Nội dung thi: 75 phút

Phần Điểm Tổng

Phần 1: Viết 1 đoạn văn từ 120 - 150 từ 4

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Phần 2: Viết 1 bài luận ít nhất 200 từ 6
1. Narrative paragraphs/essays: Kể về một trải nghiệm vui/buồn/khó khăn/đáng nhớ/quan trọng với
người thân/bạn bè/đồng nghiệp.
2. Opinion paragraphs/essays: Bày tỏ quan điểm cá nhân về một vấn đề của xã hội như vấn đề về
giáo dục trong quá trình hiện đại hóa, giáo dục cho trẻ nhỏ, môi trường học tập/giáo dục, ảnh
hưởng của Internet,…
3. Cause and effect essay: Nêu nguyên nhân của một vấn đề nào đó như ô nhiễm môi trường, vấn đề
bùng nổ dân số toàn cầu, hôn nhân và gia đình, sức khỏe, ảnh hưởng của Internet,....
4. Comparison and contrast essays: So sánh hai sự việc/sự vật như môi trường giáo dục cho bé trai
và bé gái, ưu điểm và nhược điểm của Internet trong thời đại hiện nay,…
LUYỆN TẬP TRƯỚC THI
1. Write a paragraph of at least 120 words to answer the following question.
Students in schools and universities learn more from their teachers than through other means such as
the Internet, libraries, and TV. Do you agree?
2. Write an essay of at least 200 words to answer the following question.
How does smoking affect individuals’ life?

No QUESTION

What is the best topic sentence about “soccer”?

Select one:
A. Soccer is football in British English.

1 B. Soccer is popular for many reasons.

C. Soccer is a nice game.
D. For a soccer game, players need a special leather ball.
Vì: It is neither too general nor specific. Tham khảo: Unit 1, 1.2.3 Body paragraphs

Your concluding sentence serves as:

Select one:
A. Nothing in particular. It is unimportant to the overall paragraph.
B. A brief overview of what your paragraph was about.
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C. A place to include any additional thoughts.
D. An extension of thoughts and ideas already covered in the paragraph.
Vì: The concluding sentence restates the main idea of the paragraph.
Tham khảo: Unit 1, 1.2.3 Body paragraphs
 Read the following paragraph and identify the topic of the essay.
Today there are more social networking accounts than there are people on the planet. Social
networking allows people to share ideas with friends and family everywhere. It connects people
in ways that were never possible in the past. Still, users of these sites should be cautious. Social
media can be dangerous.
Select one:

3 A. Friends and family

B. Networking accounts
C. People on the planet
D. Social media
Vì: It is mentioned several times from the first to the last sentence of the introduction.
Tham khảo: Unit 1, 1.2.2. Introduction

Read the following paragraph and identify the number of the sentence to show the thesis
statement.
(1) Today there are more social networking accounts than there are people on the planet. (2)
Social networking allows people to share ideas with friends and family everywhere. (3) It
connects people in ways that were never possible in the past. (4) Still, users of these sites should
be cautious. (5) Social media can be dangerous.

Select one:

4 A. (2) and (3)

B. (4) and (5)
C. (3) and (4)

D. (1) and (2)

Vì: It tells the topic and controlling ideas of the whole essay.
Tham khảo: Unit 1, 1.2.2. Introduction

What is the best topic sentence about “winter”?

Select one:
A. Winter weather is cold, and it snows.

5 B. Winter is a good season.

C. Winter lasts from October to December.
D. The best season for children is winter.
Vì: It is neither too general nor specifiC. Tham khảo: Unit 1, 1.2.3 Body paragraphs
 Read the following paragraph and identify the number of the sentence to show the background
information.
(1) Today there are more social networking accounts than there are people on the planet. (2)
Social networking allows people to share ideas with friends and family everywhere. (3) It
connects people in ways that were never possible in the past. (4) Still, users of these sites should
be cautious. (5) Social media can be dangerous.
Select one:
6 A. (1) and (2)
B. (4) and (5)
C. (2) and (3)
D. (3) and (4)
Vì: They specify the topic of the essay.
Tham khảo: Unit 1, 1.2.2. Introduction

What is the best topic sentence about “Los Angeles”?

Select one:
A. There are many people in Los Angeles.

7 B. People from many different cultures live in Los Angeles.

C. Los Angeles is in the US.
D. Los Angeles is a big city in California.
Vì: It is neither too general nor specifiC. Tham khảo: Unit 1, 1.2.3 Body paragraphs

Identify the topic sentence.

Select one:
A. Cats and goldfish are both animals.

8 B. Cats look more dynamic than fish.

C. Cats cannot swim very well, but goldfish can.
D. Cats are better pets than goldfish for many reasons.
Vì: It is neither too general nor specific. Tham khảo: Unit 1, 1.2.3 Body paragraphs
 Choose TWO supporting sentences for this topic sentence: I need to look for a new jo B. a.
Since we now have another child, my salary really isn't enough for our family.
b. I like working with my brother.
c. The commute is very long, and I would like to spend more time with my family.
d. This is a tough economy, and I am lucky that I still have a joB. Select one:
9 A. b and c
B. a and c
C. a and b
D. c and d
Vì: They tell why the writer needs to look for a joB. Tham khảo: Unit 1, 1.2.3 Body paragraphs

Read the following paragraph and identify the number of the sentence to show the thesis
statement.
One of the Best Moments of My Life
(1) It was a sunny day in the summer of 1998 when my family moved out of the city to the
suburbs. (2) I did not like leaving because I would lose my friends and the places where I had
had so much fun. (3) It was very sad for me to see my friends standing in front of the old house
as we said our last goodbyes. (4) Little did I know that this move would turn out to be one of the
best moments of my life.
Select one:
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A. (2)
B. (1)
C. (3)

