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. bathe B. breathe C. cloth D. smooth
Question 2: A. come B. know C. fold D. scold
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 3: A. bother B. provide C. appeal D. disturb
Question 4: A. receptionist B. inhabitant C. secondary D. academy
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 5: The ancient houses ______ by the fire are now under reconstruction.
A. to destroy B. destroying C. destroyed D. destroy
Question 6: Rolls Royce cars are _______ than Toyota ones.
A. expensive B. the most expensive C. more expensive D. most expensive
Question 7. Jane will submit her assignment electronically ______.
A. as soon as she finishes it B. when she had finished it
C. by the time she is finishing it D. until she finished it
Question 8: Last year, the supermarket witnessed an increase ______ the number of consumers purchasing
fresh vegetables and frozen seafood.
A. to B. on C. in D. with
Question 9: COVID-19 cases are declining in China, ______?
A. are they B. aren’t they C. do they D. don’t they
Question 10: More and more investors are pouring money into food and beverage start-ups.
A. an B. the C. a D. no article
Question 11: At the ______ level, you can join three-year or four-year colleges.
A. secondary B. primary C. postgraduate D. undergraduate
Question 12: Jack __________ a lot of suggestions at the meeting but none of them were accepted.
A. put away B. put off C. put up D. put forward
Question 13: I remembered _____ a great holiday with my family at FLC Sam Son Resort on Vietnamese
Family Day.
A. to have B. having C. to having D. had
Question 14: With only one hit song, it was obvious that the young pop star was going to be just another
_______ in the pan.
A. blaze B. flame C. light D. flash
Question 15: He broke his leg when he______football.
A. is playing B. plays C. was playing D. played
Question 16: World Population Day is an annual event, observed on July 11 every year, which aims to
______ people’s awareness of global population issues such as the importance of family planning, gender
equality.
A. rise B. raise C. arise D. lift
Question 17: If some endangered species ____ in zoos, it would help to ensure their future survival.
A. will be kept B. are kept C. had been kept D. were kept
Question 18: We're best friends as we have a ______ interest in music.
A. passion B. passionately C. passionless D. passionate
Question 19: Realizing that self-study is not really effective, she enrolled a _______ course to get higher
scores in the coming examination.
A. quick B. crash C. fast D. speedy
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 20: - Peter: “Would you give this note to Mr. John, please?”
-Jane: “_______________”
A. Yes, I would. Why not? B. Sorry. Why do I have to do it for you?
C. No, I wouldn’t. Do it yourself. D. Sorry, I can’t. He no longer works here.
Question 21: Hoa and Huong are talking about yoga .
- Hoa: "I think practicing yoga is one of the best ways to keep fit.”
 - Huong: “_________. It also enables people to discover their own inner world mentally and
spiritually.”
A. I don't think so. B. I don’t think that’s a good idea.
C. You’re exactly right. D. There's no doubt about it.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 22: Lucy asked his girlfriend to pardon him because he didn’t mean to hurt her feeling.
A. leave B. forgive C. remind D. forget
Question 23: When you sit for the entrance exam at the beginning of August, try to stay calm and relaxed.
A. answer B. take C. make D. write
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.
Question 24: You’re 25 years old; but you still haven’t cut the apron strings.
A. become independent B. started doing well
C. bought a new house D. relied on others
Question 25: The experimented vaccine seems to have both desirable and detrimental effects on the
subjects’ immune system.
A. beneficial B. harmful C. needy D. neutral
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 from 26 to 30
Urban development is having a direct impact on the weather in (26) ______ cities worldwide. It has
been noticed that the difference in temperature is usually greater at night and the phenomenon occurs in both
winter and summer. Experts agree that this is due to urban development, when open green spaces are
replaced with asphalt roads and tall brick or concrete buildings. These materials retain heat generated by the
Sun and release it through the night. In Atlanta, in the US, this has even led to thunderstorms (27) ______
occur in the morning rather than, as is more common, in the afternoon.
