I.

MULTIPLE CHOICE
Mark the letterA, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part
differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following
questions.
1. A. intermediate B. immediate C. medium D. medicine
2. A. bury B. hurry C. hungry D. thunder
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the
other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following
question.
3. A. convenient B. encourage C. material D. modernize
4. A. television B. decoration C. introduction D. expectation
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
5. My father used to giving me some good advice whenever I had a problem.
A. giving B. some good C. whenever D. a problem
6. The better you are at English, more chance you have to get a job
withinternational
organizations.
A. better B. are at C. more chance D. get a job
7. There aredifferences and similarities between Vietnamese and American
culture.
A. There are B. and similarities C. Vietnamese D. culture
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
8._________ I were you, I would take a taxi to the airport.
A. If B. Unless C. Because D. When
9. The boy _________ eyes are brown is my friend.
A. who B. whom C. which D. whose
10. I'm going to have my house_________ this weekend.
A. redecorates B. redecorated C. redecorating D. redecorate
11. Paul was_________ disappointed with his examination results that he was sad
all week.
A. too B. enough C. so D. such
12.I wish I _________ a car. I'm tired of catching the bus to work every day.
A. had had B. had C. have D. will have
13. She said that she had been doing her homework _________ 8 0'clock.
A. about B. since C. at D. for
14. The situation continues to get worse and _________ . D. for
A. bad B. worst C. worse D. badly
15. Please shut the gate _________ the dog won't get out.
A. in order for B. in order to C. so as to D. so that
16. I was _________ to find that they had already left.
A. disappointing B. disappoint C. disappointed D. disappointment
Mark the letterA, B, C or D to indicate the most suitable response to
complete each of the following exchanges.
17. Tim: "Don't fail to send your parents my regards." Judy"_________”
A. It's my pleasure. B. You are welcome. C. Thanks, I will. D. Good idea, thanks.
18. Lora: "Your new blouse looks gorgeous, Helen!" Helen: "_________”
A. It's up to you. B. Thanks, I bought it at Macy's.
C. I'd rather not. D. You can say that again.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning
tothe underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
19. Those who don't have computer skills are really behind the time.
A. out of work B. out of fashion C. out of date D. out of question
20. Fruits and vegetables on the island are abundant,which enables the islanders
to make a fortune.
A. plentiful B. different C. effective D. economical
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in
meaningto the underlined word(s) in each ofthefollowing questions.
21. Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries
within the same region.
A. restrain B. stay unchanged C. remain unstable D. fluctuate
22. In some countries, the disease burden could be prevented
throughenvironmental
improvements.
A. something to suffer B. something enjoyable
C. something sad D. something to entertain
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate
thecorrect word or phrase that bestfits each of the numbered blanks.
Further education. Around the age of sixteen, you must make one of the biggest
decisionsof your life. Do I stay on at school and hopefully go on to university (23)
_________? Do I leave and start work or begin a training course? The decision is
yours, but it may be (24)_________ remembering two things: there's more
unemployment among people who haven't been to university, and people who
have the right (25) _________ will have a big advantage in the competition for
jobs. If you decide to go straight into a job, there are many opportunities for
training. Getting qualifications(bằng cấp)will (26)_________ you to get o more
quickly in many careers, and evening classes allow you . to learn while you earn.
Starting work and taking a break to study whenyou're older is another possibility.
This way, you can save up money for your student days, as well as (27) _________
practical work experience.
23. A. after B. later C. past D. then
24. A. worth B. necessary C. important D. useful
25. A. notes B. papers C. arts D. skills
26. A. make B. help C. let D. give
27. A. getting B. making C. taking D. doing
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate
the correct answer to each of the questions.
Getting the job you deserve. Many of us wish we were in a better-paid or more
interesting job but don't know how to start looking for something else. If this
describes you, the first thing you need to do is update your résumé. A résumé is
a tool that can be used to obtain a job interview. Along with a cover letter, it is
the first impression a prospective employee makes on a potential employer.
Therefore, it is important that a résumé provide as much relevant information as
possible while remaining brief.
A résumé should be no more than two sides of A4 paper. Make it any longer and
it won't get read. A résumé must be neatly typed, with at least 3/4 inch margins
on all four : sides. Use underlining, capital letters, and asterisks to highlight
important information. A résumé should be single-spaced with an extra line of
space between blocks of information. Begin a résumé with your name, address,
and home and business telephone numbers. Do not include age, marital status,
or other personal facts. Next, many résumés list a career goal, followed by a
chronological outline of work experience, starting with the most recent job and
working backward including a brief description of relevant duties and skills.
Finally, include an outline of your educational background from the most recent
backward. Include dates, schools, and diplomas awarded.
Before you send it, make sure you check your spelling and grammar, or get
someone else to go over it if you can.
28. What is the best title for this piece?
A. How to Get a Job. B. How to Prepare a Résumé.
C. How to Find Your Goal in Life. D. How to Write a Cover Letter.
29. What is the function of a résumé?
A. To describe your employment and educational background in extensivedetail.
B. To provide an impressive example of your writing and typing skills.
C. To act as a tool for getting you a job interview.
D. To give an employer a good first impression of you.
30. On a résumé, which job should be listed first?
A. Your most recent job. B. Your most relevant job
C. Your first job. D. Your most important job.
31. The word "brief" is closest in meaning to
A. short B. informative C. precise D. accurate
32. Which of the following should NOT be on your résumé?
A. Your name, telephone, and fax number.
B. The year you received your bachelor's degree.
C. Your nationality and the fact that you are single.
D. A description of the tasks you did in your last job.
II. WRITING
Finish the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first
one, beginning with the given words.
33. "Don't swim: too far out," she said to them.
-> She warned______________________________________________________________
34. Her parents have just sold that old car.
-> That old car _____________________________________________________________
35. I was too tired to climb the mountain.
-> I was ___________________________________________________________________
36. It's a pity that our teacher isn't here at the moment.
-> I wish __________________________________________________________________
Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in
bracket. Do not change the given words in any way.
37. That's our dog. The postman was bitten by it. (bit)
->_________________________________________________________________________
38. They cancelled the party. It rained heavily. (since)
-> _________________________________________________________________________
39. No one has a key. We can't get into the house. (can)
-> _______________________________________________________________________
40. He had a good salary. He was unhappy in his job. (in spite of)
-> _____________________________________________________________________