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Mark the letter 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.
Câu 1. A. parachute B. machine C. champange D. chaos
Câu 2. A. tangle B. dangerous C. battle D. calculate

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the
primary stress in each of the following questions.
Câu 3. A. achieve B. happen C. detect D. enroll
Câu 4. A. politics B. division C. policemen D. reflection

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Câu 5. I chose this car as my favourite because it's________ of all the ones I have driven.
A. faster B. the faster C. fastest D. the fastest
Câu 6. Every morning, my mother usually drinks several cups of tea, has a _______ breakfast and then leads
the buffalo to the field.
A. quick B. quickly C. quickness D. quicker
Câu 7. "The storm hit, ________ widespread power outages."
A. to cause B. causing C. to cause D. is cause
Câu 8. A strong wind spread the flames very quickly, _______?
A. doesn’t it B. does it C. did it D. didn’t it
Câu 9. Let's take _______ the situation before we make a final decision.
A. up with B. up on C. stock of D. out of
Câu 10. He _______ the job as an administrative assistant if he meets the requirements of the company.
A. offers B. will be offered C. offered D. is offering
Câu 11. Every man in this country who reaches the age of 18 is required _______ in the army for two years.
A. to serve B. serving C. served D. serve
Câu 12. Regular radio broadcasting to inform and entertain the general public started in _______ 1920s.
A. the B. a C. Ø (no article) D. an
Câu 13. Mr. Nixon refused to answer the questions on the _______ that the matter was confidential.
A. reasons B. excuses C. grounds D. foundation
Câu 14. I _______ my breath waiting for my exam’s result and fortunately I passed it.
A. held B. have C. gave D. save
Câu 15. The teacher and her students _______ a discussion about job orientation when the light went out.
A. were having B. are having C. have had D. have
Câu 16. As soon as the taxi _______, we will be able to leave for the airport.
A. arrives B. arrive C. will arrive D. arrived
Câu 17. When there is a surplus electricity on the grid, these facilities use that power to pump water from the
lower _______ to the higher one.
A. reservoir B. lake C. puddle D. pond
Câu 18. Educated women are becoming less dependent _______ their husbands’ decisions.
A. about B. of C. on D. for
Câu 19. I am afraid that if this solution isn't accepted, we'll be back to _______ one.
A. circle B. rectangle C. triangle D. square

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.
Câu 20. When young people tend to disconnect from society from 6 months or more, it can be considered a
psychological problem.
A. mental B. physical C. behavioural D. facial
Câu 21. The psychology of girls at puberty will have many changes leading to different personalities,
thoughts and habits.
A. in infancy B. in adolescence C. in youth D. in the lees of life

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.
Câu 22. “Study abroad” is a thorny but extremely attractive path because it can bring about a big change in
thinking, awareness, and upgrading of self-worth.
A. provoke B. downtown C. downsize D. downgrade
Câu 23. She was extremely pleased that her new books were selling like hot cakes.
A. money burns a hole in one’s pocket B. like a streak of lightning
C. go out of business D. go into business

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.
Câu 24. Jack: “You have a sweet voice! You sang the Italian song "Santa Lucia” so beautifuly!”
Mary: “_______”
A. Your compliment is encouraging. B. Better than you are thinking.
C. Don’t joke me. D. Your compliment isn’t correct.
Câu 25. John and Martha are discussing women and men in society.
John: " In my opinion, women usually drive more carefully than men."
Martha: "_____”
A. Yes, please. B. Absolutely. C. What nonsense. D. Never mind.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that
best fits each the numbered blanks.
I recently read “The incredible Journey” by Sheila Burnford, a book about three animals friends who
travel across the Canadian wilderness looking for their owners. It is a fascinating story ___(26) ___ describes
some of the incredible things that animals can do. ___(27) ___ a Canadian family goes to England on a long
trip, they leave their three pets with a friend who lives 300 miles away. Though ___(28) ___by the friend, the
pets miss their family. One day, they are able to leave the friend’s house unnoticed and began the long
___(29) ___ to find their owners. The central theme of the book, a problem with the animals must resolve, is
how to survive life in the wilderness in order to arrive home. They never could have completed the journey
alone, but they take care of ___(30) ___, and all the three make it and are reunited with their owners.
Câu 26. A. who B. whom C. where D. that
Câu 27. A. Because B. So C. Although D. when
Câu 28. A .well treat B. treat badly C. well treated D. treat well
Câu 29. A. trip B. journey C. trip D. voyage
Câu 30. A. one another B. each other C. others D. the others

