Sach 12 HKI 2018 2019 Key

GIA DINH HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH 12 – WORKBOOK 1
UNIT 1: HOME LIFE

A. VOCABULARY:
I. Word form:
1. The bank refuses to accept ______responsibility____ for the mistake. (responsible)
2. The shop _____specializes_____ in hand-made chocolates. (special)
3. He has acted in ____obedience____ to the law. (obedient)
4. She was very ____supportive____ during my father’s illness. (support)
5. ___Discussions_____ are still taking place between the two leaders. (discuss)
6. Make sure the ropes are ___securely____ fastened. (secure)
7. My mother is a ____caring__woman. She always pays attention to members in my family. (care)
8. The players all have _____confidence____ in their manager. (confident)
9. Attempts to find a ____solution_____ have failed. (solve)
10. Your proposal is being _____actively_____ considered. (act)
II. Multiple choice:

1. A ___ knit community is the one in which relationships are very close.
A. close B. loose C. firm D. well
2. I am bored with doing the ________ chores.
A. household B. housework C. domestic D. A & C are correct
3. The father used to be the ______ of the household in Vietnam.
A. head B. leader C. president D. boss
4. Let me give you a ________ with those bags.
A. help B. hand C. support D. hold
5. My main responsibility is to _______ the garbage.
A. take out B. take away C. take off D. take over
6. I’ll come and see you before I leave ________ the States.
A. to B. in C. at D. for
7. All members in my family are very _________ of one another.
A. support B. supporting C. supportive D. supported
8. ________ most men, my father enjoys cooking.
A. Likely B. Alike C. The same D. Unlike
9. I passed my driving test at the first _____________.
A. time B. attempt C. trying D. chance
10. I’m afraid something urgent has ________________.
A. come to B. come over C. come up D. come out
11. She was unable to attend because of the ______ of work.
A. difficult B. pressure C. hard D. troubles
12. He was always _________ to his father’s wishes.
A. obedient B. obey C. obeying D. obedience
13. Children need a _________ environment.
A. care B. care-free C. caring D. cared
14. At weekends, my mother cooks us some special __________.
A. food B. plates C. dishes D. flavour
15. I always talk to my parents before _______ an important decision.
A. do B. make C. doing D. making
16. I often share my _______ secrets with my father.
A. personal B. person C. personality D. personally
17. My ______ in my family is to wash the dishes.
A. responsible B. responsibly C. responsibility D. irresponsibility
18. Mark has two children to _________ from his first marriage.
A. look B. bring about C. support D. take care
19. They keep a list of people ________ work nights.
A. like to B. willing to C. used to D. get used to
20. That child has a very _________ imagination.
A. act B. acting C. active D. activity
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B. READING:
During the teenage years, many young people can at times be difficult to talk to. They often seem to
dislike being questioned. They may seem unwilling to talk about their work in school. This is normal
development at this age, though it can be very hard for parents to understand. It is part of becoming
independent of teenagers trying to be adult while they are still growing up. Young people are usually more
willing to talk if they believe that questions are asked out of real interest and not because people are trying to
check up on them.
Parents should do their best to talk to their sons or daughters about school work and future plan but
should not push them to talk if they don’t want to. Parents should also watch for the danger signs: some
young people in trying to be adult may experiment with sex; drugs, alcohol or smoking. Parents need to watch
for any signs of unusual behaviour which may be connected these and get help if necessary.
1. This passage is taken from a ____________.
A. handbook for parents B. teenage magazine
C. school timetable D. book for children
2. When can you expect young people to be more talkative than usual?
A. When people talk to them because they are really interested and not just checking on them.
B. When adults give them a lot of money to spend.
C. When adults talk to them about something other than their work in school.
D. When adults talk to them about sex, alcohol and drugs.
3. Some teenagers experiment with drinking and smoking because ___.
A. cigarettes and alcohol are available everywhere
B. cigarettes and alcohol are cheap
C. women like smoking and drinking men
D. they regard them as a mark of adulthood
4. The word “behaviour” in the passage most nearly means:
A. feeling B. manners C. activities D. reaction
C. GAP-FILL:
In the home a dad is very important. He is the (1) ___ who provides us with money to feed and (2) ___
ourselves. He can decorate your bedroom, mend your radios, make (3) ___ for your pets, repair a puncture in
your bicycle tyre and help you with maths homework. A dad can be very useful for (4) ___ you in the car to
and from parties, music and dancing lessons.
A dad is the person whom you ask for (5)___ money. He is the one who (6) ___ about the time you spend
talking on the phone, as he has to pay for the bills. Dad is someone who will support you in an (7)___, if he
believes you to be right. He is someone who reads your school (8) ___ and treats if it is good. A dad likes to
come into a nice happy home evening, and settle (9) ___ in his chair with a newspaper. He likes to (10) ___
his National Service days.
1. A. man B. someone C. person D. anyone
2. A. clothe B. clothing C. clothes D. cloth
3. A. rooms B. homes C. places D. cages
4. A. bringing B. taking C. picking D. carrying
5. A. pocket B. spending C. expense D. account
6. A. explains B. shouts C. complains D. groans
7. A. argument B. discussion C. talk D. disagreement
8. A. report B. result C. record D. review
9. A. around B. back C. on D. for
10. A. remind B. realize C. recognize D. recall
D. LANGUAGE FOCUS:
I. PHONETICS: Choose the word whose ending “S”/ “ES” is pronounced differently from the others
1. A. pages B. lives C. goes D. comes
2. A. blushes B. enemies C. taxes D. flashes
3. A. sniffs B. feeds C. hates D. trips
4. A. matches B. languages C. pages D. arranges
5. A. passengers B. agrees C. days D. laughs
6. A. coughs B. halls C. occurs D. fills
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7. A. windows B. trays C. seasons D. develops

8. A. presses B. prizes C. kisses D. guesses
9. A. seats B. sees C. seeds D. sings
10. A. washes B. dishes C. boxes D. ashes
II. STRESS: Choose the word that has the stress different from that of the others
1. A. biologist B. generally C. obedient D. Solution
2. A. Confidence B. suitable C. supportive D. mischievous
3. A. possible B. family C. confidence D. responsible
4. A. secure B. household C. problem D. willing
5. A. pressure B. attempt C. believe D. discuss
6. A. bewildered B. magic C. formula D. daughter
7. A. according B. admit C. otherwise D. refer
8. A. percent B. towel C. concern D. among
9. A. contribute B. essential C. dynamic D. interesting
10. A. decade B. level C. parent D. employer
III. GRAMMAR: TENSE REVISION

1. The simple past tense
*Usage: - It is used for actions completed in the past and at a definite time.
Ex: Pasteur died in 1895.
- When the action clearly took place in the past time, but the time is not mentioned.
Ex: I bought this car in Hanoi.
*Formation: S + V(ED)
*Key words: last (week/ month/ year/ night); yesterday (morning/ afternoon/ evening); ago; previous; once
2. The past progressive

*Usage: - It is used to express an action which was occurring in the past and was suddenly interrupted by
another action.
Ex: Mark was driving on main street when his car broke down.
- It is used to express two or more actions occurring at the same time in the past.
Ex: While John was reading, Martha was watching TV.
- It is used to express an action which was occurring at some specific time in the past.
Ex: Martha was watching Tv at seven o’clock last night.
*Formation: S + WAS/ WERE + Ving
*Key words: While; when; at this time (last week,….); at 7 p.m yesterday,….
3. The present perfect

*Usage: - It is used to express completed action when time is not mentioned.
Ex: I have read the instruction, but I don’t understand them.
- It is used to express an action occurring in an incomplete period.
Ex: They have studied English for 4 years.
- It is used to express a recently completed action.
Ex: He has just gone.
- It is used to express a recent action that has results in the present.
Ex: I have washed the car. It looks lovely now.
*Formation: S + HAVE/ HAS + Past participle (p.p)
* Key words: already, never, ever, recently, lately, so far, until now, up to now, yet, just, since, for,…
Exercise 1: Multiple choice

