DE CUONG THI HKI 1 ANH VAN 12

SYLLABUS FOR THE FIRST TERM TEST
ENGLISH 12
SCHOOL YEAR 2016 – 2017
A. PHONETICS
I. PROUNUNCIATION
1. a. share
2. a. cooks
3. a. advises
4. a. teacher
5. a. hurry
6. a. hands
7. a. brothers
8. a. clothes
9. a. enjoys
10. a. attempts
11. a. naked
12. a. concerned
13. a. appeared
14. a. sacrificed
15. a. laughed
16. a. apply
17. a. choice
18. a. final
19. a. average
20. a. course
21. a. worker
22. a. honest
23. a. character
24. a. interview
25. a. explained
26. a. economy

27. a. right
28. a. measure
29. a. though
30. a. improve
31. a. future
32. a. chore
33. a. threaten
34. a. wipe
35. a. service

b. rare
b. loves
b. raises
b. children
b. under
b. parents
b. weekends
b. cloths
b. feels
b. shares
b. looked
b. raised
b. agreed
b. trusted
b. weighed
b. university
b. achieve
b. applicant
b. indicate
b. four

b. whom
b. holiday
b. teacher
b. minute
b. disappointed
b. industry
b. private
b. subsidies
b. encourage
b. introduce
b. mature
b. technology
b. earth
b. allow
b. practice

c. are
c. joins
c. devises
c. chore
c. pressure
c. chores
c. problems
c. roofs
c. takes
c. looks
c. booked
c. developed
c. coughed
c. recorded

c. helped
c. identity
c. each
c. high
c. application
c. our
c. interview
c. home
c. chemist
c. question
c. prepared
c. qualify
c. communist
c. domestic
c. enough
c. move
c. pasture
c. much
c. healthy
c. powerful
c. office

d. declare
d. spends
d. goes
d. school
d. rush
d. boys
d. secrets
d. books

d. gives
d. beliefs
d. hooked
d. maintained
d. loved
d. acted
d. missed
d. early
d. chemistry
d. decide
d. grade
d. yours
d. answer
d. happiness
d. technical
d. suitable
d. interviewed
d. priority
d. minority
d. hospital
d. country
d. lose
d. nature
d. exchange
d. breathe
d. answer
d. device

II. STRESS SYLLABLE
1. a. hospital

2. a. family
3. a. biologist
4. a. confident
5. a. possible.

b. mischievous
b. whenever
b. generally
b. important
b. university

c. supportive
c. obedient
c. responsible
c. together
c. secondary

d. special
d. solution
d. security
d. exciting
d. suitable


6. a. partnership
7. a. believe
8. a. summary
9. a. attractiveness
10. a. certain
11. a. social

12. a. whistle
13. a. discuss
14. a. sentence
15. a. problem
16. a. conference
17. a. powerful
18. a. memory
19. a. requirement
20. a. library
21. a. veterinary
22. a. maximum
23. a. institution
24. a. available
25. .a. graduation
26. a. technical
27. a. experience
28. a. addition
29. a. qualification
30. a. answer
31. a. develop
32. a. adopt
33. a. administrative
34. a. ethnic
35. a. economy
36. a. different
37. a. future
38. a. development
39. a. threaten
40. a. experience

b. romantic
b. marriage
b. different
b. traditional
b. couple
b. meter
b. table
b. waving
b. pointing
b. minute
b. lecturer
b. interesting
b. exactly
b. condition
b. entertain
b. consequently
b. decision
b. university
b. majority
b. understanding
b. advertise
b. certificate
b. suitable
b. disappointedly
b. question
b. overall
b. export
b. intervention
b. enjoy
b. experience

b. terrorist
b. burden
b. security
b. appear
b. technology

c. actually
c. response
c. physical
c. generation
c. decide
c. notice
c. someone
c. airport
c. verbal
c. suppose
c. reference
c. exciting
c. radio
c. example
c. understand
c. application
c. requirement
c. preferential
c. tutorial
c. international
c. candidate
c. interviewer
c. shortcoming
c. responsibility

c. polite
c. commitment
c. guideline
c. productivity
c. legal
c. relationship
c. contrary
c. device
c. pessimistic
c. modern
c. environment

d. attitude
d. maintain
d. decision
d. American
d. equal
d. begin
d. receive
d. often
d. attract
d. dinner
d. researcher
d. difficult
d. management
d. previous
d. referee
d. difficulty
d. admission
d. indicative

d. differently
d. accommodation
d. consider
d. enthusiasm
d. honestly
d. recommendation
d. keenness
d. investment
d. money
d. opportunity
d. measure
d. renovation
d. domestic
d. certain
d. particular
d. instance
d. optimistic

B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR: Choose the best option
I. WORD FORM
1. He has been very interested in doing research on _______ since he was at high school.
a. biology
b. biological
c. biologist
d. biologically
2. Are you sure that boys are more _______ than girls?
a. act
b. active
c. action
d. activity

3. You are old enough to take _______ for what you have done.
a. responsible
b. responsibility
c. responsibly
d. irresponsible
4. These quick and easy _______ can be effective in the short term, but they have a cost.
a. solve
b. solvable
c. solutions
d. solvability
5. He was looking at his parents _______, waiting for recommendations.
a. obey
b. obedience
c. obedient
d. obediently


6. The interviews with parents showed that the vast majority were _______ of teachers.
a. support
b. supportive
c. supporter
d. supporting
7. London is home to people of many _______ cultures.
a. diverse
b. diversity
c. diversify
d. diversification
8. 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
9. My mother used to be a woman of great _______, but now she gets old and looks pale.
a. beauty
b. beautiful
c. beautifully
d. beautify
10. Although they are twins, they have almost the same appearance but they are seldom in _______.
a. agree
b. agreeable
c. agreement
d. agreeably
11. The more _______ and positive you look, the better you will feel.
a. confide
b. confident
c. confidently
d. confidence
12. My parents will have celebrated 30 years of _______ by next week.
a. marry
b. married
c. marriageable
d. marriage
13. Many Vietnamese people ______ their lives for the revolutionary cause of the nation
a. sacrifice
b. sacrificed
c. sacrificial
d. sacrificially
14. Most of us would maintain that physical ______ does not playa major part in how we react to the
people we meet.
a. attract

b. attractive
c. attractiveness
d. attractively
15. They had a ______ candlelit dinner last night and she accepted his proposal of marriage.
a. romance
b. romantic
c. romantically
d. romanticize
16. They started, as _______ gatherings but they have become increasingly formalized in the last
few years.
a. informal
b. informally
c. informalize
d. informality
17. Children who are isolated and lonely seem to have poor language and ________.
a. communicate
b. communication
c. communicative
d. communicator
18. The lecturer explained the problem very clearly and is always _______ in response to questions.
a. attention
b. attentive
c. attentively
d. attentiveness
19. The United Nations Secretary-General has often spoken of the need for individual _______ and
human rights in his speeches.
a. free
b. freedom
c. freely
d. freeing

