TIẾNG ANH 12 ( CHUẨN )
A. UNÌTS 1+ 2 ( Nguyễn Thông )
I. PHONETICS
Pick out the word that has different stress from that of the other words:
1. A. household B. daughter C. children D. behave
2. A. reserve B. crowded C. support D. secure
3. A. solution B. mischievous C. family D. leftovers
4. A. supportive B. decision C. motorbike D. however
5. A. obedient B. generally C. responsible D. biologist
6. A. reject B. idea C. finding D. conduct
7. A. demand B. value C. income D. record
8. A. counterpart B. attraction C. partnership D. grocery
9. A. priority B. diversity C. variety D. generation
10. A. precede B. altar C. confide D. oblige
KEYS
1D 2B 3A 4C 5B 6C 7A 8B 9D 10B
Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words:
11. A. roughs B. ploughs C. coughs D. laughs
12. A. bats B. speaks C. deaths D. nurses
13. A. names B. dates C. photographs D. jokes
14. A. child B. chair C. chef D. chores
15. A. family B. father C. market D. party
16. A. walked B. jumped C. missed D. started
17. A. obliged B. knocked C. believed D. determined
18. A. concerned B. rejected C. confided D. conducted
19. A. diverse B. response C. unwise D. nurse
20. A. confide B. approve C. compare D. conduct
KEYS:
11B 12D 13A 14C 15A 16D 17B 18A 19C 20B
II . VOCABULARY - GRAMMAR AND STRUTURES
21. We are a very ……… family. We all have very close relationship with one another.
A. strange B. typical C. close-knit D. friendly
22. My Dad is always willing to give a hand …… cleaning the house.
A. with B. of C. about D. in
23. I am always under …….. and it is affecting my health.
A. work B. pressure C. study D. relax
24. Peter is a ……. boy. He usually plays tricks on the others.
A. caring B. helpful C. generous D. mischievous
25. During the hard time of life, my mother used to save good food for us and she used to eat ……….. .
A. the leftovers B. the over left C. the left D. the leaving
26. My parents don’t put pressure on me to make ………. about what to study at university.
A. a choice B. a reply C. a decision D. a determination
27. She works …… a secretary for a big company.
A. like B. as C. similar D. unlike
28. In my family, my mother is the one who always does the household ………. .
A. chores B. waste B. chorus D. appliance
29. Her main ………. in the family is to wash the dishes.
A. responsible B. response C. responsibly D. responsibility
30. These children often share their ……. secrets with their mother.
A. person B. personal C. personable D. personally
31. The house looks so nice. Its owner must have a …nature.
A. romance B. romanticised C. romantic D. romantically
32. Physical …sometimes blinds us.
A. attract B. attractiveness C. attractive D. attractively
33. People of the same …easily live and work with one another.
A. generation B. sex C. size D. organization
34. I am very …in the information you have given me.
A. concerned B. surprised C. interesting D. interested
35. Thanks for bringing us a present. It was very …of you.
A. adorable B. grateful C. thoughtful D. careful
36. A good partner is the one in whom you can … .
A. share B. live C. confide D. love
37. As a family rule, we are …to ask our parents for permission to do anything.
A. obliged B. ought C. asked D. able
38. In Vietnam, we never give glasses to a bride and a …on their wedding because it means separation.
A. gloom B. groom C. broom D. troop
39. …leaf hat is one of the typical symbols of the Vietnamese women.
A. cone B. coning C. coned D. conical
40. She has just …his love because he thinks she loves him for his money.
A. rejectable B. reject C. rejected D. rejection
41. They allow us …on our choice of the elective subjects in school and our hobbies.
A. decide B. to decide C. deciding D. decided
42. In the 1960s, Vietnamese parents often didn’t …their children choose their wife or husband.
A. allow B. permit C. let D. want
43. Tomorrow I …my grandparents.
A. will have visited B. visit C. have visited D. am going to visit
44. When I last …Jane, she …to find a job.
A. saw, was trying B. saw, tried C. have seen, tried D. see, was trying
45. Ted and Amy …for 24 years.
A. have been married B. has been married C. were married D. married
46. …you go to the dentist?
A. How often are B. How often does C. How often do D. How are
47. Who …to on the phone as we came into the room?
A. did you talk B. were you talking C. had you talked D. have you been talking
48. Bad driving often …many accidents.
A. has caused B. will cause C. caused D. causes
49. It’s the first time he … a car.
A. drives B. drove C. has driven D. had driven
50. It …dark. Shall I turn on the light?
A. is getting B. get C. got D. has got
51. After the research …, they presented their findings at a conference.
A. had completed B. had been completed C. completed D. had been completing
52. They …serving meals by the time we get to the restaurant.
A. will stop B. stopped C. are stopping D. will have stopped
53. John…his leg in a skiing accident last winter.
A. has broken B. had broken C. broke D. was breaking
54. Since we came here, we …a lot of acquaintances.
A. have had B. had C. have D. are having
55. Vitamin C is believed …by the human body. It gets into the blood stream quickly.
A. to easily absorb B. to be easily absorbed C. easily absorbed D. being easily absorbed
56. Michael took a deep breath and dived into the water.
A. After Michael took a deep breath, he had dived into the water.
B. After Michael had taken a deep breath, he dived into the water.
C. Having taken a deep breath, Michael dived into the water.
D. B & C are correct
57. We started working here three years ago.
A. We have worked here for three years. B. We worked here for three years.
C. We have no longer worked here for three years. D. We will work here in three years.
58. I haven’t finished reading this book yet.
A. I have read this book before. B. The book I’m reading hasn’t finished.
C. I’m still reading this book. D. I will read this book some day.
59. He used to jog every morning.
A. He enjoys jogging every morning. B. He never fails to jog every morning.
C. He doesn’t now jog every morning. D. He intended to jog every morning.
60. Someone knocked on the door during my lunchtime.
A. I had lunch when someone knocked on the door.
B. When I had had lunch, someone knocked on the door.
C. I was having lunch when someone was knocking on the door.
D. I was having lunch when someone knocked on the door.
61. Certain bats used their own sound to locate food and to avoid obstacles as they fly at night.
A B C D
62. When I am a child, I used to ride a tricycle to school.
A B C D
63. Helen can’t come out because she didn’t finish her homework yet.
A B C D
64. We’d better wait here until the rain will stop.
A B C D
65. Although my parents are very busy at work, but they try to spend much time for their children.
A B C D
III. CULTURAL TIPS
66. Maria: “I’m taking my driving test tomorrow.” Sarah: “……”
A. Good chance B. Good time C. Good day D. Good luck
67. Brenda: “Do you think it will rain?” Carol: “Oh! ……”
A. I don’t hope B. I hope not C. I don’t hope so D. It’s hopeless
68. Dora: “What’s your name?” Helen: “……”
A. Really B. Pardon C. Ok D. Forgive me
69 – “Has an announcement been made about the eight of o’clock flight to Paris?”
_ “……”
A. Yes, it is B. Sorry, I don’t C. I don’t think that D. Not yet
70. – “Would you mind lending me your bike?” – “……”
A. Yes, here it is B. Yes, let’s C. Not at all D. Great
71. – “……detective stories?”
- “In my opinion, they are very good for teenagers.”
A. How about B. Are you fond of
C. What do you think about D. What do people feel about
72. Hung: “Thank you very much for a lovely party.” Hoa: “……”
A. You are welcome B. Cheers C. Have a good day D. Thanks
73. Janet: “Do you feel like going to the cinema this evening?” Susan: “……”
A. I don’t agree, I’m afraid B. You’re welcome C. That would be great D. I feel very bored
74. Laudra: “What a lovely house you have!” Maria: “……”
A. Of course not, it’s not costly B. Thank you. Hope will drop in
C. I think so D. No problem
75. Helen: “Congratulations!” Jane: “……”
A. What a pity! B. Thank you C. I’m sorry D. You are welcome
ANSWER KEYS ( UNIT 1 +2 )
21C 22A 23B 24D 25A 26C 27B 28A 29D 30B
31C 32B 33A 34D 35C 36C 37A 38B 39D 40C
41B 42C 43D 44A 45A 46C 47B 48D 49C 50A
51B 52D 53C 54A 55B 56D 57A 58C 59C 60D
61A 62A 63C 64D 65B 66D 67B 68B 69D 70C
71C 72A 73C 74B 75B
UNIT 3 +4
I . PHONETICS.
