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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 go to the cinema to enjoy the new films.
A

B

C

D

15. They were walking through Nguyen Hue Avenue when an accident happened.
A

B

C

16. Tourists can’t enter the War Remnants Museum after 10pm.

D


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


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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)
 .....................................................................................................................................


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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 interest in Ho Chi Minh City?
A

B

C

D

15. Many international tourists are interested in making woven baskets.

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A

B

C

D

16. I picked up a piece of wood 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


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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 ....................................................................................................


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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)
 .....................................................................................................................................

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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

11. You may have had certain eating habits for so long that you do not
unhealthy.
A. recognize

B. realize

C. understand

D. report
________ they are
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
500 years.

B

C

D


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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’.


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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
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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)
 .....................................................................................................................................


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40. My mother no longer cooked for me since I married my wife. (USED)
 .....................................................................................................................................


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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


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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
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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.


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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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ĐỀ SỐ 5
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


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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

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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