CÔNG PHÁ 8 + 50 ĐỀ THI VÀO LỚP 10 BÙI VĂN VINH CÓ ĐÁP ÁN.

ĐỀ SỐ 1
I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from
the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. historical
B. system
C. landscape
D. business
2. A. carved
B. impressed
C. embroidered
D. weaved
II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the
position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
3. A. embroider
B. lantern
C. impress
D. desire
4. A. workshop
B. remind
C. outskirts
D. village
III.Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
question.
5. Linh can’t go out with us to see a movie now because she’s _________ a meal.
A. preparing
B. making
C. arranging
D. keeping
6. I’m responsible for cooking dinner as my mother usually works _________.

A. lately
B. early
C. later
D. late
7. I usually _________ my younger sisters when my parents are away on business.
A. pick up
B. take care of
C. look for
D. take charge of
8. Ms. Mai asked me how she could _________ household chores equally in her family.
A. make
B. divide
C. give
D. contribute
9. In my family, my father always takes charge of doing the _________ lifting.
A. strong
B. hard
C. heavy
D. huge
10. Her husband is very kind. He always cares _________ her and never puts on of the
housework _________ her.
A. about-in
B. for-in
C. about-on
D. with-on
11. Mr. Hoang found it difficult to be in charge of the household _________.
A. financial
B. financially
C. finances
D. financier

12. We take _________ in doing the washing-up, cleaning the floor and watering the flowers.
A. turn
B. out
C. around
D. turns
13. _________ is a person who work at home and take care of the house and family.
A. Breadwinner
B. Homemaker
C. Servant
D. Houseman
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in
each of the following questions.
14. Lam and his friends often goes to the cinema to enjoy the new films.
A
B
C
D
15. They were walking through Nguyen Hue Avenue while an accident happened.
A
B
C
D
16. Tourists can’t enters the War Remnants Museum after 10pm.
A
B
C
D
V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following
exchanges.
17. “I love studying science as it allows me to answer questions about natural world.”

- “_________”
A. No, I won’t.
B. Neither do I.
C. Yes, I like it.
D. So do I
18. “I have taken part in the science club for 3 months.”
A. So have I.
B. So have me.
C. I have so.
D. So I have.
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
19. We always split the housework equally – my mom cooks, my dad cleans the house and I
do the washing – up.
A. join
B. break
C. share
D. pickup
20. Parent are recommended to collaborate with teachers in educating children.
A. part
B. cooperate
C. separate
D. disagree
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.


21. From my point of view, parental divorce can cause lasting negative consequences for
children.
A. beginning of a marriage

B. the situation of not marrying
C. single person
D. ending of a marriage
22. It is important to create a daily routine so as to improve your work-life balance today.
A. a situation in which two or more things are not treated the same
B. a state that things are of equal weight or force
C. a state that things are of importance
D. a situation that things change frequently in amount
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
When Scotsman Alexander Graham Bell (23) _________ the telephone in 1876, it was a
revolution in communication. (24) _________ the first time, people could talk to each other
over great distances almost as clearly as if they were in the same room. Nowadays, though,
we (25) _________ use Bell’s invention for taking photographs, (26) _________ the Internet
or watching video clips rather than talking. Over the last two decades a new (27) _________
of spoken communication has emerged: the mobile phone.
23. A. invented
B. is invented
C. invented
D. was invented
24. A. As
B. By
C. For
D. Since
25. A. increase
B. increased
C. increasing
D. increasingly
26. A. accessing
B. contacting

C. entering
D. searching
27. A. aids
B. means
C. tools
D. ways
IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
Did you know that on average we forget about 80% of the medical information a doctor
might give us? This fascinating information came to light as a result of a study carried out by
Utrecht University. What is even more interesting is that almost half of what we think we
remember is wrong.
Why do you think this is? Well, it’s not as complicated as you may think. You see, going
to the doctor fills most people with anxiety and when we are really nervous and stressed we
are more likely to focus on the diagnosis rather than the treatment. Therefore, we know what
is wrong with as but have no idea what to do about it.
Here are some good tips to keep in mind when seeing a doctor. Always write down any
important information. What would be even better is, if your doctor agreed, to record your
consultation. This way, you can replay the advice at home, where you are more likely to
absorb it. If you believe the situation is serious or you’re really worried, seek the help of a
family member. Just ask them to accompany you to listen in. This way you can be absolutely
sure about what the doctor has told you and avoid falling into the same trap that most people
do.
(Source: Traveller 6)
28. According to the passage, the information doctors give us _________.
A. is about 50% wrong
B. is only 80% correct
C. is mostly forgotten
D. is usually not enough
29. The word “complicated” in the passage is opposite in meaning to _________.

A. good
B. quick
C. short
D. simple
30. The author says that when people consult a doctor, _________.
A. they always believe that their situation is serious
B. they are interested in knowing what they should do
C. they only want to know what is wrong with them
D. they usually have a family member with them
31. The word “absorb” in the passage is closest in meaning to _________.
A. digest
B. inhale
C. swallow
D. take in
32. The author suggests recording the consultant in order to _________.


A. play it to your family members to get their opinions
B. refer to it later to better understand your condition
C. replay it to write down any important information
D. use it as evidence against your doctor if necessary
X. Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of
the root one.
33. Their teacher is making them study hard.
 They ...........................................................................................................................
34. As I get older, I want to travel less.
 The older ....................................................................................................................
35. I have never been to Liverpool in my life.
 Never ..........................................................................................................................
36. My father speaks very little French.

 My father speaks hardly .............................................................................................
XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence,
using the word in brackets.
37. I will return to Hoi An to have another week of adventure this summer. (COME)
 .....................................................................................................................................
38. After leaving college, he started his own business with a bank loan. (SET)
 .....................................................................................................................................
39. She promised to meet me at the cinema this evening, but she didn’t arrive. (TURN)
 .....................................................................................................................................
40. Nicholas began his trip to the remote farmhouse in Connecticut yesterday. (SET)
 .....................................................................................................................................


