Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three

in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

Question 401. [NTL] A. meat B. threat C. beat D. seat
Question 402. [NTL] A. house B. mouth C. could D. found
Question 403. [NTL] A. benefit B. species C. essential D. generation
Question 404. [NTL] A. chemical B. chicken C. cheese D. children
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of
the primary stress in each of the following questions:
Question 405. [NTL] A. swallow B. digest C. advice D. select
Question 406. [NTL] A. review B. exchange C. replace D. novel
Question 407. [NTL] A. faithfulnessB. selection C. personal D. fascinating
Question 408. [NTL] A. description B. survival C. entertain D. incredible
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to
the underlined word in each of the following questions:
Question 409. [NTL] An endangered species is a species that is very likely to become extinct in
the near future.
A. reduced B. threatened C. decreased D. declined
Question 410. [NTL] The team entered the competition with great confidence after getting sound
advice from their coach.
A. tentative B. sensitive C. audible D. sensible
Question 411. [NTL] The discovery of the new planet was regarded as a major breakthrough in
astronomy.
A. promised B. doubted C. considered D. refused
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning
to the underlined word in each of the following questions:
Question 412. [NTL] The book club discussed the distinction between various genres,
highlighting how each genre contributes to a diverse reading experience.
A. difference B. division C. perception D. sameness
Question 413. NTL] Traffic congestion in big cities deters many people from using their private
cars at peak hours.
A. prohibits B. protects C. encourages D. limits
Question 414. [NTL] These days, many people only read printed newspapers once in a while as
they tend to access information online.
A. regularly B. attentively C. occasionally D. selectively
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 415. [NTL] You can find a lot of ________ information online for your project.
A. use B. useful C. usefulness D. usefully
Question 416. [NTL] I like eating in this restaurant because the waiters are very ________ and
friendly.
A. help B. helpfulness C. helpfully D. helpful
Question 417. [NTL] Mary was very ________ when moving the mirror into her room.
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Question 418. [NTL] We are ________ to hear that you are leaving.
A. sadly B. sad C. sadden D. sadness
Question 419. [NTL] It is important that we should ________ the environment.
A. protect B. protectively C. protective D. protection
Question 420. [NTL] If you want to do well in the test, you _______ the material thoroughly.
A. must have studied B. would have studied
C. should have studied D. must study
Question 421. [NTL] There is nothing _________ than going swimming in hot weather.
A. gooder B. good C. better D. best
Question 422. [NTL] Mary is _________ responsible as Peter.
A. more B. the most C. much D. as
Question 423. [NTL] She is _________ student in my class.
A. most hard-working B. more hard-working
C. as hard-working D. the most hard-working
Question 424. [NTL] He drives _________ his brother.
A. more careful than B. more carefully C. as careful as D. more carefully than
Question 425. [NTL] You’d rather go, _______?
A. had you B. would you C. wouldn’t you D. hadn’t you
Question 426. [NTL] He'd better come to see me, _______?
A. had he B. would he C. wouldn’t he D. hadn’t he
Question 427. [NTL] The situation of COVID-19 worldwide is still serious, _______?
A. is it B. doesn’t it C. isn’t it D. is not it
Question 428. [NTL] Nobody answered the door, _______?
A. were they B. did they C. weren’t they D. didn't they
Question 429. [NTL] The resort is very nice, _______?
A. isn't it B. is it C. does it D. doesn’t it
Question 430. [NTL] Look! The chef __________ a delicious dessert in the kitchen.
A. prepared B. has prepared
C. has been preparing D. is preparing
Question 431. [NTL] You look tired. You __________ too hard lately.
A. probably work B. have probably been working
C. are probably working D. probably worked
Question 432. [NTL] Is it still raining? – No, it __________ but the streets are still wet.
A. already stops B. already stopped
C. has already stopped D. had already stopped
Question 433. [NTL] ________ Nile River is one of ________ longest rivers in the world, flowing
through several African countries and playing a crucial role in the region's history and ecosystems.
A. A/ the B. Ø/ a C. The/ the D. A/ a
Question 434. [NTL] ________ United Kingdom, comprised of England, Scotland, Wales, and
Northern Ireland, boasts a rich history, diverse landscapes, and iconic landmarks.
A. An B. Ø C. The D. A
Question 435. [NTL] _________ interesting the project is, the more the students can learn from it.
A. Most B. The more C. More D. Most of
Question 436. [NTL] The better its services are, _________ crowded the restaurant gets.
