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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 1: A. enroll B. promote C. require D. danger
Question 2: A. optimistic B. diversity C. environment D. assimilate

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 3: A. terrified B. influenced C. averaged D. accompanied
Question 4: A. identity B. final C. applicant D. decide

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: It is not until December 25 _____ the exam will be designed.
A. when B. what C. which D. that
Question 6: _____ ten minutes earlier, you would have got a better seat.
A. Had you arrived B. If you arrived C. Were you arrived D. If you hadn’t arrived
Question 7: In some parts of the country, prices are_____than in others.
A. the highest B. highest C. higher and higher D. more and more high
Question 8: There is no excuse for your late submission! You_____the report by last Monday.
A. should have finished B. mightn’t have finished
C. needn’t have finished D. must have finished
Question 9: _____university is an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic
degrees.
A. A B. An C. The D. Some
Question 10: My parents lent me the money. _____, I couldn’t have afforded the trip.
A. Therefore B. Otherwise C. Only if D. However
Question 11: Mr. Paulson has three daughters of_____age, which concerns him much.
A. married B. marriageable C. marrying D. unmarried
Question 12: If you’re lonely, you should go out and try to _______a friendship with someone you like.
A. take up B. break up C. hold up D. strike up
Question 13: A lot of different conservation efforts have been made to save_____species.
A.endangered B. available C. plant-eating D. contaminated
Question 14: It is stated that we are now in the first stages of a battle for the_____of life on the earth.
A. responsibility B. reservation C. sustainability D. purification
Question 15: My college graduation was a real_____day for my whole life.
A. red brick B. red ink C. red tape D. red letter
Question 16: My New Year’s_____ this year is to spend less time on Facebook and more time on my
schoolwork. But I’m not sure I will keep it.
A. resolution B. salutation C. wish D. pray
Question 17: The company allows some customers to buy goods on_____and pay for them later.
A. card B. cheque C. credit D. cash
Question 18: Mr. Park Hang Seo, a Korean coach, is considered a big_____in Vietnam football.
A. bread B. cheese C. sandwich D. egg

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to
complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 19: Tony and Bob are talking in their classroom.
- Tony: “We are buying Lily a graduation present.”
- Bob: “___________”
A. She’s out of my league. B. Can you all be more down-to-earth?
C. I’m raking in money now. D. Could I chip in?
Question 20: Mai and Joey are talking about their favorite pastimes.
- Joey: “What sort of things do you like doing in your free time?”
- Mai: “___________”
A. I love checking out the shops for new clothes.
B. None. Been starved since 9 yesterday.
C. I hate shopping.
D. Nothing special. Just some photos I took on the trip to Nepal.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of thefollowing questions.
Question 21: You’re not trying to suggest I should turn a blind eye and forget all about it?
A. criticize for B. look into C. wink at D. worried about
Question 22: If that was done on a national scale, we would wipe out this infectious disease.
A. establish B. retain C. maintain D. eliminate

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D onyour answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 23: “Do you think it’s OK for me to wear jeans to a job interview or do I need something a bit
more upmarket?”
A. cheap and poor quality B. high quality or expensive
C. trendy and fashionable D. brand-name but old
Question 24: Polish artist Pawel Kuzinsky creates satirical paintings filled with thought-provoking
messages about the world.
A. inspirational B. cost-effective C. discouraging D. weather-bitten

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 25: We should participate in the movement who is organized to conserve the natural
environment.
A. should private B. who C. to conserve D. individual
Question 26: Buying clothes are often a very time-consuming practice because those clothes that a
person likes are rarely the one that fit him or her.
A. are B. a very time-consuming
C. because D. are rarely the one
Question 27: Chandler was shocked when his entire class seemed to come down with the same
imaginative disease.
A. was shocked B. entire class C. come down with D. imaginative disease

