E. 9 - Đề KSCL Số 3.
E. 9 - Đề KSCL Số 3.
E. 9 - Đề KSCL Số 3.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of
the rest in each of the following questions.
Question 1. A. bread B. great C. break D. steak
Question 2. A. packed B. worked C. added D. pronounced
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary
stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3. A. office B. machine C. mountain D. answer
Question 4. A. develop B. intention C. majority D. partnership
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 5. She wishes she _________her grandparents in Ho Chi Minh City soon.
A. could visit B. visits C. visited D. can visit
Question 6. If you want to stay________, don't eat too much and take plenty of exercise.
A. healthful B. healthily C. healthy D. health
Question 7. It took the children _______ hour to do the test in the class yesterday morning.
A. a B. an C. the D. x
Question 8. Trains stop here in order to _______ passengers only.
A. pick up B. get off C. get on D. pull in
Question 9. His teacher encouraged him ________ part in the competition.
A. take B. to take C. taking D. to taking
Question 10. The table is perfect for people ________ work is to draw and write.
A. whom B. who C. whose D. which
Question 11. If you listened to me, you ________ troubles.
A. will not get B. would not get C. would not have got D. don’t get
Question 12. The homework must ________ before you come to class.
A. be done B. is done C. been done D. being done
Question 13. I met some old friends _______ I was on holiday in Malaysia.
A. when B. since C. because D. until
Question 14. Let’s go to the library at this weekend, ________?
A. will we B. shall we C. can we D. could we
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the
following exchanges.
Question 15. Nga met a foreigner on the way to school yesterday morning.
- Foreigner: “Can you show me the way the nearest Internet café?”
- Nga: “ ___________”
A. Yes, it’s quite near here B. Yes, of course. Turn left and then turn right
C. Three kilometers from here D. No, it’s very far
Question 16. Robert and Mary are talking about the plan for this evening.
- Robert: “ ________ ”
- Mary: “I’d love to, but I have an extra class tonight.”
A. Would you like to have dinner with me tonight?
B. Should you go out for dinner with me tonight?
C. Do you want to go out tonight and have dinner with me?
D. Do you think we must go for dinner together tonight?
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.
Question 17. This organization aims to help the less able in society to lead an independent life.
A. identify B. entertain C. refuse D. assist
Question 18. I just want to stay at home and watch TV and take it easy.
A. sleep B. sit down C. relax D. eat
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.
Question 19. Two weeks ago, when I was looking for a new pair of jeans in the night market, I ran into Mai.
A. met very quickly B. saw by chance
C. arranged to meet D. called loudly
Question 20. I find playing sports, like badminton, an exciting way to exercise.
A. stimulating B. regular C. normal D. boring
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word
or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
SAVE MONEY ON THE BOOK THAT AIMS TO SAVE ANIMALS
Do you want to take part in the battle to save the world’s wildlife? Animal Watch is the book (21) _______will
involve you in the fight for survival that faces many of our endangered animals and show how they struggle on the
edge of extinction. As you enjoy the book’s 250 pages and over 150 color photographs, you will have the (22)
________ of knowing that part of your purchase money is being used (23) _______animals survive. From the
comfort of your armchair, you will discover the terrible result of human greed for land, flesh and skins.
Animal Watch is packed (24) _______fascinating facts. Did you know that polar bears cover (25)
_______black noses with their paws so they can hunt their prey in the snow without being seen, for example? You
can find Animal Watch at a special low (26) ________price at all good bookshops, but hurry while stocks last.
Question 21. A. which B. who C. whom D. where
Question 22. A. satisfy B. satisfaction C. satisfied D. satisfactory
Question 23. A. helping B. to help C. to helping D. help
Question 24. A. to B. of C. with D. from
Question 25. A. its B. hers C. his D. their
Question 26. A. beginning B. introductory C. preparatory D. original
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions.
In the earliest times children got their education directly from parents and other adults. They learned mainly
skills for survival. Adults passed down this knowledge through spoken language. Eventually cultures around the
world began inventing writing. As societies developed they set up schools to teach reading, writing, math and
other subjects.
The first schools were usually just for boys. Most of the students came from rich and powerful families.
Often the purpose of their education was religious training. In many cultures the religious leaders formed the
highest level of society. Some schools had other purposes as well. Many schools focused on military training.