Pick out the word that has different stress from that of the other words:
1.A. general B. applicant C. usually D. October
2.A. parallel B. dependent C. educate D. primary
3.A. physical B. achievement C. government D. national
4.A. eleven B. history C. nursery D. different
5.A. consider B. similar C. actually D. carefully
6.A. attract B. person C. signal D. instance
7.A. verbal B. suppose C. even D. either
8.A. situation B. appropriate C. informality D. entertainment
9.A. discuss B. waving C. airport D. often
10.A. sentence B. pointing C. verbal D. attract
Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words:
11.A.impolite B.kidding C.instance D.big
12.A.attention B.acceptable C.wave D.appropriate
13.A.clap B.hand C.catch D.across
14.A.simply B.slightly C.apply D.friendly
15-A.reasonable B.argument C.leaving D.receive
16.A.minutes B.dinner C.compulsory D.begin
17.A.primary B.history C.fee D.spring
18.A.public B.education C.under D.government
19.A.chemistry B.curriculum C.certificate D.core
20.A.July B.system C.easily D.study
II . VOCABULARY - GRAMMAR AND STRUTURES
21-As an _______, Mr. Pike is very worried about the increasing of juvenile delinquency.
A. educate B. education C. educator D. educative
22-Tommy left high school _______ the age _______ seventeen.
A. at / of B. in / for C. on / with D. of / in
23-The academic year in Vietnam is over _______ the end _______ May.
A. from / in B. for / on C. on / in D. at / of
24-English is an important _______ that is required in several national examinations:
A. language B. test C. evaluation D. subject
25-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
26-The school library is open _______ all of the students and the teaching staff of the school.
A. for B. over C. to D. among
27-He did not do well at school and left with few _______ qualifications.
A. academic B. academy C. academician D. academically
28-Children who are isolated and lonely seem to have poor language and ________.
A. communicate B. communication C. communicative D. communicator
29-Body language is a potent form of _______ communication.
A. verbal B. non-verbal c. tongue D. oral
30-Our teacher often said, "Who knows the answer? _______ your hand."
A. Rise B. Lift C. Raise D. Heighten
31-She is a kind of woman who does not care much of work but generally _______ only with colleagues for
meals, movies or late nights at a club.
A. supposes B. socializes C. attention D. discussed
32-I didn't think his comments were very appropriate at the time.
A. correct B. right C. exact D. suitable
33-I have never seen such a beautiful dress _______ you before.
A. of B. on C. for D. in
34-Small children are often told that it is rude to point _______ other people.
A. on B. to C. at D. for
35-If a boss wants to have a well-qualified staff, he should have to pay his employees _______.
A. appropriate B. appropriately C. appropriation D. appropriating
36-Mrs. Pike was so angry that she made a _______ gesture at the driver.
A. rude B. rudeness C. rudely D. rudest
37-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
38-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
39-In many cultures, people signify their agreement by _______ their head.
A. turning B. raising C. pointing D. nodding
40-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
41-The guest told the host that _______.
A. I must go now B. he must go now
C. he had to go now D. he had to go then
42-The teacher told Joe _______.
A. to stop talking B. stop talking C. stops talking D. stopped talking
43-She said she _______.
A. was very tired last night B. was very tired the night before
C. had been very tired last night D. had been very tired the night before
44-Emily said that her teacher _______ to London _______.
A. will go / tomorrow B. went / tomorrow
C. would go / the next day D. had gone / the next day
45-She told the boys _______ on the grass.
A. do not play B. did not play C. not playing D. not to play
46-She asked _______.
A. where was her umbrella B. where her umbrella was
C. where were her umbrella D. where her umbrella were
47-Jason asked me _______ me the book the day before.
A. if who gave B. if who has given
C. who had given D. that who had given
48-Robert said that his father _______ to Dallas the year before.
A. goes B. went C. has gone D. had gone
49-The mother asked her son _______.
A. where he has been B. where he had been
C. where has he been D. where had he been
50-Martin asked me _______.
A. how is my father B. how my father is
C. how was my father D. how my father was
51-The host asked Peter _______ tea or coffee.
A. whether he preferred B. that he preferred
C. did he prefer D. if he prefers
52-She asked me _______ my holidays _______.
A. where I spent / the previous year
B. where I had spent / the previous year
C. where I spent / last year
D. where did I spend / last year
53-He advised _______ too far.
A. her did not go B. her do not go C. her not to go D. she did not go
54-He asked _______ him some money.
A. her to lend B. she to lend C. she has lent D. she lends
55-Andrew told me that they _______ fish two _______ days.
A. have not eaten / ago B. had not eaten / previous
C. did not eat / before D. would not eat / last
56-Jason told me that he _______ his best in the exam the _______ day.
A. had done / following B. will do / previous
C. would do / following D. was going / previous
57-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
58-The preparations _______ by the time the guests _______.
A. had been finished / arrived B. have finished / arrived
C. had finished / were arriving D. have been finished / were arrived
59-_______ in that company?
A. Do shoes make B. Are shoes be made
C. Shoes are made D. Are shoes made
60-Portuguese _______ as an official language in this city since three hundred years ago.
A. has always been spoken B. has been spoken always
C. has always spoken D. had always spoken
61-_______ by your father?
A. Did that book write B. Did that book written
C. Was that book written D. Was that book be writing
62-Something _______ immediately to prevent teenagers from _______ in factories and mines.
A. should be done / being exploited B. we should do / exploiting
C. should do I be exploited D. should have done / exploited
63-Everything that _______ remained a secret.
A. overheard B. had been overheard
C. had overheard D. was overhearing
64-_______ by the police.
A. The stealing car has just been found
B. The stolen car has just been found
C. The stealing car has just found
D. The stolen car has just found.
65-_______ students required to wear uniforms at all times?
A. Are B. Do C. Did D. Will
III. CULTURAL TIPS
66- “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
67- “You look great in this new dress.” _ ”______”
A. With pleasure B. Not at all
C. I am glad you like it D. Do not say anything about it
68-“Let’s go to the movie now”. “Oh! _________”
A.Good idea! B.I don’t. C.Why’s that? D. I need it.
69-“Hello! BBC 1 _________can I help you?”
A.Which B.What C.Where D.How
70-“ I’d like the blue jacket, please! Can I try it on?” _ “ _______”
A.Yes, you would B.Yes, you must C.Yes, certainly D.Yes, you do
71-“My daughter is a very good cook” _ “_________”
A.Really, does she? B.Really, has she? C.Really, can she? D.Really, is she?
72-“Would you like a chocolate?” _ “_________”
A.No, please. B.I like. C.I want. D.No,thanks.I am on a diet.
73- “ Could you tell me the way to the bus stop ?” _____
A. Go ahead then turn right. B. Thanks C. It’s OK D. by bus
74- “I’m taking my driving test tomorrow?” - “ _____ ! “
A. Cheers B. Good luck C. Come on D. Congratulations
75- “Waiter !” - “ _____ “ . “ I can’t eat this It’s too salty.”
A. Yes, sir? B. What? C. All right? D. Pardon?
ANSWER KEYS - UNIT 3+4
1D 2B 3B 4A 5A 6A 7B 8B 9A 10D
11A 12C 13D 14C 15B 16C 17C 18B 19C 20A
21C 22A 23D 24D 25A 26C 27A 28B 29B 30C
31B 32D 33B 34C 35B 36A 37A 38C 39D 40B
41D 42A 43D 44C 45D 46B 47C 48D 49B 50D
51A 52B 53C 54A 55B 56C 57D 58A 59D 60A
61C 62A 63B 64B 65A 66C 67C 68A 69B 70C
71D 72D 73A 74B 75A
UNIT 5,6
I. PHONETICS.
A. Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others
1. A. academic B. campus C. apply D. entrance
2. A. receive B. achieve C. increase D. creative
3. A. tutor B. subject C. study D. result
4. A. scary B. challenge C. psychology D. course
5. A. require B. sociaty C. twice D. applicant
6. A. vacancy B. wholesale C. retail D. category
7. A. neat B. create C. piece D. keeness
8. A. future B. resume C. pressure D. enthusiasm
9. A. application B. education C. addition D. question
10. A. resume B. retail C. reduce D. remember
B. Choose the word that has the main stress placed differently from that of the others
11. A. enthusiasm B. category C. vacancy D. resume
12. A. secondary B. requirement C. certificate D. admission
13. A. application B. education C. academic D. examination
14. A. preferance B. however C. applicant D. candidate
15. A. performance B. agriculture C. acceptable D. appoitment
16. A. proportion B. available C.thoroughly D. tutorial
17. A. prepare B. stressful C. pressure D. early
18. A. interview B. impression C. addition D. remember
19. A. experience B. concentrate C. enthusiasm D. certificate
20. A. candidate B. interest C. company D. employment
II. VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR:
Choose the most suitable word or phrase ( a, b, c or d) to complete each sentence:
21. The student has to ………..a place at the university while doing the A- level.
A keep B. ask C. take D. aplly for
22. Her excellent ………….in exams helped her to find a job.
A. notes B. reports C. grates D. degrees
23. I’m tall enough to be a policeman, but I don’t have enough ………..
A. diplomas B. certificates C. degrees D. qualifications
24. A hotel room is being ………for their arrival
A. served B. equipped C. prepared D. given
25.Qualifications and ………… are two most important factors that help you get a good job.
