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.
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.
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.
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 for a new child 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.
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 revealed secrets to the enemies.
concealed
betrayed
declared
disowned
The issue is whether this technological innovation has (46) ______ more harm than good.
brought
played
done
made
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.
whom
what
which
who
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.
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
