was offered the job_____ he had no experience.
A. even though B. despite C. while D. however
190. I’ve lived near the airport for so long that I’ve got _____ to the noise of the planes.
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A. familiar B. known C. used D. custom
191. I have always wanted to visit Paris, ______ of France.
A. is the capital B. which the capital is C. that is the capital D. the capital
192. The new shopping centre is big. It's advertised as a place ______ you can find just about anything you might want
to buy.
A. where B. which C. in where D. in that
193. His parents never allowed him _____.
A. smoking B. to smoking C. smoked D. to smoke
194. He arrived at the hotel with only_____ luggage.[U]
A. a little B. a few C. few D. little
195. "Where's Loan?" - "She _______"
A. is in her room studying B. in her room is studying
C. studies in her room D. has in her room studied
196. She’d rather watch television, _____?
A. didn’t she B. doesn’t she C. hadn’t she D. wouldn’t she
197. In Vietnam, children start _____ school at the age of six.
A. kindergarten B. secondary C. nursery D. primary
198. Please call the doctor if the victim is _____ hurt.
A. bad B. serious C. badly D. accidentally
199. He’s even worse than his sister _____ maths.
A. at B. with C. in D. for
200. If only he_____ accept some help with the work instead of trying to do it alone!
A. will B. may C. would D. were
201. "Is this the address to ______ you want the package sent?"
A. where B. that C. which D. whom
202. I was born in Scotland but I_____ in Northern Ireland.

A. grew up B. grow up C. am growing up D. would grow up
203. The policeman _______ me the way to the station.
A. told B. said C. explained D. directed
204. Don’t make noise. My mother _______ with her friends.
A. is talking B. was talking C. talks D. talked
205. "Ms. Nga, please type those letters before noon."
"They've already ______, sir. They're on your desk."
A. typed B. been typed C. being typed D. been being typed
206. Henry will not be able to attend the meeting tonight because ____
A. he must to teach a class C. of he will teach a class
B. he will have teaching a class D. he will be teaching a class
207. We _____ for three hours and are very tired.
A. are walking B. have been walking C. were walking D. had been walking
208. Mary was sacked, ___ wasn't surprising. [sack:fire:dismiss from a job]
A. that B. for that C. which D. for which
209. I don't suppose you like pineapples, _ _?
A. do I B. do you C. don't I D. don't you
210. The severe drought . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . occurred last summer ruined the corn crop.
A. it B. that C. that it D. which it
211. I have always wanted to visit Paris,. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . of France.
A. is the capital B. the capital C. which the capital is D. that is the capital
212. "Have you seen the place . . . . . . . the graduation ceremony will be held?"- "Yes. It's big enough to hold 5,000 people. "
A. where B. in that C. is where that D. which
213. "How's your class this term?"- "Great. I have seventeen students, most of. . . . . . . . . . . . . speak English very well. "
A. who B. whom C. those D. which
214. The city _____ at one time prosperous, for it enjoyed a high level of civilization. [neàn vaên minh]
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A. must have been B. can have been C. may have been D. was
215. We ______ out yesterday because it ______.
A. hadn't gone - was raining B. didn't go - rained

C. didn't go - was raining D. didn't go - had been raining
216. Lets wait until the rain _____.
A. stops B. will stop C. has stopped D. is stopping
217. Working for 12 hours a day _____ her very tired.
A. makes B. made C. make D. making
218. I am right, _____?
A. am not I B. dont I C. arent I D. am I
219. I dont like hunting. - _____.
A. Either do I B. I do, too C. Neither do I D. I dont neither
220. ___ my hat off the peg, I went out of the room. [moực]
A. Take B. Taking C. Taken D. Took
221. ____with the size of the whole earth, the highest mountains do not seem high at all. [-ed clause]
A If you compare B. Compare them C. When compared D. A comparison
222. I'd prefer to stay at home tonight____ to the cinema.
A. rather than go B. rather than would go C. rather than will go D. rather than went
223. Near the park is a famous landmark____ the Unification Palace. [ed-clause]
A. is B. which call C. called D. it is called
224. "Do you mind if I smoke?"- .
A. I'd not rather you do B. I'd rather you won't C. I'd rather you don't D. I'd rather you didn't
225. I remember _____ them somewhere in the city.
A. to see B. saw C. seen D. seeing
226. It seems that the world record for this event is almost impossible to ____ . [beat /break a record:phaự kyỷ luùc]
A. meet B. beat C. compare D. balance
227. My younger sister is very _____ and so she loves going out but I am much quieter and prefer to stay at home.
A. enjoyable B. lively C. pleasing D. funny
228. The _____ were told to fasten their scat belts as the plane began its descent.
A. customers B. riders C. passengers D. flyers
229. You don't pronounce _____"S" at the end of Arkansas or Illinois.
A. an B. such C. that D. the
230. All Mike's friends felt sorry _____ him when he had to give up playing football.

A. with B. about C. for D. at
231. I can _____ with most things but I cannot stand noisy children. [put up with:bear/stand/tolerate]
A. put up B. put on C. put aside D. put off
232. The new secretary in the sales department is a fast typist but her letters are full of spelling _____.
A. errors B. mistakes C. tricks D. faults
[mistake{general)-fault(person)-error{machine/technology}-blunder(serious)]
233. It is ________ to wear jeans at a funeral. [ ridiculous:absurd:unreasonable]
A. ridicule B. ridiculed C. ridiculous [unreasonable] D. ridiculing
234. Mr. Jones is a__________ teacher.
A. devote B. devoted C. devoting D. devotion
235. It is necessary for students to listen to their teacher ______.
A. attentive B. attentively C. attention D attend
236. The doctor will not give the patient the test results ___ tomorrow.
A. on B. from C. until D. at
237. Have you read this article ___ our competitor?
A. over . B. for C. by D. about
238. Some snakes lay eggs, but _____ give birth to live offspring.
A. other B. the other C. others D. the others
239. My father sometimes _____ the washing up after dinner.
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A. washes B. takes C. makes D. does
240. Your car is _____ more expensive than mine.
A. many B. much C. far D. b and c
241. We need to___the language in this report.
A. simplify B. simply C. simple D. simplicity
242. In my opinion, her leaving early was a very___thing to do.
A. children B. childishly C. childish [immature] D. child
243. We could call the TV stations and___the opening of our new store.
A. publicity B. publicize [-se] C. public D. publish
244. I like my work because I have the ___ to make my own decision.

A. freed B. freedom C. freely D. free
245. Our company believes it is the best___ to handle the account. [taøi khoaûn]
A. organizing B. organizational C. organization D. disorganization
246. If services are increased, taxes ______.
A. probably go up B. probably up C. will probably go up D. going up probably
247. The boy refused to answer the policeman's question for fear that the man ______ arrested.
A. will be B. would be C. had been D. would have been
248. Jane ______ her parents that she wouldn't marry that rich man.
A. told to B. said C. told D. is telling
249. The football match had to be ______ because of the bad weather.
A. put out B. put off C. putting off D. put up
250. Soon after I have finished my exam, I ______ for a holiday.
A. will go away B. would go C. go away D. went away
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