ĐỀ SỐ 02
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: embroidered B: carved C: worried D: impressed
Question 2. A: handicraft B: frame C: attraction D: embarrassed
Question 3. A: frame B: layer C: surface D: birthplace
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.
Question 4. A: concentration B: lacquerware C: adolescence D: relaxation
Question 5. A: craftsman B: museum C: attract D: remind
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 6. Our neighbour looked for our pet when we were away.
A B C D
A: Our B:looked for C: when D: away
Question 7. They said a new shopping mall will be set up there the next day.
A B C D
A: said B: will be C: set up D: next day
Question 8. It’s by far more expensive to hire a taxi to explore the city.
A B C D
A: It’s B: more C: to hire D: hire
Question 9. The artisans always improve the products’ quality, so as to they can attract more
A B C D
customers.
A: artisans B:products C: so as to D: more
Question 10. Sarah wondered if to attend the second language learning course.
A B C D
A: if B: attend C: language D: course
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each of the following questions.
Question 11. My father has been feeling much better since he _____________ smoking.
A: looked up B: set up C: gave up D: turned up
Question 12. A good night’s sleep can help you improve your _________.
A: concentration B: concentrating C: concentrative D: concentrate
Question 13. _________ she is young, she is very independent.
A: in order that B: in order to C: Although D: Despite
Question 14. Life skills __________ at school for teenagers soon due to their necessity.
A: will teach B: are taught C: teach D: will be taught
Question 15. Conical hat making in the village has been passed _________ from generation
to generation.
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A: up B: over C: down D: on
Question 16. The scarf is _________ in spite of being made of natural silk.
A: afford B: affordably C: affordable D: affording
Question 17. It’s not easy to get along with each other in this ____________ society.
A: multicultural B: metropolitan C: urban D: rural
Question 18. We haven’t decided where _________ for the next trip.
A: go B: going C: to go D: to going
Question 19. When we went to the hospital to visit him, they said he ____________ for his
home.
A: had left B: left C: leaves D: has left
Question 20. They are _____a survey to find out whether customers like using domestic
products or not.
A: making B: conducting C: indicating D: considering
Question 21. Every year thousands of children become the victims of sexual __________.
A: crime B: status C: abuse D: problem
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each of the following questions.
Question 22. “I feel depressed because of my test’s bad result.” – “_______________”
A: Let’s go. I can’t wait B: Keep calm. Everything will be alright
C: It’s very kind of you D: You did a good job
Question 23. “Would you like to join us on the trip to Van Phuc Silk Village?”
- “_______________”
A: Sounds great B: Well-done C: No worries D: Congratulations
(23-27) 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 blanks .
When we feel anxious, we often give ourselves negative messages like that: “I can’t do
this”, “I’m useless”, and “I’m going to fail”. It can be difficult but (24)______ to replace
these with positive thoughts such as: “this is just anxiety, it can’t harm me”, and “relax,
concentrate- it’s going to be okay”. Picturing how you’d like things to go can help you feel
more (25)_____. Try to imagine yourself (26)_______ up to an exam feeling confident and
relaxed. You turn over your paper, write down what you do know and come away knowing
you tried your best on the day.
It can sometimes appear that your whole future depends on what grades you get. There
can be a lot of pressure (27)________young people to do well in exams which can cause a lot
of stress and anxiety.
Remember that exams are important, but they are not the only way to a successful
future. Lots of people achieve success in life without doing well at school.
Question 24. A: allow B: let C: afford D: try
Question 25. A: tense B: stressed C: positive D: negative
Question 26. A: to turn B: turn C: turning D: turned
Question 27. A: on B: for C: about D: of
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(28-32) 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.
Life in the big city is face-paced, fun and exciting. There are countless job opportunities
and activities to occupy your time. However, with the good, there also come the bad.
