TENSES
Simple pas, pas progressive, present perfect, present perfect progressive or past perfect:
1. Detective: I’m afraid I must ask you both what you (do) …………………… yesterday at 10.30 p.m.?
Mr. X: I (play) ……………………….chess with my wife.
Mr. Y: I (listen) ……………………………to a play on the radio.
2. I (make) ……………………a cake when the light went out. I (have) ………………………to finish it the
dark.
3. I didn’t want to meet Paul so when he entered the room I (leave) ………………………
4. He (watch) ………………….TV when the phone rang. He (turn) ……………….the sound and (go)
……………………… to answer it.
5. While I (swim) ………………….someone (steal) …………………….clothes and I (have)
……………………….to walk home in my swimming suit.
6. He (say) ……………………that he (build) …………………………the house himself and that he (think)
………………………… it would be ready in two years.
7. By the end of last year, he (write) ………………………….two novels.
8. The children (play) ………………………….football in the yard at 5 p.m. yesterday.
9. Her daughter (prepare) ………………………….dinner before she (go) ……………………… home last
night.
10. I (write) …………………… a letter but I can’t find a stamp.
11. How long that monument (be) ……………………….there?
12. She (say) ……………………that she would phone me this morning, but it is now 12.30 and she
(not/phone) …………………………….yet.
13. You (meet) ………………………… my brother at the lecture yesterday?
14. How long you (wait) …………………………for me? - I (wait) ………………………….about half an
hour.
15. It (rain) …………………… for two days now. There will be a flood soon.
16. We (argue) …………………… about this for two hour now. Perhaps we should stop.
17. You (drive) ………………………… all day. Let me drive now.
18. The film already (begin) ………………………before we (arrive) …………………… last night.
19. By the time he left the office, he (attend) …………………….three meeting.
20. At this time last year he (visit) …………………………France.
Find the error in these sentences:
1. I am studying here since last month.
2. I want to get married but I don’t meet the right person yet.
3. I see that movie three times, and I want to see it again.
4. Last night I had dinner with two friends. I knew both of them for a long time.
5. I am not like my job at the restaurant and my brother wants me to change it.
6. So far this week, the teachers are giving us a lot of homework.
7. My mother makes sausage rolls for the party all the morning.
8. He hasn’t stopped eating since he arrives.
9. She stops all day and she hasn’t a penny left.
10. When I last saw her she hurried along the road to the station.
Choose the best answers:
1. I ‘ve been in this city for a long time. I ………………….here sixteen years ago.
a. have come b. was coming c. came d. had come
2. “Hello, Alice. This is Jeff. How are you?”
“Jeff. What a coincidence! I ………………………about you when the phone rang.
a. was just thinking b. just thought c. have just been thinking d. was just thought
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3. “When is Mr. Fields planning to retire?” – “Soon, I think. He …………………… here for a long time. He’ll
probably retire either next year or the year after that.”
a. worked b. had been working c. has been working d. is working
4. While I was watching TV last night, a mouse …………………… across the floor.
a. ran b. runs c. was running d. is running
5. Fish were among the earliest forms of life. Fish …………………….on earth for ages and ages.
a. existed b. exist c. have existed d. are existing
6. The phone ………………….constantly since Jack announced his candidacy for president this morning.
a. has been ringing b. rang c. had rung d. had been ringing
7. In the last two decades, space exploration ………………… great contribution to weather forecasting.
a. is making b. has made c. made d. makes
8. On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong ………………… down onto the moon, the first person ever to set foot on
another body.
a. was stepping b. stepped c. has stepped d. was step
9. “When are you going to ask your boss for a raise?” – “……………… to her twice already! I don’t think she
wants to give me one.”
a. I’ve talked b. I’ve been talking c. I was talking d. I’d talked
10. “Paul, could you please turn off the stove? The potatoes ……………………for at least thirty minutes.”
a. are boiling b. boiled c. have been boiling d. were boiling
11. The Chinese ………………….spaghetti dishes for a long time before Marco Polo ……………… it back to
Italy.
a. have been making / bring b. had made / brought c. make / brings d. made / bought
12. My family loves this house. It ………………….the family home ever since my grandfather …………… it
60 years ago.
a. was / builds b. had been / built c. has been / was building d. has been / built
13. A minor earthquake occurred at 2:07 a.m. on January 3. most of the people in the village ……………… at
the time and didn’t even know it had occurred until the next morning.
a. slept b. had slept c. were sleeping d. sleep
14. Jim, why don’t you take some time off? You ……………… too hard lately.
a. work b. worked c. were working d. have been working
15. The little girl started to cry. She ……………………her doll, and no one was able to find it for her.
a. has lost b. had lost c. was losing d. was lost
16. Jane’s eyes burned and her shoulders ached. She …………………….at the computer for five straight hours.
Finally she took a break.
a. is sitting b. was sitting c. had been sitting d. has been sitting
17. She …………………….her back while she ………………….volleyball last week.
a. hurt / was playing b. had hurt / played c. hurt / played d. hurt / had been playing
18. By the time Dick went to bed, he ……………….a full day and was ready for sleep.
a. had b. had had c. has had d. was having
19. After he ……………… eating, he …………………a short walk in the park.
a. had finished / had taken b. finished / took c. had finished / took d. finished / was taking
20. He ……………., …………………., and then ………………….a light breakfast.
a. shaved / showered / made b. shaved / was showering / made
c. was shaving / was showering / was making d. had shaved / showered / was making
21. The apartment was hot when I got home, so I ………………… on the air conditioner.
a. turn b. turned c. had turned d. was turning
22. They ………………… married since last summer.
A. married b. have been married c. were marrying d. had married
23. I can’t swallow another bite. I ……………………too much.
a. already eat b. had already eaten c. already have eaten d. have already eaten
24. Mark ……………….a trip to Asia last October.
a. takes b. took c. has taken d. had taken
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25. He ……………….many trips to Asia since he started his own import – export business.
a. has taken b. had taken c. took d. was taking
26. I …………… my car. That’s why my hands are so dirty.
a. had greased b. have greased c. was greasing d. have been greasing
27. My father ………………… in garden all the afternoon.
a. works b. had worked c. has been working d. was working
28. I …………… in very last night and unfortunately the dog ………………up.
a. come / wakes b. came / woke c. was coming / woke d. had come / had woke
29. Would you like some coffee? I ………………….some.
a. have made just b. had just made c. just made d. have just made
30. Before my sister ………………abroad last year, she ………………the English course.
a. went / finished b. had gone / finished c. went / had finished d. was going / had finished
Put the verbs in the correct forms:
1. It’s 6 p.m. Mary is at home. She (have) ………………………dinner. She always (have)
………………………… dinner with her family around 6 o’clock.
2. Jong (speak) ……………………………Chinese. Chinese is his native language, but right now he (speak)
……………………… English.
3. While I (walk) ………………………to class yesterday morning, I (see) ………………………Joan.
4. Jack moved to Hong Kong after he graduated from the university. Jack (be) ……………………………in
Hong Kong since he (graduate) ……………………….
5. My cousin and I (watch) ………………………….a movie on TV last night when my brother (come)
………………………………
6. My mother called me around five o’clock. My husband came home a little after that. When he (come)
………………………… home, I (talk) …………………… to my mother on the phone.
7. Yesterday afternoon, I (go) …………………….to visit the Smiths. When I (get) ……………………….there
around two o’clock, Mrs Smith (be) ……………………… in the yard. She (plant)
……………………….flowers in her garden. Mr. Smith (be) ………………………… in the garage. He (work)
………………….on their car. The children (play) ………………………in the front yard.
8. Yesterday I (go) ……………………….to my friend’s birthday party. I (be / never) ………………………to
a party before.
