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.

1. A. better B. father C. bigger D. reuse
2. A. looked B. visited C. stopped D. watched
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.
3. A. improve B. culture C. pollute D. attend
4. A. decide B. reduce C. invite D. famous
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
question.
5. _________ his aunt really likes the apartment, she can’t afford to buy it.
A. Although B. Because C. If D. So
6. The doctor advised my uncle to stop ______ because it’s quite harmful to his health.
A. to smoking B. smoking C. to smoke D. smoke
7. More and more young people are moving to the city as there are ______of job
opportunities here.
A. much B. a lot C. a little D. many
8. The artwork was _______ done by the artisan.
A. careless B. careful C. carefully D. care
9. The light went out while he ________ dinner with his family.
A. is having B. have had C. had D. was having
10. Last Sunday we arrived at the waterfall nearby……………….7 a.m.
A. of B. at C. in D. on
11. The students enjoy ________ badminton every morning.
A. played B. playing C. plays D. to play
12. They decided to learn French _______ study in Paris.
A. so that B. so as to C. in order that D. in order
13. Your brother passed the final exam, ________?
A. did he B. doesn’t he C. does he D. didn’t he
14. I got some ________ advices on how to make a presentation from my English
teacher, so I passed my oral test.
A. useless B. usefulness C. useful D. uselessness
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in
each of the following questions.
15. I wish all the students in the world don’t have to live in poverty any more.
A B C D
16. The doctor which we meet in France has just sent us a greeting card.
A B C D
17. You should to read more books if you want to improve your English vocabulary.
A B C D
18. We cancelled our camping trip because of it rained heavily.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following
exchanges.
19. Peter: “What a beautiful painting!”
Jack: “___________”
A. I’m glad to tell you so. B. It’s very nice of you to say so.
C. I don’t mind if you say that. D. You’re welcome.
20. Peter: “Would you like to have dinner with me tonight?” Jack:
“___________”
A. Yes, I’d love to. B. Yes, I will.
C. Never mind, thanks. D. No, I won’t.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word in each of the following questions.
21. We should go to the mountainous area to enjoy some fresh air at the weekend.
A. windy B. rainy C. unpolluted D. polluted
22. My brother went on with the project even though his boss said it is impossible to do
it.
A. made B. continued C. fought D. began
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word in each of the following questions.
23. I find playing sports an exciting way to exercise.
A. boring B. normal C. regular D. interesting
24. Tom left nervous the moment the plane took off.
A. turned off B. flew up C. landed D. ran
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 5 years, more and more students from the school have taken part in
environmental 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 strong 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.
25. A. did B. done C. does D. do
26. A. stays B. stay C. wants D. want
27. A. giving B. doing C. spending D. paying
28. A. the B. X C. a D. an
29. A. her B. his C. its D. their
30. A. at B. in C. about D. on
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 Vietnam. It has got over 1,600 island and islets. Among the many ancient
fishing villages 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 wonderful to live among
such natural beauty and know you are protecting it. The villagers are able to help
preserve their beautiful bay because they live directly on the water.
31. The word “they” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. the builders B. the schools C. the villagers D. the houses
32. According to the passage the villagers’ lifestyle may seem ______to many people.
A. strange B. dangerous C. tiring D. boring
33. The villagers not only fish but also ______ the sea life.
A. look at B. look after C. pollute D. damage
34. The villagers are able to help preserve their beautiful bay because ________.
A. they live directly on the water B. they live far from the sea
C. they don’t live directly on the water D. they live on the land
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.
35. Your house is more modern than mine.
A. My house isn’t as modern as yours. B. My house isn’t as modern as yours
house.
C. My house is more modern than yours. D. My house is as modern as yours.
36. “Let’s go to Ngoc Son Temple on New Year’s Eve,” Mai said.
A. Mai suggested go Ngoc Son temple on New Year’s Eve.
B. Mai suggested that we went 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 going to Ngoc Son temple on New Year’s Eve.
37. 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 at first.
D. His children tried Japanese cuisine before.
38. Her father invited him to the conference.
A. He was invited to the conference by her father.
B. He were invited to the conference by her father.
C. He has been invited to the conference by her father.
D. He is invited to the conference by her father.
39. Ally wants to buy that dress, but she doesn’t have enough money.
 A. If Ally had enough money, she will buy that dress.
B. If Ally has enough money, she can buy that dress.
C. If Ally have enough money, she could buy that dress.
D. If Ally had enough money, she could buy that dress.
40. “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 said Thomas to raise money for the poor.
C. I asked Thomas why he doesn’t raise money for the poor.
D. I asked Thomas why didn’t he raise money for the poor.