20. He owed his success not to privilege but to self-education and a driving desire for _______.
a. achieve
b. achiever
c. achievement
d. achievable
21. He did not do well at school and left with few _______ qualifications.
a. academic
b. academy
c. academician
d. academically
22. The Minister of the Education and Training Department appeared on TV last night to _______
his new policy.
a. public
b. publicly
c. publicize
d. publicizing
23. He graduated with doctorates of _______ and surgery from Florence, gaining the highest honors
that year.
a. medicine
b. medical
c. medicate
d. medication
24. He was the only _______ that was offered the job.
a. apply
b. application
c. applicant
d. applying
25. Higher education _______ have risen this year for the first time in more than a decade.
a. applies
b. applications

c. applicable
d. applicants
26. I am so _______ that I cannot say anything, but keep silent.
a. nerve
b. nervous
c. nervously
d. nervousness
27. It is _______ to fail a job interview, but try again.


a. disappoint
b. disappointing
c. disappointedly
d. disappointment
28. _______! I have heard of your success in the new project.
a. Congratulate
b. Congratulating
c. Congratulation
d. Congratulations
29. The control of _______ has been carried out through measures rooted in monetarism.
a. inflate
b. inflationist
c. inflation
d. inflator
30. It is often a good idea to start with small, easily _______ goals.
a. achieve
b. achievement
c. achievable
d. achiever
31. For more than ten years, we have seen the significant _______ in the economy of our country.

a. develop
b. developments
c. developers
d. developed
32. Henry was a studious student. He needed no _______ to work hard.
a. encourage
b. encouraging
c. encouragement
d. encouraged
II. MEANING
1. It is parents' duty and responsibility to _____ hands to tae care of their children and give them a
happy home.
a. shake
b. hold
c. join
d. take
2. He is a _______ boy. He is often kind and helpful to every classmate.
a. frank
b. lovely
c. obedient
d. caring
3. _______ sure that you follow the instructions carefully. .
a. Believe
b. Try
c. Do
d. Make
4. Most doctors and nurses have to work on a _______ once or twice a week at the hospital.
a. solution
b. night shift
c. household chores d. special dishes

5. According to the boss, John is the most _______ for the position of executive secretary.
a. supportive
b. caring
c. suitable
d. comfortable
6. She got up late and rushed to the bus stop.
a. came into
b. went leisurely
c. went quickly
d. dropped by
7. Billy, come and give me a hand with cooking.
a. help
b. prepared
c. be busy
d. attempt
8. Whenever problems come up, we discuss them frankly and find solutions quickly.
a. .happen
b. encounter
c. arrive
d. clean
9. What are the _______ of that country? - I think it is some kinds of cheese and sauces.
a. drinks
b. beverages
c. grains
d. special dishes
10. It is not easy to
our beauty when we get older and older.
a. develop
b. maintain
c. gain

d. collect
11. 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
12. All parents are _______ to at least try to behave in ways that will give their own children an
important protection
a. decided
b. supposed
c. followed
d. rejected
13. It will take more or less a month to prepare for the wedding.
a. approximately
b. generally
c. frankly
d. simply
14. The boy waved his hands to his mother, who was standing at the school gate, to __ her attention.
a. attract
b. pull
c. follow
d. tempt
15. When you are in a restaurant, you can raise your hand slightly to show that you need assistance.
a. bill
b. menu
c. help
d. food

16. He is one of the most _______ bosses I have ever worked with. He behaves rudely to not only
me but also others in the staff.
a. thoughtful
b. impolite
c. attentive
d. communicative
17. According to the text, body movements cannot express ________.
a. feelings
b. status
c. attitudes
d. desires
18. 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
19. A/an _______ is an official document stating that you have passed an examination, completed a
course, or .achieved some necessary qualifications.
a. certificate
b. requirement
c. education
d. test
20. Peter is trying his best to study in hope that he will _______ fame and fortune in the near future.
a. lose
b. run
c. move
d. achieve
21. School uniform is compulsory in most of Vietnamese schools.
a. depended
b. required

c. divided
d. paid
22. Education has been developed in _______ with modern industry and the mass media.
a. compulsory
b. parallel
c. selected
d. following
23. In Scotland, students transfer from primary to secondary education at approximately age 12.
a. compound
b. base
c. change
d. move
24. In Vietnamese schools, English, mathematics, and literature are three _______ subjects, which
are compulsory in many important national examinations.
a. core
b. part
c. center
d. middle
25. Although he has not got necessary experience, he used to take a ____ in business administration.
a. curriculum
b. course
c. school
d. class
26. A university is an -institution of higher education and research, which grants _______ degrees at
all levels in a variety of subjects.
a. secondary
b. optional
c. academic
d. vocational
27. _______ is used to describe the work of a person whose job is to treat sick or injured animals, or

to describe the medical treatment of animals.
a. Chemistry
b. Pharmacy
c. Medicine
d. Veterinary
28. An _______ is a student at a university or college who is studying for his or her first degree.
a. undergraduate
b. application
c. insurance
d. exam
29. Entry to university is competitive so some _______ with the minimum entrance qualifications
will find themselves without a place.
a. tutors
b. professors
c. teachers
d. applicants
30. Some days of rest may help to _______ the pressure of work.
a. reduce
b. lower
c. chop
d. crease
31. Not all teenagers are well _______ for their future job when they are at high school.
a. interested
b. satisfied
c. concerned
d. prepared
32. She likes meeting people and travelling so she wants to apply for a _______ of a receptionist or
tourist guide.
a. location
b. position

c. site
d. word
33. If you are _______ for a particular job, someone asks you questions about yourself to find out if
you suitable for it.
a. paid
b. chosen
c. interviewed
d. recommended
34. You should ask the interviewer some questions about the job to show your ______ and keenness.
a. anger
b. thrill
c. amazement
d. interest
35. Economic reforms began in the Soviet Union in June 1985 by the Soviet leader Mikhail
Gorbachev to _______ the Soviet economy.


a. repair
b. reproduce
c. restructure
d. reply
36. 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
37. For more than 20 years, the Vietnamese government has pursued the open-door _______ and
continued to woo foreign investment.
a. policy

b. way
c. export
d. guideline
38. 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
39. The _______ effect of the new policy is that the farmer is now working for himself, and not for
the state sake.
a. legal
b. common
c. all
d. overall
40. Considering peasants make up nearly 80% of Vietnam's population.
a. specialists
b. economists
c. professors
d. farmers
41. The Doi Moi reforms have _______ new possibilities in farming systems research in Vietnam.
a. risen
b. opened
c. renovated
d. called
42. The introduction of appropriate farming practices to Vietnam farmers can help them achieve a
higher output.
a. productivity
b. renovation
c. guideline

d. achievement
43. Industry in the area consisted mostly of food-processing plants and factories __ consumer goods.
a. renovating
b. initiating
c. developing
d. producing
44. The government gave top _______ to reforming the legal system.
a. priority
b. primary
c. preference
d. major
45. A _______ is money that is paid by a government or other authority in order to help an industry
or business, or to pay for a public service.
a. capital
b. subsidy
c. investment
d. salary
46. They still remain the need for an integrated system of subsidies which will _______ farmers to
look after their upland environment and producing food.
a. enable
b. adopt
c. consume
d. expand
47. Despite the plan's emphasis on agricultural _______, the industrial sector received a larger share
of state investment.
a. shortage
b. commitment
c. development
d. achievement
48. There will be powerful network of computers which may come from a single computing

