SAMPLE TEST 01

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest:
1. A. guitar B. talent C. piano D. classical
2. A. extended B. started C. mended D. vanished
Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from that of the rest:
3. A. volunteer B. difference C. government D. dedicate
4. A. determine B. community C. commitment D. circumstance
Choose the correct answer among A, B, C and D.
5. The country’s president has appealed for international …………….. in the wake of the catastrophe.
A. repair B. aid C. profits D. benefits
6. Volunteer For Peace Viet Nam is a ………………, non-governmental organization that was founded I 2005 to
provide help and education to help people in both urban and rural Viet Nam.
A. profit B. profitable C. non-profit D. non-profitable
7. Last year, we ....................... in the Community Village priject in Mai Chau, Hoa Binh while the disabled
artisans ............................ to follow their trades.
A. join – are trying B. joined – were trying C. joined – had tried D. were joining – were trying
8. I’d like to continue to lend my helping hands to achieve the goal of giving all children an equal chance of having
………………. futures.
A. succeed B. successive C. successful D. succeeding
9. The volunteer project only accepts students who are…………… their profession and have a strong working
knowledge of the field.
A. dedicating B. dedicated C. dedicated to D. dedicated in
10. Teaching English is a great example of a volunteer job that often ………………… a career.
A. leads B. leads up C. turns D. turns into
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. A bank has promised a donation of $24 million toward the disaster fund.
A. connection B. addition C. contribution D. provision
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.
20. Each nation has many people who voluntarily take care of others.
A. optionally B. unwillingly C. freely D. consciously
Mark the letter A. 8, C. or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
21. Lan and Minh are talking about a famous actress. Lan asked Minh:
Lan: “How did she become famous?” – Minh: “_________________.”
A. She took part in a lot of contests B. Yes, she became famous
C. Five years ago D. It’s unbelievable that she was famous
22. “ I think helping the poor or the disabled is very essential work in daily life.” “……………………..”
A. You have a point there. B. Why not?
C. I think we should help them D. Yes, but they must be in mountainous ares.
III. Reading
I. Read the passage then choose the correct answer:
In the general perspective, the concept of volunteering refers to ―rendering of service by choice of or free
will for the benefit of the wider community by an individual, group, or institution without ( 23)………… expecting
monetary gain in full knowledge and appreciation of being a volunteer‖. In the last decades, government has ( 24)
……………… the critical contribution that volunteering makes to build a strong and cohesive society. It has
promoted volunteering as the ( 25)……….. act of citizenship, a means for combating social exclusion, and an
important contributor to the delivery of high quality public services. Based on previous research on volunteerism, we
can see that the voluntary organizations have been affected the society very diversely and deeply. ( 26)…………… is
viewed as a form of social capital, with particular reference to the role of volunteering in promoting social inclusion,
assisting marginalized social groups, its ( 27)………… to other forms of civic participation and unpaid work, creating
a civil society, social action, in community building and community renewal.
23. A. being B. necessarily C. necessitating D. unnecessarily
24. A. overweighed B. overestimated C. recognized D. undermined
25. A. essential B. essence C. inconsiderable D. periodic
26. A. Volunteering B. Volunteers C. Vulnerary D. Volunteer
27. A. relative B. relatively C. relationship D. relation
II. Read the text and choose the best answer.
There are about 100 million street children in India who do not attend any school and spend most of their time
on the streets. In Delhi, the capital city, it is estimated that there are about 175,000 street children of which 10% are

