PRACTICE TEST 1

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest.
1. A. advanced B. composed C. appalled D. bared-teeth
2. A. philosopher B. opponent C. water-polo D. proposal
3. A. chew B. Synchronize C. childbearing D. charity
Circle the word whose stress is placed differently from that of the rest.
4. A. vulnerable B. sociable C. intellectual D. aerial
5. A. wilderness B. gorilla C. penalty D. habitat
Choose the best option to complete these following sentences.
6. The more we learn, _________
A. we become wiser. B. wiser we become. C. we become wise. D. the wiser we become.
7. The crash resulted _________ the deaths of 10 passengers.
A. to B. at C. into D. in
8. The more he tried to help her, _________ she seemed to appreciate it.
A. the less B. the lesser C. less D. lesser
9. This is a valuable book. You _________ look after it carefully and you _________ lose it.
A. needn't/ must B. must/ mustn't C. mustn't/ must D. must/ needn't
10. The water was cold, _________ I didn't go swimming.
A. However B. Therefore C. but D. so
11. Most of them will be jobless when the Games are over.
A. fascinating B. odd C. tempting D. unemployed
12. You should _________ your best clothes for the interview.
A. put on B. wash up C. go on D. take after
13. I can't find my book anywhere; I _________ it at home.
A. should have left B. mustn’t C. must be leave D. must have left
14. "When can you come?" - "I'll come as soon as _________ my work."
A. I finished B. I will finish C. I've finished D. I'd finish
15. A situation in a game when two teams have the same scores is called "___________".
A. Penalty B. Foul C. Opponent D. Tie
16. Because of an accident, my train was delayed for several hours.
A. looked after B. held up C. turned off D. tried out
17. _________ is the act of preventing something from being lost, wasted, damaged or destroyed.
A. Biodiversity B. Conservation C. Extinction D. Habitat
18. We have kept this seat for you. It's _________ comfortable chair we have.
A. much too B. the most C. the very much D. the more
19. Please _________ this form and post it.
A. turn on B. fill in C. look up D. give up
20. This woman has _________ her whole life to helping others.
A. initiated B. appalled C. appealed D. dedicated
21. I understand your point of view. _________, I don't agree with it.
A. Therefore B. However C. Although D. Because
22. I'll come to see you before I _________ for the United States.
A. am leaving B. have left C. will leave D. leave
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
23. The two children tried as hardly as they could to bring about a reconciliation between their parents.
A B C D
24. Endangered species are plant and animal species which is in danger of extinction.
A B C D
25. The more the relative humidity reading rises, the worst the heat affects us.
A B C D
Read and then choose the correct option to complete each blank.
Books are written to provide knowledge and good books enrich the mind. By putting ourselves under the influence of
superior mind, we ________(26) our mental powers. ________(27) good books, we learn that people everywhere are the
same, in all ages, and in all places. This knowledge improves our love of others and helps us to live in peace with them. We
also recognize that the world was made not only for man alone but for every creature ________(28) can feel hunger and
thirst, warmth and cold.
Though it may be possible for us to travel ________(29) the world and see the things happening today, it is not possible for
us to see the things that happened in the past. But good books ________(30) us to see not only into the most remote regions
of the world today, but also into the world in which our ancestors lived.
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 26. A. improve B. set C. accelerate D. move
27. A. Through B. By C. On D. At
28. A. whose B. in which C. that D. why
29. A. throughout B. over C. on D. through
30. A. make B. help C. let D. suggest
Read and then choose the best answer.
The planet Earth is 4,600 million years old. It is difficult for us to think about such an enormous length of time because
it has little meaning for us. We can, however, simplify the idea to make it more understandable. We can compare the planet
Earth to a person of forty-six years of age.Nothing is known about the first seven year of this person’s life. Very little
information exists about the middle period either. It was only at the age of forty-two that the Earth began to
flower.Dinosaur and great reptiles did not appear until one year ago, when the planet was forty five. Mammals only arrived
eight months ago. In the middle of last week, man-like apes became ape-like men and became communicate with each
other. Last weekend, the Ice Age covered the Earth.Modern man has only been around for four hours. During the last hour
man discovered agriculture. The industrial Revolution and the rise of large cities began just sixty seconds ago.
During that short time, modern man has made a rubbish tip of the Earth. In one minute, he has increased his numbers to
terrible proportions and has caused the death of hundreds of species of animals. He has robbed and destroyed the planet in
his search for fuels. Now he stands, like a violent, spoiled child, delighted at the speech of his rise to power, on the edge of
the final mass destruction and of killing all the life which exists in the solar system.
31. The passage tells us that ____________
A. a great deal is known about how the Earth was created.
B. life on Earth began relatively recently.
C. more is known about the first part of the Earth’s life than the middle part.
D. scientists are well-informed about the middle part of the Earth’s life.
32. We are informed by the author that ___________
A. the dinosaurs appeared during the middle period.
B. mammals and great reptiles both appeared at the same time.
C. there were more than forty five kinds of great reptiles. D. ape-like men appeared before the last Ice Age.
33. The author is mainly interested in ___________
A. the time when man first evolved from apes. B. what has happened since the Industrial Revolution.
C. the affects of farming. D. the period before the last Ice Age.
34. It would appear that the main danger ahead is that ___________
A. man will destroy everything on Earth. B. man will use up all the fuel.
C. there will be a population explosion. D. more species of animal may die out.
35. The author’s general view of man seem to be that ___________
A. he has no right to be so destructive. B. he has been the most successful animal.
C. he will be able to control the environment. D. he has learned a lot from past mistakes.
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
36. Humans depend on species diversity to provide food, clean air and water, and fertile soil for agriculture.
A. destruction B. contamination C. fertilizer D. variety
37. Hunting for meat and burning forests for soil cause destruction to wildlife.
A. organization B. contamination C. protection D. damage
Choose the correct answer to each of the following question.
38. Living in the city is getting__________.
A. more expensive and expensive B. more expensive and more expensive
C. expensive and expensive D. more and more expensive
39. “ Don’t forget to give book to Tom” she said
A. She reminded me not to forget to give book back to Tom.
B. She reminded me to remember to give book back to Tom.
C. She reminded me remember to give book back to Tom.
D. She reminded me to give book back to Tom.
40. If we arrived at the station a few minutes earlier, __________.
A. We would catch the train B. We will catch the train
C. We might have caught the train D. We would have missed the train

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 PRACTICE TEST 2
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest.
1. A. instead B. pleased C. seat D. meat
2. A. mechanize B. champion C. character D. chemical
3. A. count B. sound C. found D. country
Choose the word whose stress is placed differently from that of the rest.
4. A. differently B. hunger C. famine D. equality
5. A. kangaroo B. involvement C. biologist D. accelerate
Choose the suitable word or phrase to complete these sentences.
6. In the past people believed that women’s ________ roles were as mothers and wives.
A. nature B. natural C. naturism D. naturalist
7. The more goods we export, the ________ jobs we can create in our country.
A. more B. many C. much D. good
8. She told him __________ up hope.
A. not give B. do not give C. not to give D. to give not
9. The Vietnamese boy was regarded as a hero __________ he dedicated his life to his country.
A. although B. because of C. providing D. because
10. They were energetic participants __________ expected to win the first prize.
A. many of whom B. many of them C. many of who D. much of whom
11. If you take a good book on your hand, you will find it hard __________.
A. to pick it up B. to put it down C. to read it D. to enjoy it
12. This novel is __________ than the one I read last week.
A. good B. as good C. more good D. better
13. This book provides students ____________ useful tips that help them to pass the coming exam.
A. on B. about C. for D. with
14. After Mary ________ her degree, she intends to work in her father’s company.
A. will finish B. is finishing C. finishes D. will have finished
15. He is disappointed at not being offered the job, but I think he will ______ it.
A. turn off B. get over C. fill in D. take after
16. The acronym of WHO stands for ________.
A. World Healthy Organization B. World Health Organization
C. World Health Organizing D. World Healthful Organization
17. Nowadays elephants are one of the __________ species in the world. They need protecting.
A. enlightened B. expensive C. endangered D. enlarged
18. What are the ____ between women in old times and women in modern times?
A. differs B. different C. difference D. differences
19. Emily is motivated to study _________ she knows that a good education can improve her life.
A. therefore B. because of C. because D. so
20. Joe seemed to be in a good mood, _________ he snapped at me angrily when I asked him to join us.
A. but B. so C. for D. and
21. She didn’t get ___________ well with her boss, so she left the company.
A. up B. at C. through D. on
22. It is against the law to ______ on the basis of sex, age, marital status, or race.
A. suit B. discriminate C. believe D. gain
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23. The 22 Southeast Asia Games were ___________ in Vietnam in 2003.
A. built B. met C. taken D. held
Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correction.
24. The early we leave, the sooner we will arrive.
25. A lot of articles about the environmental pollution have written by my classmates.
Fill each of the numbered blanks in the passage below with suitable words.
If women choose to pursue a career once they have children, they often miss out on a close (36)_____ with their
children. Helen Jamieson is a mother of three who has given (37)_____ work to look after her children full-time. She strongly
believes that women are pressurized to do too much, driving themselves to the absolute limit. In her own case, after six years
of paid employment, Helen finally decided to call it a day. She says she initially found it hard being at home, though she
never misses the job itself. She admits that if she had had a brilliant career to begin (38)_____, she might feel differently
now. Financially, she is no worse off (39)______ before, as the cost of childcare and commuting exceeded her actual income.
(40)______ the government starts to give other tax incentives to working parents, she says she will not return to the
workplace until her children are grown up.
26. A. friendship B. relationship C. scholarship D. membership
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28. A. up B. with C. to D. at
29. A. as B. so C. than D. then
30. A. Unless B. If C. Provided D. Even if

Read the following passage carefully and choose the best answer to the questions below.
THE WILD LIFE
Wild animals (and wild plants) and the wild places where they live are seriously threatened almost everywhere. One
species has become extinct in each year of this century. But many hundreds are now in danger. Lack of attention would lead
to the rapid advance of the process of extinction. Already many kinds of wild animals have been so reduced in number that
their role in the ecosystem is forgotten. Animals like the great apes, the whales, seals etc. thought to be in danger of
extinction.But even more important, perhaps than individual kinds of animals and plants, whole habitats are in danger of
vanishing: marshes are being drained, and the world forests, especially tropical forests are being cut down to satisfy man’s
needs of timber and paper. What would our world be like if all the wild animals and wild plants vanished? -Would our life
still exist then?
31. What would happen to the human beings if the wild life vanished?
A. Many species would quickly become extinct. B. The human life would be seriously threatened.
C. Species would go on dying out. D. Tropical forests would be cut down.
32. What is more important than individual kinds of animals and plants?
A. the vanishing of whole habitats. B. the extinction of many species.
C. the rapid advance of the process of extinction. D. man’s need of timber and paper.
33. What does the writer caution us against?
A. cutting down the tropical forests. B. hunting wild animals.
C. draining marshes. D. destroying our environment.
34. What would happen if we cut down forests? Cutting down forests would cause __________
A. the changes of temperature. B. the flood C. both A and B are correct. D. none are correct.
35. “To threaten” in the passage means __________
A. to pollute B. to give fear to C. to vanish D. to poison
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
36. An international medical conference initiated by Davison resulted in the birth of the League of Red Cross Societies in
1991.
A. treated B. dedicated C. started D. Helped
37. Many schools provide environmental education to increase students' awareness of conservation needs.
A. effort B. benefit C. exploitation D. knowledge
Choose the correct answer to each of the following question.
38. The girl __________is now in hospital.
A. who injured in the accident B. was injured in the accident
C. who was injured in the accident D. whom he injured
39. Jack asked his sister______________.
A. where you have gone tomorrow B. where she would go the following day
C. where would she go the following day D. where you will go tomorrow
40. The car was too expensive for me to buy.
A. The car was so expensive that I could buy it. B. The car was not expensive enough for me to buy.
C. The car was such expensive that I couldn’t buy it.D. It was such an expensive car that I couldn’t buy it.