Large cities around the world are adopting strategies to combat this issue, (28) ______ it is not
uncommon to find plants growing on top of roofs or down the walls of large buildings. In Singapore, the
government has (29) ______ to transform it into a "city within a garden" and, in 2006, they held an
international competition calling for entries to develop a master plan to help bring this about. One outcome
was the creation of 18 "Supertrees" – metal constructions resembling very tall trees. Each one is a vertical
freestanding garden and is (30) ______ to exotic plants and ferns. They also contain solar panels used to
light the trees at night and also containers to collect rainwater, making them truly self-sufficient.
Question 26: A. one B. many C. each D. much
Question 27: A. which B. where C. what D. when
Question 28: A. however B. for C. otherwise D. and
Question 29: A. committed B. pledged C. confessed D. required
Question 30: A. land B. house C. place D. home
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 from 31 to 35
English is called an international language, but there are actually quite a few varieties of English that
exist around the world. Though English originated in England, soon it spread to other countries, and
different varieties of English began to exist. Today, the countries in which English is spoken can be
allocated to three groups.
The first group is made of those countries where English is the primary language, including countries like
England, Canada, the United States, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. There are more than 380
million native speakers of English in these countries alone. These users acquire the language since they
appear on earth.
The second group of countries that have their own varieties of English own hundreds of millions. Their
histories have been directly influenced by one of the early English-speaking societies. They use English
in various important ways within their own government and everyday life. India, Malaysia, the
Philippines, and Kenya are examples of this group.
In the third group of countries, English is widely used as a foreign language. However, citizens use their
native language within their own government and in everyday life. Some countries in this group are
China, Russia, Japan, Korea, Brazil, Indonesia, and many Western European countries. Some people
calculate the number of speakers in this group to be as many as one billion - and it is growing the most
speedily.
This changing situation raises many questions. Will another language replace English as the international
language? If not, will people continue to use the English of countries such as England or the United
States as models? Will new varieties of English develop in countries such as China or Brazil? Or, in the
future, will a new international variety of English develop that doesn’t belong to any one country, but to
an entire area like Asia or Europe?
Question 31: What is the passage mainly about?
A. English stay in its current form for a long time.
B. No one knows if English will remain the international language.
C. Soon there will be more native speakers of English than non-native speakers.
D. Asia and Europe will be the continents with the most English speakers.
Question 32: England, America and Canada are countries where ____.
A. people speak English as a foreign language B. English is the main language
C. people still use the type of English used in England. D. there are the fewest varieties of English
Question 33: The underlined word allocated in the first paragraph is closest in meaning ____.
A. divided B. formed C. managed D. joined
Question 34: The underlined word they in the second paragraph refers to ____.
A. varieties of English B. English speaking countries. C. native English users. D. three groups
Question 35: Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage?
A. Though English is an official language in England, it was not first used in England.
B. English is becoming more popular in the third group.
C. The Philippines has its own variety of English.
D. Countries in the second group used to be influenced by England
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 from 36 to 42
Urbanization degrades the environment, according to conventional wisdom. This view has led many
developing countries to limit rural - urban migration and curb urban expansion. But this view is incorrect.
There are a number of reasons urbanization can be good for the environment, if managed properly.
First, urbanization brings higher productivity because of its positive externalities and economies of
scale. Asian urban productivity is more than 5.5 times that of rural areas. The same output can be produced
using fewer resources with urban agglomeration than without. In this sense, urbanization reduces the
ecological footprint. The service sector requires urbanization because it needs a concentration of clients. As
services generally pollute less than manufacturing, this aspect of urbanization is also beneficial to the
environment.
Second, for any given population, the high urban density is benign for the environment. The urban
economics literature shows that compactness is a key determinant of energy use. High density can make
public transport more viable and reduce the length of trips. Urban living encourages walking and cycling
rather than driving. Third, environment-friendly infrastructure and public services such as piped water,
sanitation, and waste management are much easier and more economical to construct, maintain, and operate
in an urban setting. Urbanization allows more people to have access to environment-friendly facilities and
services at affordable prices.
