TEST 1
I. Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest.
1. A. information B. necessary C. scientific D. automatic
2. A. diagnostic B. preparation C. technology D. transportation
3. A. never B. follow C. pilot D. reply
4. A. fiction B. office C. machine D. expert
5. A. camera B. computer C. vegetable D. everything
II. Choose a, b, c, or d that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined
part, or has a close meaning to the original one.
6. People used to know more or less how their children would live.
A. almost B. generally C. lately D. definitely
7. Our children should be educated and trained well enough to perform the _______ jobs of
contemporary society.
A. safe B. diagnostic C. fiction D. high-tech
8. Two thousand people are _______ as having cancer of the mouth every year; and 60 per cent of
them will die within five years.
A. regarded B. diagnosed C. checked D. killed
9. John has sent five letters to his friend but he has not received any reply.
A. information B. postscript C. letter D. answer
10. Peter is so _____ that he never thinks of anything bad and unsuccessful.
A. optimistic B. disappointed C. pessimistic D. keen
11. In case of _______, you can call me at the office.
A. fiction B. automation C. urgency d. importance
12. I sometimes read _______ fictions in my spare time.
a. science B. scientific C. scientist D. scientifically
13. _______ surely leads to the loss of many factory jobs.
A. Automatic B. Automation C. Automate D. Automatically
14. We needed some more money for the _______ work and Peter promised to help us.
A. prepare B. preparation C. preparatory d. prepared
15. I cannot really imagine what _______ world will be like.
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
16. _______ United States is _______ world's biggest consumer of energy.
a. The / the B. Ø / a C. An / the D. The / Ø
17. Miss Linda speaks _______ Chinese very well although she is from _______ UK.
A. the / Ø B. a / Ø C. the / an D. Ø / the
18. We sometimes have _______ pizza for _______ lunch.
a. the / a B. Ø / Ø C. a / the d. the / the
19. Which is _______ highest mountain in the world?
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
20. She had not studied well, ______ fortunately she passed the final exam.
A. although B. but C. despite D. in spite of
21. _______ we have worked overtime for weeks, we have not completed the project.
A. In spite of B. Even though the fact that
C. Despite D. Despite the fact that
22. Although she has live in London for three years, _______.
A. but she cannot speak English B. she cannot speak English
c. but cannot speak English D. and cannot speak English
23. In spite _______ his did not get the highest grade in the final exam.
A. of his intelligence B. he was intelligent
c. his intelligence D. of he was intelligent
24. We had the school picnic _______.
A. even though the rain B. despite of the rain
c. although it raining D. in spite of the rain
25. She looked _______ to see who was going _______ her.
A. round / after B. up / off C. at / to D. for / with
26. She is a friendly girl who gets _______ everyone she meets.
A. out of B. on with C. away from D. into
27. I had my sister take care _____ my children while I was _____ business.
A. with / for B. in / away C. for / in D. of / on
28. He took a lot of interest _______ our work and he promised to help us _______ any troubles.
A. in / with B. for / on C. about / at D. for / from
29. Are you very familiar _______ that new device?
A. upon B. over C. with D for
30. According _______ the US Census Bureau the world's population will reach 7.6 billion people by
2020.
A. to B. in C. for D. through
III. Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.
The interview is one of the most important (31) _____ in the job search process. When an
employer invites you to an interview, he/she is indicating an (32) _____ in yourself. The interview
gives both of you the opportunity to (33) _____ enough information to determine if you are a good "fit"
for each other. Think of an interview as a highly focused professional conversation. You should (34)
_____ the limited amount of time you have learning about the employer's needs and discuss the ways
you can meet these needs. In many cases, you will interview at least, twice before being employed for a
(35) _____. Once in a brief screening interview and at least once again in a (36) _____ serious meeting
when you may also talk to many of your potential coworkers.
A job interview is a strategic conversation with a purpose. Your goal is to show the employer that
you have the (37) _____, background, and ability to do the job and that you can successfully fit into the
organization. The interview is also your (38) _____ to gather information about the job, the
organization, and future career opportunities to figure out if the position and work environment are (39)
_____ for you. Most employers do not hire people based on certificates or diplomas alone. Personality,
(40) ______, enthusiasm, a positive outlook, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills
count heavily in the selection process.
31.A. parts B. roles C. fields D. facts
32.A. interest B. interesting C. interested D. interestingly
33.A. fill B. change C. exchange D. translate
34A. make B. spend C. post D. apply
35.A. condition B. location C. satisfaction D. position
36.A. most B. mostly C. more D. more than
37.A. skills B. aspects C. appearances D. weaknesses
38.A. fates B. feasts C. lucks D. opportunities
39.Aa. fit B. right C. accurate D. exact
40.A. confide B. confidence C. confident D. confidently
TEST 2
I. Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest.
1. A. machine B. change C. children D. lunch
2. A. reply B. safely C. quickly D. yearly
3. A. follow B. show C. allow D. slow
4. A. noisy B. Brazil C. lazy D. pizza
5. A. grown B. own C. known D. down
II. Choose A, B, C, or D that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined
part, or has a close meaning to the. original one.
6. _______ refers to books and stories about imaginary people and events, rather than books about
real people or events.
A. Science B. Fiction C. Reference d. Dictionary
7. He ___ of being a famous journalist, but he is not really keen on learning.
A. daydreams B. prepares C. chooses d. needs
8. I did not have enough lexical knowledge to _______ that article from Vietnamese into English.
A. translate B. convert C. transmit d. reform
9. He fixed his eyes to the computer _______ without paying attention to what happened around.
a. slide B. curtain C. layer d. screen
10. Those books are necessary for your thesis. They are really _______.
A. inform B. information C. informer D. informative
11. The Japanese are _______ at lowering manufacturing costs.
A. expert B. expertise C. expertly D. expertised
12. After a nature disaster, there is always an ____ need for food and water.
A. urgent B. urge C. urgently D. urgency
13. I am still not accustomed ______the weather in London. Except _______ weather, I like everything
there.
A. up / over B. on / with C. to / for D. with / from
14. I'll be ready to leave _______ about twenty minutes. Please come and pick me to the station.
a. away / toward B. in / up C. for / on D. at / out
15. Computers have had a great effect _____ our lives since its appearance.
A. on B. at C. for D. to
16. Don't keep shouting _______ me. I hate it.
A. in B. for C. with D. at
17. What's the matter _______ you? You look pale and tired?
A. on B. with C. for D. upon
18. We are tired _______ doing the same work day after day.
A. of B. up C. for D. over
19. _______ the plane took off late, we still reached our destination on time.
a. Though B. In spite C. Despite D. As though
20. He had a terrible cold _______ he insisted on going swimming.
a. despite B. although C. in spite of D. but
21. _______ I became a millionaire, I would carryon working.
A. Even though B. Despite of C. In spite D. Although that
22. _______, he managed to complete the race.
A. In spite he was severely hurt B. Despite he was severely hurt
C. Even though being severely hurt D. Despite being severely hurt
23. In spite _______, we understood most of what he was saying.
A. of he was lisping B. his lisp C. of his lisp d. he was lisping
24. Mary is ____ independent woman with ____ wise and ____ enthusiasm.
A. an / Ø / Ø B. a / the / the C. the / a / an D. Ø / a / the
25. One of _______ students said, "_______ professor is late today."
A. the / A B. the / The C. Ø / A D. a / Ø
26. Peter, likes to play ______ volleyball, but he is not _______ good player.
A. the / B. Ø / a C. the / the d. a / the
27. My daughter is learning to play _______ violin at _______ school.
A. the / a B. a/ the C. the / Ø D. Ø / the
28.The telephone _______ by Alexander Graham Bell.
A. is invented B. is inventing C. invented d. was invented
29.Lots of houses _______ by the earthquake.
A. are destroying B. destroyed c. were destroying d. were destroyed
30.In the US the first stage of compulsory education _______ as elementary education.
