Part 1: (15 points) Choose the word which best completes each of the following sentences.

Write your answers in

the space provided.

1. The boy denied ___________ the cake even though there was some cream left on his chin.
A. to eat B. eat C. eating D. to eating
2. - Jenny: "I think having a university degree is the only way to succeed in life."
- Jimmy: "________________. There are successful people without a degree."
A. That's life B. That's all right
C. I don't quite agree D. I can't agree with you more
3. _________ to fame at an early age may have a negative influence on children's psychological development.
A. Arriving B. Reaching C. Going D. Rising
4. Participating in teamwork activities helps students develop their ______ skills.
A. social B. society C. socially D. socialize
5. The teacher hit the ___________ when she knew that many students cheated in her test.
A. floor B. wall C. roof D. door
6. Jim didn't break the vase on ___________, but he was still punished for his carelessness.
A. purpose B. occasion C. intention D. chance
7. I cannot help feeling anxious ___________ the exam results.
A. of B. with C. about D. for
8. He was presented with a gold watch in ___________ of his service to the company.
A. gratitude B. knowledge C. recognition D. response
9. Everyone knows about pollution problems, but not many people have ___________ any solutions.
A. thought over B. come up with C. looked into D. got round to
10. We should participate in the movement _________ to conserve the natural environment.
A. to organize B. organizing C. which organized D. organized
11. Nam: “Please make yourself at home” – Nga: “______________”
A. Yes, I can help you . B. It’s my pleasure.
C. Thanks! Same to you. D. That’s very kind, thank you.
12. Many species of animals have become ___________ due to the irresponsible activities of humans.
A. danger B. dangerous C. dangerously D. endangered
13. There's no way I can __________ that deadline. Can you extend it to next week?
A. miss B. reach C. meet D. pass
14. 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.
- They got to the hospital in the nick of time, just as the baby was about to be born.
A. with all our luggage B. in a terrible condition
C. with much time to spare D. at the very last moment
15. Choose the best option A, B, C or D to indicate the phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in
the following sentence
- They believe that life will be far better than it is today, so they tend to look on the bright side in any circumstance.
A. be confident B. be sad C. be optimistic D. be discouraged
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
11. 12. 13. 14. 15.

Part 2: (10 points). There are 10 mistakes in the following passage. Identify the mistakes and write the corrections
in ‘Your answers’ part. The first one (Line 0) has been done for you.

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0. ............................... People have always valued elephants because their size and strength.
... Asian elephants have captured and trained to work for human being
1. ............................... for two thousands years. They have been used in battles from the 3rd century
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... their homes. Approximately twenty-five percents of the world’s
3. ............................... population of Asian elephants have been caught and trained to do vary
... jobs, including taking passengers and helping to capture more wild
4. ............................... elephants. Elephants are considered to be more intelligent than most of
... animals, including domestic dogs and cats. This is shown by the way they
5. ............................... can easily learn to do tricks and perform tasks, as long as by the playful
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6. ............................... seek, tug of war and tag.
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C. READING COMPREHENSION

Part 1: (10 points). Read the passage below and decide which answer (from A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. Write
your answers in ‘Your answers’ part.
TREES FOR LIFE
Trees are amongst the biggest and longest-living things on Earth, some dating back longer than the oldest
buildings. But (1)_________ being nice to look at, trees also play an important role in improving the quality of our
lives.
On a world-wide scale, forests help to slow down the effects of global warming by using up the gas
(2)_________ as carbon dioxide and giving (3)_________ the oxygen we need to breathe. At local neighborhood
level, trees also (4)_________ important environmental benefits. They offer shade and shelter, which in

