Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. Question 1. A. carries B. scents C. volumes D. neighbors Question 2. A. distinguished B. result C. generosity D. respectable 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 the primary stress in each of the following questions. Question 3. A. appreciation B. experience C. dedication D. influential Question 4. A. possible B. candidate C. supportive D. suitable Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question 5. I have to be at work on Friday night as I'm working on the night _______. I can’t make it to your party. A. flight B. job C. shift D. rest Question 6. It's unreasonable to expect your child to behave in a _______ way if you behave selfishly. A. mischievous B. interesting C. careless D. caring Question 7. After dinner, my sister cleaned the table and I _______ my mom a hand with the washing-up. A. passed B. gave C. joined D. helped Question 8. We were able to come up with a perfect _______ to the problem by working together. A. solve B. solvable C. solution D. solvability Question 9. I don't feel like _______ out tonight. I’m extremely worn out from working. A. go B. to go C. went D. going Question 10. _______ conclusion, I want to thank all the people who have volunteered their time to our organization. A. In B. On C. By D. With Question 11. I have battled with my _______over whether I should tell her the heart-breaking truth. A. obedience B. perseverance C. dedication D. conscience Question 12. It is a tradition that the young _______ the old in their family. A. look after B. take off C. settle down D. stay up Question 13. The doctor will see you again next week. Meanwhile, you must rest _______ much _______ possible. Tài liệu KYS Education is the Key to Your Success 1 A. as/ with B. in/ in C. for/ with D. as/ as Question 14. It's high time you _______ looking for a job. You are thirty years old now! A. started B. start C. to start D. starting Question 15. I _______ my husband while I _______ in Costa Rica. It has been ten years since then. A. meet/ travel B. met/ travelled C. meet/ was travelling D. met/ was travelling Question 16. Due to the outbreak of COVID-19, dozens of doctors and nurses _______round the clock for the last two months. A. work B. were working C. have been working D. has been working Question 17. This is the first time all family members _______ together in a year, and my grandmother wants them all to get along. A. has gathered B. have gathered C. gathered D. was gathering Question 18. I can always _______ Caroline to stick up for me when things go wrong. A. sleep in B. make up for C. drift apart D. count on Question 19. I don't always _______ my sister. She is very conservative while I'm a more open and modern person. A. see eye to eye with B. have a lot in common with C. make friends with D. have a night out with Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions. Question 20. There are many ways to speak to someone, shouting and whispering can be very impactful in the right context. A. disappointing B. effective C. easy D. amazing Question 21. Our parents are very laid-back - there has never been any pressure to succeed at anything, as long as we are happy. A. easy-going B. helpful C. harmless D. generous Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions. Question 22. Apparently, Gina fell out with Dave last week, and now they're not talking to each other at all. A. was in an argument with B. made up with C. was out of touch with D. made friends with Question 23. Time is so precious that you must make full use of it. A. valuable B. talented C. invaluable D. worthless Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentences that best completes each of the following exchanges. Question 24. Brian is talking to Ben about a happy marriage. Brian: “I think that a happy marriage should be based on love, respect and honesty.”
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Ben: “_______” A. That’s ridiculous! B. I think true love is unreal. C. You can say that again! D. Never mind. Question 25. Gina is talking to Cecilia about Taylor Swift. Gina: “I love Taylor Swift. She is the best artist I have ever seen!” Cecilia: “_______” A. Better luck next time. You can do it! B. Thank you. C. Congratulate on your success! D. Needless to say, she is outstanding. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30. A sportswoman who has made India proud with her glorious (26) _______, Mary Kom is a boxer - the only woman to become World Amateur Boxing champion for a record six times, and the only woman boxer to have won a (27) _______ in each one of the seven world championships. Born on March 1, 1983 into a poor family she began helping her parents by working (28) _______ the fields while still very young. As a school girl she used to play a variety of sports - hockey, football, and athletics — but surprisingly not boxing! When the Manipuri boxer Dingko Singh won a gold at the Asian Games in 1998, the girl was inspired to take up boxing. In 2000, Mary began her training under Manipur state boxing coach, M Narjit Singh. (29) _______ other women in the society Mary didn’t hide her passion and worked hard to learn more. In 2000, She won the Manipur State Boxing championship and her family got to know about her interest when they saw her success in newspapers. She kept aside all thoughts of society and religion and (30) _______ her dreams. She took it up as a challenge and became certain about her goals and abilities. Now she is at the peak of her success. (Source: https://blog.pcmbtoday.com/inspiring-stories-of-successful-people/) Question 26. A. participations B. contests C. achievements D. failures Question 27. A. reward B. medal C. gift D. present Question 28. A. in B. under C. by D. between Question 29. A. Like B. Likely C. Unlike D. Unlikely Question 30. A. delegated B. possessed C. quit D. pursued 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 from 31 to 35. A bond is necessary in any type of relationship, especially when it comes to family, as they are not only the closest people you have but the bond affects all your family members. It has been proven in a survey that kids want to be loved and get attention which can only come from a supportive family. A child's character is molded during his growing age and that is highly influenced by his/her family. If the family is very supportive and takes all decisions together, the kids develop the habit of working in a team. Similarly, if the family members never consult each other, the