D. (4)

Vì: It tells the topic and controlling ideas of the whole essay.
Tham khảo: Unit 1, 1.2.2. Introduction
 Choose the best concluding sentence for the following paragraph:
Parents can help their children succeed in school by getting involved in their studies. They
should get to know their children’s teachers by attending school activities as often as possible.
They should also talk about what their children are learning in school. Another good idea is to
look over children’s homework before they hand it in, and help them with any questions or
problems. ________
Select one:

11 A. These are just a few ways parents can be part of their child’s education, and
the child is sure to benefit.
B. Parents must get involved in their children’s studies if they want them to succeed.
C. By doing these relatively simple things, parents can make a huge difference.
D. In short, parents need to be engaged in their child’s studies in order to ensure success.
Vì: It restates the main idea of the paragraph.
Tham khảo: Unit 1, 1.2.3 Body paragraphs

What is the best topic sentence about “bilingual and monolingual dictionaries”?
Select one:
A. Monolingual dictionaries have only one language, but bilingual dictionaries
have two languages.

12 B. Many language students prefer bilingual dictionaries to monolingual dictionaries.

C. Cambridge University Press publishes both monolingual and bilingual dictionaries.
D. Dictionaries that have two languages, such as French and English, are called bilingual
dictionaries.
Vì: It is neither too general nor specifiC. Tham khảo: Unit 1, 1.2.3 Body paragraphs

Read the following paragraph and identify the number of the sentence to show the hook.
(1) Today there are more social networking accounts than there are people on the planet. (2)
Social networking allows people to share ideas with friends and family everywhere. (3) It
connects people in ways that were never possible in the past. (4) Still, users of these sites should
be cautious. (5) Social media can be dangerous.
Select one:

13 A. (1)
B. (2)
C. (4)
D. (3)
Vì: It starts the introduction paragraph to attract the reader’s attention.
Tham khảo: Unit 1, 1.2.2. Introduction
 Read the following paragraph and identify the topic of the essay.
One of the Best Moments of My Life
It was a sunny day in the summer of 1998 when my family moved out of the city to the suburbs. I
did not like leaving because I would lose my friends and the places where I had had so much fun.
It was very sad for me to see my friends standing in front of the old house as we said our last
goodbyes. Little did I know that this move would turn out to be one of the best moments of my
life.
Select one:
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A. It was a sunny day.
B. Little did I know that this move.
C. I did not like leaving.
D. Would turn out to be one of the best moments of my life.
Vì: It states the move, which is the focus of the essay.
Tham khảo: Unit 1, 1.2.2. Introduction

Read the following paragraph and identify the number of the sentence to show the hook.
One of the Best Moments of My Life
(1) It was a sunny day in the summer of 1998 when my family moved out of the city to the
suburbs. (2) I did not like leaving because I would lose my friends and the places where I had
had so much fun. (3) It was very sad for me to see my friends standing in front of the old house
as we said our last goodbyes. (4) Little did I know that this move would turn out to be one of the
best moments of my life.
Select one:
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A. (2)
B. (4)
C. (3)
D. (1)
Vì: It starts the introduction paragraph to attract the reader’s attention.
Tham khảo: Unit 1, 1.2.2. Introduction
 Which sentence is NOT a fragment?”
Select one:
A. Assignments that are poorly edited.
B. Although to say any more would be laboring the point.

16 C. Since the USA has reluctantly assumed the role of world policeman.
D. Cast back your mind to the time when you were young.

Vì: Others have a subordinating conjunction and do not make sense.

Tham khảo: Unit 2, 2.2.3 Sentence fragments

Identify ONE sentence that does NOT support the thesis statement “After two years of job
hunting, I have finally found the perfect job for me.”
Select one:
A. I am making more money than I have ever made, and have so many benefits.
17 B. I am enthusiastic about the challenges that I confront at work every day.
C. My boss is very supportive and is helping me to succee.
D. Last year I almost got a good job.
Vì: It is not related to the current job. Tham khảo: Unit 2, 2.1.2 Unity within an essay

Which of the following given below can be extremely useful when contrasting two or more items?
Select one:
A. Prepositions
B. Pronouns
C. Correct form of tense
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D. Transition words

Vì: Transition words such as “similarly” or “in contrast” help the reader follow the ideas more
easily.
Tham khảo: 3.2.2 Brainstorming vocabulary
 When comparing and contrasting, you should ________.
Select one:
A. write similarities in the overlapping sections of a Venn diagram
B. write similarities in the arrows of a flow chart

19 C. skip pre-writing and begin writing the essay right away

D. write differences in the overlapping sections of a Venn Diagram

Vì: Venn diagrams are often used to find out similarities between two subjects.
Tham khảo: Unit 3, 3.2.3 Comparison-contrast organization

What things should you do in a thesis statement for a comparison and contrast essay?
Select one:
A. State the opinion.
B. Identify the context.

20 C. Focus on similarities, differences or both.

D. Grab the attention of your readers.

Vì: The thesis statement in a comparison and contrast essay compare and contrast subjects.
Tham khảo: 3.2.3 Comparison-contrast organization

Why do we need to learn the unity and coherence techniques?

Select one:
A. To make paragraphs logical and clear with certain topics.
B. To increase words during the process of writing an essay.
C. To attract your readers attention.
D. To show your vocabulary and language skills.
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Vì: Unity and coherence help the reader follow the ideas more easily because ideas are
organized clearly and logically around particular topics.
Tham khảo: Unit 2, 2.1.2 Unity within an essay, 2.1.3 Coherence
 Which one is a clause?
Select one:
A. My adventurous trip to Paris.
B. I could swim at the age of 10.