1. He fell down when he _____ towards the church.
A. was running B. ran
C. has run D. used to run
2. We ______ there when our father died.
A. still lived B. lived still
C. have lived D. were still living
3. When I last saw him, he _______ in London.
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A. was B. lived
C. was being D. has lived
4. Henry _______ into the restaurant when the writer was having dinner.
A. was going B. went
C. used to go D. has gone
5. While her husband was in the army, Kane ______ to him twice a week.
A. was writing B. used to write
C. has written D. writes
6. Since he _____, I have heard nothing from him.
A. has left B. left
C. was leaving D. leaves
7. Up to now I ________ such a big fire.
A. never saw B. was never seeing
C. have never seen D. have never been seen
8. When I _______ in New York, I ________ many museums.
A. was/ visited B. was/ was visiting
C. was being/ was visiting D. was being/ visited
9. While the guests _______, thieves _______ into the house.
A. danced/ broke B. were dancing/ broke
C. were dancing/ were breaking D. danced/ were breaking
10. I couldn’t go anywhere yesterday. It _______ all day.
A. was raining B. has rained
C. has been raining D. rains
11. When I _______ the knock, I ______ the door.
A. was hearing/ opened B. heard/ opened
C. was hearing/ was opening D. heard/ have opened
12. Just as I _______ her, I _______ her.
A. saw/ waved B. saw/ was waving
C. was seeing/ waved D. saw/ had waved
13. While I _____ out of the office, I _____ a quite familiar face.
A. was going/ was seeing B. went/ was seeing
C. went/ had seen D. was going/ saw
14. Slaves and women _______ to compete in Olympic Games years ago.
A. didn’t allow B. weren’t allowed
C. hadn’t allowed D. hadn’t been allowed
15. We _______ four tests so far this semester.
A. have had B. had
C. were having D. will have
16. What are you going to order for dinner?
Well, I ______ vegetarian pizza, so I think I’ll order that.
A. have never had B. never had
C. was having D. will have
17. I ______ them three times but I still haven’t received a reply.
A. have written B. wrote
C. was writing D. have been writing
18. I’m sorry I _______ to you for so long.
A. didn’t write B. don’t write
C. haven’t written D. wasn’t writing
19. From the minute he got up this morning Gary ________ silly questions.
A. asked B. has asked
C. was asking D. asks
20. __________ before? Laura, this is Peter.
A. Have you two met B. Did you two meet
C. Were you two meeting D. Do you two meet
Exercise 2:
1. You ……… your new hat when I ……… you yesterday.
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A. were wearing/ had met B. wore/ had met

C. wore/ was meeting D. were wearing/ met
2. As I ……… the glass, it suddenly …………… into two pieces.
A. hold/ broke B. was holding/ broke
C. held/ was breaking D. was holding/ had broken
3. A burglar ……….. into the house while we …………….. television.
A. broke/ were watching B. broke/ watched
C. had broken/ watched D. broke/ had watched
4. When I ……………….. home, I ……………. a phone call.
A. got/ received B. was getting/ was receiving
C. got/ had received D. had got/ had received
5. They ………..small cups of coffee after they …………. dinner.
A. had drunk/ finished B. drank/ finished
C. were drinking/ finished D. drank/ had finished
6. It was midnight. Outside it ………………. very hard.
A. rains B. rained
C. had rained D. was raining
7. When he …………..at the station, his train …………...
A. arrived/ left B. arrived/ had left
C. had arrived/ left D. had arrived/ left
8. Robert …………………..ill for three weeks. He is still in hospital.
A. had been B. has been
C. is D. was
9. I …………………. some coffee. It’s in the kitchen.
A. had made B. made
C. have made D. was making
10. We ………………to Ireland for our 3-week holiday last year.
A. had gone B. have gone
C. went D. were going
11. I had to sit down. I ………………….. a shock.
A. had had B. had been having
C. have had D. have been having
12. Sally ……….dinner last night when someone……on the door.
A. ate/ knocked B. was eating/was knocking
C. was eating/ knocked D. ate/ was knocking
13. By the time we ……………… at the party John …………. home.
A. arrived/ went B. had arrived/ went
C. will arrive/ will go D. arrive/ will have gone
14. I …………… a lot about her before I ……… that she was safe.
A. worried/ heard B. had worried/ had heard
C. had worried/ heard D. worried/ had heard
15. My roommate’s parents …………..him last night while we ……TV.
A. called/ watched B. had called/ watched
C. was calling/ were watching D. called/ were watching
16. They let their children …………….. up late at weekends.
A. staying B. stay
C. to stay D. stayed
17. I’d rather …………. at home.
A. to stay B. staying
C. stayed D. stay
18. Peter is very funny. He makes me ……………… a lot.
A. laugh B. to laugh
C. laughing D. laughed
19. They noticed him …………………….the agreement.
A. had signed B. to sign
C. signing D. signed
20. It’s important for her …………………….. the office.
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A. had rung B. ring

C. rang D. to ring
Exercise 3: Minh (1. learn ) English for some years now. More exactly, he (2. start )five years ago. Thanks to
( 3. practise ) it everyday, he is able ( 4. speak ) English very fluently. Now he (5. think ) about ( 6. get ) a
scholarship to study abroad.
1. A. learns B. had learned C. has learned D. was learning
2. A starts B. started C. start D. starting
3. A. practise B. practising C. practises D. practised
4. A. to speak B. speak C. speaking D. spoken
5. A. to think B. think C. thinks D. is thinking
6. A. to get B. get C. getting D. gotten
Exercise 4: Science (1. bring ) many changes to the world today. It (2. use) in all corner of the world for the
benefit of man. The motor cars or electric lamps that we (3. use ) today (4. not/ know) to people who (5. live )
a few generations ago.Thanks to science we are now able (6. do) many things with ease and comfort.Travel
( 7. become ) very easy. And life (8. become) more and more comfortable.
1. A. bring B. brought C. has brought D. had brought
2. A. uses B. is used C. has used D. used
3. A. use B. uses C. using D. have used
4. A. don’t know B. didn’t know C. aren’t known D. weren’t known
5. A live B. lives C. lived D. had lived
6. A. do B. does C. to do D. doing
7. A. becomes B. becoming C. was become D. became
8. A. became B. becomes C. was become D. becoming
Exercise 5: Here I am in New York. I (1)……….here for 2 weeks now and it (2)…………. very interesting.
My friend, Nancy, whom I (3)……….. in London in 1982, (4)……….. in New York for 3 years, so she (5)
………… all about it. Yesterday, we (6) …………to China Town and (7) ……..hot dogs there. We (8)
……………the Statue of Liberty this Sunday.
1. A. am B. have been C. am being D. have been being
2. A. has been B. was C. is D. will be
2. A. met B. had met C. have met D. meeting
4. A. are living B. has lived C. had lived D. lives
5. A. knew B. knows C. will know D. had known
6. A. went B. had gone C. were going D. going
7. A. ate B. had eaten C. were eating D. eating
8. A. visit B. are visiting C. visited D. have been visited
Exercise 6: Mr. John (1. be) ____ an English teacher since he (2. leave) ______ university. From then on, he
(3. teach) ___English for over thirty years. At present he (4. teach) ______ at a junior school in a small town.
1. A. has been B. have been C. was D. had been
2. A. leaves B. has left C. left D. leaving
3. A. teaches B. teach C. taught D. has been teaching
4. A. teaches B. is teaching C. was taught D. has been teaching
Exercise 7: Rewrite the following sentences, beginning with given words/ phrases
1. The last time I saw her was a month ago.
I haven’t seen her for a month.
 I last saw her a month ago.
2. She bought that house in 1973.
 She has lived in that house since 1973.
 She has been the owner of that house ….
3. They last visited me five years a go.
 They haven’t visited me for five years.
 The last time they visited me was five years ago
4. I have never tasted pheasant before.
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This is the first time I have tasted pheasant.

5. He began working as a reporter in 1999.
 He has worked/ been working as a reporter since 1999.
6. As a boy, he was a regular churchgoer.
 He used to go to church regularly when he was a boy./ to be a regular churchgoer ….
7. It is 50 years since the last political scandal of this kind took place.
The last political scandal of this kind took place 50 years ago.
8. There was once a tree at this corner of the street.
 There used to be a tree at this corner of the street.
9. Who does this van belong to?
 Whose van is this?
10. It is a forty-minute bus journey to her office.
 The bus journey to her office takes forty minutes.
11. I’d rather work on the land than work in a factory.
 I prefer working … to working in a factory.
12. It’s cold. You should wear a coat when you go out.
It’s cold. You’d better wear … out.
13. Sue left the house after having locked the doors.
 Before Sue left the house, she had locked the doors.
14. I didn’t see her again for five years.
Fives years has passed since (the last time) I (last) saw her again.
15. He started investigating the case a week ago.
 He has been investigating / has investigated the case for a week.
16. He hasn’t been back to his hometown for over twenty years now.
 It is over twenty years since he went/ came back to his hometown.
17. They were once known everywhere as the top team.
They used to be known everywhere as the top team.
18. I have never seen such good graphics.
These graphics are the best (ones) I have ever seen.
19. I’ll speak to them during our stay here.
I’ll speak to them while we stay here
20. I have arranged a brief meeting with him at 5 p.m.
I am going to meet/ meeting him at 5 p.m
21. I’ll finish this job and then I’ll phone you back.
 As soon as I have finished/ finish this job, I’ll phone you back
22. It’s rare for my sister to take a holiday.
Rarely does my sister take a holiday.
23. I haven’t heard from him for ages.
It’s ages since I last heard from him.
24. I haven’t enjoyed myself so much for years.
 It’s years since I last enjoyed myself so much.
25. After fighting the fire for 12 hours, the firemen succeeded in putting it out.
 The firemen managed to put the fire out after fighting it for 12 hours.
26. First she washed all the dishes then she cleaned the floor.
 After she (had)washed all the dishes, she cleaned the floor
27. They had dinner at home and then went out for a drink.
Before they went out for a drink, they had had their ….
28. How much do you pay for this computer ?
 How much does this computer cost ?
29. How long have you been living in this new house ?
When did you move to live in this house?
When did you start to live/ start living in this house?
30. This is my third visit to Ho Chi Minh city.
 I have been/ am visiting Ho Chi Minh city for the third time.
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UNIT 2: CULTURAL DIVERSITY