_______ that is worn on or in the body.
a. device
b. machinery
c. equipment
d. vehicle
49. In the future many large corporations will be wiped out and millions of jobs will be lost.
a. companies
b. services
c. supermarkets
d. farms
50. Someone who is _______ thinks that bad things are going to happen.
a. optimistic
b. pessimistic
c. threatened
d. hopeful
III. PREPOSITION
1. Sometimes Mr. Pike has to work very late _______ night to do some important experiments.
a. in
b. at
c. for
d. on
2. Peter was _______ a hurry to go so he did not stop to greet me.
a. in
b. on
c. with
d. over
3. Where is Jimmy? - He is ____ work. He is busy ____ his monthly report.
a. on / for
b. in / about
c. to / through

d. at / with


4. With greatly increased workloads, everyone is _______ pressure now.
a. under
b. above
c. upon
d. out of
5. It's hard work looking _______ three children all day.
a. after
b. up
c. to
d. through
6. If you have ever watched television, you have seen plenty ___ drug ads.
a. with
b. of
c. for
d. about
7. The space shuttle crashed and went _______ in flames.
a. of
b. for
c. over
d. off
8. Elevators in tall building make the top floors accessible _____ everybody
a. to
b. with
c. about
d. at
9. While I am waiting _______ my bus, I often listen _______ music.
a. on / at

b. for / to
c. toward / about
d. upon / in
10. Those spacecrafts are used ______ taking photographs _______ space.
a. about / through
b. for fin
c. of / at
d. in / off
11. Will you take care _______ my little dog when I am _______ business?
a. through / away
b. about / at
c. for / over
d. of / on
12. According _______ Bill, there's something wrong _______ my computer.
a. after / for
b. on / about
c. to / with
d. upon / at
13. He depends _______ his sister _______ assistance.
a. to / from
b. from / in
c. on / for
d. at / with
14. Pay more attention _______ picture and you can find out who is the robber.
a. to
b. for
c. at
d. on
15. She looked _______ me, smiling happily and confidently.
a. on

b. over
c. forward
d. at
16. I have never seen such a beautiful dress _______ you before.
a. at
b. in
c. on
d. for
17. Small children are often told that it is rude to point _______ other people.
a. on
b. to
c. at
d. for
18. The school library is open _______ all of the students and the teaching staff of the school.
a. for
b. over
c. to
d. among
19. I have just taken a Test of English as a Foreign Language or TOEFL _______ short.
a. of
b. in
c. on
d. for
20. In England schooling is compulsory _______ all children from the age of 5 to 16.
a. with
b. for
c. to
d. over
21. In Vietnam a school year lasts for nine months and is divided _______ two terms.
a. into

b. to
c. from
d. on
22. You can meet Mr. Pike, who is _____ behalf _____ the university to solve the problems of
foreign students.
a. on / of
b. in / for
c. with / at
d. for / at
23. Many parents do not let their children make a decision _______ their future career.
a. in
b. about
c. on
d. out
24. You are old enough. I think it is high time you applied _______ a job
a. in
b. of
c. for
d. upon
25. I have just been called _______ a job interview. I am so nervous.
a. for
b. in
c. over
d. with
26. It is of great importance to create a good impression _______ your interviewer.
a. on
b. about
c. for
d. at
27. Good preparations _______ your job interview is a must.

a. with
b. upon
c. in
d. for
28. You should show the interviewer that you are really keen _______ the job you have applied.
a. in
b. for
c. on
d. over
29. They held a party to congratulate _______ their son's success to become an engineer.
a. with
b. on
c. for
d. about
30. It is quite important _______ me to get on and think.
a. of
b to
c. on
d. with
31. If you think you may be allergic to a food or drink, eliminate it _______ your diet.
a. for
b. without
c. from
d. on
32. Economic reforms are often carried _______ to promote the developing of a country.
a. out
b. on
c. for

d. in
33. Being aware _____ the importance of economic reforms, the Vietnamese Communist Party
initiated an overall economic reform policy.
a. for
b. at
c. of
d. in
34. There was a shortage _______ food and safe water after the flood.
a. on
b. with
c. for
d. of
35. The new measures are aimed _____ increasing the productivity of crops.
a. at
b. over
c. upon
d. beyond
36. She is looking _______ a new place to live because she does not want to depend _______ her
parents any more.
a. for / on
b. after / with
c. up / forward
d. at / into
37. I was brought _______ in the countryside by my aunt after my parents had pass _______.
a. on / over
b. for / on
c. on / off
d. up / away
38. Due to industrialization, we have to cope ____ the fact that many species are ____ danger _____
extinction.

a. over / at / for
b. at / upon / over
c. for / on / with
d. with / in / of
39. Boys! Put your toys ______. It is time to go to bed. Don't stay _____ late.
a. off / on
b. away / up
c. down / off
d. around/ for
40. She intended to quit her job to stay _______ home and look _______ her sick mother.
a. in / at
b. at / after
c. for / over
d. up / on
41. He is very worried _______ his new job because he is not quite prepared _______ working.
a. on / over
b. to / off
c. about / for
d. in / at
42. Instead _____ petrol, cars will only run ____ solar energy and electricity.
a. of / on
b. for / by
c. in / over
d. from/ upon
43. She has a promising future ahead _______ her.
a. for
b. from
c. on
d. of
44. If you have ever watched television, you have seen plenty ___ drug ads.

a. with
b. of
c. for
d. about
45. The space shuttle crashed and went _______ in flames.
a. of
b. for
c. over
d. off
46. Elevators in tall building make the top floors accessible _____ everybody
a. to
b. with
c. about
d. at
47. While I am waiting _______ my bus, I often listen _______ music.
a. on / at
b. for / to
c. toward / about
d. upon / in
48. Those spacecrafts are used ______ taking photographs _______ space.
a. about / through
b. for fin
c. of / at
d. in / off
49. Will you take care _______ my little dog when I am _______ business?
a. through / away
b. about / at
c. for / over
d. of / on

50. According _______ Bill, there's something wrong _______ my computer.
a. after / for
b. on / about
c. to / with
d. upon / at
IV. ARTICLE
1. It is generally believed that "Men make _______ house and women make _______ home".
a. Ø / Ø
b. a / an
c. the / the
d. an / the
2. John is _______ only child in his family so his parents love him a lot.
a. a
b. an
c. the
d. no article
3. Billy has been seriously ill, and he was taken to _____ hospital yesterday
a. a
b. an
c. the
d. Ø
4. My father phoned me to say that he would come _______ home late.
a. a
b. an
c. the
d. Ø
5. At last they divorced after ten years of _______ marriage.
a. a
b. an

c. the
d. Ø
6. _______ large number of India men agreed that it was unwise to confide in their wives.
a. A
b. An
c. The
d. Ø
7. Not all men are concerned with _______ physical attractiveness of their girlfriends and wives.
a. A
b. An
c. The
d. Ø
8. ______ love is ______ very strong feeling of affection towards someone who you are
romantically or sexually attracted to.
a. The / the
b. The / Ø
c. A / the
d. Ø / a
9. I fell in ______ love with him because of his kind nature.
a. a
b. an
c. the
d. Ø
10. What are your plans for _______ future?
a. a
b. an
c. the
d. Ø
11. Up to now, ____ space exploring still remains ___ very risky, complex, and expensive endeavor.
a. the / the