Sometimes youths attended special schools to learn the art of public speaking. These skills were meant to help
them become future leaders.
Most girls received their education at home. They learned cooking, sewing and other useful skills. Over time
education became available to more people, not just the rich and powerful. The governments of some countries set
up public systems of education in the 1800s. More schools opened to girls.
During the 1900s marks, or grades, became a new measure of learning. Testing became a regular part of formal
education. As education became more important to people, teachers' colleges opened. The requirements for
becoming a teacher became stricter. Teaching became a highly respected profession.
Question 27. Why did children learn mainly skills in the earlies times?
A. to continue to exist B. to pass this knowledge down
C. to invent writing D. to make societies develop
Question 28. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. The first schools were usually just for boys from rich and powerful families.
B. Art of public speaking was one of the skills that help youths become future leaders.
C. During the 1900s, testing became a regular part of formal education.
D. In the earliest times, knowledge was passed down through written records.
Question 29. What could the phrase “set up” in the passage could be best replaced by?
A. made B. based C. founded D. built
Question 30. What is The best title for the passage?
A. Education in the Earliest Times
B. The Development of Education
C. Education in Modern Times
D. Testing - a Regular Part of Education
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following
questions.
Question 31. I met a lot of interested people while I was studying in the university.
A. met B. interested C. while D. in
Question 32. They asked us why should we try to save fresh in our daily lives.
A. asked B. should we C. to save D. in
Question 33. The surgeon examined the patient quickly, and then the operation was begun.
A. the B. quickly C. and D. was begun
Question 34. Mary suggested they should clean up the beach tomorrow.
A. suggested B. should C. up D. tomorrow
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to choose the sentence which has a similar meaning to the first one.
Question 35. My brother finds driving on the left difficult.
A. My brother hardly has any difficulty driving on the left.
B. My brother doesn’t find it easy to drive in the left.
C. My brother isn’t used to driving on the left.
D. My brother isn’t accustomed to driving on the left.
Question 36. Remember to check for your flight number.
A. Not to forget to check for your flight number
B. Must remember to check for your flight number.
C. Don’t forget to check for your flight number.
D. Not forget to check for your flight number.
Question 37. It’s a long time since we last went to the cinema.
A. We have been to the cinema for a long time.
B. We haven’t been to the cinema for a long time.
C. We don’t go to the cinema as we used to.
D. We wish we went to the cinema now.
Question 38. The place has a microgravity environment. Astronauts live and conduct research here.
A. The place has a microgravity environment where astronauts live and conduct research.
B. The place which astronauts live and conduct research has a microgravity environment.
C. The place where astronauts live and conduct research has a microgravity environment.
D. The place where astronauts live and conduct research has a microgravity environment here.
Question 39. “Can you help me wash the dirty dishes?” said Tim
A. Tim asked me to help him wash the dirty dishes.
B. Tim asked me to help him washed the dirty dishes.
C. Tim asked me if I can help him wash the dirty dishes.
D. Tim said to me that if I can help him wash the dirty dishes.
Question 40. You’d better not waste time texting and surfing the internet.
A. If you don’t have time, you shouldn’t waste time texting and surfing the internet.
B. If I were you, I wouldn’t waste time texting and surfing the internet.
C. You are not allowed to waste time texting and surfing the internet.
D. You mustn’t waste time texting and surfing the internet.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following
questions.
Question 1. The surgeon examined the patient quickly, and then the operation was begun.
A. the B. quickly C. and D. was begun
Question 2. They asked us why should we try to save fresh in our daily lives.
A. asked B. should we C. to save D. in
Question 3. Mary suggested they should clean up the beach tomorrow.
A. suggested B. should C. up D. tomorrow
Question 4. I met a lot of interested people while I was studying in the university.
A. met B. interested C. while D. in
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 5. The table is perfect for people ________ work is to draw and write.
A. whom B. who C. whose D. which
Question 6. If you want to stay________, don't eat too much and take plenty of exercise.
A. healthful B. healthily C. healthy D. health
Question 7. She wishes she _________her grandparents in Ho Chi Minh City soon.
A. could visit B. visits C. visited D. can visit
Question 8. It took the children _______ hour to do the test in the class yesterday morning.
A. a B. an C. the D. x
Question 9. Trains stop here in order to _______ passengers only.