A. VOCABULARY:
I. Word form:
1. She has played a ____decisive_ role in the peace negotiation. (decide)
2. He fought the illness with courage and ___determination___. (determine)
3. The room is arranged very __attractively___. (attract)
4. The school pays for the ____maintenance___ of the buildings. (maintain)
5. Judging by ___appearances__ can be misleading. (appear)
6. I enclose the two plans for ____comparison___. (compare)
7. The government should have a policy to ___equalize___ the distribution of the resources throughout the
country. (equal)
8. The __majority_____ of people interviewed prefer TV to radio. (major)
9. She’s received a ___rejection__ letter for the job she applied for. (reject)
10. You are under no ____obligation__ to buy anything. (oblige)

1. He gained _______ when he went to college.
A. confident B. confidently C. confidence D. confide
2. Her parents ______ sacrifices so that she could have a good education.
A. made B. did C. provided D. lent
3. In America, it is not polite to ask questions about age, ___ and income.
A. marrying B. married C. marriage D. marry
4. _____, Americans and Asians have had very different ideas about love.
A. Tradition B. Traditionally C. Traditional D. Traditions
5. I like John but I don’t find him _________ physically.
A. attractive B. attractively C. attracted D. attractiveness
6. The two countries have always _________ close relations.
A. held B. maintained C. kept D. continued
7. She has never been concerned about her ___________.
A. appear B. appearing C. apparent D. appearance
8. She was in a relaxed, ___________ mood.
A. confidence B. confident C. confidently D. confide
9. She _______ all her secrets to her friends.
A. confided B. confident C. confidently D. confidence
10. I knocked on the door but there was no ___________.
A. response B. respond C. respondent D. responses
11. I have been _________ by all the universities I applied to.
A. denied B. refused C. rejected D. opposed
12. Marriage should be an equal __________.
A. partner B. partnership C. counterpart D. part
13. Parents are _______ by law to send their children to school.
A. obliged B. forbidden C. ban D. discouraged
14. Diet and exercise are ________ important.
A. equal B. equally C. equality D. equalize
15. The ________ of people interviewed prefer TV to radio.
A. number B. amount C. quantity D. majority
16. The guide ________ us around the ruins of the ancient city.
A. made B. brought C. conducted D. introduced
17. A date for the meeting has yet to be __________.
A. determined B. determination C. determining D. determinedly
18. I am not against the plans for the new gallery at all; _______ I think it’s a marvelous idea.
A. but B. on the contrary C. however D. and
19. He chose to ________ his family life for his career.
A. give B. sacrifice C. fail D. bring
20. After leaving school, he tried to ________ a living as a door- to- door salesman.
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A. gain B. win C. obtain D. earn

B. READING:
I. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage:
Throughout the world there are different (1) _______ for people to greet each other. In much of the world,
a handshake is the (2) _______ form of welcoming and greeting someone. In many countries around the
Mediterranean Sea a (3) _______ kiss on the cheek is the appropriate way to welcome friends and family. It
can be a very (4) ______ surprise if you expect to shake hands and get a kiss or a hug instead.
At times, it is difficult to tell what sort of greeting (5) _________ is followed. People may bow,
(6)______ another’s arm or even slap the other person on the back. In some places people just smile, look at
(7)______ face and say nothing.
Most people in the world are (8) ________ of visitors and don’t mind what travelers do that seems
wrong as long as the visitors are (9) ______. A big part of the (10) ______ of world travel is experiencing
different customs.
1. A. means B. ways C. methods D. technique
2. A. different B. unique C. common D. same
3. A. light B. superficial C. fast D. heavy
4. A. huge B. large C. big D. great
5. A. habit B. routine C. custom D. tradition
6. A. take B. grab C. shake D. wave
7. A. other B. the others C. theirs D. the other’s
8. A. kind B. generous C. tolerant D. independent
9. A. sincere B. truthful C. faithful D. hopeful
10. A. interest B. pleasure C. comfort D. delightfulness
II. Read the following passage and then answer the following questions by choosing A, B, C or D:
In the United States, it is not customary to telephone someone very early in the morning. If you telephone
him early in the day, while he is shaving or having breakfast, the time of the call shows that the matter is very
important and requires immediate attention. The same meaning is attached to telephone calls made after 11
p.m. If someone receives a call during sleeping hours, he assumes it’s a matter of life and death. The time
chosen for the call communicates its importance.
In social life, time plays a very important part. In The USA guests tend to feel they are not highly regarded
if the invitation to a dinner party is extended only three or four days before the party date. But it is not true in
all countries. In other areas of the world, it may be foolish to make an appointment too far in advance
because plans which are made for a date more than one week tend to be forgotten. The meaning of time
differs in different parts of the world. Thus misunderstanding arises between people from cultures that treat
time differently.
Promptness is valued highly in American life; for example, if people are not prompt, they may be regarded
as impolite or not fully responsible. In the USA no one would think of keeping a business associate waiting for
an hour, it would be too impolite. A person who is 5 minutes late is expected to make a short apology. If he is
less than 5 minutes late, he will say a few words of explanation, though perhaps he will not complete the
sentence.
1. “The same meaning is attached to telephone calls made after 11 p.m.”. Here “ATTACHED” means
A. taken B. drawn C. given D. shown
2. Supposing one wants to make a telephone call at dawn, they would mean:
A. the matter is important
B. the matter requires immediate attention
C. the matter is somewhat important
D. it is a matter of life and death
3. According to this passage, time plays an important role in _______
A. everyday life B. school life
C. communications D. private life
4. The best title for this passage is ___________.
A. The Voices of time
C. The Importance of an Announcement
B. The Importance of Time
D. Time and Tide Wait for No Man
5. According to the passage, the author of the article may agree to which of the following statement.
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A. It is appropriate to send your invitation cards 3 or 4 days before a dinner party date in the US.
B. It may be appropriate to send your invitation cards to your guests 3 or 4 days before dinner party
date in some cultures.
C. It is best for one to make telephone calls at night because it costs much less.
D. If one is less than 5 minutes late, he has to make a short apology.
C. LANGUAGE FOCUS:
I. PHONETICS: Choose the word whose ending “ED” is pronounced differently from that of the others
1. A. washed B. booked C. naked D. faxed
2. A. planned B. earned C. preferred D. learned
3. A. controlled B. helped C. taped D. booked
4. A. naked B. rented C. admitted D. watched
5. A. supposedly B. invited C. dated D. talked
6. A. offered B. bathed C. missed D. borrowed
7. A. enjoyed B. played C. parked D. jogged
8. A. pointed B. polluted C. naked D. lived
9. A destroyed B. injured C. washed D. begged
10. A. folded B. replied C. buried D. tried
II. STRESS: Choose the word that has the stress differently from that of the others
1. A. romantic B. partnership C. Indian D. summary
2. A. attractive B. appearance C. physical D. majority
3. A. marriage B. equal C. value D. confide
4. A. attitude B. determine C. actually D. sacrifice
5. A. particular B. example C. supposed D. beauty
6. A. cultural B. diversity C. etiquette D. common
7. A. majority B. suspicious C. formality D. familiarity
8. A. interpret B. colleague C. address D. acquaintance
9. A. dishonest B. contact C. respect D. American
10. A. regardless B. status C. widen D. contrast
III. GRAMMAR: TENSE REVISION

1. I ______ Louisiana State University at present.
A. am attending B. attend C. will attend D. attended
2. I _______ in the room now.
A. am being B. am C. have been D. will be
3. I’ll come and see you before I ______ for America.
A. leave B. will leave C. am leaving D. left
4. He said he ________ later.
A. would return B. returned C. returns D. is returning
5. He will take the dog out for a walk as soon as he ______ dinner.
A. finishes B. will finish C. is finishing D. finished
6. He is late again. He _________ late for class.
A. is always coming B. always came C. is coming D. will come
7. By the end of next year, I _____ here for twenty-five years.
A. will be B. will be being C. will have been D. have been
8. I’ll call her at eight. No, don’t. She ______ breakfast then.
A. will have B. will have had C. will be having D. is having
9. By next winter they ______ four houses in that field.
A. will build B. will be building
C. will have been building D. will have built
10. By the end of the term, I _____ all twelve volumes.
A. will read B. will have read
C. will be reading D. will have been reading
11. By the age of 25, he _____ two famous novels.
A. wrote B. was writing
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C. had written D. had been reading

