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.

Question 1. A. food B. moon C. shoot D. flood
Question 2. A. champagne B. chorus C. scholar D. chemist

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 the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3. A. manner B. degree C. custom D. habit
Question 4. A. colourful B. interesting C. important C. dangerous

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 5. The security officers continually: tiếp tục/liên tục denied the reporters to the scene: hiện
trường.
* deny sb + Vnt: ngăn cản ai làm gì
* deny + Ving: phủ nhận điều gì
A. access B. accessing C. to access D. to accessing
Question 6. The regional economy since the open door policy was implemented.
A. improves B. was improving C. is improving D. has improved
Question 7. Many buildings in the Gaza Strip _ due to constant bombardment.
A. collapses B. were collapsed C. be collapsed D. collapsed
* collapse: nội động từ -> không dùng Bị động được
* rise: nội động từ
Question 8. He held the delicate teacup for fear of breaking it.
A. careful B. carefulness C. care D. carefully
Question 9. with rage: sự giận dữ/cáu gắt, she grabbed: tóm lấy/chộp lấy the letter and stormed
out: lao ra of the room.
A. Depleted: làm cạn kiệt B. Consumed: tiêu thụ
CDigested: tiêu hóa / tiếp thu thông tin (information) D. Absorbed: hấp thụ/hấp thu/hút
* consume with sth: cảm thấy như thế nào/có cảm xúc ra sao
* fly into a rage
* be in a rage with sb
Question 10. Hoa will change her hairstyle .
A. before Tet holiday approached B. after Tet holiday approached
 C. as Tet holiday approaches D. while Tet holiday was approaching
* TƯƠNG LAI HIỆN TẠI (kết hợp lẫn nhau, kết hợp trong phạm vi HT hoặc TL)
* QUÁ KHỨ không được phép kết hợp với HT và TL, chỉ kết hợp với các thì trong phạm vi QK
Question 11. Red roses on the grave: mộ withered: héo rũ under the scorching: gay gắt heat.
A. lain: nằm B. laying C. laid: đặt, để D. to lie
-> Rút gọn MĐ Quan hệ ở dạng Bị động
* lie - lain: nội động từ, ko thể dùng Bị động
Question 12. Dr. Parker was late, but he still spared: dành ra us some of his time to answer our
questions.
A. valuable: có giá trị/quý giá/quý báu B. beneficial
B. costly: đắt đỏ/tốn kém D. worthwhile: xứng đáng/đáng giá
* valuable time: thời gian quý báu/quý giá
Question 13. It was very kind Tony to give me a lift to the office.
A. at B. to C. of D. for
* It + tobe + very kind + of + sb + to V: ai đó thật tốt khi làm gì
* give sb a lift: cho ai đó đi nhờ/chở ai đó đi....
Question 14. The cheaper a restaurant is, .
A. the most crowded it gets B. the more crowded it gets
C. the most it gets crowded D. the more it gets crowded
* So sánh kép: Càng...càng
* SS đồng tiến: The + so sánh hơn của TT/Trạng từ + S1 + V1, The + so sánh hơn của TT/Trạng từ + S2
+ V2
Question 15. The word ‘flex’ which means ‘show that you are proud of your achievement’ has _
among Vietnamese young people.
A. taken over B. caught on C. stood for D. held on
* catch on = make sth popular: phổ biến/được ưa chuộng
* stand for: đại diện/viết tắt/biểu tượng cho cái gì
* hold on: giữ máy /sống sót vượt qua hoàn cảnh khó khăn....
Question 16. He was confident he had prepared for the exam.
A. because B. because of C. even though D. in spite of
Question 17. The scenery was spectacular, _ ?
A. isn’t it B. hadn’t it C. didn’t it D. wasn’t it
Question 18. Her wedding ceremony place on a sunny day.
A. made B. held C. went D. took
* take place: diễn ra, xảy ra = occur = happen
Question 19. Many parents often tread a _ line between being caring and being overprotective: bao
bọc quá.
A. pure B. slight C. mild D. fine
* trend a fine line: (ai đó) dễ mắc sai lầm/phạm phải lỗi lầm trong một tình thế khó xử
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 20. The food wasn’t good, but in general that was a pleasurable: thích thú trip.
A. terrible B. enjoyable C. normal D. expensive
Question 21. His face turned: chuyển thành/trở nên red with embarrassment when they called his
name.
A. became B. stopped C. shared D. built

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to
the underlined bold word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 22. A lot of students waited for the final results to be announced with baited breath: hồi hộp,
lo lắng .
A. with shortness of breath B. with a sharp intake of breath
C. in an anxious way D. in a calm manner
Question 23. It was the helpful and courteous: lịch sự/tử tế sales person that helped me find the shoes.
A. serious B. polite C. creative D. rude

