Ôn thi TN T.Anh theo chủ điểm 2011

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TENSES
I. Choose the best words or phrases to complete the sentence:
1. I ____ to the same barber since last year.
A. am going B. have been going C. go D. had going
2. Robert ______ in three important water polo games so far.
A. has played B. played C. had played D. is playing
3. The train _____ half an hour ago
A. has been leaving B. left C. has left D. had left
4. Jack _____ the door
A. has just painted B. paint C. will have paint D. painting
5. My sister ____ for you since yesterday
A. is looking B. was looking C. has been looking D. looked
6. He went back to work in his country after he ______ his course on Advanced Engineering in London.
A. finishes B. has finished C. had finished D. was finishing
7. He has been selling motorbikes ____
A. ten years ago B. since ten years C. for ten years ago D. for ten years
8. As soon as you ____ all your homework, you will be allowed to go out
A. are doing B. had done C. did D. have done
9. Don’t worry! By the time you arrive tomorrow, we _____ the work
A. have finished B. would finish C. will finish D. will have finished
10. While I ____ along the road, I saw a friend of mine
A. had recycled B. have recycled C. cycled D. was cycling
11. Jack asked his sister ______.
A. where would she go the following day B. where you have gone tomorrow
C. where she would go the following day D. where you will go tomorrow
12. Her parents would not be upset if she _____ harder
A. works B. is working C. will work D. worked
13. “Did you go to Hawaii for vacation?” “I ____ to go, but I got sick at the last minute.”
A. was planned B. had planning C. had been planning D. have planned

14. When I last saw him, he _____ in London
A. has lived B. is living C. was living D. has been living
15. The electricity failed while she ____ the dinner
A. cooked B. was cooking C. has cooked D. had been cooking
16. I am going to wait until you _____ your work
A. will finish B. had finished C. are finishing D. have finished
17. The bus always _____ here to pick up passengers
A. is stopping B. stops C. has stopped D. will stop
18. She said that she ____ a new dress on her small salary
A. can’t get B. can’t save C. couldn’t spend D. couldn’t afford
19. I saw a bear while I _____ in the forest
A. am walking B. walked C. were walking D. was walking
20. “Would you like to go to the pop concert?” “Thanks, but I _____ it already.”
A. had seen B. have been seeing C. have seen D. did see
21. I first met her two years ago when we ______ at Oxford University.
A. have been studying B. had been studying C. were studying D. are studying
22. Mr. Minh ______ wearing a crash helmet when he goes somewhere on his motorbike.
A. used to B. is using C. is used to D. used
23. The World Health Organization ______ in 1948 in order to carry out medical research and improve international
health care.
A. had established B. established
C. had been established D. was established
24. Many people ______ homeless after the earthquake in Haiti a few months ago.
A. are becoming B. became C. become D. will become
25. She regretted to tell him that ______.

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A. she was leaving the tickets at home B. the tickets at home would be left
C. she would have left the tickets at home D. she had left the tickets at home
II. Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting

1.
Last year my little brother got lost while we had gone shopping
A B C D
2. Is he
aware of how long we are waiting for the tour to start?
A B C D
3. We don’t know why Mary is upset, and she didn’t speak to us for ages
A B C D
4. They
asked me what did happen last night, but I was unable to tell them
A B C D
5. I haven’t
come back to Hanoi from my brother last visited me
A B C D
6. We are going to visit our grandparents when we will finish our final exams.
A B C D
III. Choose the correct sentence among A, B, C or D which has the same meaning as the given one
1. My father hasn’t smoked cigarettes for a month
A. It’s a month since my father last smoked cigarettes
B. It’s a month ago that my father smoked cigarettes
C. It’s for a month that my father smoked a month ago
D. It’s a cigarette that my father smoked a month ago
2. Having finished their work, the workers expected to be paid
A. The workers expected to be paid because they had finished their work
B. Having their work finished, the workers expected to be paid
C. Having expected to be paid, the workers finished their work
D. Having been finished their work, the workers expected to be paid
3. Mr. Brown bought this car five years ago
A. Mr. Brown started to buy this car five years ago
B. It has been five years when Mr. Brown bought this car

C. Mr. Brown has had this car for five years
D. It is five years ago since Mr. Brown bought this car
4. I might go camping. My friends have invited me.
A. My friends have invited me to go camping
B. My friends have invited me go camping
C. My friends have invited me going camping
D. My friends have invited me that I might go camping
5. I haven’t enjoyed myself so much for years
A. It’s years since I enjoyed myself so much
B. It’s years since I have enjoyed myself so much
C. It was years since I had enjoyed myself so much
D. It has been years since I have enjoyed myself so much



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PASSIVE VOICE
I. Choose the best option to finish each sentence
1. The photos in a London studio last week.
A. was taken B. have taken C. were taken D. have been taken
2. My wedding ring ………… of yellow and white gold.
A. is made B. is making C. made D. make
3. References …………. in the examination room.
A. not are used B. is not used C. didn’t used D. are not used
4. Mary ………… in Boston.
A. are born B. were born C. was born D. born
5. My mother is going …………… this house.
A. sold B. to be sold C. to sold D. to sell
6. The room is being ………… at the moment.
A. was cleaned B. cleaned C. cleaning D. clean

7. The road to our village …………. widened next year.
A. is B. will C. can D. will be
8. When………… ? In 1928.
A. penicillin was discovered B. did penicillin discovered.
C. was penicillin discovered D. did penicillin discover.
9. He was said……………….this building.
A. designing B. to have designed C. to designs D. designed
10. That book by a famous author.
A. wrote B. was written C. is writing D. has written
11. His father gave him a very expensive cell phone on his last birthday.
A. He is given a very expensive cell phone on his last birthday by his father.
B. He was given a very expensive cell phone on his last birthday by his father.
C. He had been given a very expensive cell phone on his last birthday by his father.
D. He has been given a very expensive cell phone on his last birthday by his father.
12. They are building a new zoo near my village.
A. A new zoo is being built near my village. B. A new zoo will be built near my village.
C. A new zoo is built near my village. D. A new zoo is being building near my village.
13. Somebody cleans that room every day.
A. The room every day is cleaned. B. The room is everyday cleaned.
C. The room is cleaned every day. D. The room is cleaned by somebody every day.
14. They cancelled all flights because of fog.
A. All flights because of fog were cancelled.
B. All flights were cancelled because of fog.
C. All flights were cancelled by them because of fog.
D. All flights were because of fog cancelled.
15. They know that the Prime Minister is in favour of the new law.
A. The Prime minister is known to have been in favour of the new law.
B. They know the Prime Minister to be in favour of the new law.
C. The Prime Minister is known to be in favour of the new law.
D. They know the Prime Minister to have been in favour of the new law.

16. They have built a new hospital near the airport.
A. A new hospital has been built near the airport by them.
B. A new hospital near the airport has been built.
C. A new hospital has been built near the airport.
D. Near the airport a new hospital has been built by them.
17. They will ask you a lot of questions at the interview.
A. You will be asked a lot of questions at the interview.
B. You will be asked a lot of questions at the interview by them.
C. A lot of questions will be asked you at the interview.
D. A lot of questions will be asked at the interview.