A. to be generally known B. is generally known
C. generally known D. is generally knowing
31. In 2030 , how we will provide for the food, land, and energy needs of a
A B C
global population of over 8 billion?
D
32. Many people are afraid that in the future there will be no space leaving
A B C
for human beings and they express the idea of robots replacing human beings.
D
33. Human beings enjoy their life with more and more progress of science
A
and technological, but it is also very necessary to think more about the
B C
problems that modern machines and devices may cause.
D
34. Cars of the future will be using advanced technology to perform such
A B C
functions as automatic cruise control, hazardous object avoidance, self-
parking but driverless transportation.
D
35. In the future smart cars will also be intelligent enough to avoid
A B
pedestrians bicycle riders and others whom are not driving automobiles.
C D
III. Reading comprehension
A.Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.
Over the next 20 to 50 years, it will become harder to tell the (36) _____ between the human and
the machine. All, body (37) _____ will be replaceable. Computers will function like the human (38)
_____ with the ability to recognize feelings and respond in a feeling way. They will then produce fake
people. We will then be able to create a machine duplicate of ourselves (39) _____ we will appear to be
alive long after we are dead. Maybe a few decades later, a way will be found to transfer our spirit,
including our (40) _____ and thoughts, to the new body. Then we can choose to live for as (41) _____
as we want. It might be expensive. When it becomes possible to do a spirit transfer, they will figure out
(42) _____ to do them automatically. So we will be able to reside within whichever duplicate we want,
whenever we want.
Miniature robots will be built to travel through your blood (43) _____ and repair damage. Also,
larger robots will be used when you are sick. When you have an upset stomach, you will (44) _____ a
very small cherry tasting robot which will travel through your stomach taking video of the mess. It will
be set up like a video game, so you can control the exploring and the selection of images. Then you can
replay the video to help a doctor (45) _____ your illness, or to prove to your employer that you really,
were sick.
1. A. variety B. change C. difference D. appearance
2. A. region B. place C. role D. parts
3. A. brain B. limb C. skull D. liver
4. A. such B. as C. so D. but
5. A. experience B. memories C. actions D. health
6. A. long B. far C. much D. soon
7. A. what B. when C. why D. how
8. A. line B. creek C. stream D. river
9. A. swallow B. chew C. vomit D. drink
10. A. notice B. diagnose C. watch D. observe
B. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
Consider activities that most take for granted, particularly those who live in industrialized nations:
drinking a glass of water; driving a car or traveling by mass transportation; living in a decent house or
apartment; using modern household appliances; using tools to build, fix and repair; even breathing
fresh air. These activities improve our quality of life. Have you considered that to do all of the above
requires the availability of natural resources, whether used as raw materials or in finished products?
The United Nations predicts that the global population will increase from the present 6.65 billion
to 7.95 billion by the year 2025. At the same time, the world is becoming more prosperous. The
average person is consuming more food, water, energy and metals. Multiple millions in nations that
were once poor are now moving into the middle class. They are driving cars, acquiring household
appliances, using electronic gadgets and adopting high-protein diets, similar to Western industrialized
nations. The subject of natural resources has been in the news for years. The media has long reported
that the world's supply of oil, minerals, fresh water, and lumber are in danger of running out. Yet very
few people take this seriously.
Within the next 50 years, the world's population is projected to rise by 40%. This growth, coupled
with increasing industrialization and urbanization, will result in greater demand for water. Water will
become much scarcer. The United Nations figures suggest that there are around 300 potential conflicts
over water all over the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), about one-sixth of
the world's population lacks access to clean water, while 40% are without access to proper sanitation
services.
46.Which future problems are referred in the text?
A. industrialization and transportation B. natural resources and water
C. household appliances and food D. cars and tools
47.The first paragraph means that _______.
A. all things that make our lives convenient and comfortable need natural resources
B. people who live in industrialized countries travel everywhere by car
C. people can enjoy more and more fresh air in the future
d. we need more finished products than raw materials
48.According to the second paragraph, _______.
A. population will decrease B. many people will become poorer
C. people use more food and energy D. there will be no poor people
49.Natural resources _______.
A. will never be used up
B. have not ever been mentioned by the media
C. have been the subject of the media for many years
d. are being renovated .
50.According to the text, _______.
A. industrialization and urbanization have greater demand for water
B. clean water is always available for everybody all the -time
C. we will find more and more sources of safe water
D. everybody on earth :will be supplied enough safe water in the future
TEST 3
I. Phonetics
* Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
1. A. any B. daddy C. cat D. chat
2. A. talked B. passed C. called D. washed
* Choose the word that has the stress differently from that of the other words.
3. A. hopelessness B. athletics C. resident D. tolerance
4. A. information B. necessary C. scientific D. automatic
5. A. diagnostic B. preparation C. technology D. transportation
II. Choose A, B, C, or D that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined
part, or has a close meaning to the. original one.
6. This room__________since I was born.
A. has been painted B. was painted C. painted D. has painted
7. Have you seen the Titanic yet? _ No, I haven’t. I__________it next Saturday.
A. would see B. will see C. am going to see D. see
8. After__________dinner, I often watch TV.
A. ate B. eat C. eaten D. eating
9. Tom said that he __________his motorbike the day before.
A. had lost B. lost C. has lost D. lose
10.Do you believe__________God?
A. at B. of C. about D. in
11.Air and water are necessary__________us.
A. of B. for C. with D. to
12.The beautiful woman has a busy__________life.
A. society B. socialize C. social D. socializing
13.Do you think doing the household chores is the__________of the women only?
A. responsibly B. responsible C. responsibility D. responsive
14.He did some odd jobs at home__________.
A. disappointment B. disappointedly C. disappointed D. disappoint
15. “I have bought you a toy. Happy birthday to you!” –“__________”
A. What a lovely toy! Thanks. B. Have a nice day!
C. The same to you! D. What a pity!
16. “ Your hairstyle is terrific, Cindy” – “__________”
A. It’s nice B. You’re welcome C. Not at all D. Thanks, Peter
17.I spoke very slowly __________he didn’t understand English very well.
A. to B. so that C. because D. so
18. “I’m going away tomorrow, mother.”_ Leo told his mother that_______away the__________.
A. he was going / following day C. I was going / day after
B. I’m going / day after D. he’s going / following day
19. “ It was nice of you to give me the present. Thank you” Ben said to Mary.
_Ben thanked Mary__________the present.
A. of giving him C. for giving him
B. it had been nice of her to give him D. that she had been nice to give him
20.Shakespeare wrote “ Romeo and Juliet” in 1605.
A. “ Romeo and Juliet” were written by Shakespeare in1605
B. “ Romeo and Juliet” was written by Shakespeare in 1605.
C. “ Romeo and Juliet” was written in 1605 by Shakespeare.
D. “ Romeo and Juliet” were written in 1605 by Shakespeare
21.The hurricane has totally destroyed the villages._ The villages__________by the hurricane.
A. have been totally destroyed C. have totally been destroyed
B. has been totally destroyed D. has totally been destroyed
22.My sister is often sick because she doesn’t do physical exercise.
A. If my sister does physical exercise, she won’t often be sick.
B. If my sister isn’t physical exercise, she does sick.
C. If my sister did physical exercise, she wouldn’t often be sick.
D. If my sister wasn’t physical exercise, she would do sick.
23.The river from__________we get our water- supply is nearly empty.
A. whose B. that C. where D. which
24.My father wants to speak to you. You met him yesterday.
_ My father__________you met yesterday, wants to speak to you.
A. , whose B. , whom C. whom D. that
25.In spite of his poorness, he is honest.
A. Although he is poor, he is honest. C. Despite he is poor, he is honest.
B. Although he is poor, but he is honest. D. In spite of he is poor, he is honest.
26.He only accepted the job__________the high salary.
