50 câu hỏi
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Bob has been working as a waiter since he ________ from high school.
graduates
graduated
had graduated
would graduate
They are going to get their washing machine ________ tomorrow morning.
repaired
to repair
repair
to be repaired
The higher the temperature is, ________ uncomfortable I feel.
the most
the more than
more than
the more
This report focuses ________ particular on the danger of using sleeping pills.
for
to
on
in
________ his illness, Nick managed to read his daughter a bedtime story.
Although
Because
Because of
In spite of
Ngoc has been actively participating in some environmental campaigns ________ by the Youth Club.
launch
been launched
which launch
launched
Disappointment ________ on Richard’s face when his parents didn’t let him go skiing.
enacted
registered
extended
assigned
My younger brother likes to ________ with other girls in his class.
socialise
socially
sociable
social
She was delighted to hear that his father bought her a(n) ________ smartphone.
new Chinese expensive
Chinese expensive new
expensive Chinese new
expensive new Chinese
They all said they were just innocent ________ and didn’t take part in the incident.
audiences
bystanders
watchers
viewers
There have been some changes in weather patterns, ________ ?
haven’t they
has it
haven’t there
have they
Because of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the aviation industry has been in for a ________ ride for 6 months.
hard
fast
rough
tough
Ms. Nhung handed in her notice ________ .
upon her arrival at the meeting
before she arrived at the meeting
once she arrives at the meeting
prior to her arrival at the meeting
I still ________ in touch with some of my childhood friends.
put
keep
make
earn
Everyone quickly evacuated the building as a gang of thugs ________ a bomb.
set off
put up
went for
washed away
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined bold word(s) in each of the following questions.
He finally realised his dream of becoming a teacher after many years of hard work and dedication.
admitted
achieved
recognised
modified
The field trip was terrific; I made some new friends and also learned some important life skills.
crowded
awful
wonderful
hopeful
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.
Though he prepared quite carefully, Luke was still like a cat on hot tin roof before the speaking test.
healthy
embarrassed
nervous
comfortable
She got fired from her position because she made disparaging remarks about her boss.
dishonest
kind
thoughtless
new
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.
Students are permitted to use phones during the break.
Students mustn’t use phones during the break.
Students should use phones during the break.
Students can use phones during the break.
Students needn’t use phones during the break.
“Don’t walk on grass!”, he said to me.
He told me not to walk on grass.
He encouraged me to walk on grass.
He apologised to me for not walking on grass.
He advised me to walk on grass.
Tung has worked out at this fitness centre for 2 years.
Tung started working out at this fitness centre 2 years ago.
Tung didn’t work out at this fitness centre 2 years ago.
Tung hasn’t worked out at this fitness centre for 2 years.
The last time Tung worked out at this fitness centre was 2 years ago.
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.
The film contained too many violent scenes. It was removed from all online platforms.
Had it not been for its violent scenes, the film wouldn’t have been deleted from all online platforms.
No sooner had the film been removed from all online platforms than it contained too many violent scenes.
However violent the film might be, it couldn’t be removed from all online platforms.
Not only did the film contain too many violent scenes but it was also deleted from all online platforms.
Trang isn’t at home now. I really need her help.
If only Trang were at home now and I could help her.
Unless Trang is at home now, she can’t help me.
I wish Trang were at home now so that she could help me.
Provided that Trang had been at home now, she could have helped me.
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.
The reigning champion has been undergoing a punishable exercise regime with the hope of successfully defending his title.
reigning
punishable
regime
defending
One of the most fascinating things about this machine are its simple design.
the most
things
are
simple
Students should be encouraged to go cycling frequently because our physical fitness can be improved.
should be
go cycling
our
improved.
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.
Xuan and Hanh are talking about protecting the environment.
- Xuan: “I believe that recycling old items can be beneficial to the environment.”
- Hanh: “ ________ . We should encourage more people to do so.”
That’s for sure
No way
I don’t share your opinion
I’m afraid I agree with you
Bill and Mickey are at the supermarket.
- Bill: “Why don’t we buy some vegetables for dinner?”
- Mickey: “ ________ ”
Yes, I’d love to.
You’re welcome.
Never mind.
Good idea!
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.
attempt
brother
country
keyboard
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.
picturesque
colourful
interesting
popular
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.
call
make
shame
paste
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.
kissed
washed
picked
owned
Children living on remote islands and in other areas (34) ________ the population is very small often end up being educated in very small schools
which
whose
where
when
Herm, (35) ________ , is one of the smallest of Britain's Channel Islands.
for example
hence
however
otherwise
It has a school that has fewer than ten pupils of primary school age, and a teacher who is (36) ________ to come over from the larger island of Guernsey every day.
typical
usual
dedicated
willing
Small schools such as Herm are often threatened with closure - because compared to bigger schools, they are expensive to (37) ________ .
seek
load
run
fill
When schools close, the teachers lose their jobs and pupils are sent to (38) ________ school which is often far away.
a few
many
some
another
Which would be the best title for the passage?
New Trends in Playing Games
Play Your Way to a Job!
Gamification: A Blessing in Disguise?
How to Succeed in a Video Interview?
The word it in paragraph 1 refers to ________ .
light bulb
question
employment test
research laboratory
According to paragraph 2, L'Oréal ________ .
has recently changed its recruiting procedures
asks candidates to solve problems in an online game
is one of the first firms to coin the phrase ‘gamification’
tends to recruit new employees via a video interview
The word managed in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ________ .
rebuilt
purchased
produced
controlled
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
Some companies nowadays use games to recruit new employees.
People often refer to Thomas Edison as the father of the light bulb.
My Marriott HotelTM by Marriot wasn’t as popular as Reveal by L'Oréal.
Marriott introduced a game to take on more staff outside the USA.
Which best serves as the title for the passage?
From a Luxurious Item to an Affordable Tool
A Controversial Method of Curing Ailments
Using Drugs to Treat Dangerous Diseases
An Inspirational Scientist
The word monitor in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ________ .
change
track
refill
treat
According to paragraph 2, what is the problem with medicines used to fight diseases like hepatitis?
They’re not powerful enough to cure life-threatening diseases.
They can do damage to an internal organ of a patient.
They can be conditions for developing more serious illnesses.
They can be harmful to mental health if taken unwisely.
The word them in paragraph 2 refers to ________ .
doctors
corners
drugs
people
The word daunting in paragraph 3 can be best replaced by ________ .
costly
horrible
encouraging
respective
Which of the following sentences is TRUE, according to the passage?
Hayat Sindi had some positive emotions when she went to a college in England.
The idea of health monitoring isn’t very popular in some far-flung areas.
The results of Sindi’s tool are more positive than those from a diagnostic laboratory.
Hayat Sindi pursued a PhD in biotechnology at Harvard University.
Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
Sindi encourages other women to use their knowledge and skills to help cure diseases.
Sindi’s success can be attributed to her humble family background and fears of her parents.
Female scientists seem to receive less attention than their male counterparts.
Future generations of scientists will change society by introducing innovations in health.