I.

PHONETICS Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is
pronounced differently from the rest.
1. A. guest B. grateful C. groom D. generation
2. A. close-knit B. well-known C. quickly D. kneel
3. A. intended B. engaged C. phoned D. enabled
4. A. secure B. future C. mature D. culture
5. A. challenge B. chance C. achievement D. scholarship
6. A. hectare B. challenge C. invest D. summit
7. A. consume B. outskirts C. impact D. highway
8. A. convention B. medical C. humanity D. majority
9. A. conserve B. conscious C. preserve D. prevent
10. A. community B. particular C. mathematics D. authority
III. USE OF LANGUAGE Circle letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best option for each of
the following questions
21. The population of the Earth is increasing at a tremendous rate and ________ out of control.
A. they have come B. are soon going to be C. soon will be D. why it will be
22. How _______tables do you need to prepare for the housewarming party?
A. much B. many C. a lot of D. enough
23. Nam left home early_________.
A. so that he could arrive at the station on time.
B. in order that he can arrive at the station on time.
C. so that he couldn’t arrive at the station on time.
D. A& C
24. John looks so frightened and upset. He ________ something terrible.
A. must experience B. can have experienced
C. should have experienced D. must have experienced
25. Teenagers like to make their own choice when they ________ older.
A. grow B. sound C. feel D. look
26. There are no easy ways to learn a foreign language, ________?
A. are they B. are there C. aren’t they D. aren’t there
27. You will become overweight if you eat ________ snacks.
A. too much B. too many C. enough D. little
28. Health authorities have activated their most serious response level,________?
A. haven’t it B. hadn’t they C. have it D. haven’t they
29. The money________to him two months ago, but it ________ back yet.
A. was lent - had not been given B. has been lent - was not given
C. was lent - has not given D. was lent - has not been given
30. A: What about going to the Japanese restaurant?
B: That _________ great!
A. sounds B. appears C. becomes D. grows
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
31. The air has become more and more polluted because of exhaust fumes from vehicles.
A. wasted B. contaminated C. conserved D. preserved
32. Nobody mentions him because he is regarded as the black sheep of the family.
A. the one with the sense of humor B. the one with a bad reputation
C. the one who is always late D. the one who never washes
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s)
in each of the following questions.
33. They are launching a campaign to promote awareness of environmental issues.
A. encourage B. publicize C. hinder D. strengthen
34. My brother and his wife usually see eye to eye on the things that really matter.
A. respect each other B. disagree C. decide D. acknowledge
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following
sentences, and then correct it.
35. What happened(A) in that city were(B) a reaction from city workers, including(C) firemen
and policemen who had been laid off from their (D) jobs.
36. Daisy enjoys(A) going shopping, playing(B) sports, and to hang out(C) with friends in(D)
her free time.
37. I prefer(A) Bánh Xèo because it smells so deliciously(B), and I can add(C) lots
of vegetables (D).
38. The price(A) of petrol has raised(B) so(C) rapidly that’s we decided to use the bus(D).
39. Doing(A) exercises and drink(B) enough water everyday will help(C)maintain a healthy
life (D).
40. There are(A) tall trees(B) around(C) your house, aren’t they(D)?
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D in the space provided to indicate the most suitable response to complete
the following exchange.
41. Peter is thanking Lucy for inviting him to dinner.
- Peter: “Thank you for your lovely dinner. You are an excellent cook!”
- Lucy: “___________”.
A. No, thanks, I will have to try more. B. I’m glad you like it. You must come again.
C.Yes, right. I often cook in my family. D. No, I am not. My sister cooks better than me.
42. The hotel receptionist is asking the customer his name.
- Receptionist: “Could you please say your name again please?”
- Customer:“______”
A. How can you say so? B. Why do I haveto?
C. No, I don’t remember. D. Sure, that’s Mike.
43. Susan shared with her friend about her losing purse.
- Susan: “I have lost my purse.”
- Her friend: “___________.”
A. It’s careless B. Oh, what a pity C. That’s nothing D. Oh, be careful
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges.
44. It’s was wrong of you to betray her because she was kind to you.
A. You shouldn’t have betrayed her because she was kind to you.
B.. You needn’t have betrayed her because she was kind to you.
C. You can’t have betrayed her because she was kind to you.
D. You mustn’t have betrayed her because she was kind to you.
45. This is the first time I have attended such an enjoyable wedding party.
A. The first wedding party I attended was enjoyable.
B. I have never attended such an enjoyable wedding party before.
C. I had the first enjoyable wedding party.
D. My attendance at the first wedding party was enjoyable.
IV. READING COMPREHENSION Read the following passage and choose the correct answer A, B, C
or D to complete the passage.