b. a / the
c. a / Ø
d. Ø / a
12. Within _______ few years, _______ private space travel has gone from concept to reality.
a. Ø / an
b. the / the
c. the / a
d. a / Ø
13. With its long days, lack of _______ atmosphere, and wide-open spaces, _______ moon would
also make an ideal place to put massive solar power plants.
a. Ø / a
b. an / the
c. the / a
d. an / Ø
14. _______technology is already present in the form of computers, printers, scanners, handheld
devices, wireless technologies, and Internet connections.
a. A
b. An
c. The
d. Ø
15. By 2015, it will be widely accepted that schools and pre-schools have _______ extremely
important role to play in future of our world.
a. an / a
b. an / the
c. the / the
d. Ø / Ø
16. On _____ Internet and with cable television w e can select information from _______ wide
variety of sources.
a. the / a
b. an / the

c. the / Ø
d. Ø / the
17. There is one _______ thing we can be sure: _______ energy will be more challenging and more
important in the future.
a. the / Ø
b. the / an
c. a / the
d. Ø / Ø
18. _______ Europe and Asia are coming to rely more and more on ______ nuclear generation.
a. An / a
b. Ø / Ø
c. The / the
d. The / a
19. He usually travels to _______ Philadelphia by _______ train.
a. Ø / Ø
b. the / a
c. the / the
d. Ø / a


20. You frequently see this kind of violence on _______ television.
a. a
b. an
c. the
21. How do we know what _______ universe is supposed to look like?
a. a
b. an
c. the

d. Ø

d. Ø

V. VERB TENSES AND VERB FORM
1. It _______ it is parents' responsibility to take good care of their children.
a. commonly says that
b. commonly to be said that
c. is commonly said that
d. is commonly saying
2. Most children enjoy _______ with their parents and siblings.
a. play
b. to play
c. playing
d. played
3. He studies _______ his two brothers.
a much better than
b. more better than
c. more good than
d. very better than
4. _______ the eldest child, he works hard to help his parents support the family.
a. Be
b. Is
c. To be
d. Being
5. They _______ for 3 hours when the storm suddenly broke.
a had been running
b. have been running
c. are running
d. will be running
6. No matter what happens next I _______ help you.
a. am

b. have
c. will
d. would
7. I _______ come to the conclusion that nowadays nobody cares about anything.
a. will
b. had
c. do
d. have
8. I assumed you _______ paying for the repairs until the end of last year.
a. have been
b. was been
c. are being
d. had been
9. _______ get tired of answering the same questions every day?
a. Have you ever
b. Had you ever
c. Do you ever
d. Are you ever
10. She _______ working on that manuscript for 2 years now.
a. will be
b. has been
c. had been
d. is
11. I _______ there once a long time ago and _______ back since.
a. went / have not been b. go / am not
c. have gone / was
d. was going / had not been
12. She _______ trying to pass her driving test but fails every time.
a. kept
b. is keeping

c. had kept
d. keeps
13. I _______ complete silence now while I try this experiment.
a. am wanting
b. want
c. did want
d. have wanted
14. The students _______ by Mrs. Monty. However, this week they _______ by Mr. Tanzer.
a. are usually taught / are being taught
b. usually teach / are teaching
c. have usually been taught / have been teaching d. were usually teaching / are teaching
15. The number of the participants in the survey _______ 250 students for Oxford University.
a. are
b. was
c. were
d. have been
16. The grass was yellow because it _______ all summer.
a. does not rain
b. has not rained
c. had not rained
d. would not rain
17. Many people even wonder these days _______.
a. what marriage is
b. what is marriage
c. what marriage was d. what was marriage
18. The lights _______ out because we _______ the electricity bill.
a. have gone / did not pay
b. will go / did not paid
c. go / would not pay
d. went / had not paid

19. _______ Tom Cruise's last movie? Yes, I _______ it three days ago
a. Have you ever seen / saw
b. Did you ever see / have seen


c. Had you ever seen / would see
d. Will you ever see / saw
20. In the past, people _______ to the beach more often.
a. have gone
b. used to go
c. were going
d. had gone
21. Soon, people _______ most of the time at home.
a. will work
b. are working
c. have worked
d. work
22. I _______ a terrible accident while I _______ on the beach.
a. see / am walking
b. saw / was walking
c. was seeing / walked
d. have seen / were walking
23. After all, she _______ him since her childhood.
a. knows
b. knew
c. was knowing
d. had known
24. We _______ touch since we _______ school three years ago.
a. lost / have left
b. have lost / leave

c. have lost / left
d. were losing / had left
25. John asked me _______ in English.
a. what does this word mean
b. what that word means
c. what did this word mean
d. what that word meant
26. The mother told her son _______ so impolitely.
a. not behave
b. not to behave
c. not behaving
d. did not behave
27. She said she _______ collect it for me after work.
a. would
b. did
c. must
d. had
28. She said I _______ an angel.
a. am
b. was
c. were
d. have been
29. I have ever told you he _______ unreliable.
a. is
b. were
c. had been
d. would be
30. I told him _______ the word to Jane somehow that I _______ to reach her during the early hours.
a. passing / will try
b. he will pass / tried

c. to pass / would be trying
d. he passed / have tried
31. Laura said she had worked on the assignment since _______.
a. yesterday
b. two days ago
c. the day before
d. the next day
32. John asked me _______ interested in any kind of sports.
a. if I were
b. if were I
c. if was I
d. if I was
33. I _______ you everything I am doing, 'and you have to do the same.
a. will tell
b. would tell
c. told
d. was telling
34. John asked me _______ that film the night before.
a. that I saw
b. had I seen
c. if I had seen
d. if had I seen
35. Beethoven's Fifth Symphony _______ next weekend.
a. is going to be performed
b. has been performed
c. will be performing
d. will have performed
36. Reagan _______ an actor years ago.
a. is said to be
b. was said being

c. was said have been d. is said to have been
37. I hate _______ personal questions by newly-acquainted friends.
a. to be asking
b. to be asked
c. being asking
d. of asking
38. It _______ that learning a foreign language _______ a lot of time.
a. says / is taken
b. is saying/ as been taken c. is said / takes
d. was said / was taken
39. All bottles _______ before transportation.
a. frozen
b. were froze
c. were frozen
d. are froze
40. The trees _______.
a. were grown by John yesterday in the backyard
b. were grown in the backyard by John yesterday


c. were grown in the backyard yesterday by John
d. in the backyard were grown yesterday by John
41. _______ yet?
a. Have the letters been typed
b. Have been the letters typed
c. Have the letters typed
d. Had the letters typed
42. English has become a second language in countries like India, Nigeria or Singapore where ______
for administration, broadcasting and education.
a. is used

b. it is used
c. used
d. being used
43. The telephone _______ by Alexander Graham Bell.
a. is invented
b. is inventing
c. invented
d. was invented
44. Lots of houses _______ by the earthquake.
a. are destroying
b. destroyed
c. were destroying
d. were destroyed
45. 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
46. Either you or your friend _______ on charge today.
a. are
b. is
c. was
d. were
47. I am flying to the States tonight. I ______ you a ring if I can find a phone.
a. will give
b. would give
c. could give
d. have given
48. We'll need more staff _______ we start the new project.
a. unless