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runaways. In fact, there are more than 25,000 children who live in and around railway stations in Delhi. They can be
seen searching the rubbish heap for a meal, sleeping between the tracks, often beaten and sexually abused.
Volunteer Work in the Street Children Programme in Delhi, India consists of taking informal education
classes with the children, playing games with the children and introducing them to different new activities. Volunteers
can teach the children good habits such as cleanliness, hygiene and greetings. On some of the days, volunteers can
plan a trip with the children to a museum or zoo in Delhi. Such educational trips arc very useful for the children where
they love spending time and playing with the volunteers.
Volunteers work at the various contact points or shelter homes, being run by various organizations, which
serve as day care centers for these street children. They can assist in providing love, care, basic literacy, recreation
and most importantly spend time and shower affection on them.
28. Street children in Delhi……………………..
A. spend most of their time in and around railway stations
B. live in very badly physical and mental conditions
C. account for 100 million from all parts of India
D. can search heaps of food for meals
29. Volunteers may do all of the following activities EXCEPT……………
A. giving informal lessons to children B. playing games with children
C. teaching children good habits D. taking children to evening classes
30. Educational trips are very useful for the children because …………………
A. there are many museums and zoos in Delhi
B. they can learn good habits such as cleanliness, hygiene and greetings
C. they have a good time and lots of fun with volunteers
D. they can play many educational games with volunteers there
31. Day care centers for street children offer………………..
A. care, education and recreation B. time, shower, and affection
C. supply of volunteers for various organizations D. contact points or shelter homes at railway stations
32. The word “ They” refers to…………..
A. volunteers B. organizations C. day care centers D. street children
IV. Writing
A/ Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meanings.
33. I find it surprising to get his information after a long time.
=> I am………………………………………………………………………………………
34. The film is very fascinating. I am keen on it. (using ONE coordinator)
=> The film……………………………………………………………………………………..
35. I can’t go to school because of the heavy rain.
=> The rain is too................................................................................................................................................................
36. He felt tired when he stayed up late.
=> Staying up late……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
37. My father said I could use his car.
→ My father allowed ………………………………………………………………………………
38. The strawberries are very sweet. He doesn’t like eating them. (using ONE coordinator)
=> The film……………………………………………………………………………………..
39. Winning the football match helps us buy a new car for the whole team.
→ Winning the football match enables ………………………….………………………………………………………
40. Do you enjoy going for a walk with me?
→ Would you like………………………………………………………………………………………
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SAMPLE TEST 02
Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest
Question 1: A. superstar B. talented C. consider D. platinum
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the rest
Question 2: A.modest B.contest C.suggest D. intestine

Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each sentence.
Question 3:Justin Bieber’s debut album became a _________ hit in many European countries in 2010.
A. smash B. phenomenon C. platinum D. song
Question 4:Van Cao’s Tien Quan Ca was made into the national _______ of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam.
A. song B. music C. melody D.anthem
Question 5:Music was ________ quietly on a CD player when I entered the house.
A. strumming B. performing C. accompanying D.playing
Question 6:After taking part in public activities in their community, they realized that they had been ignorant or
_______ before.
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 A. narrow-minded B. large-minded C. full-minded D.thin-minded
Question 7:A(n) ______, is a person who is killed because of their political beliefs.
A. invalid B.martyr C. soldier D.veteran
Question 8:Volunteers become more ________ of the problems facing the world.
A. concerned and unaware B. concerning and unaware
C. concerned and aware D.concerned but aware
Question 9: My Tam made her fans ______ surprised when she was given the title of “Asia’s Music Legend” in 2014.
A. feel B. felt C. feeling D. to feel
Question 10: At 7 o’ clock yesterday morning, I ______ English lesson.
A. studied B. was studying C. have studied D. am studying
Question 11: When my mother ______ home, we were doing our homework.
A. returned B. was returning C. returns D. had returned
Question 12: It began to get dark outside ______ I decided not to go out.
A. and B. but C. so D. or
Question 13: Avenger 3 - “Infinity War” is a _______ film.
A. excite B. excited C. exciting D. excitement
Question 14: This organization relies entirely on _______ contribution.
A. volunteering B. voluntarily C. voluntary D. volunteer

Indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part.
Question 15: This singer is fortunate when he won millions of hearts with his emotional voice.
A. lucky B. auspicious C. unlucky D.happy

Indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part.
Question 16: A bank has promised a donation of $24 million toward the disaster fund.
A. connection B. addition C. contribution D.provision

Read the passage and choose the best answer.