Although the big city has more job opportunities, there are also more people competing for a
single job. This can make your job search frustrating. Oddly enough, you will see hundreds,
if not thousands of jobs available each week, but you still might remain unemployed,
especially when the economy is down. In addition, the cost of living is typically higher in big
cities, and it can cost you an arm or a leg for a small apartment in a decent area of the city,
not to mention other costs to fulfill your basic demands. Moreover, traffic can be a nightmare
in the big city. It can get so bad that it can turn you into an evil person. If you hate driving in
heavy traffic, then the big city life is not for you. Heavy traffic also contributes to the
pollution, which is one of the biggest disadvantages of living in the city. Obviously, our
health is affected most with certain diseases relating to respiratory system. Most importantly,
there is always more crime in a big city, causing you to seriously consider before making
your final decision on living in a big city.
Question 28. According to the passage, city is not a perfect place for__________.
A: people who hate busy traffic B: people who prefer a busy life
C: people who hate competitions D: people who look for good jobs
Question 29. What does the phrase “cost an arm and a leg” mean?
A: you must work hard to earn money. B: cost a lot of money.
C: your legs and arms are costly. D: cost a little money.
Question 30. According to the passage, some good things of living in the city are:______
A: educational system and countless job opportunities.
B: countless job opportunities and activities to occupy your time.
C: a lot of entertainment and shopping centers.
D: educational system and recreational activities.
Question 31. In the big city, people tend to__________ when the traffic is getting heavy.
A: go crazy B: wait a bit longer C: slow down themselves D: keep calm
Question 32. Which of the following sentences is NOT true?
A: Pollution causes health problems. B: It costs a lot to live in the city.
C: Crime is not a serious problem in a big city. D: The city is always crowded.
Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in
meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions.
Question 33. “When should I leave for France?”, he wondered.
A: He wondered if to leave for France.
B: He wondered when to leave for France.
C: He wondered when I should leave for France.
D: He wondered when he leave for France.
Question 34. The authorities are trying to solve the overpopulation of the city.
A: The authorities are trying to face with the overpopulation of the city.
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B: The authorities are trying to deal up with the overpopulation of the city.
C: The authorities are trying to face up with the overpopulation of the city.
D: The authorities are trying to deal with the overpopulation of the city.
Question 35. Abandoned children should be brought up in orphanages in order to be
safe.
A: Abandoned children should be brought up in orphanages so as that they can be safe.
B: Abandoned children should be brought up in orphanages in order that they can be safe.
C: Abandoned children should be brought up in orphanages in order they can be safe.
D: Abandoned children should be brought up in orphanages so as to they can be safe.
Question 36. If I were you, I would call the helpline immediately.
A: If I were your shoes, I would call the helpline immediately.
B: If I put me in your shoes, I would call the helpline immediately.
C: If I were in your shoes, I would call the helpline immediately.
D: If I put in your shoes, I would call the helpline immediately.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the meaningful sentence
from the cues given.
Question 37. I / look forward / make / own conical hat / Tay Ho village / Hue.
A: I look forward to making my own conical hat in Tay Ho village in Hue.
B: I look forward to make my own conical hat in Tay Ho village in Hue.
C: I am looking forward to make my own conical hat in Tay Ho village in Hue.
D: I look forward making my own conical hat in Tay Ho village in Hue.
Question 38. They / live / Moscow/ before / they / move / London.
A: They had lived in Moscow before they moved to London.
B: They lived in Moscow before they had moved to London.
C: They had lived in Moscow before they had moved to London.
D: They was living in Moscow before they moved to London.
Question 39. He / say / he / be/ artisan / workshop / since 2010.
A: He said he was an artisan of the workshop since 2010.
B: He said he had been an artisan of the workshop since 2010.
C: He said he has been an artisan atthe workshop since 2010.
D: He said was an artisan at the workshop since 2010.
Question 40. No-one / kind-hearted / than / my mom.
A: No-one is as kind-hearted than my mom.
B: No-one is more kind-hearted than my mom.
C: No-one isn’t more kind-hearted than my mom.