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18. They have changed the date of the meeting.
A. The date of the meeting has been changed.
B. The date of the meeting has been changed by them.
C. The meeting has been changed the date.
D. The date of the meeting has changed.
19. Brian told me that somebody had attacked him in the street.
A. I was told by Brian that so
mebody had attacked him in the street.
B. I was told by Brian that he had been attacked in the street.
C. Brian told me to have been attacked in the street.
D. Brian told me that he had been attacked in the street.
20. They say that many people are homeless after the tsunami.
A. They say many people to have been homeless after the tsunami.
B. They say many people to be homeless after the tsunami.
C. Many people are said to have been homeless after the tsunami.
D. Many people are said to be homeless after the tsunami.
21. Endangered species ______ by the World Wildlife Fund.
A. will protect B. would protect C. be protected D. are protected

22. The World Health Organization ______ in 1948 in order to carry out medical research
and improve international health care.
A. had established B. established
C. had been established D. was established
23. Unless we can find new sources of energy, our life will certainly ______.
A. be affected B. affect C. be affecting D. affected

II. Choose the underlined word or phrase that needs to be corrected
1.
The children were frightening by the thunder and lightning.
A B C D
2. Two people
got hurt in the accident and were took to the hospital by an ambulance.
A B C D
3. The students
helped by the clear explanation that the teacher gave.
A B C D
4.
The winner of the race hasn’t been announcing yet.
A B C D
5.
When, where and by whom has the automobile invented?
A B C D
6. He
is believed to work for the CIA in the 1970s.
A B C D
7.
Only coffee and dessert been severed at the reception yesterday.
A B C D
8.

When I have been finished my work, I’m going to take a walk.
A B C D
9.
The heel of my shoe broke off, then my dress got tore in the elevator door.
A B C D
10. When I
crossed the road I saw two men whose car was broke down.
A B C D


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CONDITIONAL SENTENCES & WISH CLAUSES
Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D to complete each sentence.
1. If I _______ a wish, I’d wish for happiness for my family.
A. have B. am having C. had D. was having
2. If I ____ an astronaut traveling in a cabin, I’d not be annoyed by the weightlessness.
A. am B. be C. will be D. were
3. What ____ happen if you come late for the meeting tomorrow?
A. will be B. would be C. will D. would
4. If you _____ Henry, ask him to come and see me.
A. met B. will meet C. meet D. would meet
5. Unless you _____ quiet, I’ll scream.
A. don’t keep B. kept C. keep D. didn’t keep
6. I’ll be able to speak English well if I _____ hard.
A. studied B. have studied C. had studied D. study
7. If I ____ you, I _____ his invitation.
A. am/ will refuse B. were/ would refuse
C. was/ will refuse D. had been/ would have refused
8. If my father ______ here now, he would help me.
A. were B. was C. is D. would be

9. She can’t get home _____ she has no money.
A. unless B. until C. if D. without
10. If he _____ yesterday, he would be here with us tomorrow night.
A. finished it B. had finished it C. finishes it D. has finished it
11. If an object is let off in the cabin of a spaceship, it ______.
A. floated B. is floating C. will float D. would float
12. Unless we ____ throwing garbage into the river, it will be polluted.
A. stop B. don’t stop C. will stop D. won’t stop
13. If the questions______ not too difficult, we ____ them.
A. were/ could answer B. are/ could answer
C. were/ can answer D. are/ can answer
14. If you were not sick, ______ with us?
A. will you come B. would you come C. do you come D. are you coming
15. If they didn’t live so far away, I _____ them every week.
A. visit B. visited C. will visit D. would visit
16. If Allie had come sooner, he ____ dinner with us.
A. could have eaten B. would being eaten C. was eating D. could eat
17. If it _____ convenient, let’s go out for a drink tonight.
A. be B. is C. was D. were
18. If you had the chance, __________you go fishing?
A. did B. may C. would D. do
19. if you _________ a choice, which country would you visit?
A. have B. had C. have had D. will have
20. If I found a wallet in the street, I __________take it to police.
A. will B. should C. would D. shall
21. What would you do if you __________ a million pounds.
A. win B. won C. will win D. A and C
22. I’m not tired enough to go to bed yet. I wouldn’t sleep if I __________to bed now.
A. go B. went C. had gone D. would go

23. I __________that coat if I were you.
A. wouldn’t buy B. didn’t buy C. don’t buy D. won’t buy
24. If I was offered the job, I think I __________it.
A. take B. will take C. would take D. would have taken
25. I would be very surprised if he __________.

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A. refuses B. refused C. had refused D. would refuse
26. If she had sold her car, she __________much money.
A. gets B. will get C. would get D. would have got
27. She wishes her father _____ here now to help her.
A. has been B. is being C. is D. were
28. We wish we _____ a large house, now, but we can’t afford it now
A. have B. had C. can have D. will have
29. I wish I _____ go to London next year
A. would B. can C. will D. had
30. He wished he _____ his letter of application earlier
A. would write B. had written C. wrote D. should write
31. Mary goes to bed late. Her mother wishes _____
A. She went to bed early B. She went to bed late
C. She doesn’t go to bed early D. she goes to bed early
32. Jane wasn’t good at English. She wished she ______
A. were good at English B. had been good at English
C. would be good at English D. all are not correct
33. Do you speak Italian? – No , I wish I _________.
A. do B. did C. have done D. done
34. ______, we couldn't have continued with the project.
A. Unless we had your contribution B. Provided your contribution wouldn't come
C. Even if you didn't like to contribute D. If you hadn't contributed positively
35. If I had the map now, I ______ a short-cut across the desert.

A. could have taken B. take C. can take D. could take
36. If I were you, I would advise her ______ the new teaching method.
A. trying B. try C. to try D. tries
37. ______, you aren't allowed to go sailing on this lake.
A. Unless you can swim B. If you weren’t able to swim
C. Although be able to swim D. Despite of your swimming


REPORTED SPEECH
Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D to complete each sentence.
1. I asked Martha________ to enter law school.
A. are you planning B. if she is planning
C. was she planning D. if she was planning
2. He told me __________ him up at six o'clock.
A. please pick B. to pick C. should pick D. I can pick
3. They asked me when _________ .
A. did I arrive B. will I arrive C. I had arrived D. I can arrive
4. Charlie __________ that his father was in hospital.
A. told me B. told to me C. said me D. asked me
5. She told him ______ up late.
A. not to staying B. that he not stayed
C. to stay not D. not to stay
6. She said she __________ that film years before.
A. saw B. has seen C. had seen D. would see
7. The doctor advised me ______ .
A. smoke B. not smoking C. not to smoke D. not to smoking
8. Jimmy _____ anybody what happened.
A. said me not to tell B. said me don’t to tell
C. asked me don’t tell D. asked me not to tell
9. My father asked me _____ of the film.

A. what do you think B. what I think

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C. what did you think D. what I thought
10. She said that she_____ here for six years.
A. has lived B. had lived C. would lived D. visited
11. “Please don't tell anyone what happened," Ann said to me.
A. Ann said to me please don't tell anyone what happened.
B. Ann told me didn't tell anyone what had happened.
C. Ann said me not to tell anyone what happened.
D. Ann told me not to tell anyone what had happened.
12. "Would you like to go to the cinema with me tonight?" he said.
A. He invited me to go to the cinema with him that night.
B. He offered me to go to the cinema with him tonight.
C. He asked me if I'd like to go to the cinema with him tonight.
D. He would like me to go to the cinema with him this night.
13. 'Remember to pick me up at 6 o'clock tomorrow afternoon," she said.
A. She told me to remember to pick her up at 6 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
B. She reminded me to pick her up at 6 o'clock the following afternoon.
C. She reminded me to remember to pick her up at 6 o'clock the next afternoon.
D. She told me to pick her up at 6 o'clock the next day afternoon.
14." Let's have a picnic next Saturday," Julia said.
A Julia said that let's have a picnic the next Saturday.
B. Julia suggested having a picnic the following Saturday.
C. Julia advised how about having a picnic the next Saturday.
D. Julia told that why they didn't have a picnic next Saturday.
15. "If I were you, I'd tell him the truth," she said to me.
A. She said to me that if I were you, I'd tell him the truth. B. She will tell him the truth if she is me.
C. She suggested to tell him the truth if she were me. D. She advised me to tell him the truth.
16. “Stay in bed for a few days," the doctor said to him.