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the answer to each of the
question.
Marcel Bich, a French manufacturer of traditional ink pens, was the man turning the ballpoint pen into an
item that today almost anyone can afford. Bich was shocked at the poor quality of the ballpoint pens that
were available, and also at their high cost. However, he recognised that the ballpoint was a firmly established
invention, and he decided to design a cheap pen that worked well and would be commercially successful.
Bich went to the Biro brothers and asked them if he could use the design of their original invention in
one of his own pens. In return, he offered to pay them every time he sold a pen. Then, for two years, Bich
studied the detailed construction of every ballpoint pen that was being sold, often working with a microscope.
By 1950, he was ready to introduce his new wonder: a plastic pen with a clear barrel that wrote
smoothly, did not leak and only cost a few cents. He called it the 'Bic Cristal'. The ballpoint pen had finally
become a practical writing instrument. The public liked it immediately, and today it is as common as the
pencil. In Britain, they are still called Biros, and many Bic models also say 'Biro' on the side of the pen, to
remind people of their original inventors.
Bich became extremely wealthy thanks to his invention, which had worldwide appeal. Over the next
60 years his company, Société Bic, opened factories all over the world and expanded its range of inexpensive
products. Today, Bic is as famous for its lighters and razors as it is for its pens, and you can even buy a Bic
mobile phone.
(Adapted from Complete IELTS Workbook by Rawdon Wyatt)
Câu 31. What could be the best title for the passage?
A. From Mobile Devices to Ballpoint Pens
B. From a Luxury Item to an Everyday Object
C. Ballpoint Pen's New Design - For Better or Worse?
 D. Biros - A Business Model in Britain
Câu 32. According to paragraph 1, Marcel Bich was shocked because ______.
A. a cheap pen could be designed with great commercial success
B. a firm was not established to produce high-quality ballpoint pens
C. most people could not afford such a firmly established invention
D. the ballpoint pens available were expensive despite their poor quality
Câu 33. The word "practical" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. accurate B. traditional C. sharp D. useful
Câu 34. The word "which" in paragraph 4 refers to ________.
A. factories B. company C. invention D. range
Câu 35. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT mentioned as products of Bich's company?
A. mobile phones B. lighters C. pencils D. razors