b. whether
c. in case
d. or
49. If I _______ 10 years younger, I _______ the job.
a. am / will take
b. was / have taken
c. had been / will have taken
d. were / would take
50. _______ I had learnt English when I was at high school.
a. Unless
b. Even if
c. If
d. If only
51. You are not allowed to use the club's facilities _____ you are a member.
a. unless
b. if
c. provided
d. supposed
52. If she _______ the train last night, she here now.
a. took / were
b. were taking / is
c. had taken / would have been
d. had taken / would be
53. _______ if a war happened?
a. What you would do
b. What would you do
c. What will you do
d. What will you do
54. I would send her a fax if I _______ her number.
a. know

b. knew
c. had known
d. could know
55. _______ it were well paid, I would accept this proposal.
a. Providing
b. Unless
c. But for
d. If only
56. _______ more carefully, he would not have had the accident yesterday:
a. If Peter driven
b. If had Peter driven
c. Had Peter driven
d. Unless Peter had driven
57. My father works for a construction company in _______.
a. Winchester, which is a city in the U.K.
b. Winchester, that is a city in the U.K.
c. Winchester is a city in the U.K.
d. Winchester where is a city in the U.K.
58. Ms Young, to _______ many of her students are writing, is living happily and peacefully in
Canada.
a. who
b. whom
c. that
d. whose
59. I saw a lot of new people at the party, _______ seemed familiar.


a. some of whom
b. some of who
c. whom

d. some of that
60. My friend eventually decided to quit her job, _______ upset me a lot
a. that
b. when
c. which
d. who
61. He is the man _______ car was stolen last week.
a. whom
b. that
c. which
d. whose
62. They have just found the couple and their car _______ were swept away during the heavy storm
last week.
a. that
b. which
c. whose
d. when
63. It was the worst winter _______ anyone could remember.
a. when
b. which
c. where
d. why
64. I would like to know the reason _______ he decided to quit the job.
a. why
b. which
c. that
d. when
65. _____ instructed me how to make a good preparation for a job interview.
a. John Robbins to that I spoke by telephone,
b. John Robbins, that I spoke to by telephone,

c. John Robbins I spoke to by telephone,
d. John Robbins, whom I spoke to by telephone,
66. He was always coming up with new ideas, were absolutely impracticable.
a. most of whom
b. that
c. most of which
d. most of that
67. She always had wanted to go to places _______ she could speak her native tongue.
a. that
b. in that
c. which
d. where
68. _______ some German and British management styles are similar, there are many differences
between them.
a. In spite
b. In spite of
c. Despite the fact that
d. Despite
69. I could not eat _______ I was very hungry.
a. even though
b. in spite
c. despite
d. in spite the fact that
70. In spite _______, the baseball game was not cancelled.
a. the rain
b. of the rain
c. it was raining
d. there was a rain
71. _______ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.
a. In spite

b. In spite of
c. Despite
d. Although
72. _______, he walked to the station.
a. Despite being tired b. Although to be tired c. In spite being tired d. Despite tired
73. The children slept well, despite _______.
a. it was noise
b. the noise
c. of the noise
d. noisy
74. She left him _______ she still loved him.
a. even if
b. even though
c. in spite of
d. despite
75. _______ her lack of hard work, she was promoted.
a. In spite
b. Even though
c. In spite of
d. Despite of
76. _______ they are brothers, they do not look like.
a. Although
b. Even
c. Despite
d. In spite of
77. We are concerned with the problem of energy resources _______ we must also think of our
environment.
a. despite
b. though
c. as though

d. but
78. _______ some Japanese women are successful in business, the majority of Japanese companies
are run by men.
a. But
b. Even if
c. If
d. As though
79. The teams played on in spite of the rain.
a. even if
b. if
c. in case
d. notwithstanding


80. ‘ Ms. Jones, please type those letters before noon.’ – ‘ They’ve _______, sir. They’re on your
desk.’
A. already typed B. already been typed C. been already typed
D. already being typed
81.Is the new computer system _____________ next month?
A. being installed by people
B. be installed
C. being installed D. been installed
82.Last night a tornado swept through Rockville. It ___________ everything in its path.
A. was destroyed
B. was being destroyed
C. destroyed
D. had been destroyed
83.I think you should _____________.
A. have your hair cut
B. have your hair be cut C. cut your hair

D. have your hair been
cut
84.The first question must ___________ before you attempt the others.
A. have answer
B. answer
C. to answer
D. be answered
85.The Prime Minister is believed ______________ tomorrow.
A. will resign
B. to resign
C. to be resigning D. to have resighed
86. The passage _____ out loud.
A. has been read
B. have been read C. have been readed
D.has read
87. The parcel _____ to him before his birthday.
A. will be sent
B. will be sented
C. will be send
D. will been sent
88. They put out all the candles that _____.
A. had be lit
B. had been litted C.had been lit
D.has been lit
89. My bank loan _____ in five years time.
A. will be payed off
B. will be paid off C. will be paying off
D. will paid off
90. _____ to you yet?
A. Have the books been given back

B. Have the book been give back
C. Have the book been gave back
D. Have the book being given back
VI. ERROR IDENTIFICATION.
1. Stayed strong, family members have to be engaged in each other's lives.
A
B
C
D
2. Sometimes all it takes is a few minutes to help you and your family members feeling more
A
B
C
in touch with each other.
D
3. Meal time is a great time for family members to talk about that is going on in their lives.
A
B
C
D
4. Meal time also gives children a chance to learn how some of their favorite dishes making.
A
B
C
D
5. Playing games together is teachable moments to share lessons about sportsmanship, teamwork,
A
B
perseverance, and to be tolerant of others.
C

D
6. While preparing for your wedding, keeping in mind that this is just the first step in your future
A
B
C
lives of love together.
D
7. Marriage is a life-long journey together, which is not simply a boat you get on together and
A
B
C
getting off when it does not work out.


D
8. It is important to note that such a happy marriage does not come about by accident, but it
A
B
had taken years of dedicated work to bring this kind of relationship into existence.
C
D
9. There are dangerous times in a marriage, especially when the wife can come to feel such
A
B
C
overburdened that she decides to end the relationship.
D
10. Once you can overcome your difficulty, the problems may well become a source of strengthen
A
B

C
D
to your marriage and to your faith.
11. According to Mehrabian in1971, only 7% of the information we communicate to others
A
B
C
depends upon the words saying; 93% of that depends on nonverbal communication
D
12. Body language is quiet and secret, but most powerful language of all.
A
B
C
D
13. Our bodies send out messages constantly and sometimes we do not recognize that we are using
A
B
C
many nonverbal language.
D
14. Our understanding and use of non-verbal cues in facial expressions gestures are familiar to
A
B
C
and us nearly in birth.
D
15. A person's body postures, movements but positions more often tell us exactly what they mean.
A
B
C

D
16. The education children are received during their primary years is crucial for both their
A
B
C
personal development and their country as a whole.
D
17. The major goals of primary education is to achieve basic literacy and numeracy among all
A
B
C
D
students.
18. It is primary education that establishes foundations in science geography, history, as well
A
B
C
other social sciences for young students.
D
19. Most parents prefer an education system which offers the children widest study options in the
A
B
C
D
world.
20. The purpose of secondary education is to give common knowledge and to prepare for either
A
B
C
higher education and vocational education.

