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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. climber	B. subtle	C. debtor	D. probable
Question 2: A. unity	B. suite	C. studious	D. volume
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. catalogue	B. competitive	C. experienced	D. pedestrian
Question 4: A. conservative	B. conference	C. proficiency	D. industrial
Question 5: A. advertise	B. practice	C. advise	D. promise 
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 
Question 6: Man has set foot on the Moon and he is now planning __________ to Venus and back. 
A. travelling	B. travel	C. to have travelled	D. to travel 
Question 7: “Where’s that _________ dress that your boyfriend gave you?” 
A. lovely long pink silk	B. lovely pink long silk
C. long pink silk lovely	D. pink long lovely silk 
Question 8: I’ve seen that famous actor on television, but I’ve never seen him __________ person. 
A. by	B. on	C. of	D. in 
Question 9: Jack ________ yet, otherwise he would have telephoned me. 
A. can’t have arrived	B. mustn’t have arrived
C. needn’t have arrived	D. shouldn’t have arrived
Question 10: British and Australian people share the same language, but in other aspects they are as different as ___________
A. cats and dogs	B. chalk and cheese	C. salt and pepper	D. here and there
Question 11: That book is written by a famous anthropologist. It’s about the people in Samoa __________ for two years.
A. that she lived	B. that she lived among them
C. among whom she lived	D. where she lived among them 
Question 12: ___________ is the price of the car. 
A. What interested in us	B. That we are interested in
C. That interested us	D. What we are interested in 
Question 13: The purpose of a labour union is to improve the working condition, ___________ and pay of its members.
A. jobs are secure	B. to be secure	C. the job’s security	D. job security	 
Question 14: Only when you become a parent ____________ what true responsibility is.
	A. you will understand	B. don’t you understand
	C. will you understand	D. would you understand 
Question 15: - “Would you bother if I had a look at your paper?”	- “____________” 
A. You’re welcome	B. Well, actually I’d rather you didn’t
C. That’s a good idea	D. Oh, I didn’t realize that
Question 16: __________ home schooling is very successful, many people still believe in the benefits of traditional schooling. 
A. Even though	B. Despite that	C. Because	D. In spite of 
Question 17: - Lisa: “Have you been able to reach Peter?”	- Gina: “____________”
A. That’s no approval	B. Yes, I’ve known him for years
C. No, the line is busy	D. It’s much too high
Question 18: You can’t get a soda on that machine. There’s a sign on it says that “____________”. 
A. Out of job	B. Out of order	C. Out of mind	D. Out of hand
* out of job = unemployed, jobless; out of order: hỏng (máy móc); out of mind: lãng quên; out of hand: không nắm được, không kiểm soát được
Question 19: If you’re telling some to ___________, you’re telling them to relax.
A. calm down	B. calm on	C. calm in	D. calm out
Question 20: Good health and good methods of study are very necessary, or _____ for success in college. 
A. dependable	B. efficient	C. available	D. essential
Question 21: My mother __________ her services for an environmental group. She helps raise money to protect wildlife. * to volunteer something for something: xung phong, tình nguyện làm việc gì
A. identifies	B. encourages	C. shares	D. volunteers 
Question 22: Stop __________ about the bush, John! Just tell me exactly what the problem is. 
A. rushing	B. hiding	C. beating	D. moving
Question 23: The rhinoceros, whose numbers have dropped alarmingly recently, has been declared a(n) __________ species.
A. endanger	B. endangered	C. dangerous	D. danger 
Question 24: Overpopulation tends to create conditions which may result in ____________ of food in developing countries.
A. shortages	B. surpluses	C. failures	D. supplies 
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 
Question 25: The twentieth century saw a rapid rise in life expectancy due to improvement in public health, nutrition and medicine. 
A. anticipation	B. expectation	C. span	D. prospect
Question 26: The tiny irrigation channels were everywhere and along some of them the water was running. 
	A. flushing out with water	B. supplying water
	C. cleaning with water	D. washing out with water 
Question 27: Thanks to the invention of microscope, biologists can now gain insights into the nature of the human cell. 
A. deep understanding	B. far-sighted views
C. spectacular sightings	D. in-depth studies
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 
Question 28: About 95 percent of all animals are invertebrates which can live anywhere, but most, like the starfish and crabs, live in the ocean. 
A. with ribs	B. without ribs	C. without backbones	D. with backbones 
Question 29: Mr. Smith’s new neighbors appear to be very friendly.
A. amicable	B. inapplicable	C. hostile	D. futile
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 30: So extensive the lakes are that they are viewed as the largest bodies of fresh water in the 
 world. A B C D
Question 31: A basic knowledge of social studies, such as history and geography, are considered a basic 
 A B C
 part of the education of every child.
 D
Question 32: Regardless of your teaching method, the objective of any conversation class should be for 
 A B C 
 the students to practise speaking words.
 D
Question 33: Have you considered to move to another city to find a new job that uses the same skills but 
 A B C
 offers a better salary?
 D
Question 34: Scientists say that the Earth is unique because no other planet has conditions which 
 A B
 enables the existence of intelligent life.