22 C. Dancing in the rain.

D. I swimming for hours.

Vì: It has a subject and a verb. Others don’t.

Tham khảo: Unit 2, 2.2.1 Clauses

Which sentence is NOT a fragment?

Select one:
A. Since she is a doctor.
B. When I visited her.

23 C. However, I still arrived late.

D. But he doesn’t play football.

Vì: Others have a subordinating conjunction and do not make sense.

Tham khảo: Unit 2, 2.2.3 Sentence fragments

Identify the word that needs to be corrected in the sentence: “As a teenager, I reported on school
events, editing articles for the high school newspaper, and published some of my stories.”
Select one:
A. school
B. editing
24 C. published
D. reported

Vì: Two other verbs are in past tense, so “editing” should be changed into “edited”.
Tham khảo: Unit 2, 2.1.3 Coherence
 Identify the verb that needs to be corrected in the sentence: “Attending workshops on writing
have taught me how to receive criticism, became a more focused writer, and take more risks.”
Select one:
A. became
B. take

25 C. attending
D. receive

Vì: Two other verbs are bare verbs after “how to”, so “became” should be changed into
“become”.
Tham khảo: Unit 2, 2.1.3 Coherence

What does Paragraph Unity mean?

Select one:
A. Examples are related to the topic and controlling idea.
B. A paragraph discusses more than one main ideas.
26 C. A paragraph that discusses one and only one main idea from beginning to end
D. A paragraph that is as long as possible.

Vì: Unity means all details are about one topic and controlling idea of the paragraph.
Tham khảo: Unit 2, 2.1.1 Unity within a paragraph

Identify the verb that needs to be corrected in the sentence: “At the age of twenty, I started to
write plays, taking acting lessons, and produce shows.”
Select one:
A. acting
B. taking
27 C. produce
D. started

Vì: Two other verbs are bare verbs after “started to”, so “taking” should be changed into “take”.
Tham khảo: Unit 2, 2.1.3 Coherence
 Which one is the clue word to show comparison and contrast in the sentence: “I study often.
Hank; on the other hand, never studies”?
Select one:
A. never
B. often
28 C. on the other hand
D. study

Vì: It shows differences.

Tham khảo: Unit 3, 3.2.2 Brainstorming vocabulary

What does it mean to compare things?

Select one:
A. Look at differences.
B. Look at examples.

29 C. Look at similarities.
D. Look at opinions.

Vì: To compare means to analyse similar things.

Tham khảo: Unit 3, 3.2.3 Comparison-contrast organization

What does it mean to contrast?

Select one:
A. To tell what is different.
B. To tell what is the same.
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C. To tell what is alike and what is different.
D. To tell what is alike and what is the same.
Vì: Contrast means analyzing different things.
Tham khảo: Unit 3, 3.2.3 Comparison-contrast organization
 What things should you do in a thesis statement for a comparison and contrast essay?
Select one:
A. State the opinion.
B. Grab the attention of your readers.
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C. Focus on similarities, differences or both.
D. Identify the context.
Vì: The thesis statement in a comparison and contrast essay compare and contrast subjects.
Tham khảo: 3.2.3 Comparison-contrast organization

Which of the following phrases or words can be used while contrasting?

Select one:
A. On the other hand
B. For example
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C. As a result
D. Moreover
Vì: “On the other hand” is to show contrast.
Tham khảo: 3.2.2 Brainstorming vocabulary

Which is a list of common prepositions?

Hãy chọn một:
A. Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue.
B. Above, Before, During, Off, Toward.
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C. Shoe, Pants, Skirt, Blouse, Shirt.
D. Him, Her, His, She, They.
Vì: They are all prepositions.
Tham khảo: Unit 4, 4.1.1 Prepositions and prepositional phrases
 There were lots of fantastic costumes at the fancy dress party, some of ______ were obviously
homemade.
Hãy chọn một:
A. who
B. which
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C. whose
D. where
Vì: “Which” is used to modify a noun of an object.
Tham khảo: Unit 4, 4.2.1 Relative clauses

The man ______ wife is standing over there looks like very happy.
Hãy chọn một:
A. what
B. those
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C. that
D. whose
Vì: “Whose wife” means the man’s wife.
Tham khảo: Unit 4, 4.2.2 Relative clauses with whose

How many prepositional phrases are in the sentence: During class, her teacher explained the
process of elimination to her students.
Hãy chọn một:
A. 1
B. 2
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C. 4
D. 3
Vì: “During”, “of”, and “to” are three prepositions that start three prepositional phrases.
Tham khảo: Unit 4, 4.1.1 Prepositions and prepositional phrases
 A library is a building ___________.
Hãy chọn một:
A. where you can borrow books
B. where you can buy books
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C. where you can send books
D. where you can see books
Vì: People often go to the library to borrow books.
Tham khảo: Unit 4, 4.2.1 Relative clauses

Do you know anyone ________ speaks Japanese?

Hãy chọn một:
A. which.
B. whom
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C. where
D. that
Vì: “That” is used to modify a noun of a person or an object.
Tham khảo: Unit 4, 4.2.1 Relative clauses

Identify the prepositional phrase: Watch the horse run around the fiel D. Hãy chọn một:
A. run around
B. around the field

39 C. Watch the horse

D. around
Vì: It has preposition “around” and a noun phrase “the field”.
Tham khảo: Unit 4, 4.1.1 Prepositions and prepositional phrases

What are possible causes for not doing your homework?

