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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
New Zealand was the first country _________ women to vote.
that give
to give
gave
giving
He got a bad mark. He ________ have prepared the lesson carefully.
shouldn't
wouldn't
should
would
_______ they do not have much experience, their applications have been approved.
So that
Although
Because
As soon as
The accused ________ guilty to all charges
confessed
pleaded
said
admitted
The newspaper did not mention the _______ of the damage caused by the fire
amount
range
quality
extent
If I _________ to the store later, I'll get you some milk.
was going
went
go
will go
Scientist are now beginning to conduct experiments on _______ trigger different sorts of health risks.
noise pollution can
how noise pollution
how noise pollution can
that noise pollution
Sportsmen ________ their political differences on the sports field.
put aside
take apart
take place
keep apart
It is ________ funniest book that I have ever read.
an
the
a
X
With greatly increased workloads, everyone is ________ pressure now
out of
above
under
upon
After you _______ your exam, I will take you out to eat. Is it OK?
were finishing
finished
have finished
are finishing
I've never really enjoyed going to the ballet of the opera; they're not really my _________.
cup of tea
biscuit
sweets and candy
piece of cake
The phone suddenly _______ while Joanna ________ the housework.
rang - did
was ringing - did
was ringing - was doing
rang - was doing
We hung coloured lights around the room for ________.
decorative
decoration
decorate
decorator
It is important that he _________ into a good university.
gets
getting
get
got
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.
It was an interested book that I bought at Ngoc Binh Store last Sunday
interested
last Sunday
at
that
The world is becoming more industrialized and the number of animal species that have become extinct have increased.
extinct
industrialized
species
have
Dams are used to control flooding, provide water for irrigation, and generating electricity for the surrounding area.
to control flooding
generating
surrounding area
irrigation
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, was established on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok, Thailand, with Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand, joining hands initially.
officially
basically
firstly
lastly
If the examiner can't make sense of what your essay is about, you'll get the low mark.
communicate
estimate
declare
understand
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.
climate
greenhouse
footprint
upset
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.
infectious
atmosphere
chemical
consequence
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.
My father is less friendly than my mother.
My father is not as friendly as my mother.
My father is more friendly than my mother.
My mother is not as friendly as my father.
My mother is less friendly than my father.
“I bought these books last week”. He said
He said he had bought these books last week.
He said he had bought those books the week before.
He said he bought these books last week.
He said he bought these books the week before.
She probably buys this house next week.
She doesn't have to buy this house next week.
She may buy this house next week.
She should buy next house next week.
She must buy this house next week.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.
You can stay in the flat for free. You pay the bills.
Without the bills paid, you can stay in the free flat.
Unless the flat is free of bills, you cannot stay in it.
Whether you pay the bills or stay in the flat, it is free.
Provided you pay the bills, you can stay in the flat for free.
It is such an interesting book. I have read it three times
Such was the interesting book that I have read it three times.
Such interesting was book that I have read it three times.
Should the book be interesting, I have read it three times.
Only if it is an interesting book have I read it three times.
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.
In Africa, people celebrate with joy the birth of a new baby. The Pygmies would sing a birth-song to the child. In Kenya, the mother takes the baby strapped to her back into the thorn enclosure where the cattle are kept. There, her husband and the village elders wait to give the child his or her name.
In West Africa, after the baby is eight days old, the mother takes the baby for its first walk in the big, wide world, and friends and family are invited to meet the new baby. In various African nations, they hold initiation ceremonies for groups of children instead of birthdays. When children reach a certain designated age, they learn the laws, beliefs, customs, songs and dances of their tribes. Some African tribes consider that children from nine to twelve are ready to be initiated into the grown up world. They may have to carry out several tests.
Maasai boys around thirteen years old to seventeen undergo a two-stage initiation. The first stage lasts about three months. The boys leave their parents' homes, paint their bodies white, and are taught how to become young warriors. At the end of this stage, they have their heads shaved and they are also circumcised. At the second stage, the young warriors grow their hair long and live in a camp called a “manyatta” where they practice hunting the wild animals that might attack the Maasai herds. This stage may last a few years. When they will marry and become owners of large cattle herds like their fathers. The girls are initiated when they are fourteen or fifteen. They are taught by the older women about the duties of marriage and how to care for babies. Soon after that they are married and lead a life similar to that of their mothers.
What does the word "they" in paragraph 3 refer to?
the young warriors
the cattle owners
the Maasai herds
the wild animals
The word "undergo" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ________.
explore
participate in
experience
commence
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 2?
Children have to learn their tribes' cultures and traditions when they are old enough.
An eight-day-old child will be taken for the first walk by his or her mother.
Children are initiated for a mature life in the presence of their friends and family.
Children have to overcome a few trials to enter the grown-up world.
Where do people in Kenya give the name to the child?
at their house
at the village church
on the cattle farm
near the thorn fence
What does the passage mainly discuss?