12. I couldn’t cut the grass because the machine _______ a few days previously.
A. broke down B. was breaking down
C. has broken down D. had broken down
13. Up to then I ________ such a big fire.
A. saw B. was seeing
C. had seen D. have seen
14. I _______ from him until he ______ me yesterday.
A. hadn’t heard/ phoned B. hadn’t heard/ had phoned
C. didn’t hear/ had phoned D. all are incorrect
15. He ______ in London for two years and then ______ to Edinburgh.
A. lived/ had gone B. had lived/ had gone
C. had lived/ went D. lived/ going
16. When I _____ him six years ago, he _____ as a director for three years already.
A. met/ had worked B. met/ worked
C. was meeting/ was working D. met/ was working
17 When I met her again, she ________ a lot.
A. changed B. was changing
C. had changed D. had been changing
18. “Robert is going to be famous one day. He _____ in three movies already.”
“I’m sure he’ll be a star.”
A. has been appearing B. had appeared
C. has appeared D. appeared
19. “When are you going to ask your boss for a raise?”
“_____ to her twice already! I don’t think she wants to give me one.”
A. I have talked B. I have been talking
C. I was talking D. I had talked
20. Jane’s eyes burned and her shoulders ached. She ________ at the computer for 5 straight hours. Finally,
she took a break.
A. is sitting B. has been sitting
C. was sitting D. had been sitting

1. In the last hundred years, traveling _______ much easier and more comfortable.
A. becomes B. has become C. became D. will become
2. In the 19th century, it _______ two or three months to cross North America by covered wagon.
A. took B. had taken C. had taken D. was taking
3. In the past the trip _______ very rough and often dangerous, but things _______ a great deal in the last
hundred and fifty years.
A. was / have changed B. is / change
C. had been / will change D. has been / changed
4. Now we _______ from New York to Los Angeles.
A. are flying B. fly C. flew D. will fly
5. When Carol _______ last night, I ______ my favorite show on television.
A. was calling / watched B. called /have watched
C. called / was watching D. had called / watched
6. By this time next summer, you _______ your studies.
A. completes B. will complete C. are completing D. will have completed
7. Right now, Jim _______ the newspaper and Kathy _______ dinner.
A. reads / has cooked B. is reading / is cooking
C. has read / was cooking D. read / will be cooking
8. Last night at this time, they _______ the same thing. She _______ and he _______ the Newspaper.
A. are doing / is cooking / is reading
B. were doing / was cooking / was reading
C. was doing / has cooked / is reading
D. had done / was cooking /read
9. When I _______ home last night, I _______ that Jane _______ a beautiful candlelight dinner.
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A. had arrived / discovered / prepared

B. was arriving / had discovered / was preparing
C. have arrived / was discovering / had prepared
D. arrived /discovered / was preparing
10. Sam _______ to change a light bulb when he _______ and _______.
A. was trying / slipped / fell
B. tried / was slipping / falling
C. had been trying / slipped
D. has tried / slips / falls
11. Everyday I _______ up at 6 o’clock, _______ breakfast at 7 o’clock and _______ for work at 8 o’clock
A. get / eat / leave
B. have got / eating / leaving
C. got / ate / left
D. will get / have eaten / left
12. Yesterday, I _______ for work late because I _______ to set my alarm.
A. had left / forgot
B. was leaving / was forgetting
C. left / had forgot
D. had been leaving / would forget
13. By the time we _______ to the train station, Susan _______ for us for more than two hours.
A. will get / has been waiting
B. got / was waiting
C. got / had been waiting
D. get / will wait
14. I _______ for this company for more than thirty years, and I intend to stay here until I _______ next year.
A. am working / will retire
B. am going to work / am retiring
C. work / am going to retire
D. have been working / retire
15. My mother always the first _______ up and the last _______ to bed.
A. getting / going B. to get / going
C. getting / to go D. to get / to go
16. I _______ you last night after dinner, but you _______ there. Where _______ you?
A. was calling / are not / are
B. called / were not / were
C. had called / had not been / were
D. called / have not been / are
17. The Titanic _______ the Atlantic when it _______ an iceberg.
A. was crossing / struck
B. had crossed / was striking
C. crossed / had struck
D. is crossing / strikes
18. _______ to come over for dinner tonight?
A. Do you want B. Are you wanting
C. Have you wanted D. Will you want
19.What _______ at this time tomorrow?
A. will you do B. will you be doing
C. will you have done D. will you have been
20. The lights _______ out because we _______ the electricity bill.
A. have gone / did not pay B. will go / did not paid
C. go / would not pay D. went / had not paid
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SAMPLE TEST 1
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others:
1. A. blessed B. wretched C. naked D. demolished
2. A. moaned B. presented C. viewed D. robbed
3. A. cease B. chase C. increase D. raise
II. Choose the word that is stressed differently from the others:
4. A. activity B. suitable C. obedient D. security
5. A. discuss B. example C. precede D. market
III. Mistake correction:

6. Mrs. Coleman, whom everyone is loving, and admires and asks for help, is celebrating her twenty-fifth
anniversary with the company.
A B C D
7. I realize that you want to go to that restaurant, but they don’t serve good food for quite a while.
A B C D
8. Before the employees went on strike, they don’t have good working conditions and couldn’t bring any
complaints to management.
A B C D
9. Were you sleeping when I was walking into your office, or were your eyes just closed because you were
thinking?
A B C D
10. Henry enjoys fishing because it allows him relaxing and forget all his problems.
A B C D
IV. Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence:
11. The little girl asked what ________ to her friend.
A. has happened B. happens
C. had happened D. would be happened
12. The neighbors are very kind, they are always willing to ___________ a hand.
A. offer B. give C. make D. provide
13. The manager _________ the men to return to work immediately.
A. insisted B. suggested C. ordered D. demanded
14. He’s a wonderful cook; he can make a delicious _______ out of almost everything.
A. flavor B. food C. plate D. meal
15. The prisoner ________ that he had attacked a policeman.
A. denied B. declined C. refused D. rejected
16. For people with hearing difficulties, telephones with volume controls provide the best ________.
A. reply B. response C. solution D. result
17. He isn’t ________ run the business alone.
A. capable of B. good at C. able to D. used to
18. The subject _______ in conversation.
A. came up B. came in C. came over D. came into
19. You were ________ to be here an hour ago.
A. intended B. planned C. supposed D. needed
20. It’s not a very _________ way to make a living.
A. security B. securely C. secure D. insecure
21. By Christmas, I _______ for Mr. Smith for six years.
A. will have been working B. will work
C. will be working D. have been working
22. “I took the TOEFL. It was really hard.” “_______ a lot before you took it?”
A. Have you studied B. Do you study
C. Had you studied D. Were you studying
23. I haven’t heard from Maria ________.
A. since many months before B. for many months
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C. for many months ago D. since a long time

24. “How are you feeling?” “I have been feeling better since __________.”
A. the doctor has come B. the doctor will come
C. the doctor had come D. the doctor came
25. John _______ a book when I saw him.
A. read B. was reading C. has read D. is reading
IV. GAP- FILLING:

In a small village in North Yorkshire, there is a big old farmhouse (26) _______ three families live
together, Alice and George and their three children, Joe and Pam and their two children, and Sue and her baby
daughter. The adults divide up the work ________ (27) them. George does the cooking, Joe and Sue do (28)
______ the housework. Pam looks after the shopping and (29) _____ the repairs, and Alice takes care of the
garden.
Alice, George and Sue go out to work. Joe works at home (30) ________ computer systems, and Pam,
who is a painter, looks after the baby during the day. Two of the children go to school in (31) ________
village, but the three oldest ones go by bus to the secondary school in the nearest town, ten miles (32)
_________.
The three families get (33) ______ well, and enjoy their way of life. And they all say they would much
(34) _______ go on living in their old farmhouse (35) ________move to a luxury flat in a big city.
26. A. where B. which C. that D. in that
27. A. in B. into C. between D. within
28. A. most B. most of C. almost D. almost of
29. A. fulfils B. repairs C. does D. makes
30. A. designs B. designing C. who designs D. and design
31. A. a B. an C. that D. the
32. A. away B. long C. apart D. far
33. A. with B. in C. on D. off
34. A. prefer B. like C. have D. rather
35. A. to B. than C. then D. therefore
V. READING:
People from different cultures sometimes do things that make each other uncomfortable- without meaning
to or sometimes without even realizing it. So if your American hosts do something that makes you
uncomfortable, try to let them know how you feel. Most people will appreciate your honesty and try not to
make you uncomfortable again. And you’ll all learn something about another culture. Sometimes Americans
are said to be superficially friendly. Perhaps it seems so, but they are probably just having a good time. Just
like anywhere else, it takes time to become real friends with people in the U.S.A.
36. What should you do if your American hosts do something that makes you feel bad?
A. tell them right away B. say nothing
C. keep silent D. smile
37. Which of the following is NOT TRUE?
A. Telling the truth is almost always appreciated
B. People from two countries sometimes hurt each other’s feeling.
C. By appearance, Americans aren’t outgoing.
D. Americans usually make guests feel relaxed and comfortable.
38. The word “appreciate” nearly means:
A. praise B. valuate
C. estimate D. be grateful for sth that sb has done
39. The word “superficially” nearly means:
A. obviously B. clearly C. by appearance D. uselessly
40. What can be inferred from the reading?
A. Making friends usually takes time in all cultures.
B. People from different cultures always make guests uncomfortable.
C. Making friends is not easy.
D. Being a welcome guest.
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VI. Multiple choice

