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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of
the following questions.
Question 1. New Zealand was the first country _________ women to vote.
A. that give  B. to give  C. gave  D. giving 
Question 2. He got a bad mark. He ________ have prepared the lesson carefully. 
A. shouldn't  B. wouldn't  C. should  D. would 
Question 3. _______ they do not have much experience, their applications have been
approved. 
A. So that  B. Although  C. Because  D. As soon as
Question 4. The accused ________ guilty to all charges 
A. confessed  B. pleaded  C. said  D. admitted 
Question 5. The newspaper did not mention the _______ of the damage caused by the fire
A. amount  B. range  C. quality  D. extent 
Question 6. If I _________ to the store later, I'll get you some milk.
A. was going  B. went  C. go  D. will go 
Question 7. Scientist are now beginning to conduct experiments on _______ trigger different
sorts of health risks. 
A. noise pollution can  B. how noise pollution
C. how noise pollution can  D. that noise
pollution 
Question 8. Sportsmen ________ their political differences on the sports field. 
A. put aside  B. take apart  C. take place  D. keep apart 
Question 9. It is ________ funniest book that I have ever read. 
A. an  B. the  C. a  D. X 
Question 10. With greatly increased workloads, everyone is ________ pressure now 
A. out of  B. above  C. under  D. upon 
Question 11. After you _______ your exam, I will take you out to eat. Is it OK? 
A. were finishing B. finished  C. have finished  D. are finishing 
Question 12. I've never really enjoyed going to the ballet of the opera; they're not really my
_________.
A. cup of tea  B. biscuit  C. sweets and candy D. piece of cake 
Question 13. The phone suddenly _______ while Joanna ________ the housework. 
A. rang - did B. was ringing - did C. was ringing - was doing D. rang -
was doing 
Question 14. We hung coloured lights around the room for ________.
A. decorative  B. decoration  C. decorate  D. decorator 
Question 15. It is important that he _________ into a good university. 
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A. gets  B. getting  C. get  D. got 

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
Question 16. It was an interested book that I bought at Ngoc Binh Store last Sunday 
A. interested  B. last Sunday  C. at  D. that 
Question 17. The world is becoming more industrialized and the number of animal species
that have become extinct have increased. 
A. extinct  B. industrialized  C. species  D. have 
Question 18. Dams are used to control flooding, provide water for irrigation, and generating
electricity for the surrounding area. 
A. to control flooding  B. generating C. surrounding area  D. irrigation 

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.
Question 19. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, was established on 8
August 1967 in Bangkok, Thailand, with Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and
Thailand, joining hands initially.
A. officially  B. basically  C. firstly  D. lastly 
Question 20. If the examiner can't make sense of what your essay is about, you'll get the low
mark. 
A. communicate B. estimate  C. declare  D. understand 

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the
other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 21. A. climate B. greenhouse C. footprint D. upset 
Question 22. A. infectious B. atmosphere C. chemical  D.
consequence 

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in
meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 23. My father is less friendly than my mother. 
A. My father is not as friendly as my mother. B. My father is more friendly than my
mother.
C. My mother is not as friendly as my father. D. My mother is less friendly than my
father. 
Question 24. “I bought these books last week”. He said 
A. He said he had bought these books last week.

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B. He said he had bought those books the week before.

C. He said he bought these books last week.
D. He said he bought these books the week before. 
Question 25. She probably buys this house next week. 
A. She doesn't have to buy this house next week.
B. She may buy this house next week.
C. She should buy next house next week.
D. She must buy this house next week. 

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is combines
each pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 26. You can stay in the flat for free. You pay the bills. 
A. Without the bills paid, you can stay in the free flat.
B. Unless the flat is free of bills, you cannot stay in it.
C. Whether you pay the bills or stay in the flat, it is free.
D. Provided you pay the bills, you can stay in the flat for free. 
Question 27. It is such an interesting book. I have read it three times 
A. Such was the interesting book that I have read it three times.
B. Such interesting was book that I have read it three times.
C. Should the book be interesting, I have read it three times.
D. Only if it is an interesting book have I read it three times. 

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct answer to each of the questions. 
In Africa, people celebrate with joy the birth of a new baby. The Pygmies would sing a
birth-song to the child. In Kenya, the mother takes the baby strapped to her back into the thorn
enclosure where the cattle are kept. There, her husband and the village elders wait to give the
child his or her name. 
In West Africa, after the baby is eight days old, the mother takes the baby for its first walk in
the big, wide world, and friends and family are invited to meet the new baby. In various African
nations, they hold initiation ceremonies for groups of children instead of birthdays. When
children reach a certain designated age, they learn the laws, beliefs, customs, songs and dances
of their tribes. Some African tribes consider that children from nine to twelve are ready to be
initiated into the grown up world. They may have to carry out several tests. 
Maasai boys around thirteen years old to seventeen undergo a two-stage initiation. The first
stage lasts about three months. The boys leave their parents' homes, paint their bodies white,
and are taught how to become young warriors. At the end of this stage, they have their heads
shaved and they are also circumcised. At the second stage, the young warriors grow their hair
long and live in a camp called a “manyatta” where they practice hunting the wild animals that
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might attack the Maasai herds. This stage may last a few years. When they will marry and
become owners of large cattle herds like their fathers. The girls are initiated when they are
fourteen or fifteen. They are taught by the older women about the duties of marriage and how to
care for babies. Soon after that they are married and lead a life similar to that of their mothers.
Question 28. What does the word "they" in paragraph 3 refer to? 
A. the young warriors  B. the cattle owners
C. the Maasai herds  D. the wild animals 
Question 29. The word "undergo" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ________.
A. explore  B. participate in C. experience  D. commence
Question 30. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 2? 
A. Children have to learn their tribes' cultures and traditions when they are old enough.
B. An eight-day-old child will be taken for the first walk by his or her mother.
C. Children are initiated for a mature life in the presence of their friends and family.
D. Children have to overcome a few trials to enter the grown-up world. 
Question 31. Where do people in Kenya give the name to the child? 
A. at their house  B. at the village church
C. on the cattle farm  D. near the thorn fence 
Question 32. What does the passage mainly discuss? 
A. Birthday ceremonies for children in Africa
B. Activities in a birth celebration
C. Traditions of Maasai people when having a new baby
D. Celebrations in Africa 

Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others.
Question 33. A. worked  B. trained  C. stopped D. missed 
Question 34. A. dynasty  B. royal  C. intact D. citadel

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes
each of the following exchanges.
Question 35. Linda and Peter are talking about safe driving.
~ Linda: "I think drink-driving should be severely punished.”
~ Peter"............ It may cause accidents or even deaths.” 
A. I don't understand what you mean.  B. I don't think so.
C. I absolutely agree with you.  D. You must be kidding. 
Question 36. A porter is talking to Mary in the hotel lobby.
~ Porter: “May I help you with your suitcase?"
~Mary: ".........." 
A. You're welcome. B. What a shame! C. Yes, please.  D. Me too. 
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Read the following passage and blacken the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct answer to the following questions. 
Foot racing is a popular activity in the United States. It is seen not only as a competitive
sport but also as a way to exercise, to enjoy the camaraderie of like-minded people, and to
donate money to a good cause. Though serious runners may spend months training to compete,
other runners and walkers might not train at all. Those not competing to win might run in an
effort to beat their own time or simply to enjoy the fun and exercise. People of all ages, from
those of less than one year (who may be pushed in strollers) to those in their eighties, enter into
this sport. The races are held on city streets, on college campuses, through parks, and in
suburban areas, and they are commonly 5 to 10 kilometers in length. 
The largest foot race in the world is the 12-kilometer Bay to Breakers race that is held in San
Francisco every spring. This race begins on the east side of the city near San Francisco Bay and
ends on the west side at the Pacific Ocean. There may be 80,000 or more people running in this
race through the streets and hills of San Francisco. In the front are the serious runners who
compete to win and who might finish in as little as 34 minutes. Behind them are the thousands
20 who take several hours to finish. In the back of the race are those who dress in costumes and
come just for fun. One year there was a group of men who dressed like Elvis Presley, and
another group consisted of firefighters who were tied together in a long line and who were
carrying a fire hose. There was even a bridal party, in which the bride was dressed in a long
white gown and the groom wore a tuxedo. The bride and groom threw flowers to bystanders,
and they were actually married at some point along the route.
Question 37. The phrase "to a good cause" could be best replaced by which of the following? 
A. for an award  B. for a good purpose
C. to reward the winner  D. to protect a wise
investment 
Question 38. Which of the following best describes the organization of this passage? 
A. cause and result  B. specific to general
C. chronological order  D. statement and example 
Question 39. The word "activity” in the first paragraph is most similar to which of the
following? 
A. motion  B. pursuit  C. expectation  D. pilgrimage 
Question 40. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in this passage? 
A. Some runners were serious about winning.
B. Some runners were ready to put out a fire.
C. Some runners looked like Elvis Presley.
D. Some runners were participating in a wedding. 
Question 41. Which of the following is NOT implied by the author? 
A. Entering a race is a way to give support to an organization.

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B. Running is a good way to strengthen the heart.

C. Foot races appeal to a variety of people.
D. Walkers can compete for prizes. 
Question 42. The word “bystander” refers to ________. 
A. a participant B. a judge  C. a spectator  D. a walker 
Question 43. The main purpose of this passage is to _________.
A. give reasons for the popularity of the foot races
B. describe a popular activity
C. encourage people to exercise
D. make fun of runners in costume 

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.
Question 44. Sorry, I can't come to your party. I am snowed under with work at the moment. 
A. relaxed about B. interested in  C. busy with  D. free from 
Question 45. He was imprisoned because he revealed secrets to the enemies. 
A. concealed  B. betrayed  C. declared  D. disowned

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. 
The invention of the mobile phone has undoubtedly revolutionized the way people
communicate and influenced every aspect of our lives. The issue is whether this technological
innovation has (46) ______ more harm than good. In order to answer the question, we must first
turn to the types of consumers. Presumably, most parents (47)________are always worrying
about their children's safety buy mobile phones for them to track their whereabouts. We can
also assume that most teenagers want mobile phones to avoid missing out on social contact. In
this context, the advantages are clear. (48) _______, we cannot deny the fact that text messages
have been used by bullies to intimidate fellow students. There is also (49) ________ evidence
that texting has affected literacy skills. 
The widespread use of mobile phone has, out of question, affected adult consumers too.
What employee, on the way home from work, would be reluctant to answer a call from their
boss? Apparently, only 18% of us. according to a survey, are willing to switch off our mobile
phones once we've left the office.
Admittedly, mobile phones can be intrusive but there are obvious benefits to possessing one.
Personally speaking, they are invaluable when it comes to making social or business
arrangements at short (50) _______. They also provide their owners with a sense of security in
emergency situations.
Question 46. A. brought B. played  C. done  D. made 
Question 47. A. whom  B. what  C. which  D. who 
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Question 48. A. Moreover  B. Therefore  C. However  D. So

that 
Question 49. A. arguable  B. doubtless  C. unhesitating D. indisputable 
Question 50. A. warning B. time  C. term  D. notice 
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