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 24. Tom is talking to Joey after class.
- Tom: “Would you like to join us for the party tonight?”
- Joey: “ ”
A. Not at all. B. Yes, I’d love to.
C. No, I will come. D. Yes, I’m afraid I can’t come.
Question 25. Phillips and Trang are talking about online shopping.
- Phillips: “I believe that online shopping is beneficial to our lives.”
- Trang: “ . We can buy a variety of products from the comfort of our home.”
A. I couldn’t agree with you more B. It’s worrying
C. I don’t share your opinion D. You must say that again

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 26. The extinction of a small species seems to be consequent, but it can have a ripple
A B C
effect on the food chain: chuỗi in the long run.
D
Sửa B -> inconsequential: không quan trọng/tầm thường,..
* consequence: kết quả/hậu quả là (danh từ) - > consequent: thuộc về hậu quả/kết quả
Question 27. The tailor made some changes to the shirt and sold them at a cheaper price.
A B C -> it D
Question 28. Children can become bad-tempered, independent and privacy when they reach
A B C -> private D
puberty: tuổi dậy thì.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each
pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 29. The president fell ill. The meeting was cancelled.
A. Unless the president doesn’t fall ill, the meeting won’t be cancelled.
B. Supposing: giả sử rằng the president hadn’t fallen ill, the meeting wouldn’t have been cancelled.
* Supposing + S + V, S + V....(chia theo câu điều kiện)
C. If the president had fallen ill, the meeting would have been cancelled.
D. If the president didn’t fall ill, the meeting wouldn’t be cancelled.
Question 30. He will become obese if he continues eating too much fast food. He isn’t aware of that
much.
A. Not until he had become obese: béo phì did he stop eating too much fast food.
B. Not only does he become obese but he also continues eating too much fast food.
C. Were he not to stop eating too much fast food, he wouldn’t become obese.
D. Little does he realise: nhận ra that he will become obese if he keeps eating too much fast food.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning
to each of the following questions.
Question 31. “Why did you go home late last night?” His father asked.
A. His father asked why he had gone home late the night before.
B. His father asked why had he gone home late the night before.
C. His father asked why he had gone home late last night.
D. His father asked why had he gone home late last night.
Question 32. Passengers aren’t permitted to bring pets on the train.
A. Passengers needn’t bring pets on the train.
B. Passengers mustn’t bring pets on the train.
C. Passengers don’t have to bring pets on the train.
D. Passengers shouldn’t bring pets on the train.
Question 33. This is my first visit to Nha Trang.
A. I have visited Nha Trang many times before.
B. The last time I visited Nha Trang was last year.
C. I haven’t visited Nha Trang for many years.
D. I have never visited Nha Trang before.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 34 to 38.
 Nowadays, a growing number of travel companies are adding adventure holidays to their list of
getaways. The reason? More and more people are looking to do something a bit different when they go
on holiday. Today's traveller is increasingly likely to be (34) with simply lying on a beach all day
or visiting the usual tourist spots: địa điểm. Instead, he/she is seeking a more unique experience. One
that might involve travel to an isolated or unexplored area for example, or one which offers activities
(35) ....... provide an adrenaline rush: cảm giác phấn khích/thích thú. In short, today's traveller wants a
holiday where he/she can expect (36) .......... more excitement.

Trekking, mountaineering expeditions, bungee jumping, rock climbing, safaris, conservation work,
overland journeys, cultural exchanges, deep sea diving; all these are just a few of the types of adventure
holidays that are (37) on. In fact, the different types of adventure holiday are limited only by the
imagination. (38) , if you are the type of traveller who loves new experiences, enjoys
challenges, and seeks inspiration: nguồn cảm hứng, why not consider: cân nhắc/xem xét an adventure trip
for your next holiday?