A. politeness B. experience C. attention D. impression
26. They tell me he is …….a lot of money in his new job
A. having B. profitting C. gaining D. earning
27. Workers who do not obey the safety regulations will be ………. immediately.
A. dismissed B. rejcted C. disapproved D. refused
28. A ………..education improves your changes of getting a job
A. university B. college C. higher D. All are correct
29. She’s a single mum who doesn’t receive any ……….support from the child’s father.
A. economic B. economical C. financial D. All are correct
30. He took a ………….interest in his grandson’s education.
A. strong B. keen C. deep D. sharp
31. Job ……..are advertised in Situations Vacant.
A. places B. positions C. seats D. vacancies
32. His trip to India ………….a strong impression on him.
A. made B. created C. formed D. All are correct
33. Several candidates were ………..a second interview.
A. asked for B. left for C. called for D. requested for
34. Many children are under such a high …………of learning that they do not feel happy at school.
A. recommendation B. interview C. pressure D. concentration
35. For this course a pass in English at grade B is ………
A. acceptable B. available C. accessible D. decisive
36. Whenever something goes wrong, everyone………..it on me.
A. blames B. charges C. insists D. accuses
37. No previous knowledge of Arabic is required for …………to the university.
A. admission B. acceptance C. decision D. attendant
38. The students failed to meet the necessary ……….for admission to the course.
A. fulfillments B. qualities C. requirements D. aptitudes
39. 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.
40. A …….is an area of knowledge or study , especially one that you study at school, college or university.
A. degree B. subject C. level D. vacancy
41. If I …………you were sick, I would have come to visit you sooner.
A. had known B. have known C. would have known D. know
42. …………you do better work than this, you won’t pass the exam.
A. Although B. If C. Unless D. When
43. I’ve known him …………I left college.
A. when B. during C. until D. since
44. If I …………you, I ………that car
A. were, would sell B. were, sold C. were, will sell D. am, would sell
45. Marie, ………..I met at the party, called me last night.
A. that B. whom C. which D whose
46. If you ………to be chosen for the job, you’ll have to be experienced in the field.
A. want B. wanted C. had wanted D. wants
47. …………..his address, I would have written before.
A. As I had known B. If I knew C. Unless I had known D. Had I known
48. If you ………. to leave your name, we’ll contact you as soon as possible
A. cared B. would care C. had cared D. are caring
49. If she ……….rich, she would travel around the world.
A. would be B. is C. has been D. were
50. I wish Mark ……..a little better when we have visitors.
A. will behave B. would behave C. behaves D. had behaved
51. If I had gone to the party last night, I ………..tired now.
A. am B. were C. would be D. would have been
52. People ……can speak English can be understood in many countries.
A. whose B. who C. whom D. which
53. Do you remember Mr. Darnell, ……..taught us English Literature ?
A. who B. whom C. that D. which
54. Violent tropical storms ……….occur in westernAsia are called typhoons.
A. that B. it C. which it D. when it
55. Yesterday we visited the City Museum, ………I’d never been before.
A. which B. that C. to that D. to which
56. The architect ………Mario works is brilliant.
A. whom B. that C. with whom D with who
57. Bogota, …….. is the capital of Colombia, is a cosmopolitan city.
A. who B. which C. that D. where
58. Neil Amstrong was the first person ……….foot on the moon.
A. set B. setting C. to set D. who was set
59. Many of the pictures ………… from outer space are presently on display in the public library.
A. sent B. sending C. having sent D. that sent
60. Is that the man …………was broken into two days ago
A. whose house B. the house of whom C. who’s house D. of whom the house
61. The reason ………. he was absent from school is that he had an accident.
A. why . in which C. that D. which
62. Jane didn’t fill her car up with petrol before she left, ………was careless of her.
A. which B. it C. that D. what
63. It is only recently that ballets have been based on themes ……………American life.
A. reflects B. reflecting C. reflected D. that reflected
64. Picasso, ……….works inspired many other artists, lived until he was a ripe old age.
A. who B. whose C. that D. which
65. February is the month …………many of my colleagues take skiing holidays.
A. when B. that C. in that D. which
III. CULTURAL TIPS
66. - “ Would you like a cup of tea?”
- “ …………………………”
A. Yes, I do B. Yes, please C I’m sorry D. It’s my pleasure
67 - “ Mai Phuong has been awarded a scholarship to study in Australia”.
- “ Uh, really ? ………….!”
A. How lucky she is B. What lucky she C. What lucky she be D. Lucky as she is
68. - “ …………is your motorbike?”
- “ It’s a Wave”
A. What sort B. What colour C. What size D. What make
69. - “ Can I get you anything?”
- “ …………a pen and a piece of paper, please.”
A. I like B. I’ll like C. I’d like D. I’m liking
70. - “ You look nice in that red shirt.” - “ ………………………”
A. It’s nice of you to say so B. Am I ?Thanks C. Oh, poor me D. I am interesting to hear that
71. - “ John had an accident. He has been in hospital for five days.”
- “ ………………………………….”
A. Poor it B. Poor him C. How terrific D. Oh. Is he?
72. - “ Happy birthday! This is a small present for you.”
- “ …………………….”
A. What a pity ! B. How beautiful it is ! Thanks.
C. Have a good time ! D. How terrible !
73. - “ ………………………” - “ Oh, it’s great !”
A. How is the music of the film like ? B. Would you like the music of the film ?
C. What do you like the music of the film ? D. What do you think of the music of the film ?
74. - “ ………………………” - “ Yes. I’d like to “
A. How do you do ? B. How about something to drink ?
C. What about going shopping ? D. What do you like doing ?
75. - “ Do you mind if I use your bike ?” - “ ……………………………….”
A. Yes, you do. B. Yes. It’s my pleasure
C. No, you don’t. D. No, You can use it.
ANSWER KEYS ( UNIT 5 + 6 )
1B 2D 3A 4B 5D 6D 7B 8C 9D 10A
11A 12A 13D 14B 15B 16C 17A 18A 19B 20D
21D 22C 23D 24C 25B 26D 27A 28D 29C 30B
31D 32A 33C 34C 35A 36A 37A 38C 39A 40B
41A 42C 43D 44A 45B 46A 47D 48D 49B 50C
51B 52A 53A 54D 55C 56B 57C 58A 59A 60A
61A 62A 63B 64B 65A 66B 67A 68D 69C 70A
71B 72A 73D 74C 75A
UNIT 7 +8
I. PHONETICS:
Pick out the words that has stress differently from that of the other words:
1. A. economic B. economy C. economical D. economically
2. A. reaffirm B. eliminate C. priority D. particular
3. A. subsequent B. undergo C. government D. enterprise
4. A. minority B. particular C. commitment D. subsidy
5. A. dominate B. substantial C. agriculture D. national
6. A. industrial B. proposal C. occupy D. production
7. A. history B. payee C. proceed D. depend
8. A. disease B. design C. moustache D. aspect
9. A. ceremony B. technology C. community D. autography
10. A. piano B. policeman C. museum D. souvenir
Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words:
11. A. windy B. official C. migrate D. video
12. A. honour B. hope C. follow D. promise
13. A. any B. cat C. matter D. chat
14. A. promise B. devise C. surprise D. realise
15. A. dusty B. custom C. super D. muscle
16. A. economy B. industry C. qualify D. priority
17. A. machine B. church C. watching D. child
18. A. watches B. advises C. roses D. programmes
19. A. advised B. washed C. looked D. danced
20. A. honest B. honour C. house D. rhinoceros
II . VOCABULARY - GRAMMAR AND STRUTURES
21. The control of ______ has been carried out through measure rooted in monetarism.
A. inflate B. inflationist C. inflation D. inflator
22. 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
23. 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
24. 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
25. After a decade of economic liberalization, Vietnam has seen a dramatic rise in living ______ in urban areas.
A. surface B. standards C. level D. backgrounds
26. These new economic reforms has allowed for international ______ and development in the country.
A. pay B. renovation C. investment D. opportunity
27. Economic reforms are often carried ______ to promote the developing of a country.
A. out B. on C. for D. in
28. 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
29. For more than ten years, we have seen the significant ______ in the economy of our country.
A. develop B. developments C. developers D. developed
30. A. During the time of economic reforms, the economy has grown ______ with only a few major setbacks.
A. constant B. constantly C. constants D. constancy
31. Considering peasants make up nearly 80% of Vietnam’s population.
A. specialists B. economists C. professors D. farmers
32. The Doi Moi reforms have ______ new possibilities in farming systems research in Vietnam.
A. risen B. opened C. renovated D. called
33. A. The introduction of appropriate farming practices to Vietnam farmers can help them achieve a higher
output.