D
21. Higher education is very importance to national economies, and it is also a source of trained
A
B


and educated personnel for the whole country.
C
D
22. Higher education in the United States specifically refers to post- secondary institutions, that
A
B
offer associate degrees, master degrees or Ph.d. degrees or equivalents.
C
D
23. Higher general education is based on theoretical expertise and might be contrasted with higher
A
B
C
vocational education, which concentrating on both practice and theory.
D
24. An university is an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees;
A
B
C
including Bachelor's degrees, Master's degrees and doctorates in a variety of subjects.
D
25. Higher vocational education and training that combines teaching of both practical skills and
A
B

C
theoretical expertise.
D
26. Do you ever feel that life is not being fair to you because you cannot seem to get the job where
A
B
C
D
you want or that really suits you?
27. Education and training are an important steps in getting the kind of job that you would like to
have. A
B
C
D
28. We all know that we have to work hardly to earn a living ourselves and support the family.
A
B
C
D
29. Anyone where works is regarded as a useful member of our society.
A
B
C
D
30. We are working, that means that we are contributing goods and services to our society.
A
B
C
D
31. The term economic reform refers to policies directing by the government to achieve

A
B
C
improvements in economic efficiency.
D
32. Economic reform usually refers to actions of the government to improve efficiency in economy
A
B
C
D
markets.
33. Economic reform has dominated Australian economic policy from the early 1980s until the
A
B
C
D
end of the 20th century.
34. The goal of Chinese economic reform was to generating sufficient surplus value to finance
A
B
C
the modernization of the mainland Chinese economy.
D
35. Economic reforms started since 1986 in Vietnam have helped millions of people to be
A
B
out of poverty and bringing the poverty rate down.
C
D

36. Future is a time when most people assume that everything will keep getting better and future
A
B
C
generations will enjoy life in a more better world.
D
37. Many optimist people have made predictions about the positive impact of the increasing
A
B
C
mechanization on human life.
D
38. Imagine an entirely wireless world where the Net is "always on, always there", we live in
A
B
C
endless sea of data, and objects are alive with intelligent.
D
39. Electricity is the most critical energy for the future of many countries and cheap, plentiful
A
B
electricity is associated for high employment and productivity.
C
D
40. Our continuously economic growth, the maintenance of our quality of life and assurance of our
A
B
security all depend on a abundant, affordable.
C

D
41. These interested paintings were donated to the library by Gilmore Foundation 20 years ago.
A
B
C
D
42. The museum director was neither friendly or professional in his approach to us.
A
B
C
D
43.After studying all the new materials, the student was able to rise his test score by twenty-five
points.
A
B
C
D
44. I suggest that he goes to the doctor as soon as he returns from taking the exam.
A
B
C
D
45. She is looking forward to go to Europe after she finishes her studies at the university.
A
B
C
D
46. Mr Brown used to jogging in the crisp morning air during the winter months, but now he has
stopped.
A

B
C
D
47. The volume four of our encyclopedia set has been missing for two months.
A
B
C
D
48. I do not know where could he have gone so early in the morning.
A
B
C
D
49. The people tried of defending their village, but they were finally forced to retreat.
A
B
C
D
50. Hardly he had enter the office when he realized that he had forgotten his wallet.
A
B
C
D
VII. CHOOSE ONE SENTENCE THAT HAS THE SAME MEANING AS THE ROOT ONE.
1. That factory is producing more and more pollution.
A. Pollution is being produced more and more by that factory.
B. More and more pollution is produced by that factory.
C. More and more pollution are being produced by that factory.
D. More and more pollution is being produced by that factory.
2. “How long have you been learning English?” the examiner asked.

A. The examiner asked me how long I have been learning English.
B. The examiner asked me how long I had learnt English.
C. The examiner asked her how long she has been learning English.
D. The examiner asked how long I had been learning English.
3. When did you start working here?
A. How long have you worked here?
B. How long ago have you worked here?
C. How long have you started working here?
D. How long have you been starting working here?
4. We can’t do anything to help him.
A. Anything can’t be done to help him.
B. Nothing can be done to help him.
C. Nothing can’t be done to help him.
D. He can’t be done anything to help by us.
5. “I’m sorry I have to leave so early,” he said.
A. He apologized for having to leave early.
B. He apologized to have to leave early.
C. He apologized that he has to leave early.
D. He apologized to have left early.
6. A man got on the bus. He was carrying a lot of money in the box.
A. A man carrying a lot of money in the box man got on the bus.
B. A man got on the bus who was carrying a lot of money in the box.
C. A man which was carrying a lot of money in the box got on the bus.
D. A an whom was carrying a lot of money in the box got on the bus.
7. The children were playing football in the schoolyard. They were my students.
A. The children who were playing football in the schoolyard were my students.
B. The children who played football in the schoolyard were my students.
C. The children played football in the schoolyard were my students.

D. The children was played football in the schoolyard were my students.
8. They say John won a special prize.
A. It is said that John won a special prize.
B. It was said that John won a special prize.
C. It was said that John wins a special prize.
D. It is said that John wins a special prize.
9. No one has cleaned the windows.
A. The windows haven’t been cleaned.
B. The window hasn’t been cleaned.
C. The window has been cleaned.
D. The windows have been cleaned.
10. They are going to build a hospital in this area.
A. A hospital is going to be built in this area.
B. A hospital is going to be build in this area.
C. A hospital is going to be building in this area.
D. A hospital is building in this area.
11. The exercise was very difficult. He couldn’t do it.
A. The exercise was too difficult for him to do.
B. The exercise is too difficult for him to do.
C. The exercise is too difficult for him to do it.


D. The exercise is easy for him to do.
12. We got lost because we didn’t bring a city map.
A. If we had bought a city map, we wouldn’t have got lost.
B. If we had a city map, we wouldn’t get lost.
C. If we have a city map, we won’t get lost.
D. Unless we have a city map, we won’t get lost.
13. "You have not done your work well," said the teacher to me.
A. The teacher told me I hadn't done my work well.

B. The teacher told me I haven't done my work well.
C. The teacher told me I hadn't done your work well.
D. The teacher told me I hadn't done his work well.
14. " This man spoke to me on the road," said the woman.
A. The woman said that man had spoken to me on the road.
B. The woman said that man had spoken to her the road.
C. The woman said that man spoke to her on the road.
D. The woman said that man had spoken to her on the road.
15. “ I can't explain this rule to you,” said my classmate to me.
A. My classmate told me he/ she can´t explain that rule to me.
B. My classmate told me he/ she couldn´t explain that rule to me.
C. My classmate told me he/ she couldn´t explain that rule to you.
D. My classmate said me he/ she couldn´t explain that rule to me.
16. The teacher said to class,” We shall discuss that subject tomorrow.”
A. The teacher told the class they would discuss that subject the next day.
B. The teacher told the class they will discuss that subject the next day.
C. The teacher said the class they would discuss that subject the next day.
D. The teacher told the class they discuss that subject the next day.
17. The woman said to her son,” I am glad am here.”
A. The woman told her son I was glad she was there.
B. The woman told her son she was glad I was there.
C. The woman told her son she was glad she was there.
D. The woman told to her son she was glad she was there.
18. Mike said,” We have bought these books to day.”
A. Mike said they bought those books that day.
B. Mike said they had bought those books that day.
C. Mike said they have bought those books that day.
D. Mike said they had bought those books to day.
19. Sarah said,” I read Jane Eyre last year.”
A. Sarah said she had read Jane Eyre the previous year.