9. I (not / see) ……………………him for three years. I wonder where he is.
10. I can’t go out because I (not/finish) ……………………….my work yet.
11. Look! The train (come) …………………….
12. He (go) ………………… out ten minutes ago.
13. You (see) …………………….the moon last night?
14. How long you (know) …………………….your new assistant?
15. He (serve) …………………….in the First World War.
16. He (lose) ………………………….his job last month and since then he (be) ………………….out of work.
17. She (have) ……………………her photograph taken tomorrow.
18. The committee (meet) ………………….next week.
19. I am sure that I (recognize) ……………………….him.
20. What she (have) …………………….for breakfast usually?
SAMPLE TEST 1 - Unit 1
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others
1. a. hills b. days c. months d. pens
2. a. accurate b. accept c. accident d. success
3. a. rise b. sense c. sentence d. sequence
4. a. advises b. clothes c. raises d. devises
Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest
5. a. although b. secondary c. leftovers d. close-knit
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Choose the best option:
6. It is very late and it’s high time we ………… .
a. go b. went c. must go d. will go
7. This time last week I ……. to Dalat.
a. have driven b. drove c. was driving d. were driving
8. This is the first time I …… London.
a. have ever visited b. ever visited c. was ever visiting d. has ever visited
9. I … …… a shower when the telephone rang.
a. had b. was having c. have had d. have
10. They love …………. their father in mending things around the house at weekends.
a. to join b. joined c. joining d. join
11.My father studies about life and structure of plants and animals. He is a ……….
a. biology b. biologist c. biological d. biologically
12. She takes the …… for running the household.
a. responsibility b. responsible c. responsibly d. responsiveness.
13. We are a very close-nit family and very … of one another.
a. supporting b. supportive c. support d. supporter
14. Family is a base ……….which we can go into the world with confidence.
a. from b. among c. between d. under
15. Members of our family have very close relationships ……….each other.
a. with b. of c. among d. at
16. His eel soup is ……… best soup I have ever eaten.
a. the b. a c. an d. no article
17. In the afternoon, my sister rushes to the market, then hurries home……………dinner is ready on the table
by the time my father gets home.
a. so that b. such that c. because d. although
18. Martin is someone with I usually agree.
A. him B. that C. who D. whom
19. The……….we share closely is watching football.
a. decision b. interest c. household d. interest
20. Dad is always willing to ……… a hand with cleaning the house.
a. take b. give c. make d. do
21. We enjoy _______ time together in the evening when the family members gather in the living room after a
day of working hard.
a. spending b. caring c. taking d. doing
22. According to the boss, John is the most _______ for the position of executive secretary.
a. supportive b. caring c. suitable d. comfortable
23. Billy, come and give me a hand with cooking.
a. help b. prepared c. be busy d. attempt
24. My husband and I both go out to work so we share the _______.
a. happiness b. household chores c. responsibility d. employment
25.He was very respectful at home and _______ to his parents.
a. responsible b. caring c. obedient d. lovely
26. It is parents' duty and responsibility to _______ hands to take care of their children and give them a happy
home.
a. shake b. hold c. join d. take
27. - “I’ve lost $500 dollars!” - “___________”
A. Really? Thanks B. Good luck! C. How annoying! D. I’m sorry to hear that
28. Peter: Good morning, Mr. Brown. How are you?
Mr. Brown: _______
A. Not bad. You? B. So long C. I’m fine, thank you D. Morning, Peter. And you?
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29. When did your sister start working as a secretary?
a. When has your sister been a secretary? b. How long has your sister worked as a secretary?
c. How long had your sister worked as a secretary? d. How long have your sister worked as a secretary
30. . in Rome than he .
a. No sooner he had arrived / was being kidnapped b. No sooner had he arrived / was kidnapped
c. Had he no sooner arrived / kidnapped d. No sooner was he arriving / had being kidnapped
31. I have not met her for three years. - Means
a. It is three years when I will meet her. b. I did not meet her three years ago
c. During three years, I met her once. d. The last time I met her was three years ago
32. This is the first time I attend such an enjoyable wedding party.
a. The first wedding party I attended was enjoyable.
b. My attendance at the first wedding party was enjoyable
c. I had the first enjoyable wedding party.
d. I have never attended such an enjoyable wedding party before.
33. I last heard this song ten years ago. …………………………………………………
a. It is ten years since I last heard this song. b. It is ten years when I have heard this song.
c. It has been ten years when I have heard this song. d. It was ten years since I have heard this song
34. “Don’t leave the house until I get back, John” his sister said.
a. John’s sister told him not to leave the house when she got back.
b. John’s sister told him not to go out until she gets back.
c. John’s sister told him not to leave the house when she got back.
d. John’s sister told him to stay at home till she got back.
Choose the underlined part which needs correcting
35. After George (A) had returned (B) to his house, (C) he (D) was reading a book.
36.(A) What a pity ! I (B) don’t have (C) money enough to buy this (D) expensive book .
37. (A) I am now (B) in my final year (C) at (D) a secondary school .
38. (A) Neither his parents( B) nor his teacher ( C ) are satisfied(D) with his result when he was at high school
Read the passages and choose the best option:
A. The family is one of the most importances of human groups. It (39)___in all known human societies.
(40)__there are many different kinds of families in the world, they have much in common and all societies have
some rules about who can marry who and how children should be (41)__up.
Not all societies have marriages with just one wife and one husband. In many countries members of an extended
family (42)___live together. The responsibilities of parents and children also vary widely. For example, in
China, children are very respectful of their parents (43)__look after them when they get old. In many Western
countries, children move away from home and live independent lives once they are adults. However, in spite of
numerous changes and problems, the family still remains the best possible environment and support for the vast
majority of people. Most of us may (44)__ about our families sometimes, but we still love them dearly and wish
we could spend more time together.
39. A. remains B. is C. has D. exists
40. A. Although B. Despite C. Moreover D. Also
41. A. grown B. come C. quite D .gone
42. A. all B. whole C. entirely. D. completely
43. A. however B. but C. so D. and
44. A. anger B. talk C. complain D. care
Read the passages and choose the best answer:
A. Andrea - There are six of us in our family, my parents, me, the twins and my older brother, Ted. Ted is a
good ten years older than me and the twins - they are girls - are two years younger than me. We had a good
childhood out in the countryside. My parents were always busy with the farm and so we didn't get the help with
school work and things like that that children get today. But my parents were very loving, especially my father.
I regret not helping more around the farm because now I realize that it must have been very hard for my parents,
especially as my grandparents lived so far away.
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Bob - Both my parents were in the theatre and they had made quite a name for themselves on the stage. As a
child I remember our house being constantly full of famous people, laughing and talking. My sisters and me
would be brought down by our nanny to kiss parents goodnight and then we would be packed off to the nursery.
That's as much as we ever really saw of them at that time. It's better now, but it has left a mark on all of us - we
ring each other now and again, but that's about all. I think my father understands this, but I am not sure my
mother does.
Camillia - I left home when I was sixteen to live with my grandparents in Sydney. My parents had a farm in
the outback and I needed to go to college. It was quite difficult for me to leave my younger brothers and sisters
behind as we were quite a tight-knit group, even though the age gap was fairly wide - as you can imagine there
was no one else to play with out in the middle of nowhere!
When I got fed up I'd give them a ring, and my dad would always put me right - a tower of strength he was. My
grandparents were great too - helped me with my homework, took me on trips, things like that I'll never forget
that.
David - I am always telling my kids - your family is always there for you, whatever happens. You might think
we don't understand you and all that rubbish, but no one else will look after you the way the family will. Family
is important to me. When I was young, I didn't have much of family life. Our kids were quite close in ages so
that helped enormously, but we didn't see much of our parents. In fact, we saw more of granny and grandpa, but
they were a bit strict. We all got on and we knew that our parents cared for us. But there wasn't much in the way
of trips, treats, things that nowadays people take for granted.
