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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 1. A. photograph B. photography C. photographer D. enthusiast
Question 2. A. reserve B. leopard C. wildlife D. beauty
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 3. A. bamboo B. good C. foot D. cook
Question 4. A. mutual B. enthusiasm C. rumour D. stu dent
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. If you knew he was ill, why you to see him?
A. didn't / come B. wouldn't / come C. should / come D. would / come
Question 6. They tired now because they ________ in the garden since 8 o'clock.
A. are / worked B. were / were working
C. are / have been working D. were / worked
Question 7. Women no longer have to do hard work nowadays as they used to, _______.
A. are they B. aren't they C. do they D. don't they
Question 8. Many plants and endangered species are now endangering of _______.
A. expression B. expulsion C. extinction D. extension
Question 9. You Tom yesterday. He's been away on business for a week now.
A. mustn't have seen B. could not have seen
C. may have not seen D. can't have seen
Question 10. No one can predict the future exactly. Things may happen ______.
A. expectation B. expected C. expectedly D. unexpectedly
Question 11.1 must tell you about my _ when I first arrived in London.
A. incidents B. happenings C. experiences D. events
Question 12. The local were not very friendly towards us, in fact there was a distinctly
_______ atmosphere.
A. hostile B. offensive C. rude D. abrupt
 Question 13. He sent his children to the park so that he could have some ______.
A. fresh and quiet B. quiet and peace C. peace and quiet D. fresh and peace
Question 14. I to see Chris on my way home.
A. dropped back B. dropped in C. dropped out D. dropped off
Question 15. There is _______ to be a serious energy crisis in the next century.
A. reputed B. known C. foreseen D. bound
Question 16. Another _____ will be drawn from the experiment.
A. conclusion B. attention C. contrast D. inference
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the words) CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 17. E-cash cards are the main means of all transactions in a cashless society.
A. cash-starved B. cash-strapped C. cash-in-hand D. cash-free
Question 18. The repeated commercials on TV distract many viewers from
watching their favourite films.
A. advertisements B. contests C. businesses D. economics
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 19: His boss has had enough of his impudence, and doesn't want to hire him
anymore.
A. respect B. agreement C. obedience D. rudeness
Question 20: It is widely known that the excessive use of pesticides is producing a
detrimental
effect on the local groundwater.
A. useless B. harmless C. fundamental D. damaging
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best
completes each of the following exchanges.
Question 21: Denis has just bought a new suit that he likes very much. Choose the most
suitable response to fill in the blank in the following exchange.
- Tom: “You look very smart in that suit, Denis.” - Denis: “ _.”
A. No, I don't think so B. Oh, you don't like it, do you?
 C. Thanks, I bought it at Mike's D. Thanks, my mum has bought it
Question 22: John is in Hanoi and wants to change some money. He asks the local
passer-by the way to the bank. Choose the most suitable response to fill in the blank in
the following exchange.
- John: “Can you show me the way to the nearest bank, please?” - Passer-by: “______.”
A. Not way, sorry B. just round the corner over there
C. Look it up in a dictionary! D. There's no traffic near here
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
23 to 27.
Is there life on Mars? Many people have (23) ______ about this question. Some
writers of science-fiction think of people from Mars as little green creatures. Others
imagine 'Martians' as monsters with many eyes.
In studying this planet, astronomers have found that life may be possible on Mars. The
first _____ of this is that Mars has seasons, just like Earth. In other words, Earth's seasons,
such as spring or summer, occur on Mars too. Because these seasons exist, it may be
possible for (25)____ and other higher life forms to be found on Mars.
Astronomers also think that perhaps a small (26) ______ of water vapor could
be found on Mars. In 1887, an Italian astronomer, Giovanni Schiaparelli, discovered
markings on Mars' surface. These markings looked like canals. This finding led
astronomers to believe that since water exists on Mars, life forms could exist as well.