A. The doctor said to him stay in bed for a few days. B. The doctor said him to stay in bed for a few days.
C. The doctor told him to stay in bed for a few days. D. The doctor told to him stay in bed for a few days.
17. His wife said to him, “Write to me as often as you can”
A. His wife told him to write to her as often as he can B. His wife told him to write to her as often as he could
C. His wife told him writing to her as often as he can D. His wife told to him to write to her as often as he could
18. Mary said ,”I have not seen Peter since last month .”
A. Mary said she has not seen Peter since the previous month.
B. Mary said she had not seen Peter since the previous month .
C. Mary said she was not seen Peter since the previous month.
D. Mary said she doesn’t see Peter since the previous month
19. He said to them, “Don't tell me such a nonsense!”
A. He told them not to tell him such a nonsense. B. He told them to tell him such a nonsense.
C. He told them not to tell them such a nonsense. D. He told them to tell them such a nonsense.
20. "Could you lend me your pen? " Tom said to Jerry.
A. Tom asked Jerry to lend him her pen. B. Tom asked to lend Jerry's pen.
C. Tom asked if Jerry could lend you her pen. D. Tom asked if Jerry could lend her his pen.
21. “I’ve been playing tennis a lot lately," John said.
A. John said that I have been playing tennis a lot lately.
B. John said that he has been playing tennis a lot lately.
C. John said that he had been playing tennis a lot lately.
D. John said that she had been playing tennis a lot lately.
22. “I don't know what Fred is doing," said my sister.
A. My sister said that she didn't know what Fred was doing.
B. My sister said she doesn't know what Fred is doing.
C. My sister said that I don't know what Fred is doing.
D. My sister said that she hasn't known what Fred was doing
23. He invited me to have dinner with him.
A. "Would you like to have dinner with me?" he said. B. "Do you like having dinner with me?" he said.

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C. "Would you like dinner with me?" said he D. "Will you like to have dinner with me?" said he.
24. 'Please come and join our party tonight', said Lana.
=> Lana invited us____________ .
A. to come and join our party tonight B. to their party that night
C. to come and join their party that night D. to our party tonight
25. "I am sorry I didn't wait for you," Mary said to John.
A. Mary apologized for not waiting for John. B. Mary insisted on not waiting for John.
C. Mary sorry for not waiting for John. D. Mary denied not waiting for John.
25. "Let's go to Ba Vi next weekend", Mai said.
A. Mai insisted on going to Ba Vi next weekend. B. Mai suggested going to Ba Vi the next weekend
C. Mai wanted to go to Ba Vi the next weekend. D. Mai dreamed of going to Ba Vi the next
weekend.
26. The mother asked her son _______.
A. where he has been B. where he had been
C. where has he been D. where had he been
27. Martin asked me _______.
A. how is my father B. how my father is
C. how was my father D. how my father was
28. The host asked Peter _______ tea or coffee.
A. whether he preferred B. that he preferred
C. did he prefer D. if he prefers
29. Jack asked his sister ______.
A. where she would go the following day B. where would she go the following day
C. where you have gone tomorrow D. where you will go tomorrow
30. She asked me, "How high was the church?"
A. She asked me how high the church was. B. She asked me how high is the church.
C. She asked me how high the church had been. D. She asked me how the church had been.
31. "Why don't you ask the teacher for help?" Peter asked me.
A. Peter advised me to ask the teacher for help.
B. Peter recommended me not to ask the teacher for help. ,

C. Peter told me the reason why I did not ask the teacher for help.
D. Peter suggested that he should ask the teacher for help.
32. He knew
that he will be able to pass the exam
A B C D
33. Jim
said to me,” I went to the cinema last night.”
A. B C D
34. They told to him what to do.
A B C D
35. They
asked me what did happen last night, but I was unable to tell them.
A B C D
36. We were advised not drinking the water in the bottle.
A B C D

PHONETICS & VOCABULARY
I. Tick (
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) the correct column for the ending sounds of the words given. The first ones has been done as an
example.


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II. Tick (
√
) the correct sound of the past ending in the following words. The first one has been done as an
example.
List of words /s/ /z/ /iz/)
1. thinks __9___ ______ ______
2. arranges ______ ______ ______
3. invites ______ ______ ______
4. knows ______ ______ ______
5. uses ______ ______ ______
6. watches ______ ______ ______

7. drops ______ ______ ______
8. coughs ______ ______ ______
9. organises ______ ______ ______
10. plays ______ ______ ______
11. leaves ______ ______ ______
12. hats ______ ______ ______
13. goes ______ ______ ______
14. depths ______ ______ ______
15. clothes ______ ______ ______
16. washes ______ ______ ______
17. dates ______ ______ ______
18. photographs ______ ______ ______
19. learns ______ ______ ______
20. boxes ______ ______ ______
/t/ /d/ /id/
1. moved  ; 
2. carried   
3. educated   
4. watched   
5. confided   
6. concerned   
7. attracted   
8. agreed   
9. coughed   
10. changed   
11. hoped   
12. waited   
13. called   
14. ranged   
15. invited   

16. employed   
17. decided   
18. wished   
19. searched   
20. guessed   
21. produced   


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III. Choose the option A, B, C or D that best completes the sentences
1. Only six _____ were played in the first Asian Games.
A. athletes B. sports C. coaches D. spectators
2. The 15
th
Asian Games _____ in Doha, the capital of Quatar.
A. took place B. took up C. took over D. took after
3. More than 10,000 athletes _____ in the 15
th
Asian Games.
A. took after B. took over C. took in D. took part
4. More and more people are concerned about the pollution of the _____ .
A. minerals B. resources C. environment D. neighbourhood
5. My present job isn’t wonderful but I prefer it ____ what I did before
A. than B. from C. to D. more than
6. I am looking forward _____ from you.
A. to hear B. to hearing C. of hearing D. about hearing
7. Dick quickly became accustomed _____ the local food
A. with B. to C. on D. of
8. Mrs. Jones's husband
passed away last Friday. We are all shocked by the news.

A. got married B. divorced C. died D. were on business
9. They had to
delay their trip because of the bad weather.
A. put off B. go over C. keep up with D. get through
10. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to interrupt you. Please,
go on and finish what you were saying.
A. talk B. quit C. continue D. stop
11. “What does "www" ________ for?” _”Is it short for “world wide web?”
A. sit B. point C. stand D. lie
12. When you are finished using the computer, can you please _____ it off.
A. take B. turn C. do D. go
13. Probability of extinction depends _____ both the population size and fine details of the population demography.
A. on B. in C. from D. for
14. Would you mind _____ the window?
A. open B. to open C. opened D. opening
15. The door is three feet _____ and six feet high.
A. wide B. deep C. fat D. tall
16. Be careful of that dog. It might _________ you.
A. bite B. slip C. wake D. break
17. I have been looking ______ this book for months, and at last, I have found it.
A. over B. up C. for D. at
18. Many plant and animal______ are now in danger of extinction.
A. pieces B. species C. amount D. numbers.
19. Fish is easy to _____when you are ill.
A. digest B. direct C. cook D. fry
20. The passengers had to wait because the plane ______ off one hour late.
A. took B. turned C. cut D. made
21. I'm going ______ for a few days so don’t send me any more work.
A. in B. after C. over D. away
22. My father decided to ______ smoking after he had been smoking for ten years.