B. Sarah said she read Jane Eyre the previous year.
C. Sarah said she has read Jane Eyre the previous year.
D. Sarah said she would read Jane Eyre the previous year.
20. “You damaged my bicycle, Tom !” said John.
A. John accused to Tom for damaging his bicycle.
B. John accused with Tom for have damaged his bicycle.
C. John accused Tom of damaging his bicycle.
D. John accused Tom to damage his bicycle.
21.” Never borrow money from friends,” my father said.
A. My farther said to me never borrow money from friends.


B. My farther told me never borrow money from friends.
C. My farther advised me not borrow money from friends.
D. My farther suggested me never borrowing money from friends.
22. They asked Tom to repeat what he had said.
A.” Please repeat what you said, Tom” they said.
B.” Tom, repeat what have you said,” they said.
C. “To repeat what you have said,” they asked Tom.
D. “ what you said, you should repeat,” they asked Tom.
23. “Why don´t you complain to the company , John? Said Peter.
A. Peter asked John why he doesn´t complain to the company.
B. Peter advised John complaining to the company.
C. Peter suggested John to complain to the company.
D. Peter suggested that John should complain to the company.
25. “Don´t walk on the grass,” the gardener said to us.
A. The gardener said to us don´t walk on the grass.
B. The gardener told us not to walk on the grass.
C. The gardener suggested us not to walk on the grass.
D. The gardener advised us not walking on the grass.

VIII. Reading comprehension:
CONVERSATIONAL TURNS
Probably the most (1......) recognized conversational convention is that people take (2......) speaking.
But how do they know when it is their turn? Some (3......) must be present, otherwise conversation
would be continual breaking down into a disorganized jumble of interruption and simultaneous talk.
Turn – taking cues are usually quite subtle. People do not simply (4.....) talking when they are ready
to yield the floor. They usually signal in advance that they are about to conclude .The clues may be
semantic ( “ so anyway,... “ or “ Last but not least,....”); but more commonly the speech itself can be
modified to show that a turn is about to (5.....) – typically, by lowering its pitch, loudness ,or speed.
Body movements and patterns of eye (6......) are especially important. While speaking ,we look at
away from our listener in about equal (7...) ; but as we approach the end of a turn, we look at the
listener more steadily.
Listeners are not passive in all of this. Here too there are several ways of (8.....) that someone wants
to speak next. One way is though an observable increase in body tension – by learning forward or
producing an audible intake of breath. A less subtle approach is simply to (9....) - a strategy that
may be tolerated , if the purpose is to (10.....) what the speaker is saying , but that more usually leads
to social disapproval.
1. A. widely
B. completely
C. easily
D. largely
2. A. sides
B. care
C. interest
D. turns
3. A. regulation
B. rules
C. norms
D. laws
4. A. stop

B. end
C. start
D. give up
5. A. end
B. stop
C. complete
D. final
6. A. movement
B. contact
C. look
D. appearance
7. A. parts
B. shares
C. turns
D. proportion
8. A. signing
B. signaling
C. hinting
D. saying
9. A. break
B. cut
C. interrupt
D. interfere
10. A. clear
B. paraphrase
C. repeat
D. clarify
Keys: 1. A

2. D

3. B

4. A

5.A

6.B

7.D

8.B

9.C

10.D


Read the text below and choose the correct options:
Computer programmer David Jones earns £35,000 a year designing new computer games,
yet he cannot find a bank prepared to let him have a cheque card. Instead, he has been told to
wait another two years, until he is 18.
The 16-year-old works for a small firm in Liverpool, where the problem of most young
people of his age is finding a job. David's firm releases two new games for the expanding
home computer market each month.
But David's biggest headache is what to do with his money.
Despite his salary, earned by inventing new programs within tight schedules, with bonus
payments and profit-sharing, he cannot drive a car, take out a mortgage, or obtain credit
cards.
He lives with his parents in their council house in Liverpool, where his father is a bus

driver. His company has to pay £150 a month in taxi fares to get him the five miles to work
and back every day because David cannot drive.
David got his job with the Liverpool-based company four months ago, a year after
leaving school with six O-levels and working for a time in a computer shop. "I got the job
because the people who run the firm knew 1 had already written some programs," he said.
"I suppose £35,000 sounds a lot but actually that's being pessimistic. I hope it will
come to more than that this year." He spends some of his money on records and clothes,
and gives his mother £20 a week. But most his spare time is spent working.
"Unfortunately, computing was not part of our studies at school," he said. "But 1 had
been studying it in books and 'magazines for four years in my spare time. 1 knew what 1
wanted to do and never considered staying on at school. Most people in this business are
fairly young, anyway."
David added: "I would like to earn a million and 1 suppose early retirement is a
possibility. You never know when the market might disappear."
1. Why is David different from other young people at his age?
A. He earns an extremely high salary.
B. He is not unemployed.
C. He does not go out much.
D. He lives at home with his parents.
2. David's greatest problem is
A. spending his salary.
B. inventing computer games.
C. learning to drive
D. Making the banks treat him as an adult..
3. He was employed by the company because
A. he had worked in a computer shop.
B. he had written some computer programs.
C. he works very hard.
D. he had learnt to use computers at school.
4. He left school after taking O-levels because

A. he did not enjoy school.
B. he wanted to work with computers and staying at school did not help him.
C. he was afraid of getting too old to start computing.
D. he wanted to earn a lot of money.
5. Why does David think h~ might retire early?


A. You have to be young to write computer programs.
B. He wants to stop working when he is a millionaire.
C. He thinks computer games might not always sell so well.
D. He thinks his firm might go bankrupt.
Keys: 1A, 2A, 3B, 4B, 5C
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.
1. 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
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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.
5. This article is particularly written for ....
A. old couples
B. both young and old couples
C. young couples
D. young couples’ children
Keys: 1B 2A 3D 4A

5C


SAMPLE TEST 1
I. PHONETICS

A. Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others
1. A. submitted
B. collected
C. contributed
D. attacked
2. A. exist
B. examination
C. example
D. exercise
3. A. chemistry
B. chimney
C. teach
D. speech
B. Choose one word which has different stress
4. A. currently
B. preference
C. photography
D. institute
5. A. average
B. academic
C. junior
D. medicine
6. A. security
B. however
C. general
D. apartment
II. VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR
Choose the best option to complete the sentences
7. Smoking …………..in government offices.
A. isn’t allowed

B. doesn’t allowed C. is allowed
D. does allow
8. If I were you I’d a ……………
A. tour guide
B. English teacher
C. engineer
D. architect
9. The is no need to leave a tip. Service…………….. in the bill.
A. are included
B. aren’t included
C. is included
D. must be included
10. Tom’s success resulted………. his hard work.
A. in
B. from
C. on
D. at
11. Mai has apply ...........a job as an accountant at that company.
A. to
B. at
C. on
D. for
12. We should have a ……………..checkup at least once a year.
A. medicine
B. medicinal
C. medical
D. medication
13. He was punished because he went out without asking……………. permission
A. about
B. for