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 (5)_________ reduces the amount of energy needed to heat and cool (6)_________ buildings; at the same time,
they also remove other impurities from the air we breathe.
Urban trees are especially important because for many people they provide the only daily (7)_________
with the natural world. What’s more, urban trees also provide a home for birds, small animals and butterflies.
(8)_________ the trees we would lose the pleasure of seeing these creatures in our cities. Regrettably,
(9)_________, trees in cities are now coming under (10)_________. There is a limit to the level of pollution they can
put up with and, down at street level, their roots are being seriously disturbed by the digging needed to make way
for telephone, television and other cables.
1. A. as far as B. as long as C. as soon as D. as well as
2. A. called B. known C. titled D. referred
3. A. in B. away C. up D. out
4. A. bring B. make C. take D. find
5. A. turn B. place C. order D. reach
6. A. opposite B. close C. next D. nearby
7. A. junction B. touch C. contact D. taste
8. A. Throughout B. Beyond C. Without D. Outside
9. A. therefore B. whilst C. however D. despite
10. A. risk B. threat C. danger D. warning

Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Part 2: (15 points). You are going to read some interviews with women who have unusual jobs. For Questions 1-
15, choose from the people (A-D). The people may be chosen more than once. There is an example (0).

A. Dina Dorset B. Angela Bell

is a disc jockey in a nightclub in London. A few years is a clown, she paints her face white and wears funny
ago she thought her future was in tennis. 'For a while clothes to entertain people. She decided clowning was
I trained promising young players on a full-time basis, the job she wanted after seeing a clown snow. ‘I said
but one day a neighbour who was a radio producer that was it. It involved no talking, and that suited me
took me down to his radio station and I became down to the ground,’ she says. She soon realised that
involved in the music scene,' she says. There are lots women only introduced the act and were on stage for a
of late nights for Dina but surprisingly the job doesn't few minutes because it was considered a job for men.
offer her much in the way of a social life. 'I don't have ‘That is changing now,’ she says. ‘But from the beginning
any real contact with the large numbers of people I I decided to call myself Chris on the programmes instead
meet,' she says. She particularly likes the fact that she of Angela so that the audiences don't know if I'm a man
now only works four hours a day. The one thing I or a woman.’ Angela had to choose between family and
resent is having to appear cheerful all the time even work. ‘I liked my work too much to think of children,’
when I feel down,' she says. She hopes to be able to she says, ‘and I have no regrets.’ She says the secret of
produce her own records one day but she has given her success is that she is a very happy person, which is
up her ambition of going to college. 'You can't do what you need to be a good clown.
everything in life/ she says.

C. Claire Don D. Dolly Masons

works on a cruise liner, a floating luxury hotel which has worked in a chocolate factory for the past twenty
is her home for eight months of the year. She is the years. ‘I was nearly sixteen when I joined,’ she says. ‘My
ships secretary and has responsibility for all parents both worked here at the time, so it had become
information customers may need while on board, as a kind of family tradition. My first job was as an
well as acting as secretary to the captain. ‘He is very assistant and I've since climbed the ladder to become
demanding but I have no complaints from him,’ she customer relations manager.’ Her present job involves a
says. Losing touch with the real world for so long is number of responsibilities, from performing taste tests
no problem because the ships officers can take for all chocolates to ensure their flavour is the same, to
advantage of the activities provided for the organising events for retired employees, including
entertainment of passengers. ‘I've made many lasting parties and excursions to the seaside. ‘I like to have
friendships here,’ she says, ‘we get customers of all variety in my job,’ she says, ‘any comments from
ages and backgrounds.’ Her previous work experience customers will be forwarded to me to deal with. Of
as a Personal Assistant to a manager prepared her for course, I'll never meet them personally but they will all
the demands of this job. It was better paid than her get a written response from me.’ She admits that at the
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present job but she gave it up because she had moment she is finding it difficult to concentrate on the
always liked the idea of working on a ship. The only degree course in marketing she started last year, but is
disadvantage is that there are constant time changes confident she will finish it by June.
when you go round the world and it makes you feel
physically unwell,’ she says.