 In this era of increased global warming and diminishing fossil fuel supplies, we must
begin to put a greater priority on harnessing alternative energy sources. Fortunately, there are a
number of readily available, renewable resources that are both cost- effective and earth –
friendly. Too such resources are solar power and geothermal power.
Solar energy, which reaches the earth through sunlight, is so abundant that it could meet
the needs of worldwide energy consumption 6,000 times over. And solar energy is easily
harnessed through the use of photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight into electricity. In the
United States alone, more than 100,000 homes are equipped with solar electric systems in the
form of solar panels or solar roof tiles. And in other parts of the world, including many
developing countries, the use of solar systems is growing steadily.
Another alternative energy source, which is abundant in specific geographical areas, is
geothermal power, which creates energy by tapping heat from below the surface of the earth. Hot
water and steam that are trapped in underground pools are pumped to the surface and used to run
a generator, which produce electricity. Geothermal energy in 50,000 times more abundant than
the entire known supply of fossil fuel resources. And as with solar power, the technology needed
to utilize geothermal energy, is fairly simple. A prime example of effective geothermal use is in
Iceland, a region of high geothermal activity, where over 80 percent of private homes are heated
by geothermal power.
Solar and geothermal energy just two of a number of promising renewable alternatives to
conventional energy sources. The time is long overdue to invest in the development and use of
alternative energy on a global scale.
46. What is the main topic of this passage?
A. The benefits of solar and wind power over conventional energy source.
B. How energy resources are tapped form nature.
C. Two types of alternative energy sources that should be further utilized.
D. Examples of the use of energy sources worldwide.
47. According to the passage, why should we consider using alternative energy sources?
A. Because fossil fuels are no longer available.
B. Because global warming has increased the amount of sunlight that reaches the earth.
C. Because they are free and available worldwide.
D. Because conventional energy sources are being depleted, and they cause environmental
damage.
48. According to the passage, what can be inferred about solar roof tiles?
A. They are being used in many developed countries.
B. They can convert geothermal power to electricity.
C. They are more expensive than solar panels.
D. They contain photovoltaic cells.
49. According to the passage, how is the solar energy production similar to geothermal energy
production?
A. They both require fairly simple technology. B. They both use heat from the earth’ surface.
C. They both require the use of a generator. D. They are both conventional and costly
50. According to the passage, which of the following is true about solar energy?
A. There is very little of its available in Iceland.
B. There is enough of it to far exceed the energy needs of the world.
C. It is 6,000 times more powerful than energy from fossil fuels.
D. It is being used in 100,000 private home worldwide.
PART 1. LANGUAGE Choose A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part
differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions
1.A. challenge B. change C. greenhouse D. energy
2.A. program B. promote C. propose D. process
3.A. footprint B. allow C. limit D. modern
4.A. expression B. important C. tradition D. influence
Choose A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
5. There __________ great changes in our village in the past few years.
A. have been B. had been C. was D. has been
6. Put away your electronic ___________, turn off the TV, and chill out on your bed or the sofa
for 10-15 minutes before you try to go to sleep.
A. mails B. books C. devices D. appliances
7. Sometimes parents__________be tolerant of their children’s childlike behaviours.
A. should B. must C. have to D. mustn’t
8. Different__________in a family often result in interesting debates and occasional
disagreements.
A. viewpoints B. hairstyles C. burdens D. trends
9. Some people think that there will be _____________ traffic jams and less pollution.
A. much B. many C. less D. fewer
10. In smart cities, Al technologies will be installed to help the city _____________ more
efficiently.
A. exhibit B. design C. operate D. impress
11. I think_______outside in the open air is much more enjoyable than_______exercise in some
stuffy gyms.
A. to walk - done B. walking – doing C. walk - to be doing. D. having walked – do
12. Most of the jungle was ________________ to get wood in order to produce paper products.
A. deforested B. threatened C. warned D. emitte
13. Most of the air pollution results ____ the burning of fossil fuels, motor vehicles, factories,
aircraft and rockets.
A. in B. to C. on D. from
14. Environmental pollution is becoming an ____ serious problem that needs to be taken care of
as soon as possible
A. increasingly B. increasing C. increase D. increased
15. Peter: “We should limit the use of plastic bags.” - Dane: “____________. We can use paper
bags instead.”