A. though B. because C. because of D. in spite of
27.Did you read__________novel I lent you__________last week?
A. ф / in B. a / ф C. ф /on D. the/ф
28.__________rich should help__________poor and__________disabled.
A. a / a / a B. the / the / the C. ф / ф / ф D. the / the / ф
29.The man who is speaking to John is my brother.
A. The man spoke to John is my brother. B. The man is speaking to John is my brother.
C. The man spoken to John is my brother. D. The man speaking to John is my brother.
30.He read The Old Man and The Sea, a novel__________by Ernest Hemingway.
A. written B. writing C. which written D. that wrote
IV. A. Read the passage below and choose the best answer ( A, B, C or D ) to each question.
The habits of those who constantly play video games are very important to people working in
video-game industry. If video games are going to one of the most attractive features of future
interactive systems, it is essential for producers to know what types of games to make, how best to
present such games on interactive video, and how to ensure that such games maintain their fascination
for people. Above all, it is vital to build up detailed profiles of people who are addicted to video games.
Until recently, the chief market for video games has been boys aged eight to fifteen. The
fascination for interactive video games is seen in its purest form in this group. Video games appeal to
some deep instinct in boys who find it impossible to tear themselves from them. Schoolwork is ignored,
health is damaged and even eating habits are affected. Girls of the same age, however, are entirely
different, demonstrating far greater freedom from the hold of video games. Quite simply, they can take
video games in their strike, being able to play them when they want and then leave them alone.
31.Producers of video games are keen on __________.
A. finding the best ways of continuing to attract people
B. developing computer techniques in making such games
C. learning about drug to which people are addicted
D. designing ways
32.The people who are most attracted to video games are __________.
A. young adult women C. girls between eight and fifteen
B. boys from eight to fifteen years old D. supermarket assistants
33.__________have different attitude towards playing video games.
A. Adult men and women C. Girls and boys above eight
B. Boys and girls from eight to fifteen D. Girls and boys below eight
34.The addiction to video games can be so powerful that it can __________.
A. separate boys from girls C. destroy people’s instincts
B. make people relaxing D. make people physically ill.
35.Compared with boys of the same age, girls are __________.
A. more intelligent than boys C. more concentrated on video games
B. more addicted to video games D. less affected by video games
B. Choose the word or phrase ( A, B, C or D ) that best fits the blank space in the following
passage.
Speech is one of the most important ways of communicating. It consists of far more than just
(36)_________noises. To talk or to (37)_________by other people, we have to master a language, that
is, we have to use combinations of sound that (38)_________for a particular object or idea.
Communication (39)_________impossible if everyone (40)_________up their own language.
36.A. makes B. make C. to make D. making
37.A. understanding B. understand C. be understood D. be understandable
38.A. to stand B. stand C. stands D. standing
39.A. is B. will be C. would be D. was
40.A. made B. makes C. make D. will make
TEST 4
I. Phonetics
A. Choose the word that is stressed differently from the rest.
1. A. hospital B. inflation C. policy D. constantly
2. A. government B. consumer C. domestic D. production
3. A. priority B. industry C. subsidy D. qualify
B. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest.
4. A. choice B. chemist C. each D. achieve
5. A. applicant B. identity C. indicate D. chemistry
II. Choose A, B, C, or D that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined
part, or has a close meaning to the. original one.
6. If I feel too excited to sleep, I ________ reading one of our reports.
A. will try B. try C. would try D. would have tried
7. If he ________ well on the training course last year, he ________ offered the promotion now.
A. had done / would be B. had done / would have done
C. did / would be D. did / will be
8. What time would we get there ________ the subway?
A. we took B. if we took
C. unless we take D. provided that we take
9. He took me to the college ________.
A. he used to study B. in that he used to study
C. where he used to study D. which he used to study
10.________ school is very important for ________ country to develop.
A. The / a B. ø / a C. The/ ø D. ø / ø
11.He has been learning hard to prepare ________ the coming final exam.
A. for B. with C. on D. over
12.________ the end of the course, the students have to take an exam on four basic skills of the target
language.
A. In B. At C. On D. To
13.They are university professors who specialize ________ the history of the Russian empire.
14.Tell me the day ________ you want to leave.
A. which B. in which C. that D. when
15.Of my students, Betty is the only one ________ has found a job.
A. whom B. which C. that D. whose
16.Have you ever visited New York harbor, ________ the famous Statue of Liberty stands?
A. which B. where C. that D. over which
17.The man and his dogs ________ were buried in the demolished building after the earthquake have
just been rescued safely.
A. which B. who C. that D. whom
18.GCSE courses are ____ in a variety of subjects which are usually decided by the students
themselves.
A. spent B. taken C. made D. looked
19.GCSEs are not compulsory, but they are the most common qualifications taken by 14-16 year-old
students.
A. specialized B. fulfilled C. applied D. required
20.It is often a good idea to start with small, easily ________ goals.
A. achievable B. achieve C. achievement D. achiever
21.To my _______, I was not offered the job.
A. happiness B. dream C. joy D. disappointment
22.The Eiffel Tower ________ design was revolutionary at its time, is still a marvelous structure.
A. which B. that C. whose D. of which
23.Many children are under such a high ________of learning that they do not feel happy at school.
A. recommendation B. interview C. pressure D. concentration
24.________, he walked to the station.
A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired
C. In spite being tired D. Despite tired
25.Has the letters which I want been typed yet?
A B C D
26.When GCSEs are taken in secondary school, they can often combined with other
A B C D
qualifications, or diplomas.
27.If you have already decided on a course that you would like to study at university,
A B
or we recommend that you take a look at the course requirements first.
C D
28.If I / not / television / I / hear / burglar alarm / off
A. If I hadn’t watched the television, I had heard the burglar alarm go off.
B. If I didn’t watch the television, I had heard the burglar alarm go off.
C. If I hadn’t watched the television, I would have heard the burglar alarm go off.
D. If I hadn’t watch the television, I would hear the burglar alarm go off.
D. He suffers from a rare tropical disease which he contracts while in Africa.
29.Laser / device / concentrate / light waves / intense beam.
A. Laser is a device concentrates light waves into an intense light beam.
B. The laser is a device to concentrate light waves to an intense light beam.
C. The laser is a device which concentrates light waves and an intense light beam.
D. Laser is a device which concentrates light waves into an intense light beam.
30.That book / very thick / belong / younger sister.
A. That book, what is very thick, belongs to my younger sister.
B. That book, that is very thick, belongs to my younger sister.
C. That book, which is very thick, belongs to my younger sister.
D. That book, which is very thick, belongs my younger sister.
III. Reading comprehension
A. Read the passage and choose the best answers:
…Never say anything negative about past experiences, employers, or courses or professors.
Always think of something positive about an experience and talk about that. You should also be
__(41)__. If you are genuinely interested __(42)__ the job, let the interviewer know that.
One of the best ways to show you are keen on a job is to demonstrate that you have researched the
organization prior to the interview. You can also __(43)__ interest by asking questions about the job,
the organization, and its service and products. The best way to impress an employer is to ask questions
that build your interview discussion. This shows you are interested and __(44)__ close attention to the
interviewer. It is a good idea to prepare a few questions in advance, but an insightful comment based on
your conversation can make an even stronger statement. At the __(45)__ of the interview, it is
appropriate for you to ask when you may expect to hear from the employer.