Which interview is with someone who……

0. works part-time? A
0. _________
1. had a better salary in an earlier job? 1. _________
2. cannot make friends at work? 2. _________
3. will get a university qualification? 3. _________
4. has to pretend she is always happy? 4. _________
5. writes to her customers? 5. _________
6. meets her customers socially? 6. _________
7. organises activities for older people? 7. _________
8. was promoted at work? 8. _________
9. does not like to use her voice? 9. _________
10. has a job that affects her health? 10. ________
11. had an earlier job as a teacher? 11. ________
12. thinks attitudes towards her work have changed? 12. ________
13. has the job she had always wanted? 13. ________
14. considers work more important than family? 14. ________
15. has responsibility for quality control? 15. ________
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
11. 12. 13. 14. 15.

Part 3: (10 points). Fill ONE suitable word into each numbered blank. Write your answers in ‘Your answers’ part.
SAFE CAMPING
Camping in the countryside is usually great fun, but sometimes things can go wrong. Accidents can happen,
so it is essential to think about safety (1)_______ before you go and while you are there. This will prevent
your fun camping trip turning (2)________ something less pleasant.
Firstly, you need to plan ahead. Check out the weather forecast a few days in (3)________ and watch out for
any reports of fires in the area you are thinking (4)________ going to. Prepare an emergency kit in
(5)________ you or anyone with you has an accident or illness while you are there.
Choose your campsite carefully, avoiding any places (6)________ there is a risk of flooding. Before you put
your tent, make sure there are no sharp objects on the ground, or ants ' or wasps' nests nearby.
In oder to keep insects out of the tent, close it whenever you go in or out. If you need a camp fire cooking,
be careful (7)________ to build it anywhere near your tent, and before you go to bed, remember to put it
(8)________ completely, preferably with lots of water.
After meals, pick up any bits of food that (9)_________ be left on the ground, as (10)_________ can attract
insects - or larger creatures. It also makes sense, for the same reason, to keep unused food in closed

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containers well away from the camp. You don't want an hungry bear or other animal suddenly appearing in
your tent.
Your answers:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Part 4: (10 points). Read the following passage and choose the best answer to each question.
Choosing a career may be one of the hardest jobs you ever have, and it must be done with care. View
a career as an opportunity to do something you love, not simply as a way to earn a living. Investing the time
and effort to thoroughly explore your options can mean the difference between finding a stimulating and
rewarding career and move from job to unsatisfying job in an attempt to find the right one. Work influences
virtually every aspect of your life, from your choice of friends to where you live. Here are just a few of the
factors to consider.
Deciding what matters most to you is essential to making the right decision. You may want to begin
by assessing your likes, dislikes, strengths, and weaknesses. Think about the classes, hobbies, and
surroundings that you find most appealing. Ask yourself questions, such as “Would you like to travel? Do
you want to work with children? Are you more suited to solitary or cooperative work?” There are no right
or wrong answers; only you know what is important to you. Determine which job features you require,
which ones you would prefer, and which ones you cannot accept. Then rank them in order of importance to
you.
The setting of the job is one factor to take into account. You may not want to sit at a desk all day. If
not, there are diversity occupation - building inspector, supervisor, real estate agent - that involve a great
deal of time away from the office. Geographical location may be a concern, and employment in some fields
is concentrated in certain regions. Advertising job can generally be found only in large cities. On the other
hand, many industries such as hospitality, law education, and retail sales are found in all regions of the
country. If a high salary is important to you, do not judge a career by its starting wages. Many jobs, such as
insurance sales, offers relatively low starting salaries; however, pay substantially increases along with your
experience, additional training, promotions and commission.
Don’t rule out any occupation without learning more about it. Some industries evoke positive or
negative associations. The traveling life of a flight attendant appears glamorous, while that of a plumber
does not. Remember that many jobs are not what they appear to be at first, and may have merits or demerits
that arc less obvious. Flight attendants must work long, grueling hours without sleeps, whereas plumbers
can be as highly paid as some doctors. Another point to consider is that as you get mature, you will likely to
develop new interests and skills that may point the way to new opportunities. The choice you make today
need not be your final one.

