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.

1. A. leaves B. songs C. deserts D. knives

2. A. chalk B. chemistry C. chapter D. approach

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.

3. A. question B. investigate C. motorcycle D. notice

4. A. comfortable B. restaurant C. informal D. special

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.

5. I've been studying French since I have started high school.

A B C D

6. It took them at least two months learning how to pronounce these words.

A B C D

7. Lake Superior, that lies on the US Canadian border, is the largest lake in North America.

A B C D

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

8. Mary __________ the country by the time this letter reaches her.

A. is going to leave B. will leave C. is leaving D. will have left

9. Most Americans don't object __________ being called by their first names.

A. for B. to C. in D. about

10. Let's go to the library, __________?

A. shall we B. will we C. would we D. should we

11. __________ the rise in unemployment, people still seem to be spending more.

A. While B. Despite C. Meanwhile D. Although

12. The bomb __________ in a crowded street.

A. went out B. went off C. came off D. came out

13. I'm sorry for __________ such a fuss about the unfruitful plan.

A. making B. doing C. paying D. taking

14. Smoke, dirt and noise are all kinds of __________.

A. pollute B. polluting C. pollutants D. polluter

15. The speaker said __________ nothing worth listening to.

A. complete B. completing C. completely D. completion

16. This switch is __________ high for him to reach.

A. very B. too C. enough D. so

17. This is the first time I __________ the experiment on plant breeding.

A. have done B. do C. would do D. did

18. I have been invited to a wedding __________ 14 February.

A. in B. of C. on D. at

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.

19. - "You look nice today. I like your new hair style." - " ."

A. It's nice of you to say so B. Shall I? Thanks.

C. Oh, well done! D. I feel interesting to hear that.

20. - "A motorbike knocked Ted down I" - "__________."

A. What is it now? B. Poor Ted I

C. How terrific! D. What a motorbike!

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions.

21. I only have time to tell you the main idea of it, not the details.

A. story B. gist C. list D. start

22. Wildlife on Earth is disappearing fast and will continue to do so unless urgent action is taken.

A. vanishing B. damaging C. polluting D. destroying

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.

23. My mother often tells me never to accept a lift from someone I've just met!

A. assist B. deny C. refuse D. prevent

24. When you bought that new computer a couple of years ago, you probably thought its 500-megabyte hard disk would last forever.

A. certainly B. absolutely C. possibly D. generally

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.

The relationship between students and teachers is less formal in the USA than in many other countries. American students do not stand up (25)_______their teachers enter the room. Students are encouraged to ask questions during class, to stop in the teacher's office for extra help, and to phone if they are absent. Most teachers (26) _______students to enter class late or leave early if necessary. Despite the lack of formality, students are still expected to be polite to their teachers and fellow classmates.

When students want to ask questions, they usually (27) _______a hand and wait to be called on. When a test is being given, talking to a classmate is not only rude but also risky. Most American teachers consider that students who are talking to each other (28) _______ a test are cheating.

25. A. when B. where C. that D. whether

26. A. let B. allow C. make D. encourage

27. A. rise B. arise C. raise D. put

28. A. in B. when C. while D. during

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.

Man is a land animal, but he also closely tied to the sea. Throughout history the sea has served the needs of man. The sea has provided man with food and convenient way to travel to many parts of the world. Today, nearly two thirds of the world's population lives within 80 kilometers of the sea coast.

In the modern technological world, the sea offers many resources to help mankind survive. Resources on land are beginning to be used up. The sea, however, still can be hoped to supply many man's needs. The list of riches of the sea yet to be developed by man's technology is impressive. Oil and gas explorations have been carried out for nearly 30 years. Valuable amounts of minerals existing on the ocean floor are ready to be mined.

Fish farming promises to be a good way to produce large quantities of food. The culture of fish and shellfish is an ancient skill practiced in the past mainly by Oriental people.

Besides oil and gas, the sea may offer new sources of energy. Experts believe that the warm temperature of the ocean can be used in a way similar to the steam in a steamship. Ocean currents and waves offer possible use as a source of energy.

Technology is enabling man to explore ever more deeply under the sea. The development of strong, new materials has made this possible. The technology to harvest the sea continues to

improve. Experts believe that by the year 2020 the problems that prevent US from exploiting fully the food, minerals, and energy source of the sea will be largely solved.

29. The major things that the sea offers man are________.

A. fish and oil B. minerals and oil

C. food, energy sources, and minerals D. ocean currents and waves

30. We can conclude from the passage that________.

A. the sea resources have largely been used up.

B. the sea, in a broad sense, has not yet been developed.

C. the problems that prevent US from fully exploiting the sea have already been solved

D. by the year 2000, the technology will be good enough to exploit all these resources

31.The words "Oriental people" in the fourth paragraph means________.

A. people in Asia B. people in Africa

C. European people D. American people

32. The best title for this paragraph is________.

A. Seafood B. Sea Harvest

C. Man and the Sea D. Technology for Exploiting the Sea

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.

33. It's a pity I can't cook as well as my mom.

A. I wish I could cook as well as my mom.

B. I wish I can cook as well as my mom.

C. I wish I could cook as good as my mom.

D. I wish I can cook as better as my mom.

34. Shall we use environmental problem in Ha Noi as a theme of the presentation?

A. She suggests use environmental problem in Ha Noi as a theme of the presentation.

B. She suggests to use environmental problem in Ha Noi as a theme of the presentation.

C. She suggests to using environmental problem in Ha Noi as a theme of the presentation.

D. She suggests using environmental problem in Ha Noi as a theme of the presentation.

35. Finish your homework or you can't go out with your friend.

A. Unless you finish your homework, you can go out with your friend.

B. If you don't finish your homework, you can go out with your friend.

C. If you don't finish your homework, you can't go out with your friend.

D. If you finish your homework, you can't go out with your friend.

36. It took me 4 hours to read the first chapter of the book.

A. I spent 4 hours reading the first chapter of the book.

B. I spent 4 hours to read the first chapter of the book.

C. I spent 4 hours to reading the first chapter of the book.

D. I spent 4 hours read the first chapter of the book.

37. Snowboarding is more dangerous than tennis.

A. Tennis is as dangerous as snowboarding.

B. Tennis is not as dangerous as snowboarding.

C. Tennis is as dangerously as snowboarding.

D. Tennis is not as dangerously as snowboarding.

38. Nobody saw her book at the party last night.

A. Her book was seen at the party last night.

B. Her book was not seen at the party last night.

C. Her book were seen at the party last night.

D. Her book were not seen at the party last night.

39. Jenny took a taxi, but she still arrived late for the interview.

A. In spite of Jenny took a taxi, she still arrived late for the interview.

B. Although taking a taxi, Jenny still arrived late for the interview.

C. Although Jenny took a taxi, she still arrived late for the interview.

D. In spite of took a taxi, Jenny still arrived late for the interview.

40. We didn’t go out because of the heavy rain.

A. We didn’t go out because it rained heavily.

B. We didn’t go out because of it rained heavily.

C. We didn’t go out because it didn’t rain heavily.

D. We didn’t go out because it rained heavy.