31.A. enthusiasm B. enthusiasticC. enthusiastically D. enthusiast
32.A. with B. for C. on D. in
33.A. appear B. conceal C. show D. cover
34.A. pay B. choose C. make D. spend
35.A. close B. final C. end D. finish
B. Read the passage and choose the best answers:
University Entrance Examination is very important to Vietnamese students. High school
graduates have to take it and get high results to be admitted to universities. The pressure on the
candidates remains very high despite the measures that have been taken to reduce the heat around these
exams, since securing a place in a state university is considered a major step towards a successful
career for young people, especially those from rural areas or disadvantaged families. In the year 2004,
it was estimated that nearly 1 million Vietnamese students took the University Entrance Examination,
but on average only 1 out of 5 candidates succeeded. Normally, candidates take 3 exam subjects, and
each lasts 180 minutes for the fixed group of subjects they choose. There are 4 fixed groups of subjects:
Group A: Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry; Group B: Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology;
Group C: Literature, History, and Geography; Group D: Literature, Foreign Language, and
Mathematics.
In addition to universities, there are community colleges, art and technology institutes,
professional secondary schools, and vocational schools which offer degrees or certificates from a-few-
month to 2-year courses.
According to Vietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training, there are currently 23 non-public
universities, accounting for 11% of the total number of universities. These non-public universities are
currently training 119,464 students or 11.7% of the total number of students. The government is
planning to increase the number of non-public universities to 30% by 2007.
36.University Entrance Examination in Vietnam is very _________.
A. interesting B. stressful C. free D. easy
37.The word those refers to _________.
A. exam subjects B. young people C. universities D.
examinations
38.In 2004, the proportion of the students who got success in University Entrance Examination was
about _________ percent.
A. 5 B. 10 C. 20 D. 50
39.Which sentence refers to the University Entrance Examination in Vietnam?
A. Students find it easy to get success in the University Entrance Examination.
B. Maths is compulsory in the University Entrance Examination.
C. Students are not allowed to choose their exam subjects.
D. There are four fixed groups of exam subjects for students to choose.
40.According to the passage, _________.
A. the Vietnamese government will close all non-public universities by next year
B. the Vietnamese government does not appreciate non-public universities
C. the Vietnamese government encourages the establishment of non-public universities
D. Vietnamese students have no alternative to continue their higher study besides universities
TEST 5
I. Phonetics
Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
1. A. family B. can C. party D . graduate
2. A. high B. advice C. guide D . river
3. A. pleasure B. please C. easy D. leave
Choose the word that has the stress differently from that of the other words.
4. A. informal B. provide C. problem D. supply
5. A. employment B. different C. president D. evident
Choose the best answer to complete the blank in each of the following sentences.
6. My father helps my mother with the housework. He proves to be _______, especially when my
mother is sick.
A. support B. supporting C. supportive D. supported
7. You give a ________ party in your new house to celebrate moving into it.
A. housekeeping B. house guest C. house coming D.
housewarming
8. Anna made a lot of mistakes because she was ________________.
A. inattentive B. unattentive C. imattentive D. disattentive
9. It was so noisy that I couldn’t concentrate ________ my lesson.
A. in B. at C. from D. on
10. Nowadays, the divorce rate is higher than it used to be________ young people are allowed to
decide on their marriage.
A. despite B. but C. even though D. in spite of
11. The farmers in my village often________ their work very early in the morning.
A. beginning B. is beginning C. begins D. begin
12. Americans often say “Thank you” when you help them ________ something.
A. do B. makes C. to doing D. doing
13. The workers________ go to work late last week.
A. use to B. used C. used to D. were used to
14. Today, the scientists in the world________ research on Aids.
A. doing B. does C. make D. are doing
15. Your________ must be typed into 3 copies to hand in for our company.
A. applicants B. application C. applicating D. applying
16. ________ Ms Linda’s application for the job was refused, she felt very disappointed.
A. As soon as B. Before C. While D. When
17. The Browns got used to________ in the countryside.
A. live B. be lived C. life D. the life
18. Bird flu________ by the virus H5N1.
A. are caused B. is causing C. is caused D. caused
19. After he ________ his English course, he went to England to continue his study.
A. finish B. finishes C. finished D. had finished
20. - Go to the cinema in the evening with me. - Let me ask my parents ________ permission.
A. for B. about C. with D. to
21. We ________ for Hanoi on the earliest plane tomorrow.
A. leave B. are leaving C. were leaving D. will have left
22. _________ his poor health, Mr Brown still works hard to support his family.
A. Despite of B. Despite C. Although D. Because of
23. - Must I also include my official high school transcripts?
- Yes. Remember that they _________ translated into English and certified by appropriate authorities.
A. can be B. will be C. may be D. must be
24. ________ he tried hard, he didn’t succeed in his work.
A. Despite B. Inspite of C. But D. Though
25. Why didn’t you listen to me ________ I was talking to you?
A. while B. until C. by the time D. whenever
26. What will you do when you graduate ________ high school?
A. for B. from C. in D. to
27. When we were kids, we ________ understand the importance of choosing a career.
A. don’t B. won’t C. didn’t D. weren’t
28. Mary and I are looking forward ________ you.
A. of seeing B. for seeing C. to seeing D. to se
29. When we were kids, we ________ understand the importance of choosing a carrer.
A. don’t B. won’t C. didn’t D. weren’t
30. Your TOEFL score ________ to the admissions office.
A. must submit B. can be submitted C. must be submitted D. can submit
Read the passage below and choose the best answer ( A, B, C or D ) to each question.
Most young couples have meals regularly in their parents’ home with little or no pay, and give
their children to the care of old couple free of charge. Investigations have shown that parents of many
couples don’t mind providing meals and caring for their children. However, this practice shouldn’t
become an accepted social custom.
The old couples’ expense on food has already increased while young couples spend more on
clothing and furnishing and less on food. If this trend continues, many young couples might take these
privileges for granted and become more dependent.
It is not the right for young peoples to make the use of the old couples’ love, not only because our
nation is well–known for its special respect paid to the elderly , but also because the young must
become independent. What young people should do is to become more considerate towards their old
parents. After years of hard work, they are worthy of such consideration.
31. Most married young couples _______________ .
A. live in with their parents
B. have meals regularly in their parents’ home for they have little or no fee
C. have not become independent completely
D. pay no respect to the elderly
32. The writer thinks it is _________for old couples to provide meals or care for their married children.
A. wrong B. an accepted social custom
C. right D. understandable
33. According to the passage, young couple should ___________ .
A. spend less on clothing and furnishing and more on food
B. look after their children themselves
C. be less demanding and more caring towards their old parents
D. pay for the meals they have in their parents home
34. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. What troubles young people most is that no one will look after their children except their own
parents.
B. The reason why young couples depend on their parents to different degree is that their home is
smaller.
C. Old couple should give money to their children instead of providing meals or caring for
them.
D. It would be natural that if young couples went on depending on their old parents they would
have to provide meals and caring for their children when they get married.
35. This article is particularly written for ______________ .
A. old couples B. both young and old couples
C. young couples D. young couples’ children
Choose the word or phrase ( A, B, C or D ) that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
When my parents married, they rented a small house and they didn’t have a lot of money for
furniture. The kitchen had a sink for washing up and a cooker, but that was all. They (36)_______ an
old table and chair from the market. They borrowed a sofa which was (37)_______ old, but they
covered it with modern materials so it was bright and cheerful.
Outside, there was a small garden (38)_______ the house, but in front of it there was only the
road. Luckily the road wasn’t busy, so I could cross it to reach the park on the opposite side. We lived
there (39)_______ I was ten and we were very happy. We had to move house because it was too small
when my twin sisters were born. We all (40)_______ sad when we left.
36. A. bought B. sold C. became D. brought
37. A. more B. also C. even D. little
38. A. before B. through C. by D. behind
39. A. when B. after C. until D. to
40. A. spent B. thought C. had D. felt
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
41. In spite of my father is old, he still goes to work.
A B C D
42. The result of that test must be inform before August.
A B C D
43. She has disappeared three days ago, and they are still looking for her now.
A B C D
44. My little daughter is going to being taken to day care center.
A B C D
45.There are also many single mothers and single fathers which are raising children by themselves.
A B C D
Choose the sentence that is similar in meaning to the one given.