C. to
D. with
14. Your food (still) ……………..
A. is .... preparing
B. is ... prepared
C. is...being prepared
D. was …………prepared
15. Children ....to watch too much television.
A. can be allowed
B. should allow
C. shouldn’t allow
D. should be allowed
16. We had to go on holiday because our house……………
A. are decorating
B. was decorating
C. was being decorated
D. was decorated
17. Why don’t you concentrate ....your writing?
A. on
B. at
C. in
D. for
18. All ……………mustn’t submit official TOEFL scores.
A. officials
B. applicants
C. interviewers
D. employers
19. All main courses……………. with vegetables or salad.
A. are served
B. must be served

C. would serve
D. will serve
20. Violent scenes …………….form television.
A. must be banned
B. should be banned C. aren’t banned
D. isn’t banned
21. All expeditions must register their equipment and leave a 5000-dollar...........
A. depositor
B. expenditure
C. service
D. deposit
22. The candidates ……………carefully.
A. can be selected
B. are selected
C. should be selected
D. can select
23. Your application form must be ……………before handing in.
A. translated
B. focused
C. admitted
D. certified
24. Her mother is very…………….. about history.
A. knowledged
B. knowledgeable
C. know
D. knowing
25. Your application form must be translated ……….....English.
A. onto
B. into
C. in

D. with
26. Our journey…………… yesterday because of the heavy rain.
A. had to be canceled B. has to be canceled C. was canceled
D. was being canceled


27. Traveling broadens your knowledge. You seem very …………about it.
A. knowledge
B. knowledgeable
C. to know
D. know
28 …………….applicants can choose up to three universities or colleges.
A. He says
B. It is said
C. Seldom do
D. Students want
29. Who was the last applicant ……………. by that interviewer yesterday.
A. interviewed
B. to be interviewed C. to be interviewing
D. to interview
30. Tom was punished because his homework…………….
A. hasn’t been done. B. hadn’t been done C. haven’t been done .
D. was done
Choose the underlined words or phrases that need correcting
31. In general, careful consideration should give to financial planning while you are preparing to study
overseas. A
B
C
D
32. My children’s school put emphasize on reason and observation.

A
B
C
D
33. Most books in this library are systematical arranged .
A
B
C
D
34. Since the new road built , traffic has not been a problem.
A
B
C
D
35. My sister has talent in photographic and she has won many prizes
A
B
C
D
Choose the sentence which means the same as the original sentence
36. The clown made us laugh a lot.
A. We were made to laugh a lot by the clown.
B. We made the clown laugh a lot.
C. We were made to be laughed a lot by the clown.
D. We were laughed a lot by the clown.
37. People say there are 96 universities in the UK.
A. There is said to have 96 universities in the UK
B. It was said there are 96 universities in the UK.
C. They are said there to be 96 universities in the UK.
D. There are said to be 96 universities in the UK.

38. People think that many endangered animals have been saved by laws.
A. Laws have saved many endangered animals.
B. It is thought that most endangered animals have saved by laws.
C. It thought most endangered animals have been saved by laws..
D. It is thought laws have saved many endangered animals.
39. Nam went to Hanoi, and so did his parents.
A. His parents went to Hanoi as well.
B. His parents went to Hanoi too.
C. Nam and his parents went to Hanoi.
D. Nam or his parents went to Hanoi.
40. Although he lives in Vietnam, he doesn’t know Vietnamese customs well.
A. He lives in Vietnam, so he doesn’t know Vietnamese customs well.
B. Despite he lives in Vietnam, he doesn’t know Vietnamese customs well.
C. He lives in Vietnam, but he doesn’t know Vietnamese customs well.
D. However he lives in Vietnam, but he doesn’t know Vietnamese customs well.
GAP-FILLING
There was little in his childhood background (4…) the remarkable prestige that Confucius (42…… )
achieved. He was born in a small principality in northeastern China, was reared in poverty and had no formal
education. Through diligent study, however, he educated himself and became a learned man. For a while he
held a minor government post; but he soon resigned that position and spent most of his life as a teacher.
Eventually, his most important teaching were gathered together into a book, the Analects, (43- ________) by
his disciples.
The two cornerstones of his system of personal conduct were Jen and Ii. Jen might be defined
(44…..) ‘benevolent concern of one’s fellow men.’ Li is a term less easily translated: it combines the notion
of iquette, good manners, and due concern and virtue rather than wealth (and in his personal life he seems to


have acted on that principle). (45- _____), he was the first major philosopher to state the Golden Rule, which
he phrased as ‘Do not do unto others that which you would not have them do unto you.’
41. A. to predict

B. predict
C. prediction
D. predicting
42. A. event
B. eventually
C. eventual
D eventful
43. A. was compiled
B. compiling
C. which was compiled
D. which compiling
44. A. like
B. as
C. in
D. of
45. A. In addition
B. In case
C. Beside
D. On the contrary
READING
The ideas of John Dewey, philosopher and educator, have influenced American thought for over one hundred
years. Dewey was born in Vermont in 1859, and throughout hi life he kept the respect for experience,
individuality, and fair play that shaped the character of the nineteenth century Vermonter. He viewed his
own life as a continuously reconstructive process -. with experience and knowledge building on each other.
By the 1930s, Dewey had simplified his theory of experience to its essence. As the intellectual leader of the
progressive schools, he asserted that there was danger in rejecting the old unless the new was rooted in a
connect idea of experience. He held that experience is an interaction between what a person already knows
and the situation at hand. Previous knowledge interacting with the present environment influences future
experience.
Dewey be1ievd that experience could not be equated with education because all experiences as not

necessarily educative. Experience ids educative only when it contributes to the growth of the individual, but
it can be mis-educative if it distorts the growth of further experience. It is the quality of experience that
matters. Thus, productive experience is both the means and the goal of education. Furthermore, since
education is a social process, truly progressive education involves the participation of the learner in directing
the learning experience.
During his long life, Dewey lectured and published prolifically. These writings were influential both during
his lifetime and after his death at the age of ninety-two. He viewed his whole life as an experiment which
would produce knowledge that would lead to further experimentation. The range and diversity of Dewey’s
writings and his influence on society place him among American’s great thinkers.
46. The passage mainly discusses
A. John Dewey’s professional growth
B. the educational methods of John Dewey
C. the progressive movement in education
D. John Dewey’s theory of experience
47. The word “its” in refers to
A. progressive education
B. theory of experience
C. the 1930s
D. the old
48. According to John Dewey, the interplay between a person’s previous knowledge and the present situation
is …………..
A. dangerous
B. a rejection of the old
C. education
. a correct idea of experience
49. All of the following were part of Dewey’s theory of experience and education EXCEPT
A. present experience affects future experience
B. knowledge and experience interact
C. experience is always educative
D. experience should develop the individual

50. According to Dewey, progressive education should include
A the active participation of the student
B. both positive and negative experience
C. complete rejection of traditional methods
D. directing new social processes
The end