1. Disneyland __________ its 60th birthday on Saturday 18 July, 2015.
A. celebrated B. congratulated C. complicated D. complimented
2. __________ the 3rd day of the Lunar New Year, pupils often pay their teachers a visit.
A. To B. On C. In D. At
3. Our little son was sleepy when we were walking to the park; __________, we went home
early.
A. therefore B. however C. moreover D. although
4. People __________ do not love nature may not love anything else in life.
A. whom B. whose C. which D. who
5. - Speaker 1: “Excuse me. Do you mind if I sit here?” - Speaker 2: “__________”
A. You’re right. B. Not at all! Go ahead,
C. Sure, thanks. D. Really? Good!
6. The small bamboo forest __________ the entrance to the village makes
it picturesque.
A. at B. in C. on D. to
7. About 70% of the earth’s __________ is covered with water.
A. world B. atmosphere C. ocean D. surface
8. The teacher __________ Van if she had ever tried calling a helpline.
A. said B. advised C. asked D. suggested
9. - Speaker 1: “__________”
- Speaker2 : “Sơn Đoòng is a new tourist destination.”
A. Let’s eat out this evening!
B. We need a holiday, dear!
C. I miss my relatives in Huế!
D. I’d like to cook something special for the trip.
10. I chose to buy the house in District 9 __________ avoid noise and pollution.
A. so that B. in order that C. so as to D. in order not

1. Disneyland __________ its 60th birthday on Saturday 18 July, 2015.
A. celebrated B. congratulated C. complicated D. complimented
2. __________ the 3rd day of the Lunar New Year, pupils often pay their teachers a visit.
A. To B. On C. In D. At
3. Our little son was sleepy when we were walking to the park; __________, we went home
early.
A. therefore B. however C. moreover D. although
4. People __________ do not love nature may not love anything else in life.
A. whom B. whose C. which D. who
5. - Speaker 1: “Excuse me. Do you mind if I sit here?” - Speaker 2: “__________”
A. You’re right. B. Not at all! Go ahead,
C. Sure, thanks. D. Really? Good!
6. The small bamboo forest __________ the entrance to the village makes
it picturesque.
A. at B. in C. on D. to
7. About 70% of the earth’s __________ is covered with water.
A. world B. atmosphere C. ocean D. surface
8. The teacher __________ Van if she had ever tried calling a helpline.
A. said B. advised C. asked D. suggested
9. - Speaker 1: “__________”
- Speaker2 : “Sơn Đoòng is a new tourist destination.”
A. Let’s eat out this evening!
B. We need a holiday, dear!
C. I miss my relatives in Huế!
D. I’d like to cook something special for the trip.
10. I chose to buy the house in District 9 __________ avoid noise and pollution.
A. so that B. in order that C. so as to D. in order not

1. He tried to limit himself ________10 cigarettes a day.
A. be smoking B. have smoked C. smoke D. smoking
2. The tin opener seemed ________ for left-hand people.
A. to be designed B. being designed C. to design D. designing
3. Rarely have I visited ________ Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia.
A. as a beautiful city as B. as beautiful a city as
C. as beautiful as the city D. as a city as beautiful as
4. I don't remember ________ the front door when I left home this morning.
A. to lock B. locking C. locked D. lock
5. He managed to climb over the wall without ________
A. seeing B. being seen C. to see D. to be seen.
6. I called Jenna yesterday with a view ________ her about the project.
A. of asking B. to asking C. in asking D. for asking
7. Many students found it very difficult to keep ________ all the recent developments in the subject.
A. touch with B. in touch with C. touch of D. in touch of
8. This house ________ a non-profit organization.
A. belongs in B. belongs to C. belongs for D. belongs at
9. David is a captain of the school basketball team, ________ his father before him.
A. similar to B. just like C. such as D. as well as
10. Her eyes are ________
A. the same colour as her mother's B. the same colour as her mother
C. John studied art in Florence D. having same colour as her mother