46. “They are playing soccer now.” The passive voice is:
A. Soccer is played now B. Soccer is being played now
C. Soccer are being played now D. Soccer is be played now
47.”No parking” It means:
A. There is no park here B. You can’t go to the park here
C. You are not allowed to park your car here D. There’s not enough space for parking
here
48. It rains so we can’t go to school
A. If it rains, I could go to school B. If it didn’t rain, I could go to school
C. If it not rain, I could go to school D. If it rains, I can go to school
49. “Open your book” the reported speech is:
A. I told him to open his book B. I told him open his book
C. I told him opening his book D. I told him to open your book
50. He asked me how I earned my living.
A. He wanted to know what my job was. B. He wanted to know how I lived.
C. He wanted to know how I enjoyed my life.
D. He wanted to know how much I got for a
salary
KEYs
TEST 1
I. Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest.
1. A. information B. necessary C. scientific D. automatic
2. A. diagnostic B. preparation C. technology D. transportation
3. A. never B. follow C. pilot D. reply
4. A. fiction B. office C. machine D. expert
5. A. camera B. computer C. vegetable D. everything
Choose a, b, c, or d that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined part,
or has a close meaning to the original one.
6. People used to know more or less how their children would live.
A. almost B. generally C. lately D. definitely
7. Our children should be educated and trained well enough to perform the _______ jobs of
contemporary society.
A. safe B. diagnostic C. fiction D. high-tech
8. Two thousand people are _______ as having cancer of the mouth every year; and 60 per cent of
them will die within five years.
A. regarded B. diagnosed C. checked D. killed
9. John has sent five letters to his friend but he has not received any reply.
A. information B. postscript C. letter D. answer
10. Peter is so _____ that he never thinks of anything bad and unsuccessful.
A. optimistic B. disappointed C. pessimistic D. keen
11. In case of _______, you can call me at the office.
A. fiction B. automation C. urgency D. importance
12. I sometimes read _______ fictions in my spare time.
A. science B. scientific C. scientist D. scientifically
13. _______ surely leads to the loss of many factory jobs.
A. Automatic B. Automation C. Automate d. Automatically
14. We needed some more money for the _______ work and Peter promised to help us.
A. prepare B. preparation C. preparatory D. prepared
15. I cannot really imagine what _______ world will be like.
A. a b. an C. the D. Ø
16. _______ United States is _______ world's biggest consumer of energy.
A. The / the B. Ø / a C. An / the C. The / Ø
17. Miss Linda speaks _______ Chinese very well although she is from _______ UK.
A. the / Ø B. a / Ø C. the / an D. Ø / the
18. We sometimes have _______ pizza for _______ lunch.
A. the / a B. Ø / Ø C. a / the D. the / the
19. Which is _______ highest mountain in the world?
A a B. an C. the d. Ø
20. She had not studied well, ______ fortunately she passed the final exam.
A. although B. but C. despite d. in spite of
21. _______ we have worked overtime for weeks, we have not completed the project.
A. In spite of B. Even though the fact that
C. Despite D. Despite the fact that
22. Although she has live in London for three years, _______.
A. but she cannot speak English B. she cannot speak English
C. but cannot speak English D. and cannot speak English
23. In spite _______ his did not get the highest grade in the final exam.
A. of his intelligence B he was intelligent
C. his intelligence d. of he was intelligent
24. We had the school picnic _______.
A. even though the rain B. despite of the rain
C. although it raining D. in spite of the rain
25. She looked _______ to see who was going _______ her.
A. round / after b. up / off c. at / to D. for / with
26. She is a friendly girl who gets _______ everyone she meets.
A. out of B. on with C. away from D. into
27. I had my sister take care _____ my children while I was _____ business.
A. with / for B. in / away C. for / in D. of / on
28. He took a lot of interest _______ our work and he promised to help us _______ any troubles.
A. in / with B. for / on C. about / at D. for / from
29. Are you very familiar _______ that new device?
A. upon B. over C. with C. for
30. According _______ the US Census Bureau the world's population will reach 7.6 billion people
by 2020.
A. to B. in C. for D. through
Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
III. Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.
The interview is one of the most important (31) _____ in the job search process. When an
employer invites you to an interview, he/she is indicating an (32) _____ in yourself. The interview
gives both of you the opportunity to (33) _____ enough information to determine if you are a good "fit"
for each other. Think of an interview as a highly focused professional conversation. You should (34)
_____ the limited amount of time you have learning about the employer's needs and discuss the ways
you can meet these needs. In many cases, you will interview at least, twice before being employed for a
(35) _____. Once in a brief screening interview and at least once again in a (36) _____ serious meeting
when you may also talk to many of your potential coworkers.
A job interview is a strategic conversation with a purpose. Your goal is to show the employer that
you have the (37) _____, background, and ability to do the job and that you can successfully fit into the
organization. The interview is also your (38) _____ to gather information about the job, the
organization, and future career opportunities to figure out if the position and work environment are (39)
_____ for you. Most employers do not hire people based on certificates or diplomas alone. Personality,
(40) ______, enthusiasm, a positive outlook, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills
count heavily in the selection process.
31.A. parts B. roles C. fields D. facts
32.A. interest B. interesting C. interested D. interestingly
33.A. fill B. change C. exchange D. translate
34A. make B. spend C. post D. apply
35.A. condition B. location C. satisfaction D. position
36.A. most B. mostly C. more D. more than
37.A. skills B. aspects C. appearances D. weaknesses
38.A. fates B. feasts C. lucks D. opportunities
39.Aa. fit B. right C. accurate D. exact
40.A. confide B. confidence C. confident D. confidently
TEST 2
I. Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest.
28. A. machine B. change C. children D. lunch
29. A. reply B. safely C. quickly D. yearly
30. A. follow B. show C. allow D. slow
31. A. noisy B. Brazil C. lazy D. pizza ['pi:stə]
32. A. grown B. own C. known D. down
II. Choose A, B, C, or D that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined
part, or has a close meaning to the. original one.
33. _______ refers to books and stories about imaginary people and events, rather than books about
real people or events.
A. Science B. Fiction C. Reference d. Dictionary
34. He ___ of being a famous journalist, but he is not really keen on learning.
A. daydreams B. prepares C. chooses d. needs
35. I did not have enough lexical knowledge to _______ that article from Vietnamese into English.
A. translate B. convert C. transmit D. reform
36. He fixed his eyes to the computer _______ without paying attention to what happened around.
a. slide B. curtain C. layer D. screen
37. Those books are necessary for your thesis. They are really _______.
A. inform B. information C. informer D. informative
38. The Japanese are _______ at lowering manufacturing costs.
A. expert B. expertise C. expertly D. expertised
39. After a nature disaster, there is always an ____ need for food and water.
A. urgent B. urge C. urgently D. urgency
40. I am still not accustomed _______ the weather in London. Except _______ weather, I like
everything there.
A. up / over B. on / with C. to / for D. with / from
41. I'll be ready to leave _______ about twenty minutes. Please come and pick me to the station.
a. away / toward B. in / up C. for / on D. at / out
42. Computers have had a great effect _____ our lives since its appearance.
A. on B. at C. for D. to
43. Don't keep shouting _______ me. I hate it.
A. in B. for C. with D. at
44. What's the matter _______ you? You look pale and tired?
A. on B. with C. for D. upon
45. We are tired _______ doing the same work day after day.
A. of B. up C. for D. over
46. _______ the plane took off late, we still reached our destination on time.
a. Though B. In spite C. Despite D. As though
47. He had a terrible cold _______ he insisted on going swimming.
a. despite B. although C. in spite of D. but
48. _______ I became a millionaire, I would carryon working.
A. Even though B. Despite of C. In spite D. Although that
49. _______, he managed to complete the race.