ĐỀ SỐ 2
I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from
the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. grate
B. staple
C. marinate
D. shallot
2. A. dials
B. calls
C. talks
D. plays
II. Mark the letter A , B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in
the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
3. A. recipe
B. tablespoon
C. ingredient
D. benefit

4. A. avocado
B. traditional
C. ingredient
D. significant
III.Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
question.
5. The museum has a superb collection of ancient _________ from Nubia.
A. artefacts
B. leather
C. presence
D. beads
6. Our aim is to make the performing arts, museums and our _________ accessible to all.
A. love
B. patriotism
C. heritage
D. status
7. I have ten pictures and eight pieces _________ sculpture on exhibition.
A. of
B. on
C. in
D. for
8. David Ferris’s father was a bank manager living _________ the outskirts of the
Lancastrian Town of Preston.
A. of
B. on
C. in
D. at
9. All people should join hand in protecting the environment _________ we can gain better
health.
A. in order that

B. when
C. because
D. even though
10. _________ we were waiting, a woman with a phone on her hand asked us what we were
doing.
A. That
B. In order that
C. While
D. Although
11. The bus _________ up passengers outside the airport.
A. hits
B. sends
C. lays
D. picks
12. After visiting Van Phuc village, they came _________ to their hotel for lunch.
A. at
B. up
C. down
D. back
13. At the moment, my sister _________ her homework, my brother _________ games.
A. is making - is playing
B. is doing - is playing
C. does - plays
D. makes - is playing
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in
each of the following questions.
14. Is Ben Thanh Market a place of interests in Ho Chi Minh City?
A
B
C

D
15. Many international tourists are interested on making woven baskets.
A
B
C
D
16. I picked up a piece of woods and started carving.
A
B C
D
V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following
exchanges.
17. “What do you think of your new laptop? – “__________”
A. I’m sorry, I can’t. Let’s go now.
B. I’m sorry. I’m home late
C. I love it.
D. But please be careful with it.
18. “Can I try your new camera?” – “__________”
A. I’m sorry, I can’t. Let’s go now
B. I’m sorry. I’m home late
C. Sure. I’d love to. Sure
D. But please be careful with it.
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
19. Acupuncture originated in China and has been used as a traditional medicine for
thousands of years.


A. began
B. created

C. developed
D. introduced
20. There is no evidence at this time that acupuncture can treat cancer itself.
A. clue
B. data
C. proof
D. sign
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
21. The gender gap in primary education has been eliminated.
A. variety
B. inconsistency
C. difference
D. similarity
22. The United Kingdom has made a remarkable progress in gender equality.
A. insignificant
B. impressive
C. notable
D. famous
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
HEALTH DETECTOR
Scientist Hayat Sindi’s device is the sire of a postage stamp, and it costs just a penny. But
it could (23) _________ millions of lives. In many parts of the world, doctors and nurses
work with no (24) _________ or clean water. They have to send health tests to labs and wait
weeks for results. But this little piece of paper could change that. It contains tiny holes that
are filled with chemicals. These chemicals are able (25) _________ health problems. A
person places a single drop of blood on the paper. The chemicals in the paper change (26)
_________ the blood and indicate (27) _________ or not the person has an illness.
(Source: http: / / ngl.cengage.com)

23. A. build
B. keep
C. start
D. save
24. A. electric
B. electrical
C. electrician
D. electricity
25. A. detect
B. detecting
C. to detect
D. to detecting
26. A. although
B. because
C. due to
D. in spite of
27. A. as if
B. either
C. neither
D. whether
IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
Lorna: I might retire early. I don’t know. I’m 55 and my husband retired last year. He
spends most of his time in the garden. I’d really like to be there with him though I am not
quite fond of the tasks. I’m definitely going to learn a new language. I hate going abroad and
speaking English.
Cass: I’m only 26, so I’m not going to retire soon! In fact I want to have more chances to
earn our living. Jamie and I are going to have a baby next year and we’re really excited about
that. We want to have a big family and live in a big house. Then, when I retire, my children
and grandchildren will all be able to stay.

Sue: Well, Roger and I don’t agree about retiring. I love work and I don’t want to retire! I
know I won’t have anything to do.
Roger: I asked my boss at work recently and I might be able to retire next year. I might
buy a house in France and spend the time that my family deserved to have with me long
before. I’d love to have my first long-awaited visit to Paris with my wife one day.
Linda: I want to retire as soon as possible. I have three sons and now I don’t even have
time to play with them. They will become mature very soon and don’t want to spend quality
time with me. I can’t stand the thought.
28. The reason Lorna looks forward to her retirement is because ________.
A. her husband has already retired
B. she likes doing gardening
C. she hates travelling abroad
D. she likes to learn English
29. Which of the following is NOT true about Cass?
A. His baby is born the following year.
B. He wants his family to live in a big house.
C. He wants to retire soon.
D. He wants to earn more money.
30. Who does NOT want to retire shortly?
A. Linda
B. Sue
C. Roger
D. Lorna


31. Roger _______________________________.
A. has spent enough time with his family already
B. will ask his boss for retirement next year
C. has never been to Paris before
D. doesn’t want to go to Paris

32. The word “mature” in the passage is closes: in meaning to __________.
A. old
B. grown-up
C. childish
D. young
X. Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of
the root one.
33. I am leaving now so that I won’t be late for work.
 I am leaving now in ....................................................................................................
34. New York City is the busier than any other city in the world.
 New York City ...........................................................................................................
35. Dina is like her mother’s side of the family.
 Dina takes ...................................................................................................................
36. “How long have you been standing here?” he asked me.
 He asked me ...............................................................................................................
XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence,
using the word in brackets.
37. Pictures of the suspect were published in all daily papers. (BROUGHT)
 .....................................................................................................................................
38. There is no oil and gas left on Earth. (RUN)
 .....................................................................................................................................
39. The council had to cancel the football match because of the storm. (CALL)
 .....................................................................................................................................
40. She was reading a magazine as she waited in the doctor’s office. (LOOKING)
 .....................................................................................................................................


ĐỀ SỐ 3
I. Mark the letter A, B, c or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the
other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

1. A. museum
B. cultural
C. drum
D. sculpture
2. A. tablecloth
B. authenticity
C. through
D. although
II. Mark the letter A, B, c or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the
position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
3. A. competition
B. generation
C. conical
D. authenticity
4. A. family
B. typical
C. grandparents
D. embroider
III.Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
question.
5. Moderation doesn’t mean ________ the foods you love.
A. to eliminate
B. eliminating
C. to prevent
D. preventing
6. Studies suggest ________ only when you are most active and giving your digestive
system a long break each day.
A. to eat
B. being eaten
C. eating

D. being eating
7. Your body uses calcium to build healthy bones and teeth, ______ them strong as you age.
A. remain
B. care
C. continue
D. keep
8. If you eat too quickly, you may not _______ attention to whether your hunger is satisfied.
A. pay
B. take
C. keep
D. show
9. Common eating habits than can lead to ________ are: eating too last, eating when not
hungry, eating while standing up, and skipping meals.
A. gain weight
B. weight gain
C. put on weight
D. be heavy
10. Keeping a ________ for a few days will help you discover your bad eating habits.
A. diary
B. personal
C. food dairy
D. report
11. You may have had certain eating habits for so long that you do not ________ they are
unhealthy.
A. recognize
B. realize
C. understand
D. tell
12. If children don’t play sports, they ________ sleepy and tired.
A. would feel

B. will feel
C. would have felt
D. had felt
13. If you eat a lot of fruit, you ________ health problems.
A. have
B. may have
C. had
D. will never have
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in
each of the following questions.
14. All families in Phuoc Tich village earned their living from making ceramics for the past
A
B
C
D
500 years.
15. Some of the most excited architecture in Britain can be found in Manchester and the
A
B
C
nearby Salford Quays area.
D
16. Artisans in the traditional craft village are facing difficulties in seeking markets for their
product.
A
B
C
D
V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following
exchanges.