Hãy chọn một:
A. You are sitting out of recess doing your missed work.
B. You left your folder at school.
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C. You are in trouble with your teacher!
D. You earn a 100% on a test.
Vì: Its meaning is the most appropriate.
Tham khảo: Unit 5, 5.2.1 Brainstorming ideas
 Cause: My dad picked corn from the garden. What can be the effect?
Hãy chọn một:
A. I had to clean the dishes after lunch.
B. We had some corn with dinner.
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C. We had dinner at a restaurant.
D. I finished my homework before dinner.
Vì: Its meaning is the most appropriate.
Tham khảo: Unit 5, 5.2.1 Brainstorming ideas

If the battery is missing, the bulb is broken, and the switch is off, what is the EFFECT on your
flashlight?
Hãy chọn một:
A. It is black.
B. It doesn't work.
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C. It works just like normal.
D. There is no effect.
Vì: Its meaning is the most appropriate.
Tham khảo: Unit 5, 5.2.2 Brainstorming vocabulary

What should go into paragraph 1 of a Cause and Effect essay?

Hãy chọn một:
A. Hook; Background Information; Thesis statement.
B. Topic Sentence; Explain the effect and give a quote; Explain the second effect, try to
include a quote here); Repeat the two effects from your thesis statement; Call to action.
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C. Topic Sentence; Give Evidence; Explain why evidence is important.
D. Hook; There is one problem; This is a problem because ____.
Vì: They are essential parts of the introduction paragraph – paragraph 1.
Tham khảo: Unit 5, 5.2.3 Cause and effect organization
 Complete the sentence: ______ because of her recklessness.
Hãy chọn một:
A. Nagita sent her money
B. Nagita bought some expensive clothes
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C. Nagita went to London
D. Nagita lost her money
Vì: Its meaning is the most appropriate.
Tham khảo: Unit 5, 5.2.2 Brainstorming vocabulary

Ray is going to write an effect-focused essay about 'air pollution', which effect is the least
relevant in his writing?
Hãy chọn một:
A. worse living environment
B. costly measures to protect environment
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C. less cars
D. poor health
Vì: It is not logical because cars often cause more serious air pollution.
Tham khảo: Unit 5, 5.2.1 Brainstorming ideas

If you spill your milk, what is a possible EFFECT of that action?

Hãy chọn một:
A. You trippe D. B. You leave school early.

46 C. You have to clean it up.

D. The milk is in the cooler.
Vì: Its meaning is the most appropriate.
Tham khảo: Unit 5, 5.2.2 Brainstorming vocabulary

Which are suggested to be written in the concluding paragraph of cause and effect essays?
Hãy chọn một:
A. Personal opinion
B. Predication
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C. Predictions, advice
D. Advice, reasons
Vì: In the conclusion, writers can add predictions and advice to the summary of ideas.
Tham khảo: Unit 5, 5.2.3 Cause and effect organization
 Identify the sentence that does not relate to the thesis statement “There are many advantages to
using computers.”
Hãy chọn một:
A. They can store huge data for many purposes.
B. Computers have become more reasonable to purchase.
48 C. Using computers saves time writing reports and letters.
D. The time needed to do research is greatly reduced.

Vì: Its meaning is the most irrelevant.

Tham khảo: Unit 6, 6.1.1 Relating effects to causes

The fire caused major damage to the school auditorium. __________, we will have the
performance in the town hall.
Hãy chọn một:
A. Because of
B. Consequently
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C. Reason from
D. However
Vì: It is used to show the effect.
Tham khảo: Unit 6, 6.1.3 Effect connectors

If I were you, I ____ some trees round the house.

Hãy chọn một:
A. plant
B. would plant
50 C. will plant
D. would have planted
Vì: In unreal conditionals, if clause has verbs in past simple and main clause has “would + bare
verb”.
Tham khảo: Unit 6, 6.2.1 Conditional sentences
 _________ there have been new advances in air and space technology, we are able to
travel greater distances in less time.
Hãy chọn một:
A. As a result
B. Due to
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C. Because of
D. Because
Vì: It goes with a clause to show causes.
Tham khảo: Unit 6, 6.1.2 Cause connectors

If I (have) ____ enough money, I (travel) ____ around the worl D. Hãy chọn một:
A. had/ will travel
B. had/ would travel
C. have/ would travel
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D. had/ could travel
Vì: In unreal conditionals, if clause has verbs in past simple and main clause has “would + bare
verb”.
Tham khảo: Unit 6, 6.2.1 Conditional sentences

If I ___ her name, I would tell you her name.

Hãy chọn một:
A. have known
B. knew
53 C. had known
D. know
Vì: In unreal conditionals, if clause has verbs in past simple and main clause has “would + bare
verb”.
Tham khảo: Unit 6, 6.2.1 Conditional sentences
 If my dog had six legs, it ____ very fast!
Hãy chọn một:
A. will run
B. would have run
54 C. ran
D. would run
Vì: In unreal conditionals, if clause has verbs in past simple and main clause has “would + bare
verb”.
Tham khảo: Unit 6, 6.2.1 Conditional sentences

______ lower interest rates, more people are buying homes for the first time.
Hãy chọn một:
A. Consequently
B. As a result
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C. Due to
D. Since
Vì: It is used with a noun phrase to show causes.
Tham khảo: Unit 6, 6.1.2 Cause connectors

If it (be)_____ sunny next week, we (plant)_____ the vegetables.