D: No-one isn’t as kind-hearted than my mom
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ANSWER KEY
ĐỀ 02
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: embroidered B: carved C: worried D: impressed
Question 2. A: handicraft B: frame C: attraction D: embarrassed
Question 3. A: frame B: layer C: surface D: birthplace
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.
Question 4. A: concentration B: lacquerware C: Adolescence D: relaxation
Question 5. A: craftsman B: museum C: attract D: remind
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 6. Our neighbour looked for our pet when we were away.
A B C D
A: Our B:looked for C: when D: away
Question 7. They said a new shopping mall will be set up there the next day.
A B C D
A: said B: will be C: set up D: next day
Question 8. It’s by far more expensive to hire a taxi to explore the city.
A B C D
A: It’s B: more C: to hire D: hire
Question 9. The artisans always improve the products’ quality, so as to they can attract more
A B C D
customers.
A: artisans B:products C: so as to D: more
Question 10. Sarah wondered if to attend the second language learning course.
A B C D
A: if B: attend C: language D: course
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each of the following questions.
Question 11. My father has been feeling much better since he _____________ smoking.
A: looked up B: set up C: gave up D: turned up
Question 12. A good night’s sleep can help you improve your _________.
A: concentration B: concentrating C: concentrative D: concentrate
Question 13. _________ she is young, she is very independent.
A: in order that B: in order to C: Although D: Despite
Question 14. Life skills __________ at school for teenagers soon due to their necessity.
A: will teach B: are taught C: teach D: will be taught
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Question 15. Conical hat making in the village has been passed _________ from generation
to generation.
A: up B: over C: down D: on
Question 16. The scarf is _________ in spite of being made of natural silk.
A: afford B: affordably C: affordable D: affording
Question 17. It’s not easy to get along with each other in this ____________ society.
A: multicultural B: metropolitan C: urban D: rural
Question 18. We haven’t decided where _________ for the next trip.
A: go B: going C: to go D: to going
Question 19. When we went to the hospital to visit him, they said he ____________ for his
home.
A: had left B: left C: leaves D: has left
Question 20. They are _____a survey to find out whether customers like using domestic
products or not.
A: making B: conducting C: indicating D: considering
Question 21. Every year thousands of children become the victims of sexual __________.
A: crime B: status C: abuse D: problem
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each of the following questions.
Question 22. “I feel depressed because of my test’s bad result.” – “_______________”
A: Let’s go. I can’t wait B: Keep calm. Everything will be alright
C: It’s very kind of you D: You did a good job
Question 23. “Would you like to join us on the trip to Van Phuc Silk Village?”
- “_______________”
A: Sounds great B: Well-done C: No worries D: Congratulations
(24-27) 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 blanks.
When we feel anxious, we often give ourselves negative messages like that: “I can’t do
this”, “I’m useless”, and “I’m going to fail”. It can be difficult but (24)______ to replace
these with positive thoughts such as: “this is just anxiety, it can’t harm me”, and “relax,
concentrate- it’s going to be okay”. Picturing how you’d like things to go can help you feel
more (25)_____. Try to imagine yourself (26)_______ up to an exam feeling confident and
relaxed. You turn over your paper, write down what you do know and come away knowing
you tried your best on the day.
It can sometimes appear that your whole future depends on what grades you get. There
can be a lot of pressure (27)________young people to do well in exams which can cause a lot
of stress and anxiety.
Remember that exams are important, but they are not the only way to a successful
future. Lots of people achieve success in life without doing well at school.
Question 24. A: allow B: let C: afford D: try
Question 25. A: tense B: stressed C: positive D: negative
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Question 26. A: to turn B: turn C: turning D: turned
Question 27. A: on B: for C: about D: of
(28-32) 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.
Life in the big city is face-paced, fun and exciting. There are countless job opportunities
and activities to occupy your time. However, with the good, there also come the bad.