Birthday ceremonies for children in Africa
Activities in a birth celebration
Traditions of Maasai people when having a new baby
Celebrations in Africa
Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others.
worked
trained
stopped
missed
Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others.
dynasty
royal
intact
citadel
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges.
Linda and Peter are talking about safe driving.
~ Linda: "I think drink-driving should be severely punished.”
~ Peter"............ It may cause accidents or even deaths.”
I don't understand what you mean.
I don't think so.
I absolutely agree with you.
You must be kidding.
A porter is talking to Mary in the hotel lobby.
~ Porter: “May I help you with your suitcase?"
~Mary: ".........."
You're welcome.
What a shame!
Yes, please.
Me too.
Read the following passage and blacken the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following questions.
Foot racing is a popular activity in the United States. It is seen not only as a competitive sport but also as a way to exercise, to enjoy the camaraderie of like-minded people, and to donate money to a good cause. Though serious runners may spend months training to compete, other runners and walkers might not train at all. Those not competing to win might run in an effort to beat their own time or simply to enjoy the fun and exercise. People of all ages, from those of less than one year (who may be pushed in strollers) to those in their eighties, enter into this sport. The races are held on city streets, on college campuses, through parks, and in suburban areas, and they are commonly 5 to 10 kilometers in length.
The largest foot race in the world is the 12-kilometer Bay to Breakers race that is held in San Francisco every spring. This race begins on the east side of the city near San Francisco Bay and ends on the west side at the Pacific Ocean. There may be 80,000 or more people running in this race through the streets and hills of San Francisco. In the front are the serious runners who compete to win and who might finish in as little as 34 minutes. Behind them are the thousands 20 who take several hours to finish. In the back of the race are those who dress in costumes and come just for fun. One year there was a group of men who dressed like Elvis Presley, and another group consisted of firefighters who were tied together in a long line and who were carrying a fire hose. There was even a bridal party, in which the bride was dressed in a long white gown and the groom wore a tuxedo. The bride and groom threw flowers to bystanders, and they were actually married at some point along the route.
The phrase "to a good cause" could be best replaced by which of the following?
for an award
for a good purpose
to reward the winner
to protect a wise investment
Which of the following best describes the organization of this passage?
cause and result
specific to general
chronological order
statement and example
The word "activity” in the first paragraph is most similar to which of the following?
motion
pursuit
expectation
pilgrimage
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in this passage?
Some runners were serious about winning.
Some runners were ready to put out a fire.
Some runners looked like Elvis Presley.
Some runners were participating in a wedding.
Which of the following is NOT implied by the author?
Entering a race is a way to give support to an organization.
Running is a good way to strengthen the heart.
Foot races appeal to a variety of people.
Walkers can compete for prizes.
The word “bystander” refers to ________.
a participant
a judge
a spectator
a walker
The main purpose of this passage is to _________.
give reasons for the popularity of the foot races
describe a popular activity
encourage people to exercise
make fun of runners in costume
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Sorry, I can't come to your party. I am snowed under with work at the moment.
relaxed about
interested in
busy with
free from
He was imprisoned because he revealedsecrets to the enemies.
concealed
betrayed
declared
disowned
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
The invention of the mobile phone has undoubtedly revolutionized the way people communicate and influenced every aspect of our lives. The issue is whether this technological innovation has (46) ______ more harm than good. In order to answer the question, we must first turn to the types of consumers. Presumably, most parents (47)________are always worrying about their children's safety buy mobile phones for them to track their whereabouts. We can also assume that most teenagers want mobile phones to avoid missing out on social contact. In this context, the advantages are clear. (48) _______, we cannot deny the fact that text messages have been used by bullies to intimidate fellow students. There is also (49) ________ evidence that texting has affected literacy skills.
The widespread use of mobile phone has, out of question, affected adult consumers too. What employee, on the way home from work, would be reluctant to answer a call from their boss? Apparently, only 18% of us. according to a survey, are willing to switch off our mobile phones once we've left the office.
Admittedly, mobile phones can be intrusive but there are obvious benefits to possessing one. Personally speaking, they are invaluable when it comes to making social or business arrangements at short (50) _______. They also provide their owners with a sense of security in emergency situations.
The issue is whether this technological innovation has (46) ______ more harm than good.
brought
played
done
made
Presumably, most parents (47)________are always worrying about their children's safety buy mobile phones for them to track their whereabouts.
whom
what
which
who
(48) _______, we cannot deny the fact that text messages have been used by bullies to intimidate fellow students.
Moreover
Therefore
However
So that
There is also (49) ________ evidence that texting has affected literacy skills.
arguable
doubtless
unhesitating
indisputable
Personally speaking, they are invaluable when it comes to making social or business arrangements at short (50) _______.
warning
time
term
notice