41. This is the first time I attend such an enjoyable wedding party.
A. The first wedding party I attended was enjoyable.
B. I had the first enjoyable wedding party.
C. My attendance at the first wedding party was enjoyable.
D. I have never attended such an enjoyable wedding party before.
42. It is not until a Vietnamese girl getting 18 years old that she is allowed to get married legally.
A. A Vietnamese girl is not allowed to get married legally only when she gets 18 years old.
B. A Vietnamese girl is allowed to get married legally only after she gets 18 years old.
C. They never allow a Vietnamese girl to get married legally when she is 18 years old.
D. The legal allowance for a Vietnamese girl to get married will be issued in 18 years.
43. I have not met her for three years.
A. The last time I met her was three years ago.
B. It is three years when I will meet her.
C. I did not meet her three years ago.
D. During three years, I met her once.
44. This pasta is a new experience for me.
A. I used to eat a lot of pasta.
B. I am used to eating pasta.
C. It is the first time I have eaten pasta.
D. I have ever eaten pasta many times before.
45. I have not seen Tom for ages.
A. It has been a long time since I last saw Tom.
B. Tom and I do not look the same age.
C. Tom and I are friends for a long time.
D. I often met Tom ages ago.
46. I often get up early.
A. I am used to get up early.
B. I can get up early.
C. I like to get up early.
D. I am used to getting up early.
47. No sooner had Alice registered for the course than she received the scholarship
A. Alice registered for the course soon after receiving the scholarship.
B. Rather than receive the scholarship, Alice registered for the course.
C. As soon as Alice registered for the course, she received the scholarship.
D. Registering for the course helped Alice receive the scholarship.
48. The singer has given up performing live.
A. The singer is accustomed to performing live.
B. The singer’s live performance has been cancelled.
C. The singer used to perform live.
D. The singer’s performance has always been live.
49. She couldn’t find the classroom until after the class had begun.
A. She went to the wrong class.
B. She was late for class because she had got lost.
C. She missed the class.
D. She had some trouble finding the class but she arrived on time.
50. The number of tourists visiting this area rose last year.
A. Last year there was a rise number of tourists visiting this area last year.
B. Last year there was the number of tourists visiting this area rose last year.
C. Last year there was a rise in the number of tourists visiting this area.
D. Last year there was rose in the number of tourists visiting this area.
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UNIT 3: WAYS OF SOCIALISING

A. VOCABULARY:
I. Word form:
1. She tried to attract the waiter’s ___attention___. (attend)
2. The news caused great _excitement___ among her friends. (excite)
3. That’s one of the less ___attractive___ aspects of her personality. (attract)
4. Diet and exercise are ____obviously_ important. (obvious)
5. They were discussing the problems of Western ___society___. (social)
6. The company provides advice and ___assistance__ in finding work. (assist)
7. She is always polite and ____considerate__ towards her employees. (consider)
8. They told me _____informally__ that I had got the job. (informal)
9. We wait a political solution that is ___acceptable_ to all parties. (accept)
10. We aim to help students make more informed career choices__. (choose)

1. An article in the newspaper __________ my attention.
A. attracted B. had C. held D. pulled
2. Dolphins use sound _____________ with each other.
A. communication B. for communicative
C. to communicate D. of communications
3. Chest pains can be a warning ________ of heart problems.
A. gesture B. signal C. view D. notice
4. She has a very _______ manner, which can seem unfriendly.
A. informal B. formal C. formality D. informality
5. He already knows he has a job so the interview is a ___________.
A. formal B. formally C. formality D. formalize
6. Jeans are not _________ for a formal party.
A. possible B. good C. acceptable D. appropriate
7. She offered me practical ________ with my research.
A. assist B. assistant C. assistance D. assisting
8. I enjoy __________ with other students.
A. socializing B. social C. socialization D. socially
9. Team sports help to develop a child’s ________ skills.
A. socializing B. social C. socialization D. socially
10. I’m ________ at the next station.
A. getting in B. getting by
C. getting down D. getting off
11. She has the _______ to be a great dancer.
A. ability B. possibility C. quality D. manner
12. All the single rooms are the _________ size.
A. similar B. equal C. same D. like
13. A _______ woman is needed to take care of two small children.
A. confident B. faithful C. polite D. reliable
14. If anything urgent comes _______, you can contact me at this number.
A. across B. up C. by D. round
15. Computers are now ______ to be essential in the business world.
A. considered B. described C. meant D. defined
16. Try and ______ on the bright side- the worse may never happen.
A. see B. think C. look D. consider
17. After dinner, the President got up to _______ a short speech.
A. hold B. make C. provide D. tell
18. Why are you so ________ to your mother?
A. rude B. angry C. generous D. thoughtful
19. He _______ a hand in greeting.
A. rose B. gave C. raised D. lifted
20. He is not ________ to stay out late.
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A. let B. allowed C. made D. forbid
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B. READING:
Exercise 1: Read the following passage and then answer the questions below by choosing A; B; C or D
Most young couples have meals regularly in their parents’ home with little or no pay, and give their
children to the care of old couple free of charge. Investigations have shown that parents of many young
couples don’t mind providing meals and caring for their children. However, this practice should not become
an accepted social custom. The old couples’ expense of food has already increased while young couples spend
more on clothing and furnishing and less on food. If this trend continues, many young couples might take
these privileges for granted and become more dependent. It is not right for young couples to make use of the
old couples’ love, not only because our nation is well- known for its special respect paid to the elderly, but
also because the young must become independent. What young parents should do is to become more
considerate towards their old parents. After years of hard work, they are worthy of such consideration.
1. Most married young couples _______________.
A. live with their parents
B. have meals regularly in their parents’ home for they have little or no fees
C. have not become independent completely
D. pay no respect to the elderly
2. The writer thinks it is ______ for old couple to provide meals or care for their married children
A. wrong B. right
C. an accepted social custom D. understandable
3. According to the passage, young couple should _____________.
A. spend less on clothing or furnishing and more on food
B. look after their children themselves
C. be less demanding and more caring towards their old parents
D. pay for the meals they have in their parents’ home.
4. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. What troubles young people most is that no one will look after their children except their own parents.
B. The reason why young couples depend on their parents to different degrees is that their income is smaller.
C. Old couple should give money to their children instead of providing meals or caring for them
D. It would be natural that if young couples went on depending on their old parents they would have to
provide meals and care for their children when they get married.
5. This article is particularly written for _________________.
A. old couples B. both young and old couples
C. young couples D. young couples’ children
Exercise 2: Choose the word or phrase among A; B; C or D that best fits the blank space in the following
passage.
Usually people don’t suddenly quit talking, say good-bye, and leave each other abruptly; ending a
conversation normally (1) ____ some time. This (2) ____ two kinds of interactions: pre-closings and closings.
Pre-closings are phrases that signal the end of a conversation; closings are phrases that explicitly end the
conversation. There are some people (3) _____ it is difficult to end a conversation. The problem is that they
usually ignore the signals that end the conversation. With close friends this doesn’t usually (4) ____ any
severe difficulties; but with people we do not know well, it is considered (5) ____ to ignore pre-closing.
Closings, like greetings, are commonly (6) ____ for exchanges with no literal (7) ____. People who are
together everyday say goodbye at the end of the day or week. When leaving a party, (8) ____always find the
host or hostess to say thank you and goodbye. People who are leaving each other permanently or for a long
time shake hands or embrace, depending on their (9) _____. If you are in an unfamiliar situation and (10)
_____ what to do, watch other people or ask.
1. A. gets B. takes C. has D. enquires
2. A. involves B. connects C. relates D. affects
3. A. whom B. that C. with whom D. who
4. A. do B. cause C. make D. create
5. A. polite B. necessary C. impolite D. unnecessary
6. A. used B. spoken C. said D. expressed
7. A. idea B. thought C. theme D. meaning
8. A. friends B. companies C. guests D. associates
9. A. relationship B. acquaintance C. sentiment D. emotion
10. A. ask B. wonder C. demand D. suggest
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C. LANGUAGE FOCUS:
I. PHONETICS: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others
1. A. attract B. clap C. hand D. assistance
2. A. obvious B. across C. common D. polite
3. A. wave B. instance C. signal D. attention
4. A. social B. appropriate C. show D. come
5. A. prefer B. perfect C. nerve D. discover
6. A. friendship B. depress C. evolve D. forget
7. A. enthusiastic B. base C. decide D. coughs
8. A. conservative B. reserved C. months D. sympathetic
9. A. share B. harm C. laugh D. smart
10. A. psychological B. arrive C. combine D. confide
II. STRESS: Choose the word that is stressed differently from the others
1. A. attract B. social C. signal D. noisy
2. A. common B. party C. person D. polite
3. A. teacher B. simply C. approach D. whistle
4. A. accept B. across C. toward D. waiter
5. A. friendly B. instance C. schoolyard D. suppose
6. A. sentence B. number C. demand D. survey
7. A. because B. matter C. conduct D. decide
8. A. beauty B. obliged C. support D. attempt
9. A. garbage B. active C. people D. secure
10. A. hurry B. weekend C. response D. follow
III. GRAMMAR: REPORTED SPEECH
1. IMPERATIVE:
Direct speech Indirect speech