Although the big city has more job opportunities, there are also more people competing for a
single job. This can make your job search frustrating. Oddly enough, you will see hundreds,
if not thousands of jobs available each week, but you still might remain unemployed,
especially when the economy is down. In addition, the cost of living is typically higher in big
cities, and it can cost you an arm or a leg for a small apartment in a decent area of the city,
not to mention other costs to fulfill your basic demands. Moreover, traffic can be a nightmare
in the big city. It can get so bad that it can turn you into an evil person. If you hate driving in
heavy traffic, then the big city life is not for you. Heavy traffic also contributes to the
pollution, which is one of the biggest disadvantages of living in the city. Obviously, our
health is affected most with certain diseases relating to respiratory system. Most importantly,
there is always more crime in a big city, causing you to seriously consider before making
your final decision on living in a big city.
Question 28. According to the passage, city is not a perfect place for__________.
A: people who hate busy traffic B: people who prefer a busy life
C: people who hate competitions D: people who look for good jobs
Question 29. What does the phrase “cost an arm and a leg” mean?
A: you must work hard to earn money. B: cost a lot of money.
C: your legs and arms are costly. D: cost a little money.
Question 30. According to the passage, some good things of living in the city are:______
A: educational system and countless job opportunities.
B: countless job opportunities and activities to occupy your time.
C: a lot of entertainment and shopping centers.
D: educational system and recreational activities.
Question 31. In the big city, people tend to__________ when the traffic is getting heavy.
A: go crazy B: wait a bit longer C: slow down themselves D: keep calm
Question 32. Which of the following sentences is NOT true?
A: Pollution causes health problems. B: It costs a lot to live in the city.
C: Crime is not a serious problem in a big city. D: The city is always crowded.
Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in
meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions.
Question 33. “When should I leave for France?”, he wondered.
A: He wondered if to leave for France.
B: He wondered when to leave for France.
C: He wondered when I should leave for France.
D: He wondered when he leave for France.
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Question 34. The authorities are trying to solve the overpopulation of the city.
A: The authorities are trying to face with the overpopulation of the city.
B: The authorities are trying to deal up with the overpopulation of the city.
C: The authorities are trying to face up with the overpopulation of the city.
D: The authorities are trying to deal with the overpopulation of the city.
Question 35. Abandoned children should be brought up in orphanages in order to be
safe.
A: Abandoned children should be brought up in orphanages so as that they can be safe.
B: Abandoned children should be brought up in orphanages in order that they can
be safe.
C: Abandoned children should be brought up in orphanages in order they can be safe.
D: Abandoned children should be brought up in orphanages so as to they can be safe.
Question 36. If I were you, I would call the helpline immediately.
A: If I were your shoes, I would call the helpline immediately.
B: If I put me in your shoes, I would call the helpline immediately.
C: If I were in your shoes, I would call the helpline immediately.
D: If I put in your shoes, I would call the helpline immediately.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the meaningful sentence
from the cues given.
Question 37. I / look forward / make / own conical hat / Tay Ho village / Hue.
A: I look forward to making my own conical hat in Tay Ho village in Hue.
B: I look forward to make my own conical hat in Tay Ho village in Hue.
C: I am looking forward to make my own conical hat in Tay Ho village in Hue.
D: I look forward making my own conical hat in Tay Ho village in Hue.
Question 38. They / live / Moscow/ before / they / move / London.
A: They had lived in Moscow before they moved to London.
B: They lived in Moscow before they had moved to London.
C: They had lived in Moscow before they had moved to London.
D: They was living in Moscow before they moved to London.
Question 39. He / say / he / be/ artisan / workshop / since 2010.
A: He said he was an artisan of the workshop since 2010.
B: He said he had been an artisan of the workshop since 2010.
C: He said he has been an artisan atthe workshop since 2010.
D: He said was an artisan at the workshop since 2010.
Question 40. No-one / kind-hearted / than / my mom.
A: No-one is as kind-hearted than my mom.
B: No-one is more kind-hearted than my mom.
C: No-one isn’t more kind-hearted than my mom.
D: No-one isn’t as kind-hearted than my mom