Hãy chọn một:
A. is; will plant
B. are; will plant
56 C. is; won't plant
D. am; will plant
Vì: In real conditionals, if clause has verbs in present simple and main clause has “will + bare
verb”.
Tham khảo: Unit 6, 6.2.1 Conditional sentences
 The weather was bad; ________, the picnic was cancele D. Hãy chọn một:
A. therefore
B. so

57 C. because
D. since
Vì: It goes with a clause to show effects.
Tham khảo: Unit 6, 6.1.2 Cause connectors

Read the following paragraph and identify the topic of the essay.
One of the Best Moments of My Life
It was a sunny day in the summer of 1998 when my family moved out of the city to the suburbs. I
did not like leaving because I would lose my friends and the places where I had had so much fun.
It was very sad for me to see my friends standing in front of the old house as we said our last
goodbyes. Little did I know that this move would turn out to be one of the best moments of my
life.
Select one:
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A. Little did I know that this move.
B. It was a sunny day.
C. I did not like leaving.
D. Would turn out to be one of the best moments of my life.
Vì: It states the move, which is the focus of the essay.
Tham khảo: Unit 1, 1.2.2. Introduction
 Choose TWO supporting sentences for this topic sentence: Yesterday was the worst day of my
life.
A. The people in my office eat lunch from 11:30 to 12:30.
b. Yesterday I went to work late, and my boss was of course very angry.
c. I couldn’t find my car key on the case as usual.
d. My life is full of happiness.
Select one:
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A. a and b
B. b and c
C. d and a
D. c and d
Vì: They tell what happened to the writer.
Tham khảo: Unit 1, 1.2.3 Body paragraphs

Identify the topic sentence.

Select one:
A. In an English class, most of the female students receive higher grades than the males.

60 B. Many teachers in Asia say that English is easier to female students.

C. Research has shown female students like learning languages more than males do.
D. Many students like languages very much.
Vì: It is neither too general nor specific. Tham khảo: Unit 1, 1.2.3 Body paragraphs

Choose the best concluding sentence for the following paragraph.

There are two reasons I hate big cities. Firstly, there is full of noise 24/7 in big cities. You can
hear horns honking, traffic roaring, music blaring, and people talking at all hours of the day and
night. It is never quite in a big city. Secondly, I hate the anonymity in big cities. No one knows or
cares about you. Neighbors who lived next door to each other for many years don’t even know
each others’ names. In a big city, you can feel very lonely. ________
Select one:
61 A. In conclusion, big cities are noisy, lonely places to live.
B. In brief, I prefer to live in a small town, where it is quieter.
C. To conclude, I don’t want to live next to my neighbors.
D. Big cities also have a lot of crime
Vì: It restates the main idea of the paragraph.
Tham khảo: Unit 1, 1.2.3 Body paragraphs
 Choose the best topic sentence for the following paragraph:
________ Unlike some breeds of dogs, they do not need a lot of exercise every day. Crowds and
loud noises do not make them nervous. Also, they do not mind being alone for hours if you need
to be away at work. On top of all this, they are known to be patient and loving with children. If you
are a city-dwelling family looking for a pet, I highly recommend this breed of dog.
Select one:
62 A. All breed of dogs are pretty much alike -- it's all the same.
B. Greyhounds are a good choice of dog for people who live in cities.
C. Every family should have a dog.
D. Not all dogs are happy living in the city.
Vì: It is neither too general nor specific. Tham khảo: Unit 1, 1.2.3 Body paragraphs

Read the following paragraph and identify the number of the sentence to show the background
information.
(1) Today there are more social networking accounts than there are people on the planet. (2)
Social networking allows people to share ideas with friends and family everywhere. (3) It
connects people in ways that were never possible in the past. (4) Still, users of these sites should
be cautious. (5) Social media can be dangerous.
Select one:
63 A. (2) and (3)
B. (1) and (2)
C. (4) and (5)
D. (3) and (4)
Vì: They specify the topic of the essay.
Tham khảo: Unit 1, 1.2.2. Introduction

Identify ONE sentence that does NOT support the thesis statement “Skiing is a great sport, but it
is not for everyone.”
Select one:
A. Skiing is more difficult than ice skating.
B. Not everyone has the ability to ski well.
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C. A day on the slopes is not always affordable for everyone.
D. Becoming a good skier means taking certain risks that some people are afraid to take.
Vì: It does not mention what it means to “everyone”.
Tham khảo: Unit 2, 2.1.2 Unity within an essay
 Which sentence is incorrect?
Select one:
A. Youth poverty has again become a contentious issue ignoring it will not make it go
away.
B. Youth poverty has again become a contentious issue. Ignoring it will not make it go
away.
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C. Although youth poverty has again become a contentious issue, ignoring it will not make
it go away.
D. Youth poverty has again become a contentious issue, and ignoring it will not make it
go away.
Vì: It lacks a punctuation mark or appropriate connector to connect two clauses.
Tham khảo: Unit 2, 2.2.3 Sentence fragments

Identify the verb that needs to be corrected in the sentence: “At the age of twenty, I started to
write plays, taking acting lessons, and produce shows.”
Select one:
A. acting
B. produce
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C. started
D. taking
Vì: Two other verbs are bare verbs after “started to”, so “taking” should be changed into “take”.
Tham khảo: Unit 2, 2.1.3 Coherence

Identify ONE sentence that does NOT support the thesis statement “After two years of job
hunting, I have finally found the perfect job for me.”
Select one:
A. My boss is very supportive and is helping me to succeed.
67 B. Last year I almost got a good job.
C. I am enthusiastic about the challenges that I confront at work every day.
D. I am making more money than I have ever made, and have so many benefits.
Vì: It is not related to the current jo B. Tham khảo: Unit 2, 2.1.2 Unity within an essay
 Which one is a clause?
Select one:
A. Dancing in the rain.
B. I swimming for hours.
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C. My adventurous trip to Paris.
D. I could swim at the age of 10.
Vì: It has a subject and a verb. Others don’t.
Tham khảo: Unit 2, 2.2.1 Clauses

What does block-style organization mean?