45. Andra has ___.
a. two brothers and one sister b. one brother and two sisters
c. two brothers and two sisters d. one brother and one sister
46. The person who didn’t live with her/ his grandparents is ___.
a. Andra b. Bob c. Camillia d. David
47. Bob’s parents were ___.
a. famous actor and actress b. famous farmers c. teachers d. nurses
48. The person whose grandparents were very strict to their grandchildren is ___.
a. Andra b. Bob c. Camillia d. David
49. Andra’s parents were ___.
a. farmers b. workers c. singers d. directors
50. The person whose father gave him/her a lot of encouragement when he/she was sad is ___.
a. Andra b. Bob c. Camillia d. David
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
SAMPLE TEST 2 - Unit 2
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others
1. A. diversity B. sacrifice C. oblige D. significant
2. A. weather B. appear C. measure D. pleasure
3. A. confided B. obliged C. determined D. agreed
4. A. unwise B. develops C. values D. equals
5. A. ancestor B. celebrate C. conical D. certain
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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. Last week the burglars _____ all my jewelry but left the picture.
A. took B. have taken C. will take D. were taking
7. Come and see me when you _____ your report.
A. finish B. finished C. will finish D. had finished
8. When I got home I found that water _____ down the kitchen walls.
A. ran B. was running C. has run D. run
9. How _____ since we _____ college?
A. are you / left B. were you / left
C. have you been / have left D. have you been / left
10. _____ any letters from him lately?
A. Do you receive B. Have you received
C. Are you receiving D. Had you received
11. When I met John, he _____ from his university already.
A. graduated B. was graduating C. will graduate D. had graduated
12. Listen! Someone _____ at the door.
A. has knocked B. have knocked C. knocked D. is knocking
13. Why don’t you let your son _____ camping with his classmates?
A. go B. going C. to go D. goes
14. My father usually _____ beer after meals but now he _____ tea.
A. drank / was drinking B. drinks / is drinking
C. has drunk / drinks D. drinks / drinks
15. They _____ the job by this time tomorrow.
A. will finish B. will be finishing D. are finishing C. will have finished
16. Ever since she arrived, she _____ quietly in the corner.
A. sat B. has been sitting C. sits D. is sitting
17. This is the most difficult class _____.
A. I’ve never taken B. I’m ever taking C. I take ever since D. I’ve ever taken
18. Most of the guests _____ by the time we arrived at the reception.
A. had left B. were left C. would left D. have left
19. Bob _____ so sleepy yesterday morning that he _____ asleep during the Math lesson.
A. fell / fell B. felt / fell C. fell / felt D. fell / felt
20. _____ patient with your children!
A. Be B. To be C. Being D. To do
21. John cannot make a _____ to get married to Mary or stay single until he can afford a house and a car.
A. decide B. decision C. decisive D. decisively
22. Many young people have objected to _____ marriage which is decided by the parents of the bride and
groom.
A. agreed B. shared C. contractual D. sacrificed
23. Professor Berg was very interested in the diversity of cultures all over the world.
A. variety B. changes C. conservation D. number
24. They had a _____ candlelit dinner last night and she accepted his proposal of marriage.
A. romance B. romantic C. romantically D. romanticize
25. I fell in _____ love with him because of his kind nature.
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
26. “Do you fancy a coffee?” - “ _____”
A. Oh, dear. B. Everything is OK.
C. Oh, yes. I’d love one. D. How do you do?
27. “I’m sorry. It’s late. I must go now. Bye-bye.” -“ _____”
A. You are welcome. B. Goodbye. See you soon.
C. Not at all. D. Hello.
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28. “How are you getting on?” - “ _____”
A. All right. B. Not bad. C. It’s OK. D. All are correct
29. “Where can we meet?” - “It’s up to you.”
A. I do not want to meet you. B. I do not know.
C. It depends on you. D. At your house.
30. “Thank you for a lovely evening.” - “ _____”
A. You are welcome. B. Have a good day.
C. Thanks. D. Cheer.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word for each of the blanks from 31 to 35:
All of us know that we have to work hard to earn our living, to serve others and to (31) _____ our duties
towards our country. Besides earning money, we need to feel (32) _____ and enthusiastic to work. We have to
follow our career during our time of working. So, choosing a suitable profession is very important (33) _____
us.
There are various kinds of professions in society and they are all (34) _____ and useful. Some work in a
factory, others at the desk. Some like to be a doctor, others prefer engineering; and me, I choose (35) _____.
31. A. fulfill B. fill C. put D. make
32. A. comfort B. comfortable C. comfortably D. uncomfortable
33. A. for B. with C. to D. on
34. A. gentle B. noble C. boring D. harmful
35. A. teach B. teaches C. teacher D. teaching
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions from 36 to 40:
Parents often have dreams for their children’s futures. They hope their children will have a better life than
they had. They dream that their children will do things that they couldn’t do. Parents who come to the U.S. from
foreign countries hope their children will have better education here. They think their children will have more
career choices and more successful lives. They make many sacrifices so that their children will have more
opportunities. They think their children will remain close to them because of this. Some children understand and
appreciate these sacrifices and remain close to their parents. However, other children feel ashamed that their
parents are so different from other Americans.
36. Parents often dream of _____.
A. their children’s making a lot of money in the future
B. a bright future for their children
C. one day living on their children’s money
D. one day seeing their children become famous people
37. Parents who come to the U.S. from foreign countries hope that _____.
A. their children will have more opportunities for good education
B. their children will have a lot of careers
C. their children will become successful directors
D. their children will make a lot of sacrifices
38. Parents think their children will remain close to them because _____.
A. they give their children a lot of money
B. they know their children will be successful in their lives
C. they are living in a foreign country
D. of their sacrifices
39. The word close most nearly means _____.
A. helpful B. friendly C. dear D. kind
40. The word career most nearly means _____.
A. profession B. travel C. subject D. education
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction:
41. She was waiting nervous in the waiting room for the interview.
A B C D
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42. In my opinion, the accountant is confusing about the numbers in her report.
A B C D
43. There was no explanation for his rude.
A B C D
44. A lot of new equipment are going to be installed in the factory.
A B C D
45. The doctor told me don’t eat much meat in order to keep healthy.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions:
46. She asked her nephew, “Can you guess what I bought for you?”
A. She asked her nephew if he could guess what she had bought for him.
B. She asked her nephew if he could guess what she could buy.
C. She asked her nephew if he can guess what she had bought for him.
D. She asked her nephew to buy something for her.
47. People say that playing football is the most interesting.
A. The most important thing is playing football.
B. It was said that playing football is the most interesting.
C. It is said that playing football was the most interesting.
D. Playing football is said to be the most interesting.
48. John rarely goes to church on Sundays.
A. Rarely goes John to church on Sundays.
B. Rarely John goes to church on Sundays.
C. Rarely does John goes to church on Sundays.
D. Rarely does John go to church on Sundays.
49. “His stomach cancer was too serious to have an operation.” means _____
A. His stomach cancer was so serious that the doctor could not operate on him.
B. His stomachache was so serious to have an operation.
C. His stomachache was too serious so that the doctor could operate him.
D. His stomachache was serious so that to have an operation.
50. “Tom cannot play basket ball. Peter cannot, either.” means _____
A. Not Tom and Peter can play basket ball.
B. Neither Tom and Peter can play basket ball.
C. Either Tom or Peter can play basket ball.
D. Neither Tom nor Peter can play basket ball.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
SAMPLE TEST 3 - Unit 3
1-3. Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others
1. A. attract B. clap C. wave D. hand
2. A. allowed B. passed C. argued D. raised
4-5. Pick out the word that has different stress from the others
3. A. verbal B. suppose C. even D. either
4. A. situation B. appropriate C. informality D. entertainment
5. A. obvious B. probably C. finally D. approaching
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6-30. Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence
6. We would like to … our apologies for the delay to your flight today.
A. offer B. make C. do D. A and B
7. Tom’s mother does not … of eating between meals .
A. allow B. agree C. accept D. approve
8. The mother told her son … so impolitely.
A. not behave B. not to C. not behaving D. did not behave
9. She said I … an angel.
A. am B. was C. were D. have been
10. In … most social situations, … informality is appreciated.
A. 0 / 0 B. the /an C. a / the D. the / a
11. When you see your teacher approaching you, a slight wave to attract his attention is appropriate.
A. coming nearer to B. catching sight of C. pointing at D. looking up to
12. John often says he … boxing because it … a cruel sport.
A. does not like / is B. did not like / were C. not liked / had been D. had not liked / was
13. Nancy asked me why I … to New York the summer before .
A. didn’t go B. had not gone C. don’t go D. haven’t go
14. _ What an attractive hair style you have got, Mary! _ …
A. Thank you very much. I am afraid B. You are telling a lie
C. Thank you for your compliment D. I don't like your sayings
15. I tried not to … attention … the weak points in my argument.
A. pull-to B. draw-to C. pull-at D. draw-at
16. _ A motorbike knocked Ted down. _ “…”
A. What is it now? B. Poor Ted! C. How terrific! D. What a motorbike!
17. _ “ I have bought you a toy. Happy birthday to you.” _ “…”
A. The same to you B. Have a nice day!
C. What a pity! D. What a lovely toy! Thanks.
18. We knew a river … we could swim in.
A. where B. which C. that D. in which
19. _ “ …” _ “Oh , it’s great !”