17. Nam: “Do you think that there are any jobs which only men or only women can or should
do?”
Lan: “_________”
A. Men are better at certain jobs than women.
B. I agree. It really depends on their physical strengths and preferences.
C. Women and men should cooperate with each other.
D. Men are often favoured in certain jobs.


18. Lan: “Would you rather work for a male or female boss?”
Nam: “_________”
A. I’ve been self- employed for five years.
B. I don’t like working under time pressure
C. I prefer a male boss.
D. I can’t stand the women gossips
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
19. Acupuncture can treat from simple to complicated ailments.
A. acupoints
B. diseases
C. points
D. treatments
20. Some people believe that acupuncture can be a cure of cancer.
A. allergy
B. practice
C. therapy
D. treatment
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
21. Men and women equally gain first class degrees.

A. acquire
B. lose
C. achieve
D. obtain
22. The United Kingdom still faces challenges in gender equality.
A. fairness
B. inequality
C. evenness
D. equilibrium
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
When we feel anxious, we often give ourselves negative messages like: “I can’t do this”,
“I’m useless” and “I’m going to fail”.
It can be difficult but (23)____________ to replace these with positive thoughts such as:
‘this is just anxiety, it can’t harm me’ and, ‘relax, concentrate - it’s going to be okay’.
Picturing how you’d like things to go can help you feel more (24)____________ Try to
imagine yourself (25)____________ up to an exam feeling confident and relaxed. You turn
over your paper, write down what you do know and come away knowing you tried your best
on the day.
It can sometimes feel like your whole future depends on (26)____________ grades you
get. There can be a lot of pressure for young people to do well in exams which can cause a
lot of stress and anxiety. You might have (27)____________ certain grades or put into a
higher set, and feel if you don’t get the grade you’ll let your teachers or parents on.
Remember, exams are important – but they’re not the only way to a successful future.
Lots of people go success in life without doing well in school exams.
23. A. afford
B. allow
C. let
D. try
24. A. positive

B. negative
C. tense
D. stressful
25. A. to turn
B. turning
C. turn
D. turned
26. A. why
B. when
C. what
D. how
27. A. been predict
B. predicted
C. be predicted
D. been predicted
IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
Situated on the central coast of Vietnam, which is famous for many beautiful beaches.
Lang Co Beach, since June 2009, has become an official member of the “World’s most
beautiful bays” club. Today, it is a popular destination for tourists in Vietnam, especially for
those who love beach so much.
With the length of approximately 10 kilometres, Lang Co Beach located in Lang Co
town, Phu Loc district, Thua Thien – Hue province is next to the National Highway 1A and
near Hai Van Pass.
Lying on the most beautiful curve of the country, Lang Co has almost everything that the
nature can offer: green mountains and tropical forests, smooth white sand, full of sunshine
and cool, blue and clear sea as crystal, and the average temperature of 25°C in summer. It is
an attractive destination for both domestic and international tourists in Vietnam. It is the third
bay of Vietnam, after Ha Long and Nha Trang, named in the list of 30 most beautiful bays in
the world.

It can be said that nobody can resist a beauty like Lang Co town. This small and peaceful
town will give you the most relaxing time and many games at the beach. In addition, you will
have a good time to enjoy the seafood with various kinds of shrimps, lobster, crab, butterfish, mackerel fish, oysters, etc. and not far from the beach are some attractions such as Lang
Co fishing village, Chan May scenery.
Lying on the “Central Heritage Road”, Lang Co is very close to other famous attractions
such as the Imperial City of Hue, Hoi An Ancient Town, Son Tra Peninsula where the famous
Son Tra Natural Reserve and beautiful beaches located, and so many more.
28. Lang Co beach is located _________.
A 10 kilometres away from Hue
B. under Hai Van Pass
C. between Hoi An Ancient Town and Son Tra Peninsula
D. on the most beautiful curve of Vietnam
29. The most important reason why so many tourists come to Lang Co beach is that _______.
A. it is considered an ideal place for beach lovers
B. it is the third most beautiful beach in Vietnam
C. they can enjoy various kinds of seafood
D. they can come to the famous Son Tra Natural Reserve
30. All of the following are attractions of Lang Co Beach EXCEPT _______.
A. cool, blue and clear sea as crystal
B. its location on the “Central Heritage Road”
C. the National Highway 1A next to it
D. smooth white sand, and full of sunshine
31. We can infer from the passage that Lang Co Beach _______.
A. enjoys the harmony of nature and humans
B. is very hot during summer
C. is the most beautiful bay in the world
D. is the first member of the “World’s most beautiful bays” club
32. Coming to Lang Co Beach, you can do all of the following activities EXCEPT _______.

A. visiting the nearby fishing village
B. enjoying seafood
C. relaxing and joining in beach games
D. sunbathing on many beautiful beaches
X. Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of
the root one.
33. The salary of a professor is higher than that of a secretary.
 The salary of a secretary is .........................................................................................
34. He felt very miserable, so he looked for someone to share his life with.
 He looked ...................................................................................................................
35. I didn’t realize how late it was and I didn’t stop studying till after midnight.
 I didn’t realize how late it was and I went .................................................................
36. When did you start working on the project?
 How long ....................................................................................................................
XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence,
using the word in brackets.
37. He feels sorry that he can’t come to his brother’s wedding. (WISHES)
 .....................................................................................................................................
38. “If I were you, I would no longer spend most of my time chatting on Facebook”, he said.
(ADVISED)
 .....................................................................................................................................
39. When did you start searching for some facts in the past? (HOW)
 .....................................................................................................................................
40. My mother no longer cooked for me since I married my wife. (USED)
 .....................................................................................................................................