A. give up B. get over C. put away D. take up
23. It was being able to fly ______ space that attracted Sally Ride to the job of an astronaut.
A. on B. into C. to D. towards
24. Because of the economic crisis, many workers are now in ______ of losing their jobs.
A. warning B. threat C. worry D. danger
25. He is disappointed at not being offered the job, but I think he will ______ it.
A. get over B. fill in C. take after D. turn off
26. The government has ______ measures to promote the development of the economy.
A. achieved B. taken C. made D. carried
27. My grandmother takes ______ for keeping house.
A. probability B. responsibility C. ability D. possibility

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28. The Internet is a very fast and convenient way for people to ______ information.
A. make B. do C. achieve D. get
29. “Don’t forget to take _____ your shoes when you are in a Japanese house.”
A. off B. up C. in D. apart
30. Tom likes
taking part sports, so he will join the football team of his school.
A B C D
31. I have
been working hardly for two weeks and now I feel like a rest.
A B C D
32. I
'd like to have some informations about the flights to Bangkok tomorrow, please.
A B C D
33. My uncle has
just bought some expensive furnitures for his new house.
A B C D
34. Do you

know how getting to the post office from here ?
A B C D

WORD FORMATION
Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D to complete each sentence.
1. These shops have goods for sale at __________ prices.
A. attraction B. attracted C. attract D. attractive
2. Don’t drink and dive. The effects of alcohol can be extremely ____ in diving.
A. danger B. endanger C. endangered D. dangerous
3. Work hard and you will ________
A. success B. succeed C. successful D. successfully
4. Books are still a cheap way to get information and _____________
A. entertainer B. entertaining C. entertain D. entertainment
5. The government initiated the programme of ___________ reform in the 1980s.
A. economist B. economically C. economised D. economic
6. He hoped his ______ would give him a pay rise.
A. employ B. employer C. employed D. employee
7. Miss White sang very ______ at my birthday party last night.
A. beautifully B. beauty C. beautiful D. beautify
8. To Americans, it is impolite to ask someone about age, ________ and salary.
A. marry B. married C. marrying D. marriage
9. The 22nd Sea Games were well prepared and successfully________ although it is the first time Vietnam hosted.
A. organize B. organization C. organizational D. organized
10. The wedding day was ________ chosen by the parents of the groom
A. carelessly B. careless C. carefully D. careful
11. All the teachers to work on an entirely ________ basis.
A. volunteer B. volunteered C. voluntary D. voluntarily
12. Women are usually more________ than men.
A. sympathize B. sympathetic C. sympathy D. sympathetically
13. Thanks to _____ reforms, our country has had a lot of changes

A. economic B. economics C. economical D. economically
14. Western women are more ________ than Asian women.
A. depend B. dependent C. independent D. independently
15. ASEAN also works for the _______ of peace and stability in the region.
A. promotional B. promoter C. promotion D. promote
16. The panda’s ________ habitat is the bamboo forest.
A. natural B. nature C. natured D. naturally
17. She always ________ in giving the solutions to these problems.
A. succeeded B. success C. successful D. successfully
18. Burning coal and oil releases other gases ___________ to humans.
A. harmful B. harmless C. harmfully D. harmlessly
19. What are the ____________ between women’s in old times and women in modern times?

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A. differs B. different C. difference D. differences
20. In the past people believed that women’s ___________ roles were as mothers and wives.
A. nature B. natural C. naturism D. naturalist
21. Vietnam’s women gymnast were jubilant and Friday afternoon after __________ bringing home the gold medal
in team competition.
A. expectantly B. unexpectedly C. unexpected D. expected
22. When was the Red Cross ___________? – In 1864.
A. founded B. found C. foundation D. founder
23. She has made an ___________ for the job as a nursery teacher because she likes children.
A. apply B. applicant C. application D. applicated
24. His pronunciation causes me a lot of ________.
A. difficulties B. difficult C. difficulty D. difficultly
25. With so much __________, I’m lucky to be in work.
A. employees B. employers C. employment D. unemployment
26. Some rare animals are in danger of ________
A. extinct B. extinction C. extinguish D. extinguishing

27. _________and interest are the two major factors that make you succeed in your work.
A. Friendliness B. Friendly C. Friendship D. Unfriendly
28. He was the only ________ that was offered the job.
A. apply B. application C. applicant D. applying
29. Smoke, dirt and noise are all kinds of ________.
A. pollute B. pollution C. polluting D. pollutant
30. I am really ________ in the way he talks, but the way he behaves.
A. interest B. interested C. interesting D. interestingly
31. We've decided to interview only ten _________ for the job.
A. applicants B. applicable C. appliances D. applications
32. The water is ________. You can't drink it.
A. polluted B. pollution C. polluting D. pollutant
33. Love is supposed _____________marriage, not precede it
A. following B. followed C. follow D. to follow
34. A woman has to _____________ more in a marriage than a man
A. confide B. reflect C. trust D. sacrifice
35. A wife should maintain her _____________ after marriage
A. beauty and appearance B. feeling C. beauty D. appearance
36. What is your _____________ in the family?
A. responsibility B. response C. responsible D. responsible
37. What can we do when we want _____________ someone's attention?
A. attracted B. attracting C. attractive D. to attract
38. Several __________ are known to cause cancer to develop.
A. chemists B. chemistry C. chemical D. chemicals
39. She loves to have a ____________ life in the countryside.
A. peaceful B. peacefully C. peace D. peacefulness
40. Your__________ must be typed into 3 copies to hand in for our company.
A. applicants B. application C. applicating D. applying

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ADVERBIAL CLAUSES & CONNECTORS
I. Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D to complete each sentence.
1. Take a map with you you lose your way.
A. in case B. so C. because D. although
2. He hasn't written to us he left.
A. as long as B. since C. by the time D. as soon as
3. He works hard help his family.
A. so as that B. in order to C. in order that D. A and B are correct
4. Mozart could write music …………… he was only five.
A. because B. although C. when D. however
5. …………… a headache, he enjoyed the film.
A. Although B. In spite of C. Because of D. However
6. My sister will take the plane …………… she dislikes flying.
A. because B. so that C. although D. before
7. Her mother was sick. , Jane had to stay at home to look after her.
A. but B. However C. so D. Therefore
8. It was raining hard. , the match went ahead
A. Therefore B. However C. But D. Because
9. You should keep the milk in the refrigerator, …………… it doesn't go bad.
A. since B. so that C. because D. after
10. _________ he is old, he wants to travel around the world.
A. In spite of B. Although C. Despite D. Because
11. He left home early he could arrive at the station on time.
A. because of B. in order to C. although D. so that
12. We will wait here he comes back.
A. while B. until C. before D. after
13. Thousands of people came to see the Queen the rain.
A. because B. owing to C. in spite of D. according to

14. We could reach the house the road was flooded.
A. although B. whether C. as if D. even
15. I haven't seen Tom he gave me this book.
A. since B. for C. until D. before
16. it is getting dark, she still waits for him.
A. Unless B. Since C. While D. Although
17. it rained heavily, they went to school on time.
A. Even though B. despite C. Though D. A and C are correct
18. Our visit to Japan was delayed my wife's illness.
A. because B. because of C. thanks to D. though
19. he comes to theater with me, I shall go alone.
A. Because of B. Unless C. Because D. When
20. We couldn’t get a seat we arrived quite early.
A. but B. however C. nevertheless D. although
21. You need good shoes to go hiking in the mountains …… the ground is rough and hard.
A. because B. so that C. before D. even though
22. you ask him, he will help you.
A. If B. Since C. Although D. Because
23. You will have to pay higher insurance………you buy a sports car.
A. if B. although C. so that D. before
24. You shouldn’t drive …………… drinking alcohol.
A. if B. after C. even though D. in order that
25. I haven’t been climbing …………… I broke my leg last summer.
A. although B. since C. so that D. before
26. …………… all my warnings, he tried to fix the computer himself.
A. Because B. Because of C. Although D. In spite of