A. pick up B. get off C. get on D. pull in
Question 10. If you listened to me, you ________ troubles.
A. will not get B. would not get C. would not have got D. don’t get
Question 11. The homework must ________ before you come to class.
A. be done B. is done C. been done D. being done
Question 12. I met some old friends _______ I was on holiday in Malaysia.
A. when B. since C. because D. until
Question 13. His mother encouraged him ________ part in the competition.
A. take B. to take C. taking D. to taking
Question 14. Let’s go to the library at this weekend, ________?
A. will we B. shall we C. can we D. could we
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the
following exchanges.
Question 15. Robert and Mary are talking about the plan for this evening.
- Robert: “ ________ ”
- Mary: “I’d love to, but I have an extra class tonight.”
A. Would you like to have dinner with me tonight?
B. Should you go out for dinner with me tonight?
C. Do you want to go out tonight and have dinner with me?
D. Do you think we must go for dinner together tonight?
Question 16. Nga met a foreigner on the way to school yesterday morning.
- Foreigner: “Can you show me the way the nearest Internet café?”
- Nga: “ ___________”
A. Yes, it’s quite near here B. Yes, of course. Turn left and then turn right
C. Three kilometers from here D. No, it’s very far
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of
the rest in each of the following questions.
Question 17. A. packed B. worked C. added D. pronounced
Question 18. A. bread B. great C. break D. steak
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary
stress in each of the following questions.
Question 19. A. develop B. intention C. majority D. partnership
Question 20. A. office B. machine C. mountain D. answer
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions.
In the earliest times children got their education directly from parents and other adults. They learned mainly
skills for survival. Adults passed down this knowledge through spoken language. Eventually cultures around the
world began inventing writing. As societies developed they set up schools to teach reading, writing, math and
other subjects.
The first schools were usually just for boys. Most of the students came from rich and powerful families.
Often the purpose of their education was religious training. In many cultures the religious leaders formed the
highest level of society. Some schools had other purposes as well. Many schools focused on military training.
Sometimes youths attended special schools to learn the art of public speaking. These skills were meant to help
them become future leaders.
Most girls received their education at home. They learned cooking, sewing and other useful skills. Over time
education became available to more people, not just the rich and powerful. The governments of some countries set
up public systems of education in the 1800s. More schools opened to girls.
During the 1900s marks, or grades, became a new measure of learning. Testing became a regular part of formal
education. As education became more important to people, teachers' colleges opened. The requirements for
becoming a teacher became stricter. Teaching became a highly respected profession.
Question 21. Why did children learn mainly skills in the earlies times?
A. to continue to exist B. to pass this knowledge down
C. to invent writing D. to make societies develop
Question 22. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. The first schools were usually just for boys from rich and powerful families.
B. Art of public speaking was one of the skills that help youths become future leaders.
C. During the 1900s, testing became a regular part of formal education.
D. In the earliest times, knowledge was passed down through written records.
Question 23. What could the phrase “set up” in the passage could be best replaced by?
A. made B. based C. founded D. built
Question 24. What is The best title for the passage?
A. Education in the Earliest Times
B. The Development of Education
C. Education in Modern Times
D. Testing - a Regular Part of Education
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word
or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
SAVE MONEY ON THE BOOK THAT AIMS TO SAVE ANIMALS
Do you want to take part in the battle to save the world’s wildlife? Animal Watch is the book
(25) _______will involve you in the fight for survival that faces many of our endangered animals and show how
they struggle on the edge of extinction. As you enjoy the book’s 250 pages and over 150 color photographs, you will
have the (26) ________ of knowing that part of your purchase money is being used (27) _______animals survive.
From the comfort of your armchair, you will discover the terrible result of human greed for land, flesh and skins.
Animal Watch is packed (28) _______fascinating facts. Did you know that polar bears cover
(29) _______black noses with their paws so they can hunt their prey in the snow without being seen, for example?
You can find Animal Watch at a special low (30) ________price at all good bookshops, but hurry while stocks last.
Question 25. A. which B. who C. whom D. where
Question 26. A. satisfy B. satisfaction C. satisfied D. satisfactory
Question 27. A. helping B. to help C. to helping D. help
Question 28. A. to B. of C. with D. from
Question 29. A. its B. hers C. his D. their
Question 30. A. beginning B. introductory C. preparatory D. original
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.