Select one:
A. Each body paragraph is about one different point.
B. Each body paragraph is about one similar point.
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C. Each body paragraph is about one similar and one different point.
D. Each body paragraph is about one subject.
Vì: Each body paragraph is about one subject and covers all the points to be compare D.
Tham khảo: 3.2.3 Comparison-contrast organization

Which one is the clue word to show comparison and contrast in the sentence: “Larry is a
loudmouth. Clark; on the contrary, rarely voices an opinion”?
Select one:
A. loudmouth
B. rarely
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C. opinion
D. on the contrary
Vì: It shows differences.
Tham khảo: Unit 3, 3.2.2 Brainstorming vocabulary
 Effect: The plant died. What can be the cause?
Select one:
A. The plant got plenty of sun.
B. The plant did not get enough water.
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C. The plant was pretty.
D. The girl took care of the plant.
Vì: Its meaning is the most appropriate.
Tham khảo: Unit 5, 5.2.1 Brainstorming ideas

She can’t go to his uncle’s house _______ she is so busy.

Select one:
A. however
B. but
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C. since
D. so
Vì: It goes with a clause to show causes.
Tham khảo: Unit 6, 6.1.1 Cause connectors

Complete the sentence “My uncle got an accident, ______.”

Select one:
A. as a result he felt very excited
B. therefore he will buy a new car
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C. because he's hospitalized
D. so he's hospitalized
Vì: It goes with a clause to show effects.
Tham khảo: Unit 6, 6.1.3 Effect connectors
 Read the following paragraph and identify the controlling idea of the essay.
Today there are more social networking accounts than there are people on the planet. Social
networking allows people to share ideas with friends and family everywhere. It connects people
in ways that were never possible in the past. Still, users of these sites should be cautious. Social
media can be dangerous.
Hãy chọn một:

74 A. Share ideas with friends

B. Connects people easily
C. Can be dangerous
D. There are more social networks
Vì: It is mentioned in the thesis statement as the main idea about the topic.
Tham khảo: Unit 1, 1.2.2. Introduction

Choose the best topic sentence for the following paragraph:

_________ She always takes the time to listen to me. When I was in the hospital, she came to
visit me. She always makes sure I get the medication I need. Several of my friends now go to see
her, and they like her as much as I do!
Hãy chọn một:
A. I am very happy with my doctor.
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B. It is hard to find a good doctor.
C. Seeing a doctor has become very expensive.
D. I love my mother.
Vì: It is neither too general nor specific.
Tham khảo: Unit 1, 1.2.3 Body paragraphs

Examples of concluding words or phrases may include which of the following?

Hãy chọn một:
A. Beginning, middle, end.
B. First, secondly, thirdly.
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C. First, last, next.
D. In conclusion, thus, finally.
Vì: They are fixed words/phrases to start a conclusion.
Tham khảo: Unit 1, 1.2.4 The conclusion
 Your concluding sentence serves as:
Hãy chọn một:
A. Nothing in particular. It is unimportant to the overall paragraph.
B. A place to include any additional thoughts.
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C. A brief overview of what your paragraph was about.
D. An extension of thoughts and ideas already covered in the paragraph.
Vì: The concluding sentence restates the main idea of the paragraph.
Tham khảo: Unit 1, 1.2.3 Body paragraphs

Read the following paragraph and identify the number of the sentence to show the hook.
One of the Best Moments of My Life
(1) It was a sunny day in the summer of 1998 when my family moved out of the city to the
suburbs. (2) I did not like leaving because I would lose my friends and the places where I had
had so much fun. (3) It was very sad for me to see my friends standing in front of the old house
as we said our last goodbyes. (4) Little did I know that this move would turn out to be one of the
best moments of my life.
Hãy chọn một:
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A. (3)
B. (1)
C. (4)
D. (2)
Vì: It starts the introduction paragraph to attract the reader’s attention.
Tham khảo: Unit 1, 1.2.2. Introduction

Which one is a dependent clause?

Hãy chọn một:
A. Her favorite food is fish.
B. Cooking takes a lot of time.
79 C. Because it is very crowded.
D. I like football.
Vì: It has the subordinator “because” and does not express a complete thought when standing
alone.
Tham khảo: Unit 2, 2.2.1 Clauses
 Which one is the clue word to show comparison and contrast in the sentence: “Larry is a
loudmouth. Clark; on the contrary, rarely voices an opinion”?
Hãy chọn một:
A. opinion
B. loudmouth
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C. on the contrary
D. rarely
Vì: It shows differences.
Tham khảo: Unit 3, 3.2.2 Brainstorming vocabulary

Read the following passages and answer the question.