PRACTICE TEST 3
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
1. A. endangered B. destroyed C. damaged D. provided
2. A. chemical B. which C. change D. each
3. A. protect B. commercial C. construction D. climate
Choose the word whose main stress is put differently from that of the others in the group.
4. A. disappearance B. vulnerable C. conservation D. generation
5. A. current B. global C. crisis D. mankind
Choose the most suitable answer to each blank
6. _______ is a branch of Natural Science, and is the study of living organisms and how they interact with their
environment.
A. Biology B. Biological C. Biologist D. Biologically
7. A(n) _______ species is a population of an organism which is at risk of becoming extinct.
A. dangerous B. endanger C. endangered D. endangerment
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 8. Only a few of the many species at risk of extinction actually make it to the lists and obtain legal _______.
A. protect B. protection C. protective D. protector
9. Probability of extinction depends _______ both the population size and fine details of the population demography.
A. on B. in C. from D. for
10. 7,266 animal species and 8,323 plant species are now considered _______ risk _______ extinction.
A. at / of B. on / in C. for / with D. in / at
11. _______ is the existence of a wide variety of plant and animal species living in their natural environment.
A. Biodiversity B. Conservation C. Globe D. Individual
12. She ________ be ill. I have just seen her playing basket ball in the school yard.
A. needn't B. shouldn't C. mustn't D. can't
13. Peter has been working for 10 hours. He _______ be very tired now.
A. needn't B. must C. has to D. should
14. _______ I moved in my new apartment, my neighbors have come to my house twice.
A. Because B. Since C. When D. After
15. ________the fifth largest among the nine planets that make up our solar system.
A. The Earth is B. An Earth being C. That Earth is D. Earth
16. He went to the cinema ______ he had done his work.
A. before B. until C. by the time D. after
17. You can join the club when you ______ a bit older.
A. will have got B. will get C. get D. are getting
18. I am not deaf. You _______ shout.
A. must B. mustn't C. need D. needn’t
19. The book was so interesting _______.
A. for him to put down B. that he couldn’t put it down
B. that he put it down D. that he couldn’t put down
20. I won’t eat any more cakes because I’m full.
A. If I were hungry, I would eat any more cakes. B. I am full, but I will eat some more cakes.
C. I am hungry, so I eat some more cakes. D. If I were hungry, I would eat some more cakes.
21. “You’d better apologize to Sally.” I said
A. I advised him should apologize to Sally. B. I advised him apologize to Sally.
C. I advised him to apologize to Sally. D. I advised him had better to apologize to Sally.
22. Pat: Would you like something to eat? -Kathy: _________. I'm not hungry now.
A. No, thanks B. No, no problem C. Yes, I would D. Yes, it is
23. Susan: “Shall we go to the cinema this Saturday?” -Alice: “_________”
A. No. Why not? B. Yes, let’s. C. Yes, we do. D. No, I don’t.
24. Pat: Would you like something to eat? -Kathy: _________. I'm not hungry now.
A. No, thanks B. No, no problem C. Yes, I would D. Yes, it is
25. We had to wait _________all our friends to finish their work.
A. for B. but C. so D. until
Choose the underlined part in each sentence that should be corrected.
26. Although the increase in air fares, most people still prefer to travel by plane.
27. He is so a good student that he can do all the exercises easily.
28. The students about who I told you like football very much.
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
29. Humans depend on species diversity to provide food, clean air and water, and fertile soil for agriculture.
A. raise B. produce C. supply D. reserve
30. Many species have become extinct each year before biologists can identify them.
A. destroy B. drain C. endanger D. discover
Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best fits each space in the following passage.
The film Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is based ____(31) ____ the first of the books by J.K. Rowling. It
is an excellent attempt at re-creating the magic of the books. The dialogue is just like the original, with the actors
often using the exact words as they were written. The characters all look very ___(32) ____ and they are dressed in
the sort of costumes you imagine when you read the book. Only the. soundtrack is truly ____(33) ____ because, of
course, there isn't any music in the book.
The scene where the children are learning to ____(34) ____ their broomsticks has some amazing special effects
which create a wonderful magical atmosphere. It also required a number of clever stunts which ____(35) ____ have
been quite dangerous. When the film was released, it had record ticket sales at the box office.
31. A. in B. on C. with D. for
32. A. real B. realistic C. reality D. realize
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34. A. ride B. drive C. climb D. blow
35. A. couldn't B. should C. must D. needn't
Read the passage, then choose the best option from the four choices to complete these sentences.
The United Nations (UN), international organization of countries created to promote world peace and cooperation. The UN
was founded after World War II ended in 1945. Its mission is to maintain world peace, develop good relations between
countries, promote cooperation in solving the world’s problems, and encourage respect for human rights.
The UN is an organization of countries that agree to cooperate with one another. It brings together countries that are rich
and poor, large and small, and have different social and political systems. Member nations pledge to settle their disputes
peacefully, to refrain from using force or the threat of force against other countries, and to refuse help to any country that
opposes UN actions.
UN membership is open to any country willing to further the UN mission and, abide by its rules each country, no matter how
large or small, has an equal voice and vote. Each country is also expected to pay dues to support the UN. As of 2004 the UN
had 191 members, including nearly every country in the world.
The UN’s influence in world affairs has fluctuated over the years, but the organization gained new prominence beginning
in the 1990s. It was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2001. Still, the UN faces constant challenges. It must continually
secure the cooperation of its member nations because the organization has little independent power or authority. But getting
that support is not always easy. Many nations are reluctant to defer their own authority and follow the dictates of the UN.
36. What are the missions of the United Nations?
A. To encourage respect for human rights. B. To promote cooperation in solving the world’s problems.
C. To maintain world peace, and develop good relations between countries. D. All are correct.
37. What is NOT mentioned according to the United Nations’ Charter?
A. member nations pledge to refrain from using force or the threat of against other countries, and to refuse help to any
country that opposes actions
B. member nations pledge to settle their disputes peacefully
C. member nations will not try to solve the problems among countries if having wars.
D. each country, no matter how large or small, has an equal voice and vote
38. Why does the UN face constant challenges?
A. Some countries refuse to pay dues to support the UN.
B. There is not much cooperation among its member nations.
C. Some countries do not follow the dictates of the UN. D. B and C.
39. The United Nations has _________.
A. power over all country members B. little independent power
C. no power at all D. much power over developing countries
40. The word “pledge” would probably be best replaced by ________.
A. keep B. require C. claim D. promise

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 PRACTICE TEST 4
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
1. A. who B. movement C. women D. lose
2. A. social B. country C. electronic D. educate
3. A. endangered B. destroyed C. damaged D. educated
Find out the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the rest.
4. A. reduce B. aware C. action D. enjoy
5. A. wonderful B. interest C. personal D. decision
Choose the correct answer to each of the following questions.
6. He wanted to see me at lunchtime, _______was not convenient at all.
A. so B. that C. what D. which
7. - “What does this word mean?” “Why don’t you _____in your dictionary?”
A. look it into B. look it up C. look it for D. look it after
8. Jim won't pass his math course ________he studies harder.
A. because B. if C. so D. unless
9. Many people _______to be homeless after the earthquake.
A. are reporting B. report C. are reported D. has been reported
10. In the past, women were economically _____ on their husbands or fathers.
A. expected B. demanded C. reliable D. dependent
11. Geography is a very interesting subject. ________, very few people study it thoroughly.
A. And B. However C. Moreover D. So
12. Toxic chemicals in the air and land may drive many species to the ______of extinction.
A. edge B. border C. circumstance D. verge
13. It is not easy to get used to the new working environment but you have to try your best to ____the difficulties.
A. go away B. get away C. get over D. go over
( be / get used to + V-ing/ smth - used to + V)
14. -"Don't cry. Everything will be all right". -"Yes, but if I _______the bus, I wouldn't have been late for school.
A. has missed B. hadn't missed C. didn't miss D. don't miss
15. Tom: "Sorry Mum. I've broken a plate." Mom: - "You ______be more careful."
A. might B. may C. should D. can
16. I _______go to the bank today. I have enough money.
A. couldn't B. needn't C. have to D. must
17. We can't visit the city museum. It ______at the moment.
A. is repairing B. will be repaired C. has been repaired D. is being repaired
18. Tom: -"It was very kind of you to help me overcome the financial problem. Mary: "________. What are friends for?"
A. Of course you do B. I'm afraid I can't C. Never mind D. What a pity
19. Tom: "Hey, Peter. I've got a job at IBM company." -Peter: "___________"
A. Don't mention it B. Congratulations! C. Happy landing D. It's all right
20. -"I think married women should not go to work." -"_____________________"
A. Well, I see your point but it's too boring to be housewives all their lives.
B. What nonsense! I don't agree. Women are better at running a home than men.
C. In my opinion, Men lose their temper more easily than women
D. I believe women are more loyal than men.
21. He is a great sports _______. He rarely misses any sport games.
A. enthusiast B. player C. energy D. programme
22. ______ we leave, _______we will arrive.
A. The earlier / the sooner B. The earliest/ the soonerC. The more early / the soonest D. Earlier / sooner
23. ________, I will give him the report.
A. When he returns B. When he will return C. No sooner he returns D. Until he will return
24. Peter apologized ____________.
( apologize ( to SO) for (not ) V-ing
A. me for phoning not earlier B. not to phone me earlier
C. for not phoning me earlier D. not for phoning me earlier
25. Jack asked his sister________.
A. where you have gone tomorrow B. where she would go the following day
C. where would she go the following day D. where you will go tomorrow

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26. There were so much books in the library that I didn’t know which one to choose.
A B C D
27. When you will come to my home town next week, you will see how much it has changed.
A B C D
28. My father asked my elder brother to give off smoking because of his health.
A C -> give up D

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
29. After a tie, there are two overtime periods of three minutes each.
A. penalty B. draw C. score D. goal
30. The goalkeeper can also be ejected for twenty seconds if a major foul is committed.
A. advanced B. sprinted C. played D. excluded

Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the blanks.
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, commonly abbreviated ASEAN is a geo-political and economic (31)______
of 10 countries located in Southeast Asia, which was (32)______ on 8 th August 1967 by Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines,
Singapore and Thailand. Since then, membership has expanded to include Brunei, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam.
(33)______ aims include the acceleration of economic growth, social progress, cultural development (34)______ its
members, the protection of the peace and stability of the region, and to provide (35)______ for member countries to discuss
differences peacefully.[ acceleration: làm tăng lên/ thúc đẩy]
31. A. organization B. corporation C. team D. group
32. A. called B. published C. formed D. held
33. A. Its B. His C. Their D. The
34. A. in B. among C. to D. on
35. A. cases B. circumstances C. evidences D. opportunities