A. How is the English competition like? B. Would you like the English competition?
C. What do you like about the English competition? D. What do you think of the English competition?
20. The host asked Peter … tea or coffee.
A. whether he preferred B. that he preferred C. did he prefer D. if he prefers
21. I don’t believe that John is capable … such cruelty .
A. for B. of C. to D. by
22. Two lions … from Chessington Zoo, and the police … to catch them.
A. will escape / try B. escape / were trying C. have escaped/ are trying D. escaped / had tried
23. She accepted that she had acted … mistakenly, which broke up her marriage.
A. romantically B. unwisely C. wisely D. attractively
24. It's OK to use … language if you're speaking to a friend.
A. verbal B. non-verbal C. formal D. informal
25. The proposal will go ahead despite strong … from the public.
A. objections B. refusals C. resistances D. disagreements
26. All the students denied … anything about the matter.
A. to know B. knowing C. for knowing D. that they know
27. Jane told that she … her e-mail every morning.
A. checks B. checked C. had checked D. was checked
28. Helen asked me if I had seen the film … 'Star Wars'.
A. called B. calling C. to call D. call
29. It was only … what his story meant.
A. then I comprehended B. that I comprehended
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C. did I comprehend D. had I comprehended
30. No sooner … the corner than the wheel came off.
A. the van turned B. did the van turned C. the van had turned D. had the van turned
31-35. Choose the correct sentence among A, B, C or D which has the same meaning as the given one
31. Doctor/ strongly advise/ Jerry/ take/ few days/ rest.
A. The doctor strongly advised Jerry taking a few days' rest.
B. The doctor strongly advised that Jerry takes a few days' rest.
C. The doctor strongly advised Jerry to take a few days' rest.
D. The doctor strongly advised Jerry against taking a few days' rest.
32. That pupil was so lazy that he failed his exam.
A. That pupil was too lazy to fail his exam. B. He was such a lazy pupil that he couldn’t fail his exam.
C. That pupil was too lazy to pass his exam. D. That pupil wasn’t last enough to pass his exam.
33. "How beautiful is the dress you have just bought!" Peter said to Mary.
A. Peter promised to buy Mary a beautiful dress. B. Peter said thanks to Mary for her beautiful dress.
C. Peter complimented Mary on her beautiful dress. D. Peter asked Mary how she had just bought her beautiful
dress.
34. The little boy insisted on my helping to take the picture away.
A. “Please, please help me take the picture away!” the little boy said.
B. “How about helping me to take the picture away?” the little boy said.
C. “What do you think about helping me to take the picture away?” the little boy wanted to know.
D. “Why don’t you help me to take the picture away?” the little boy asked.
35. Please don't go there now.
A. I don't want to go there now. B. I wouldn't like to go there now.
C. I had better not go there now. D. I'd rather you didn't go there.
36-40. Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting
36. Jane said she would borrow me her new movie camera if I wanted to use it on my trip to Europe .
A B C D
37. Tom has not completed the assignment yet, and Maria hasn't neither.
A B C D
38. It spent a long time to travel to the skiing resort but in the end we got there.
A B C D
39. Could you mind telling me the way to the nearest restaurant?
A B C D
40. My mother told me to watch the milk and don't let it boil over.
A B C D
41-45. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage:
It is important in the US to have a handshake that is firm. This is (41) … important in business. A handshake
should not be (42) … strong that it hurts the other person, but it should be firm (43) … Many Americans believe that a
weak handshake (44) … that the person also has a weak character and is not honest. This is true (45) … two men, two
women, or a man and a woman.
41. A. especial B. especially C. particular D. most
42. A. such B. as C. so D. very
43. A. enough B. too C. much D. very
44. A. tells B. means C. requires D. demands
45. A. too B. from C. with D. for
46-50. Choose the item among A, B, C or D that best answer the questions about the passage
Isn’t it amazing how much time we spend talking about food? “Have you ever eaten…?” “What did you have
for lunch?” and so on. And yet when you travel from one country to another, you find that people have quite different
feelings about food. People often feel that what they eat is normal, and that what other people eat is strange or silly. In
most parts of Asia, for example, no meal is complete without rice. In England , people eat potatoes every day. In the
Middle East, bread is the main part of every meal. Eating, like so many things we do, becomes a habit which is difficult
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to change. Americans like to drink a lot of orange juice and coffee. The English drink tea four or five times every day.
Australians drink large amounts of beer and the French drink wine every day.
The sort of meat people like to eat also differs from one country to another. Horse meat is thought to be
delicious in France. In Hong Kong, some people enjoy eating snakes. New Zealanders eat sheep, but they never eat goat
meat. The Japanese don’t like to eat sheep meat because of its smell, but they enjoy eating raw fish.
So it seems that although eating is a topic that we can talk about for hours, there is very little common sense in
what we say about it. People everywhere enjoy eating what they have always eaten, and there is very little we can do to
change our eating habits.
46. The writer thinks that …
A. people eat only what is normal to everybody.
B. people often change their feelings about food.
C. people have different opinion about food.
D. people like eating different foods as they travel from one country to another
47. In many Asian countries, …
A. people almost always have rice in their meals. B. rice is a perfect food
C. rice is included in every menu D. rice is completely eaten
48. The text is mainly about …
A. people’s different attitudes to food B. the importance of meat
C. strange dishes in the world D. food and life
49. The Japanese enjoy eating raw fish because …
A. it doesn’t smell B. it is special to them
C. it is well boiled D. it is not good to have fish cooked
50. People everywhere think that …
A. we can spend few hours talking about food.
B. there is very little common sense in talking about food.
C. there is very little common sense in what we say about the eating habits.
D. we should do much to change our eating habits.
SAMPLE TEST 4 - Unit 4
Part I. Choose the word with the main stressed syllable different from that of the others.
1. a. compulsory b. cinema c. computing d. September
2. a. primary b. secondary c. statistics d. politics
3. a. select b. require c. schooling d. achieve
4. a. information b. education c. technology d. preparation
5. a. separated b. educated c. certificate d. national
Part II. Choose the underlined part that needs to be corrected.
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6. The portrait was painting by a famous artist.
A B C D
7. The boy had never be stung by a bee.
A B C D
8. The car that was struck in the intersection yesterday is being repairing.
A B C D
9. The record had been chose by dancers near the jukebox.
A B C D
10. The topic for your research paper should have been improved your advisor.
A B C D
Part III. Choose the sentence which is closest in meaning to the original one.
11. Unlike my friends, I prefer an independent life.
a. I prefer an independent life but my friends do not.
b. I'm different from my friends because I don't like an independent life.
c. I don't like my friends to live independently.
d. My friends prefer an independent life but I don't.
12. He last met his old classmates two years ago.
a. Two years have passed and he has met his classmates recently.
b. He hasn't met his old classmates since two years.
c. His classmates and he didn't meet two years ago.
d. It is two years since he last met his old classmates.
13. You can borrow this book as long as you return it within two weeks.
a. Borrow this book within two weeks.
b. I want to borrow this book within two weeks if possible.
c. You can borrow this book provided that you return it within two weeks.
d. As long as you borrow this book, I will return it soon.