He said to me, “Open the door, please” He told me to open the door.
He said to me, “Please open it.” He told me to open it.
He said to me, “Don’t open it.” He told me not to open it.
SAY(S) TO / SAID TO TELL(S)/TOLD to–V
WOULD YOU MIND ASK(S)/ASKED +
COULD YOU PLEASE ORDER(S)/ ORDERED NOT to–V
PLEASE BEG(S)/BEGGED…
2. STATEMENTS:
Introductory verb in past tenses

He said, “They will come.” He said (that) they would come.
He said to me, “She was late” He told me she had been late.
He said to me, “She has gone” He told me she had gone.
He told me, “They go by bus” He told me they went by bus.
He told me, “She goes by bus” He told me she went by bus.
He told me, “She went by bus” He told me she had gone by bus.
****OTHER CHANGES:
A. Adverbs of time or place:
 now  then  ago before

 here there  this that
 these those  today  that day
 tonight  that night  tomorrow  the
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following day
 yesterday  the day  next week  the
before /the previous day following week
 last (week / month / year /  next (week/month/ year /
Sunday) Sunday)
 The (week / month / The following (week /
year / Sunday) before. month / year / Sunday)
 yesterday morning the  Tomorrow morning
morning before The following morning
B. Personal pronouns, possessive adjectives:

* Ngôi 1  Đổi cùng ngôi với chủ từ giới thiệu:
- He said to her, “I will go with you.”
 He told her that he would go with her.
*Ngôi 2  Đổi cùng ngôi với túc từ giới thiệu:
- He said to her, “You will go with me.”
 He told her that she would go with him.
*Ngôi 3 Không thay đổi :
- He said to me, “They will go with you.”
 He told me that they would go with me.
C. Động từ giới thiệu trong statements – questions:

*say(s) to  tell(s) / ask(s) *said to  told / asked
D. Một số trường hợp không thay đổi thì của động từ trong trích dẫn :
*Động từ giới thiệu ở thì hiện tại, hiện tại hoàn thành, tương lai (say/ have said / will say)
*trích dẫn diển tả một sự thật hiển nhiên.
*trích dẫn có năm tháng quá khứ xác định.
*trích dẫn là If loại 2 – 3, hoặc có các động từ : had better, would rather, had + V3, ought to, might,
could, should …
3. QUESTIONS:
A. Yes- No questions
He said, “Will they come.” He asked if they would come.
He said, “Was she late.” He asked if she had been late.
He said, “Has she gone?” He asked if she had gone.
He said, “Do they go by bus?” He asked if they went by bus.
He said, “Does she go by bus?” He asked if she went by bus.
He said, “Did she go by bus?” He asked if she had gone by bus.
B. Wh-questions
1. He said, “When will they come?” He asked when they would come
2. He said, “Why was she late?” He asked why she had been late.
3. He said, “Where has she gone?” He asked where she had gone.
4. He said, “How do they go there?” He asked how they went there.
5. He said, “How does she go He asked how she went there.
there?”
6. He said, “How did she go there?” He asked how she had gone
there.
7. He said, “How far is it?” He asked how far it was.

1. “My children don’t understand German,” said the woman.
A. The woman told me her children didn’t understand German.
B. The woman told to me her children didn’t understand German.
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C. The woman said me her children didn’t understand German.

D. Both A and C are correct.
2. She said to Mary, “I never forget the good time we had last year.”
A. She told Mary she never forgot the good time they had last year.
B. She told Mary she never forgot the good time they had had the following year.
C. She told Mary she never forgot the good time they had had the year before.
D. She told Mary she never forgot the good time we had had the year before.
3. I said to him, “I think only you can understand and help me.”
A. I told him I thought only him can understand and help me.
B. I told him I thought only he can understand and help me.
C. I told him I thought only he could understand and help me.
D. I told him I thought only he could understand and helped me.
4. The man said, “I hope it won’t rain tonight.”
A. The man told that he hopes it wouldn’t rain that night.
B. The man told that he hoped it wouldn’t rain that night.
C. The man told me that he hoped it wouldn’t rain that night.
D. The man told to me that he hoped it wouldn’t rain that night.
5. Mr. Pike said to Mary, “I didn’t meet your father yesterday.”
A. Mr. Pike told to Mary he didn’t meet her father the day before.
B. Mr. Pike said to Mary he didn’t meet her father the day before.
C. Mr. Pike told Mary he hadn’t meet her father the day before.
D. Mr. Pike told Mary he hadn’t met her father the day before.
6. Mrs. Brown says: “I don’t allow smoking in my room.”
A. Mrs. Brown tells us she didn’t allow smoking in her room.
B. Mrs. Brown tells us she didn’t allow smoking in my room.
C. Mrs. Brown tells us she doesn’t allow smoking in her room.
D. Mrs. Brown tells us she don’t allow smoking in my room.
7. She asked, “Did you know them, Tom?”
A. She asked Tom if he knew them.
B. She asked Tom if he knew us.
C. She asked Tom if he had known them.
D. She asked Tom if he had known us.
8. Tom asked Mary, “Did you phone me yesterday evening?”
A. Tom asked Mary if she had phoned him the day evening before.
B. Tom asked Mary if she had phoned him the evening before.
C. Tom asked Mary if she had phoned him the previous evening.
D. Both B and C are correct.
9. The man asked, “Have you read this book, my son?”
A. The man asked if I had read that book.
B. The man asked my son if he had read that book.
C. The man asked his son if he had read that book.
D. The man asked his son if he read that book.
10. Mary asks, “Do you know how far the swimming pool is, Peter?”
A. Mary asks Peter if he knows how far the swimming pool is.
B. Mary asks Peter if he knows how far the swimming pool was.
C. Mary asks Peter if he knew how far the swimming pool is.
D. Mary asks Peter if he knew how far the swimming pool was.
11. “Do you know her address, John?”, said they.
A. They asked John if he know her address.
B. They asked John if he knows her address.
C. They asked John if he knows their address.
D. They asked John if he knew her address.
12. “How old are you?” the policeman said.
A. The policeman asked me how old I am.
B. The policeman asked me how old I was.
C. The policeman asked her how old she was.
D. Both B and C are correct.
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13. “What’s your name?” he said to me.

A. He asked me what is my name.
B. He asked me what my name is.
C. He asked me what my name was.
D. He asked me what was my name.
14. They asked, “Where is your school?”
A. They asked me where my school was.
B. They asked her where her school was.
C. They asked us where our school was.
D. All are correct.
15. Bill says to me, “Where will you go tomorrow?”
A. Bill asks me where I would go the following day.
B. Bill asks me where I will go the following day.
C. Bill asks me where will I go tomorrow.
D. Bill asks me where I will go tomorrow.
16. “Listen to me carefully” he said to us.
A. He said to us to listen to him carefully.
B. He said to us to listen to me carefully.
C. He told us listen to him carefully.
D. He asked us to listen to him carefully.
17. Helen said to me, “Please lend me your dictionary till 5 o’clock tomorrow.”
A. Helen said to me to lend him my dictionary till 5 o’clock tomorrow.
B. Helen said to me to lend her my dictionary till 5 o’clock the following day.
C. Helen told to me to lend her my dictionary till 5 o’clock the following day.
D. Helen told me to lend her my dictionary till 5 o’clock the following day.
18. He told me, “Don’t call me a champion”.
A. He told me not to call me a champion.
B. He told me not to call him a champion.
C. He told me not call me a champion.
D. He told to me not to call him a champion.
19. “Don’t discuss this question now,” said the chairman.
A. The chairman asked not discuss that question now.
B. The chairman asked not to discuss that question now.
C. The chairman asked us not to discuss that question then
D. The chairman asked us not to discuss that question now.
20. “Shall I bring you some tea?” he said.
A. He offered to bring me some tea.
B. He asked if he should bring me some tea.
C. He said to bring me some tea.
D. He told to bring me some tea.
Exercise 2:
1. John asked me _______ in English.
A. what does this word mean B. what that word means
C. what did this word mean D. what that word meant
2. The mother told her son _______ so impolitely.
A. not behave B. not to behave
C. not behaving D. did not behave
3. She said she _______ collect it for me after work.
A. would B. did C. must D. had
4. She said I _______ an angel.
A. am B. was C. were D. have been
5. I have ever told you he _______ unreliable.
A. is B. were C. had been D. would be
6. I told him _______ the word to Jane somehow that I _______ to reach her during the early hours.
A. passing / will try B. he will pass / tried
C. to pass / would be trying D. he passed / have tried
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7. Laura said she had worked on the assignment since _______.