A. In spite he was severely hurt B. Despite he was severely hurt
C. Even though being severely hurt D. Despite being severely hurt
50. In spite _______, we understood most of what he was saying.
A. of he was lisping B. his lisp (sự nói ngọng, tật nói ngọng) C. of his lisp d. he was lisping
51. Mary is ____ independent woman with ____ wise and ____ enthusiasm.
A. an / Ø / Ø B. a / the / the C. the / a / an D. Ø / a / the
52. One of _______ students said, "_______ professor is late today."
A. the / A B. the / The C. Ø / A D. a / Ø
53. Peter, likes to play ______ volleyball, but he is not _______ good player.
A. the / B. Ø / a C. the / the d. a / the
54. My daughter is learning to play _______ violin at _______ school.
A. the / a B. a/ the C. the / Ø D. Ø / the
55. .The telephone _______ by Alexander Graham Bell.
A. is invented B. is inventing C. invented d. was invented
56. .Lots of houses _______ by the earthquake.
A. are destroying B. destroyed C. were destroying D. were destroyed
30.In the US the first stage of compulsory education _______ as elementary education.
A. to be generally known B. is generally known
C. generally known D. is generally knowing
III. Error Identification.
31In 2030, how we will provide for the food, land, and energy needs of a
A B (will be provided) C
global population of over 8 billion?
D
32.Many people are afraid that in the future there will be no space leaving
A B C(left)
for human beings and they express the idea of robots replacing human beings.
D
33.Human beings enjoy their life with more and more progress of science
A
and technological, but it is also very necessary to think more about the
B(technology) C
problems that modern machines and devices may cause.
D
34.Cars of the future will be using advanced technology to perform such
A B C
functions as automatic cruise control, hazardous object avoidance, self-
parking but driverless transportation.
D (and)
35.In the future smart cars will also be intelligent enough to avoid
A B
pedestrians bicycle riders and others whom are not driving automobiles.
C D(who/that)
IV. Reading comprehension
A. Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.
Over the next 20 to 50 years, it will become harder to tell the (36) _____ between the human and
the machine. All, body (37) _____ will be replaceable. Computers will function like the human (38)
_____ with the ability to recognize feelings and respond in a feeling way. They will then produce fake
people. We will then be able to create a machine duplicate of ourselves (39) _____ we will appear to be
alive long after we are dead. Maybe a few decades later, a way will be found to transfer our spirit,
including our (40) _____ and thoughts, to the new body. Then we can choose to live for as (41) _____
as we want. It might be expensive. When it becomes possible to do a spirit transfer, they will figure out
(42) _____ to do them automatically. So we will be able to reside within whichever duplicate we want,
whenever we want.
Miniature robots will be built to travel through your blood (43) _____ and repair damage. Also,
larger robots will be used when you are sick. When you have an upset stomach, you will (44) _____ a
very small cherry tasting robot which will travel through your stomach taking video of the mess. It will
be set up like a video game, so you can control the exploring and the selection of images. Then you can
replay the video to help a doctor (45) _____ your illness, or to prove to your employer that you really,
were sick.
36.A. variety B. change C. difference D. appearance
37.A. region B. place C. role D. parts
38.A. brain B. limb C. skull D. liver
39.A. such B. as C. so D. but
40.A. experience B. memories C. actions D. health
41.A. long B. far C. much D. soon
42.A. what B. when C. why D. how
43.A. line B. creek C. stream D. river
44. A. swallow B. chew C. vomit nôn, mửa, tống D. drink
45 A. notice B. diagnose C. watch D. observe
B. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
Consider activities that most take for granted, particularly those who live in industrialized nations:
drinking a glass of water; driving a car or traveling by mass transportation; living in a decent house or
apartment; using modern household appliances; using tools to build, fix and repair; even breathing
fresh air. These activities improve our quality of life. Have you considered that to do all of the above
requires the availability of natural resources, whether used as raw materials or in finished products?
The United Nations predicts that the global population will increase from the present 6.65 billion
to 7.95 billion by the year 2025. At the same time, the world is becoming more prosperous. The
average person is consuming more food, water, energy and metals. Multiple millions in nations that
were once poor are now moving into the middle class. They are driving cars, acquiring household
appliances, using electronic gadgets and adopting high-protein diets, similar to Western industrialized
nations. The subject of natural resources has been in the news for years. The media has long reported
that the world's supply of oil, minerals, fresh water, and lumber are in danger of running out. Yet very
few people take this seriously.
Within the next 50 years, the world's population is projected to rise by 40%. This growth, coupled
with increasing industrialization and urbanization, will result in greater demand for water. Water will
become much scarcer. The United Nations figures suggest that there are around 300 potential conflicts
over water all over the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), about one-sixth of
the world's population lacks access to clean water, while 40% are without access to proper sanitation
services.
46.Which future problems are referred in the text?
A. industrialization and transportation B. natural resources and water
C. household appliances and food D. cars and tools
47.The first paragraph means that _______.
A. all things that make our lives convenient and comfortable need natural resources
B. people who live in industrialized countries travel everywhere by car
C. people can enjoy more and more fresh air in the future
d. we need more finished products than raw materials
48.According to the second paragraph, _______.
A. population will decrease B. many people will become poorer
C. people use more food and energy D. there will be no poor people
49.Natural resources _______.
A. will never be used up
B. have not ever been mentioned by the media
C. have been the subject of the media for many years
D. are being renovated . nâng cấp, cải tiến, đổi mới, sửa chữa lại
50.According to the text, _______.
A. industrialization and urbanization have greater demand for water
B. clean water is always available for everybody all the -time
C. we will find more and more sources of safe water
D. everybody on earth :will be supplied enough safe water in the future
TEST 3
I. Phonetics
* Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
41.A. any B. daddy C. cat D. chat
42.A. talked B. passed C. called D. washed
* Choose the word that has the stress differently from that of the other words.
43.A. hopelessness B. athletics C. resident D. tolerance
44.A. information B. necessary C. scientific D. automatic
45.A. diagnostic B. preparation C. technology D. transportation
II. Choose A, B, C, or D that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined
part, or has a close meaning to the. original one.
46.This room__________since I was born.
A. has been painted B. was paintedC. painted D. has painted
47.Have you seen the Titanic yet? _ No, I haven’t. I__________it next Saturday.
A. would see B. will see C. am going to see D. see
48.After__________dinner, I often watch TV.
A. ate B. eat C. eaten D. eating
49.Tom said that he __________his motorbike the day before.
A. had lost B. lost C. has lost D. lose
50.Do you believe__________God?
A. at B. of C. about D. in
51.Air and water are necessary__________us.
A. of B. for C. with D. to
52.The beautiful woman has a busy__________life.
A. society B. socialize C. social D. socializing
53.Do you think doing the household chores is the__________of the women only?
A. responsibly B. responsible C. responsibility D. responsive
54.He did some odd jobs at home__________.
A. disappointment B. disappointedly C. disappointed D. disappoint
55. “I have bought you a toy. Happy birthday to you!” –“__________”
A. What a lovely toy! Thanks. B. Have a nice day!
C. The same to you! D. What a pity!
56. “ Your hairstyle is terrific, Cindy” – “__________”
A. It’s nice B. You’re welcome C. Not at all D. Thanks, Peter
57.I spoke very slowly __________he didn’t understand English very well.
A. to B. so that C. because D. so
58. “I’m going away tomorrow, mother.”_ Leo told his mother that_______away the__________.
A. he was going / following day C. I was going / day after
B. I’m going / day after D. he’s going / following day
59. “ It was nice of you to give me the present. Thank you” Ben said to Mary.
_Ben thanked Mary__________the present.
A. of giving him C. for giving him
B. it had been nice of her to give him D. that she had been nice to give him
60.Shakespeare wrote “ Romeo and Juliet” in 1605.