Which of the following statements is TRUE?
Passage 1: Kenya wakes up each morning before the sun comes up and feeds his families
chickens. He then gives water to the goats and checks the pens to make sure none of the
animals have escaped. Kenya and his sisters walk 1.5 miles to school, which is a small building
with one room and one bathroom. After doing schoolwork for four hours, the children go back
home to eat lunch and begin the afternoon chores. Kenya works with his father and grandfather
on the farm, while his oldest sister helps their mother wash the clothes and prepare meals.
Kenya’s younger sisters pick fruit in the garden and watch their baby brother so their mother can
work. After about 6 hours, everybody meets back at home for dinner together before falling into
bed, exhausted from the day’s work.
Passage 2: Ben’s father wakes him up 30 minutes before his bus gets to the bus stop in front of
his house. Ben rolls sleepily out of bed and heads downstairs for breakfast, which is usually
81 cereal or toast. Then he gets dressed, and if he has time he watches his favorite cartoon until it’s
time to head out the door. Ben is at school for about 7 hours before heading to basketball
practice for another 2 hours. Ben’s mother picks him up from practice, and they head to his
favorite fast food restaurant for dinner. Once at home, he does his homework and plays his video
games before showering and going to bed.
Hãy chọn một:
A. Kenya lives on a farm.
B. Ben and Kenya each live with both parents.
C. Ben’s family doesn’t usually eat dinner together.
D. Ben likes having sisters and brothers.
Vì: The work that Kenya and his family do every day shows that they live on a farm.
Tham khảo: Unit 3, 3.2.2 Brainstorming vocabulary
 Choose the best topic sentence for the following paragraph:
________ Unlike some breeds of dogs, they do not need a lot of exercise every day. Crowds and
loud noises do not make them nervous. Also, they do not mind being alone for hours if you need
to be away at work. On top of all this, they are known to be patient and loving with children. If you
are a city-dwelling family looking for a pet, I highly recommend this breed of dog.
Hãy chọn một:
A. Every family should have a dog.
82 B. All breed of dogs are pretty much alike -- it's all the same.
C. Greyhounds are a good choice of dog for people who live in cities.
D. Not all dogs are happy living in the city.

Vì: It is neither too general nor specific.

Tham khảo: Unit 1, 1.2.3 Body paragraphs

Choose the best concluding sentence for the following paragraph.

Although Queenstown, New Zealand, is a small town, it has many attractions for visitors. It’s a
paradise for sports-lovers, where you can go sailing, hiking, mountain biking, or whitewater
rafting. You can visit an old gold mine, or a modern art gallery. For scenic beauty, the boat trip
on Milford Sound is unforgettable. Queenstown has hotels in every price range, and there are
more than 100 restaurants to choose from. _________
Hãy chọn một:
A. If you would like to visit a small town which has a lot of activities, Queenstown, New
Zealand is the place to go.
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B. This wide variety of attractions makes little Queenstown well worth the visit.
C. Queenstown, New Zealand is a paradise for all kinds of tourists.
D. For all that it offers, it is not an exaggeration for one to call New Zealand ‘heaven on
earth’.

Vì: It restates the main idea of the paragraph.

Tham khảo: Unit 1, 1.2.3 Body paragraphs
 Which sentence is a run-on sentence?
Hãy chọn một:
A. People are very busy working, so they do not have time to study.
B. I came to the United States although I did not know English.

84 C. My family and I came from Vietnam I was 16 years old.

D. Because I did not know English, I was worried about my future.

Vì: A connector is missing. There should be “when” between two clauses.

Tham khảo: Unit 2, 2.2.1 Clauses

Which sentence is incorrect?

Hãy chọn một:
A. Youth poverty has again become a contentious issue, and ignoring it will not make it go
away.
B. Youth poverty has again become a contentious issue ignoring it will not make it
go away.

85 C. Although youth poverty has again become a contentious issue, ignoring it will not make
it go away.
D. Youth poverty has again become a contentious issue. Ignoring it will not make it go
away.

Vì: It lacks a punctuation mark or appropriate connector to connect two clauses.

Tham khảo: Unit 2, 2.2.3 Sentence fragments
 Read the following passages and answer the question.

How are Kenya and Ben the SAME?

Passage 1: Kenya wakes up each morning before the sun comes up and feeds his families
chickens. He then gives water to the goats and checks the pens to make sure none of the
animals have escaped. Kenya and his sisters walk 1.5 miles to school, which is a small building
with one room and one bathroom. After doing schoolwork for four hours, the children go back
home to eat lunch and begin the afternoon chores. Kenya works with his father and grandfather
on the farm, while his oldest sister helps their mother wash the clothes and prepare meals.
Kenya’s younger sisters pick fruit in the garden and watch their baby brother so their mother can
work. After about 6 hours, everybody meets back at home for dinner together before falling into
bed, exhausted from the day’s work.

Passage 2: Ben’s father wakes him up 30 minutes before his bus gets to the bus stop in front of
86 his house. Ben rolls sleepily out of bed and heads downstairs for breakfast, which is usually
cereal or toast. Then he gets dressed, and if he has time he watches his favorite cartoon until it’s
time to head out the door. Ben is at school for about 7 hours before heading to basketball
practice for another 2 hours. Ben’s mother picks him up from practice, and they head to his
favorite fast food restaurant for dinner. Once at home, he does his homework and plays his video
games before showering and going to bed.
Hãy chọn một:
A. They are both school aged boys.
B. They both play sports.
C. They live in the same town.
D. They both have pets.

Vì: They both go to school.

Tham khảo: Unit 3, 3.2.2 Brainstorming vocabulary
 What does block-style organization mean?
Hãy chọn một:
A. Each body paragraph is about one similar and one different point.
B. Each body paragraph is about one similar point.

87 C. Each body paragraph is about one subject.

D. Each body paragraph is about one different point.

Vì: Each body paragraph is about one subject and covers all the points to be compared.
Tham khảo: 3.2.3 Comparison-contrast organization

88
Read the following paragraph and identify the number of the sentence to show

One of the Best Moments of My Life

(1) It was a sunny day in the summer of 1998 when my family moved out of th

Hãy chn mt:

A.
(1) and (2)
B.
(2) and (3)
 C.
(3) and (4)
D.
(4) and (1)
Phn hi
Sai. áp án úng là: (2) and (3)

Vì: They specify the topic of the essay.