A. most B. most of C. the more D. more
Question 437. [NTL] Everyone loves music, _______?
A. aren't they B. don't they C. are they D. do they
Question 438. [NTL] She's your sister-in-law, _______?
A. hasn't she B. didn't she C. doesn't she D. isn't she
Question 439. [NTL] Susan seldom stays up late, _______?
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Question 440. [NTL] ________ Philippines is known for its stunning beaches, vibrant culture, and
warm hospitality, attracting tourists from around ________ globe.
A. A/ the B. Ø/ a C. The/ the D. The/ a
Question 441. [NTL] We decided to explore the city by ________ bus, allowing us to visit
multiple ________ attractions without the hassle of finding parking.
A. Ø/ Ø B. Ø/ a C. the/ the D. the/ a
Question 442. [NTL] Our family always comes together at ________ Christmas.
A. an B. Ø C. the D. a
Question 443. [NTL] We moved to the countryside because we wanted to be close to ______
nature.
A. a B. the C. an D. Ø
Question 444. [NTL] Humans cause many species to become __________ by hunting,
overharvesting, introducing invasive species to the wild.
A. obvious B. extinct C. doubtful D. alive
Question 445. [NTL] Children often like wearing _______ colours on Tet holidays.
A. brightly B. brighten C. brightness D. bright
Question 446. [NTL] Although the students in my class have been learning English for three
months, they can _______ confidently with foreigners.
A. communicative B. communicate C. communicatively D. communication
Question 447. NTL] My dog has been out of _________ for nearly a week, lying listlessly on the
floor and refusing to eat.
A. types B. kinds C. sorts D. types
Question 448. [NTL] Phong had been very sick, but after a few weeks in the hospital, he is now as
right as _________ and will be discharged soon.
A. rain B. sun C. storm D. wind
Question 449. [NTL] Her symptoms took a __________ for the worse and she died that night.
A. steer B. step C. turn D. lead
Question 450. [NTL] If you ________ a book, you have a brief look at it without reading or
studying it seriously.
A. dip into B. put away C. pick up D. put down
Question 451. [NTL] A defensive player may only hold, block or pull a(n) __________ who is
touching or holding the ball.
A. audience B. referee C. goalie D. opponent
Question 452. [NTL] If a defender __________ a foul within the five-meter area that prevents a
likely goal, the attacking team is awarded a penalty throw or shot.
A. commits B. interferes C. punches D. touches
Question 453. [NTL] The coach emphasized the importance of staying focused and not allowing
personal emotions to __________ with the team's performance during the soccer game.
A. commit B. interfere C. punch D. touch
Question 454. [NTL] The more goals the players __________, the more exciting the match
became.
A. marked B. made C. scored D. sprinted
Question 455. [NTL] Mary and I are looking forward ________ you.
A. of seeing B. for seeing C. to seeing D. to see
Question 456. [NTL] I’m sure that he knows ________ this new machine.
A. use B. using C. how using D. how to use
Question 457. [NTL] Psychiatrists and doctors have failed ________ people not to drink.
A. to tell B. telling C. tell D. told
Question 458. [NTL] Maria got used to ________ up early in the morning.
A. getting B. get C. to get D. got
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Question 459. [NTL] Mercury’s low gravity makes you ________ very light in a spaceship.
A. feel B. feeling C. to feel D. felt
Question 460. [NTL] A number of wildlife ________ have been established to preserve
endangered species from extinction.
A. reserves B. conserves C. universes D. reverses
Question 461. [NTL] Reading a variety of books is an excellent way to ________ knowledge on
diverse subjects, broadening one's intellectual horizons.
A. decline B. acquire C. resist D. commend
Question 462. [NTL] Reading _______ an integral role in enhancing knowledge and relaxing.
A. makes B. holds C. takes D. plays
Question 463. [NTL] The reviewer _______ Mathew’s new novel as a new style of modern
science fiction.
A. destroyed B. described C. developed D. digested
Question 464. [NTL] _________ books are ones in which the story is told or illustrated with
pictures.
A. Comic B. Thriller C. Romantic D. Science
Question 465. [NTL] Mary decided to let nature take its __________ and not force her son to eat
his vegetables, believing that he would eventually learn to like them on his own.
A. path B. track C. course D. route
Question 466. [NTL] The elderly man was careful to dress warmly and avoid drafts, lest he catch
the death of __________.
A. breeze B. wind C. cold D. gust
Question 467. [NTL] The student broke out in a cold __________ when she saw the teacher handing
out the exam papers.