Question 31. I just want to stay at home and watch TV and take it easy.
A. sleep B. sit down C. relax D. eat
Question 32. This organization aims to help the less able in society to lead an independent life.
A. identify B. entertain C. refuse D. assist
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.
Question 33. I find playing sports, like badminton, an exciting way to exercise.
A. stimulating B. regular C. normal D. boring
Question 34. Two weeks ago, when I was looking for a new pair of jeans in the night market,
I ran into Mai.
A. met very quickly B. saw by chance
C. arranged to meet D. called loudly
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to choose the sentence which has a similar meaning to the first one.
Question 35: Remember to check for your flight number.
A. Not to forget to check for your flight number
B. Must remember to check for your flight number.
C. Don’t forget to check for your flight number.
D. Not forget to check for your flight number.
Question 36. It’s a long time since we last went to the cinema.
A. We have been to the cinema for a long time.
B. We haven’t been to the cinema for a long time.
C. We don’t go to the cinema as we used to.
D. We wish we went to the cinema now.
Question 37. My brother finds driving on the left difficult.
A. My brother hardly has any difficulty driving on the left.
B. My brother doesn’t find it difficult to drive on the left.
C. My brother isn’t used to driving on the left.
D. My brother isn’t accustomed to drive on the left.
Question 38. The place has a microgravity environment. Astronauts live and conduct research here.
A. The place has a microgravity environment where astronauts live and conduct research.
B. The place which astronauts live and conduct research has a microgravity environment.
C. The place where astronauts live and conduct research has a microgravity environment.
D. The place where astronauts live and conduct research has a microgravity environment here.
Question 39. You’d better not waste time texting and surfing the internet.
A. If you don’t have time, you shouldn’t waste time texting and surfing the internet.
B. If I were you, I wouldn’t waste time texting and surfing the internet.
C. You are not allowed to waste time texting and surfing the internet.
D. You mustn’t waste time texting and surfing the internet.
Question 40. “Can you help me wash the dirty dishes?” said Tim
A. Tim asked me to help him wash the dirty dishes.
B. Tim asked me to help him washed the dirty dishes.
C. Tim asked me if I can help him wash the dirty dishes.
D. Tim said to me that if I can help him wash the dirty dishes.
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.
Question 1. This organization aims to help the less able in society to lead an independent life.
A. identify B. entertain C. refuse D. assist
Question 2. I just want to stay at home and watch TV and take it easy.
A. sleep B. sit down C. relax D. eat
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.
Question 3. Two weeks ago, when I was looking for a new pair of jeans in the night market,
I ran into Mai.
A. met very quickly B. saw by chance
C. arranged to meet D. called loudly
Question 4. I find playing sports, like badminton, an exciting way to exercise.
A. stimulating B. regular C. normal D. boring
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 5. If you want to stay________, don't eat too much and take plenty of exercise.
A. healthful B. healthily C. healthy D. health
Question 6. The table is perfect for people ________ work is to draw and write.
A. whom B. who C. whose D. which
Question 7. It took the children _______ hour to do the test in the class yesterday morning.
A. a B. an C. the D. x
Question 8. Trains stop here in order to _______ passengers only.
A. pick up B. get off C. get on D. pull in
Question 9. She wishes she _________her grandparents in Ho Chi Minh City soon.
A. could visit B. visits C. visited D. can visit
Question 10. The homework must ________ before you come to class.
A. be done B. is done C. been done D. being done
Question 11. I met some old friends _______ I was on holiday in Malaysia.
A. when B. since C. because D. until
Question 12. If you listened to me, you ________ troubles.
A. will not get B. would not get C. would not have got D. don’t get
Question 13. Let’s go to the library at this weekend, ________?
A. will we B. shall we C. can we D. could we
Question 14. His mother encouraged him ________ part in the competition.
A. take B. to take C. taking D. to taking
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the
following exchanges.
Question 15. Nga met a foreigner on the way to school yesterday morning.
- Foreigner: “Can you show me the way the nearest Internet café?”
- Nga: “ ___________”
A. Yes, it’s quite near here B. Yes, of course. Turn left and then turn right
C. Three kilometers from here D. No, it’s very far
Question 16. Robert and Mary are talking about the plan for this evening.
- Robert: “ ________ ”
- Mary: “I’d love to, but I have an extra class tonight.”