1. He tried to limit himself ________10 cigarettes a day.
A. be smoking B. have smoked C. smoke D. smoking
2. The tin opener seemed ________ for left-hand people.
A. to be designed B. being designed C. to design D. designing
3. Rarely have I visited ________ Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia.
A. as a beautiful city as B. as beautiful a city as
C. as beautiful as the city D. as a city as beautiful as
4. I don't remember ________ the front door when I left home this morning.
A. to lock B. locking C. locked D. lock
5. He managed to climb over the wall without ________
A. seeing B. being seen C. to see D. to be seen.
6. I called Jenna yesterday with a view ________ her about the project.
A. of asking B. to asking C. in asking D. for asking
7. Many students found it very difficult to keep ________ all the recent developments in the subject.
A. touch with B. in touch with C. touch of D. in touch of
8. This house ________ a non-profit organization.
A. belongs in B. belongs to C. belongs for D. belongs at
9. David is a captain of the school basketball team, ________ his father before him.
A. similar to B. just like C. such as D. as well as
10. Her eyes are ________
A. the same colour as her mother's B. the same colour as her mother
C. John studied art in Florence D. having same colour as her mother

11. ________, he tried his father didn't let him run the company.
A. Although hard B. No matter what C. However hard D. Whatever hard
12. As well as ________ in an office he used to have a part-time as a waiter.
A. having worked B. working C. to have worked D. to work
13. I was just about ________ the office when the telephone rang.
A. to have left B. leave C. to leave D. leaving
14. Instead of ________ about the good news, Peter seemed to be indifferent.
A. exciting B. being excited C. to excite D. to be excited
15. She nearly lost her own life ________ attempting to save the child from drowning.
A. at B. with C. in D. for
16. Tom never comes to class on time and ________
A. neither does Peter B. so does Peter
C. so doesn't Peter D. neither doesn't Peter
17. This book provides students ________ useful tips that help them to pass the coming exam.
A. about B. for c. with D. to
18. Having been selected to represent the company, ________
A. the members applauded him B. a speech had to be given by him
C. the members congratulated him D. he gave a short speech
19. Many a ________ it difficult to avoid the interference of mass media in their life.
A. pop star find B. pop star finds C. pop stars find D. pop stars finds

20. All candidates will be treated equally, ________ of their age or background.
A. irrelevant B. Discounting C. notwithstanding D. irrespective

11. ________, he tried his father didn't let him run the company.
A. Although hard B. No matter what C. However hard D. Whatever hard
12. As well as ________ in an office he used to have a part-time as a waiter.
A. having worked B. working C. to have worked D. to work
13. I was just about ________ the office when the telephone rang.
A. to have left B. leave C. to leave D. leaving
14. Instead of ________ about the good news, Peter seemed to be indifferent.
A. exciting B. being excited C. to excite D. to be excited
15. She nearly lost her own life ________ attempting to save the child from drowning.
A. at B. with C. in D. for
16. Tom never comes to class on time and ________
A. neither does Peter B. so does Peter
C. so doesn't Peter D. neither doesn't Peter
17. This book provides students ________ useful tips that help them to pass the coming exam.
A. about B. for c. with D. to
18. Having been selected to represent the company, ________
A. the members applauded him B. a speech had to be given by him
C. the members congratulated him D. he gave a short speech
19. Many a ________ it difficult to avoid the interference of mass media in their life.
A. pop star find B. pop star finds C. pop stars find D. pop stars finds

20. All candidates will be treated equally, ________ of their age or background.
A. irrelevant B. Discounting C. notwithstanding D. irrespective

1. The shop assistant is ready to ________ me a helping hand. She is very nice.
A. take B. lend C. offer D. get
2. Young people have become increasingly committed ________ social activities.