A. productivity B. renovation C. guideline D. achievement
34. In the South, ______ development concentrated on rice cultivation, and nationally, rice and rubber were the
main items of export.
A. industrial B. agricultural C. mining D. textile
35. Many teenagers show signs of anxiety and ______ when being asked about their future.
A. depress B. depression C. depressing D. depressed
36. Someone who is ______ is hopeful about the future or the success of something in particular.
A. powerful B. optimistic C. stagnant D. pessimistic
37. In the future many large corporation will be wiped out and millions of jobs will be lost.
A. companies B. services C. supermarkets D. farms
38. Domestic chores will no longer be a burden thanks to the inventions of labor-saving devices.
A. Official B. Household C. Schooling D. Foreign
39. What will the relationship between computing and ______ bring us over the next 15 years ?
A. science B. scientific C. scientifically D. scientist
40. ______ is the technology of sending signals and messages over long distances using electronic equipment,
for example by radio and telephone.
A. Telecommunication B. telegraph C. Multifunction D. Information technology
41. ______ some German and British management styles are similar , there are many differences between them.
A. In spite B. In sipte of C. Despte the fact that D. Despite
42. I could not eat ______ I was very hungry.
A. even though B. in spite C. despite D. in spite the fact that
43. In spite ______, the baseball game was not cancelled.
A. the rain B. of the rain C. it was raining D. there was a rain
44. ______ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.
A. In spite B. In spite of C. Despite D. Although
45. ______, he walked to the station.
A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tiredC. In spite being tired D. Despite tired
46. The children slept well, despite ______ .
A. it was noise B. the noise C. of the noise D. noisy
47. ______ they are brothers, they do not look like.
A. Although B. Even C. Despite D. In spite of
48. She left him ______ she still loved him.
A. in spite B. even though C. in spite of D. despite
49. In spite of his hard work, he couldn’t finish the job.
A. As hard as he work B. Despite he worked hard
C. Though he worked hard D. Although hard work
50. Despite the fact that ______ , we enjoyed our trip.
A. the weather is bad B. it is a bad weather
C. the bad weather D. the weather was bad
51. Julie failed the exam ______ of working very hard.
A. despite B. in spite C. even if D. though
52. Despite ______ , we arrived on time.
A. the traffic B. of the traffic C. there was heavy traffic D. of there was heavy traffic
53. 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
54. While I am waiting ______ my bus, I often listen ______ music.
A. on / at B. for / to C. toward / about D. upon / in
55. ______ he did not attend the English class, he knew the lesson quite well.
A. Despite B. in spite of C. Although D. Because
56. Mrs. Smith, ______ is a retired teacher, does volunteer work at the hospital.
A. she B. who C. as D. that
57. Not only ______ us light, but it gives us heart.
A. the sun gives B. the sun has given C. has the sun given D. does the sun give
58. Unemployment ______ by 4% since January and now stands at just under three million.
A. was risen B. has risen C. rose D. is risen
59. It was in the year 1925 ______ John Biard found a way to send pictures by wireless.
A. when B. that C. in which D. which
60. The calculation are ______ complicated that they can not be done without a computer..
A. so B. that C. too D. more
61. ______ a disabled girl, Jane was quite confident the first moment she practiced this sport.
A. Although B. Despite C. Because D. Because of
62. Although she is intelligent, she doesn’t do well at school.
A. In spite of intelligent, but she doesn’t do well at school.
B. Despite being intelligent, but she doesn’t do well at school.
C. Even though her intelligent, but she doesn’t do well at school.
D. In spite the fact that she intelligent, but she doesn’t do well at school.
63. Even though it was raining heavily, the explorers decided to continue their journey.
A. It rained so heavily that the explorers could not continue their journey.
B. The explorers put off their journey due to the heavy rain.
C. The heavy rain could not prevent the explorers from continuing their journey.
D. If it had rained heavily, the explorers would not have continuing their journey.
64. Although he was exhausted, he managed to finish the marathon race.
A. Despite his exhaustion, he managed to finish the marathon race.
B. In spite of he was exhausted, he managed to finish the marathon race.
C. Even though being exhausted, he managed to finish the marathon race.
D. Though he was exhausted, but he managed to finish the marathon race.
65. He was very kind to help me with my English.
A. It was very kind of him for helping me to learn English.
B. It was very kind of him to help me learning English.
C. It was very kind of him to help me learn English.
D. It was very kind of him because he helped me to learn English.
III. CULTURAL TIPS:
66.. Where are you from? _____ .
A. I come from Vietnam B. I’m from Vietnam C. I’m Vietnam D. I’m Vietnamese
67.. _____ ? I’m a teacher.
A. What’s his job B. What’s her job C. What’s your job D. What’s David’s job
68. . Happy birthday to you, Mary. _____ .
A. The same to you B. It’ s very nice of you C. So do you D. Thank you
69. Waiter ! _____ I can’t eat this It’s too salty.
A. Yes, sir? B. What? C. All right? D. Pardon?
70. I’m taking my driving test tomorrow. _____ !
A. Cheers B. Good luck C. Come on D. Congratulations
71.. “What’s your hobby, Hoa?”
A. Well, I like collecting stamps B. Oh, with computers
C. Well, I want stamps D. Oh, on the phone
72. . Jill failed in the final examination last term. _____
A. Really? B. Sorry to hear that. C. What is wrong D. I can’t believe
73.. “Excuse me ! I’m doing my homework. _____ turning down your radio a bit ?”
A. Would you please B. Can C. Could you D. Would you mind
74.. .” Sit down, please_____ a cup of tea ?”
A. Do you like B. Do you like to drink
C. Would you like D. Will you like
75.. “ Could you tell me the way to the bus stop ?” _____ .
A. Go ahead then turn right B. Thanks C. It’s OK D. by bus
ANSWER KEYS – UNIT 7+ 8
1B 2A 3B 4D 5B 6C 7A 8D 9A 10B
11C 12B 13A 14A 15C 16C 17A 18D 19A 20C
21C 22C 23D 24A 25B 26C 27A 28C 29B 30B
31D 32B 33A 34B 35B 36B 37A 38B 39A 40A
41C 42A 43B 44D 45A 46B 47A 48B 49C 50D
51B 52A 53D 54B 55C 56B 57D 58B 59B 60A
61B 62B 63C 64A 65C 66B 67C 68D 69A 70B
71A 72B 73D 74C 75A
B. WRITING ( UNIT 1 - 8 Võ Văn Kiệt )
1. _____ if you take a map.
A. You’ll get lost B. You won’t get lost
C.You would have got lost D. You would get lost
2. It is seven years since we _____.
A. last talked to Daisy B. talked to last Daisy
C.last talked Daisy D. have talked to Daisy
3. I won’t accept unless _____.
A. Tom apologizes B. Tom to apologize
C.when Tom apologizes D. Tom is apologizing
4. The furniture was _____.
A. too expensive for me to buy B. enough cheap for me to buy
C.such expensive that didn’t buy it D. so expense that I did buy it
5. Although the sun was shining, _____.
A. but it was very hot B. it wasn’t very hot
C.yet it was very hot D. it was very hot
6. They are living in a house _____.
A. that was built in 1930 B. that was building in 1930
C.that built in 1930 D. in 1930 that was built
7. Did he tell you _____?
A. was what the problem B. the problem was what
C.what was the problem D. what the problem was
8. When you got back, Harry _____.
A. leaves London for New York B. will leave London for New York
C.has left London for New York D. had already left London for New York
9. Tom asked me _____.
A. whether I had had a good time last weekend B. whether I have had a good time last weekend
C.if would I have a good time last weekend D. if was I having a good time last weekend
10. Football is thought _____ in the world.
A. to play the most popular sport B. is the most popular sport
C.to be the most popular sport D. the most popular sport
11. I wonder _____.
A. if you look so surprised B. when you look so surprising
C.because you look so surprising D. why you look so surprised
12. Peter asked me _____.
A. what time the film starts B. what time the film started
C.what time did the film start D. what time does the film start
13. _____, give her this map of the city.