14. You won't have a seat unless you book in advance.
a. If you don't book in advance, you can have my seat.
b. If you book in advance, you will have a seat.
c. Have a seat and read your book.
d. Although you don't book in advance, you will have a seat.
15. Take advantage of every chance to practice English if you want to make progress.
a. To make progress in English, practice every chance.
b. Every chance to practice English is an advantage to you.
c. Practice English whenever possible if you want to make progress.
d. The advantage of practicing English is the progress of every chance.
Part IV. Choose the best answer for each question.
STUDYING ABROAD
Before applying to a foreign university, one should consider the disadvantages of studying abroad. First, a
student may feel lonely by being far from home and friends. Also, difficulty in understanding a foreign
language can be very disappointing and can affect the student’s grades. It can be very expensive to pay the costs
of travel and housing in a different country. Finally, if there is an emergency at home, it will be hard to get
home in a hurry.
However, studying in another country is advantageous in many ways. A student is exposed to a new culture.
This culture teaches him or her about other people and other ways of thinking, which can promote friendships
among countries. He can learn a new language which may be beneficial for keeping up with research after the
student has finished studying. He can learn experience not available in his country. The student may also get the
opportunity to study at a university where a leading expert in his field may be teaching. The leading expert can
introduce the student to the most up-to-date finding of the tops researchers in the field. Exposure to such
available knowledge and insights into the field can aid the student in becoming an expert as well.
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16. ______ to study abroad.
a. There are only disadvantages b. There are only advantages
c. There are both advantages and disadvantages d. There are neither advantages nor disadvantages
17. When studying abroad, a student ______.
a. is homesick and feels lonely b. spends a lot of money for accommodation and transportation
c. cannot go home immediately in emergency d. All are correct.
18. When studying abroad, a student is exposed to a new culture that ______.
a. has no advantages b. enriches his knowledge about people and other ways of thinking
c. has no effects d. causes some troubles
19. At a foreign university, a student ______.
a. can learn a foreign language b. cannot learn a foreign language
c. has to learn his mother tongue d. doesn’t have to learn a language
20. At a foreign university, a student may ______.
a. meet his neighbor b. travel a lot c. meet a leading expert in his field d. All are correct.
Part V. Choose the best answer for each blank.
THE OPEN UNIVERSITY
Like any other universities, the Open University can give you a degree. However, you don’t have to
___(21)___ working to study. It can also open up a whole variety ___(22)___ interests. If you have never
studied before, you will enjoy the special, new pleasure of ___(23)___ your knowledge. You will make friends
of all kinds. You may also ___(24)___ that your qualification provides new career opportunities.
You don’t actually go to the Open University for lectures, but study at home, using television, radio and
computer software. You can attend one class a month if you wish an Open University centre. Of course, there
are exams to take, as in ___(25)___ university. If you would like to know more, all you have to do is complete
the form below. It could be the start of a wonderful new period in your life.
21. a. stop b. end c. break d. leave
22. a. from b. of c. in d. for
23. a. growing b. changing c. adding d. increasing
24. a. suggest b. find c. wish d. want
25. a. any b. some c. many d. most
Part VI. Choose the best answer
26. Schooling is ______ for all children from the age of 6 to 16 in most countries.
a. must b. a duty c. prohibited d. compulsory
27. Is Japanese on your school's ______?
a. plan b. course c. curriculum d. program
28. If you want to ______ success, you have to put more effort into your work.
a. have b. achieve c. bring d. take
29. Let's get to the ______ of the discussion to save time.
a. core b. centre c. point d. importance
30. ______ lines never meet.
a. Similar b. Parallel c. Endless d. Straight
31. At an early ______ of the film industry, films were just more than moving pictures.
a. stage b. times c. age d. part
32. Vietnamese women used to stay at home ______ the household years ago.
a. controlling b. running c. finishing d. completing
33. Couples should discuss family problems ______ and directly to find solutions.
a. rightly b. truly c. really d. frankly
34. An academic year in Vietnam is divided _______ two terms.
a. into b. to c. for d. about
35. His ______ research has proved that he was a promising student.
a. careless b. wasteful c. methodical d. hard-working
36. This word ______ wrongly.
a. spells b. is spelt c. is spelling d. is spell
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37. The story I’ve just read ______ Jack London.
a. was written b. was written by c. was written from d. wrote by
38. I’m going to go out and ______.
a. have cut my hair b. have my hair cut c. my hair be cut d. cut my hair
39. The man died because medical help was not summoned. => A doctor should ______.
a. be have called b. been called c. have been called d. be called
40. Something funny ______ in class yesterday.
a. happened b. was happened c. happens d. is happened
41. Many US automobiles ______ in Detroit, Michigan.
a. are manufacturing b. have manufacture c. are manufactured d. manufacture
42. A lot of pesticide residues can ______ on unwashed produce.
a. find b. found c. be finding d. be found
43. We ______ by a loud noise during the night.
a. were woken up b. are woken up c. were working up d. woke up
44. Some film stars ______ difficult to work with.
a. are said be b. are said to be c. say to be d. said to be
45. Vitamin C ______ by the human body. It gets into blood stream quickly.
a. absorbed easily b. is easily absorbing c. is easily absorbed d. absorbs easily
46. I still can’t believe it. My bicycle _______ last night.
a. was stolen b. was stealing c. stolen d. stole
47. Getting a good job doesn't interest him.
a. He isn't good at getting an interesting job. b. He is only interested in getting a good job.
c. He isn't interested in getting an good job. d. Even a good job isn't suitable for him.
48. John ______ last week.
a. had his house painted b. had painted his house c. had his father to paint d. had his house paint
49. It is believed that he is the richest man in the city.
a. He was believed to be the richest man in the city. b. He is believed to be the richest man in the city.
c. They believe that he is the richest man in the city. d. b and c are correct
50. They are designing a new machine.
a. A new machine is being design. b. A new machine is being designing.
c. A new machine is designed. d. A new machine is being designed.
SAMPLE TEST 5 - Unit 5
I/ PHONETICS
Choose the word that has the main stress placed differently from that of the others.
1. A. education B. compulsory C. academic D. independent
2. A. secondary B. primary C. category D. certificate
3. A. tertiary B. reference C. exciting D. thoroughly
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others
4. A. scary B. apply C. vacancy D. category
5.A. recommend B. relate C. reduce D. remember
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II/ VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURE
Choose the correct words or phrases that best fit the blanks
6. Children receive their early ……………….at home, so parents should buy some ……………magazines
to put them in the bookcase.
A. educational/educate B. educational/education
C. education / educational D. education/educated
7. You can use my phone if yours ……….
A. won't be worked B. won't work C. isn't worked D. doesn't work
8. What ……….if you saw pickpocket steal money from someone in the street?
A. do you do B. did you do C. will you do D. would you do
9. If more chemicals are released into the water, plants, and animals ………
A. will kill B. will be killed C. would die D. would be died
10. Unless he ……… immediately, he won’t get any information.
A. phones B. doesn’t phone C. won’t phone D. will phone
11. Education ……… to be the most important element to develop a country.
A. often be considered B. can often consider
C. can often considered D. can often be considered
12. I am so ……… that I can’t say anything, but keep silent.
A. nerve B. nervous C. nervously D. nervousness
13. Her job was so ……………… that she decided to quit it.
A. interesting B. satisfactory C. stressful D. wonderful
14. Some days of rest may help to ……………… the pressure of work.
A. reduce B. lower C. chop D. crease
15. Not all teenagers are well ……………… for their future job when they are at high school.
A. interested B. satisfied C. prepared D. concerned
16. When I last ……….Jane, she ………….to find a job
A. see / was trying B. saw / was trying C. have seen / tried D. saw / tried
17. Tim was tired. He ……………… hard all day
A. has been studying B. studies C. studied D. had been studying
18. Look! That man …………to open the door of your car.
A. try B. tried C. is trying D. has tried
19. Listen carefully. I’m going to give you ………………advice
A. a few B. some C. few D. little
20. Unemployment compensation is money to support an unemployed person while he is looking for
……………
A. job B. a job C. works D. a work
21. She goes to school six days ………… week
A. the B. a C. for D. in
22. She needs to …………whether or not she wants to go to university
A. come B. decide C. make D. apply
23. The scholarship committee will give ………… to students from disadvantage backgrounds
A. preference B. liking C. interest D. pleasure
24. If I ………… you, I would get some rest before the game tomorrow
A. were B. am C. could be D. had been
25. David advises the international students to find out when the tutor is available …….tutorial
appointments at the beginning of the course
A. for B. with C. in D. at
26. My son has given a great deal of …………to his future job
A. thoughtless B. thoughtful C. thought D. think
27. ……… for government posts are always thoroughly investigated before being admitted
A. applies B. applied C. applications D. applicable
28. Proper ………for career choices should be given to children both at home and school
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A. guided B. guidance C. guide D. guider
29. “Would you like to go to the cinema with me tonight?”