Question 34. A. content B. cautious C. unsatisfied D. disqualified

Question 35. A. where B. that C. what D. whose
Question 36. A. a few B. many C. another D. a little
Question 37. A. growing B. fitting C. picking D. catching
Question 38. A. But B. Though C. So D. Or
* cautious: thận trọng, cẩn trọng
- disqualified (adj): không đủ điều kiện
- content: hài lòng, vui vẻ / nội dung
Another + DT đếm được số ít: một cái khác
Catch on: được ưa chuộng, thịnh hạnh
- grow on sb: khiến ai đó dần thích cái gì
- pick on sb: bắt nạt ai đó
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 from 39 to 43.
Stephen Hawking is one of the most famous scientists in the world today. He uses mathematics to
study space and the universe. He has written several famous books. He wrote A Brief History of Time in
1988, and more than 10 million people have bought this book. Other scientists have called Hawking the
greatest scientist in the world.
Hawking has faced terrible problems in his life. When he was 21, he got a serious disease called
ALS. It quickly got worse, and soon he couldn't walk or speak. Now he can move only his left hand. He
uses a wheelchair with a motor to get around (B). He "talks" by typing words into a computer. The
computer pronounces the words for him. (C)
But for Hawking, his work is more important than his problems. Now he is interested in the
beginning of the universe. He teaches at Cambridge University in England, and he gives lectures at other
universities. He has written many important scientific papers and has won many prizes for his work. He
has appeared in several movies and has been on TV many times. He has traveled in countries around the
world, and he has even traveled in space! In 2007, he went up on a special zero- gravity plane. (D)

Question 39. Which can be the best title for the passage?
A. Studying Programmes for Disabled Scientists
B. An Unknown Researcher
C. Amazing Achievements of a Scientist
D. A Man with a Skillful Hand
Question 40. According to paragraph 1, Stephen Hawking .
A. has been interested in space since childhood
B. is the author of some famous books
C. started to write books about the universe in 1988
D. has been recently keen on studying space
Question 41. The word terrible: tội tệ/kinh khủng in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to .
A. awful B. clear C. typical D. light
Question 42. The word It in paragraph 2 refers to .
A. computer B. life C. hand D. ALS
Question 43. Which of the following is NOT true about Hawking according to the passage?
A. He only lectures at Cambridge University in England. P3-L2
B. He moves around by using a wheelchair with a motor.
C. He cannot express his ideas to others by himself.
D. He travelled on a special zero-gravity plane.
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 from 44 to 50.
Is there a right way to bring up children? Some parents read guides to find an answer, many just
follow their instinct. Whatever they do, a doubt always remains: could I have done a better job?
A recent contribution to the subject is Amy Chua's controversial book Battle Hymn of the Tiger
Mother, which describes the approach to child-rearing of an ambitious Chinese parent living in the west.
According to Chua, western mothers are far too soft on their children. She says they are always praising
their children for every effort they make, even if the result is coming last in a race or playing a piano
piece badly. These are the kind of parents who will give in to their children's demands to go out and
play rather than do their homework, if they protest loud enough.
The tiger mother method is very different and the key is total control. Tiger mothers will accept
nothing less than 'A' grades in every subject - failure to achieve these is just proof that they have not
worked hard enough. They will encourage not with praise and reward, but by punishing and shaming.
Chua told her own daughter that she would take her doll's house to a charity shop if she failed to master
a difficult piano piece. She even rejected a homemade birthday card from her daughter Sophia because
she had drawn it in a hurry.
But that highlights another difference, says Chua, which is directness and honesty. A tiger mother
will not hesitate to tell their child that they are lazy, whereas western parents are always telling their
children not to worry, that they will do better next time, even if they think they have been lazy. The
constant nagging of the tiger mother, the banning of TV and computer games seems harsh, but perhaps
it works. Chua's children have not rebelled, and they don't resent their strict upbringing. They regularly
get the top grades at school and are proficient at violin and piano - stereotypical symbols of success,
critics would say. By contrast, children with more freedom and more laid-back parents will often lack
self-discipline and will fail to push themselves to achieve more.
Question 44. Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Tiger Mothers to Gain Prominence in the West
B. Strict Upbringing Does more Harm than Good
C. Cruel to Be Kind
D. Children Need Love and Affection
Question 45. Which of the following is mentioned in paragraph 2 as a way of bringing up children adopted
by Western mothers?
A. They spend a large amount of money for their children’s piano classes.
B. They don’t make their children do homework at all.
C. They are the first to accept their children’s offer.
D. They are not very strict with their children.
Question 46. The word they in paragraph 2 refers to .
A. demands B. mothers C. children D. parents
Question 47. The word master in paragraph 3 mostly means
A. learn B. experience C. enjoy D. face
Question 48. The word resent in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to .
A. become interested in B. feel angry about
C. feel excited about D. seem disappointed at
Question 49. Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage?
A. Some parents depend on their way of thinking when they educate their children.
B. Amy Chua’s book causes a lot of angry public discussion in terms of strict upbringing.
C. The method to raise children suggested by Amy Chua is not new.
D. The tiger mother method involves pushing children to get better results.
Question 50. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. The tiger mother approach inevitably puts invisible pressure on Amy Chua’s children.
B. Many people share a belief that success is linked to excellent academic performance.
C. There is absolutely no necessity for children to enjoy enough freedom.
D. Western children usually refuse to obey their parents’ instructions.