However, there are others who feel that life on Mars is not possible. This is because
there is little or no trace of oxygen on the planet. In 1965, the Mariner IV capsule
managed to take photographs of the planet. It discovered that the only forms of life found
are vegetation like fungi and mosses. (27) ______ people remain fascinated by the idea
that there could one day be life on Mars.
(Source: https:ffen.wikipedia.org wiki/History_of science fiction)
Question 23. A. puzzled B. asked C. wondered D. confused
Question 24. A. indication B. print C. mark D. trace
Question 25. A. vegetables B. vegetation C. vegetarian D. veterinary
Question 26. A. quantity B. amount C. portion D. mass
Question 27. A. According B. Nevertheless C. Thus D. Consequently
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 28 to 34.
EDUCATION IN THE FUTURE
Education is another area of social life in which information technology is
changing the way we communicate. Today's college students may not simply sit in a
lecture or a library to learn about their field. Through their computers and the
wonders of virtual reality they can participate in lifelike simulated experiences.
Consider the following scenario of the future of education made possible through
developments in information technology.
For children over the age of 10, daily attendance at schools is not compulsory.
Some of the older children attend school only once or twice weekly to get tutorial support or
instruction from a teacher. For the most part, pupils are encouraged to work online from
home. Students must complete a minimum number of study hours per year; however, they
may make up these hours by studying at home at times that suit their family schedule. They
can log on early or late in the day and even join live classes in other countries. In order to
ensure that each student is learning adequately, computer software will automatically
monitor the number of hours a week each student studies online as well as that students'
learning materials and assessment activities. Reports will be available for parents and
teachers. The software can then identify the best learning activities and condition for each
individual student and generate similar activities. It can also identify areas of weak
achievement and produce special programs adjusted to the students' needs.
(Source: http://www.edudernic.corn/technology-
pros-cons/ )
Question 28. What is the topic of the passage?
A. The effect of information technology on education.
B. Students don't have to go to school any more.
C. Computer software will make sure students learn at home.
D. Students can know about their weak aspects to focus.
Question 29. How many times are children who are older than 10 required to go to school
weekly?
A. No time B. Once or twice C. Three D. Four
 Question 30. Which of the following could best replace the word "encouraged"?
A. discouraged B. emboldened C. allowed D. banned
Question 31. The word "they" in paragraph 2 refers to .
A. students B. study hours C. children D. Older children
Question 32. Who/What counts the number of hours per week that students spend learning?
A. Virtual reality B. Teacher C. Parents D. Computer
software
Question 33. What CAN'T the software do?
A. Monitor the time the students learn.
B. Design materials for the students.
C. Find out the best activities for the students.
D. Identify weaknesses of the students.
Question 34. What is NOT mentioned as a benefit of information technology to the students?
A. Students can stay at home to learn.
B. Students can learn at times that suit their schedule.
C. Students' learning time won't be monitored.
D. Students' weak achievement can be identified.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, 13, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 35 to 42.
The Rise of Robots
As kids, our grandparents frequently scared us by talking about how difficult life was
when they were growing up. They mentioned walking miles to school in the snow, or
doing hours of manual labour for little pay. Life has changed greatly since then, and it seems
to get easier year by year. In fact, with the help of robots we soon might have to do much at
all. But is this a good thing?
By 2030, ifs estimated that robotics will be a $10 billion business worldwide. Companies
are already starting to integrate them into the workforce. The electronics manufacturer
Foxconn is drawing up plans to launch a factory within the next 10 years that's
completely staffed by robot workers. Meanwhile, an American company Briggo has
invented a robot that serves gourmet-quality coffee to customers. With the push of a button
it will crush coffee beans, measure exact quantities of water, and even wave a steam wand
 to ensure customers get the perfect cream on top. Unlike human baristas, it can serve
multiple drinks at once and work all day and night without a break.
Robots are also invading our homes. The Rooma is a mini-robot that vacuums
rooms automatically according to a schedule. The Robomow is a device that will cut
the grass for you while you sit in the shade. Then there's the Nanda clocky, an alarm
clock that makes sure that even the deepest sleepers get up on time. The clock is
attached to a pair of wheels, and it will randomly move around the room. Once you
finally catch it, you're probably too awake to hit the snooze button. Although these
early home robots are somewhat basic, they will likely become more capable as
times goes on.