ĐỀ SỐ 4
I. Mark the letter A, B, c or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the
other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

1. A. versatile
B. slice
C. sprinkle
D. combine
2. A. sprinkle
B. drain
C. tender
D. garnish
II. Mark the letter A, B, c or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the
position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
3. A. assure
B. pressure
C. figure
D. leisure
4. A. concentration
B. favorable
C. adolescence
D. relaxation
III.Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
question.
5. David _______ a seat on the evening flight to Ho Chi Minh city.
A. travelled
B. paid
C. booked
D. made
6. In Con Dao, there are green _______ of forests and fresh meadows and the houses with
red roofs, which forms the picture of nature with bright colours.
A. lands
B. regions
C. wilderness

D. stretches
7. A _______ is usually necessary when you travel overseas.
A. passport
B. driving licence
C. birth certificate
D. degree
8. Our plane arrives in Hanoi at _______ two o’clock in _______ afternoon.
A. Ø – the
B. the – the
C. a – a
D. the – an
9. They are going to spend their holiday _______ rural France.
A. relaxing
B. exploring
C. reserving
D. searching
10. Green Tourism applies to any activity or facility that operates in an environmentally
friendly _______.
A. way
B. habit
C. routine
D. benefit
11. Cua Lo Beach is also famous for its beautiful islands such as Lan Chau and Song Ngu,
which protect it from heavy storms and strong winds _______ from the East Sea.
A. to come
B. to come in
C. coming
D. coming in
12. There was a long queue at the _______ and customers were getting impatient.
A. stopover

B. take-off
C. departure longue D. check-out
13. Excuse me, how much is a _______ to New York?
A. ticket return
B. returning ticket
C. return ticket
D. ticket returning
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in
each of the following questions.
14. Chinese Painting became popularly around 581 AD since more and more people began
A
B
C
to appreciate its beauty.
D
15. In order that promote the development of the craft village, more support from local
A
B
C
authorities is needed.
D
16. Careful planning is very important to help craft villages growing and flourish to attract
A
B
more tourists to the country.
C
D
V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following
exchanges.
17. - “________________”

- “It was very sunny and hot. We had a bit of a heat wave.”
A. Did you enjoy your holiday?
C. What was the weather like there?
B. How was the wave?
D. How was the beach?


18. - “Could you do me a favor, please?
- “________________”
A. Let me help you.
C. No, thanks. I’m fine.
B. Sure. What can I do for you?
D. Yes, go ahead!
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
19. This year, more girls enrolled on courses in art and design.
A. avoided
B. inserted
C. erased
D. enlisted
20. In some rural areas, women and girls are forced to do most of the housework.
A. invited
B. encouraged
C. made
D contributed
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
21. Much has to be done to achieve gender quality in employment opportunities.
A. attain
B. obtain

C. reach
D. abandon
22. People have eliminated poverty and hunger in many parts of the world.
A. created
B. eradicated
C. phased out
D. wiped out
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Living in Vietnam today (23)___________ greatly from the lifestyle of 100 years ago.
People in the past mainly worked in agriculture (24)___________ today there are
significantly less people working in this sector of the economy. These days, by comparison,
people are more likely to be employed in manufacturing and tourism than in the rice fields.
Moreover, Vietnam, which was (25)___________ agrarian, is transforming into an entirely
different country. While agriculture is still an important component of the Vietnamese
economy, other enterprises are (26)___________ an increasing amount of economic activity.
However, along with the differences, similarities also exist. The people of Vietnam have
retained many of the characteristics of their forefathers. The Vietnamese people are as
friendly today as they were in the past. This is best exemplified in the way they welcome
foreigners (27)__________ their unique country. Moreover, the resilience and determination
of the people of Vietnam has not changed. The Vietnamese work collectively and happily
towards the development of their country.
23. A. compares
B. differs
C. becomes
D. offers
24. A. however
B. therefore
C. whereas
D. when

25. A. traditionally
B. gradually
C. occasionally
D. presently
26. A. grasping for
B. holding for
C. making up for
D. accounting for
27. A. on
B. at
C. to
D. for
IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
In the past, getting recipes and cooking tips was a complicated process. A person had to
go to the store and buy a cook book, or get recipes from friends. Fortunately, the Internet has
changed all that. Now, if you want to find a recipe for lasagne or Cobb salad, you just search
online. It couldn’t be simpler.
Cooking blogs are a great source of information because they are free and there are so
many of them. They are also nice because they give all different kinds of ideas. The problems
with blogs is that because we don’t know who is writing them, we need to use with caution.
When you are looking at a new blog, you don’t know if the writer knows what he or she is
talking about.
We’d like to introduce two popular cooking blogs. The first is called Smitten Kitchen.
This website is run by a family living in New York City. It focuses on food that doesn’t
require many ingredients. If you want to make food that is simple but wonderful, then this is
the site for you. It offers hundreds and hundreds of recipes, divided into categories. You will
be amazed at how many there are.
Wednesday Chef is another great cooking blog. It is run by a writer who lives in Berlin.
This blog also offers many recipes, along with recommendations for great restaurants in

Berlin, and advice for people who want to start their own blogs. Wednesday Chef has great


pictures of its food, as well as interesting pictures of Berlin. The blog got its name because in
the past, newspapers published their food articles on Wednesdays.
There are a lot of cooking blogs on the Internet, and most of them are pretty good. Go
online and check some of them out. You might be surprised at how much they can help you
improve your cooking.
28. How did Wednesday Chef get its name?
A. The writer posts recipes on Wednesdays.
B. The writer only cooks on Wednesdays.
C. The writer was born on a Wednesday.
D. Newspapers used to publish food articles on Wednesdays.
29. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of cooking blogs?
A. There are many of them.
B. Everyone who writes them is an expert.
C. They are free.
D. They give a lot of different ideas.
30. Who runs the blog Smitten Kitchen?
A. A family in New York.
B. A woman in New York.
C. A family in Berlin.
D. A woman in Berlin.
31. What does the passage say about Smitten Kitchen?
A. It only gives recipes on Italian food.
B. It focuses on simple recipes.
C. It only offers a few recipes.
D. Most of the food on that blog is hard to make.
32. Why should we be careful when we are looking at new blogs?
A. We don’t know who the writers are.

B. Most new blogs are terrible.
C. The recipes on new blogs are usually hard to make.
D. They charge you some fees to get the recipes.
X. Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of
the root one.
33. It took me a long time to be accustomed to living in the country.
 It took me a long time to get ......................................................................................
34. My school is near my home, so I go to school on foot every day.
 My school isn’t ..........................................................................................................
35. I would like my sister to improve her English speaking.
 I wish ..........................................................................................................................
36. Vietnamese people only eat dried candied fruit at Tet.
 Dried candied fruit .....................................................................................................
XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence,
using the word in brackets.
37. That house is part of the town’s heritage, but the council is demolishing it. (WISH)
 .....................................................................................................................................
38. I’m not good at English, so I can’t become a tour guide. (IF)
 .....................................................................................................................................
39. Mary said she would hold an event about skin care the following month. (WILL)
 .....................................................................................................................................
40. He gave her the book “The fault in our stars” as a birthday gift. (SHE)
 .....................................................................................................................................