Read the following passage choose the correct answer to each of the questions.
The Saola, one of the world's rarest mammals, is a forest-dwelling bovine found only in the Annamite ranges of Vietnam
and Laos. The species was first discovered in Vietnam in 1996 in Huong Thuy district of Thua Thien-Hue.
Le Ngoc Tuan, director of the reserve in Thua Thien – Hue province, said his organization carried out a survey from
November 1996 to February 1997 in A Luoi, Nam Dong, Huong Thuy, Huong Tra and Phong Dien districts. The survey
showed that the rare mammal appeared in 19 communes in those districts. Officials also collected 27 pairs of horns and
skulls. Mr. Tuan said “The Saola is at a high risk of being hunted and will panic if it sees hunting dogs in the woods.” Since
its discovery, it is believed to have rapidly declined in the face of ever-increasing human presence, although the actual size of
the remaining population is still unknown. According to scientists and researchers on wildlife, Saola numbers had crashed to
around 200 worldwide.
The WWF and Vietnam authorities have carried out a plan for the period between 2005-2010 in six central provinces (from
Nghe An to Quang Nam). Forest wardens have eliminated all traps to catch the Saola and banned hunting dogs from
protected areas. Three protection stations have been established to protect the endangered species.
[bovine: bò; commune: village; skull: sọ đầu; warden: người canh gác)
36. The survey of Saola was carried out in _______districts of Thua Thien-Hue province.
A. 19 B. 27 C. 5 D. 7
37. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. The Saola has become extinct. B. The number of Saola is increasing.
C. The survey was a waste of money and time. D. The Saola is being hunted.
38. The word “it” in line 8 refers to_______.A. the Saola B. the dog C. the survey D. the discovery
39. The word “eliminated” in line 13 is closest in meaning to_______.
A. elicited B. elected C. removed D. untied
40. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The WWF is helping Vietnam to protect the Saola.
B. The Saola is under the threat of extinction.
C. It is in Thua Thien-Hue province that Saola was first discovered.
D. The ever-increasing human presence has killed the Saola.

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Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest.
1. A. feat B. great C. seat D. beat
2. A. rival B. title C. diverse D. wilderness
3. A. ranged B. arrested C. borrowed D. stayed
Choose the word whose mainstress is placed differently from that of the rest
4. A. cer’tificate B. a’partment C. indi’vidual D. bi’ology
5. A. interview B. shortage C. applicant D. supportive
Choose the correct answer to each of the following questions.
6. The baby will be ill____________.
A. unless you keep him warm B. if you keep him warm
C. unless you kept him warm D. if you kept him warm
7. ________his parents’ encouragement, he didn’t get married until he was 40.
A. Although B. because C. Because of D. Despite
8. ____________he drank, ____________he became.
A. More / more violent B. The most / the most violent
C. The more / the more violent D. The less / less violent
9. I am really__________in the way he talks, but the way he behaves.
A. interest B. interested C. interesting D. interestingly
10. ______ is the activity of doing special exercises regularly in order to make your muscles grow bigger.
A. Wrestling B. Bodybuilding C. Weightlifting D. Badminton
11. After my sister__________her clothes, she began watching T.V
A. had washed B. has washed C. was washing D. washes
12. Please don’t make so much noise! I__________.
A. have studied B. study C. studied D. am studying
13. Living in the city is getting__________.
A. more expensive and expensive B. more expensive and more expensive
C. expensive and expensive D. more and more expensive

( become/ be/ get + adj (s) + er and adj (s) + er : It is getting warmer and warmer.
……………… + more and more + adj (L) : She is becoming more and more beautiful)

14. She__________to me since last year.

A. has not written B. wrote C. writes D. had not written
15. If you hate cleaning this fish, why don’t you__________it cleaned at the fishmonger’s.
A. make B. ask C. order D. have
( have/ get + Smth + Vpp )

16. They__________me if they knew my address.

A. will visit B. would visit C. would have visited D. visit
17. “ Don’t forget to give the book back to Tom” she said ( remind SO + to V)
A. She reminded me not to forget to give the book back to Tom.
B. She reminded me to remember to give the book back to Tom.
C. She reminded me remember to give the book back to Tom.
D. She reminded me to give the book back to Tom.
18. . My parents are the first people__________advice I usually ask for.
A. what B. which C. who D. whose
19. . -I’d like the blue jacket, please? Can you try it on? - - “____________”
A. Yes, you would B. Yes, you must C. Yes, certainly D. Yes, you do
20. What time do you often leave home school every day?
A. from B. to C. for D. at
( leave + Place/ leave for Place/ leave place for place)
21. The bomb__________ with a loud bang which could be heard all over the town.
A. got over B. blew out C. put out D. went off

22. “ Wendy is really tall for her age.” “ She is so tall ……….her friends make fun of her.”
A. so B. as C. that D. much

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23. She told him ……….up his hope.
A. not give B. do not give C. not to give D. to give not
24. Do you think there is still racial _________ in the world nowadays?
A. discrimination B. discriminative C. discriminating D. discriminate
25. The Asian Games is an occasion when friendship and ______are built and deepened.
A. admiration B. rival C. solidarity D. determination
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to show the underlined part that needs correction.
26. Although they are not young, they work very hardly.
A B C D
27. Hoa and her dog which are standing over there go to the park every day.
A B C D
28. Reading cannot make your life longer, but reading really makes your life more thicker.
A B C D
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
29. The ASEAN Para-Games are hosted by the same country where the SEA Games took place.
A. organized B. impressed C. participated D. defended
30. The 1923 earthquake in Japan killed about 200,000 people and left countless wounded and homeless.
A. poor B. imprisoned C. suffered D. injured
Read the following passage and choose the correct word for each of the blanks.
Nowadays people are more aware that wildlife all over the world is in (31)______. Many species of animals are threatened,
and could easily become (32)______if we do not make an effort to protect them. There are many reasons for this. In some
cases animals are hunted for their fur or for other valuable parts of their bodies. Some birds, such as parrots, are caught
(33)______, and sold as pets. For many animals and birds, the problem is that their habitats-the place where they live-is
disappearing. More land is used for farm, for houses and industry, and there are fewer open spaces than there once were.
Farmers use powerful chemicals to help them grow better crops, but these chemicals pollute the environment and (34)______
wildlife. The most successful animals on Earth, human beings, will soon be the only ones (35)______ unless we can solve
this problem.
31. A. threat B. problem C. danger D. vanishing
32. A. empty B. vanished C. extinct D. disappeared
33. A. for life B. lively C. alive D. for living
34. A. spoil B. wound C. wrong D. harm
35. A. left B. over C. staying D. survived
Choose the item among A, B,C or D that best answers the question about the passage.
Books which give instructions on how to do things are very popular in the United States today. Thousands of these
How-to books are useful: in fact, there are about four thousand books with titles that begin the words “How to”. One book,
may tell you how to earn more money, another may tell you how to save or spend it, and another may explain how to give
your money away.
Many How-to books give advice on careers. They tell you how to choose a career and how to succeed in it. If you fail,
however, you can buy the book “How to Turn Failure into Success”. If you would like to become very rich, you can buy the
book “How to Make a Milionaire”. If you never make any money all, you may need a book called “How to Live on Nothing”
One of the most popular types of books is one that helps you with personal problems. If you want to have a better love
of life, you can read “How to Succeed in love every Minute of Your Life”. If you tired of books on happiness, you may
prefer books which give step-by-step instructions on how to redecorate or enlarge a house.
Why have How-to books become so popular? Probably because life has become so complex. Today people have far
more free time to use, more choices to make, and more problems to solve. How-to books help people deal with modern life.
36. From the first paragraph, we know How-to books are_______________.
A. only about four thousands copies. B. on money.
C. very helpful in life. D. needed a lot.
37. The passage tells us that How-to books sell well on how ________________________.
A. to succeed in career. B. to solve personal problems. C. to deal with business D. to make money.
38. If you would like very rich, ________________________.
A. you can buy the book “How to Make a Millionaire”. B. you may need a book called
“How to Live on Nothing”
C. you can buy the book “How to Turn Failure into Success” D. you can’t buy the book” How to
Make a Millionaire”.
39. How-to books appear only because___________________.
A. people have more free time to spend than before B. people meet more problems than their parents.
C. people may have more choices from How-to books than any other books.
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40. The word “step-by-step” would probably mean__________.
A. little by little B. faster and faster C. slower and slower D. now and then

PRACTICE TEST 6
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest.
1. A. allow B. below C. window D. swallow
2. A. measure B. deal C. health D. heavy
3. A. watching B. kitchen C. chemistry D. Match
Choose the word whose mainstress is placed differently from that of the rest
4. A. supportive B. different C. confide D. contractual
5. A. optimistic B. enthusiast C. education D. personality
Choose the correct answer to each of the following questions.
6. A game is divided ________quarters ranging from five to eight minutes in length.
A. by B. into C. with D. up
7. I understand your point. ________, I don’t agree with it.
A. But B. Although C. However D. And
8. Books are still a cheap way to get information and ________. So you can keep a book to read many times.
A. entertainment B. entertain C. entertaining D. entertainer
9. A /(An) ________is someone who tries to defeat another person in a competition.
A. referee B. goalie C. defender D. opponent
10. This woman has ________her whole life to helping others. ( dedicate/ devote smth to + V-ing)
A. spent B. dedicated C. used D. contributed
11. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN was ________in Bangkok, Thailand in 1967.
A. find B. found C. founded D. founding
12. I have lived in Ha Noi ________I was ten years old.
A. since B. when C. for D. after
13. After he ________from college, he ________the army.
A. has graduated/ joined B. had graduated/ joined C. graduated / had joined D. graduated/ has joined
14. My mother gave me a letter to post. I ________forget to post it.
A. must B. mustn’t C. didn’t have to D. needn’t
15. Don’t make too much noise. You ________wake the baby up.
A. would B. may C. must D. should
16. Her English is being improved. It’s getting ________.
A. gooder and gooder B. badder and badder C. better and better D. worse and worse
17. The man is believed ________.
A. to have escaped in a stolen car yesterday B. to escaped in a stolen car yesterday
C. having escaped in a stolen car. D. stole the car yesterday
They/ people + say / think/ believe/ report/ know ..+ (that) S + V
-> It + is/ was + said/ thought.. that + S + V
-> S + be + said/ thought + to V / to have Vpp
Ex1: They think that Tom runs the fastest in his school.
-> It is thought that Tom runs the fastest in his school.
-> Tom is thought to run the fastest in his school.
Ex2: People said that the old man had caused the accident.
-> It was said that …………………………………………
-> The old man was said to have caused the accident.