“Let me ask my parents for …………permission”
A. a B. an C. the D. no article
30. “…………….going to the cinema tonight?”
“ I’d love to”
A. How about B. Let’s C. What D. Would you like
31. Nobody seemed to be delighted at her success. That upset her a lot
A. Nobody seemed to be delighted at her success that upset her a lot
B. Nobody seemed to be delighted at her success, which upset her a lot
C. Nobody who upset her a lot seemed to be delighted at her success
D. Nobody that upset her a lot seemed to be delighted at her success
32. She will be ill ______
A. unless she takes a few days' rest B. provided she takes a rest for a few days.
C. in case she takes a rest for a few days D. if she takes a few days' rest.
33. The driver in front stopped so suddenly. Therefore, the accident happened.
A. If the driver in front hadn’t stopped so suddenly, the accident wouldn’t have happened.
B. If the driver in front didn’t stop so suddenly, the accident wouldn’t happen.
C. If the driver in front hadn’t stopped so suddenly, the accident would have happened.
D. If the driver in front hadn’t stopped so suddenly and the accident would have happened.
34. Jackie hasn’t been swimming for five years
A. The last time Jackie went swimming has been five years ago
B. The first time Jackie went swimming was five years ago
C. The last time Jackie went swimming was five years ago
D. The last time Jackie goes swimming was five years ago
35. ………………received law degrees as today
A. Never so many women have B. Never have so many women
C. The women aren’t ever D. Women who have never
Choose A, B, C, or D which is not correct
36.Education is a subject which many British people deeply care about it.
A. subject B. which C. care D. about it
37. Jim was tired last night because he had to do too much homeworks
A. because B. had to do C. too much D. homeworks
38. Thousands of young people are facing long-term employment
A. Thousands B. people C. are facing D. employment
39. I don’t like people told me what to do
A. don’t like B. told C. me D. what to do
40. I decided to stay at home last night. I would have gone out if I have not been so tired
A. decided B. at home C. would have gone D. have not been
III/ READING :
Read the following passage. Then choose the best option (A, B, C or D) from <41> to <45>
It’s always worth…<41>…… well for an interview. Don’t just hope for the best. Here are a few tips.
Practice how you say things, as well as what you …<42>…to say. If you don’t own a video camera, perhaps a
friend of yours does. Borrow it and make a video tape of yourself. Find someone to watch it with you and give
you a …<43>…of advice on how you appear and behave.
Before the interview, plan …<44>… to wear. Find out how the company expects its employees to dress.
At the interview, believe in yourself and be honest, open and friendly. Pay attention and keep your answers to
the point. The interviewer doesn’t want to waste time and …<45>….do you.
41. A. preparing B. prepare C. to prepare D. being prepared
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42. A. intend B. consider C. imagine D. think
43. A. number B. slice C. plenty D. bit
44. A. where B. what C. whom D. that
45. A. so B. either C. neither D. or
Read the passage carefully, and then choose the correct answer
Edward is entering a university and has to decide what foreign language to study, since he needs 12
credits to graduate. He studied Japanese by himself in high school and even had a chance to use some for it
when he took a trip to Tokyo. He enjoyed his trip very much and thought that maybe some day he would like to
work for an international company based in Japan.
The reason why the university requires students to study a foreign language is that they feel that it makes
the students more educated. Edward doesn’t feel that this should be the main reason for studying a foreign
language. He thinks that being able to communicate with people from different cultures is far more important
than just impressing people with your knowledge.
After considering the possibilities of studying German or French so that he could travel in Europe with
little difficulty, he finally makes up his mind to continue his study of Japanese. He feels that being good at
Japanese would make it much easier for him to be accepted if he decides to work and live in Japan for some
time.
46. One of the reasons for Edward to study a foreign language is that he…………
A. has just graduated from a high school
B. has just decided to enter a university
C. wants to impress people with his knowledge
D. needs certain credits to graduate
47. Which of the following has nothing to do with his final decision to continue his study of Japanese?
A. The university requires students to study that language
B. The university thinks that a foreign language makes the students more educated
C. Edward studied Japanese by himself and used it when he traveled in Tokyo
D. he hopes that some day he may work for a company in Japan
48. For Edward, to ………………is the least important reason to learn a foreign language.
A. travel in a foreign country B. work and live in another country
C. show people that he is very learned D. communicate with people from other cultures
49. Edward first considers the possibilities of studying German and French, but he chooses Japanese.
This shows that he …………
A. is afraid of difficulties
B. does not like French or German
C. is practical for his study and his future job
D. only likes daydreaming
50. The best title for this passage is ……….
A. Traveling in Europe B. Working and Living in Japan
C. How to Study Japanese D. Choosing a Foreign Language
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
SAMPLE TEST 6 - Unit 6
Error Identification:
Câu 1: She must have her reasons where she doesn’t want to tell.
A B C D
Câu 2: He spoke too quickly for me to understand what he is saying.
A B C D
Câu 3: People is thought that Nam is the last person to leave the burning house.
A B C D
Câu 4: That’s the woman who she sold me the handbag.
A B C D
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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:
Câu 5: This is the second time _______ that film.
A. I saw B. I will see C. I have seen D. I had seen
Câu 6: If I ________ hard, I would have got good marks.
A. would have worked B. had worked C. worked D. have worked
Câu 7: Dan’s uncle advised him _____ so much TV
A. not to watch B. not watching C. didn’t watch D. not watch
Câu 8: When being interviewed, you should concentrate on what the interviewer is saying or asking you.
A. be related to B. be interested in C. pay all attention to D. express interest to
Câu 9: My friend eventually decided to quit her job, …………upset me a lot.
A. that B. when C. which D. who
Câu 10: Before the interview, you have to send a letter of application and your resume to the company.
A. recommendation B. reference C. photograph D. curriculum vitae
Câu 11: I don’t know………told you that, but they were wrong.
A. who B. which C. what D. that
Câu 12: If Peter hadn’t stolen the money, he……… in prison now.
A. wouldn’t have been B. won’t be C. can’t be D. wouldn’t be
Câu 13: The only thing…………matters to find our way home.
A. which B. that C. whose D. what
Câu 14: He’s written a book……….I’ve forgotten.
A. it’s name B. whose its name C. whose name D. of its name
Câu 15: Mary taught me……….to play the violin.
A. what B. where C. how D. when
Câu 16: Nobody knows for……………Jim is working.
A. why B. whom C. that D. which
Câu 17: This is the village…………he was born.
A. in which B. when C. how D. from which
Câu 18: You should show the interviewer that you are really keen………the job you have applied.
A. for B with C. on D. over
Câu 19: If you are called………… a job interview, be sure to dress neatly and formally.
A. in B. for C. at D. with
Câu 20: Mary: “Thanks for the nice gift!” Peter “……………………”
A. In fact, I myself don’t like it. B. you’re welcomed
C. I’m glad you like it. D. But do you know how much it costs?
Câu 21: If you are offered the position, ………………!
A. congratulations B. congratulating C. congratulation D. congratulate
Câu 22: ……wants to work for this company can send their application letter by post.
A. Who B. That C. Whoever D. Whom
Câu 23: A………is a person who helps save people’s lives.