A. When Mr. Leat’s wife will arrived B. When Mr. Leat’s wife arrived
C.When is Mr. Leat’s wife arriving D. When Mr. Leat’s wife arrives
14. I am going to the hairdresser’s _____.
A. for to cut me my hair B. to have my hair cut
C.to cut my hair D. to have cut my hair
15. I wouldn’t have got wet _____.
A. if I have an umbrella with me B. if I had an umbrella with me
C.unless I had had an umbrella with me D. if I had had an umbrella with me
16. The last time I saw her _____.
A. is when she leaves for London B. was when she left for London
C.was since she has left for London D. has been since she left for London
17. The policeman wanted to know _____.
A. where he was last night B. where he had been the previous night
C.where he was the night before D. where he had been last night
18. Not until I arrived home _____.
A. did I remember about the umbrella B. I remembered about the umbrella
C.That I could remember about the umbrella D. Then would I remember about the umbrella
19. Tom said that _____.
A. Ann buys a new car B. Ann has bought a new car
C.Ann had bought a new car D. Ann will buy a new car
20. Charlie said that _____.
A. he was thinking of going to live in Canada
B. he is thinking of going to live in Canada
C.he has thought of going to live in Canada
D.he would be thinking of going to live in Canada
21. Having been served lunch, _____.
A. the problem was discussed by the members of the committee
B. the committee members discussed the problem
C.it was discussed by the committee members the problem
D.a discussion of the problem was made by the members of the committee
22. Ann asked me _____.
A. not to tell any one what’s happened B. not to tell anyone what had happened
C.to not tell any one what had happened D. not to tell no one what had happened
23. If I hadn’t stayed up late last night, _____.
A. I wouldn’t have been tired now B. I wouldn’t have tired now
C.I wouldn’t tire now D. I wouldn’t be tired now
24. He asked me _____.
A. how old are you B. how old you are C. how old was I D. How old I was
25. If you lose your credit card, _____.
A. you had to ring the bank B. you’ll have to ring the bank
C.that’s why you must ring the bank D. so you will ring the bank
26. He asked her where _____.
A. she was yesterday B. she was the day before
C.she had been the day before D. she has been the day before
27. Jack has three bothers------------
A. all of them are married B. one of whom are married
C.all of who are married D. all of whom are married
28. When Henry arrived home after a hard day at word, _____.
A. his wife was sleeping B. his wife slept
C.his wife has slept D. his wife has been sleeping
29.The guest told the host that _______.
A . I must go now B. he must go now C. he had to go now D. he had to go then
30.She said she _______.
A. was very tired last night B. was very tired the night before
C. had been very tired last night D. had been very tired the night before
KEYS:
1.B 2.A 3. A 4. A 5. B 6. A 7. D 8. D 9. A 10. C
11. D 12. B 13. D 14. B 15. D 16. B 17. B 18. A 19. C 20. A
21. B 22. B 23. D 24. D 25. B 26. C 27. D 28. A 29. D 30. D
SENTENCE COMPLETION ( UNIT 5 – 8 )
1. ____________ I would give a party.
A.She comes next month B.She were to come next month
C.Were she t o come next month D.She would come next month
2. “ Who is the new professor?” “ He’s the man_____________”.
A.whom is talking to Mr Smith now B.that talks to Mr Smith now.
C.talk to Mr Smith now D.talking to Mr Smith now.
3.If my father had locked his car properly, ___________________.
A.his car would never have been stolen B.his car will not be stolen
C.his car would not be stolen D.his car would have never been stolen
4.The baby will be ill _________________ .
A. unless you keep him warm B. if you keep him warm
C. unless you kept him warm D. if you kept him warm
5.Bill gates, ________ among the software engineers, is one of the richest men in the world.
A. whose name famous is B. whose famous names is
C. whose is famous name D. whose name is famous
6. _____, the company is still in financial difficulties.
A. Successful though their new production have proved.
B. Successful as their new production was proved.
C.Successful though have their new production proved.
D.Although their new production success have proved.
7. Natural silk is still highly prized _____ similar artificial fabrics.
A. although is available B. despite they are available
C.in spite of the availability of D. even an availability of
8. _____, methane can be used as a fuel.
A. It is produced by the fermentation of organic matter. B. The fermentation of organic matter is produced.
C.A production of the permentation of organic matter. D. Produced by the fermentation of organic matter.
9. The workers do not intend to call off their strike. → The worker has _____.
A. no intention of calling off their strike. B. not intention of calling off their strike.
C.intention to not call off their strike. D. their intention for not calling off their strike.
10. The man _____ on the plane talked all the time.
A. who I was sitting next B. that I was sitting next to
C.that I was sitting next to him D. who I was sitting next him.
11. I’m not used to ______________.
A. have my photographs taken B. have my photographs take
C. having my photographs taken D. having my photographs to take
12 She broke her leg when she________.
A. was falling off the horse that she was rode B. was falling off the horse that she was riding
C. fallen off the horse that she was ridden D. fell off the horse that she was riding
13. She regretfully told him that__________.
A. she would leave the tickets at home B. she left the tickets at home
C. she would have left the tickets at home D. she had left the tickets at home
14. When you arrived back at the hotel,______________?
A. were you noticing what time it was B. did you notice what time it was
C. did you notice what time was it D. had you noticed what time it was
15. The manager was angry because somebody___________.
A. had allowed the photographers to enter the building B. had let the photographers to enter the building
C. has permitted the photographers to enter the building D. lets the photographers enter the building
16.Despite the fact that _______, we enjoyed our trip.
A. the weather is bad B. it is a bad weather C. the bad weather D. the weather was bad
17.Tom went to work despite _______.
A. that he did not feel very well B. of the fact not feeling well
C. he did not feel very well D. not feeling very well
18Though _______, they are good friends.
A. their sometimes quarrel B to have a quarrel sometimes
C. they sometimes have a quarrel D. of having a quarrel sometimes
19._______, 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
20.Though he was appointed to a higher promotion _______.
A. and he decided to quit his job. B. but he still decided to quit his job
C. but he decided to quit his job D.he decided to quit his job
21.I didn't get the job _______.
A. even as my qualifications B. in spite of I had some qualifications
C. without my qualifications D.despite my qualifications
KEYS:
1. C 2. D 3. A 4. A 5. D 6. A 7. C 8. D 9. A 10. C
11. C 12. D 13. D 14. B 15. A 16. D 17. D 18. C 19. A 20+21. D
Sentence Transformation: (UNIT 1 - 4)
1. Mary tried on a dress and then bought it.
A.Mary bought the dress after she had tried on. B.After she bought the dress, she tried it on.
C.Mary was tired of her dress so she bought a new one. D.Before going a trial test, Mary bought a new dress.
2. John has not had his hair cut for over six months.
A.It is over six months since John has not had his hair cut.
B.It is over six months since John last had his hair cut.
C.John has not had his hair cut since over six months.
D.The last six months was John has not had his hair cut.
3. Brown was last seen in July 1928.
A.Brown has not been able to see since July 1928. B.No one has seen Brown since July 1928.
C.Brown didn’t see anyone in July 1928. D.Noone saw Brown until July 1928.
4.It has been a long time since they met.
A.They didn’t meet for a long time. B.They didn’t meet a long time.
C.They haven’t met since a long time. D.They haven’t met for a long time.
5.I have never listened to jazz music before.
A.This is the first time I listened to jazz music. B.This is the first jazz music I listen to.
C.This is the first time I have listened to jazz music. D.This is the first time I listen to jazz music.
6.When did you begin to work here?
A.How long did you work here? B.How long did you begin working here?
C.How long are you working here? D.How long have you been working here?
7.My brother hasn’t drunk beer for 2 years.
A.My brother gave up drinking beer 2 years ago. B.My brother stopped to drink beer 2 years ago.
C.My brother began drinking beer 2 years ago. D.My brother enjoyed drinking beer 2 years ago.
8.John began learning French three years ago.
A. John has been learning French three years ago. B.John has been learning French since three years.
C.John has been learned French for three years. D.John has been learning French for three years.
9.” You damage my laptop, Mike,” said Sylvia
A.Sylvia said Mike has damaged her laptop. B.Sylvia told Mike to damage her laptop.
C.Sylvia threatened Mike to damage her laptop. D.Sylvia accused Mike of damaging her laptop.
10.”Let’s stay here until the storm has passed!”, someone said.
A.Someone said that let them stay there until storm had passed.
B.Someone told me to stay there until the storm has passed.
C.Someone suggested staying there until the storm had passed.
D.Someone asked whether we stayed there until the storm has passed.
11.”Have you ever been to Singapore?”, he asked me.
A.He told me if I have ever been to Singapore. B.He asked me if I had ever been to Singapore.
C.He advised me to go to Singapore. D.He told me to go to Singapore.
12.”Don’t come home late, Jenny, it’s dangerous!”, her father said.
A.Jenny’s father told her not go home late and it was dangerous.
B.Jenny’s father told her not to go home late because it was dangerous.
C.Jenny’s father advised her go home early.
D.Jenny’s father asked her against being home late because it may be dangerous.
13.”I’m sorry I forgot your birthday”, Harry told Mary.