18. Tom: “ Would you like something else?” - Lan: “________________”

A. Yes, I like everything. B. Two, please. C. That’s all. Thank you D. why not?
19. You can ________the new words in the dictionary.
A. look up B. look for C. look after D. look forward
20. Nowadays, ASEAN ________cooperation covers many areas including trade, investment, energy and tourism.
A. economical B. economic C. economy D. economist
21. Singapore and Vietnam were the two nations _________ participants were presented with the most outstanding Athlete
titles in swimming and shooting.
A. which B. where C. who D. whose
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A. in B. about C. with D. for
23. It is _________ boring _________ housewives for all their lives.
A. so/ to be as B. too/ to be C. enough/ to be D. too/ for being
24. ________ the weather is, _________ I feel.
A. The warm / the good B. The warmer / the better C. Warmer / better D. The warmest / the best
25. He asked me _________ home the day before.
A. what time I leave B. what time I will leave C. what time I left D. what time I had left
Choose the underlined part that needs corrections in each of the following questions.
26. I enjoyed talking to the people whom I had dinner with them last night.
A B C D
27. Different conservation efforts have made in order to save endangered species
A B C D
28. The early we leave, the sooner we will arrive.
A B C D
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
29. What a lovely baby! He really resembles his father.
A. takes for B. looks after C. takes up D. takes after
30. We oppose this war, as we would do any other war which created an environmental catastrophe.
A. pollution B. disaster C. convention D. epidemic
Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer for each of the blanks.
People (31)_______know more or less how their children would live, but now things are changing (32)_______quickly
that we don’t even know what our own lives will be like in a few years. What follows is not science fiction. It’s how experts
see the future. In the old days, you usually stopped by somewhere to buy a hamburger or pizza. Now you use your diagnostic
machine to find out which foods your body needs. If you find out you need more vegetables and less fat, your food-
preparation machine (33)_______you a salad. After lunch you go down the hall to your home office. Here you have
everything you need for doing your work. (34)_______your information screen and your computer, you almost never go into
the office any more. The information screen shows an urgent message from a co-worker in Brazil. You set the screen to
translate Portuguese (35)_______English, then you read and reply to the message.
31. A. used to B. had to C. was used to D. got used to
32. A. too B. very C. so D. such
33. A. makes B. could make C. would make D. will make
34. A. Thank to B. Thanks to C. Thank for D. Thanks for
35. A. in B. for C. into D. about
Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.
Our demand for water is constantly increasing. Every year there are more and more people in the world. Factories turn
out more and more products and need more and more water. We live in a world of water. But almost all of it – about 97% - is
in the oceans. This water is too salty to be used for drinking, farming, and manufacturing. Only about 3% of the world’s
water is fresh. Most of this water is not easily available to man because it is locked in glaciers and icecaps.
There is as much water on earth today as there ever was or will ever be. Most of the water we use finds its way to the
oceans. There, it is evaporated by the sun. It then falls back to the earth as rain. Water is used and reused again. It is never
used up. Although the world as a whole has plenty of fresh water, some regions have a water shortage. Rain does not fall
evenly over the earth. Some regions are always too dry, and others too wet. A region that usually gets enough rain may
suddenly have a serious dry spell and another region may be flooded with too much rain.
36. All of the following statements can be inferred from the text EXCEPT _______
A. We need more and more water.
B. The population of the world is increasing every year.
C. Most of the world’s water is locked in glaciers and icecaps.
D. Factories also need more water.
37. Which of the following is NOT true about the world’s water?
A. The vast majority of the world’s water is ocean (or salty) water.
B. Ocean water is salty enough to be used for drinking, farming, and manufacturing.
C. Most fresh water is locked in glaciers and icecaps.
D. The percentage of fresh water is very small.
38. What can be inferred about water?
A. The amount of water on earth is always the same. B. Water will probably be exhausted.
C. Water can be used once only. D. Most of the water we use is rain water.
39. It can be inferred from the text that ______________
A. No region in the world suffers from a lack of fresh water.
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C. The world has plenty of fresh water in comparison with salty water.
D. A region that usually gets enough rain hardly ever has a dry spell.
40. The phrasal verb “turn out” in the second line is closest in meaning to ______.
A. sell B. prove to be C. switch off D. produce

PRACTICE TEST 7
Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest.
1. A. knowledge B. forever C. journey D. action
2. A. entertainment B. information C. exploitation D. prohibit

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest.
3. A. remained B. explored C. separated D. travelled
4. A. source B. resource C. course D. colour
5. A. level B. medal C. development D. competitor

Choose the best answer to complete the sentences.

6. Great apes are in danger of becoming extinct.
A. at risk B. on the verge C. at stake D. all are correct
7. His car broke down; ________, he had to walk home.
A. however B. nevertheless C. moreover D. therefore
8. The picnic ________ because Peter has just had a traffic accident.
A. will have cancelled B. will be cancelled C. will cancel D. will be cancelling
9. I’ll lend you the money and you ________ pay me back till next month.
A. needn’t B. mustn’t C. need D. must
10. Almost half of turtles and tortoises are known_______ threatened with extinction.
A. to be B. being C. to have been D. having been
11. We've got plenty of time. We _____leave soon.
A. may B. must C. needn't D. musn't
12. -Hung: “Would you like to have dinner with me?" -Lam: " _________"
A. Yes, I'd love to B. I'm very happy C. Yes, so do I D. Yes, it is
13. It's difficult for wildlife to survive because of the global enviromental ________.
A. destruction B. endangerment C. habitat D. change
14. I can't find my book anywhere. I ______ have left it on the train. I am not sure.
A. must B. should C. might D. needn't
15. He picked ______ the book and turned page after page.
A. away B. up C. in D. on
16. The room is too dirty. It ____ now.
A. should be cleaned B. should have cleaned C. should clean D. should be cleaning
17. I have only had enough time to _____ the report before going to the meeting.
A. swallow B. chew C. dip into D. digest
18. She usually gets up whenever my alarm clock goes ............ go off = ring/ explode
A. off B. up C. by D. on
19. The earlier they come , ----------------- they can get .
A. gooder seats B. the better seats C. the gooder seats D. better seats
20. Has your father given _____smoking ?
A. off B. up C. out D. away
21. You should put ............ a helmet when riding a motorbike.
A. up B. off C. down D. on
22. Floods, earthquakes are natural ............... .
A. environments B. features C. resources D. disasters
23. Books in the home are a wonderful ------------- of knowledge and pleasure
A. source B. kind C. resource D. sort
24. ............................ , everyone wants to have them
A. Although cars cause pollution B. Because cars are the reason for pollution
C. So that cars can cause pollution D. Because of the cars’pollution

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A. when I’ll finish the work B. as soon as I will finish writing a report
C. until I have finished writing a report D. until I will finish the work
Choose the underlined part that needs correcting.
26. This broken window ought to repaired tonight .
A B C D
27. Take an umbrella with you when you go out. It must rain later.
A B C D
28. People do not know much about the need to protect rare and dangerous animals.
A B C D

Endangered (a) – dangerous (a)

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
29. Jean Henri Dunant was appalled by the almost complete lack of care for wounded soldiers.
A. dedicated B. shocked C. interested D. excited
30. I am tired because I went to bed late last night.
A. stayed up B. kept off C. put out D. brought up
Read the passage and then choose a suitable word to fill in each blank below.
Books are written to (31).............. knowledge and good books encourage the mental power . Through good books, we
learn many things .This knowledge improves our love of other people and helps us to live in (32).......... with them. We also
realize that the world is made not only for man alone but (33)........... for every creature .
Though it may be possible for us to travel throughout the world and see the things happening today, it is not possible
for us to see the things that happened in the past. Good books, however, .....(34)........ us to see the most remote regions of the
world today as well as the world ...(35)......... our ancestors lived.
31. A. gain B. have C. attain D. provide
32. A. peace B. peaceful C. peacefully D. peaceless
33. A. and B. also C. then D. later
34. A. suggest B. make C. let D. help
35. A. which B. in that C. where D. here
Read the following passage and choose the correct options.
It is often said that books are always a good friends and reading is an active mental process. Unlike TV, books make
you use your brain. By reading, you think more and become smarter. Reading improves concentration and focus. Reading
books takes brain power. It requires you to focus on what you are reading for long periods. Unlike magazines, Internet posts
or E-mails that might contain small pieces of information. Books tell the whole story. Since you must concentrate in order to
read, you will get better at concentration. Many studies show if you do not use your memory, you lose it. Reading helps you
stretch your memory muscles. Reading requires remembering details, facts and figures and in literature, plot lines, themes
and characters.
Reading is a good way to improve your vocabulary. Do you remember that when you were at elementary school you
learned how to infer the meaning of one word by reading the context of the other words in the sentence? While reading
books, especially challenging ones, you will find yourself exposed to many new words.
Reading is a fundamental skill builder. Every good course has a matching book to go with it. Why? Because books help
clarify difficult subjects. Books provide information that goes deeper than just classroom discussions. By reading more
books, you become better informed and more of an expert on the topics you read about. This expertise translates into higher
self-esteem. Since you are so well-read, people look to you for answers. Your feelings about yourself can only get better.
Books give you knowledge of other cultures and places. The more information you have got, the richer your knowledge
is. Books can expand your horizons by letting you see what other cities and countries have to offer before you visit them.
Note: muscles (n): cơ bắp self-esteem /(n): sự tự đánh giá/ plot: tình tiết, cốt truyện/ context: ngữ cảnh/expose:
phát giác/ expertise: sự thông thạo
36. Books ________.
A. are compulsory in every course B. are not needed in most of course
C. contain less information than class discussions D. make a sick patient feel better
37. Books cannot give you ________.
A. knowledge B. information C. self-esteem D. muscles
38. When you are reading a book, ________.
A. you have to read during a very long time B. you have to read small pieces of information
C. you use your brain in concentration and focus D. you lose your memory
39. Books have great influence on ________.
A. TV B. brain C. muscles D. friendship
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A. helps you to improve your vocabulary B. is only for primary pupils
C. can translate all new words D. contains a lot of difficult vocabulary