Tham kho: Unit 1, 1.2.2. Introduction

89
Choose the best concluding sentence for the following paragraph.

There are two reasons I love big cities. First of all, big cities are alive 24/7. Go

Hãy chn mt:

A.
 To conclude, I never feel tired when living in big cities.
B.

In short, I like big cities because of their energy and anonymity.

C.

In brief, big cities attract me because there are so many things to do.

D.

In conclusion, I love big cities because you can be independent.

Phn hi

Sai. áp án úng là: In short, I like big cities because of their energy and anonym

Vì: It restates the main idea of the paragraph.

Tham kho: Unit 1, 1.2.3 Body paragraphs

90
Choose TWO supporting sentences for this topic sentence: The current popul

a. Many Canadians speak French, and some of them speak Chinese.

b. A large number of new immigrants live in British Columbia, Canada, but

 c. Canada is a very cold country in Northern America.

d. Some Canadians were born in Mexico.

Hãy chn mt:

A.
b and c
B.
b and d
C.
a and b
D.
c and d
Phn hi
úng. áp án úng là: b and d

Vì: They tell about imigrants to Canada from all over the world.

Tham kho: Unit 1, 1.2.3 Body paragraphs

91
Choose TWO supporting sentences for this topic sentence: I need to look for a

a. Since we now have another child, my salary really isn't enough for our fam
 b. I like working with my brother.

c. The commute is very long, and I would like to spend more time with my fa

d. This is a tough economy, and I am lucky that I still have a job.

Hãy chn mt:

A.
b and c
B.
a and b
C.
c and d
D.
a and c
Phn hi
úng. áp án úng là: a and c

Vì: They tell why the writer needs to look for a job.

Tham kho: Unit 1, 1.2.3 Body paragraphs

92 Read the following passages and answer the question.

How are Kenya and Ben DIFFERENT?

Passage 1: Kenya wakes up each morning before the sun comes up and feeds h

Passage 2: Ben’s father wakes him up 30 minutes before his bus gets to the bu
Hãy chn mt:
A.
Kenya has sisters and Ben doesn’t.
B.
Kenya has to work more than Ben.
C.
Ben likes cereal and Kenya doesn’t.
D.
Ben has to work more than Kenya.
Phn hi
úng. áp án úng là: Kenya has sisters and Ben doesn’t.

Vì: Passage 1 mentions Kenya’s two sisters, while passage 2 does not show sim

Tham kho: Unit 3, 3.2.2 Brainstorming vocabulary

 What does point-by-point organization mean?

Hãy chn mt:

A.

Each body paragraph is about all similarities of one subject being compared.

B.

Each body paragraph is about one similarity or different point of one subject

C.

Each body paragraph is about all differences of one subject being compared.
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D.

Each body paragraph is about one similarity or different point of two subjects
Phn hi

Sai. áp án úng là: Each body paragraph is about one similarity or different po

Vì: In point-by-point organization, each body paragraph is about one similari

Tham kho: 3.2.3 Comparison-contrast organization

94
Read the following paragraph and identify the number of the sentence to show
 One of the Best Moments of My Life

(1) It was a sunny day in the summer of 1998 when my family moved out of th

Hãy chn mt:

A.
(3)
B.
(4)
C.
(2)
D.
(1)
Phn hi
Sai. áp án úng là: (4)

Vì: It tells the topic and controlling ideas of the whole essay.

Tham kho: Unit 1, 1.2.2. Introduction

 How many prepositional phrases are in the sentence: Maria cited some resear

Hãy chn mt:

A.
1
B.
2
C.
95 4
D.
3
Phn hi
Sai. áp án úng là: 3

Vì: “From”, “of”, and “by” are three prepositions that start three preposition

Tham kho: Unit 4, 4.1.1 Prepositions and prepositional phrases

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 How many prepositional phrases are in the sentence: During our math test, I

Hãy chn mt:

A.
2
B.
4
C.
98 3
D.
1
Phn hi
Sai. áp án úng là: 2

Vì: “During” and “in” are two prepositions that start prepositional phrases.

Tham kho: Unit 4, 4.1.1 Prepositions and prepositional phrases

 Identify the sentence that does not relate to the thesis statement “Watching to

Hãy chn mt:

A.
Many homes have more than one TV.
99 B.
Research has shown that children become more aggressive.
C.
People do not focus on their meal while looking at the screen.
D.
It reduces the amount of time people read.

If I (have) ____ enough money, I (travel) ____ around the world.

Hãy chn mt:

[Link]/ would travel
100 [Link]/ will travel
[Link]/ would travel
[Link]/ could travel
Vì: In unreal conditionals, if clause has verbs in past simple and main clause h

Tham kho: Unit 6, 6.2.1 Conditional sentences

 Identify the sentence that does not relate to the thesis statement “Watching to

Hãy chn mt:

[Link] reduces the amount of time people read.

101 [Link] has shown that children become more aggressive.

[Link] homes have more than one TV.

[Link] do not focus on their meal while looking at the screen.

Vì: Its meaning is the most irrelevant.

Tham kho: Unit 6, 6.1.1 Relating effects to causes

The weather was bad; ________, the picnic was canceled.

Hãy chn mt:

[Link]
[Link]
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[Link]
[Link]
Vì: It goes with a clause to show effects.

Tham kho: Unit 6, 6.1.2 Cause connectors

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