A. “ Romeo and Juliet” were written by Shakespeare in1605
B. “ Romeo and Juliet” was written by Shakespeare in 1605.
C. “ Romeo and Juliet” was written in 1605 by Shakespeare.
D. “ Romeo and Juliet” were written in 1605 by Shakespeare
61.The hurricane has totally destroyed the villages._ The villages__________by the hurricane.
A. have been totally destroyed C. have totally been destroyed
B. has been totally destroyed D. has totally been destroyed
62.My sister is often sick because she doesn’t do physical exercise.
A. If my sister does physical exercise, she won’t often be sick.
B. If my sister isn’t physical exercise, she does sick.
C. If my sister did physical exercise, she wouldn’t often be sick.
D. If my sister wasn’t physical exercise, she would do sick.
63.The river from__________we get our water- supply is nearly empty.
A. whose B. that C. where D. which
64.My father wants to speak to you. You met him yesterday.
_ My father__________you met yesterday, wants to speak to you.
A. , whose B. , whom C. whom D. that
65.In spite of his poorness, he is honest.
A. Although he is poor, he is honest. C. Despite he is poor, he is honest.
B. Although he is poor, but he is honest. D. In spite of he is poor, he is honest.
66.He only accepted the job__________the high salary.
A. though B. because C. because of D. in spite of
67.Did you read__________novel I lent you__________last week?
A. ф / in B. a / ф C. ф /on D. the/ф
68.__________rich should help__________poor and__________disabled.
A. a / a / a B. the / the / the C. ф / ф / ф D. the / the / ф
69.The man who is speaking to John is my brother.
A. The man spoke to John is my brother. B. The man is speaking to John is my brother.
C. The man spoken to John is my brother. D. The man speaking to John is my brother.
70.He read The Old Man and The Sea, a novel__________by Ernest Hemingway.
A. written B. writing C. which written D. that wrote
IV. Reading comprehension
A. Read the passage below and choose the best answer ( A, B, C or D ) to each question.
The habits of those who constantly play video games are very important to people working in
video-game industry. If video games are going to one of the most attractive features of future
interactive systems, it is essential for producers to know what types of games to make, how best to
present such games on interactive video, and how to ensure that such games maintain their fascination
for people. Above all, it is vital to build up detailed profiles of people who are addicted to video games.
Until recently, the chief market for video games has been boys aged eight to fifteen. The
fascination for interactive video games is seen in its purest form in this group. Video games appeal to
some deep instinct in boys who find it impossible to tear themselves from them. Schoolwork is ignored,
health is damaged and even eating habits are affected. Girls of the same age, however, are entirely
different, demonstrating far greater freedom from the hold of video games. Quite simply, they can take
video games in their strike, being able to play them when they want and then leave them alone.
71.Producers of video games are keen on __________.
A. finding the best ways of continuing to attract people
B. developing computer techniques in making such games
C. learning about drug to which people are addicted
D. designing ways
72.The people who are most attracted to video games are __________.
A. young adult women C. girls between eight and fifteen
B. boys from eight to fifteen years old D. supermarket assistants
73.__________have different attitude towards playing video games.
A. Adult men and women C. Girls and boys above eight
B. Boys and girls from eight to fifteen D. Girls and boys below eight
74.The addiction to video games can be so powerful that it can __________.
A. separate boys from girls C. destroy people’s instincts
B. make people relaxing D. make people physically ill.
75.Compared with boys of the same age, girls are __________.
A. more intelligent than boys C. more concentrated on video games
B. more addicted to video games D. less affected by video games
B. Choose the word or phrase ( A, B, C or D ) that best fits the blank space in the following
passage.
Speech is one of the most important ways of communicating. It consists of far more than just
(36)_________noises. To talk or to (37)_________by other people, we have to master a language, that
is, we have to use combinations of sound that (38)_________for a particular object or idea.
Communication (39)_________impossible if everyone (40)_________up their own language.
76.A. makes B. make C. to make D. making
77.A. understanding B. understand C. be understood D. be understandable
78.A. to stand B. stand C. stands . standing
79.A. is B. will be C. would be D. was
80.A. made B. makes C. make D. will make
TEST 4
I. Phonetics
Choose the word that is stressed differently from the rest.
41.A. hospital B. inflation C. policy D. constantly
42.A. government B. consumer C. domestic D. production
43.A. priority B. industry C. subsidy D. qualify
* Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest.
44.A. choice B. chemist C. each D. achieve
45.A. applicant B. identity C. indicate D. chemistry
II. Choose A, B, C, or D that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined
part, or has a close meaning to the. original one.
46.If I feel too excited to sleep, I ________ reading one of our reports.
A. will try B. try C. would try D. would have tried
47.If he ________ well on the training course last year, he ________ offered the promotion now.
A. had done / would be B. had done / would have done
C. did / would be D. did / will be
48.What time would we get there ________ the subway?
A. we took B. if we took
C. unless we take D. provided that we take
49.He took me to the college ________.
A. he used to study B. in that he used to study
C. where he used to study D. which he used to study
50.________ school is very important for ________ country to develop.
A. The / a B. ø / a C. The/ ø D. ø / ø
51.He has been learning hard to prepare ________ the coming final exam.
A. for B. with C. on D. over
52.________ the end of the course, the students have to take an exam on four basic skills of the target
language.
A. In B. At C. On D. To
53.They are university professors who specialize ________ the history of the Russian empire.
54.Tell me the day ________ you want to leave.
A. which B. in which C. that D. when
55.Of my students, Betty is the only one ________ has found a job.
A. whom B. which C. that D. whose
56.Have you ever visited New York harbor, ________ the famous Statue of Liberty stands?
A. which B. where C. that D. over which
57.The man and his dogs ________ were buried in the demolished building after the earthquake have
just been rescued safely.
A. which B. who C. that D. whom
58.GCSE courses are ____ in a variety of subjects which are usually decided by the students
themselves.
A. spent B. taken C. made D. looked
59.GCSEs are not compulsory, but they are the most common qualifications taken by 14-16 year-old
students.
A. specialized B. fulfilled C. applied D. required
60.It is often a good idea to start with small, easily ________ goals.
A. achievable B. achieve C. achievement D. achiever
61.To my _______, I was not offered the job.
A. happiness B. dream C. joy D. disappointment
62.The Eiffel Tower ________ design was revolutionary at its time, is still a marvelous structure.
A. which B. that C. whose D. of which
63.Many children are under such a high ________ of learning that they do not feel happy at school.
A. recommendation B. interview C. pressure D. concentration
64.________, he walked to the station.
A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired
C. In spite being tired D. Despite tired
IV. Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correction.
65.Has the letters which I want been typed yet?
A B C D
66.When GCSEs are taken in secondary school, they can often combined with other
A B C D
qualifications, or diplomas.
67.If you have already decided on a course that you would like to study at university,
A B
or we recommend that you take a look at the course requirements first.
C D
V. Choose the sentence that is closest in the meaning to the root one.
68.If I / not / television / I / hear / burglar alarm / off
A. If I hadn’t watched the television, I had heard the burglar alarm go off.
B. If I didn’t watch the television, I had heard the burglar alarm go off.
C. If I hadn’t watched the television, I would have heard the burglar alarm go off.
D. If I hadn’t watch the television, I would hear the burglar alarm go off.
D. He suffers from a rare tropical disease which he contracts while in Africa.
69.Laser / device / concentrate / light waves / intense beam.
A. Laser is a device concentrates light waves into an intense light beam.
B. The laser is a device to concentrate light waves to an intense light beam.
C. The laser is a device which concentrates light waves and an intense light beam.
D. Laser is a device which concentrates light waves into an intense light beam.
70.That book / very thick / belong / younger sister.
A. That book, what is very thick, belongs to my younger sister.
B. That book, that is very thick, belongs to my younger sister.
C. That book, which is very thick, belongs to my younger sister.
D. That book, which is very thick, belongs my younger sister.
71.I did not answer the door even though I knew it was my friend.