PRACTICE TEST 8
Choose the word that has different stress pattern from that of the rest
1. A. survival B. valuable C. condition D. gorilla
2. A. accurate B. protection C. subject D. surgeon
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest.
3. A. depend B. reduce C. between D. leopard
4. A. defeat B. heat C. meat D. great
5. A. worked B. stopped C. opened D. washed
Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D ) to the sentence below:
6. The committee ____________ of different people of different views.
A. composes B. comprises C. consists D. contains
7. The scientific study of life and structure of plants and animals is called__________.
A. botany B. biology C. zoology D. technology
8. Endangered animals should be well protected in their natural___________.
A. situation B. position C. habitat D. status
9. There are different ______ of books for people to read in different ways.
A. models B. styles C. sizes D. types
10. There are a lot of ______ of pollution from our modern world.
A. bases B. resources C. foundation D. sources
11. Reviewers describes this novel _____ " hard-to-put-down".
A. about B. resembles C. as D. like
12. _"Can I carry the bag for you? It seems very heavy." _" _____________. I can manage"
A. No, thanks B. You are welcome C. Sorry D. Yes, please
13. " Do you mind driving?" - " ________ "
A. Never mind, thank you B. You're welcome C. Yes, please D. I'm feeling pretty tired.
14. If the pain has gone, you _____ take any more of these tablets.
A. needn't B. should C. won't need D. have to
15. I didn't meet him yesterday. He ________ on business.
A. should go B. should have gone C. must go D. must have gone
16. The furniture was so expensive that I didn't buy it.
A. The furniture was very expensive that I didn't buy it.
B. The furniture was too expensive for me to buy.
C. The furniture was too expensive for me to buy it.
D. The furniture was too expensive that I didn't buy it.
17. As I get older, I want to travel less.
A. I’m getting older and older, so I don’t want to travel more.
B. The more I get old, the less I want to travel.
C. I don’t want to travel because of my old age.
D. The older I get, the less I want to travel.
18. Applicants must return this form by 21st March.
A. This form must been returned by applicants by 21st March.
B. This form by 21st March must be returned by applicants.
C. This form must return by 21st march by applicants.
D. This form must be returned by applicants by 21st March.   
19. In Latin America, women ……… 70 per cent of the workforce in service industries.
A. take after B. make up C. delay D. get over
20. He is reading "The Old Man and The Sea" _______ by Ernest Hemingway.
A. wrote B. writing C. written D. write
21. Please ________ the light, it’s getting dark here.
A. turn on B. turn over C. turn into D. turn off
21. Frankly speaking, your daughter does not take _________________you at all.
A. up B. along C. over D. after
22. It is a top secret. You _______ tell anyone about it.
A. mustn't B. needn't C. mightn't D. won't
23. ______ is the total value of goods and services produced by a country in one year.
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24. The classroom ____________ when the teacher arrived .
A. was being cleaned B. is cleaned C. was cleaning D. was cleaned
25. The more electricity you use, ______
A. the higher your bill will be B. the higher will be your bill
C. your bill will be higher D. the highest your bill will be
Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correcting.
26. Though the question was difficult , but she could answer it easily.
A B C D
27. Whenever she will come to see me , she always brings me a present.
A B C D
28. The more electricity you use , the more high your bill will be.
A B C D
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
29. The mission statement of the International Movement as formulated in the "Strategy 2010" document of the Federation
is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity.
A. weak and unprotected B. wealthy and famous C. poor and disabled D. deaf and mute
30. What may happen if John will not arrive in time?
A. go along B. count on C. keep away D. turn up
Read the passage and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) is the most appropriate to each blank.
Environmental pollution is a term that refers to all the (31)_____ by which man pollutes his surroundings. Man dirties
the air with gases and smoke, (32)______ the water with chemicals and other substances, and damages the soil with too many
fertilizers and (33)_______. Man also pollutes his surroundings in various other ways. Environmental pollution is one of the
most serious problems facing mankind today. Air, water, and soil are necessary to the survival of all living things. Badly
polluted air can cause illness, and (34)_____death. Polluted water kills fish and other marine life. Pollution of soil
(35)_______ the amount of land that is available for growing food. Environmental pollution also brings ugliness to man's
naturally beautiful world.
31. A. paths B. ways C. streets D. roads
32. A. damages B. provides C. contaminates D. supplies
33. A. pollution B. substances C. pesticides D. dirty
34. A. so B. moreover C. even D. therefore
35. A. grows B. makes up C. increases D. reduces
Read the following passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question.
In the beautiful highlands of Scotland, there is a lake called the Loch Ness. In these peaceful surroundings, a sea
monster known as the 'Loch Ness Monster' is said to be living in the lake. This creature, affectionately known as 'Nessie', has
been reported to be seen by many people around the lake. According to these people, Nessie looked like a creature from the
dinosaur age. It had a huge body, a small reptilian/rep’tiliәn/ head and a long neck.
Does the Loch Ness Monster really exist? No one can tell for sure. Ever since the sighting of the monster, many people
have been keeping watch at the lake, hoping to catch a glimpse [quick look] of Nessie. In 1934, a doctor, Colonel Robert
Wilson, even managed to photograph the creature. The picture revealed a creature with a long neck sticking out [nhô lên] of
the water.
Where could the Loch Ness Monster have come from? One explanation given is that the monster is a pre-historic
creature which lived in the days of the dinosaurs. While other dinosaurs have died out and become extinct, this creature has
somehow managed to adapt to its surroundings and live on !
36. What is the passage about?
A. The Lock Ness Monster B. The Pre-historical Monster C. A sea creature D. Loch Ness Lake
37. The sea monster's name is _________
A. Lock Ness B. Nessie C. Monster D. Colonel
38. It can be inferred from the passage that _________
A. Nessie is reportedly a pre-historic creature B. Nessie is a dinosaur
C. Nessie is very dangerous D. Nessie has died
39. Which statement is NOT true?
A. According to many people, the Loch Ness Monster had a small reptilian head.
B. The Loch Ness Monster like other pre-historic creatures has died out and becomes extinct.
C. It is explained that the Loch Ness Monster is a pre-historic creature which lived in the days of the dinosaurs.
D. According to many people, the Loch Ness Monster had a huge body.
40. The word ' affectionately ' in line 3 mostly means _______.
A. in an angry way B. attractively C. in a lovely way D. hatefully

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 PRACTICE TEST 9
Circle the word whose main stress is pronounced differently from that of the others.
1. A. bamboo B. encourage C. environment D. capture
2. A. inhabitant B. interpreter C. imitation D. initiate
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that the rest.
3. A. seriously B. primary C. identify D. biodiversity
4. A. described B. enjoyed C. digested D. killed
5. A. pleasure B. easy C. reading D. please
Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D for each of the following sentences.
6. This is the girl _________father owns the biggest shop in the area.
A. who B. which C. whose D. whom
7. It was midnight, _________the restaurant was still open.
A. therefore B. but C. however D. so
8. You _________smoke in here. It is against the rules.
A. mustn't B. don't have to C. needn't D. mightn't
9. I can’t find my book anywhere. I_________have left it on the train. I am not sure.
A. must B. needn’t C. should D. might
10. _________is the protection of environment and natural resources.
A. Survival B. Commerce C. Conservation D. Extinction
11. _________is one of the main causes of species extinction.
A. Pollution B. Forestation C. Population D. Exploitation
12. Almost half of turtles and tortoises are known to be threatened with _________.
A. extinct B. extinctive C. extinction D. extinctly
13. Although we are aware _________the importance of environment, we still overexploit it.
A. from B. on C. for D. of
14. Many rare animals are _________risk of extinction.
A. on B. in C. at D. with
15. Human depend _________species to provide food, clean air and water, and fertile soil for agriculture.
A. at B. on C. in D. about
16. If I had time, I _________to the beach with you this weekend.
A. will go B. will have gone C. would have gone D. would go
17. If you_________there, what would you have done?
A. were B. had been C. would be D. would have been
18. When winter comes, I _________a new coat.
A. would have bought B. buy C. will buy D. would buy
19. A: “Are you coming on Saturday?” – B: “_________________________.”
A. I’m afraid not B. I’m afraid not to C. I’m afraid to D. I’m afraid I don’t
20. - A: “____________” - B: “Certainly”
A. Welcome back! B. What are you doing there? C. I’m sorry I am late D. May I borrow a pencil, please?
21. He said he ______________ a football match the day before.
A. watch B. was watching C. had watched D. watched
22. She told her brother where she ______________ then.
A. studied B. studies C. had studied D. was studying
23. Books ......... from the library without the librarian’s agreement .
A. must be taken B. mustn’t be taken C. needn’t take D. will not take
24. The earlier they come , ----------------- they can get .
A. gooder seats B. the better seats C. the gooder seats D. better seats
25. This house was said _________ two hundred years ago.
A. to build B. that have been built C. that it built D. to have been built
Find an error in each sentence ( A, B, C or D ):
26. All the students in the class are enough good to pass the final exam.
A B C D
27. I had my motorbike repair yesterday but now it still doesn’t work.
A B C D
28. There is a language course on offer. Will you give me an advice about it?
A B C D
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
29. Childbearing is the women's most wonderful role.
A. Giving birth to a baby B. Having no child C. Bring up a child D. Educating a child
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 30. Fifty per cent of road accidents results in head injuries.
A. examines B. heals C. causes D. treats
Choose the word that best fits each space in the following passage:
Wild animals and wild places where they live are seriously (31)______ almost everywhere. One species has become
(32)_______ in each year of this century, but many hundreds are now in (33)______. Lack of (34) ______ would lead to the
rapid advance of the process of extinction. Already many kinds of wild animals have been so reduced in number that their
role in the ecosystem is forgotten.
But even more important, perhaps, the individual kinds of animals and plants, whole habitats are in danger of
vanishing: marshes are being drained, and the world forests, especially the tropical forests are being cut down to
( 35)_______man’s need of timber and paper.
31. A.protected B. used C. rescued D. threatened
32. A. valuable B. extinct C. endangered D. dangerous
33. A. beauty B. preservation C. danger D. peace
34. A. attention B. care C. look D. ignorance
35. A. reduce B. help C. satisfy D. supply
Read this passage and choose the best given answer A, B, C or D for each question:
The first system of communication of animals is natural. Many kinds of animals have ways of communicating with
each other. And one of the most interesting examples is that of bees. These insects communicate with each other by dancing.
The most important kind of dance that they do is concerned with food. They get their food from flowers, of course, from
plants and trees. When a bee has found some food, it returns to the other bees and can give them three basic kinds of
information about the food: which direction it is in, whether it is nearby or a long way away, and whether it is good to eat or
poisonous.
The other kind of system of communication of animals is artificial. It means animals learn it; in this case, they learn
from man. Several famous experiments have been carried out with chimpanzees, trying to teach them human language.
One of these experiments was done with a chimpanzee called Sarah. Sarah was taught to understand a system of
symbols which represented words. The symbols were cut out of coloured plastic, and each different shape stood for a
different word. For example, a red square stood for “banana”, Sarah’s favorite fruit. Soon Sarah could not only understand
words, but even sentences. She could obey orders: if her human friends put down the symbols for “apple in cup”, she would
put the apple in the cup. Later, she began giving the scientists orders – she was writing her own sentences, and she got upset
if the scientists did not obey her. We do not yet know whether chimpanzees will ever learn to use language to communicate
as freely as human beings do, but the results so far suggest that this is at least a possibility.
36. According to the passage, bees ____________________________________.
A. learn to communicate B. are born to be able to communicate
C. are the most interesting animals D. communicate with each other by flying
37. From the passage, we can conclude that bees are _____________________.
A. so selfish as to let other bees share the bad food B. so selfish as to look for food for themselves
C. so hardworking that they dance all the time D. so smart that they know where the food is
38. The experiment done with Sarah is an example of ____________________.
A. animals with natural system of communication B. animals able to communicate with humans
C. animals possible to use language as humans D. animals with a system of communication worked out by
humans
39. The results of the experiment with chimpanzees show the possibility to teach animals _____.
A. how to use language freely B. how to give orders
C. how to obey orders D. how to understand words and sentences
40. The phrase “concerned with” is closest in meaning to ________________.
A. interested in B. responsible for C. related to D. joined to