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27. Although the sun was shining,. ……………
A. it was very hot B. it wasn’t very hot

C. yet it was very hot D. but it was very hot
28. she's got an English name, she is in fact Vietnamese.
A. Despite B. Although C. In spite of D. More than
29. They left the house saying good-bye to their mother.
A. before B. after C. during D. in
30. He never goes to bed he finishes his homework.
A. unless B. when C. while D. if
31. The football match was postponed …………… the bad weather.
A. because B. in spite C. despite D. because of
32. …………… students attended the meeting that there weren't enough chairs for all of them.
A. Too many B. So many C. So few D. So much
33. Peter doesn't like scuba-diving. …………… does his brother.
A. Too B. Neither C. Either D. So
34. She didn't want to go…………… she knew all her friends would be there.
A. wherever B. so that C. therefore D. even though
35. My father is very busy. …………, he is always willing to give a hand with the housework.
A. However B. Despite C. Therefore D. Although
36. ……………, you aren't allowed to go sailing on this lake.
A. Unless you can swim B. If you weren’t able to swim
C. Although be able to swim D. Despite of your swimming
37. Some fish can survive only in salt water, …………… others can live only in fresh water.
A. whereas B. so that C. even if D. since
38. The police ordered people to leave the building …………… a bomb threat.
A. because B. because of C. since D. in case
39. …………… the salary meets my expectations, I will accept the job offer.
A. Therefore B. Although C. If D. So
40. John hasn’t seen the new movie yet, and…………….
A. I have neither B. I don’t either C. so have I D. neither have I

II. Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.

1.
In spite her serve pain, she tried to walk to the auditorium to attend the lecture.
A B C D
2.
Because the invention of machines such as vacuum cleaners, washing machines, women spend less time doing
A B C
the housework.
D
3. Although our grandfather
was old but he could help us.
A B C D
4. John didn’t go to work because of he was seriously ill.
A B C D
5. I’ll
give him a map so as to he can find the way all right.
A B C D
6. He decided not to get that job because of the salary was low
A B C D
7.
Although the bad traffic, I managed to arrive at the meeting on time.
A B C D
8.
In spite of my father is old, he still goes to work.
A B C D
9. Though he loves her very much, but he can’t talk to her.
A B C D
10. She always
behaves childishly despite she has grown up.
A B C D
III. Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one.

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1. They can’t work and travel because they are old.
A. Because of their old age, they can’t work and travel.
B. In spite of their old age, they can work and travel.
C. Despite their old age, they still work and travel.
D. Even though they work and travel, they are old.
2. Despite the bad weather, people travel by air
A. Even though the weather is bad, people travel by air.
B. Because the weather is bad, people travel by air.
C. In spite of people travel by air, the weather is bad.
D. Although the bad weather, people travel by air.
3. She is learning English because she wants to get a better job.
A. She is learning English so that she gets a better job.
B. She is learning English so as she gets a better job.
C. She is learning English in order she can get a better job.
D. She is learning English so that she will be able to get a better job.
4. She was so busy that she couldn’t answer the phone.
A. Because she was very busy, she couldn’t answer the phone.
B. Because she was very busy, she could answer the phone.
C. Although she was very busy, she couldn’t answer the phone.
D. Although she was very busy, she could answer the phone.
5. Although his legs were broken, he managed to get out of the car before it exploded.
A. Despite his legs to be broken, he managed to get out of the car before it exploded.
B. Despite his broken legs, he was able to get out of the car before exploding.
C. Despite his legs were broken, he managed to get out of the car before it exploded.
C. Despite of his broken legs, he managed to get out of the car before it exploded.


PREPOSITIONS & PHRASAL VERBS

Choose the option A, B, C or D that best completes the sentneces
1. I need you. Don’t go _________
A. out B. on C. away D. off
2. Whenever you feel hot, please turn _________the ceiling fan.
A. on B. off C. out D. into
3. Don’t waste time ________ that broken vase.
A. mending B. mend C. for mending D. to mend
4. I’m not going out yet. I’m waiting _____ the rain to stop.
A. in B. during C. on D. for
5. Children are required to be full time education________ the ages of 5 and 16
A. at B. from C. between D. by
6. I never feel tired _______ watching my father’s coin collection.
A. for B. of C. at D. on
7. The passengers had to wait because the plane ______ off one hour late.
A. took B. turned C. cut D. made
8. The bomb
exploded in the garage; fortunately no one hurt.
A. put on B. went off C. got out D. kept up
9. The number of people receiving reading and writing lesson ……… over 4500 by 2001.
A. came B. went C. arrived D. reached
10. The students in this class were made _____ very hard.
A. learning B. having learnt C. learn D. to learn
11. My father decided to ………… smoking after he had been smoking for ten years.
A. get over B. give up C. take up D. put away
12. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to interrupt you. Please,
go on and finish what you were saying.
A. quit B. stop C. continue D. talk


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13. Plants and animals are responsible …….a variety of useful medications.
A. on B. at C. for D. to
21. Who can suggest a good _____ to this problem?
A. result B. key C. solution D. answer
13. When she told me I got the job, I was so excited that I didn’t know what ________.
A. to tell B. to talk C. to say D. to speak
14. He takes _______ his father a lot, the same square face and Roman nose.
A. after B. for C. in D. up
15. Burglars _____ the museum and stole several paintings.
A. got on B. came round C. broke into D. ran across
16. Could you look _____ my handbag while I go to the toilet ?
A. at B. up C. after D. over
17.
Go over your work before you hand in it.
A. Prepare B. Repeat C. Carry out D. Check carefully
18. The trouble with Frank is that never
arrives on time for the meeting.
A. goes up B. turns up C. looks up D. stands up
19. If you _____ drinking so much, you will get the stomachache.
A. go over B. go out C. go after D. go on
20. Dick quickly became accustomed _____ the local food
A. with B. to C. on D. of
21. There was a $20 note lying on the pavement, so I picked it _____
A. in B. at C. up D. below
22. I prefer tea _____ coffee.
A. about B. from C. to D. in
23. I wrote to the company to ask them _____ more information about the job.
A. for B. in C. along D. forward
24. When I heard he had passed his exam, I phoned him to congratulate him _____ his success.
A. back B. over C. on D. with

25. I’m not going out yet. I’m waiting _____ the rain to stop.
A. for B. away C. from D. up
26. Sorry I haven’t written _____ you for such a long time.
A. to B. into C. for D. round
27. What happened _____ the gold watch you used to have?
A. with B. against C. for D. to
28. I look stupid with this haircut. Everyone will laugh _____ me.
A. in B. at C. into D. away
29. I’ve lost my keys. Can you help me look _____ them?
A. up B. after C. for D. into
30. When I realized I was wrong, I apologized to him _____ my mistake.
A. at B. for C. up D. before
31. Would you care _____ a cup of coffee?
A. for B. about C. of D. with
32. We had an enormous meal. It consisted _____ seven courses.
A. off B. of C. in D. up
33. I’m sure you are capable _____ passing the examination.
A. round B. along C. among D. of
34. Are you interested _____ art and architecture.
A. from B. for C. up D. in
35. Mary is very fond _____ animals. She has three cats and two dogs.
A. about B. since C. of D. between
36. The letter I wrote was full _____ mistakes.
A. with B. about C. of D. out
37. I’m a bit short _____ money. Can you lend me some?
A. at B. over C. of D. down


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38. He was proud _____ himself for not giving up.