A.Harry said sorry to Mary for forgetting her birthday.
B.Harry felt sorry to forget Mary’s birthday.
C.Harry apologized Mary for having forgotten her birthday.
D.Harry really felt a pity not to remember Mary’s birthday.
14.”I’ll give you $500 to keep your mouth shut”, he said.
A.He offered me $500 to keep my mouth shut. B.He persuaded to give me $500 to keep my mouth shut.
C.He threatened to keep my mouth shut with $500 . D.He gave me $500 to keep my mouth shut.
15. People believe that there will be severe earthquakes and tidal waves next year.
A.It is believed that severe earthquakes and tidal waves will have happened next year.
B.It is our belief that their will be severe earthquakes and tidal waves next year.
C.It is believed that there will be severe earthquakes and tidal waves next year.
D.Our belief is that there will be severe earthquakes and tidal waves next year.
16. My mother never lets me go out by myself at night.
A.I am never allowed to go out alone at night.
B.My mother seldom allows me going out on my own at night.
C.I am never given a chance to go out on myself at night.
D.Going out at night by myself is barely allowed.
17.Police reported that a man had been helping them with their inquiries.
A.A man was reported to help police with their inquiries.
B.A man was reported to have been helping police with their inquiries.
C.It is reported that a man had been helping them with their inquiries.
D.It has been reported that a man had been helping them with their inquiries.
18.The garage is going to repair the car for us next week.
A.The car is going to repair next week by the garage.
B.We are going to be repaired the car by the garage next week.
C.We have the car going to be repaired by the garage next week.
D.We are going to have the car repaired by the garage next week.
19.My classmate gave this book to me.
A.My classmate was given this book by me. B.This book was given my classmate by me.
C.This book was given to my classmate by me. D.This book was given to me by my classmate .
20.They are watering the flowers.
A.They need some water and flowers. B.There is some water on the flowers.
C.The flowers are being watered. D.They are putting the flowers in warter.
KEYS.
1. A 2. B 3. B 4. D 5. C 6. D 7. A 8. D 9. D 10. C
11. B 12. B 13. C 14. A 15. C 16. A 17. B 18. D 19. D 20.C
Sentence Transformation: (UNIT 5 – 8 )
21. Even if Richard had arrived on time, it’s doubtful if he could have found somewhere to park his car.
A. If Richard had arrived on time, he could have found a place to park his car.
B. Richard didn't arrive on time; otherwise he would definitely have found somewhere to park his car.
C.I think Richard could hardly have found any place to park his car even if he had arrived on time.
D.Because Richard had arrived on time, he could have found a place to park his car.
22. The way so much money has been spent to so little purpose must be a record.
A. In no way so much money has been spent to so little purpose.
B. So much has money been spent to so little purpose must be a record.
C.So little must purpose be that so, much money has been to.
D.Never before has so much money been spent to so little purpose.
23. This is none of your business.
A. This is not concern with you. B. This business is mine, not yours.
C.Don't be concerned about business. D. This is no business of yours.
24. The president arranged for me to use his car whenever I liked.
A. The president didn't allow me to use his car. B. The president put his car at my disposal.
C. The president car was only used for at his disposal.
D. Only when the president arranged was I allowed to use his car.
25. Had the charity not supplied food and medicines, many more people would have died in the famine.
A. The charity supplied food and medicines; otherwise, many more people would have died in the famine.
B. But for the food and medicines supplied by the charity, many more people would have died in the famine.
C.Except for the supply of food and medicines by the charity, many more people would have died in the
famine.
D.A & B are correct.
26. Don’t let her treat you like that.
A. She isn’t let treat you like that B. You are not let be treated by her like that
C.Don’t allow you to be treated like that by her D. Don’t let yourself be treated by her like that
27. The court found the man innocent of murdering his wife
A. The court found a murdered man and his wife B. The court decided that the man had killed his wife
C.The man was found murdered by his wife D. The man was judged not guilty of killing his wife
28. It is said that two men were arrested after the explosion.
A. People said two men be arrested after the explosion.
B. Two men are said to be arrested after the explosion.
C.Two men are said to have been arrested after the explosion.
D.Two men were said to be arrested after the explosion.
29. Had we left any later, we would have missed the train.
A. We left too late to catch the train. B. We almost missed the train.
C.Because the train was late, we missed it. D. We didn’t miss the train because it left late.
30. My brother regretted having bought the second-hand laptop.
A. My brother wished he had bought the second-hand laptop.
B. My brother wished he didn’t buy the second-hand laptop.
C.My brother wished he hadn’t bought the second-hand laptop.
D.If only my brother had bought the second-hand laptop.
31. It’s careless of you to leave the luggage over there unattended.
A. You shouldn’t have left the luggage over there unattended.
B. Leaving the luggage unattended is not permitted.
C.You shouldn’t leave the luggage over there unattended.
D.You could hardly leave the luggage over there unattended.
32. My suit needs cleaning before the interview but I’m too busy to do that.
A. I must have my suit cleaned before the interview.
B. I must have my suit to be cleaned before the interview.
C.I must clean my suit before the interview
D.All are correct.
33. It was only because I owed Bill a favour that I agree to help him.
A. I agreed to help Bill only as a favour.
B. I agreed to do Bill a favour by helping him.
C.I only agreed to help Bill because I owed him some money.
D.If I hadn’t owed Bill a favour, I wouldn’t have agreed to help him
34. She did not accept his proposition.
A. He wishes that she accepted his proposition. B. He wishes that she didn’t accept his proposition.
C.He wishes that she had accepted his proposition. D. He wishes that she hadn’t accepted his proposition.
35. The President is not to attend the meeting. Nor are secretaries.
A. Either the President nor his secretaries are to attend the meeting.
B. Both the President and his secretaries didn’t attend the meeting.
C.Neither the President nor his secretaries are to attend the meeting.
D.The President and his secretaries are able to attend the meeting.
36. It doesn’t matter to them which film they go to.
A. No matter what films are shown, they never go. B. They have a good taste for films.
C.Which film they go matters more than the cost. D. They don’t mind which film they go to.
37. He survived the operation thanks to skilful surgery.
A. He survived because he was a skilful surgeon.
B. There was no skilful surgery, so he died.
C.Without skilful surgery, he wouldn’t have survived the operation.
D.In spite of the surgery, he didn’t survive.
38. Dial 100 for the operator
if you have any difficulties making a call.
A. A person who talks to customer at a telephone tube.
B. A person who works on a telephone switchboard.
C.A person who pays for a telephone directory.
D.A person who works with a telephone receiver
39. She was careless. A fire broke out in the kitchen.
A. If she were careless, a fire broke out in the kitchen.
B. If she had been careful, a fire broke out in the kitchen.
C.If she had been careless, a fire would have broke out in the kitchen.
D.If she had been careful, a fire would not have broke out in the kitchen.
40. Despite the heavy snow, his father went out to work.
A. Although the snow was heavy, his father went out to work.
B. Although the snow is heavy, his father went out to work.
C.Although it snows heavy, his father went out to work.
D.Although the snow was heavily, his father went out to work.
KEYS:
21. C 22. D 23. A 24. B 25. D 26. D 27. D 28. C 29. B 30. C
31. C 32. A 33. D 34. C 35. C 36. D 37. C 38. B 39. D 40. D
FINDING MISTAKES
+ UNIT 1 – 4 ( Võ Văn Kiệt )
1 .You can apply for a better job when you will have had more experience.
A B C D
2 .The Americans are much more concerned than the Chinese with physical attractive when choosing a wife or a husband.
A B C D
3. A large number of Indian men agrees that it is unwise to confide in their wives.
A B C D
4. A basic knowledge of social studies, such as history and geography, is considering a basic part of the
A B C
education of every child.
D
5 .After driving for twenty miles, he suddenly realized that he has been driving in the wrong direction.
A B C D
6. The man told the children didn’t play too loudly
A B C D
7. As soon as I will graduate, I’m going to return to my country.
A B C D
8. Smiles and grimace can be very effective used in conversation , but more commonly , we donot tend to
A B C D
think that nonverbal physical response may be communicating.
9. While the teacher was explaining the sum on the blackboard, the children threw paper aeroplanes around
A B C D
the classroom.
10. This is the first time Janet has taken so difficult class, but she plans to complete it.
A B C D
11 .Once you can overcome your difficulty, the problems may well become a source of strengthen to your
A B C D
marriage and to your faith.
12 . Body language is quiet and secret but most powerful language of all.