A. of B. in c. to D. at
3. The suspect confessed ________.
A. the police his crime B. his crime
C. his crime the police D. his crime to the police
4. She ________ to the station every day but then she suddenly decided to walk instead.
A. used to B. was used to C had used to D. didn't used to
5. There has been an announcement from the Principal that the students will not hear the bell ________
this week as it has broken.
A. ring B. ringing C. rang D. rung
6. Don't use the milk I bought last month. It's ________ date now.
A. out of B. in for c. into D. over
7. I don't mind ________ much homework.
A. did B. to do C. do D. doing
8. My student practises ________ English with her friends every day.
A. speaking B. to speak C. spoke D. speak
9. Studies indicate ________ collecting art today than ever before.
A. more people that are B. there are that more people
C. that there are more people D. people there are more
10. Edith Harlow has kindly agreed ________. You should ask him.
A. to helping B. to help C. help D. helping

1. The shop assistant is ready to ________ me a helping hand. She is very nice.
A. take B. lend C. offer D. get
2. Young people have become increasingly committed ________ social activities.

A. of B. in c. to D. at
3. The suspect confessed ________.
A. the police his crime B. his crime
C. his crime the police D. his crime to the police
4. She ________ to the station every day but then she suddenly decided to walk instead.
A. used to B. was used to C had used to D. didn't used to
5. There has been an announcement from the Principal that the students will not hear the bell ________this week as it has broken.
A. ring B. ringing C. rang D. rung
6. Don't use the milk I bought last month. It's ________ date now.
A. out of B. in for c. into D. over
7. I don't mind ________ much homework.
A. did B. to do C. do D. doing
8. My student practises ________ English with her friends every day.
A. speaking B. to speak C. spoke D. speak
9. Studies indicate ________ collecting art today than ever before.
A. more people that are B. there are that more people
C. that there are more people D. people there are more
10. Edith Harlow has kindly agreed ________. You should ask him.
A. to helping B. to help C. help D. helping

It is _____believed that men should be the breadwinner in a family who earns the money to support a family.

A. mainly B. totally C. generally D. typically 

It is _____believed that men should be the breadwinner in a family who earns the money to support a family.

A. mainly B. totally C. generally D. typically 

Câu 44. Pop culture often reflects what our society thinks about friends.
A. Often reflecting what our society thinks about friends is pop culture.
B. Our society or friends are reflected in the pop culture we follow.
C. Reflecting what our society thinks about friends is often pop culture.
D. What our society thinks about friends is often reflected in pop culture.
Câu 45. We employed a market researcher to find out what people really want from a cable TV system.
A. We got a market researcher found out what people really want from a cable TV system.
B. We had a market researcher to find out what people really want from a cable TV system.
C. A market researcher was hired to find out what people really want from a cable TV system.
D. We got a market researcher to find out what people really want from a cable TV system.
Câu 46. Longer life spans also increase the prevalence of generation gaps.
A. The longer life spans are, the more prevalent generations gaps become.
B. When life spans are increased, the prevalence of generation gaps increase.
C. No longer do the life spans increase the prevalence of generation gaps.
D. Only when life spans increase does the prevalence of generation gaps increase.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the option that best completes following exchanges.
Câu 47. Two students are talking with each other about the weekend picnic:
Student 1: "Can you come with us?"
Student 2: “________________________.”
A. Whether my parents will let me or not is the question.
B. The teacher is asking us to submit the paper next week.
C. The weather is so nice for a picnic.
D. Well, I thought it was yesterday.
Câu 48. Two students are talking with each other:
Student A: "Do you believe that your parents should be you friends?"
Student B: “__________________________.”
A. Actually, parents are now my best friends.
B. Indeed, parents are giving us best advices.
C. Sometimes, parents are too busy to take care of you.
D. My parents take very good care of me and my sister.