 C D
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. 
Our classes take place for three hours every morning from Monday to Friday. The (35) _____ class size is twelve and the average is ten. We use modern methods (36) _______ teaching and learning, and the school has a language laboratory, a video camera and recorders. You will only be successful in improving your English; however, if you work hard and practise (37) ________ English as much as you can. You will take a short (38) ________ in English as soon as you arrive. In this way, we can put you in a (39) _________ at the most suitable level.
 There are two classes at the Elementary level: one is for complete (40) _______ and the other is for students who know only a little English. In both classes you will practise simple conversations. In the class at the Intermediate level, you will have a lot of practice in communication in (41) _____ situations because we help you to use the English you have previously (42) _______ in your own country. You will also have the chance to improve your (43) ________ of English grammar and to build up your vocabulary.
The emphasis is on oral communication practice in a wide (44) ________ of situations at the advanced knowledge. You will learn how to use language correctly and appropriately when you talk to native speakers. In addition, you will develop such study skills as reading efficiently, writing articles and reports, and note-taking from books and lectures.
Question 35: A. maximum	B. minimum	C. small	D. large 
Question 36: A. in	B. of	C. on	D. for
Question 37: A. speak	B. to speak	C. speaking	D. of speaking 
Question 38: A. test	B. exam	C. course	D. lesson 
Question 39: A. form	B. class	C. grade	D. course 
Question 40: A. starters	B. beginners	C. new-comers	D. learners 
Question 41: A. life-real	B. real-life	C. real lives	D. lives-real 
Question 42: A. got	B. gained	C. studied	D. learnt
Question 43: A. knowing	B. knowledge	C. known	D. acknowledgement 
Question 44: A. variety	B. amount	C. number	D. lot 
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 question s from 45 to 54. 
Carnegie Hall, the famous concert hall in New York City, has again undergone a restoration. While this is not the first, it is certainly the most extensive in the building's history. As a result of this new restoration, Carnegie Hall once again has the quality of sound Line 5 that it had when it was first built.
Carnegie Hall owes its existence to Andrew Carnegie, the wealthy owner of a steel company in the late 1800s. The hall was finished in 1891 and quickly gained a reputation as an excellent performing arts hall Line 10 where accomplished musicians gained fame. Despite its reputation, however, the concert hall suffered from several detrimental renovations over the years. During the Great Depression, when fewer people could afford to attend performances, the directors sold part of the building to commercial businesses. As a result, a coffee shop was opened Line 15 in one corner of the building, for which the builders replaced the brick and terra cotta walls with windowpanes. A renovation in 1946 seriously damaged the acoustical quality of the hall when the makers of the film Carnegie Hall cut a gaping hole in the dome of the ceiling to allow for lights and air vents. The hole was later Line 20 covered with short curtains and a fake ceiling, but the hall never sounded the same afterwards.
In 1960, the violinist Isaac Stern became involved in restoring the hall after a group of real estate developers unveiled plans to demolish Line 25 Carnegie Hall and build a high-rise office building on the site. This threat spurred Stern to rally public support for Carnegie Hall and encourage the City of New York to buy the property. The movement was successful, and the concert hall is now owned by the city. In the current restoration, builders tested each new material for it Line 30 sound qualities, and they replaced the hole in the ceiling with a dome. The builders also restored the outer walls to their original appearance and closed the coffee shop. Carnegie has never sounded better, and its prospects for the future have never looked more promising. ____________
Question 45: This passage is mainly about 
 	A. changes to Carnegie Hall 	
B. the appearance of Carnegie Hall 
 	C. Carnegie Hall's history during the Great Depression 
 	D. damage to the ceiling in Carnegie Hall 
Question 46: In line 11, what is the meaning of the word "detrimental"?
 	A. dangerous	B. significant 	C. extreme 	D. harmful 
Question 47: What major change happened to the hall in 1946?
 	A. The acoustic dome was damaged. 
 	B. Space in the building was sold to commercial businesses. 
 	C. The walls were damaged in an earthquake. 	
D. The stage was renovated. 
Question 48: Who was Andrew Carnegie?
 	A. a violinist	B. an architect 
 	C. a steel mill owner 	D. mayor of New York City 
Question 49: Which of the following words could best replace the word "gaping" in line 18?
 	A. small	B. round 	C. vital 	D. wide 
Question 50: What was Isaac Stern's relationship to Carnegie Hall?
 	A. He made the movie "Carnegie Hall" in 1946. 
 	B. He performed on opening night in 1891. 
 	C. He tried to save the hall, beginning in 1960. 
 	D. He opened a coffee shop in Carnegie Hall during the Depression. 
Question 51: What was probably the most important aspect of the recent renovation?
 	A. restoring the outer wall	B. expanding the lobby 
 	C. restoring the plaster trim	D. repairing the ceiling 
Question 52: Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word "unveiled" in line 24?
 	A. announced	B. restricted 	C. overshadowed 	D. located 
Question 53: How does the author seem to feel about the future of Carnegie Hall?