PRACTICE TEST 10
Circle the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
1. A. signs B. survives C. profits D. becomes
2. A. spectrum B. species C. specify D. special
3. A. concerned B.conducted C. confided D. rejected
Circle the word whose main stress is pronounced differently from that of the others.
4. A. endangered B. commercial C. vulnerable D. extinction
5. A. imaginary B. biography C. scientific D. impressive
Choose the right word or phrase that best completes the sentence.
6. We__________open the lion's cage. It is contrary to Zoo regulations.
A. mustn't B. should C. needn't D. must
7. These children __________so much that they feel very tired and bored.
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 A. are made to study B. are made to be studied C. are made study D. are making to study
8. The light went out while I __________dinner.
A. have B. am having C. have had D. was having
9. The picnic __________because Peter has just had a traffic accident.
A. will have cancelled B. will be cancelled C. will cancel D. will be canceling
10. We had a wonderful holiday__________the bad weather.
A. because of B. despite C. though D. because
11. To become a novelist, you need to be __________.
A. imagination B. imaginative C. imaginarily D. imagine
12. Ann: "What do you usually do on Sundays?" - Mary: "__________."
A. I'm not doing anything B. I usually sleep until noon
C. I'd be sleeping all day D. I used to drive to work
13. His car broke down; __________, he had to walk home.
A. however B. nevertheless C. moreover D. therefore
14. Peter: "Be careful ! " - Marry: "__________."
A. I will B. Thank you. C. What a pity! D. Yes, I am
15. The office photocopier needs to __________.
A. be fixed B. fixing C. fixes D. fixed
16. __________I have a day off tomorrow? - Of course not. We have a lot of things to do.
A. Need B. May C. Will D. Must
17. Hunting for meat and burning forests for soil cause__________to wildlife.
A. organization B. contamination C. protection D. destruction
18. Ann: “ What do you think about detective stories?” Tim : “....................., they are good for teenagers.”
A. That is right B. Yes C. No problem D. In my opinion
19. Peter: “I think women will not be paid as much as men will.” Mary : “....................women are now equal to men.”
A. It’s nice of you to say so B. Not yet C. What nonsense! D.
Don’t mention it
20. Women in the past were ............dependent on their husbands and fathers
A. economic B. economically C.economical D.economy
21. Books are still a cheap way to get ............... and entertainment.
A. information B. informative C. inform D.informant
22. ________ the weather is, _________ I feel.
A. The warm / the good B. The warmer / the better C. Warmer / better D. The warmest / the best
23. Please………………..this application form and post it.
A. fill in B. gave up C. turn down D. look after
24. He wouldn’t have failed his exams _______ he hadn’t been ill.
A. unless B. in case C. if D. although
25. She was able to carry ________ all the tasks assigned to her.
A. out B. away C. on D. off
Choose the words or phrases that are not correct in Standard English.
26. I don't think I can get the job because of there are many applicants for it.
A B C D
27. Your question can only answer by an excellent student.
A B C D
28. Peter likes to play the volleyball, but he is not a good player.
A B C D
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
29. They decided to postpone their journey till the end of the month because of the epidemic.
A. . take up B. turn round C. put off D. do with
30. The aims of the Association of Southeast Asia include the evolvement of economic growth, social progress, cultural
development among its members, and the promotion of regional peace.
A. goals B. organizations C. missions D. plans
Read the passage and choose the word that best fits each blank:
Nearly all the discoveries that have been made through the ages can be found in books. The invention of the book is
one of humankind’s greatest achievements, the (31)____of which cannot be overestimated. Books are very adaptable
providing us with both entertainment and (32)____. The production of books began in Ancient Egypt, though not in a form
that is recognizable to us today.
The books read by the Romans, however, have some (33)____to the ones we read now. Until the (34)___ of the 15 th
century, in Europe, all books were written by hand. They were often beautifully illustrated and always rare and expensive.
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With printing came the possibility of cheap, large-scale publication and distribution of books, making (35)___ more
widespread and accessible.
31. A. importance B. importantly C. important D. more important
32. A. news B. information C. facts D. data
33. A. alike B. likeness C. similarities D. same
34. A. center B. core C. heart D. middle
35. A.mind B. knowledge C. brain D. awareness
Read the passage and choose the correct answer:
We are all slowly destroying the earth. The seas and rivers are too dirty to swim in. There is so much smoke in the air
that it is unhealthy to live in many of the world’s cities. In one well-known city, for example, poisonous gases from cars
pollute the air so much that traffic policemen have to wear oxygen masks.
We have cut down so many trees that there are now vast areas of wasteland all over the world. As a result, farmers in
parts of Africa cannot grow enough to eat. In certain countries in Asia there is too little rice. Moreover, we do not take
enough care of the countryside. Wild animals are quickly disappearing. For instance, tigers are rare in India now because we
have killed too many for them to survive. However, it isn’t enough simply to talk about the problem. We must act now before
it is too late to do anything about it. Join us now. Save the Earth. This is too important to ignore.
36. How are the seas and rivers nowadays ?
A. are contaminated B. are less dirty than they used to be
C. are dirty enough to swim in D cannot be swum in
37. What do traffic policemen have to do, in one well known city ?
A. They have to pollute the air B. They have to cut down many trees.
C. They have to wear oxygen masks D. A and C are correct
38. Why do farmers in parts of Africa and Asia not grow enough to eat ?
A. Because many trees have been polluted
B. Because there are large areas of land that can’t be used
C. Because there is too little rice
D. Because people cut down many trees
39. Wild animals are_________________.
A. So rare that they can’t survive. B. being protected from natural environment.
C. killed so many that they can’t live in the forests. D. in danger from extinction
40. What’s the best title for the passage ?
A. Conservation B. Save the Earth C. The Environment D. Protect the nature

PRACTICE TEST 11
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
1. A. destroyed B. damaged C. endangered D. provided
2. A. extinction B. primary C. animal D. classify
3. A. construction B. commercial C. climate D. protect
Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from that of the others.
4. A. although B. throughout C. therefore D. until
5. A. advance B. disaster C. government D. society
Choose the word that best fits each blank.
6. We have plenty of time for doing the work. We _______ be hurried.
A. mustn't B. shouldn't C. needn't D. mightn’t
7. There are _______ ways to protect the environment.
A. a lot B. a great deal of C. a number of D. much
8. Pollution is one of the main _______ of species extinction.
A. abilities B. causes C. reasons D. results
9. "I don't think it will rain at all today, do you?" "No, I _____ so".
A. think not B. not think C. don’t think D. do think not
10. A girl _______ answered the phone told me you were out.
A. who B. what C. whose D. whom
11. After he _______ in a factory he opened a small business.
A. has worked B. had worked C. would work D. was working
12. The boy was able to learn English, _______ he is very lazy.
A. however B. therefore C. so D. but
13. People who live in or near endangered animals’habitats _______ wildlife product for their livelihood.
A. take care of B. rely on C. pay attention to D. think of
14. Those letters ________ now. You can do the typing later.
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15. I have been looking……….for this book for months, and at last I have found it.
A. over B. up C. for D. at
16. It is becoming____________ to find a job.
A. harder and hard B. harder than C. harder and harder D. hard and hard
17. I _____ understand this letter. Will you translate it for me?
A. needn’t B. can’t C. shouldn’t D. mustn’t
18. The more electricity you use, ______
A. the higher your bill will be B. the higher will be your bill
C. your bill will be higher D. the highest your bill will be
19. “Oh, I’m really sorry!” ~ “_____________________.”
A. It was a pleasure” B. That’s all right C. Thanks D. Yes, why?
20. Her eyes are red and puffy. She ……… a lot last night.
A. must cry B. must have cried C. might cry D. can have cried
21. The Vietnamese participants took ____ in the 14th Asian Games with great enthusiasm.
A. part B. role C. notice D. notes
22. Swimming is one of the ____ sports.
A. mountainous B. racing C. aquatic D. running
23. Tom ________ his glass window while he ___________ it last Sunday.
A. broke / was cleaning B. is breaking / is cleaning C. broke / has cleaned D. has broken / has cleaned
24. . He is reading "The Old Man and The Sea" _______ by Ernest Hemingway.
A. wrote B. writing C. written D. write
25. David :" Why don't we go out? You looked tired." Tom:"_______________."
A. Not my problem B. Not at all C. Let's do it D. Thanks
Choose the underlined word that needs correction:
26. Have you ever read any novels writing by Jack London?
A B C D
27. People respected him because he was a honest man.
A B C D
28. There are thousands of kinds of bacteria, many of whom are beneficial.
A B C D
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
29. The ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) is an agreement by the member nations of ASEAN concerning local
manufacturing in all ASEAN countries.
A. progressing B. producing C. combining D. aiming
30. It took me a very long time to recover from the shock of her death.
A. turn off B. take on C. get over D. keep up with
Read the passage and make the correct choice:
In the 1960s the women's liberation movement (31) _____ suddenly into the public consciousness and quickly grew
into (32) _____ largest social movement in the history of the United States. Women's liberation movement was a
continuation of the 19th-century women's rights movement. The movement's major achievement has included not only legal,
economic, and political gains (33) _____ also has changed the ways in which people live, dress, dream of their future, and
make a living. About health, for example, many male physicians and hospital have made major improvements in the
treatment of women; more and more women have become doctors and succeeded (34) _____ their medical research; and
diseases such as breast cancer, which affects many women, now receive better funding and treatment, thanks to women's
efforts. Feminists have insisted that violence against women become a political issue. The women's liberation movement has
also made changes in education: curricula and textbooks have been written to promote equal opportunity for girls and
women; more and more female students are admitted to universities and professional schools.
The women's liberation movement brought about a radical [basic] change in society (35) _____ it took a decade for the
movement to reach women's awareness.
31. A. dated B. originated C. introduced D. burst
32. A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
33. A. with B. either C. and D. but
34. A. in B. to C. for D. with
35. A. because B. if only C. as D. although
Read the following passage and choose the correct answer.
It’s always thought that women are the second class in citizen, and men are the first. There is not a real equality of
opportunity for men and women. Years ago, people were living in a man- dominated society. Women had to obey their
husbands and fathers absolutely. Women’s place was in the kitchen and women’s work was housework. In many places,
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women were not even allowed to go to school. Women had no rights, even the right to choose a husband for themselves. Men
usually occupied high positions in society so they thought they were more intelligent and important than women. Men
considered women their property. Sometimes, women were mistreated by their husbands and suffered this as a fate. Many
parents did not even want to have female children.
Thanks to the women’s liberation movement, women have nowadays proved that they are equal to men on every aspect. An
average woman has weaker muscles than an average man but she may be as intelligent as him. Women can do everything that men
can and women can do one thing that no men can; they produce children.
36. In a man- dominated society, _______.
A. women were the first class. B. women had no rights.
C. women were respected by men. D. women got a good education.
37. Years ago, women’s place was _______.
A. in society B. at school C. in the Congress D. in the kitchen
38. In a man- dominated society, men regarded women as their _______.
A. property B. queen C. great love D. housework
39. In a man- dominated society, _______.
A. all parents expected to have daughters. B. most parents liked girl babies.
C. most parents did not want to have daughters. D. most parents did not like sons.
40. Nowadays, women have proved that they are _______ men.
A. more intelligent than B. more important than C. stronger than D. equal to