Câu 44. Pop culture often reflects what our society thinks about friends.
A. Often reflecting what our society thinks about friends is pop culture.
B. Our society or friends are reflected in the pop culture we follow.
C. Reflecting what our society thinks about friends is often pop culture.
D. What our society thinks about friends is often reflected in pop culture.
Câu 45. We employed a market researcher to find out what people really want from a cable TV system.
A. We got a market researcher found out what people really want from a cable TV system.
B. We had a market researcher to find out what people really want from a cable TV system.
C. A market researcher was hired to find out what people really want from a cable TV system.
D. We got a market researcher to find out what people really want from a cable TV system.
Câu 46. Longer life spans also increase the prevalence of generation gaps.
A. The longer life spans are, the more prevalent generations gaps become.
B. When life spans are increased, the prevalence of generation gaps increase.
C. No longer do the life spans increase the prevalence of generation gaps.
D. Only when life spans increase does the prevalence of generation gaps increase.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the option that best completes following exchanges.
Câu 47. Two students are talking with each other about the weekend picnic:
Student 1: "Can you come with us?"
Student 2: “________________________.”
A. Whether my parents will let me or not is the question.
B. The teacher is asking us to submit the paper next week.
C. The weather is so nice for a picnic.
D. Well, I thought it was yesterday.
Câu 48. Two students are talking with each other:
Student A: "Do you believe that your parents should be you friends?"
Student B: “__________________________.”
A. Actually, parents are now my best friends.
B. Indeed, parents are giving us best advices.
C. Sometimes, parents are too busy to take care of you.
D. My parents take very good care of me and my sister.

Câu 36. What topic does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The increasing number of city dwellers and its challenges.
B. The movement of villagers to cities due to the urbanization.
C. The influence of innovations on urbanized life.
D. Urbanization and its potential.
Câu 37. According to paragraph 1, which country was mentioned when the author stated “in this
country”?
A. England B. Italy C. France D. The United States
Câu 38. The word “sparked” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to ____________.
A. completed B. succeeded C. changed D. initiated
Câu 39. Which of the following is NOT true about the urban population?
A. In the past, more people lived in the countryside than in cities.
B. As predicted, the number of urban inhabitants in 1950 was nearly a half of that in the next 100
years.
C. The rate of urbanization in the United States is greater than the proportion in any other places in the
world.
D. More and more megacities are set up beyond the United States.
Câu 40. According to paragraph 3, what is the main reason for the increase in urbanization?
A. There are many new and innovative companies appearing in financial capitals.
B. Many cities are influenced by the global urbanization.
C. The internet and interconnected technologies are widely applied.
D. People are likely to live and work wherever they want.
Câu 41. The word “propelled” in the last paragraph mostly means ____________.
A. required B. forced C. attracted D. encouraged
Câu 42. The following are the changes in the new 21st century economy, EXCEPT ______________.
A. Co-workers have to be advanced to work together in building and improving new industries.
B. Intelligent scientists require similar counterparts to work more effectively.
C. People rush to urban areas to find open physical environments to improve their ability.
D. Single population often finds their life partners through activities at nights provided only in cities.
Câu 43. It can be inferred from the passage that ___________.
A. City dwellers tend to be more and more creative and innovative.
B. Cities now are too crowded to live in.
C. The drawbacks urbanization causes are greater than its benefits.
D. Urbanization is one of the reasons for the increasing number of singles at cities.

Câu 31. Which of the following could be the main idea of the passage?
A. Children should be discouraged to play sports when they are too young.

B. Playing sports is not always beneficial to children’s health.
C. The negative impacts sports bring children outweigh its positive effects.
D. Playing sports may make children more violent.
Câu 32. The word “this” in paragraph 1 refers to _____________.
A. playing sports
B. millions of kids playing sports in the US
C. being yelled or called names while playing sports
D. aggressive behavior
Câu 33. The word “reinforced” in the second paragraph could be best replaced by ________.
A. strengthened B. deteriorated C. reduced D. prevented
Câu 34. According to paragraph 2, the following are the reasons of children’s aggression, EXCEPT
__________.
A. parents and coaches are too aggressive to win.
B. children are likely trained that it’s appropriate to commit a foul against an opponent.
C. violent manners are repeated many times on television.
D. children shout at their opponents as playing.
Câu 35. What does the author suggest in the last paragraph?
A. Relishing themselves should be children’s principal purpose when playing sports.
B. Aggressive behavior is indispensable in playing sports.
C. Children are inevitable to hurt or yell at other players when playing sports.
D. Being injured in sports is not acceptable.