Bùi Thị Phương Thanh who was born April 27, 1973 in Thanh Hoa Province, Viet Nam, is
a Vietnamese contemporary singer. She is one of the most renowned singers from Vietnam. Thanh is known for her
diverse styles, especially when performing…(17)… stage. She also possesses a unique, unusual singing voice, gaining
her recognition throughout the Vietnamese community as well as the music business.
Thanh attended Le Quy Don High School, Ho Chi Minh City. There, Thanh focused on acting, fashion and
music, much to her mother's initial disapproval. She …(18)… in every contest to do with show business, and to earn
money to (19)…………………… her family.
Shortly after, Phuong Thanh found her own unique style: rock combined with a formidable and whole-hearted
voice. She was well received by her …(20)…. The beauty of her voice won even the most critical of listeners. With
songs like "Giã Từ Dĩ Vãng" (Farewell to the past), "Trống Vắng" (Emptiness), "Tình Cờ" (Unexpected), "Xin Làm
Người Hát Rong", one of Phuong Thanh's more emotional ballads, "Còn Mãi Mùa Đông" (Everlasting Winter) and
"Khi Giấc Mơ Về" (When dreams come) started airing on Vietnamese radio, listeners started …(21)… Phuong Thanh
and she was gained wide acclaim, soon performing live in many venues.
(Extracted from https://www.revolvy.com/page/phuong-thanh)
Question 17: A. in B. on C. at D.above
Question 18: A. took B. join part C. particited part D.took part
Question 19: A. support B. suppose C. enrich D. change
Question 20: A. family B. friends C. audiences D.colleagues
Question 21: A. to adore B. to adoring C. adored D.adore

Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D

Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) is a registered charity dedicated to assisting in developing countries. More
specifically, it is a recruitment agency which finds, selects, and laces volunteers in response to overseas requests. This
work makes it distinctive among other charities and organizations in the U.K. It sends people, not money abroad.
VSO tries to respond to requests from overseas which ask for volunteers. Its bias is firmly towards the poorest
members of the community and it takes great care to avoid undermining job opportunities for local people.
Both staff and volunteers also pay special attention to women’s roles in developments projects. This is
because women’s roles in child rearing, in education and community cohesion are essential in any healthy process of
change.
Over the past 38 years, more than 21,000 volunteers have worked abroad with VSO. There are now over
1,900 volunteers working in 59 of the less developed countries in Africa, Asia, the Pacific and the Caribbean.
The application of each volunteer is carefully considered in order to select and interview candidates against each
job request from the field, to seek the person with the right blend of skills and personality. Chosen volunteers will
have the opportunities to acquire better understanding about life and people everywhere.
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Question 22: Which group of countries is the VSO aimed at assisting?
A. developed countries B. underdeveloped countries
C. rich countries D. developing countries
Question 23: Which of the following words is similar in meaning to “distinctive” in paragraph 1?
A. the same B. similar C. common D. different
Question 24: According to those who work for VSO, who play the most important part in bringing about changes?
A. Women in local communities B. Charitable organizations
C. Staff who recruits volunteers D. Volunteers from abroad
Question 25: Which the following is TRUE about VSO?
A. It recruits volunteers to work in the U.K. B. It sends financial aids to developing countries.
C. It gives preference to applicants living abroad. D. It sends volunteers to help abroad.

Complete the conversation, using the sentences (A-D) given to complete question below.
A. Please tell me about the composer you like best.
B. What’s your favorite band ?
C. Do you like listening to music ?
D. Why do you like listening to music ?
Nam: (26) ________________
Lan: Yes, of course I do.
Nam: (27) ________________
Lan: Because it cheers me up whenever I feel bad. How about you ? What kinds of music do you like ?
Nam: Yes, I love pop music. It keeps me happy. (28) ________________
Lan: The Beatles and Zero 9.
Nam: Wow ! I’m a crazy fan of BTS. They’re so handsome. (29) ________________
Lan: Well, my favorite musician is Trinh Cong Son. His songs are sweet, gentle and very lyrical.