A. writer B. doctor C. farmer D. tourist guide
Câu 24: You must remember………………all your belongings out of this classroom today.
A. bring B bringing C. brought D. to bring
Câu 25: We received her letter after she……… to a new house.
A. has moved B. was moving C. had moved D. would move
Câu 26: I am learning English…………I want to get a better job.
A. but B. because C. or D. therefore
Câu 27: They held a party to congratulate…….their son’s success to become …… engineer.
A. in / a B. for / an C. at / the D. on / an
Câu 28: He was refused because he had no…… experience related to……….job he applied.
A. X / the B. an / X C. the / a D. a / the
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Câu 29: always………honest in whatever you do.
A to be B. be C. is D. are
Câu 30: forget / say / goodbye / interviewer / before / leave / the office.
A. Don’t forget say goodbye to the interviewer before leave the office.
B. Don’t forget say goodbye to the interviewer before leaving the office.
C. Don’t forget saying goodbye to the interviewer before leaving the office.
D. Don’t forget to say goodbye to the interviewer before leaving the office.
Câu 31: My resume / enclose / contact / me / every afternoon/ look forward to / be interviewed.
A. My resume enclosed and contact me every afternoon. I look forward to be interviewed.
B. My resume is enclosed. You can contact me every afternoon. I am looking forward to being
interviewed.
C. My resume which is enclosed, so please contact me every afternoon. I am looking forward to being
interviewed.
C. My resume is enclosed. Please contact me every afternoon. Therefore, I am looking forward to being
interviewed.
Câu 32: “If I were you, I would take the job,” said my room-mate.
A. My room-mate was thinking about taking the job.
B. My room-mate advised me to take the job.
C. My room-mate introduced the idea of taking the job to me.
D. My room-mate insisted on taking the job for me.
Câu 33: The young woman who lives next door is very kind to my family.
A. The young woman to live next door is very kind to my family.
B. The young woman he lives next door is very kind to my family.
C. The young woman living next door is very kind to my family.
D. The young woman lived next door is very kind to my family.
Câu 34: She started learning English ten years ago.
A. She has not learnt English before. B. She has learnt English since ten years.
C. She has started learning English for ten years. D. She has learnt English for ten years.
Câu 35: John, whose cough is terrible, needs to see a doctor.
A. John needs to see a doctor because of his terrible cough.
B. John’s terrible cough prevents from seeing a doctor.
C. John’s doctor does not want to see him because he has a bad cough.
D. John’s terrible cough forces him to see a doctor.
Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each of the question from 34 to 38
A person writes a resume when seeking employment. It outlines one skill, education, and experience. It
is sent to potential employers. The information included in a resume can be presented in a number of ways.
There are three basic types of resumes.
The first type is the chronological resume. This is the most popular. It presents information according to
time (most recent to least recent).The second type is the functional resume. It highlights a person’s experience.
The third type is a combination resume. It is a combination of the first two. When writing a resume, the type
that can best highlight one’s skills, education, and experience should be selected.
Câu 36: How many basic types of resumes are there?
A. one B. two C. three D. four
Câu 37: According to the passage, the chronological resume………………………
A. is the most popular type B. is the most difficult to write.
C. lists information from most recent to least recent D. A & C
Câu 38: All of the following statements are true about the combination resume except………………
A. It is organized by experience as well as time.
B. It is not effective type.
C. It is a chronological and functional resume all in one.
D. It explains experience from past jobs.
Câu 39: It can be inferred from the passage that………………………………….
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A. writing a resume is one of the first steps in looking for work
B. employers only read combination
C. a chronological resume is the best
D. experience is more important than skills
Câu 40: The word “highlights” in the passage is closest in meaning to……………
A. makes bright B. emphasizes C. includes D. deletes
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others
Câu 41: A. explained B. disappointed C. called D. offered
Câu 42: A. qualification B. formally C. indicate D. vacancy
Câu 43: A. honest B. humor C. health D. happy
Choose the word which is stressed differently from the others from 44 to 45:
Câu 44: A. experience B. certificate C. enthusiasm D. application
Câu 45: A. interview B. impression C. candidate D. advertise
Read the passage and choose the word or phrase that best fits each space from 46 to 50:
Looking for a job
I finished university six months ago, and I’ve got a (46)………….in business administration. A few of
my friends have already got full-time jobs but most, like me, are still waiting for something suitable to turn up.
Meanwhile, I make sure that I keep myself busy. I look through the job advertisements (47)…… the
newspapers every day and I also ask all the people I know to tell me if they hear of any (48)……where they
work. What I’m looking for is something challenging, and I would certainly be happy to move to another city or
even work aboard for a while.
The salary is not so important at this stage, provided I earn enough to live on, because I don’t want to
continue having to depend on my parents, although they are very (49)……… to me. At the moment, I’m
working in a nearby restaurant two evenings a week, washing up and generally helping out, (50)…….brings in a
little money. The other people working there are very friendly, and many of them are in the same situation as
me, so we have lots to talk about.
Câu 46: A. degree B. certificate C. diploma D. course
Câu 47: A. on B. in C. upon D. at
Câu 48: A. positions B. blanks C. vacancies D. posts
Câu 49: A. kind B. good C. important D. generous
Câu 50: A. that B. which C. this D. it
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
SAMPLE TEST 7 – Unit 7
I. Pronunciation:
Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest.
1. a. economic b. experience c. entertainment d. introduction
2. a. economy b. experience c. relationship d. renovation
3. a. production b. consumer c. domestic d. business
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest
4. a. economy b. industry c. qualify d. priority
5. a. measure b. subsidies c. domestic d. hospital
II. Error recognition:
6. (a) In spite of she (b) knew it was (c) dangerous, she (d) wanted to ride a horse.
7. He (a) went (b) to work (c) in spite of (d) to feel ill.
8. (a) Although (b) the bad traffic, I managed (c) to arrived (d) at the meeting on time.
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9. (a) Although her (b) severe pain, she tried to (c) walk to the auditorium (d) to attend the lecture.
10. (a) Despite of the (b) heavy rain, they (c) decided (d) to go.
III. Vocabulary and grammar:
11. The control of ………………… has been carried out through measures rooted in monetarism.
a. inflate b. inflationist c. inflation d. inflator
12. After more than a decade of Doi Moi or economic……………., the Vietnamese Communist government
has achieved diplomatic and economic links with numerous foreign partners.
a. relation b. investment c.' productivity d. renovation
13. After a decade of economic liberalization, Vietnam has seen a dramatic rise in living …………in urban
areas.
a. surface b. standards c. levels d. backgrounds
14. These new economic reforms have allowed for international ………… and development in the country.
a. pay b. renovation c. investment d. opportunity
15. For more than ten years, we have seen the significant …………in the economy of our country.
a. develop b. developments c. developers d. developed
16. ………… , he walked to the station.
a. Despite being tired b. Although to be tired c. In spite being tired d. Despite tired
17. The children slept well, despite ……………….
a. it was noise b. the noise c. of the noise d. noisy
18. ………………her lack of hard work, she was promoted.
a. In spite b. Even though c. In spite of d. Despite of
19. In spite of his hard work, he could not finish the job.
a. As hard as he work b. Despite he worked hard
c. Though he worked hard d. Although hard work
20. Despite……………… , we knew that he was guilty.
a. denied b. denying c. he denied d. his denial
21. Despite……………… , we arrived on time.
a. the traffic b. of the traffic
c. there was heavy traffic d. of there was heavy traffic
22. It was very cold ………… she did not put on her coat.
a. in case b. but c. even if d. even though
23. …………the increase in their salaries, many French employees spend Saturday at work.
a. Despite b. Even if c. Even though d. In spite
24. ………………, he still went on working.
a. Tired as he was b. Tired although he was
c. Even if his tiredness d. Despite he was tired
25. 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
26. They decided to go for a picnic……………… the cold weather.
a. because of b. because c. in spite of d. and
27. He got the job…………….having no qualifications.
a. although b. despite of c. but d. in spite of
28. In spite of the heavy rain, the children went to school.
a. Although it rained heavily, the children went to school.
b. The children went to school though it rained heavily.
c. It rained heavily but the children went to school.
d. all are correct
29. He was very tired but he kept on walking.
a. Despite he was very tired, he kept on working.
b. In spite of he was very tired, he kept on working.
c. Though his tiredness, he kept on working.