A. breath B. gasp C. sweat D. tear
Question 468. [NTL] There are a _______ eggs in the basket.
A. little B. much C. many D. few
Question 469. [NTL] I think you should see _______ people.
A. other B. another C. others D. the others
Question 470. [NTL] Ask me _______ question if you want. I know all the answers.
A. other B. another C. many D. others
Question 471. [NTL] ________, we will set out on our camping trip.
A. Until the weather got better B. After the weather had got better
C. As soon as the weather gets better D. Once the weather got better
Question 472. [NTL] ________, we will have a game of tennis.
A. Once you had finished work В. As soon as you finish work
C. Until you finished work D. When you finished work
Question 473. [NTL] ________, we’ll go out for a drink.
A. After you had finished worked B. As soon as you finish work
C. When you finished work D. Once you finished work
Question 474. [NTL] Mrs. Brown will have worked at this school for 30 years ________.
A. by the time she retires B. when she retired
C. as soon as she had retired D. after she had retired
Question 475. [NTL] A lot of things need ________ to the house before anyone can move in.
A. be done B. doing C. to do D. done
Question 476. [NTL] Have you ever considered ________ a pharmacist?
A. become B. becoming C. to become D. became
Question 477. [NTL] You had better ________ at home until you feel better.
A. staying B. stayed C. to stay D. stay
Question 478. [NTL] I remember ________ my mother said the grass in the garden needed
________.
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Question 479. [NTL] Nam is trying to break the ________ of staying up too late.
A. sound B. race C. option D. habit
Question 480. [NTL] _______ people know that smoking is harmful to their health.
A. The most B. Most C. Mostly D. Almost
Question 481. [NTL] We can also assume that _______ teenagers want mobile phones to avoid
missing out on social contact.
A. each B. much C. every D. most
Question 482. [NTL] Please give me _______ onions.
A. a lot B. a few C. too much D. a little
Question 483. [NTL] Don't eat so _______ chocolate or you will get fat.
A. many B. some C. much D. any
Question 484. [NTL] He has two brothers. One is tall and handsome and _______ is short and
unattractive.
A. other B. another C. many D. the other
Question 485. [NTL] A short video clip of the premature announcement made by a famous singer
during the awards ceremony went ________ on the internet.
A. trendy B. viral C. fame D. popularity
Question 486. [NTL] It's important to wash your hands thoroughly after coming into ________with
any potentially contaminated surfaces to prevent the spread of germs.
A. contact B. exchange C. operation D. touch
Question 487. [NTL] When we ________ on vacation, I like to plan our itinerary carefully so that
we can make the most of it.
A. come B. go C. take D. run
Question 488. [NTL] After high school, Sarah decided to ________ to university to pursue a degree
in computer science.
A. come B. go C. learn D. study
Question 489. [NTL] The only way to lose fat is to reduce the number of calories that you consume
per day. This is the basic principle behind ________ on a diet.
A. going B. coming C. doing D. taking
Question 490. [NTL] Many young people tend to pay through the nose for the latest models of
smartphones, which go out of ________ soon afterwards.
A. clothing B. trend C. deadline D. fashion
Question 491. [NTL] ________, he will go out with his friends.
A. When Tony finished his project B. When Tony finishes his project
C. When Tony had finished his project D. When Tony was finishing his project
Question 492. [NTL] ________, I will give it back to you.
A. When I finish reading the book B. When I was finishing reading the book
C. When I finished reading the book D. When I had finished reading the book
Question 493. [NTL] ________, I will give you a call.
A. When I had arrived in Ha Noi B. When I arrived in Ha Noi
C. When I arrive in Ha Noi D. When I was arriving in Ha Noi
Question 494. [NTL] Please wait a minute. My boss is busy ________ something.
A. write B. writing C. to write D. to writing
Question 495. [NTL] I promised ________ on time. I mustn’t ________ late.
A. be/ be B. to be/ to be C. to be/ be D. be/ to be
Question 496. [NTL] Tickets are likely ______ be expensive.
A. with B. at C. for D. to
Question 497. [NTL] I wasn't too keen ______ going to the party.
A. with B. of C. on D. from
Question 498. [NTL] They know I'm afraid ______ heights.
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Question 499. [NTL] He is still capable ______ doing the job.
A. with B. of C. on D. from
Question 500. [NTL] You can't be dependent ______ your parents all your life.
A. on B. at C. up D. to

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