C. WRITING WORK
Question 30: Mr. David spent two years remaking this film.
 It took ...........................................................................................................................................................................
Question 31: The suspicious-looking man entered the bank .
 The policeman saw…………………………………………………………………………………………………
Question 32: Don’t let me forget to call my sister.
→ Please remind …………………………………………………………………………..…………………………
Question 33: The customs officer told him to open his briefcase.
→ The custom officer made …………………………………..………………………………………………….
Question 34: While I was watching TV, my parents went home.
 …………………………………………..when…………………………………………………………………
Question 35: The weather is so hot that I can’t have a good sleep.
 The weather is…………………………………………………………………………………………………
Question 36: Their family let them do what they want.
→ Their family permit………………………………………………………………………..…………………………
Question 37: The teacher asked me to complete the exercises within 5 minutes.
→ The teacher told……………………………………………..………………………………………………….
Question 38: “don’t go out late alone at night!
 my mother advised me .................................................................................................................................................
Question 39: The boss made us work hard at weekend.
 We were…………………………………………………………………………………………………
Question 40: My boss wouldn’t let me leave early.
→ My boss refused……………. …………………………………..………………………………………………….
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SAMPLE TEST 03
Read the text about volunteering in Britain and answer the questions that follow.
Doing some forms of voluntary work has never been more popular with British people. Over 20 million
people were engaged in voluntary activities in 2013. Volunteering means giving up time to do work of benefit to the
community. It can take many forms, from working with children with learning difficulties, or in an animal hospital, or
planting trees. When London won its bid to host the 2012 Olympics, up to 70,000 volunteers were needed to help
ensure that the games were a success.
Volunteers can be anyone of any age. Students and full-time workers often manage to involve in some
voluntary work. But what motivates volunteers? Some do it for a sense of selflessness while others find they have free
time available. Many mention the opportunity to get to know people they would not normally meet.

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 A relatively new phenomenon is the hope of meeting new friends or even a life partner through volunteering.
In a recent British survey, 20% of 18-24 year-olds and 8% of over-65s said their love lives had improved since they
began volunteering. The same poll found that nearly half of volunteers enjoyed improved health and fitness, a quarter
lost weight - especially those working with children or doing conservation projects - and two-thirds felt less stressed.
So, it seems volunteering may improve your life, and you may even find the person of your dreams.
(Adapted from "Volunteering – for Love" by Magus, 2013)
1. What does the text say about doing voluntary work in the UK?
A. It has never been popular with the British. B. The number of volunteers reached its highest level in 2012.
C. Volunteers gain no benefit from the work. D. Volunteers were needed for the success of the 2012 Olympics.
2. What does the word “It” in paragraph 1 refer to?
A. The community. B. Volunteering. C. Voluntary activity. D. Voluntary work.
3. Which is NOT a reason for people to do voluntary work?
A. They care for others. B. They have spare time.
C. They usually meet people. D. They want new friends.
4. What does the third paragraph mainly discuss?
A. The survey on the volunteers’ life in Britain.
B. The hope of volunteers when doing voluntary work.
C. The better situation of doing voluntary work in Britain.
D. The benefits of volunteering to voluntary workers.
5. Which of the following is TRUE?
A. Britsh do voluteer work all their time.
B. You must be above 16 years old if you want to do volunteer work.
C. People life has changed since they volunteered in Britain.
D. In 2013, there were about 200 million people took part in volunteer activities.

Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest

Question 6: A. orphanage B. difficulty C. participate D. handicapped
Question 7: A. voluntary B. volunteer C. educate D. organize
Question 8: A. interact B. volunteer C. contribute D. understand

Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the rest
Question 9: A. college B. below C. golden D. suppose
Question 10: A. disabled B. looked C. blossomed D. watered
Question 11: A. end B. extended C. system D. invention

Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each sentence.
Question 12: Mozart was an Austrian musician and……………..
A. dancer B. singer C. composer D. author
Question 13: The work of the charity is funded by voluntary……………….
A. movements B. donations C. campaigns D. teenagers
Question 14: The foreign visitors feel excited………………going on tours through Vietnam.
A. about B. in C. with D. up
Question 15: We need more volunteers to help………………in this area.
A. aged B. aging C. the olds D. the aged
Question 16: …………….music is traditional music from a particular country, region or community.
A. Blues B. Folk C. Jazz D. Classical
Question 17: People nowsaday are more aware……………. of the pollution.
A. of B. into C. on D. about
Question 18: They make me…………………a lot when holding my birthday party.
A. cry B. cried C. crying D. to cry
Question 19: At 2.00p.m yesterday afternoon, there…………………a strong wind.
A. was B. were C. had been D. were being
Question 20: Alice………………to music while her husband was watching TV.
A. was listening B. listened C. listens D. had listened
Question 21: It rained heavily last night……………………the meeting was cancelled.
A. and B. but C. so D. or
Question 22: A college………………..is often the best route to a good job.
A. educate B. educated C. education D. educating
Question 23: There is a shortage of schools and hospitals in the……………..region.
A. mountain B. mounntainous C. mounts D. mountainously

Indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part.
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Question 24: The story told by the teacher amused children in the class.
A. frightened B. astonished C. saddened D. interested
Indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part.
Question 25: There are many disabled children who really need our help.
A. handicapped B. disadvantaged C. deaf D. mute

C. WRITING WORK
Question 26: Peter loves playing football with his friends.
 Peter wants ...................................................................................................................................................................
Question 27: They are looking forward to meeting their new born baby.
 They expect…………………………………………………………………………………………………
Question 28: It was a nice day. We decided to go out for dinner. (using one coordinator)
→ …………………………………………………………………………..…………………………
Question 29: They lived in Hanoi, but now they don’t.
→ They used…………………………………..………………………………………………….
Question 30: The room isn’t large enough for us to live in.
→ The room is too………………………………………………………………………..…………………………
Question 31: He arrived in the middle of our lunch
→ When he…………….…………………………………..………………………………………………….
Question 32: I was bored with that film.
→ I found…………….…………………………………..………………………………………………….
Question 33: Mastering a language is difficult.
→ It is…………….…………………………………..………………………………………………….
Question 34: My brother likes physics because it is interesting.
→ My brother is …………….…………………………………..………………………………………………….

FIND MISTAKE
Question 35: The play that we saw last night made the audience moving.
Question 36: The boy is too young taking part in the singing contest.
Question 37: When he was calling me, I was doing the cooking for dinner.

Read the passage and choose the best answer.

By Match this year, we shall have raised enough money, we hope, to buy the equipment for the Youth Club.
When we have raised the money, we are planning to go back to the Youth Club leaders in order to discover exactly
what is needed most. Plans have been made for the Book Sale which will be held on 15th February, This means that
many of us will be spending the first two weeks of February collecting books. The event is likely to be held in the
Town Hall. If there are problems here, however, we hope that other Club members might come up with some
alternative suggestions.
As we are proposing to sponsor a student from Africa on a three-month language course in this country, we
also intend to hold a Charity Dance in the spring. Such events are apt to be difficult to organize, so all members of the
Club are invited to contribute or help in any way they can.
The moment I was asked if we could possibly help in some way with the new Club for the Disabled. I said yes. As
Chairman, lam bound to say that this is the sort of social work many Club members would like to do, other than
simply raising money. We are therefore planning to ask members if they can perhaps help out ′on one Saturday every
month (on a rota basis).
Finally, by January next year the Club will have been going for twenty years, and the Committee intend to
mark this anniversary with some kind of dinner, a dance or a party. We have already been offered (unofficially) the
use of the dance all at ′The Forest Hotel′. However, we shall be devoting one of our meetings in the near future to full
discussion on the form of the event, etc. Any suggestions will be welcome.
38. The Committee will be going back to the Youth Club leaders……………………….
a. to ask for money in March b. to tell them about the equipment
c. to find out what the Club needs d. to collect old books from them
39. The Committee does not yet know…………………..
a. when books will be collected b. when the Book Sale will be held
c. how to get the book to the Town Hall d. where the Book Sale will take place
40. Every Club member has been asked…………………………
a. to help with the Charity Dance b. to sponsor a foreign student
c. to write to an African student d. to organize something for the Dance
41. In order to help the new Club for Disabled, members will be asked……………….
a. to raise some money b. to make a contribution
c. if they can plan a Club program d. to help at the Club one a month

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42. There will be an event next January……………………..
a. because the Club has been offered ′the Forest Hotel’ b. to celebrate the Club′s twentieth birthday
c. to raise money for a student from Africa d. which will take the form of a discussion evening