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d. Although he was very tired, he kept on working.
30. He keeps working………… feeling unwell.
A. although b. because of c. in spite of d. unless
31. ……… she heard the door bell, she didn’t answer it.
a. However b. Because c. Even though d. As if
32. Despite the fact that it was snowing, I felt warm.
a. In spite of snowing, I felt warm. b. In spite of feeling warm, it was snowing.
c. Although it was snowing, I felt warm. d. Although I felt warm, it was snowing.
33. Though he tried hard, he didn’t succeed.
a. However hard he tried, he didn’t succeed. b. However he tried hard, he didn’t succeed.
c. However he didn’t succeed, he tried hard. d. However he tried hard, but he didn’t succeed.
34. In spite of his old age, Mr. Brown jogs seven miles every morning.
a. Although of Mr. Brown old, he jogs seven miles every morning.
b. Although Mr. Brown old, he jogs seven miles every morning.
c. Although Mr. Brown is old, he jogs seven miles every morning.
d. Although Mr. Brown is not old, he jogs seven miles every morning.
35. ……………….it was raining heavily, they didn’t cancel the match.
a. Because b. In spite of c. Although d. Since
36. I tried to do my homework………………the noise.
a. because of b. in spite of c. although d. despite of
37. Excuse me, is anybody sitting here?” - “………………………….”
No, thanks b. Yes, I’m so glad c. Sorry, the seat is taken d. Yes, you can sit here
38. “Can I help you?” – “………………… ”
a. No, thanks. I’m just looking B. Yes, I’m watching c. No, I’m seeing d. Yes, I’m thinking
39. "Where can we meet?" …………." _
a. I do not want to meet you b. I don’t know c. It's up to you d. At your house
40. "What do you think of the book?" - " ……… "
a. That's right b. No, it not c. It's right d. Oh, excellent
Vietnam is considered a third world country, its people live (41) __ poverty by the millions. After the
(42) __ , Vietnam's economy remained dominated by small-scale production, low labor productivity, (43) __ ,
material and technological shortfalls, and insufficient food and (44) __ goods. The Doi Moi reforms that were
instated in 1986 have shed new light and added new features to the Vietnamese economy. If these recent
projects are successful and Doi Moi continues on its current path the Vietnamese people may (45) __ a new
standard of living. More reforms like Doi Moi need to take place in order to create a more stable Vietnamese
future.
41. a. for b. in c. on d. of
42. a. liberate b. liberation c. liberator d. liberal
43. a. application b. salary c. profession d. unemployment
44. a. consumer b. producer c. spender d. manufacturer
45. a. come b. approach c. reach d. arrive
In 1986 Vietnam launched a political and economic innovation campaign (Doi Moi) that introduced
reforms intended to facilitate the transition from a centralized economy to a "socialist-oriented market
economy." Doi Moi combined government planning with free-market incentives. The program abolished
agricultural collectives, removed price controls on agricultural goods, and enabled farmers to sell their goods in
the marketplace. It encouraged the establishment of private businesses and foreign investment, including
foreign-owned enterprises.
By the late 1990s, more than 30,000 private businesses had been created, and the economy was growing
at an annual rate of more than 7 percent. From the early 1990s to 2005, poverty declined from about 50 percent
to 29 percent of the population. However, progress varied geographically, with most prosperity concentrated in
urban areas, particularly in and around Ho Chi Minh City. In general, rural areas also made progress, as rural
households living in poverty declined from 66 percent of the total in 1993 to 36 percent in 2002. By contrast,
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concentrations of poverty remained in certain rural areas, particularly the northwest, north-central coast, and
central highlands.
Government control of the economy and a nonconvertible currency have protected Vietnam from what
could have been a more severe impact resulting from the East Asian financial crisis in 1997.
46. The Vietnamese Doi Moi campaign …………
a. has not interfered with politics b. has focused on centralized economy.
c. is not in favour of socialism d. came into being in 1986
47. From the content of the text, the readers can learn that …………….
a. Vietnam used to have agricultural collectives
b. there used to be many foreign-owned enterprises before 1986 in Vietnam
c. before 1986, the Vietnamese government did not control prices on agricultural goods
d. The Vietnamese Doi Moi campaign has not allowed foreign-owned enterprises
48. Which rate has decreased?
a. Poverty b. Population c. Economy d. Business
49. The development in Vietnam …………….
a. has been equal in every part of the country
b. has focused only on agriculture
c. is more prosperous in big cities than that in the countryside
d. is more prosperous in the countryside than that in big cities
50. According to the last paragraph, ……………
a. the Vietnamese government did nothing to overcome the East Asian financial crisis in 1997.
b. The Vietnamese economy was not affected by the East Asian financial crisis in 1997.
c. the Vietnamese government found it difficult to control the financial crisis.
d. the Vietnamese government could not protect the economy from the East Asian financial crisis in 1997
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
SAMPLE TEST 8 - Unit 8
I- Circle the word which has the stress pattern different from the rest:
1- A- experience B- environment C- security D- electronic
2- A- disappear B- depression C- domestic D- contribute
3- A- future B- result C- almost D- happen
II- Circle the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest
4- powerful B- slow C- show D- snow
5- chores B- chemistry C- chat D- achieve
III- Circle the best answer
6- He is very ………….to everyone, so he has got many friends.
A. friendly B. unfriendly C. friendship D. friendliness.
7- Everyone looks much …………today than he did yesterday.
A. happy B. happily C. more happily D. happier
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8- You can’t drive a car you have got a license.
A- unless B- so C- in case D- if
9- They were too late. The plane …………………off ten minutes earlier.
A. took B. had taken C. has taken D. was taking
10- Keep going along Station Road until you ………………to the roundabout.
A. reach B. come C. arrive D. go
11- The bus is always time. It will arrive in 10 minutes.
A- in B- on C- after D- right
12. He is always provided …… all he needs.
A. to B. in C. for D. with
13- Washington state is famous its apples.
A- in B- for C- of D- with
14- Were you aware the regulations against smoking in this area?
A- in B- with C- of D- about
15- The art museum is located next the museum of natural history on State Street.
A- to B- for C- on D- with
16- the moon goes around earth every 27 days.
A- The/ a B- The/ the C- 0/0 D- A/ a
17- What is highest mountain in world.
A- the / a B- a/ the C- 0/0 D- the/ the
18- Liz lives in small village in country.
A- a/ the B- a/ a C- the/ the D- a/ 0
19- He works as assistant in same shop as I do.
A- an/ the B- a/ the C- a/ a D- the/ the
20- Have you finished with book I lent you last week?
A- a B- the C- an D- 0
21. He wanted to know ……… there.
A. how long had I been there B. how long I had been
C. how long time I have been D. how long time had I been
22. The doctor told them ……………….
A. have confidence in him B. be confident in him
C. to have confidence in him D. confident in him
23- Let’s chat on line.
A- not at all B- thank you C- good luck D- Good idea
24- Hello, may I speak to Mr. Black, please?
A- I think so B- Hold on, please C- Good bye D- I’d like to
25- Congratulations to you on passing the math exam.
A- you are welcome B- Never mind C- Don’t mention it D- Thanks a lot
26- What is your father?- He is
A- tall B- in his office C- an engineer D- going swimming
27- ?- He is tall and thin.
A- What is jack like B- How is Jack
C- Is Jack short D- What is wrong with Jack
28- Rubber is used for ………………
A. make tires and others elastic things. B. make tires and other elastic things.
C. making tires and others elastic things D. making tires and other elastic things.
29- He can’t make the radio …………………
A. to work B. working C. worked D. work
30- What did your mother say? –She asked me …………….leave yet.
A. don’t B. not to C. that I shouldn’t D. that I don’t
IV- Find out one mistake in each sentence
31- They told me don’t smoke in the waiting room.
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