A B C D
13. I had my motorbike repair yesterday but now it still doesn’t work.
A B C D
14. When Jenney phoned last week , she said that she will be arriving this morning. But she hasn’t turned up.
A B C D
15. The Concorde can fly across the Atlantic without refueling and carrying 11 tons of freight.
A B C D
16. As they grow older, children in many cultures taught not to rely on their parents.
A B C D
17. The Nelsons asked us look over their plants for them while they were away on vacation.
A B C D
18. Clouds, foggy and dust in the atmosphere absorb ultra- violet rays.
A B C D
19 .Only a few mineral can resist weathering by rainwater, which is a weak acid.
A B C D
20. The man sitting next to me on the plane was nervous because he hasn’t flown before.
A B C D
21. We were advised not drinking the water in the bottle.
A B C D
22. Tea did not become popular in Europe until the mid- 17
th
century when it has been first imported to
A B C D
England and Holland.
23. Mr Smiths is going to buy a new Japanese car, doesn’t it?
A B C D
24. Hardly he had entered the office when he realized that he had forgotten his wallet
A B C D
25. They are going to have to leave soon, and so do we.
A B C D
26. Mrs Stevens along with her cousins from New York are planning to attend the festival.
A B C D
27. The purpose of secondary education is to give common knowledge and to prepare for either higher
A B C
education and vocational education.
D
28. We decided to buy in the morning a new car, but in the afternoon he changed his mind.
A B C D
29. They asked me what had happened last night, but I was unable to tell them.
A B C D
30. The education children are received during their primary years is crucial for both their personal
A B C
development and their country as a whole.
D
KEYS.
1. C 2. C 3. B 4. C 5. C 6. C 7. B 8. B 9. C 10. C
11. D 12. C 13. B 14. B 15. C 16. B 17. B 18. A 19. B 20. D
21. B 22. C 23. D 24. A 25. D 26. C 27. D 28. B 29. B 30. B
+ UNIT 5 – 8
1. Scientists won't be able to investigate the seabed if there were no modern devices
A B C D
2. Patricia normally arrives at work at eight o'clock, but because the storm, she was two hours late
A B C D
3. Had you told me that this was going to happen, I would never believe it.
A B C D
4. If anyone call, would you please ask them to call back later?
A B C D
5. Without the traffic jam on the high way this morning, I wouldn't be late for the meeting.
A B C D
6. He would still be alive today if he didn’t take that drug yesterday.
A B C D
7. If Ann had come sooner, he could has eaten dinner with the whole family.
A B C D
8. If my father hasn't encouraged me to take the exam, I wouldn't have done it.
A B C D
9. If you give me more time and I will successfully finish this project.
A B C D
10. The voters were overwhelmingly against the candidate who his proposals called for higher taxes.
A B C D
11. Annie has three brothers, all of them are pilots.
A B C D
12. She wishes she had more time to study before last exam.
A B C D
13. Liquids take the shape of any container which in they are placed.
A B C D
14. It looks like they're going to succeed despite of their present difficulties.
A B C D
15. If you had paid attention to your teachers, you might get much progress.
A B C D
16. In spite of the heavily rain , he went to the concert last night
A B C D
17. When she heard the loud crash, Marge ran outside in the snow despite she wasn't wearing any shoes.
A B C D
18. This organization is quick with sending relief goods to the flooded areas.
A B C D
19. Can you help me, please? I can't see the difference from these words.
A B C D
20. It was very kind for you to lend me the money I needed.
A B C D
21. Mr. Carlos, along by his cousins from Mexico City, is planning to attend the festivities.
A B C D
22. Many people, when they get older, want to return to the town which they were born
A B C D
23. James watt was a Scottish inventor whom invented the steam engine.
A B C D
24. I like pupils who works very hard
A B C D
25. One of the children who is painting the windows lives in the suburb.
A B C D
26. Although his poor health, Mr Brown still works hard to support his family.
A B C D
27. The students are reading some books who are on disasters.
A B C D
28. Hoa and her dog which are standing over there go to the park.
A B C D
29. My father will fly to Ha Noi, that is the capital city of Vietnam.
A B C D
30. If she is at home this weekend, I would visit her.
A B C D
KEYS.
1. A 2. C 3. D 4. B 5. C 6. C 7. B 8. A 9. B 10. C
11. C 12. B 13. B 14. C 15. B 16. B 17. D 18. B 19. D 20. A
21. A 22. C 23. C 24. C 25. C 26. A 27. C 28. B 29. B 30. B
SENTENCE BUILDING
+ UNIT 1 – 4
1. he/ tell/ computer/ not function/ proper.
A. He was told that the computer did not function properly.
B. He told the computer that he did not function properly.
C. The computer told him that he did not function properly.
D. He told the computer the not properly functioning
2. painting/ library/ donate/ local artists.
A. The paintings in the library were donated by local artists.
B. Painting in the library donated local artists.
C. Painting, which is library donation, is local artists.
D. Library paintings should donate local artists.
3. hardly/ play/ start/ power cut.
A. Hardly was a play started with a power cut.
B. Hardly had the play started when there was a power cut.
C. It was hardly to play without starting a power cut.
D. Hardly had the play started that there was a power cut.
4. You/ not/ allow/ until/ identity/ check.
A. You are not allowed in until your identity has been checked.
B. You were not allowed in until your identity has been checked.
C. You didn’t allow your identity to check
D. You were not allowed in until your identity is checking.
5. Sandra/ tell/ she/ see/ film/ many .
A. Sandra told that she saw this film many times.
B. Sandra told that she sees this film many times.
C. Sandra tells me that she had many films to see this time.
D. Sandra told me that she had seen many films many times.
6. I/ wonder/ why/ not hear/ you/last/ meeting.
A. I was wonder why I didn’t hear from you in our last meeting.
B. I was wondering why I didn’t hear from you since our last meeting.
C. I wonder why I hadn’t heard from you in our last meeting.
D. I was wondering why I hadn’t heard from you since our last meeting.
7. we/ supposed/ write/ paper/ instead/ final exam.
A. We supposed to write a paper instead of taking a final exam.
B. We are supposed to writing a paper instead of taking a final exam.
C. We are supposed to write a paper instead of taking a final exam.
D. We are supposed to write a paper instead of take a final exam.
8. everything/ completed/by the time/ Dad/ come back.
A. Everything will be completed by the time Dad comes back.
B. Everything will have been completed by the time Dad comes back.
C. Everything is completed by the time Dad will come back.
D. Everything is completed by the time Dad has come back.
9. house/ burnt/ ground/ before/ firemen/ come.
A. The house was burnt to the ground before the firemen come.
B. The house was being burnt to the ground before the firemen came.
C. The house had been burnt to the ground before the firemen came.
D. The house has been burnt to the ground before the firemen came.
10. last/ time/ eat/ restaurant/ six months ago.
A. The last time we eat at a restaurant was six months ago.
B. The last time we have eaten at a restaurant is six months ago.
C. The last time we eat at a restaurant is six months ago.
D. The last time we ate at a restaurant was six months ago.
11. Jessica/ asked/ blue/ green/ one/ want.
A. Jessica asked whether the blue one and the green one I wanted.
B. Jessica asked whether the blue one or the green one I wanted.
C. Jessica asked the blue one or the green one I wanted.
D. Jessica asked which the blue one or the green one I wanted.
12. Mr Gavin/ not/ sign/ contract/ until/ spoken/ lawyer.
A. Mr Gavin didn’t sign the contract until he has spoken to his lawyer.
B. Mr Gavin didn’t sign the contract until he was spoken to his lawyer.
C. Not until had Mr Gavin spoken to his lawyer did he sign the contract.
D. Mr Gavin didn’t sign the contract until he had spoken to his lawyer.
13. Philippa/ ask/ Olive/ she/ remember/ where/ put/ car key.
A. Philippa asked Olive if she can remember where she put the car key.
B. Philippa asked Olive that could she remember where she had put the car key.
C. Philippa asked Olive if she could remember where she had put the car key.
D. Philippa asked Olive if she could remember where she had put the car key.
14. accident/ thought/ caused/ by/ careless error.
A. The accident is thought to have been caused by a careless error.
B. The accident was thought to had been caused by a careless error.
C. The accident had been thought to be caused by a careless error.
D. The accident were thought to have been caused by a careless error.
15. when/ boy/ twelve/ father/ die/ dangerous disease.
A. When the boy was twelve, his father died of a dangerous disease.
B. When the boy was twelve, his father had died of a dangerous disease.
C. When the boy was twelve, his father died because a dangerous disease.
D. When the boy was twelve, his father died a dangerous disease.
16. be/ remark/ increase/ house price/ so far/ year.
A. There was a remarkable increase in the house price so far this year.
B. There has been a remarkable increase in the house price so far this year.
C. There has been a remarkably increase in the house price so far this year.
D. There is a remarkable increase in the house price so far this year.
17. look/ as/ cottage/ deserted/ long time.