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kids develop a habit of working alone or create a dislike towards teamwork. For this process to go smoothly, proper and continuous communication is necessary within the family. Life is not perfect and so are the family relationships but the way a person handles the difficult situation directly influences the younger generation in the family. So, the adults need to understand that they understand each other so that their children can learn the same things. Ideal families not only communicate well but also understand each other and support one another in difficult times. For society to improve, it is important that people strengthen and improve their family bonds first. Question 31. Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A. How to Strengthen Family Bonds B. Ways to Create Family Bonding C. Why are Family Bonds Important? D. Parenting in a Pandemic: How to Develop Stronger Family Bonds? Question 32. The word “which” in paragraph 1 refers to _______. A. kids B. survey C. family bond D. love and attention Question 33. According to paragraph 2, children’s ability to work in a team can be affected by _______. A. how much they communicate with each other B. their habit of working independently at home C. how caring and encouraging their parents are D. smooth conversations between their family members Question 34. The word “Ideal” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _______. A. Sensitive B. Troublesome C. Careless D. Perfect Question 35. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true? A. Understanding is essential in any type of relationship. B. Children will not be influenced by their parents, no matter how young they are. C. Parents should pay attention to their behaviors and attitudes towards difficult situations. D. Strong family bonds will result in a better society. 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 from 36 to 42. He wanted to study film at the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts. However, he was rejected due to his “C” grade average. He applied for the second time but got rejected again. Overall, he applied to USC three times - but was rejected all three times. He then applied and was admitted to California State University, Long Beach, where he majored in English. While still a student, he was offered a small unpaid intern job at Universal Studios with the editing department. He was later given the opportunity to make a short film for theatrical release, the 26-minute, 35mm, Amblin’, which he wrote and directed. Studio vice president Sidney Sheinberg was impressed by the film, which had won a number of awards, and offered
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him a seven-year directing contract. It made him the youngest director ever to be signed for a long-term deal with a major Hollywood studio. Yes, I am talking about the exceptionally talented Steven Spielberg. Today, he is a very successful filmmaker and is known for his movies: Jaws, Jurassic Park, Schindler’s List, Catch Me If You Can, etc. He has directed 27 movies over four decades, has won 3 Oscars, including two for Best Director. The gross of all Spielberg-directed films is said to exceed $8.5 billion worldwide. His personal net worth is estimated to be more than $3 billion. Imagine the kind of films we would have lost out on, had he decided to give up on film- making altogether after being rejected thrice by his dream school! Question 36. Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A. Why Giving Up Is Sometimes the Best Way to Solve a Problem B. When Filmmakers Dream: A Story of Achievable Success C. Spielberg's Journey from Sharks to the Stars D. Steven Spielberg's Movies, Ranked Worst to Best Question 37. According to paragraph 2, when Steven Spielberg was still a student, he _______. A. had a full-time well-paid job at Universal Studios with the editing department and later became a vice president B. assisted in a short film called Amblin’ written by Sidney Sheinberg, who won many awards C. became the youngest director to be signed to an extended contract with a major Hollywood studio D. was the first person to be offered a long-term deal by Sidney Sheinberg, who was the studio vice president Question 38. The word “impressed” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______. A. fascinated B. terrified C. disappointed D. irritated Question 39. The word “which” in paragraph 2 refers to _______. A. studio vice president B. editing department C. opportunity D. the film Question 40. The word “successful” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______. A. hopeless B. unfortunate C. fruitful D. knowledgeable Question 41. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true? A. After three rejections by his dream school, Steven Spielberg was finally accepted. B. Steven Spielberg won several awards at a very early age. C. Steven Spielberg is very well-known at the moment because of his renowned movies. D. Steven Spielberg is said to possess a fortune of more than $3 billion. Question 42. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage? A. Giving up is unacceptable under any circumstances. B. We should give up if we are turned down more than three times. C. Steven Spielberg’s perseverance is the key to his glorious success.
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D. We should study harder if we want to apply to top universities. 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 43. After graduating from university, I want to follow up my father's footsteps. A. graduating B. from C. up D. footsteps Question 44. When the doctors arrived at the scene of the accident, they realized that the victims have been breathing still. A. at B. scene C. realized D. are breathing Question 45. It was an attempt getting his support for their plans so far as they themselves understood them. A. getting B. so far C. themselves D. understood Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences of the following questions. Question 46. I cannot attend your graduation party. I have to look after my baby sister. A. Because of your graduation party, I cannot look after my baby sister. B. Although I have to look after my baby sister, I can attend your graduation party. C. Since I have to take care of my baby sister, I am unable to attend your graduation party. D. When I’m looking after my baby sister, I will attend your graduation party. Question 47. He started working when he was 25. He has been working here for four years. A. When he was 25, he has already been working here for four years. B. It has been four years since he last worked here. C. He has been working here for four years and now he is 25. D. He has been working here for four years since he was 25. Question 48. My husband has been to Rome. He had been there two times before. A. This is the third time my husband has been to Rome. B. My husband has been to Rome secondly. C. I have never seen my husband since he went to Rome. D. Rome is my husband’s second favorite city. 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 49. I watched a thrilling movie yesterday. That is the most fascinating film I’ve ever seen. A. I have never seen a more fascinating movie than the thrilling one I watched last night. B. Last night I watched a more fascinating movie than the thrilling one before. C. I have never seen a fascinating thrilling movie before. D. The most fascinating film I’ve ever seen is not a thrilling movie like last night. Question 50. I was talking to my teacher about the upcoming project. My phone rang. A. Before my phone rang, I talked to my teacher about the upcoming project. B. I was talking to my teacher about the upcoming project after the phone rang.
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C. During my conversation with my teacher about the upcoming project, my phone rang. D. The teacher’s phone rang while I was talking to her about the upcoming project.
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