PRACTICE TEST 12
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
1. A. established B. worked C. stretched D. invented
2. A. helps B. provides C. documents D. laughs
3. A. determine B. combine C. sunshine D. underline
Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in the following questions.
4. A. rapidly B. possible C. medical D. opponent
5. A. resource B. wildlife C. defend D. neglect
Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.
6. “How much time do you spend reading a week?” - “ ________________”
A. It’s 2 o’clock B. 2 hours a day C. Once upon a time D. Twice a week
7. “Let’s go to the movie now.” – “Oh, ________”
A. Good idea! B. I don’t C. Why's that? D. I need it
8. Mary always takes great care_______ her children.
A. for B. of C. to D. with
9. We are going to _______.
A. have our house to be decorated B. have our house be decorated
C. get our house being redecorated D. have our house redecorated
10. He performed very well in the interview; _______ , he didn’t get the job.
A. since b. but C. therefore D. however
11. _______ we had planned everything carefully, a lot of things went wrong.
A. Although B. Despite C. Because D. Because of
12. You _______ wash those potatoes. They’ve already been washed.
A. must B. mustn’t C. should D. needn’t
13. You won’t pass the examination _______ you study more.
A. unless B. as long as C. if D. whether
14. He was often made _______ milk by his mother.
A. drink B. drinks C. to drink D. drunk
15. My bicycle _______ last night.
A. was stolen B. stolen C. was stealing D. stole
16. When I came to the party, Sally and Tom _______.
A. were dancing B. are dancing C. have danced D. have been dancing
17. What’s the name of the man _______ car you borrowed?
A. who B. which C. that D. whose
18. The more electricity you use, _______ your bill will be.
A. the highest B. the more high C. higher D. the higher
19. If I had enough money, I _______.
A. will buy a good dictionary B. will have bought a good
dictionary
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20. "How long are you going to stay?" - Susan asked George _______.
A. how long was he going to stay. B. that how long he has gone to stay.
C. how long you were going to stay. D. how long he was going to stay.
21. Mary will have finished all her work ………………….
A. until her boss will return B. as soon as her boss returned
C. by the time her boss returns D. when he-r boss will return
22. You are not allowed _______ a car until you are 17.
A. drive B. driving C. driven D. to drive
23. The reviewer _____ Marthew’s new novel as a new style of modern science fiction.
A. digested B. described C. chewed D. drew
24. The main goals of UNICEF are to support and fund for the most _________children- victims of wars, disasters, and
extreme poverty.
A. disadvantage B. disadvantaging C. disadvantaged D. disadvantageous
25. Mr. Tam gets lung cancer so he has to_________ smoking.
A. take off B. give off C. put off D. give up
Choose the underlined part that need correcting.
26. The room is such dirty that it needs cleaning immediately.
A B C D
27. My father, that has a special craze for cars, has just bought another sports car.
A B C D
28. Unless you don’t give up eating so much meat, you will continue to put on weight.
A B C D
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
29. Being listed as an endangered species can have negative effect since it could make a species more desirable for
collectors and poachers.
A. awareness B. preservation C. support D. impact
30. The organization was established in 1950 in the USA.
A. come around B. set up C. made out D. put on

Reading the passage and choose the best option to complete each blank.
TEENAGERS AND SPORT
It’s quite rare to meet teenagers who don’t like sports. When you are young, you know how important (31) ________to
do physical exercise if you want to be healthy and strong, and for that reason you often concentrate on just one sport with so
(32) _________enthusiasm that in the end you can’t live without it. The problem is, though, that as you grow up you have
less and less spare time. At your age you have to study harder if you want to get good marks to go to university, with perhaps
only one afternoon a week to do any sport. This happens just when you at the best (33) _______for many sports, such as
gymnastics and swimming. By the time you finish all your studies you will probably be too old to be really good at sports
like those, but if you spend enough time on (34) ________while you are young, then one day you will find that you are very
good at your sport but too old to study, and you will find it (35) ________to get a good job. Somehow, it doesn’t seem fair.
31. A. this is B. you are C. it is D. things are
32. A. more B. many C. great D. much
33. A. moment B. age C. period D. time
34. A. training B. preparing C. taking D. sporting
35. A. possibly B. possible C. impossibly D. impossible

Read the passage and choose the best option to complete each of the sentences below.
The Galapagos Islands in the Pacific Ocean are one of the natural wonders of the world. The Galapagos are home to
many rare animals, such as giant tortoises, sea birds and dolphins.The islands first became famous in 1859 when Charles
Darwin wrote about them in his book, On The Origin of Species. When Darwin visited the islands, he found there a key to
that great mystery of mysteries - the first appearance of new life on this earth.
Today the islands belong to Ecuador, and 97% of the area is a national park. However, despite this protection, the park
is in danger. The most serious threat comes from illegal fishing, which is slowly destroying marine life. Every day, illegal
nets trap and kill sharks, pelicans and dolphins. Another threat comes from animals brought over by people who have come
to live on the islands. Dogs and cats eat the sea birds, and rats and pigs eat turtle eggs. Although tourism is seen as a positive
thing, it too has caused problems.
Today the Galapagos is still a wonderful place, but how long will this last? The answer lies in the attitude of everyone
who can make a contribution - the Galapagos belongs to the whole world.
36. What is the main topic of the passage?
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 A. Charles Darwin, the father of biology B. Ecuador and its wonderland
C. Wildlife in the Galapagos Islands D. The Galapagos, a place to protect
37. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT TRUE about Charles Darwin?
A. He brought over new species to the islands.
B. He himself paid a visit to the islands.
C. He wrote about the Galapagos in his book.
D. He found that the islands played important part in his discoveries.
38. According to the passage, marine life on the islands is threatened by __________.
A. tourism B. alien animals C. illegal fishing D. scientific research
39. It can be inferred from the passage that tourism has caused problems __________.
A. and should be stopped B. because it is seen as positive C. but it is thriving D. although it helps
40. The writer's purpose in writing this passage is __________.
A. raise people's awareness of wildlife issues
B. recommend people to come to the islands
C. blame Ecuador's government for the threats to wildlife
D. show admiration to Darwin's research on the islands

PRACTICE TEST 13
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
1. A. filled B. missed C. talked D. watched
2. A. chair B. cheap C. chemist D. child
3. A. micro B. primary C. kind D. admit
Choose the word that has a different stress pattern from the others.
4. A. success B. support C. industry D. attract
5. A. facility B. conference C. vulnerable D. temporary
Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.
6. Nam sang very_________ at my birthday party last night.
A. beautifully B. beautify C. beauty D. beautiful
7. The newspaper is a common means of _________.
A. communicative B. communicating C. communication D. communicated
8. I couldn’t find John at the party last night. If I _________ him, we’d have been happy.
A. meet B. met C. had met D. have met
9. While I _________ T.V last night, a mouse ran across the floor.
A. watch B. watched C. am watching D. was watching
10. That Pop star, _________ name is on everyone’s lips, is organizing an international charity concert.
A. whose B. whom C. that D. which
11. My sister didn’t get the job _________ she has all the necessary qualifications.
A. therefore B. although C. however D. despite
12. John doesn’t work _________ his brother.
A. as hard as B. as hardly as C. more hardly than D. much hard than
13. The flight was delayed _________ the heavy fog.
A. because of B. in spite of C. despite D. instead of
14. Summer is coming. It gets _________.
A. hot and hot B. hotter and hotter C. more and more hot D. the least hot
15. Do not go anywhere _________ I come back.
A. since B. until C. while D. as long as
16. Larry asked me _________ to his birthday party the day before.
A. why had I not come B. why I didn't come C. why hadn't I come D. why I had not come
17. SEA Games 22 were held in Vietnam _________ December, 2003.
A. since B. in C. at D. on
18. Remember to _________ your best clothes for the interview.
A. wear out B. put on C. show up D. fill in
19. Nowadays women have the same legal and _________ rights as men do.
A. politics B. politician C. political D. politicians
20. You won’t be allowed to work here_________ you show your qualification.
A. since B. unless C. for D. while
21. He told us to use a dictionary to look_________ anything we didn’t understand.
A. up B. for C. after D. at
22. A: - “This job is time-consuming, I think.” B: - “_________”
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 A. Absolutely! B. Thank you! C. Anytime! D. Another time, perhaps.
23. Being a student of this school, you_________wear a uniform.
A. must B. mustn't C. needn't D. will have to
24. ASEAN press praised the great _______ of Vietnamese athletes at the 22nd SEA Games.
A. sports B. sportsmanship C. sporting D. sportsman
25. We are going to have a picnic to Nairobi National Park. ______ you join us?
A. Will B. Must C. Should D. Needn’t

Choose the underlined part that need correcting.

26. She is looking forward to go to France to visit her relatives there.
A B C D
27. The man whom is standing over there is my teacher
A B C D
28. Daisy has such many things to do that she has no time to go out.
A B C D
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions
29. Some wild animals are in danger in this region.
A. dangerous B. likely to cause harm C. likely to be extinct D. predators
30. Humans depend on species diversity to provide food, clean air and water, and fertile soil for agriculture.
A. destruction B. contamination C. fertilizer D. variety
Reading the passage and choose the best option to complete each blank.
Today we think of a book (31)___ a volume of many sheets of paper containing texts, illustrations, photographs, etc.
Because of their durability and portability, the main uses of books are to (32)____and distribute information. In ancient
times, people wrote on clay tablets, wood or bamboo tablets tied with cord, or book rolls to store information. Later, with the
invention of paper, the Chinese had the first book (33)____Jingangjing (Diamond Sutra) printed in AD 868. In the 20 th
century, (34)____ the challenge from other media such as radio or television and computer, books continue to be a primary
means for dissemination of knowledge, for instruction and pleasure in skills and arts, and for (35)____ storage of human’s
experience.
31. A. as B. for C. with D. from
32. A. reserve B. explain C. prevent D. preserve
33. A. calling B. called C. to call D. calls
34. A. although B. despite C. instead D. because of
35. A. a B. the C. this D. other
Read the passage and choose the best option to complete each of the sentences below.
The modern Olympic Games began again in 1896. They takes place every four years. They cannot be held in a country
which is at war, and during the two world wars there were no Olympic Games. During the Olympic Games there are
competitions in many kinds of sports. They are, for example, running, jumping, athletics, swimming, boxing, basketball,
football and others.
The Winter Olympic Games took place in 1924, and now they also takes place every four years. At the Winter Games,
many countries take part in competitions in skiing, skating, ice hockey and other winter sports. The sportsmen who take
first, second, and third places receive gold, silver and bronze medals. The Olympic Games are very popular. All the lovers of
sports watch the games on TV and many of them come to see them from all over the world. The Olympic Games really help
strengthen world peace and friendship.
36. The Olympic Games are organized _________.
A. every year B. every four years
C. in the winter D. in a country which is at war
37. The Winter Olympic Games were first held _________.
A. in 1896 B. during the two world wars
C. four years ago D. in 1924
38. The sportsman who comes second in a competition receives _________.
A. no medal B. a gold medal C. a silver medal D. a bronze medal
39. The Olympic Games _________.
A. bring about peace and friendship B. help strengthen the hostility among countries
C. are held only for winter games D. are not known by all the lovers of sports
40. The phrase ‘take part in’ can be replaced by_________.
A. enter B. be interested in C. like D. refuse