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I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from
the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. treasure
B. pleasure

C. ensure
D. measure
2. A. daughter
B. author
C. laundry
D. sausage
II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the
position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
3. A. artefact
B. embroider
C. carpentry
D. conical
4. A. complicated
B. experience
C. prosperity
D. traditional
III.Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
question.
5. The children were acting _________ the story of the birth of Jesus.
A. out
B. on
C. down
D. at
6. The manager told me to pass _________ the message I had just read.
A. in
B. to
C. on
D. for
7. Stern insisted that she come downtown so that he could explain this to her _________.
A. face

B. direct
C. indirect
D. face to face
8. Youngsters love to eat from street _________ for the cheap price.
A. vans
B. vendors
C. trucks
D. business
9. Ben _________ a lot in his job but now, since his promotion, he doesn’t.
A. used travel
B. used to travel
C. used to traveling D. is used to traveling
10. I wish I _________ find the time to do more reading.
A. may
B. will
C. could
D. can
11. When I see the kids playing football, I almost wish I _________ their age again.
A. was
B. am
C. would be
D. could be
12. Where _________ before you moved here?
A. did you use to live
B. did you used to live
C. used you to live
D. do you use to live
13. I’ve just found 20 dollars in my pocket! _________!
A. How crazy
B. That’s right

C. Thanks a lot
D. How cool
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in
each of the following questions.
14. As soon as I know, Nga Son mats village has existed for more than 150 years with many
A
B
C
D
ups and downs.
15. Tho Ha village gate has nice, large and antique architecture making by skillful hands of
A
B
C
the village’s craftsmen.
D
16. We shouldn’t build cable car system of Son Doong Cave.
A
B
C
D
V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following
exchanges.
17. Nam: “Which gender, do you think workers harder: male or female?”
Lan: “_________”
A. I think it depends on individuals rather than gender
B. Male like high position jobs more than females.
C. Females prefer to have a stable job.
D. Both males and females are responsible for childcare.
18. Nam:” Which gender spends most of the time shopping?”

Lan: “_________”
A. Shopping has always been my hobby.


B. More and more people are shopping online these days.
C. Both genders like shopping.
D. It depends on who keeps the money.
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
19. Our government has done a lot to eliminate gender inequality.
A. cause
B. remove
C. add D. allow
20. We never allow any kind of discrimination against girls at school.
A. approve
B. deny
C. refuse
D. debate
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
21. Because Jack defaulted on his loan, the bank took him to court.
A. failed to pay
B. was paid much money
C. had a bad personality
D. paid in full
22. His career in the illicit drug trade ended with the police raid this morning.
A. legal
B. irregular
C. secret
D. elicited

VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Jalan Hang Jebat, or commonly known as Jonker Walk, is a street in (23)_________
Chinatown of Melaka starting just across the river from the Dutch Square. Jonker Walk is
flanked on (24)_________ sides of the road with heritage houses dating (25)________ to the
17th century. At that time, rich Baba Nonyas (also known as Perankans, descendants of 15 th 16th century Chinese immigrants marrying local Malay women) lived and (26)________ their
business here.
Today, the street houses many shops selling antiques, textiles, (27)_________ and
souvenirs (similar to what you can find at Central Market in Kuala Lumpur). On the
weekends, starting Friday night at 6pm, the road is closed off to traffic and turns in a very
crowded night market. The famous Chicken Rice Ball dish can also be found here, just
opposite the start of Jonker Walk near the bridge.
23. A. history
B. historic
C. historical
D. historically
24. A. both
B. each
C. every
D. very
25. A. in
B. back
C. on
D. for
26. A. lived
B. made
C. did
D. put
27. A. cars
B. handicrafts

C. houses
D. rice
IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
SIMPLE WAYS TO LOSE WEIGHT ON A BUDGET
Plan to Cook at Home
Instead of buying costly prepared meals, which often tend to be high in calories, cook
your own at home. Plan out our meals with high-fiber foods like beans and whole grains
which will keep you full and are a cheaper, healthier alternative to rich proteins and more
processed grains.
Eat Less
Eating less leads to weight loss, and cost savings, especially if you cut down on the right
things. Start by cutting your portions of spicy meat and poultry. Or swap out meat and
poultry for cheaper vegetarian proteins like beans, lentils, tofu and eggs for some of your
meals.
Double Up on Vegetables
Vegetables are great for weight loss, as well as all-around health. They are low in calories
and high in water and fiber – two things that keep you feeling full. Save cash by shopping for
those that are in season. Frozen vegetables can be a great bargain, with just as much nutrition
as fresh, since they are picked and frozen at their peak ripeness.
Get Creative with Your Exercise Options


You don’t need to shell out a monthly gym fee to get moving. Instead, find fun activities
you enjoy for free. If you’re just getting started with a regular exercise routine, try your
beginning with daily walks: start slowly and build up time and speed.
Make Friends with Someone
One of the most powerful resources you have for helping you lose weight is your social
network. Find a friend who is also trying to lose weight and agree to help each other stay
motivated. One study found that when friends participated in a group weight-loss programme

together, they lost more weight than people who did the same programme on their own.
28. The advantage of cooking at home is __________.
A. to have food that is high in calories
B. to enjoy a variety of rich proteins and more processed grains
C. to plan out your costly prepared meals
D. to choose foods that keep you full and is cheaper
29. In order to cut down on your daily calories, you should do all the following things
EXCEPT __________.
A. follow vegetarian diets for your meals
B. eat less meat and poultry
C. eat more beans, lentils, tofu and eggs
D. cut down on animal proteins for some of your meals
30. All of the following are true about vegetables EXCEPT that __________.
A. vegetables can keep you feeling full
B. they help you lose weight effectively
C. frozen vegetables are not good for your health
D. you feel healthier and save money with fresh vegetables in season
31. We can infer from the article that __________.
A. you should join in a social network instead of going to a gym
B. a partner can make you feel more motivated in losing weight
C. you should find fun activities at the gym and follow them
32. The phrase “shell out” is closest in meaning to __________.
A. become more interesting in something
B. pay money for something
C. peel something out
D. take someone out of a shell
X. Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of
the root one.
33. They often went to school by bike when they were young.
 They used ...................................................................................................................