A. Would you like to have dinner with me tonight?
B. Should you go out for dinner with me tonight?
C. Do you want to go out tonight and have dinner with me?
D. Do you think we must go for dinner together tonight?
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word
or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
SAVE MONEY ON THE BOOK THAT AIMS TO SAVE ANIMALS
Do you want to take part in the battle to save the world’s wildlife? Animal Watch is the book
(17) _______will involve you in the fight for survival that faces many of our endangered animals and show how
they struggle on the edge of extinction. As you enjoy the book’s 250 pages and over 150 color photographs, you will
have the (18) ________ of knowing that part of your purchase money is being used (19) _______animals survive.
From the comfort of your armchair, you will discover the terrible result of human greed for land, flesh and skins.
Animal Watch is packed (20) _______fascinating facts. Did you know that polar bears cover
(21) _______black noses with their paws so they can hunt their prey in the snow without being seen, for example?
You can find Animal Watch at a special low (22) ________price at all good bookshops, but hurry while stocks last.
Question 17. A. which B. who C. whom D. where
Question 18. A. satisfy B. satisfaction C. satisfied D. satisfactory
Question 19. A. helping B. to help C. to helping D. help
Question 20. A. to B. of C. with D. from
Question 21. A. its B. hers C. his D. their
Question 22. A. beginning B. introductory C. preparatory D. original
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following
questions.
Question 23. They asked us why should we try to save fresh in our daily lives.
A. asked B. should we C. to save D. in
Question 24. The surgeon examined the patient quickly, and then the operation was begun.
A. the B. quickly C. and D. was begun
Question 25. I met a lot of interested people while I was studying in the university.
A. met B. interested C. while D. in
Question 26. Mary suggested they should clean up the beach tomorrow.
A. suggested B. should C. up D. tomorrow
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
In the earliest times children got their education directly from parents and other adults. They learned mainly
skills for survival. Adults passed down this knowledge through spoken language. Eventually cultures around the
world began inventing writing. As societies developed they set up schools to teach reading, writing, math and
other subjects.
The first schools were usually just for boys. Most of the students came from rich and powerful families.
Often the purpose of their education was religious training. In many cultures the religious leaders formed the
highest level of society. Some schools had other purposes as well. Many schools focused on military training.
Sometimes youths attended special schools to learn the art of public speaking. These skills were meant to help
them become future leaders.
Most girls received their education at home. They learned cooking, sewing and other useful skills. Over time
education became available to more people, not just the rich and powerful. The governments of some countries set
up public systems of education in the 1800s. More schools opened to girls.
During the 1900s marks, or grades, became a new measure of learning. Testing became a regular part of formal
education. As education became more important to people, teachers' colleges opened. The requirements for
becoming a teacher became stricter. Teaching became a highly respected profession.
Question 27. Why did children learn mainly skills in the earlies times?
A. to continue to exist B. to pass this knowledge down
C. to invent writing D. to make societies develop
Question 28. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. The first schools were usually just for boys from rich and powerful families.
B. Art of public speaking was one of the skills that help youths become future leaders.
C. During the 1900s, testing became a regular part of formal education.
D. In the earliest times, knowledge was passed down through written records.
Question 29. What could the phrase “set up” in the passage could be best replaced by?
A. made B. based C. founded D. built
Question 30. What is The best title for the passage?
A. Education in the Earliest Times
B. The Development of Education
C. Education in Modern Times
D. Testing - a Regular Part of Education
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of
the rest in each of the following questions.
Question 31. A. packed B. worked C. added D. pronounced
Question 32. A. bread B. great C. break D. steak
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary
stress in each of the following questions.
Question 33. A. develop B. intention C. majority D. partnership
Question 34. A. office B. machine C. mountain D. answer
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to choose the sentence which has a similar meaning to the first one.
Question 35. It’s a long time since we last went to the cinema.
A. We have been to the cinema for a long time.
B. We haven’t been to the cinema for a long time.
C. We don’t go to the cinema as we used to.
D. We wish we went to the cinema now.
Question 36: Remember to check for your flight number.
A. Not to forget to check for your flight number
B. Must remember to check for your flight number.
C. Don’t forget to check for your flight number.
D. Not forget to check for your flight number.
Question 37. My brother finds driving on the left difficult.