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 28: “You had better see a doctor if the headache does not wear off." she said to me.
A. She suggested that I see a doctor if the headache did not wear off.
B. She ordered me to see a doctor if the headache did not wear off.
C. She insisted that I see a doctor unless the headache did not wear off.
D. She reminded me of seeing a doctor if the headache did not wear off.
Question 29: My American friend finds it difficult to pick up food with chopsticks.
A. My American friend doesn’t feel like picking up food with chopsticks.
B. My American friend can’t find chopsticks to pick up food.
C. My American friend didn’t used to pick up food with chopsticks.
D. My American friend is not used to picking up food with chopsticks.
Question 30: I couldn’t help admiring the way he managed to finish the programme even after such a
bad fall.
A. The way he finished the programme was certainly admirable, as the fall had shaken him up
badly.
B. It was really a very bad fall, but somehow he was still able to finish the programme and I had
to admire him for that.
C. In spite of the fall, he should have finished the programme and we could have admired him
for that.
D. I really admire the way he got up after the fall and completed the programme

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best
combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 31: George graduated with a good degree. However, he joined the ranks of the unemployed.
A. If George graduated with a good degree, he would join the ranks of the unemployed.
B. George joined the ranks of the unemployed because he graduated with a good degree.
C. Although George graduated with a good degree, he joined the ranks of the unemployed.
D. That George graduated with a good degree helped him join the ranks of the unemployed.
Question 32: He must have canceled his e-mail account. I can’t get hold of him.
A. Since I’m unable to get in contact with him, it seems certain that he’s closed his e-mail
account.
B. If no one is able to get in contact with him, he ought to get an e-mail account for himself.
C. I must have got his e-mail address wrong, because he’s not giving me any reply.
D. He may have closed his e-mail account, but I won’t know for sure until I get in touch with
him.

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.
Urbanization programmes are being carried out in many parts of the world, especially in densely
(33) _____ religion with limited land and resources. It is the natural outcome of economic development
and industrialization. It has brought a lot of benefits to our society. However, it also (34) _____various
problems for local authorities and town planners in the process of maintaining sustainable urbanization,
especially in developing countries.
When too many people cram into a small area, urban infrastructure can’t be effective. There will
be a (35) _____ of livable housing, energy and water supply. This will create overcrowded urban districts
with no proper facilities. Currently, fast urbanization is taking place predominantly in developing countries
where sustainable urbanization has little relevance to people's lives. Their houses are just shabby slums
with poor sanitation. Their children only manage to get basic education. Hence, the struggle for (36)
_____ is their first priority rather than anything else. Only when the quality of their existence is improved,
can they seek (37) _____ other high values in their life.
Question 33: A. popular B. crowed C. populated D. numerous
Question 34: A. poses B. offers C. leads D. imposes
Question 35: A. appearance B. plenty C. loss D. lack
Question 36: A. survive B. survival C. survivor D. survived
Question 37: A. about B. for C. with D. on
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.
Accidents do not occur at random. People eighty-five years of age and older are twenty-two
times likelyto die accidentally than are children five to nine years old. The risk for native Americans is four
times that for Asian-Americans and twice that for white Americans or African-Americans. Males suffer
accidents at more than twice the rate of females, in part because they are more prone to risky behavior.
Alaskans are more than three times as likely as Rhode Islanders to die in an accident. Texans are twenty-
one times more likely than New Jerseyites to die in a natural disaster. Among the one hundred most
populous counties, Kern County, California (Bakersfield), has an accident fatality rate three times greater
than Summit County, Ohio (Akron).
Accidents happens more often to poor people. Those living in poverty receive inferior medical
care, are more apt to reside in houses with faulty heating and electrical systems, drive older cars with
fewer safety features, and are less likely to use safety belts. People in rural areas have more accidents
than city or suburban dwellers because farming is much riskier than working in a factory or office and
because emergency medical services are less readily available. These two factors - low income and rural
residence - may explain why the south has a higher accident rate than the north.
(Source: Proficiency Reading)
Question 38: Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A. Children aged five to nine face the greatest accident risk.
B. All people face an equal risk of having an accident.
C. One in every 22 people aged 85 and over will die in an accident.
D. The risk of having an accident is greater among certain groups of people.
Question 39: The word “inferior” in the passage is closest in meaning to__________.
A. modern B. low-quality C. well-equipped D. unsafe
Question 40: According to the passage, which of the following groups of people in America face the
highest risk of having an accident?
A. Native Americans B. Asian-Americans
C. White Americans D. African-Americans
Question 41: What does the word “that” in the passage refer to?
A. males B. native Americans C. the risk D. African-Americans
Question 42: Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason for a higher accident rate among the
poor?
A. Little knowledge about safety.
B. Inadequate medical services.
C. Poor housing and working conditions.
D. Use of cars which incorporate fewer safety features.