PRACTICE TEST 14
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
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 1. A. honesty B. hour C. honor D. hair
2. A. remove B. wet C. below D. decide
3. A. waste B. steam C. press D. sugar
Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from that of the rest:
4. A. collaboration B. possibility C. technological D. probability
5. A. environment B. impossible C. variety D. valuable
Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.
6. Peter: “It’s very kind of you to help me.” Mike: “_______”
A. Certainly B. Not at all C. I’m afraid I’m not D. Yes, that’s right
7. Ann: “ What shall we do this evening ?” Bob: “_______”
A. Let’s go out for dinner. B. Oh, that’s good ! C. No problem. D. I went out for dinner.
8. Daisy: “ I’m taking my end-of-term examination tomorrow.” Tim: “_______ !”
A. Good luck B. Good day C. Good time D. Good chance
9. You _______ play loud music at night. The neighbors will call the police.
A. mustn’t B. needn’t C. might not D. couldn’t
10. She came into the room while they _______ television.
A. watched B. have watched C. are watching D. were watching
11. I’ve been in this city for a long time. I _______ here sixteen years ago.
A. have come B. was coming C. came D. had come
12. The man advised me _______ little coffee.
A. drink B. to drink C. drank D. drinking
13. The house is old and it needs _______.
A. to paint B. painting C. painted D. being painted
14. The manager _______ signed the contract has been transferred to another company.
A. whom B. who C. whose D. which
15. My daughter is _______ young to go to school.
A. very B. too C. so D. enough
16. We arrived _______ to have some coffee before class.
A. enough early B. early enough C. too early D. early too
17. My father tells me to give _______ smoking.
A. up B. off C. of D. out
18. My brother is interested in doing _______ research.
A. scientific B. science C. scientist D. scientifically
19. If there weren’t the pull of the earth, everyone _______ of the same weight.
A. would be B. is C. will be D. are
20. _______ from several countries competed in many Olympic Games.
A. Singers B. Athletes C. Painters D. Workers
21. “Don’t forget to feed the chicken twice a day.” He said.
A. He said don’t forget to feed the children twice a day. B. He told not to forget to feed the
chicken twice a day.
C. He reminded me to feed the chicken twice a day. D. He suggested me to feed the chicken twice a day.
22. _______, he wouldn’t have missed the train.
A. If he listened to me B. Unless she had listened to me
C. If he had listened to me D. If he didn’t listen
23. The more cigarettes you smoke, the ________you will die.
A. soonest B. more soon C. sooner D. as soon
24. The Red Cross gives medical aid and other help to ___________ of major disasters all over the world.
A. prisoners B. victims C. civilians D. soldiers
25. The meeting was successful because many people ___________
A. turned on B. turned off C. turned down D. turned up

Choose the underlined part that needs correcting.

26. Our form teacher told us not talk when the teachers were explaining the lesson.
A B C D
27. When he will come to see me tomorrow, I will tell him the truth.
A B C D
28. You can look after the new words in the dictionary.
A B C D
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions
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A. bill B. menu C. help D. food
30. When being interviewed, you should concentrate on what the interviewer is saying or asking you.
A. be related to B. be interested in C. pay all attention to D. express interest to

Reading the passage and choose the best option to complete each blank.
Doctors say that regular aerobic exercise leads to a healthier heart. Jogging, (31)_____, riding a bicycle, and other
aerobic exercises lower the risk of heart disease. In one kind of heart disease, fatty stuff called plaque builds up in blood
vessels (32)_____ to the heart. Aerobic exercise helps prevent this buildup. Aerobic exercise also (33)_____ the heart
and lungs stronger.
Doctors say you (44)______ do 20 to 30 minutes of aerobic exercise at least three times a week. You need
(35)______ hard enough to get your heart beating faster than normal. You can feel your heart beating. You can use two
fingers to feel a beat, or pulse, in your wrist or neck.
31. A. walking B. walk C. walks D. walked
32. A. which goes B. that going C. which to go D. going
33. A. made B. makes C. making D. make
34. A. would B. must C. should D. have to
35. A. to exercise B. exercising C. exercise D. exercised

Read the passage and choose the best option to complete each of the sentences below.
Music is a very important part of our lives. Music is for dancing, drinking, eating, loving and thinking. Some songs
reminds us of our childhood or youth. Others remind us of the people we love. Many important occasions, like weddings and
funerals have special music. Every nation has a national song like the American “The Star- Spangled Banner”. In the U.S,
high schools and colleges have school songs, too. Music is a part of the history of America. It expresses the problems and
feelings of its people. When the years pass, the music grows and changes.
Modern science has also changed music. Inventions like records, radio, movies, electric instruments, tape recorders and
video have changed the way we play and listen to music. They have helped to make music an important form of international
communication.
American music, from the earliest folk songs to modern “pop”, is known around the world. Music is one of America’s
most important exports. It brings the people of the world together. Even when people can not understand the same language,
they can share the same music. Many people learn and practise English by singing songs. Understanding American music can
help you understand American people, their history and culture.
36. What is true about “The Star- Spangled Banner”?
A. It is played in weddings. B. It is liked by every nation
C. It is the U.S national song. D. It is one of the American school songs.
37. According to the passage, music is changed thanks to the invention of the following except ______.
A. videos B. electric instruments
C. tape recorders D. international communication
38. The words exports in the last paragraph is nearest in meaning to _______
A. things that can be bought. B. things that can be sold
C. things that can be enjoyed D. things that can be changed
39. What is the earliest form of music in America ?
A. School music B. national music C. folk music D. pop music
40. What can be the title for this article ?
A. An introduction to American music B. The development of American music
C. The history of American music D. The future of American music

PRACTICE TEST 15
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest.
1. A. sandy B. society C. mystery D. supply
2. A. explored B. entered C. remained D. balanced
3. A. both B. death C. without D. healthy
Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from that of the other three.
4. A. outstanding B. vulnerable C. enthusiast D. biologist
5. A. habitat B. tableland C. sociable D. expedition
Choose the correct answer to each of the following questions.
6. The plane to Singapore takes ________ at six o’clock.
A. up B. off C. on D. out
7. All the schools in the city were closed because of an ________ of flu.
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8. It started to rain heavily_________ we decided to stay at home.
A. so B. but C. however D. although
9. The Vietnamese were very satisfied with excellent performances of young and_______athletes.
A. energetic B. energy C. energetically D. energize
10. Synchronized swimming has been an official event___________1984.
A. in B. for C. since D. in the year
11. Government has ___________ laws to protect wildlife from commercial trade and over hunting.
A. pass B. given C. enacted D. enforced
12. People __________ prevent pollution of the rivers before it gets worse.
A. could B. must C. need D. had to
13. A: “Shall I open the window?” B: “ ________”
A. No, please B. No, not me C. Yes, please D. Yes, you shall
14. One of the most effective ways to protect the environment is ______.
A. conservatory B. conservatism C. conservationist D. conservation
15. Those who don’t obey the traffic rules ________strictly.
A. must be fined B. should be punish C. will fine D. have to fine
16. Chemical wastes from factories are __________ that cause serious damage to species habitat.
A. pollutes B. pollutants C. pollution D. polluters
17. You’d better leave early. __________, the more chance you can get a good seat.
A. The earlier you leave B. The early you leave
C. The more early you leave D. The earliest you leave
18. ________ in order to save endangered species.
A. Efforts have made through different conservation B. Efforts have been made with different conservation
C. Different conservation efforts have been made D. They have been made different conservation efforts.\
19. " Would you like some coffee, Mike ?"
A. Jane wanted to know whether Mike like coffee. B. Jane asked Mike to make her some coffee.
C. Jane offered to make some coffee for Mike. D. Jane suggested drinking some coffee.
20. No player except _________ can hold the ball with both hands.
A. the striker B. the goalie C. the referee D. the defender
21. She is totally ___________ to her work.
A. dedicated B. dedicate C. dedicating D. dedicates
22. Many modern medicines are derived ________plants and animals.
A. on B. for C. from D. in
23. It’s difficult for wildlife to survive because of the global environmental ________.
A. deterioration B. endangerment C. change D. destruction
24. Don’t make too much noise. You may ________the baby up.
A. wake B. get up C. break D. ask
25. Lan gave you a letter to post. You ________forget to post it.
A. must B. mustn’t C. needn’t D. may
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
26. The more you learn, the most you know about the wor
A B C D
27. The plant will die if you won’t water it every day.
A B C D
28. The computer's memory is the place where a great number of information is stored.
A B C D
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions
29. Many species have become extinct each year before biologists can identify them.
A. destroy B. . drain C. endanger D. discover
30. Many schools provide environmental education to increase students' awareness of conservation needs.
A. effort B. benefit Cexploitation D. knowledge
Read the following passage and choose the correct word for each of the blanks.
Wild animals play an important part in the (31) ____of nature and supply us with many important products. Birds and
other small animals help (32) ____insects. Wild animals provide food and hobby too. Furthermore, they (33)____ our
surroundings more interesting. Uncontrolled hunting has destroyed a lot of wildlife and people have also harmed animals
such as the passenger pigeon which disappeared completely.
Others including the whooping cranes, the blue whale and the American alligator are in danger of dying out.
Sometimes it is necessary to keep animals from (34) ______ too plentiful. For example, rabbits and such rodents as ground
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of their prey.
(whooping cranes: large N American bird , alligator: American or chinese crocodile, predators: annimals that kill and eat
others, prey: animal or bird food)
31. A. world B. balance C. activity D. appearance
32. A. control B. delete C. develop D. remove
33. A. do B. let C. make D. change
34. A. developing B. reaching C. becoming D. changing
35. A. great B. too C. big D. also

Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.
Vietnam officially became a full member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on July 28,1995.
Since then, Vietnam has worked together with other ASEAN member countries to reinforce regional cooperation and made
great contributions to maintaining peace, stability and reconciliation in the region. (reconciliation: hòa giải/ reinforce:
strenghten or make stronger)
In the past years in the ASEAN, Vietnam has reaped {obtain) many successes in all social and economic fields. The
country has gradually restructured its administrative apparatus to suit a market economy and to integrate into the international
community. Vietnam has made a good impression on ASEAN countries with its achievements in economic development
especially in hunger eradication and poverty alleviation. ASEAN countries' investment into Vietnam has also increased
sharply. With a high economic growth rate averaging seven percent each year, Vietnam has been able to decrease economic
gap slightly with Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines and Brunei.
In addition, Vietnam actively works to integrate culturally and socially with the Southeast Asian region while
preserving its own cultural features. Thirteen is not a long period for such an important political event but what has been
achieved in relations between Vietnam and the association is creating splendid prospect for the future.
36. Which is the best title of the passage?
A. Vietnam-ASEAN: a decade of companionship and development.
B. Vietnam's achievements in relation with the ASEAN community.
C. Vietnam's contributions to ASEAN's development.
D. How Vietnam joined ASEAN.
37. How long has Vietnam been a full member of ASEAN?
A. For the past few years. B. For a decade. C. Since 1995. D. As long as Singapore.
38. That Vietnam_______ is an example of Vietnam's achievement in economy.
A. succeeds in the program of “hunger eradication and poverty alleviation”
B. reinforces regional cooperation with other ASEAN member countries
C. Vietnam reaches seven percent each year in economic investments
D. Vietnam official became a full member of ASEAN
39. Which information is not given in the passage?
A. Culture is an aspect which Vietnam has focused on as an ASEAN member
B. Vietnam has played an important part in maintaining peace in the region.
C. Joining ASEAN was an important political event to Vietnam.
D. Singapore has invested a lot in the Vietnamese market.
40. Which word means “an end to a disagreement and the start of a good relationship again”?
A. Stability B. Eradication C. Reconciliation D. Impression

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