A. My brother hardly has any difficulty driving on the left.
B. My brother doesn’t find it difficult to drive on the left.
C. My brother isn’t used to driving on the left.
D. My brother isn’t accustomed to drive on the left.
Question 38. You’d better not waste time texting and surfing the internet.
A. If you don’t have time, you shouldn’t waste time texting and surfing the internet.
B. If I were you, I wouldn’t waste time texting and surfing the internet.
C. You are not allowed to waste time texting and surfing the internet.
D. You mustn’t waste time texting and surfing the internet.
Question 39. The place has a microgravity environment. Astronauts live and conduct research here.
A. The place has a microgravity environment where astronauts live and conduct research.
B. The place which astronauts live and conduct research has a microgravity environment.
C. The place where astronauts live and conduct research has a microgravity environment.
D. The place where astronauts live and conduct research has a microgravity environment here.
Question 40. “Can you help me wash the dirty dishes?” said Tim
A. Tim asked me to help him wash the dirty dishes.
B. Tim asked me to help him washed the dirty dishes.
C. Tim asked me if I can help him wash the dirty dishes.
D. Tim said to me that if I can help him wash the dirty dishes.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of
the rest in each of the following questions.
Question 1. A. bread B. great C. break D. steak
Question 2. A. packed B. worked C. added D. pronounced
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to choose the sentence which has a similar meaning to the first one.
Question 3. Remember to check for your flight number.
A. Not to forget to check for your flight number
B. Must remember to check for your flight number.
C. Don’t forget to check for your flight number.
D. Not forget to check for your flight number.
Question 4. It’s a long time since we last went to the cinema.
A. We have been to the cinema for a long time.
B. We haven’t been to the cinema for a long time.
C. We don’t go to the cinema as we used to.
D. We wish we went to the cinema now.
Question 5. My brother finds driving on the left difficult.
A. My brother hardly has any difficulty driving on the left.
B. My brother doesn’t find it difficult to drive on the left.
C. My brother isn’t used to driving on the left.
D. My brother isn’t accustomed to drive on the left.
Question 6. The place has a microgravity environment. Astronauts live and conduct research here.
A. The place has a microgravity environment where astronauts live and conduct research.
B. The place which astronauts live and conduct research has a microgravity environment.
C. The place where astronauts live and conduct research has a microgravity environment.
D. The place where astronauts live and conduct research has a microgravity environment here.
Question 7. You’d better not waste time texting and surfing the internet.
A. If you don’t have time, you shouldn’t waste time texting and surfing the internet.
B. If I were you, I wouldn’t waste time texting and surfing the internet.
C. You are not allowed to waste time texting and surfing the internet.
D. You mustn’t waste time texting and surfing the internet.
Question 8. “Can you help me wash the dirty dishes?” said Tim
A. Tim asked me to help him wash the dirty dishes.
B. Tim asked me to help him washed the dirty dishes.
C. Tim asked me if I can help him wash the dirty dishes.
D. Tim said to me that if I can help him wash the dirty dishes.
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.
Question 9. I find playing sports, like badminton, an exciting way to exercise.
A. stimulating B. regular C. normal D. boring
Question 10. Two weeks ago, when I was looking for a new pair of jeans in the night market,
I ran into Mai.
A. met very quickly B. saw by chance
C. arranged to meet D. called loudly
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following
questions.
Question 11. The surgeon examined the patient quickly, and then the operation was begun.
A. the B. quickly C. and D. was begun
Question 12. They asked us why should we try to save fresh in our daily lives.
A. asked B. should we C. to save D. in
Question 13. Mary suggested they should clean up the beach tomorrow.
A. suggested B. should C. up D. tomorrow
Question 14. I met a lot of interested people while I was studying in the university.
A. met B. interested C. while D. in
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.
Question 15. I just want to stay at home and watch TV and take it easy.
A. sleep B. sit down C. relax D. eat
Question 16. This organization aims to help the less able in society to lead an independent life.
A. identify B. entertain C. refuse D. assist
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary
stress in each of the following questions.
Question 17. A. office B. machine C. mountain D. answer
Question 18. A. develop B. intention C. majority D. partnership
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word
or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
SAVE MONEY ON THE BOOK THAT AIMS TO SAVE ANIMALS
Do you want to take part in the battle to save the world’s wildlife? Animal Watch is the book
(19) _______will involve you in the fight for survival that faces many of our endangered animals and show how
they struggle on the edge of extinction. As you enjoy the book’s 250 pages and over 150 color photographs, you will
have the (20) ________ of knowing that part of your purchase money is being used (21) _______animals survive.