A. of B. during C. after D. under
39. Are you excited _____ going on holiday next week?
A. into B. about C. above D. over
40. Did you come here _____ car or on foot?
A. on B. by C. in D. into
41. It was being able to fly ______ space that attracted Sally Ride to the job of an
astronaut.
A. on B. into C. to D. towards
42. “Don’t forget to take _____ your shoes when you are in a Japanese house.”
A. off B. up C. in D. apart


VOCABULARY & PHRASAL VERBS
Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D to complete each sentence.
1 Who can suggest a good___________ to this problem?
A. result B. key C. solution D. answer
2 Our grandparents and parents often give us good___________ on important matters.
A. ideas B. advice C. examples D. thoughts
3 After ten years of ___________, they got divorced.
A. marriage B. friendship C. work D. love
4 Women are still struggling for true___________ with men.
A. sameness B. balance C. equality D. similarity
5 It’s___________ in Vietnam to eat “banh chung” on Tet holidays.
A. customary B. usual C. traditional D. familiar
6 The ___________ leaf hat is very popular in the middle of Vietnam.
A. cone B. conics C. conical D. conically
7 Schooling is___________ for all English children from the age of 5 to16.
A. necessary B. compulsory C. essential D. voluntary
8 The number of _______________ for the new position has reached ninety.
A. application B. applicants C. apply D. appliance

9 The Land Law was___________ in 1993.
A. adapted B. adopted C. affected D. renovated
10. The trouble with Frank is that never
arrives on time for the meeting.
A. goes up B. turns up C. looks up D. stands up
11. If you___________drinking so much, you will get the stomachache.
A. go over B. go out C. go after D. go on
12. Dick quickly became accustomed ________ the local food
A. with B. to C. on D. of
13. The long dark days and lack of a job made him feel ___________.
A. excited B. interested C. satisfied D. depressed
14. The unemployed man was __________ of a crime he did not commit
A. accused B. disapproved C. blamed D. criticized
15. I’m used ________ to bed late now.
A. to go B. for going C. to going D. to be going
16. Everyone is aware ___________the danger of overcrowded population.
A. of B. to C. from D. with
17 Only six ___________were played in the first Asian Games.
A. athletes B. sports C. coaches D. spectators
18 The 15
th
Asian Games ___________in Doha, the capital of Quatar.
A. took place B. took up C. took over D. took after
19 More than 10,000 athletes ___________in the 15
th
Asian Games.
A. took after B. took over C. took in D. took part

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20. More and more people are concerned about the pollution of the___________.

A. minerals B. resources C. environment D. neighbourhood
21. My present job isn’t wonderful but I prefer it ________ what I did before
A. than B. from C. to D. more than
22. I am looking forward _____ from you.
A. to hear B. to hearing C. of hearing D. about hearing
23. Mrs. Jones's husband
passed away last Friday. We are all shocked by the news.
A. got married B. divorced C. died D. were on business
24. At any competition, everyone is ________.
A. the same B. equal C. common D. significant
25. “Would you like to come on a picnic with us?”- He ___________ us to come on a picnic with them.
A. advised B. ordered C. invited D. begged
26. They had to
delay their trip because of the bad weather.
A. put off B. go over C. keep up with D. get through
27. “Don’t forget to go to the supermarket after work” – She ___________ her husband to go the super market after
work.
A. ordered B. asked C. reminded D. warned
28. “What does "www" ________ for?” _”Is it short for “world wide web?”
A. sit B. point C. stand D. lie
29. When you are finished using the computer, can you please___________ it off.
A. take B. turn C. do D. go
30. This also means that the ___________of many animals are being destroyed.
A. ways of life B. natural habitats C. land D. species
31. It’s too dark. I can’t go ____ reading.
A. on B. by C. off D. down
32. ______ the lights when you are not using them.
A. Turn on B. Turn off C. Put on D. Take off
33. The 22
nd

SEA Games were ____ in Vietnam in December, 2003.
A. done B. shown C. displayed D. held
34. It was such a great book that I couldn’t put it ______.
A. on B. off C. out D. down
35. I don’t understand what this means. Can you __________ it to me?
A. talk B. answer C. say D. explain
36. Her parents were very _________ because she was out so late that night.
A. responsible B. sorry C. worrying D. worried
37. When the lights _____________, we couldn’t see anything.
A. put out B. switched C. went out D. turned down
38. We'll play tennis and _____ we'll have lunch.
A. after B. then C. so D. immediately
39. Hurry___________! The bus is coming.
A. in B. up C. on D. with
40. The A-level course ___________of three or four subjects either in Arts or Sciences.
A. consists B. contains C. includes D. composes



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GERUNDS, INFINITIVES & MODAL VERBS
Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D to complete each sentence.
1. It’s too heavy for me. Would you mind ______ me a hand with this, please?
A. to give B. to giving C. giving D. given
2. Little Tommy enjoys ______ storybooks at night very much.
A. to read B. reading C. reads D. read
3. The teacher made the students ______ harder for their final exam.
A. work B. to work C. working D. to be working
4. The students were made _______ harder for their upcoming exam.
A. work B. to work C. working D. to be worked

5. Tommy and his classmates weren’t allowed _______ a campfire there for fear of a forest fire.
A. make B. to make C. be made D. to making
6. Would you like _______ to the cinema tonight?
A. go B. to go C. going D. went
7. Having eaten in that Korean restaurant twice, Tom suggested _______ there for dinner again.
A. to go B. going C. to going D. went
8. I’m not feeling very good now. I would rather _______ home than ______ out with you this evening.
A. stay / to go B. stay / go
C. to stay / going D. to stay / to go
9. Your cold’s still too bad. You’d better _______ this evening.
A. not go out B. not to go out
C. not going out D. not to going out
10. I spent almost five hours _______ my homework last night.
A. doing B. to do C. did D. do
11. The doctor told him _______ much then as his cold hadn’t got any better yet.
A. not go B. not going C. not to go D. didn’t go
12. The man was said _______ all his money to his beloved 6 years old daughter before he died.
A. to have left B. to leave C. leaving D. to being left
13. You _______ bring your raincoat along. It _______ rain this afternoon.
A. need / should B. mustn’t / should
C. needn’t / might D. should / might
14. You ________ feed that animal. It is prohibited.
A. needn’t B. may not C. might not D. mustn’t
15. Kevin looks really tired. He ________ have sat up all night studying.
A. can B. must C. need D. should
16. It took them almost three hours _______ that old car yesterday afternoon.
A. repair B. repaired C. repairing D. to repair
17. Many people say it is easier _______ a job in a big city than in the countryside.
A. finding B. to find C. to be found D. having found
18. They don’t allow _______ in the park after 11:00 at night.

