Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in proninciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. visited B. watched C. looked D. stopped
Question 2: A. bigger B.father C. reuse D. better
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. decide B. invite C. reduce D. famous
Question 4: A. pollute B. attend C. culture D. improve
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
Question 5: Last Sunday, we arrived at the waterfall nearby _____ 7.00 a.m.
A. at B.of C. On D. in
Question 6: The students enjoy _____ badminton every morning.
A. played B. plays C. to play D. playing
Question 7: _____ his aunt really likes the apartment, she can’t afford to buy it.
A. Although B. If C. So D. Because
Question 8: More and more young people are moving to the city as there are __ of job opportunities here.
A. a lot B. much C. many D. a little
Question 9: They decided to learn French _____ study in Paris.
A. in order B. so that C. in order that D. so as to
Question 10: Your brother passed the final exam, _____?
A. did he B. doesn’t he C. didn’t he D. does he
Question 11: The artwork was _____ done by the artisan.
A. care B. careless C. careful D. carefully
Question 12: I got some _____ advice on how to make a presentation from my English teacher, so I passed my oral test.
A. useful B. uselessness C. usefulness D. useless
Question 13: The doctor advised my uncle to stop _____ because it’s quite harmful to his health.
A. smoking B. to smoking C. smoke D. to smoke
Question 14: The light went out while he _____ dinner with his family.
A. had B. is having C. was having D. have had
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 question.
Question 15: My brother went on with the project even though his boss said it was impossible to do it.
A. fought B. began C. continued D. made
Question 16: We should go to the mountainous area to enjoy some fresh air at the weekend.
A. polluted B. windy C. unpolluted D. rainy
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 17: Tom felt nervous the moment the plane took off.
A. turned off B. ran C. landed D. flew up
Question 18: I find playing sports an exciting way to exercise.
A. boring B. normal C. regular D. interesting
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 19: Robert: “Would you like to have dinner with me tonight?” Mary:" _____"
A. No, I won’t B. Yes, I will
C. Yes, I’d love to D. Never mind, thanks.
Question 20: Jim: “What a beautiful painting! ” Nam: " ______"
A. I don’t mind if you say that
B. It’s very nice of you to say so
C. You’re welcome
D. I’m glad to tell you so
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Ha Long Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage site in Quang Ninh province, in the northeast of Viet Nam. It has got over 1,600 islands and islets. Among the many ancient fishing villages in Ha Long Bay, only Cua Van floating village remains. All the houses and buildings in the village float on huge wooden rafts. The villagers spend their days fishing and looking after the sea life. Then they sail to the mainland to trade their fish for things like food, drinking water or clothes. Most children go to floating schools and then spend the rest of their time learning important skills like swimming and fishing. They also help out their parents as much as they can. Their lifestyle may seem strange to many people, but it’s so wonderful to live among such natural beauty and know you are protecting it. The villagers are able to help preserve their bay because they live directly on the water.
Question 21: The word “they” is closest in meaning to _____.
A. unthe villagers B. the builders C. the schools D. the houses
Question 22: According to the passage, the villagers’ lifestyle may seem _____ to many people.
A. dangerous B. strange C. boring D. tiring
Question 23: The villagers not only fish but also _____ the sea life.
A. look after B. look at C. pollute D. damage
Question 24: The villagers are able to help preserve their beautiful bay because _____.
A. they live far from the sea B. they live directly on the water
C. they live on the land D. They don’t live directly on the water
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Over the last five years, more and more students from the school have taken part in environment projects, such as tree planting and improving the school grounds. But, no matter how much we do, there’s always more that can be (25) _______ to improve the place where we live. This year students from the Conservation Club plan to work with local people to make a community garden near the school. As Tim, a student, says: “No one (26) _______ to live in an unattractive area. If we work together, we can turn these areas into spaces that we can enjoy (27) _______ time in.” This kind of local action is not just about (28) _______ environment. It also helps people get to know (29) _______ neighbors and it can help build stronger communities. If you care (30) _______ the state of your town, and you are interested in taking part in the project, please contact the school for further information.
Question 25: A. do B. done C. does D. did
Question 26: A. wants B. stays C. stay D. want
Question 27: A. paying B. giving C. spending D. doing
Question 28: A. X B. a C. an D. the
Question 29: A. its B. their C. his D. her
Question 30: A. at B. in C. on D. about
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Question 31: I wish all the children in the world don’t have to live in poverty any more.
A. don’t have to B. in C. all the children D. the
Question 32: The doctor which we met in France has just sent us a greeting card.
A. has B. which C. a D. met
Question 33: You should to read more books if you want to improve your English vocabulary.
A. vocabulary B. to improve C. if D. to read
Question 34: We cancelled our camping trip because of it rained heavily.
A. heavily B. camping C. because of D. cancelled
 
Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions.
Question 35: This is the first time his children have tried Japanese cuisine.
A. His children last tried Japanese cuisine a long time ago.
B. His children have never tried Japanese cuisine before.
C. His children tried Japanese cuisine before.
D. His children tried Japanese cuisine at first.
Question 36: Her father invited him to the conference.
A. He has been invited to the conference by her father.
B. He was invited to the conference by her father.
C. He were invited to the conference by her father.
D. He is invited to the conference by her father.
Question 37: “Let’s go to Ngoc Son temple on New Year’s Eve”, Mai said.
A. Mai suggested that we went to Ngoc Son temple on New Year’s Eve.
B. Mai suggested going to Ngoc Son temple on New Year’s Eve.
C. Mai suggests going to Ngoc Son temple on New Year’s Eve.
D. Mai suggested go Ngoc Son temple on New Year’s Eve.
Question 38: Your house is more modern than mine.
A. My house is as modern as yours.
B. My house isn’t as modern as yours house.
C. My house isn’t as modern as yours.
D. My house is more modern than yours.
Question 39: “If I were you, I would raise money for the poor,” I said to Thomas.
A. I advised Thomas to raise money for the poor.
B. I asked Thomas why he doesn’t raise money for the poor.
C. I said Thomas to raise money for the poor.
D. I asked Thomas why didn’t he raise money for the poor.
Question 40: Ally wants to buy that dress, but she doesn’t have enough money.
A. If Ally have enough money, she could buy that dress.
B. If Ally has enough money, she can buy that dress.
C. If Ally had enough money, she will buy that dress.
D. If Ally had enough money, she could buy that dress.