From the comfort of your armchair, you will discover the terrible result of human greed for land, flesh and skins.
Animal Watch is packed (22) _______fascinating facts. Did you know that polar bears cover
(23) _______black noses with their paws so they can hunt their prey in the snow without being seen, for example?
You can find Animal Watch at a special low (24) ________price at all good bookshops, but hurry while stocks last.
Question 19. A. which B. who C. whom D. where
Question 20. A. satisfy B. satisfaction C. satisfied D. satisfactory
Question 21. A. helping B. to help C. to helping D. help
Question 22. A. to B. of C. with D. from
Question 23. A. its B. hers C. his D. their
Question 24. A. beginning B. introductory C. preparatory D. original
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the
following exchanges.
Question 25. Robert and Mary are talking about the plan for this evening.
- Robert: “ ________ ”
- Mary: “I’d love to, but I have an extra class tonight.”
A. Would you like to have dinner with me tonight?
B. Should you go out for dinner with me tonight?
C. Do you want to go out tonight and have dinner with me?
D. Do you think we must go for dinner together tonight?
Question 26. Nga met a foreigner on the way to school yesterday morning.
- Foreigner: “Can you show me the way the nearest Internet café?”
- Nga: “ ___________”
A. Yes, it’s quite near here B. Yes, of course. Turn left and then turn right
C. Three kilometers from here D. No, it’s very far
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 27. Let’s go to the library at this weekend, ________?
A. will we B. shall we C. can we D. could we
Question 28. The table is perfect for people ________ work is to draw and write.
A. whom B. who C. whose D. which
Question 29. It took the children _______ hour to do the test in the class yesterday morning.
A. a B. an C. the D. x
Question 30. If you want to stay________, don't eat too much and take plenty of exercise.
A. healthful B. healthily C. healthy D. health
Question 31. Trains stop here in order to _______ passengers only.
A. pick up B. get off C. get on D. pull in
Question 32. I met some old friends _______ I was on holiday in Malaysia.
A. when B. since C. because D. until
Question 33. She wishes she _________her grandparents in Ho Chi Minh City soon.
A. could visit B. visits C. visited D. can visit
Question 34. If you listened to me, you ________ troubles.
A. will not get B. would not get C. would not have got D. don’t get
Question 35. His mother encouraged him ________ part in the competition.
A. take B. to take C. taking D. to taking
Question 36. The homework must ________ before you come to class.
A. be done B. is done C. been done D. being done
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions.
In the earliest times children got their education directly from parents and other adults. They learned mainly
skills for survival. Adults passed down this knowledge through spoken language. Eventually cultures around the
world began inventing writing. As societies developed they set up schools to teach reading, writing, math and
other subjects.
The first schools were usually just for boys. Most of the students came from rich and powerful families.
Often the purpose of their education was religious training. In many cultures the religious leaders formed the
highest level of society. Some schools had other purposes as well. Many schools focused on military training.
Sometimes youths attended special schools to learn the art of public speaking. These skills were meant to help
them become future leaders.
Most girls received their education at home. They learned cooking, sewing and other useful skills. Over time
education became available to more people, not just the rich and powerful. The governments of some countries set
up public systems of education in the 1800s. More schools opened to girls.
During the 1900s marks, or grades, became a new measure of learning. Testing became a regular part of formal
education. As education became more important to people, teachers' colleges opened. The requirements for
becoming a teacher became stricter. Teaching became a highly respected profession.
Question 37. Why did children learn mainly skills in the earlies times?
A. to continue to exist B. to pass this knowledge down
C. to invent writing D. to make societies develop
Question 38. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. The first schools were usually just for boys from rich and powerful families.
B. Art of public speaking was one of the skills that help youths become future leaders.
C. During the 1900s, testing became a regular part of formal education.
D. In the earliest times, knowledge was passed down through written records.
Question 39. What could the phrase “set up” in the passage could be best replaced by?
A. made B. based C. founded D. built
Question 40. What is The best title for the passage?
A. Education in the Earliest Times
B. The Development of Education
C. Education in Modern Times
D. Testing - a Regular Part of Education