 	A. ambiguous	B. guarded 	C. optimistic  	D. negative 
Question 54: Which of the following would most likely be the topic of the next paragraph?
 	A. a scientific explanation of acoustics and the nature of sound 
 	B. a description of people's reactions to the newly renovated hall 
 	C. a discussion of the coffee shop that once was located in the building 
 	D. further discussion about the activities of Isaac Stern in 1960
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 question s from 55 to 64. 
About 200 million years ago, as the Triassic Period came to a close, many species of animals disappeared from the face of the Earth. Scientists previously believed that the series of extinctions happened over a period of 15 to 20 million years. Recent discoveries in Nova Scotia Line 5 suggest, however, that the extinctions may have happened over a much shorter period of time, perhaps less than 850,000 years.
Evidence for a rapid extinction of species at the end of the Triassic Period is found in the McCoy Brook Formation along the Bay of Fundy Line 10 in Nova Scotia. Fossils found in this formation indicate a rapid disappearance of species rather than a slow and gradual change over time. One explanation for a relatively sudden extinction at the end of the Triassic may be that a large meteorite struck the earth at the time and is responsible for a 70- kilometer hole nearby. If geologists Line 15 and other researchers can find evidence, such as shocked quartz in the rock formations, that a meteorite did strike the earth, it would give more credence to the theory of rapid Triassic extinctions. It is possible, however, that even if a rapid extinction happened in and around Nova Scotia, it did not necessarily occur in the rest Line 20 of the world.
Question 55: What is the main topic of this passage?
 	A. the disappearance of animal species at the end of the Triassic Period 
 	B. evidence of a relatively sudden extinction of species 
 	C. the possibility of an extinction happening simultaneously throughout the world 
 	D. a meteorite hole in the Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia 
Question 56: The author uses the phrase "the face of the Earth" in line 2 in order to ___________
 	A. emphasize the disappearance	B. focus on one part of the Earth 
 	C. focus on one period of time	D. point out the reference to land, not water 
Question 57: All of the following were mentioned in the passage EXCEPT ______________
 	A. the extinction of late Triassic animals 
 	B. the duration of time for the extinction 
 	C. a large meteorite hitting the Earth 10 million years ago 
 	D. the use of types of rock in scientific research 
Question 58: Where in the passage does the author give evidence for the argument?
 	A. Lines 1-4	B. Lines 8-12 	C. Lines 12-17 	D. Lines 17-20 
Question 59: According to the passage, what would give evidence that a meteorite struck the earth?
 	A. a gradual change in species over time	B. a change in the quartz 
 	C. gold deposits in the veins of rocks 	D. a change in the waters of the Bay of Fundy 
Question 60: Which of the following could best replace the word "struck" as used in line 13?
 	A. affected	B. discovered 	C. devastated 	D. hit 
Question 61: Which of the following is most probably the meaning of "shocked quartz" in line 15?
 	A. narrow chasms	B. tiny lines 	C. hardened ores 	D. cracked minerals 
Question 62: In line 16, "it" refers to _____________
 	A. evidence	B. an extinction 	C. the Earth 	D. a meteorite 
Question 63: Which of the following could best replace the word "credence" in line 17?
 	A. demonstration	B. elevation 	C. suitability 	D. credibility 
Question 64: Which of the following best describes the author's tone?
A. aggressive 	B. explanatory 	C. apologetic 	D. cynical  
WRITING 
Part I. Finish each of the following sentences in s uch a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it. 
Question 65: Just after solving one problem, I was faced with another. 
ó Scarcely had I solved one problem when I was faced with another.
Question 66: Without his help, we would all have been in worse trouble. 
ó Had it not been for his help, we would all have been in worse trouble.
Question 67: No students in my class can speak English as fluently as she does. 
ó She speaks English the most fluently of all students in my class.
Question 68: My father started to read that book two weeks ago. He’s still reading it. 
ó My father has been reading that book for two weeks.
Question 69: “I don’t want to be criticized by non-professionals”, said the film star. 
ó The film star objected to being criticized by non-professionals.
Part II. In about 140 words, write a paragraph about a leisure activity that you like to do after school.
A student’s sample writing:
	My favourite leisure activity is reading. I like reading because it is a hobby that is useful and interesting. It is useful because you can find a lot of knowledge of all areas that you need; and it is interesting because books can give you the joy and help you relax after a day of toil etc... Especially, when you join the forum, you can meet a lot of people who have interests similar to yours, comment on the books or novels that interest you. Not only do I love books but I also love reading books. At the age of twelve, I was awarded "How to Win Friends and Influence People" of Dale Breckenridge Carnegie by my grandfather. It is the first book that I have had. Until now I do not really know how many times I have read it. Up to now, I still love it and occasionally read it again. Consequently, my love for books begins. I usually spend most of my free time choosing the books I love, participating in discussion on the forum and reading. Every weekend and all holidays when I have no work to do, I often read books and ruminate on it. I also help some friends can select the genres of books that they like. I always hope that I will have my own library in my future. I love books very much and perhaps, I couldn't live without them.