1. The author states that “There are no right or wrong answers” in order to________________.
A. emphasize that each person’s answers will be different.
B. show that answering the questions is a long and difficult process.
C. indicate that the answers are not really important.
D. indicate that each person’s answers may change over time.
2. The word “them" in paragraph 2 refers to___________________.
A. questions B. answers C. features D. jobs
3. The word “assessing” in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by___________________.
A. discovering B. considering C. measuring D. disposing
4. According to paragraph 3, which of the following fields is NOT suitable for a person who does not want
to live in a big city ?
A. plumbing B. law C. retail sales D. advertising
5. Those are all the factors you should take into account when choosing a job except .
A. Your likes and your dislikes
B. The atmosphere at work
C. Geographical location
D. Your strengths and weaknesses
6. The word “that” in paragraph 4 refers to
A. occupation B. the traveling life C. a flight attendant D. commission

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7. It can be inferred from the paragraph 3 that__________________.
A. jobs in insurance sales are generally not well-paid.
B. insurance sales people can earn high salary later in their career.
C. people should constantly work toward the next promotion.
D. a starting salary should be an important consideration in choosing a career.
8. In paragraph 4, the author suggests that__________________.
A. you may want to change careers at some time in the future.
B. as you get older, your career will probably less fulfilling.
C. you will be at your job for a lifetime, so choose carefully.
D. you will probably jobless at some time in the future.
9. Why does the author mention “long, grueling hours without sleeps” in paragraph 4 ?
A. To emphasize the difficulty of working as a plumber.
B. To contrast the reality of a flight attendant’s job with most people’s perception.
C. To show that people must work hard for the career they have chosen.
D. To discourage readers from choosing a career as a flight attendant.
10. According to the passage, which of the following is true ?
A. To make a lot of money, you should not take a job with a low starting salary.
B. To make lots of money, you should rule out all factory jobs.
C. If you want an easy and glamorous lifestyle, you should consider becoming flight attendant
D. Your initial view of certain careers may not be accurate.
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

D. WRITING

Part 1: (10 points). Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the word
given. DO NOT change the word given. You must use between TWO and FIVE words, including the word given.

1. He doesn’t get on well with his colleagues.

TERMS
- He is ____________________________________________________________ his colleagues.
2. I only realised that I had forgotten to close the door when she told me.
REALISE
- Only when she _________________________________________ that I had forgotten to close the door.
3. Melissa’s father was very busy, but he still played with her.
HOW
- No matter ________________________________________________, he still played with her.
4. Although Jack’s clothes were strange, everybody ignored him.
NOTICE
- Nobody took ________________________________________________________ strange clothes.
5. You mustn’t miss this opportunity to visit Sydney.
ADVANTAGE
- You __________________________________________________ opportunity to visit Sydney.
6. She found the photographs when she was tidying her room.
CAME
- She _______________________________________________ when she was tidying her room.
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7. The police asked the woman to describe the thief to them in detail.
FULL
- The police asked the woman to give _______________________________________ the thief.

8. All the guests enjoyed themselves at the party apart from Peter.
WHO
- Peter was the ____________________________________________ enjoy himself at the party.
9. They are identical twins, so they look exactly the same.
APART
- You can’t __________________________________________________ they’re identical twins.
10. The coffee machine in my office hasn’t worked for 3 months.
OUT
- The coffee machine in my office _______________________________________ for 3 months.

Part 2: (15 points) Letter writing

Imagine you are Quan. Your friend Alex has written to you to invite you to a party this Saturday
afternoon but you can’t go.
Write a letter to him.
In your letter:
* Apologize to Alex
* Explain why you can’t go
* Suggest another day when you could meet.
Write a letter of about 100 to 130 words in reply

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Part 3: (20 points) Composition

Many people think that school students shouldn’t be allowed to use social networking sites (such as
Facebook) because they have had a huge negative impact on both individuals and society.

Do you agree or disagree? Write about 160-200 words to give your opinion.

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