34. She has taught her children to play the piano for 4 years.
 She started ..................................................................................................................
35. It’s a pity I can’t cook as well as my mom.
 I wish ..........................................................................................................................
36. Shall we use Perfume Pagoda as a theme of the presentation?
 She suggests ...............................................................................................................
XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence,
using the word in brackets.
37. Finish your homework or you can’t go out with your friend. (IF)
 .....................................................................................................................................
38. They’re not sure how they should operate the new system. (TO)
 .....................................................................................................................................
39. It took me 4 hours to read the first chapter of the book. (SPENT)
 .....................................................................................................................................
40. Snowboarding is more dangerous than tennis. (AS)
 .....................................................................................................................................


ĐỀ SỐ 6
I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from
the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. spread
B. cream
C. bread
D. head
2. A. sauce
B. stew
C. sugar
D. steam
II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the

position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
3. A. acceptable
B. affordable
C. reliable
D. fashionable
4. A. skyscraper
B. populous
C. financial
D. fabulous
III.Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
question.
5. He suggests _______ that they should adopt a different way of bringing up their children.
A. parents
B. for parents
C. toward parents
D. to parents
6. If there is a mechanical problem, we suggest _______ the manufacturer directly.
A. contact
B. to contact
C. contacting
D. to contacting
7. It is _______ that the best time to visit Hanoi is September.
A. believed
B. worth
C. rumored
D. wondered
th
8. It _______ that Po Nagar Cham Towers were built in the 8 century.
A. considered
B. was considered

C. has considered
D. considers
9. I suggest you _______ Ha Long Bay. It’s very picturesque.
A. to visit
B. visiting
C. visited
D. should visit
10. The limestone formation of Thien Duong Cave is more _______ than that of Phong Nha
Cave.
A. spectacular
B. probable
C. geological
D. sight-seeing
11. During Perfume Pagoda festival, a large number of _______ flock to the pagoda to pray
for happiness and prosperity in the coming year.
A. spectators
B. passengers
C. pilgrims
D. travellers
12. In the 17th century, the Viet people _______ the temple tower, calling it Thien Y Thanh
Mau Tower.
A. put on
B. looked for
C. got into
D. took over
13. The police caught the thief _______ the corner of Cascade and Plum Streets.
A. under
B. at
C. on
D. in

IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in
each of the following questions.
14. Stronger measures will have to be made to reduce the environmental pollution in Ho Chi
A
B C
D
Minh City.
15. It thought that the first temple was built at the current site in the 15th century.
A
B
C
D
16. It’s worth to talk to your financial adviser before making your final decision.
A
B
C
D
V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following
exchanges.
17. Linda: “Which gender is most likely to ask strangers for directions?”
Jean: “_________”
A. Men sometimes ask strangers for directions as well.
B. Women are because their sense of space and directions is worse.
C. Both men and women can use GPS these days.
D. GPS is very useful to help car drivers.
18. Mary: “Why are there generally so few women in top positions?”
Peter: “_________”
A. Top positions are the highest in career ladder.

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B. Top positions are hard to climb to.
C. I guess men tend to make better leaders.
D. Women also want to climb to top positions.
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
19. Experiences at work help women to widen their knowledge.
A. eliminate
B. broaden
C restrict
D. spoil
20. If women have to do too much housework, they cannot concentrate or work effectively.
A. learn
B. distract
C. focus
D. ignore
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
21. Both genders should be provided with equal rights to education, employment and
healthcare.
A. deprived of
B. furnished with
C. equipped with
D. supplied with
22. We should not allow any kind of discrimination against women and girls.
A. inequality
B. hatred
C. unbiased feeling D. intolerance
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct

word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Ha Long Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and popular travel (23)_______ in
Quang Ninh Province, Vietnam. The bay features thousands of limestone karsts and isles in
various shapes and sizes. Ha Long Bay is a center of a larger zone which (24)_______ Bai Tu
Long Bay to the northeast, and Cat Ba Island to the southwest.
Ha Long Bay has an area of around 1,553km 2, including 1,960 - 2,000 islets, most of
(25)_______ are limestone. The core of the bay has an area of 334km 2 with a high density of
775 islets. The limestone in this bay has gone through 500 million years of formation in
different conditions and environments. The evolution of the karst in this bay has taken 20
million years (26)_______ the impact of the tropical wet climate. The geo-diversity of the
environment in the area has created (27)_______, including a tropical evergreen biosystem,
oceanic and sea shore biosystem. Ha Long Bay is home to 14 endemic floral species and 60
endemic faunal species.
23. A. situation
B. destination
C. direction
D. ground
24. A. offers
B. includes
C. consists
D. covers
25. A. them
B. those
C. which
D. whom
26. A. in
B. of
C. for
D. under
27. A. biochemical

B. biodiversity
C. bioconversion
D. biodefense
IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
TAKING A WORKING HOLIDAY
One of the more difficult things young people face when they want to travel is the lack of
funds. During summer holidays and possibly at weekends, they are able to take on part-time
jobs, but the money they make is just a drop in the bucket of what they need to travel far
away. For example, traveling to Australia from Vietnam can be quite expensive just for an
airline ticket, and to a lot of students wanting to travel, it can seem out of reach.
For students wanting to travel to Australia and New Zealand in particular, however, they
are in luck. Although many countries offer working holidays, these two countries are wellknown for offering them. When a young person signs up to get a working holiday visa, he
only pays for the round-trip airfare to get to either place and only needs to carry some extra
cash for incidentals. Once he is there, a job awaits where he can earn some money.
Many of the jobs require little or no experience, such as picking fruit or working in a
busy pub out in the countryside. Some of the jobs require more experience that most people
are unlikely to have, such as being a certified welder to work for eight weeks on a farm. That
shouldn’t discourage you, though, because there is always something to be found if you
search hard enough.


There are many websites that advertise working holidays in Australia and New Zealand.
If you have the courage and are looking for a way to make a little money and see the world, it
might be just the ticket you were looking for.
28. Where can people find working holidays advertised?
A. On the Internet
B. In magazines
C. On the radio
D. In travel guidebooks

29. What can seem out of reach for young people?
A. Being able to get time off from school
B. Being able to earn money
C. Being able to find a part-time job
D. Being able to travel
30. Why would a student NOT want to take a working holiday?
A. To show how fearful he is
B. To earn money
C. To see the world
D. To visit a new place
31. Which students are in luck according to the passage?
A. The ones who have airline tickets
B. The ones who are on holiday
C. The ones who want to go to Australia and New Zealand
D. The ones who want have part-time jobs
32. According to the passage, which statement is true?
A. People on working holidays must be from Australia or New Zealand
B. A young person needs a special visa to go on a working holiday
C. Some working holidays are not paid.
D. Picking fruit is the only job available for young people on working holidays
X. Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of
the root one.
33. Jack’s parents made him study a lot for the entrance exam to high school.
 Jack was .....................................................................................................................
34. You can’t register for a course abroad if you don’t have a passport.
 Unless .........................................................................................................................
35. “Why don’t we visit the Royal Citadel first?” Quang said.
 Quang suggested that .................................................................................................
36. People expect that he will join the company soon.
 He ...............................................................................................................................

XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence,
using the word in brackets.
37. He said he wouldn’t have enough time to finish the job. (WILL)
 .....................................................................................................................................
38. When did your friends eat that chocolate cake? (WAS)
 .....................................................................................................................................
39. “What are the skills that concern you most?” my teacher asked. (I)
 .....................................................................................................................................
40. I have never read such as interesting novel as The Little Prince. (MOST)
 .....................................................................................................................................


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ĐỀ SỐ 7
I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from
the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. garnish
B. slice
C. dip
D. grill
2. A. layer
B. frame
C. artisan
D. place
II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the
position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
3. A. access
B. wander

C. conduct
D. asset
4. A. cosmopolitan
B. communication
C. multicultural
D. metropolitan
III.Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
question.
5. The controller of the body is the _________ system. Led by the brain and nerves, it
allows us to move, talk and feel emotions.
A. Circulatory
B. digestive
C. nervous
D. respiratory
6. _________ system of the body lets us break down the food we eat and turn it into energy.
A. Circulatory
B. Digestive
C. Nervous
D. Respiratory
7. Skeletal system of the body is made up of our _________. It supports our body and
protects our organs.
A. bones
B. muscles
C. nerves
D. vessels
8. The human _________ system is a series of organs responsible for taking in oxygen and
expelling carbon dioxide.
A. circulatory
B. digestive
C. nervous

D. respiratory
9. I’ve been a night owl _________ up late for years, hitting the sheets anytime between 12
and 3 a.m.
A. finishing
B. getting
C. staying
D. waking
10. Fish, poultry, beans or nuts _________ haft of their dinner plate.
A. make of
B. make out
C. make up
D. make up of
11. Yoga increases endurance, _________ and flexibility.
A. blood
B. powerful
C. strength
D. strong
12. As per the study, handful of nuts daily can cut people’s _________ of coronary heart
disease and cancer by nearly 22 per cent.
A. chance
B. luck
C. opportunity
D. risk
13. Acupuncture modality relies on sophisticated skills to select appropriate acupoints to
_________ needles accurately.
A. infuse
B. inject
C. insert
D. install
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in

Head) of the following questions.
14. Despite of its general safety, acupuncture isn’t for everyone.
A
B
C
D
15. Look at the dark clouds. I’m sure it will rain soon.
A
B
C
D
16. Acupuncture is one of the oldest medical treatment in the world.
A
B
C
D
V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following
exchanges.
17. Mr Vinh: “Which gender tends to live longer?”
Miss Diep: “________”
A. Women tend to live 5 years longer than men.
B. Women like a peaceful and quiet life.
C. Men want to live an active life.
D. Both men and women tend to live longer.


18. Karen: “As women live longer than men, should they retire later?”
Miss Diep: “________”
A. When women are retired, they want to enjoy life.
B. When men are retired, they still want to continue working.

C. The government is still discussing the retirement age.
D. I don’t think so. Physically, they are weaker and they need to retire earlier.
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
19. Mary is planning to tie the knot with her German boyfriend next June.
A. get married
B. say goodbye
C. get together
D. fall in love
20. In sonic Asian countries like Vietnam or China, money is given to the newly-married
couple as a wedding present.
A. gift
B. donation
C. souvenir
D. contribution
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
21. Family values are likely to pass down from generation to generation.
A. put down
B. cut down
C. go down
D. hand down
22. Women’s salaries are becoming important to their household budgets.
A. funds
B. costs
C. expenses
D. fees
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Like other big cities in Asia, Hanoi began to (23)_______ the tram system in the early

1900s. A few years later, due to its cheap fares and convenience, this system rapidly became
one of the most popular means of transport. There were five tram routes with Hoan Kiem
Lake as a central station for residents to get (24) _______ the city and to the suburban areas.
However, because of the population boom and the urgent demand for upgrading the more
modern road system, the rail tracks were (25)_______ removed and completely disappeared
in 1990.
These days, the fact that the population of the capital has risen tremendously results in a
dramatic increase in the number of vehicles on the roads. To meet the increasing travel
demands and reduce traffic congestion, the first 13-kilometre skytrain system, connecting Cat
Linh and Ha Dong is (26)_______ and it is expected to be completed by 2018. Each fourcompartment skytrain with the length of approximately 80 metres and the height of about 3.8
metres has a capacity of 1,362 passengers. Additionally, a new rail system including over
eight kilometres of skytrain rail and four kilometres of subway rail, (27)_______ links Hanoi
Central Station to Nhon, also has being built recently. The capacity of each skytrain in this
efficient high-speed rail system is roughly 1,200 passengers.
23. A. discover
B. improve
C. operate
D. install
24. A. around
B. over
C. by
D. ahead
25. A. occasionally
B. gradually
C. regularly
D. eventually
26. A. pressed
B. launched
C. produced
D. announced

27. A. which
B. what
C. whose
D. where
IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
Have you ever noticed advertisements which say “Learn a foreign language in 6 weeks,
or your money back. From the first day your pronunciation will be excellent. Just send...”
and so on? Of course, it never happens quite like that. One’s mother language is easier to
learn, but it also requires a lot of practice to be fluent. And think how much practice that gets!
Before the Second World War, people usually learned a foreign language in order to read the
literature of the country.
Now speaking a foreign language is what most people want. Every year many millions of
people start learning one. How do they do it? Some people try it at home, with books and
records of tapes; some use radio or television programmes; some use computers and network;
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long time, like learning a foreign language at school. A few people try to learn the language
fast by studying for 6 or more hours a day. It is clearly easier to learn the language in the
country where it is spoken. However, most people cannot afford this, and for many it is not
necessary. They need the language in order to do their work better. For example, scientists
and doctors chiefly need to be able to read books and reports in the foreign language.
Whether the language is learned quickly or slowly, it is hard work. Machines and good books
will help, but they cannot do the student’s work for him.
28. According to some advertisements, you _______.
A. have to pay your money if you cannot master a foreign language in 6 weeks
B. needn’t pay your money if you cannot learn a foreign language in 6 weeks