A. walking B. walk C. to walk D. to be walked
19. You don’t need to waste time _______ that broken vase.
A. mending B. mend C. to mend D. to be mended
20. “I left cookie on the table, but now it’s gone. What happened to it?” “I don’t know. One of the children _____
it.”
A. may have eaten B. could eat
C. had to eat D. should have eaten
21. Susan was the last applicant _______ this morning.
A. to interview B. to be interviewed
C. interviewing D. interviewed
22. The fence at your front yard is so rusty and dirty. It needs _______.
A. repainted B. repainting C. repaint D. to repaint
23. Jeff is always willing to help anyone who wants to learn________ the computer.
A. what to using B. how to using C. what to use D. how to use

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24. Albert pained his bedroom black. It looks dark and dreary. _ He _____ a different color.
A. had to choose B. should have chosen
C. must have chosen D. could have been choosing
25. Larry drove all night to get here for his sister’s wedding. He _______ exhausted by the time he arrived.
A. ought to be B. could be
C. must have been D. will have been
26. The recycling of waste paper ______ save a great amount of wood pulp.
A. had better B. need C. can D. dare
27. “______ you lend me your calculator for some minutes, please?”
A. Will B. Must C. Need D. Should
28. He has made so many mistakes in his essay that he ______ do it all again.
A. used to B. ought C. needs D. has to

Find the word or phrase that needs to be corrected

1. Could you
please show me how getting to the airport from here?
A B C D
2. Kevin used
to living all his childhood in the country, didn’t he?
A B C D
3. How long does it take driving to the airport?
A B C D
4. Tom
is used to getting up late when he was small.
A B C D
5. In order to
helping human beings live longer , many scientists are working hard so as to invent new drugs.
A B C D
6. This morning when the boss
came in, he saw Katherine was using the office phone to make a private call.
A B C D
7. It
didn’t take me many time to help Jane with the work.
A B C D
8. After
had done all his homework, Jimmy turned the TV on to watch his favorite cartoon.
A B C D
9.
Hunt those endangered animals should be banned, otherwise they will soon become extinct.
A B C D
10. The mother told her son
to stop to make that much noise as her little baby was sleeping then.
A B C D
11. It was not until he

got to the airport that he realized he had forgot bringing his passport with him then.
A B C D
12. Have you finished to read the book that I gave you last week, John?
A B C D
13. Would you like
to join us to do skiing on that mountain this afternoon?
A B C D
14. Her coughing is getting much better, so she doesn’t need go to see her doctor again.
A B C D
15. When you
meet Angie tomorrow, please let her to know we will be waiting for her at 9 tomorrow.
A B C D



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COMPARISON
I. Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D to complete each sentence.
1. Nam runs than any boys in his class.
A. faster B. more faster C. the fastest D. fastest
2. He is not ………… tall as his father.
A. most B. so C. than D. more
3. Mr. Brown receives a salary than anyone else in the company.
A. big B. more bigger C. bigger D. the bigger
4. What is the ………… thing you have ever done?
A. more difficult B. most difficult C. difficulty D. difficult than
5. This pen is the other two pens.
A. more expensive as B. the most expensive of
C. more expensive than D. as expensive than
6. He says: “These neighbors are the others.”

A. friendlier than B. friendly than
C. friendlier as D. more friendly than
7. Although she is very popular, she is not her sister.
A. pretty as B. as pretty C. prettier than D. most pretty than
8. My book is as …………. as yours.
A. good B. well C. better D. the best
9. Deana is the ………… of the three sisters.
A. most short B. shorter C. shortest D. more short
10. She speaks English as ……………. as her friend does.
A. good B. well C. better D. the best
11. That factory is producing pollution.
A. more and more B. better and better
C. less and least D. more and less
12. The competition makes the price of goods
A. most cheap and cheap B. cheaper and cheaper
C. more cheap and more cheap D. cheaper and more cheaper
13. Peter is ……………… John.
A. younger and more intelligent than B. more young and intelligent than
C. more intelligent and young than D. the more intelligent and younger than
14. Winning a place at university …………… for most students.
A. has become as difficult B. is becoming more and more difficult
C. will become more difficultly D. becomes the most difficultly
15. the match was, the more spectators it attracted.
A. The most interesting B. The best interesting
C. The more interesting D. The interesting
16. The more you talk about the situation,…………………….
A. it seems the worse B. the worse it seems
C. it seems worse D. the worse does it seem
17. The more we learn, . . . . . . . . . . .
A. we become wiser and wiser B. we become wiser

C. the wiser will we become D. the wiser we become
18. The more waste paper we recycle,
. . . . . . . . . .

A. the more trees we preserve B. the less trees we preserve
C. the most trees we preserve D. the lest trees we preserve
19. The longer hours you work, …………….
A. the most tired you'll be B. you'll be more tired
C. the more tired you'll be D. the less tired you'll be
20. the match was, the more spectators it attracted.
A. The most interesting B. The best interesting
C. The more interesting D. The interesting

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21. The more you study, ………………
A. you are the more knowledgeable B. the more knowledge do you gain
C. you will gain more knowledge D. the more knowledge you gain
22. The more running water you use,
A. your bill will be higher B. will be higher your bill
C. the higher your bill will be D. the highest your bill will be
23. Nowadays, young people…………….
A. don’t read as many as their parents used to
B. don’t hardly read much as their parents did
C. don’t read as much as their parents used to
D. do more reading as their parents used to
24. I can't cook as well as my mother does.
A. My mother can cook better than I can. B. My mother can't cook better than I can.
C. My mother can cook well than I can. D. I can cook better than my mother can.
25. No one in this class is as tall as Richard.
A. Richard is the tallest in this class. B. Richard is taller than in this class.

C. Richard is the most tall in this class. D. Richard is more tall than in this class.

II. Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.
1. Richard
feels good than several days ago.
A B C D
2.
The Caspian Sea, a salt lake, is the largest than any other lakes in the English world.
A B C D
3.
It was the most biggest building that I had ever seen.
A B C D
4.
The Mekong is one of the longer rivers in the world.
A B C D
5 Jessica
is only an amateur, but she sings well than most professionals
A B C D
6. This house
is more spacious as that white house I bought in South Dakota last year.
A B C D
7. Almost everyone has heard
the more famous Olympic saying: “Stronger, Higher, Fastest.”
A B C D
8 This telephone isn’t
as cheap the other one, but it works much better.
A B C D
9 Stories are the
most good way of teaching moral lessons to young people.
A B C D

10. He
first skill to learn is how to write only the more important words, not whole sentences.
A B C D



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SPEAKING
Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D to complete each sentence.

1. A: “This bag is too heavy for me.” _ B: “_____ you a hand then.”
A. I’m giving B. I’m going to give C. I’d give D. I’ll give
2. Jim: “Have a good holiday, Jane.” _ Jane: “_____”
A. You too B. You will C. You have D. You do
3. Alice: “What shall we do this evening?” _ Carol: “_____.”
A. Thank you B. Not at all C. No problem D. Let’s go out for dinner
4. A: “Write to me when you get home”. _ B: “_______”
A. I must B. I will C. I should D. I can
5. Hoa: “How do you usually go to school?” _ Linh: “_____”
A.Two kilometers B. On foot C. Half an hour D. Five days a week
6. Linda: “Excuse me! Where is the post office? _ Maria: “_____.”
A. Don’t worry B. I’m afraid not C. Yes, I think so D. It’s over there
7. Mary: “Whose bicycle is that?” _ Tom:: “_____”
A. No, it’s over there B. It’s Jane’s C. It’s just outside D. It’s your
8. Peter: “How often do you go to school?” _ Harry :” _____.”
A. I go there early B. Everyday except Sunday
C. I don’t think so D. I go there by bus
9. A: “_____.?” _ B: “I’ve got a terrible headache.”
A. What’s the matter with you B. What’s the wrong with you
C. What’s happened with you D. What’s problem with you

