MULTIPLE CHOICE: (8.0 points)
Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part different from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. laughed B. helped C. looked D. reviewed
Question 2: A. supervise B. responsive C. sole D. decision
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 3: A. delicious B. especially C. avocado D. successfully
Question 4: A. arrangement B. vegetable C. horseradish D. vinegar
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 5: You should have been careful if you use the red knife – it’s sharp.
A B C D
Question 6: A tour guide was showing the tourists around when a something fell down from the sky. A =>tour B C D
Question 7: Tom said he was fully book for the weekend with his music club.=>Booked
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.
Question 8: Is there any butter ______________ in the fridge?
A. leave B. to leave C. leaving D. left
Question 9: If I had more time, I______________a Business English course.
A. will take B. would take C. would have taken D. took
Question 10: They can have _____________ bread if they are hungry.
A. an B. a C. any D. some
Question 11: You need _____________visa to visit ____________foreign countries, but not all of them.
A. the/ the B. a/ x C. the/ x D. a/ the
Question 12: Only my grandmother knows the _______________ to make this traditional food.
A. recipe B. fomular C. technique D. procedure
Question 13: She likes travelling, so she decides to become a tour ____________in the future.
A. guidance B. guide C. guiding D. guidable
Question 14: You should eat more ______________food instead of fast food.
A. nutritional B. nutrition C. nutritive D. nutritious
Question 15: I usually ______________my younger sisters when my parents are away on business.
A. pick up B. take care of C. look for D. take charge of
Question 16: I’m responsible for cooking dinner as my mother usually works ______________
A. lately B. early C. later D. late
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 17: Tom: “What have you been doing recently?” - Mary: “______________”
A. Very tired after the exam. B. Mostly studying.
C. Really exciting. D. Keen on soccer and tennis.
Question 18: Lan: "I have taken part in the science club for 3 months."
Mai: "________________”
A. So have I. B. So have me C. I have so D. So I have
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 the following questions.
Question 19: A: Would you like some more to eat? B: No, thank you. I’ve had more than enough already
A. amount B. race C. pour D. plenty
Question 20: Parent are recommended to collaborate with teachers in educating children.
A. part B. cooperate C. separate D. disagree
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 21: We managed to get to school in time despite the heavy rain.
A. earlier than a particular moment B. later than expected
C. early enough to do something D. as long as expected
Question 22: It is important to create a daily routine so as to improve your work-life balance today.
A. a situation in which two or more things are not treated the same
B. a state that things are of equal weight or force
C. a state that things are of importance
D. a situation that things change frequently in amount
Read the following passage and mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word and phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Having a healthy breakfast every day is very important, especially (23) ______________teenagers. It can give you an energy boost in the morning and improve your focus. If you (24) ______________a lot of time in the morning, this breakfast recipe should be perfect for you. Banana muffin is a very simple recipe. All you need is a (25) ______________common ingredients and a microwave. First, prepare three tablespoons of whole wheat flour, a little bit of baking powder and cinnamon. Put them in a cup then add two tablespoons of milk and honey. Smash half a banana then (26) ______________ it with the mixture. Pop the cup in the microwave for one minute and the quick (27) ______________breakfast is ready for you. You can also prepare the banana muffin cup beforehand, but remember to keep it in the refrigerator.
Question 23: A. at B. with C. to D. for
Question 24: A. haven’t had B. didn’t have C. don’t have D. won’t have
Question 25: A. few B. lot C. little D. lots
Question 26: A. blend B. grind C. slice D. chop
Question 27: A. health B. healthy C. healthiness D. healthily
Read the following passage and mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following questions.
Fish is an important part in Japanese eating habit. Despite a small population, Japanese people consume more than 10 % of the world 's fish. Fish features in Japanese signature dishes. Being an island nation, a country surrounded by water, Japan has a booming fishing industry. Eating fish is not only affordable but also good for the economy in general. Furthermore, Japanese people eat fish for health related reasons as fish is one of the healthiest foods in the world. According to many studies, eating fish is good for your brain, your eyes and reducing the risk of heart diseases. This is why Japan is among the countries that have the highest life expectancy. It is also one of the few developed countries with low rate of cancer.
Question 28: How much fish of the world do Japanese people consume?
A. More than 10 % B. less than 10%
C. Exactly 10 % D. Nearly 10 %
Question 29: What does an island nation mean?
A. A country has a booming fish industry.
B. A country where people consume a lot of fish.
C. A country surrounded by water.
D. A country where people live on the water’s surface.
Question 30: What are the advantages of eating fish?
A. It is affordable and good for the economy in general.
B. It can treat cancer.
C. It is good for people's health.
D. Both A and C.
Question 31: How is eating fish good for your health?
A. It is good for your brain, your eyes and reducing the risk of heart diseases.
B. It is good for your skin, your blood and reducing the risk of heart diseases.
C. It is good for your skin, your blood and reducing the risk of lung diseases.
D. It is good for your brain, your eyes and reducing the risk of lung diseases.
Question 32: Why is Japan among the countries that have the highest life expectancy?
A. Because Japan is an island nation
B. Because Japanese people eat much fish
C. Because Japanese fish is better than other countries
D. Because Japanese people rarely get sick
WRITING: (2.0 points)
Finish the second sentences so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words.
Question 33: We started writing to each other eight years ago.
You have_________________________________________________________________
Question 34: They use cars and trucks to carry food to market.
Cars and trucks_____________________________________________________________
Question 35: “Who wrote this letter?” said the teacher.
The teacher asked___________________________________________________________
Question 36: My mother no longer cooked for me since I married my wife.
My mother used____________________________________________________________
Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any ways.
Question 37: He is intelligent. He doesn't do well at school. (Although)
_______________________________________________________________________
Question 38: I prefer to go out for a meal. I really don’t want to eat at home. (would rather)
_______________________________________________________________________
Question 39: Mariah sings well. She writes good songs, too. (both….and)
_______________________________________________________________________
Question 40: You learn harder or you will fail the exam. (If)
_______________________________________________________________________
Đáp án: C