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.
The concept of being environmentally conscious, or “green”, has become more prevalent in
twenty first-century U.S culture. It has begun to affect the manufacturing of everything from non-toxic
household cleaning products to motor vehicles powered by alternative sources of energy. However, one
way of being “green” that is perhaps not as apparent to the viewer but of equal importance in being
environmentally conscious, is the construction of buildings that are considered “sustainable”. Sustainable
buildings are those that do not impose on the environment or rely on the over-utilization of energy or
natural resources. There are four main principles of sustainability, which includes consideration of the
health and stability of all living things and their environmental diversity, as well as the economic
opportunities of humanity.
Sustainable architecture consists of environmentally conscious design techniques. In the past, the
demolition of an old building meant that all or most of the debris of the building would end up in a landfill
or a waste disposal site. Today, architects can plan and design a building that uses recycled materials,
such as wood, concrete, stone, or metal. These materials are salvaged from the demolition of an older
building and can be appropriately incorporated into a new construction. Architects and construction
supervisors may also choose to recycle more organic parts of demolished buildings, such as wooden
doors, windows and other glass, ceramics, paper, and textiles.
A problem that has often arisen has been with how a site crew-whether it is demolition or
construction crew determines and sorts what is “waste” and what is recyclable. Architects and
environmental scientists have to decide whether or not a material is appropriate for use in new
construction and how it will impact the environment. They must evaluate the materials from the
demolition and determine what those materials contain, and if they meet the standards set by the U.S,
government’s Environmental Protection Agency (the EPA). If the debris from the demolition contains
hazardous materials that are harmful to the environment or to the consumer, such as asbestos, then the
material is not salvageable. Use of the asbestos for insulation and as a form of fire retardation in
buildings and fabrics was common in the nineteenth century. Asbestos was once used in shingles on the
sides of buildings, as well as in the insulation in the interior walls of homes or other construction. In new
“green” construction, insulation that once asbestos- based can be replaced with recycled denim or
constructed with cellulose-a fibrous material found in paper products. The same-assessment applies to
wood or wallboard painted with toxic lead-based paints. In addition, gas-flow regulators and meters on
both water and gas heating systems constructed prior to 1961 must be carefully evaluated to determine
that they do not contain dangerous substances such as mercury. Mercury can be harmful to humans and
the environment if it is spilled during the removal of these devices.
Question 43: The word “prevalent” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to_______.
A. rare B. unusual C. widespread D. valuable
Question 44: In paragraph 1, the author implies that _______.
A. some companies manufacture vehicles that are not powered by gasoline
B. the concept of being green has not influenced manufacture
C. uses of alternative energy are apparent to the consumer
D. all buildings impose on the environment
Question 45: According to paragraph 1, which of the following is true?
A. All construction follows the concept of sustainable architecture.
B. Sustainable buildings do not overuse electricity, oil, or gas.
C. Today’s cleaning products and appliances harm the environment.
D. Construction of “green” buildings is an old idea.
Question 46: In paragraph 2, the word “salvaged” is closest in meaning to_______.
A. lost B. destroyed C. buried D. saved
Question 47: According to paragraph 2, environmentally conscious design incorporates______.
A. safe, organic, recycled materials B. new wood, stone, or concrete
C. debris from a demolished building D. materials from a landfill
Question 48: In paragraph 3, the author mention both demolition and construction crews in order to
___.
A. give an example of how choosing materials is not easily determined on a site
B. illustrate the types of crews that sort waste and recyclables
C. demonstrate that choosing recyclable materials is challenging for both crews
D. contrast the work of the two types of crews on a site
Question 49: The word “they” in paragraph 3 refers to________.
A. the EPA B. the site crew
C. architects and environmental scientists D. the materials from the demolition
Question 50: In paragraph 3, the author mentions all of the following hazardous materials found in a
debris from a demolition site EXCEPT .
A. cellulose B. mercury C. asbestos D. lead

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