Câu 23. (1) A. space B. pace C. rhythms D. step
Câu 24. (2) A. relieving B. publishing C. releasing D. unraveling
Câu 25. (3) A. pick B. to pick C. picking D. picks
Câu 26. (4) A. with B. on C. at D. to
Câu 27. (5) A. fluctuation B. direction C. movement D. motion

Câu 5. I___________ him once or twice in town.
A. have seen B. see C. had seen D. saw
Câu 6. I am writing in connection with the volunteer opportunities ________ on 10 November.
A. appeared B. were appearing C. appearing D. to appear
Câu 7. ________ a game I used to play with my father when I was small.
A. Dominoes is B. Dominoes are C. The dominoes is D. Domino is
Câu 8. The company was dealt a ________ blow when its chief designer deserted to another firm.
A. killing B. mortal C. homicidal D. suicidal
Câu 9. The government has __________ new proposals to tackle the problem of increasing crime.
A. brought over B. brought through C. brought round D. brought forward
Câu 10. It's absolutely vital that your son ___________ a rest and _____ hard.
A. takes/doesn’t study B. take/not study C. takes/studies D. should take/study
Câu 11. The organizers said that if it continued______, they might have to cancel the outdoor concert.
A. to rain B. raining C. to raining D. rain
Câu 12. I remember you have told me that I am your best friend, _________?
A. don’t I B. haven’t you C. aren’t I D. all are correct
Câu 13. Now that she is trained, she hopes to earn her living as a ________ in an office.
A. staff B. personnel C. typewriter D. clerk
Câu 14. My wife would much rather have our baby at home than in ________ hospital.
A. the B. a C. 0 D. an
Câu 15. In 2002 in UK, there were ________ 350 community recycling initiatives linked to the
Community Recycling Network.
A. approximate B. approximation C. approximately D. approximated
Câu 16. My mother told me to give him a sniff of smelling _________ to bring him around.
A. salt B. salts C. a little salt D. the salt
Câu 18. Martin is called the teacher's pet by his classmates because he is taken under his teacher's _____.
A. hands B. arms C. wings D. legs

Câu 5. I___________ him once or twice in town.
A. have seen B. see C. had seen D. saw
Câu 6. I am writing in connection with the volunteer opportunities ________ on 10 November.
A. appeared B. were appearing C. appearing D. to appear
Câu 7. ________ a game I used to play with my father when I was small.
A. Dominoes is B. Dominoes are C. The dominoes is D. Domino is
Câu 8. The company was dealt a ________ blow when its chief designer deserted to another firm.
A. killing B. mortal C. homicidal D. suicidal
Câu 9. The government has __________ new proposals to tackle the problem of increasing crime.
A. brought over B. brought through C. brought round D. brought forward
Câu 10. It's absolutely vital that your son ___________ a rest and _____ hard.
A. takes/doesn’t study B. take/not study C. takes/studies D. should take/study
Câu 11. The organizers said that if it continued______, they might have to cancel the outdoor concert.
A. to rain B. raining C. to raining D. rain
Câu 12. I remember you have told me that I am your best friend, _________?
A. don’t I B. haven’t you C. aren’t I D. all are correct
Câu 13. Now that she is trained, she hopes to earn her living as a ________ in an office.
A. staff B. personnel C. typewriter D. clerk
Câu 14. My wife would much rather have our baby at home than in ________ hospital.
A. the B. a C. 0 D. an
Câu 15. In 2002 in UK, there were ________ 350 community recycling initiatives linked to the
Community Recycling Network.
A. approximate B. approximation C. approximately D. approximated
Câu 16. My mother told me to give him a sniff of smelling _________ to bring him around.
A. salt B. salts C. a little salt D. the salt
Câu 18. Martin is called the teacher's pet by his classmates because he is taken under his teacher's _____.
A. hands B. arms C. wings D. legs