A. Unless I knew it was my friend, I would not answer the door.
B. I knew it was my friend, but I did not answer the door.
C. Only when I answered the door did I knew it was my friend.
D. I answered the door since I knew it was my friend.
Read the passage and choose the best answers:
…Never say anything negative about past experiences, employers, or courses or professors.
Always think of something positive about an experience and talk about that. You should also be
__(41)__. If you are genuinely interested __(42)__ the job, let the interviewer know that.
One of the best ways to show you are keen on a job is to demonstrate that you have researched the
organization prior to the interview. You can also __(43)__ interest by asking questions about the job,
the organization, and its service and products. The best way to impress an employer is to ask questions
that build your interview discussion. This shows you are interested and __(44)__ close attention to the
interviewer. It is a good idea to prepare a few questions in advance, but an insightful comment based on
your conversation can make an even stronger statement. At the __(45)__ of the interview, it is
appropriate for you to ask when you may expect to hear from the employer.
72.A. enthusiasm B. enthusiastic C. enthusiastically D. enthusiast
73.A. with B. for C. on D. in
74.A. appear B. conceal C. show D. cover
75.A. pay B. choose C. make D. spend
76.A. close B. final C. end D. finish
Read the passage and choose the best answers:
University Entrance Examination is very important to Vietnamese students. High school
graduates have to take it and get high results to be admitted to universities. The pressure on the
candidates remains very high despite the measures that have been taken to reduce the heat around these
exams, since securing a place in a state university is considered a major step towards a successful
career for young people, especially those from rural areas or disadvantaged families. In the year 2004,
it was estimated that nearly 1 million Vietnamese students took the University Entrance Examination,
but on average only 1 out of 5 candidates succeeded. Normally, candidates take 3 exam subjects, and
each lasts 180 minutes for the fixed group of subjects they choose. There are 4 fixed groups of subjects:
Group A: Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry; Group B: Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology;
Group C: Literature, History, and Geography; Group D: Literature, Foreign Language, and
Mathematics.
In addition to universities, there are community colleges, art and technology institutes,
professional secondary schools, and vocational schools which offer degrees or certificates from a-few-
month to 2-year courses.
According to Vietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training, there are currently 23 non-public
universities, accounting for 11% of the total number of universities. These non-public universities are
currently training 119,464 students or 11.7% of the total number of students. The government is
planning to increase the number of non-public universities to 30% by 2007.
77.University Entrance Examination in Vietnam is very _________.
A. interesting B. stressful C. free D. easy
78.The word those refers to _________.
A. exam subjects B. young people C. universities D.
examinations
79.In 2004, the proportion of the students who got success in University Entrance Examination was
about _________ percent.
A. 5 B. 10 C. 20 D. 50
80.Which sentence refers to the University Entrance Examination in Vietnam?
A. Students find it easy to get success in the University Entrance Examination.
B. Maths is compulsory in the University Entrance Examination.
C. Students are not allowed to choose their exam subjects.
D. There are four fixed groups of exam subjects for students to choose.
81.According to the passage, _________.
A. the Vietnamese government will close all non-public universities by next year
B. the Vietnamese government does not appreciate non-public universities
C. the Vietnamese government encourages the establishment of non-public universities
D. Vietnamese students have no alternative to continue their higher study besides universities
TEST 5
I. Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
1. A. family B. can C. party D . graduate
2. A. high B. advice C. guide D . river
3. A. pleasure B. please C. easy D. leave
Choose the word that has the stress differently from that of the other words.
4. A. informal B. provide C. problem D. supply
5. A. employment B. different C. president D. evident
II. Choose A, B, C, or D that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined
part, or has a close meaning to the. original one.
6. My father helps my mother with the housework. He proves to be _______, especially when my
mother is sick.
A. support B. supporting C. supportive D. supported
7. You give a ________ party in your new house to celebrate moving into it.
A. housekeeping B. house guest C. housecoming D.
housewarming
8. Anna made a lot of mistakes because she was ________________.
A. inattentive B. unattentive C. imattentive D. disattentive
9. It was so noisy that I couldn’t concentrate ________ my lesson.
A. in B. at C. from D. on
10. Nowadays, the divorce rate is higher than it used to be________ young people are allowed to
decide on their marriage.
A. despite B. but C. even though D. in spite of
11. The farmers in my village often________ their work very early in the morning.
A. beginning B. is beginning C. begins D. begin
12. Americans often say “Thank you” when you help them ________ something.
A. do B. makes C. to doing D. doing
13. The workers________ go to work late last week.
A. use to B. used C. used to D. were used to
14. Today, the scientists in the world________ research on Aids.
A. doing B. does C. make D. are doing
15. Your________ must be typed into 3 copies to hand in for our company.
A. applicants B. application C. applicating D. applying
16. ________ Ms Linda’s application for the job was refused, she felt very disappointed.
A. As soon as B. Before C. While D. When
17. The Browns got used to________ in the countryside.
A. live B. be lived C. life D. the life
18. Bird flu________ by the virus H5N1.
A. are caused B. is causing C. is caused D. caused
19. After he ________ his English course, he went to England to continue his study.
A. finish B. finishes C. finished D.had finished
20. - Go to the cinema in the evening with me. - Let me ask my parents ________ permission.
A. for B. about C. with D. to
21. We ________ for Hanoi on the earliest plane tomorrow.
A. leave B. are leaving C. were leaving D. will have left
22. _________ his poor health, Mr Brown still works hard to support his family.
A. Despite of B. Despite C. Although D. Because of
23. - Must I also include my official high school transcripts?
- Yes. Remember that they _________ translated into English and certified by appropriate authorities.
A. can be B. will be C. may be D. must be
24. ________ he tried hard, he didn’t succeed in his work.
A. Despite B. Inspite of C. But D. Though
25. Why didn’t you listen to me ________ I was talking to you?
A. while B. until C. by the time D. whenever
26. What will you do when you graduate ________ high school?
A. for B. from C. in D. to
27. When we were kids, we ________ understand the importance of choosing a career.
A. don’t B. won’t C. didn’t D. weren’t
28. Mary and I are looking forward ________ you.
A. of seeing B. for seeing C. to seeing D. to se
29. When we were kids, we ________ understand the importance of choosing a carrer.
A. don’t B. won’t C. didn’t D. weren’t
30. Your TOEFL score ________ to the admissions office.
A. must submit B. can be submitted C. must be submitted D. can submit
III. Reading comprehension
A. Read the passage below and choose the best answer ( A, B, C or D ) to each question.
Most young couples have meals regularly in their parents’ home with little or no pay, and give
their children to the care of old couple free of charge. Investigations have shown that parents of many
couples don’t mind providing meals and caring for their children. However, this practice shouldn’t
become an accepted social custom.
The old couples’ expense on food has already increased while young couples spend more on
clothing and furnishing and less on food. If this trend continues, many young couples might take these
privileges for granted and become more dependent.
It is not the right for young peoples to make the use of the old couples’ love, not only because our
nation is well–known for its special respect paid to the elderly , but also because the young must
become independent. What young people should do is to become more considerate towards their old
parents. After years of hard work, they are worthy of such consideration.
31. Most married young couples _______________ .
A. live in with their parents
B. have meals regularly in their parents’ home for they have little or no fee
C. have not become independent completely
D. pay no respect to the elderly
32. The writer thinks it is _________for old couples to provide meals or care for their married children.
A. wrong B. an accepted social custom
C. right D. understandable
33. According to the passage, young couple should ___________ .
A. spend less on clothing and furnishing and more on food
B. look after their children themselves
C. be less demanding and more caring towards their old parents
D. pay for the meals they have in their parents home
34. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. What troubles young people most is that no one will look after their children except their own
parents.
B. The reason why young couples depend on their parents to different degree is that their home is
smaller.
C. Old couple should give money to their children instead of providing meals or caring for
them.