Although robots certainly help us to eliminate tedious tasks, many people are
concerned about a future filled with robots. Some fear that humanity will start to decline
if machines do everything for us. Others have even warned about the robot rebellion,
in which robots become so smart that they may decide to turn on their masters. These
ideas may seem a bit far-fetched, but there are certainly lots of questions that need to be
answered before everyone opens up to the idea of a robotic future.
(Source: https://goagi/ZAhTBI)
Question 35. How is Briggo's invention superior to human workers?
A. It is more knowledgeable about coffee-making. B. It is better at conversation.
C. It never has to stop. D. It can operate machinery.
Question 36. What would happen if you pressed the snooze button?
A. You would have to wake up immediately
B. The alarm clock would turn off forever
C. The alarm would stop, but go off again soon
D. Nothing would happen at all
Question 37. Which of the following is NOT true about the concerns over robots?
A. It takes some time for people to accept robots.
B. Robots may do some harm to humans.
C. The idea of robotics may seem far-fetched.
D. Robots may be dominant at the workplace.
Question 38. The word "tedious" in the last paragraph mostly means _______.
 A. boring B. difficult C. intelligent D. expensive
Question 39. What is the last paragraph mainly about?
A. Some reasons why people don't accept robots yet.
B. A very amusing science-fiction story about robots.
C. How people in local communities are supporting robots.
D. A few of the latest robots on the market today.
Question 40. According to the first paragraph, how is the life changed since our parents
time?
A. The education system has got much worse
B. Things aren't as hard as they once were
C. Children have to walk longer distance to school
D. It hasn't changed much at all
Question 41. All of the following are true about robots EXCEPT that ______.
A. they can work all day and night without break
B. they have greater capabilities
C. they can draw up plans to launch a story
D. they can do boring tasks for human
Question 42. We can infer from the passage that ________.
A. present domestic robots can work without any programs
B. the communication will decline with the use of robots
C. a robot rebellion can happen daily
D. robotics will have been a major business by 2030
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: Sometimes all it take (A) is a few minutes to help (B) you and your
family members feel (C) more in touch with (D) each other.
Question 44: The examination will test (A) your ability to understand spoken (B)
English, to read non technical language, and writing (C) correctly (D).
Question 45: We always have believed (A) that honesty is the best policy (B) in
personal (C) as well as professional (D) matters.
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. Thanks to your support, I was able to complete the task successfully.
A. If you didn't support me, I would not be able to complete the task successfully.
B. If you had not supported me, I could have completed the task successfully.
C. Had it not been for your support, I could not have completed the task
successfully.
D. Were it not for your support. I would not be able to complete the task successfully.
Question 47. As soon as he arrived home, it started to rain.
A. Arriving home, he said that it would start to rain.
B. Hardly had it started to rain when he arrived home.
C. It started to rain and then he arrived home.
D. No sooner had he arrived home than it started to rain.
Question 48. "Would you mind turning down the TV, Tom? 1 have a headache." said Jane.
A. Jane has a headache and she would mind Tom turning down the TV.
B. lane asked Tom turn down the TV and she had a headache.
C. Jane advised Tom to turn down the TV because she had a headache.
D. Jane asked Tom to turn down the TV as she had a headache.
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: The coffee was not strong. It didn't keep us awake.
A. The coffee was very strong, but it couldn't keep us awake.
B. The coffee was not strong enough to keep us awake.
C. The coffee was not good enough for us to keep awake.
D. We were kept awake although the coffee was not strong.
Question 50: You don't try to work hard. You will fail in the exam.
A. Unless you don't try to work hard, you will fail in the exam,
B. Unless you try to work hard, you won't fail in the exam.
C. Unless you try to work hard, you will fail in the exam.
D. Unless do you try to work hard, you will fail in the exam.