C. must pay your money if you cannot master a foreign language in 6 weeks
D. will be paid much money if you cannot learn a foreign language in 6 weeks
29. Now most people try to learn a foreign language in order to _______.
A. read the literature of the country
B. read books and reports
C. do their work better
D. go to foreign countries
30. The best way to learn a foreign language is _______.
A. to go to the country where the language is spoken
B. to use machines and good books
C. to go to evening classes
D. to do as the advertisements tell you to
31. Learning a foreign language is a hard job _______.
A. only for scientists and doctors
B. only for the students at school
C. for those people at home
D. for most people
32. Which of the following sentences is NOT true?
A. It is very difficult to learn a language, including the native language.
B. Few people can afford to learn a foreign language in the country where it is spoken.
C. To learn one’s mother tongue also needs a lot of practice.
D. machines and good books are useless for us to learn a foreign language.
X. Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of
the root one.
33. Everybody had gone home when I came to the party.
 As soon as ..................................................................................................................
34. This country is unsafe to visit during summer vacation.
 It is .............................................................................................................................
35. There has been a dramatic increase in the number of people learning English.
 The number of people ................................................................................................

36. Phong went to the beach after working hard for a week.
 After Phong ................................................................................................................
XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence,
using the word in brackets.
37. This is the first time I have heard about the tram system in Hanoi. (NEVER)
 .....................................................................................................................................
38. Firefighters spent two hours releasing the driver from the wreckage. (IT)
 .....................................................................................................................................
39. They took the president to the hospital for an emergency operation. (WAS)
 .....................................................................................................................................
40. I had saved my document before the computer crashed. (AFTER)
 .....................................................................................................................................


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I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from
the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. rusty
B. punctual
C. universal
D. subject
2. A. office
B. official
C. accent
D. fluency
II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the
position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
3. A. celery
B. marinate
C. versatile

D. mayonnaise
4. A. cucumber
B. delicious
C. tomato
D. nutritious
III.Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
question.
5. The trip to the National Gallery has been ________ until next Friday.
A. put off
B. looked into
C. turned up
D. found out
6. The street food in Hoi An is delicious and ________.
A. available
B. fabulous
C. affordable
D. fascinating
7. If the government don’t ________ global Warning, more natural disasters will occur.
A. Achieve
B. promote
C. discourage
D. prevent
8. Tower blocks from the 60s and 70s could be ________ after Grenfell Tower fire.
A. got down
B. let down
C. turned down
D. pulled down
9. Life in Ho Chi Minh City is ________ than we thought at first.
A. far the busier
B. the more busier

C. much more busy
D. much busier
10. Of the cities we surveyed, Singapore was ________ the worst rated by its residents for
culture.
A. a bit
B. a lot
C. much
D. by far
11. Every time I fly to the United States, I get really bad ________.
A. asthma
B. jet lag
C. confusion
D. recreation
12. Leave the ironing ________ - I’ll do it later.
A. for the time being
B. from time to time
C. in any time
D. in the nick of time
13. These factors contribute ________ making city life more difficult for its residents.
A. in
B. with
C. to
D. on
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in
each of the following questions.
14. The lives of disadvantaged students are often very different for those of their more
A
B
C
D

wealthy peers.
15. There are lots of amused ways to volunteer in the arts such as teaching, designing and
A
B
C
assisting with a variety of arts and crafts.
D
16. Mahatma Gandhi fought against the right of poor people and women in India and became
A
B
a hero for millions of people.
C
D
V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following
exchanges.
17. “Thanks for giving me a ride to work today.”
“___________ I was heading this direction anyway.”
A. You don’t need to.
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C. No worries.
D. I’d love to.
18. “___________?” “Everything is fine. How about you?”
A. How old are you?
B. How’s it going?
C. What’s your life?
D. What’s the matter?

VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
19. We should encourage women to join more social activities.
A. prevent
B. stimulate
C. permit
D. forbid
20. Working mothers contribute to household income.
A. reduce
B. take
C. add
D. double
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
21. Being practical, Americans avoid taking jobs which are beyond their ability.
A. out of
B. far from
C. within
D. inside
22. In many countries, it is customary for the bride to throw her bouquet of flowers into a
crowd of well-wishers.
A. uncommon
B. inadvisable
C. usual
D. normal
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
As I remember, (23)_________ in the 50s and 60s, Hanoi was not as crowded as it is
today. Bicycles and cyclos were the main means of transport and the few motorbikes that
were around were (24)_________ by rich people. It was rare to see cars or jeeps.

Meanwhile, the tram was the only method of public transport. An old tram station is now
home to several retail outlets that look out over the lake in Dinh Tien Hoang Street.
At that time, Hanoians always travelled by tram, not only for its (25)_________ but also
the price. For just five cents you could travel one-way to its terminus in the former Ha Dong
Province, days off is now part of the expanded Hanoi.
I still remember on (26)_________ from school, my friends and I would go to the lake to
catch the tram to Botanical Garden. The sound, clang-clang, clang-clang could be regularly
heard from early in the morning until late in the evening, come rain or shine. Time, decades
have passed, but there is still a clang (27)_________ in my mind from my childhood.
23. A. move
B. place
C. set
D. back
24. A. bought
B. owned
C. sold
D. proceeded
25. A. convenience
B. importance
C. comfort
D. condition
26. A. that
B. which
C. where
D. this
27. A. somewhat
B. somewhere
C. somehow
D. someway
IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct

answer to each of the questions.
Humans have a long history of eating insects, and it turns out that they can be a very
nutritious part of a person’s regular diet. Insects have a lot of protein, and they are often
easier to catch than prey animals. Therefore, it is no wonder that when our ancient ancestors
saw some tasty worms or grubs wiggling on the ground, they made a quick snack of them.
In Thailand, insects are a regular part of the street food that can be found. The different
insects that people snack on are crickets, grasshoppers, giant water bugs, and assorted
worms. They are often deep-fried and salted, so they have a crunchy texture that makes them
a perfect snack food. If you can get past the fact that you are eating a cricket, it will crunch in
your mouth just like a corn chip!
For a lot of people, however, it is difficult to get over the fear of eating insects. People
tend to see insects as invaders, especially when they are crawling on the food that we are
about to ear. Therefore, being able to eat insects without feeling disgusted is cultural. Some
people cannot eat French cheese or stinky tofu because they weren’t brought up doing so. To
many of us, insects fall right into that category, making it difficult to even try them.
If given the chance, though, be courageous. Insects can be nutritious and tasty, so long as
you can get over the “yuck” factor.