A. It looks as the cottage has been deserted for along time.
B. It ‘s looking as if the cottage has been deserted for along time.
C. It looks as the cottage had been deserted for along time.
D. It looked as if the cottage had been deserted for along time .
18. child/ torn/ book/ mother/ had/ no/ choice/ buy.
A. After the child has torn the book, his mother had no choice but buy it.
B. After the child had torn the book, his mother had no choice but to buy it.
C. Before the child has torn the book, his mother had no choice but to buy it.
D. After the child had torn the book, his mother had no choice but had to buy it.
19. age/ it/ 14/ Jack London/ sailor/ leave school.
A. Jack London left school at the age of 14 and had become a sailor.
B. Jack London leaves school at the age of 14 and becomes a sailor.
C. Jack London left school at the age of 14 and became a sailor.
D. Jack London had left school at the age of 14 and had became a sailor.
20. please/ tell/ much/ fees/ course/be.
A. Please tell me how much the fees for the course will be.
B. Please tell me how much will the fees for the course be.
C. Please tell me how much the fees for the course is.
D. Please tell me how much fees for the course will be.
+ UNIT 5 – 8
21. Pablo Picasso / die / 1973 / a painter / sculptor
A. Pablo Picasso died in 1973 was a painter and sculptor.
B. Pablo Picasso, died in 1973, was a painter and sculptor.
C.Pablo Picasso who died in 1973 was a painter and sculptor.
D.Pablo Picasso, who died in 1973, was a painter and sculptor.
22. doctor / I speak / tell / not / worry
A. The doctor I spoke told me not to worry.
B. The doctor I spoke to told me not to worry.
C.The doctor to that I spoke told me not to worry.
D.The doctor I spoke to told not to worry.
23. students / leave tomorrow / give back / books
A. Can the students who are leaving tomorrow give back their books?
B. Can the students leaving tomorrow give back their books?
C.Can the students to leave tomorrow give back their books?
D.A and are correct.
24. Maria / feel ill / go to school
A. Maria felt ill, but she went to school.
B. Even though Maria felt ill, but she went to school.
C.Maria felt ill enough not to go to school.
D.Despite her illness, but Maria went to school.
25. snow / we / go out / a walk
A. Although it was snowing, but we went out for a walk.
B. In spite of snowing, we went out for a walk.
C.Despite the snow, we went out for a walk.
D.All are correct.
26. Mary / said / lose / passport
A. Mary said her passport is lost.
B. Mary said she had lost her passport.
C.Mary said she has lost her passport.
D.Mary said she loses her passport.
27. Miss Smith / be / one / good teacher / less experience
A. Miss Smith is one of the best teachers despite less experience.
B. Miss Smith is one of the best teachers in spite of her having less experience.
C.Miss Smith is one best teacher of all in spite of having less experience.
D.Miss Smith is one of the best teachers despite of her having less experience.
28. museum / open / 10.00 a.m. / 6.00 p.m.
A. The museum opens from 10.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.
B. The museum opens from 10.00 a.m. and 6.00 p.m.
C.The museum opens during 10.00 a.m. and 6.00 p.m.
D.The museum opens within 10.00 a.m. and 6.00 p.m.
29. they / live / Paris / area / near / River Seine
A. They live at Paris in an area near the River Seine.
B. They live in Paris in an area near River Seine.
C.They live Paris in an area near the River Seine.
D.They live in Paris in the area near River Seine.
30. she / come / Brazil / but / living / U.S.A / moment
A. She comes in Brazil, but she’s living in the U.S.A at the moment.
B. She comes from Brazil, but she’s living in the U.S.A at the moment.
C.She comes from Brazil, but she’s living in U.S.A at the moment.
D.She comes from Brazil, but she’s living in the U.S.A at moment.
31 school-leavers / choose / college / employment / immediate
A. School-leavers can choose either college or immediate employment.
B. School-leavers can make a choice among college and employment immediately.
C.School-leavers can choose either college and employment immediately.
D.School-leavers can make an immediate choice of neither college nor employment.
32. hilltop / have / good / view / our village
A. The hilltop can make our village views better.s
B. From the hilltop, our village can be well viewed.
C.From the hilltop, our village can have a better view.
D.From the hilltop, we can have a better view of our village.
33.Just imagine / human life / be like / 20 years.
A. Just imagine how human life will be like for 20 years.
B. Just imagine human life will be like in 20 years.
CJust imagine what human life will be like in 20 years.
D.Just imagine that human life will be like since 20 years.
34.I hope / we / able / solve the problems / over population and pollution.
A. I hope whether we are able to solve the problems, those are over population and pollution.
B. I hope if we will be able to solve the problems, which are over population and pollution.
C. I hope that we will be able to solve the problems of over population and pollution.
D. I hope when we will be able to solve the problem for over population and pollution.
35.Cancers and AIDS / untreatable / now / be cured successfully.
A. Cancers and AIDS, which are untreatable now, will be cured successfully.
B. Cancers and AIDS, they are untreatable now, will be cured successfully.
C Cancers and AIDS, that are untreatable now, will be cured successfully.
D. Cancers and AIDS, which are untreatable now, they will be cured successfully
36.All schools / on earth / equipped / computers and the Internet.
A. All schools on earth will be equipped with computers and the Internet.
B. All schools on earth to be equipped with computers and the Internet.
C All schools on earth will be equipped by computers and the Internet.
D. All schools on earth to be equipped by computers and the Internet.
37.no places / people / suffer / the lack of food and accommodation.
A. In no places, where people have to suffer the lack of food and accommodation.
B. There will be no places where people have to suffer the lack of food and accommodation.
C ,.As there are no places, people will suffer the lack of food and accommodation.
D. They are no places that people will have to suffer the lack of food and accommodation.
38.read / advertisement / your company / today's newspaper.
A.I would like to read the advertisement of your company on today's newspaper.
B. I have just read the advertisement of your company in today's newspaper.
C. I enjoy reading the advertisement from your company in today's newspaper.
D I read the .advertisement which is of your company in today's newspaper-
39.I think / I / meet your requirements / I / write / apply for the position / English-speaking local guide. .
A. I think I must meet your requirements so that I am writing to apply for the position of English-speaking
local guide.
B. Because I think I can meet your requirements so I am writing to apply for the position of English-
speaking local guide.
C. I think I can meet your requirements so I am writing to apply for the position of English-speaking local
guide.
D. As I think I can meet your requirements so I am writing to apply for the position of English-speaking
local guide.
40.My academic background / BA certificate in Tourism / I / two years’ experience / work as a tour guide.
A. My academic background includes a BA certificate in Tourism and I have two years' experience of
working as a tour guide.
B. My academic background it is a BA certificate in Tourism as well as I have two years' experience of
working as a tour guide.
C. My academic background which has a BA certificate in Tourism. However, I have two years'
experience of working as a tour guide.
D. My academic background that is a BA certificate in Tourism. Moreover, I have two years' experience of
working as' a tour guide.
41.My strengths / work well with a variety of personalities / persistent and punctual.
A. My strengths is to work well with a variety of personalities, besides, I am persistent, and punctual.
B. My strengths include being able to work well with a variety of personalities, in addition to, I am very
persistent and punctual.
C. My strengths include working well with a variety of personalities and I am very persistent, and
punctual.
D. My strengths include working well with a variety of personalities and being very persistent and
punctual.
KEYS:
1.A 2. A 3. B 4. A 5. D 6. D 7. C 8. D 9. C 10. D
11. B 12. D 13. C 14. A 15. A 16. B 17. D 18. B 19. C 20. A
21. D 22. B 23. D 24. A 25. C 26. B 27. B 28. A 29. C 30. B
31. A 32. D 33.C 34. C 35. A 36. A 37. B 38. B 39. C 40.A, 41.D
C. READING ( LƯU VĂN LIỆT )
+ Unit 1,2
Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word.
When my parents married, they rented a small house and they didn’t have a lot of money for furniture. The
kitchen had a sink for washing up and a cooker, but that was all of the things they had. They (1)
_______________ an old table and chair from the market. They borrowed a sofa which was (2) ______________
old, but they covered it with modern materials so it was bright and cheerful.
Outside, there was a small garden (3) _____________ the house, but in front of it there was only the road.
Luckily the road wasn’t busy, so I could cross it to reach the park on the opposite side. We lived there (4)
__________ I was ten and we were very happy. We had to move house because it was too small when my twin
sisters were born. We all (5) ___________ sad when we left.
1. A. bought B. sold C. became D. brought
2. A. more B. also C. even D. little
3. A. before B. through C. by D. behind
4. A. when B. after C. until D. to
5. A. spent B. thought C. had D. felt
Answer keys:
1. A 2. B 3. D 4. C 5. D
Circle A, B, C, D to choose the most suitable word or phrase for each blank to complete the passage.