Fourth, urbanization drives innovation, including green technologies. In the long term, environment-
friendly equipment, machines, vehicles, and utilities will determine the future of the green economy. Green
innovations in Asia's cities will be supported by the region's vast market as the billions of people who will
be buying energy-efficient products will create opportunities and incentives for entrepreneurs to invest in
developing such products. Finally, the higher standard of living associated with urbanization provides
people with better food, education, housing, and health care. Urban growth generates revenues that fund
infrastructure projects, reducing congestion and improving public health. Urbanization fosters a pro-
environment stance among property owners and the middle class, which is crucial for the introduction and
enforcement of environmental laws and regulations.
Of course, urbanization also comes with costs. Millions of people are migrating to Asian cities and
companies are locating there to employ them. Urban sprawl and industrial activities, such as power
generation, transportation, construction, garbage and waste disposal, harm the environment. An assessment
of the impact of urbanization on the environment must balance its benign and adverse effects.
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Question 36: Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Urban sprawl brings challenges. B. Five things to do in the age of urbanization.
C. Urbanization might actually do some good. D. Driving force behind urbanization.
Question 37: The word “footprint” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. area B. damage C. mark D. limit
Question 38: According to paragraph 3, through which can the optimization of power be achieved?
A. High-powered public transport. B.The awareness of commuters
C.Interconnected relationships of townspeople D.The proximity of places in cities.
Question 39: The word “benign” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. gentle B. harmful C.considerate D. overwhelming
Question 40: According to paragraph 4, why is the promotion of an environmentally friendly attitude
necessary?
A. So that the government will not need a forceful means of regulation.
B. It is conducive to the later intervention of legal rules.
C. Urbanization cannot proceed further without the consideration for nature.
D. Due to the conscience of the affluent
Question 41: Which of the following statements is TRUE, according to the passage?
A. The service industry does more harm than good.
B. The term “urbanization” refers to when the lifestyle that is common in a city becomes prevalent
C. Visionary technologies can ensure environmentally sustainable development.
D. The detrimental effects of urbanization on the environment cannot be reversed.
Question 42: The word “them” in paragraph 5 refers to _____.
A. migrants B. Asian cities C. costs D. clients
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 43: Charities such as Oxfam are always trying to recruit volunteers to help in its work.
A B C D
Question 44: What I told her a few days ago is not the solution to most of her problem.
A B C D
Question 45: Recovery after the accident will be a continual process that may take several months.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning
to each of the following questions.
Question 46: Passengers are not allowed to walk on the line.
A. Passengers should walk on the line B. Passengers mustn't walk on the line.
C. Passengers may walk on the line D. Passengers needn't walk on the line.
Question 47: He last visited London three years ago.
A. He hasn’t visited London for three years. B. He has been in London for three years.
C. He was in London for three years. D. He didn’t visit London three years ago.
Question 48: "What is the name of your latest album?", Tom asked Helen.
A. Tom asked Helen what the name of her latest album is.
B. Tom asked Helen what was the name of her latest album.
C. Tom asked Helen what the name of her latest album would be.
D. Tom asked Helen what the name of her latest album was.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair
of sentences in the following questions.
Question 49: You help me every day. I can finish my work.
A. If you didn't help me every day, I could finish my work.
B. If you didn't help me every day, I couldn’t finish my work.
C. Provided that you help me every day, I can finish my work.
D. If only you helped me every day, I can't finish my work.
Question 50: She had only begun to speak. People started interrupting.
A. She hardly had begun to speak when people started interrupting.
B. Hardly she had begun to speak when people started interrupting.
C. Hardly had she begun to speak when people started interrupting.
D. She hadn’t begun to speak when people started interrupting.
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