A. I completely agree. B. It’s not true. C. I don’t quite agree D. You’re wrong.
16. Linda: “I think drink-driving should be severely punished.” - Peter: “____________. It may
cause accidents or even deaths.”
A. You must be kidding B. I don’t think so
C. I don’t understand what you mean D. I absolutely agree with you
Complete the following sentences with the correct forms of the words in capitals.
17. Stay healthy by eating well and exercising_____________________. (REGULAR)
18. Many animal species are in danger of _____________________ due to the loss of their
habitat and inability to adapt to climate change. (EXTINCT)
19. The measures should help create jobs and __________________ the economy. (STRONG)
20. Each generation has its _______________________, which are influenced by the historical,
economic and social conditions of the country they live in (CHARACTER)
PART 2. READING Read the following text and choose the best answer to fill in the blanks.
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is an organization of ten Southeast Asian
countries: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, (21) ____ Philippines,
Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. It promotes political, economic, cultural and social
cooperation (22) ____ its members. Although ASEAN works for peace and stability in Southeast
Asia, it is not a defence organizatioThe members of ASEAN cooperate in such fields (23) ____
population control, prevention of drug abuse, (24) ____ research and combating terrorism.
Teachers, students and artists of the member nations exchange visits. In addition, the
organization develops plans to promote tourism in ASEAN countries and to encourage programs
of Southeast Asian studies. It works to (25) ____ trade barriers among the members.
21.A. the B. a C. an D. Ø
22.A. between B. through C. among D. from
23.A. like B. as C. alike D. that
24.A. scientific B. science C. scientist D. scientificall
25.A. increase B. prevent C. develop D. reduce
Read the passage and the best answer to each of the following.
The generation gap between the parents and the children is due to the fact that the parents
have experienced real life and whatever they have learned from personal experiences becomes a
true knowledge for them. Suppose that they have succeeded in life by following a path, they may
want their children to follow the same path for success. For example, if they have worked very
hard in studies and got a good government job. they may advice their children to do the same for
a having a good life as them. This also happens in other dimensions. The parents tend to treat
their personal experiences as universal knowledge, which is false. What work for one person
may not work for any other person because people have different talents and aptitudes.
Moreover, the times have changed in the new generation and now a number of new avenues and
challenges have come about which your parents have no idea or experience.
The children have no experience of the real life, hence they take a fresh look of
everything in life. They may be guided by the experiences of their parents but they are also
guided by the experiences of other people and by their own desires, talents and aptitudes. They
want to experiment with their life and discover their own path. However, parents love their
children so much that they don’t want them to suffer failure. They want them to be safe by
following their path which is tested by them. This difference of opinion gives rise to the so-
called generation gap.
26. What is the reason of the generation gap mentioned in the passage?
A. The parents assume that their personal experience in real life is true for them.
B. The parents want their children to get a good government job
C. The parents succeeded in life by following a path.
D. The parents give wrong advices to their children.
27. The word “universal” in line 6 means_________.
A. deserving respect, admiration, or support B. existing everywhere or involving everyone
C. clearly very much better than what is usual D. necessary or of great value
28. Why is treating personal knowledge as universal knowledge not reasonable?
A. Because people have different talents and aptitudes.
B. Because people gain knowledge from different contexts and apply it in different fields.
C. Because times have changed in different generations
D. Both A and C are correct.
29. According to the passage, which factor does not guide the children in life?
A. Their own desires, talents and aptitudes. B. Their parents’ experiences.
C. Their own real-life experiences. D. The experiences of other people.
30.What do the children want to do?
A. They want to suffer failure.
B. They want to be safe by following the path tested by their parents.
C. They want to experiment with their life and discover their own path.
D. They want their parents to love them so much.
PART 3. WRITING Complete the sentences without changing the meaning.
31. We want to play football with our close friends at weekends.
We feel like ________________________________________.
32. This is the most beautiful city that I have ever visited.
I have never ________________________________________.
33. I find it difficult to find a better solution to that problem.
I have ___________________________________________.
34. It was such a dirty beach that I decided not to stay.
The beach ________________________________________.
35. He has installed solar panels on the roof for three years.
He started ________________________________________.
PART 4. LISTENING Listen and fill in each blank with the correct answer.
36. People in Sardinia eat lots of whole grains, ______________, and vegetables.
37. They have an active lifestyle and walk ______________ kilometers a day.
38. People here live in ________________ and old people have a close connection with their
family members
39. Men often ________________ with each other in the street.
40. People here have a relaxed ___________________.