10. A: “Have a nice weekend!” _ B: “Thank you _____.”
A. Me too B. Same to you C. The same to you D. The same with you
11. David: “You‘ve got a beautiful dress!” _Helen: “_____ ”
A. I do B. Thank you C. You, too D. Okay
12. A: “Is it going to rain tonight?” _ B: " _____."
A. I don’t hope so B. I hope not C. I think not` D. Yes, I am
13. A: “_____ eating out tonight?” _ B: “That’s a good idea.”
A. Would you B. How about C. How are you D. Are they
14. A: “Would you like a cup of coffee? _ B: “_____”
A. Yes, I do B. Yes, I like C. Yes, I would D. Yes, please
15. A: “Excuse me. It’s a bit stuffy in here. _____?”
B: “No, I don’t mind at all. I feel like some fresh air, too”
A. Do you mind if I open the window B. Do you mind opening the window
C. Can you open the window for me D. Could you open the window
16. A: “_____ do you like reading?” - B: ‘Well, I like reading all sorts of books.”
A. How B. Why C. What kind of books D. When
17. A: “What do you think of these stories?” _ B: “_____”
A. They’re OK B. Yes, I do C. I don’t think D. I think of them
18. A: “_____?” _B: “He is OK now.”
A. What is he B. How is he C. How tall is he D. What’s he like
19. Peter: “Thanks for coming. What a nice gift you’ve brought us!” _ Mary:” _____.”
A. I’m glad you like it B. You are welcome C. The same to you D. Not at all
20. Hung: “You’ve got a good voice. You sang so beautifully!” _ Lan: “_____.”
A. The same to you B. You, too
C. Thanks for your compliment D. Thank a lot
21. Trung: “You’re certainly a smart student.” – Phong: “_____.”
A. Congratulations B. I don’t think so C. I don’t hope so D. Good luck
22. A: “When do children in Vietnam go to primary school? - B: " _____ "
A. At 6 years B. At the age of 6 years old
C. When they are 6 D. When they are 6 old years

23. A: “_____ detective stories?” _ B: “In my opinion, they are good for teenagers.”

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A. How about B. What do you think about
C. Are you fond of D. What do people feel about
24. A: Would you mind lending me your bike?” _ B: “_____.”
A. Yes, let’s B. Yes. Here it is C. Great D. Not at all
25. John: “Has an announcement been made about the eight o’clock flight to Paris?
Mary: “_____.”
A. Sorry, I don’t B. Yes, it was C. I don’t think that D. Not yet
26. Anne: “What’s your name?” _ John: “_____.”
A. Really? B. Pardon? C. OK D. Forgive me
27. Henry: “Do you find it very interesting to travel alone?” _Maria: “______”
A. No, not at all. B. Yes, you’re welcome.
C. Never mind. D. What a pity!
28. Tom: “You’ve got a lovely singing voice, Mary!” _ Mary: “______”
A. Don’t mention it. B. Thank you. C. Congratulations! D. It’s all right.
29. John: “Will you be able to come to the meeting?” _ Jack: “______.”
A. I’m sorry not B. Of course you will
C. I’m afraid not D. You must be kidding
30. Peter: Let me pay for the meal. _ Margaret: ________.
A. It’s on me B. It’s my round C. I’ll make it D. Never remind me
31. Peter: What a fantastic cook you are, Margaret! _ Margaret: ________.
A. Sorry, I don’t think so B. No, no, it’s not true
C. It’s kind of you to say so D. I’d prefer it
32. A: “Mum, I’ve got 600 on the TOEFL test.” _ B: “______”
A. Good job! B. Good way! C. You are right. D. Oh, hard luck!
33. Bill: “Can I get you another drink?” _ Jerry: “______.”
A. Forget it B. No, it isn’t
C. No, I’ll think it over D. Not just now

34. Liz: “Thanks for the nice gift you brought to us!” _ Jennifer: “______”
A. All right. Do you know how much it costs? B. Not at all. Don’t mention it.
C. Actually speaking, I myself don’t like it. D. Welcome! It’s very nice of you.
35. Ben: "______" _ Jane: "Never mind."
A. Congratulations! How wonderful!
B. Sorry for staining your carpet. Let me have it cleaned.
C. Thank you for being honest with me.
D. Would you mind going to dinner next Sunday?
36. Mr. Black: “I’d like to try on these shoes, please.” _ Salesgirl: “______”
A. By all means, sir. B. That’s right, sir. C. Why not? D. I’d love to.
37. - Laura: “What a lovely house you have!” - Maria: “_______.”
A. Thank you. Hope you will drop in B. I think so
C. No problem D. Of course not, it’s not costly
38. Anne: “Thanks for the nice gift!” _ John: “______”
A. I’m glad you like it. B. You’re welcomed.
C. But do you know how much it costs? D. In fact, I myself don’t like it.
39. Havy: “Thanks for your help, Judy.” _ Judy: “______.”
A. It’s my pleasure B. With all my heart C. Never remind me D. Wish you
40. A: “Would you mind lending me your bike?” _ B: “ ______ .”
A. Not at all B. Great C. Yes. Here it is D. Yes, let’s
41. A: “________ detective stories?” _ B: “In my opinion, they are very good for teenagers.”
A. What do you think about B. Are you fond of
C. How about D. What do people feel about
42. A: “Has an announcement been made about the eight o’clock flight to Paris?”
B: “ _______.”
A. I don’t think that B. Sorry, I don’t C. Not yet D. Yes, it was
43. Lora: “Your new blouse looks so nice, Helen!” _ Helen: “______.”
A. It’s up to you B. Thanks, I bought it at Macy’s

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C. I’d rather not D. You can say that again
44. A: “How do you like your steak done?” – B: “ ______.”
A. Very much B. Well done C. Very little D. I don’t like it much
45. Peter: If you ask me, action movies are great.
Margaret:__________ .
A. You can say that again! B. Never mind! C. That’s that. D. Sure. It’s my pleasure.
46. – “Don’t fail to send your parents my regards.”
– “______.”
A. It’s my pleasure B. You’re welcome C. Thanks, I will D. Good idea, thanks
47. Margaret: "Could you open the window, please?"
Henry: " ______."
A. I am, of course B. Yes, with pleasure C. I feel sorry D. Yes, I can
48. - Janet: "Do you feel like going to the cinema this evening?"
- Susan: "______."
A. You’re welcome B. That would be great
C. I feel very bored D. I don't agree, I'm afraid
49. - Laura: “What a lovely house you have!”
- Maria: “_______.”
A. Thank you. Hope you will drop in B. I think so
C. No problem D. Of course not, it’s not costly
50. – “How do you like your steak done?”
– “ ______.”
A. Very much B. Well done C. Very little D. I don’t like it much
51. 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.

COMMON STRUCTURES
I. Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D to complete each sentence or to best replace the original sentence.
1. The lesson _____ for me to understand.
A. is very difficult B. too difficult
C. difficult too D. is too difficult
2. She is _____ kind that everybody loves her.
A. such B. such a C. so D. so a
3. It was _____ that I couldn't eat it.
A. such a hard cake B. such hard cake
C. so a hard cake D. so hard cake
4. He is _____ a busy man that he really needs a helper.
A. so B. such C. very D. quite
5. It was _____ that we went for a picnic in the countryside.
A. so nice a day B. such nice day
C. so nice day D. such a nice day
6. It was _____ a boring film that Tom fell asleep.
A. such B. so C. much D. too
7. My son is _____ young to go to school.
A. very B. too C. so D. enough
8. -"What a cold day!"
-"Yes, it's _____ that I have to wear two pullovers and a coat.
A. such cold B. so cold C. too cold D. cold so