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the answer to each of the
question.
If you’ve done any traveling at all, you’re likely quite aware that customs and etiquette differ from one
culture to another: what may be perfectly innocuous in one place may be hideously offensive in another, and
vice-versa. Granted, even if you haven’t traveled at all, you’re probably aware of the fact that certain types of
behavior aren’t exactly acceptable in other countries: belching at the table may be a sign of gratitude in some
places, but in most areas of North America and Europe, such a display will earn you a fair bit of ire. Whether
you plan on traveling to any of the places listed below or just doing business with a foreign client, it’s
important to educate yourself on the standards of politesse and etiquette beforehand-the last thing you want to
do is offend someone with any ignorant, boorish behavior. Here’s how to be polite in different countries.
When dealing with Japanese clients, be sure to dress fairly conservatively, and make sure that you bow lower
than they do upon meeting them. Accept gifts with both hands and open them later, not in front of the giver,
and never blow your nose at the dining table. Avoid asking and answering direct questions: it’s better to
imply rather than ask, and to answer with vagueness during conversations.
In Kenya, when greeting someone older or of a higher status than yourself, grip their right wrist with your
left hand while shaking it; it’s a sign of respect and deference. Do ask questions about their health, family,
business etc. before getting to major topics, as skipping these niceties is seen as impolite. If sharing meals, do
not begin eating until the eldest male has been served and starts to eat.
Turning down an alcoholic drink is considered terribly offensive in Russia, so it’s a good idea to fortify
yourself with some greasy food before heading out for a meal with Russian or Ukrainian clients. Don’t smile
at strangers or they’ll think you’re deranged, and when paying for items, place your money on the counter
rather than trying to hand it directly to the cashier.
(Adapted from https://www.lifehack.org/)
Câu 36. Which of the following could be served as the best title of the passage?
A. Behavior to be a courteous person in distinct nations.
B. Different customs you should know when travelling abroad.
C. Different meanings of the same behavior in many countries.
D. Avoiding offensive behavior in different countries.
Câu 37. The word “innocuous” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to ______.
A. wonderful B. acceptable C. impolite D. harmless
Câu 38. In which country, opening presents right away receiving them is considered not polite?
A. North America B. Japan C. Mexico D. Kenya
Câu 39. What does the word “it” in paragraph 3 refer to?
A. their right wrist B. your left hand
C. a higher status D. a sign of respect and deference
Câu 40. The word “fortify” in the last paragraph mostly means _____________.
A. weaken B. interest C. strengthen D. exhaust
Câu 41. According to the last paragraph, what behavior is often seen in Russia?
A. turning down an alcohol drink B. smiling at strangers
C. asking direct questions D. avoiding handing money directly to the cashier
Câu 42. What can be inferred from the passage?
A. Europeans are stricter than people in other countries.
B. Understanding clients’ customs is an important criterion in doing business.
 C. Dinning etiquette is the most important one to know about other countries.
D. Observing and imitating behavior of the eldest is a wise choice.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following
questions.
Câu 43. Australians tend to drink water while on the road, so they often buy at convention stores
A. often buy B. tend to drink C. on D. convention
Câu 44. Currently, Singapore provides an anti-fraud hotline and a website warning about online scams.
A. provides B. hotline C. online D. a
Câu 45. These students are visual learners because he prefer to see models of the patterns they are expected
to learn
A. he B. models C. to learn D. visual learners

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following
questions.
Câu 46. I'm sure his mother was very disappointed because he got his hands on e-cigarettes at school.
A. His mother may be very disappointed when he got his hands on e-cigarettes at school.
B. His mother should have been very disappointed when he got his hands on e-cigarettes at school.
C. His mother must have been very disappointed when he got his hands on e-cigarettes at school.
D. His mother must be very disappointed when he got his hands on e-cigarettes at school.
Câu 47. I last visited Truc Lam monastery in Da Lat last week.
A. I haven’t visited Truc Lam monastery in Da Lat since last week.
B. I visited Truc Lam monastery in Da Lat since last week.
C. I didn’t visit Truc Lam monastery in Da Lat for last week.
D. I have visited Truc Lam monastery in Da Lat since last week.
Câu 48. “When will Pixar release its next animated project?”, asked my brother.
A. My brother asked me when will Pixar release its next animated project.
B. My brother asked me when Pixar will release its next animated project.
C. My brother asked me when Pixar would release its next animated project.
D. My brother asked me when Pixar released its next animated project.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the
following questions.
Câu 49. Minh doesn’t pass the Competency Assessment Exam 2023 this month, his mother won’t buy him a
new latop.
A. If Minh didn’t pass the Competency Assessment Exam 2023 this month, his mother won’t buy him
a new latop.
B. If Minh passed the Competency Assessment Exam 2023 this month, his mother wouldn’t buy him
a new latop.
C. If Minh passed the Competency Assessment Exam 2023 this month, his mother will buy him a
new latop.
D. If Minh passed the Competency Assessment Exam 2023 this month, his mother would buy him a
new latop.
Câu 50. Mr. Manh finished doing his projects at work. He wanted to spend more time with his little daughter
then.
A. Only after Mr. Manh wanted to spend more time with his little daughter did he finish doing his
projects at work.
B. No sooner had Mr. Manh finished doing his projects at work when he wanted to spend more time
with his little daughter.
C. No sooner had Mr. Manh finished doing his projects at work than he wanted to spend more time
with his little daughter.
D. Hardly had Mr. Manh finished doing his projects at work when he didn’t want to spend more time
with his little daughter.

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