A. yesterday B. two days ago
C. the day before D. the next day
8. John asked me _______ interested in any kind of sports.
A. if I were B. if were I
C. if was I D. if I was
9. I _______ you everything I am doing and you have to do the same.
A. will tell B. would tell
C. told D. was telling
10. John asked me _______ that film the night before.
A. that I saw B. had I seen
C. if I had seen D. if had I seen
11. Peter said that he had lived in London four years _______.
A. ago B. before C. later D. then
12. The guest told the host that _______.
A. I must go now B. he must go now
C. he had to go now D. he had to go then
13. The teacher told Joe _______.
A. to stop talking B. stop talking
C. stops talking D. stopped talking
14. She said she _______.
A. was tired last night B. was tired the night before
C. had been tired last night D. had been tired the night before
15. Emily said that her teacher _______ to London _______.
A. will go / tomorrow B. went / tomorrow
C. would go / the next day D. had gone / the next day
16. She told the boys _______ on the grass.
A. do not play B. did not play
C. not playing D. not to play
17. She asked _______.
A. where was her umbrella B. where her umbrella was
C. where were her umbrella D. where her umbrella were
18. Jason asked me _______ me the book the day before.
A. if who gave B. if who has given
C. who had given D. that who had given
19. Robert said that his father _______ to Dallas the year before.
A. goes B. went C. has gone D. had gone
20. He wanted to know _______ shopping during the previous morning.
A. if we had been going B. that if we had been going
C. we were going D. that we were going
Exercise 3:
1. I ______ for losing my temper.
A. apologize B. suggested C. said D. order
2. The President ______ the proposal as expensive and impractical.
A. said B. criticized C. asked D. proposed
3. They ______ in what part of Hanoi there have been great changes since 1954.
A. asked B. ask C. beg D. begged
4. He ______ going out for a drink.
A. suggested B. asked C. told D. said
5. Nobody ______ whatever she is talking about.
A. asked B. says C. knows D. commands
6. Another passenger came in and ______ that seat was taken.
A. ask if B. asked if C. said if D. told if
7. Janet’s boss _______ her not to forget to post those letters.
A. forced B. told C. remembered D. agreed
8. He ______ my proposal as unrealistic.
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A. thought B. dismissed C. advised D. said

9. He _______ me to go to see the doctor.
A. advices B. had advised C. remind D. advised
10. ‘He’s down here!’ she ______ to Alison.
A. shouted B. tells C. warned D. accused
11. Joan ______ asking her father for his opinion.
A. told B. suggested C. reminded D. banned
12. The foreman had ______ us that the paraffin might explode.
A. accused B. denied C. proposed D. informed
13. Two men have ______ murdering a woman at a remote picnic spot.
A. accused B. denied C. agreed D. informed
14. I’ve ______ to help Sarah move house this weekend.
15. Bob ______ me on my new hairstyle.
A. suggested B. complimented C. laughed D. shouted
16. Human rights lawyers have ______ the police of beating Murkett to death.
17. The waiter ______ whether we would like to sit near the window.
A. inquired B. denied C. showed D. informed
18. I ______ how James is getting on.
A. said B. wanted to know C. wonder D. required
19. He ______ to take them to court.
A. asked B. threatened C. suggested D. required
20. We ______ them that there was a bull in the field.
A. suggested B. said C. inquired D. warned
Exercise 4:
1. “Open your books and read silently”, he said to us.
He told us to open our books and read silently.
2. “Get up early and do some exercise”, the doctor said to her.
 The doctor advised her to get up early and do some exercise.
3. “Please give me a little water”, he said to us.
 He begged us to give him a little water.
4. The teacher said to us, “Be quiet, and look at the blackboard !”
 The teacher told us to be quiet and look at the blackboard.
5. The teacher said to his pupils, “Study carefully for the coming exam.”
The teacher told his pupils to study carefully for the coming exam.
6. “Don’t come home late,” the father said to the kid.
 The father told the kid not to come home late.
7. “Don’t worry, my daughter!,” said my mother.
My mother told me not to worry.
8. “I was at Jane’s house last night.”, said Paul
Paul said that he had been at Jane’s house the night before.
9. “I’ll come and see you next month.”
Peter said he would come and see me the next month.
10. “I saw Jane talking to someone at this bookstore yesterday.”
Ann told Peter he had seen Jane talking to someone at that bookstore the day before.
11. “I’ll never do it again.”
Ben promised he would never do it again.
12. “I’ve never seen such a big pheasant.”
 She told me she had never seen such a big pheasant.
13. “You are too lazy, Peter.”
Mrs. Brown told Peter that he were too lazy.
14. “Do you like bananas?” said the host
 The host asked us if we liked bananas.
15. “Didn’t Rosie look wonderful??” asked Peter.
Peter asked me if Rosie had looked wonderful.
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16. The students asked, “Why do we have to take all these tests?”
The students asked why they had to take all those tests.
17. “What is she talking about?”
He asks me what she is talking about.
18. “What time did you get up yesterday?”
She asked me what time I had got up the day before.
19. “Did you tell him the truth?”
He asked me if I had told that man the truth.
20. “Where on earth have you been all this time?”
She asked him where he had been all that time.
21. “If I were in your shoes, I would apply for that job”, she said to me.
She advised me to apply for that job.
22. “I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to hurt your feelings”, Peter said to me.
Peter apologized to me for hurting my feelings.
23. “You were lying”, said Carol to Jane .
Carol accused Jane of lying.
24. “I think you shouldn’t be so selfish, Ben.”, she said.
She advised Ben not to be selfish.
25. “Where would you like to sit?”, she asked .
She asked me where I would like to sit.
26. “You should have told us in advance”, they said to John.
 They criticized John for not telling them in advance.
27. “I did not break the vase,” he said.
 He denied breaking the vase.
28. “Shall we buy Tom a new air-conditioner as a present?”, Peter said.
Peter suggested that they should buy Tom a new air conditioner as a present.
29. “Yes, I felt hurt by what he had said.”, she said.
She admitted to being hurt by what he had said.
30. “Let’s go out for a change”.
 She suggested going out for a change.
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MIDTERM TEST 2013-2014
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest
1. A. supportive B. mischievous C. close-knit D. biologist
2. A. frightened B. laughed C. knocked D. walked
3. A. bags B. halves C. photographs D. speeds
Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest

4. A. partnership B. majority C. counterpart D. cultural
5. A. precede B. reject C. approach D. whistle
Find the underlined part in each sentence that should be corrected.

6. The (A) manager went fishing (B) after (C) he has finished (D) his work.
7. The teacher asked (A) Tom if (B) he had done (C) his homeworks (D) .
8. Peter told (A) me that he has cleaned (B) the black shoes (C) the day before (D) .
9. While I’m shopping (A) in the supermarket, I ran into an old friend (B) who (C) I hadn’t met (D) for
five years.
10. He promised with (A) Alice to come and (B) visit her whenever (C) he has free time (D) .
Cloze test: Choose the right answer to fill in each the blank.
During the teenage years, many young people can at times be difficult to talk to. They often seem to
dislike being questioned. They may seem (11) _________ to talk about their work in school. This is normal
development at this age, (12) ___________ it can be very hard for parents to understand. It is part of
becoming (13)__________ of teenagers trying to be adult while they are still growing up. Young people are
usually more willing to talk if they believe that questions are asked out of real interest and not because people
are trying to check up on them.
Parents should (14) __________ their best to talk to their sons or daughters about school work and
future plans but should not push them to talk if they don’t want to. Parents should also watch for the danger
signs: some young people in trying to be adult may experiment with sex; drugs, alcohol or smoking.
Parents need to watch for any signs of (15)______behavior which may be connected with these and give
help if necessary.
11. A. unworried B. unrestrained C. unexpected D. unwilling
12. A. though B. because C. so that D. which
13. A. free B. confident C. dependent D. independent
14. A. make B. work C. take D. do
15. A. unacceptable B. unusual C. normal D. exemplary
Reading: Read the following passage and choose correct answers below.
When people plan to marry, they expect to find in their partner not only a lover but a friend also. They
find a person with whom they can share their opinions, their emotions, thoughts and fears. In marriage we are
looking for a partner who will be able to understand our values, our likes and dislikes.
If a man and a woman are born and raised in the same country, most likely they are familiar with the
same songs, movies, jokes, books and life in general. They basically have the same roots. In the case of a
western man and foreign woman family, everything is more complicated and requires much more patience
and understanding from both spouses. On one hand each of the partners has an opportunity to learn a great
deal about the other’s country, culture, traditions and life styles which can be very interesting. On the other
hand it can be very disappointing if there is the inability to understand your partner’s excitements and
frustrations. For example, you are watching the television and suddenly you see a famous actor or singer, or
other type of an artist whose name you have grown up with. Maybe this artist was an idol for your parents and
the music of this artist was often played in your house when you were a child. Unfortunately you realize that
your wife is unable to understand your feelings because she has no idea who this artist is. Her eyes are
absolutely empty because she has never even heard the song before. You feel rather disappointed! Remember
that your wife has the same situation with you. You do not know her country’s songs, her country’s famous
actors, her books. She has her own memories and in actuality, for her, everything is much more difficult than
it is for you. At least, you live in your own country where everybody can understand you. She lives in
completely strange surroundings, where she has nobody to share her feelings with, except you.
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Do some research and learn about your wife’s country, culture and lifestyles. Talk with her, ask her
questions, get to know what songs she likes, what movies and books are of interest to her. The Internet will
give you a great opportunity to find anything! Tell her about your country’s culture, let her listen to the music
that you like, rent a movie for her that left you with great impression. Let her understand you better through
the things that you like. Patience and time will help you to fight cultural differences.
16. A spouse should ________.
A. let the partner to do everything alone.
B. be not only a lover but also a friend.
C. not share the feelings with the partner.
D. not interfere with what the partner’s likes and dislikes.
17. According to the passage, ________.
A. Spouses who have the same nationality need more patience and understanding in their marriage than those
who are from different cultures.
B. Spouses who are from different cultures need more patience and understanding in their marriage than those
who have the same roots.
C. Spouses who have the same roots do not share anything together.
D. Spouses who are from different cultures can never share anything together.
18. If there is the inability to understand a spouse’s excitements and frustrations in their marriage, he or she
may feel ____.
A. faithful B. hopeless C. disappointed D. happy
19. The passage is ________.
A. critical B. convincing C. advisory D. apologetic
20. To overcome cultural differences in marriage , spouses needs ________.
A. patience and time B. time and money C. movies and music D. books and the Internet
GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY

21. He has been very interested in doing research on _______ since he was at high school.
A. biology B. biological C. biologist D. biologically
22. Most of us would maintain that physical ___________ does not play a major part in how we react to the people
we meet.
A. attract B. attractive C. attractiveness D. attractively
23. Mrs. Pike was so angry that she made a _______ gesture at the driver.
A. rude B. rudeness C. rudely D. rudest
24. Jane: What an attractive hair style you have got, Mary! - Mary : _________________________
A. Thank you very much. I am afraid B. You are telling a lie
C. Thank you. It’s nice of you to say so D. I don’t like your sayings
25. - Tom: ____________________________ - Lan: Once a year.
A. How often do you go to Dalat? B. How far is it?
C. How do you go to Dalat? D. How long do you go to Dalat?
26. Small children are often told that it is rude to point _______ other people.
A. on B. with C. at D. for
27.Mai takes responsibility_________ running the household.
A. up B. at C. in D. for
28. Put the raincoat on. It________.
A. had rained B. will be raining C. is raining D. has rained
29. When the doctors________ at the scene of the accident, they ________ the victims ________ .
A. arrived / realized / were still breathing
B. were arriving / realized / still breathed
C. arrived / had realized / had still breathed
D. were arriving / realized/ still were breathing
30. John asked me _______ in English.
A. what does this word mean B. what that word means
C. what did this word mean D. what that word meant
31. Laura said she had worked on the assignment since _______.
A. yesterday B. two days ago C. the day before D. the next day
32.She told the boys _______ on the grass.
A. do not play B. did not play C. not playing D. not to play
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33. Jason told me that he _______ his best in the exam the _______ day.
A. had done / following B. will do / previous
C. would do / following D. was going / previous
34.Yesterday, I _______ for work late because I _______ to set my alarm.
A. had left / forgot B. was leaving / was forgetting
C. left / had forgot D. had been leaving / would forget
35.”Did you have a good time abroad?” – She asked me if _____________________.
A. I have a good time abroad .
B. I had good time abroad .
C. I had had a good time abroad .
D. I have had a good time abroad .
36. “ If I were you, I would go to see the doctor”, David said to Claudia.
A. David asked Claudia not to go to see the doctor.
B. David told Claudia to become a doctor.
C. David advised Claudia to go to see the doctor.
D. David told Claudia that he would go to see the doctor.
37. Our parents join hands to give us a nice house and a happy home.
A. work together B. shake hand C. clap hands D. live together
38. Where _______________ at 9:00 last night, Mr. Green?
A. you were being B. were you C. were you being D. you were
39. I ____________ along the street when I suddenly heard footsteps behind me.
A. walk B. have walked C. walked D. was walking
40. After work, my mother rushes to the market for the getting things for dinner.
A. tramps B. hikes C. wanders D. hurries
41. Scott: "Oh, I’m really sorry!" - Susan: "______________"
A. That’s all right. B. Thanks. C. Yes, why? D. It was a pleasure.
42. The ________of health care is being increased in many remote villages.
A. provision B. provider C. provide D. provided
43. If you are walking in the schoolyard and see your teacher approaching you, a small friendly wave is
appropriate.
A. greeting B. waving at C. coming near D. following
44. We can raise our hand slightly to show that we need assistance .
A. help B. attention C. communication D. food
45. We can use verbal or nonverbal forms of communication .
A. using verbs B. using speech
C. using gesture D. using facial expression
TRANSFORMATION :
46. No one has repaired the DVD recorder.
A. The DVD recorder hadn’t been repaired. B. The DVD recorder has been repaired.
C. The DVD wasn’t been repaired. D. The DVD recorder hasn’t been repaired.
47. "Why not buy another bicycle?", Henry said.
A. Henry suggested me buying another bicycle. B. Henry advised me buying another bicycle.
C. Henry advised me not to buy another bicycle. D. Henry asked me why I didn’t buy another bicycle.
48. This is the first time I have tasted pheasant.
A. I’m tasting pheasant one time. B. I have never been tasted pheasant before.
C. I have never tasted pheasant before. D. I have to be tasted pheasant for the first time.
49. Mike’s father is going to fix the ball for him next week.
A. Mike is going to have his father fix the ball next week.
B. The ball is being fixed for Mike by his father next week..
C. Mike’s father is going to have the ball fixed for him next week..
D. Mike is going to have the ball fix by his father next week..
50. I didn’t see her again for five years.
A. Fives years has passed since I last saw her. B. I haven’t seen her since five years.
C. The last time I saw her five years ago. D. It’s five years and I haven’t seen her.
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I. PHONETICS: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others
1: A. injured B. destroyed C. washed D. begged
2: A. windows B. develops C. trays D. seasons
3: A. share B. harm C. laugh D. smart
II. STRESS: Choose the word which has stress pattern different from the others
4: A. marriage B. equal C. value D. confide
5: A. family B. possible C. confidence D. responsible
III. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY

6: When I _______ the knock, I ______ the door.
A. heard/ opened B. was hearing/ opened
C. was hearing/ was opening D. heard/ have opened
7: I have ever told you he _______ unreliable.
A. is B. were C. had been D. would be
8: May I see your licence, sir?
A. It’s ok for you. B. I don’t like.
C. I’m afraid I’ve left it at home. D. It’s a problem.
9: I _________ a lot about her before I __________ that she was safe.
A. had worried/ had heard B. worried/ had heard
C. had worried/ heard D. worried/ heard
10: She has a very _______ manner, which can seem unfriendly.
A. informality B. formal C. informal D. formality
11: He _______ a hand in greeting.
A. rose B. gave C. raised D. lifted
12: He chose to ________ his family life for his career.
A. fail B. bring C. give D. sacrifice
13: Vitamin C ________ by the human body.
A. absorbs easily B. is easily absorbing C. absorbed easily D. is easily absorbed
14: She offered me practical ________ with my research.
A. assisting B. assistant C. assist D. assistance
15: She said she _______.
A. was tired last night B. was tired the night before
C. had been tired last night D. had been tired the night before
16: Since he _____, I have heard nothing from him.
A. has left B. left C. was leaving D. leaves
17: Team sports help to develop a child’s ________ skills.
A. social B. socialization C. socializing D. socially
18: This shop is said _________ last year.
A. to have been bought B. have been bought
C. to be bought D. be bought
19: John last went to the barber’s over six months ago.
A. John has not cut his hair for over six months.
B. John had his hair cutting six months ago.
C. It is over six months since John got his hair cut.
D. The last time John cut his hair was over six months ago.
20: What colour would you like?
A. Not at all. B. Everything is ok.
C. It doesn’t matter really. D. I don’t like.
21: That house _________ .
A. isn’t going to be bought B. isn’t going be bought
C. isn’t gone to buy D. isn’t going to buy
22: “Would you mind waiting here?” said the receptionist, showing me into the waiting room.
A. The receptionist, showing me into the waiting room, suggested me to wait.
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B. The receptionist, showing me into the waiting room, asked me to wait.

C. The receptionist, showing me into the waiting room, advised me to wait.
D. The receptionist, asked me to wait by showing me into the waiting room.
23: She asked _______.
A. where were her umbrella B. where her umbrella was
C. where her umbrella were D. where was her umbrella
24: The two countries have always _________ close relations.
A. continued B. maintained C. held D. kept
25: I don’t like long books.
A. So do I! B. It’s a waste of money.
C. I don’t. D. Neither do I!
26: Shall I serve you?
A. No, it’s my duty. B. No, it’s all right. We can serve ourselves.
C. Don’t mention it. D. I’m hungry now.
27: I _________ the washing up by my sister.
A. am often made to do B. often make to do C. am often made do D. often made to do
28: All members in my family are very _________ of one another.
A. supported B. supporting C. support D. supportive
29: Diet and exercise are ________ important.
A. equal B. equalize C. equally D. equality
30: “That’s a lovely new dress, Jean,” said her mother.
A. Jean’s mother said she liked her dress.
B. Jean’s mother complimented her on the lovely new dress.
C. Jean’s mother wanted to buy a lovely new dress.
D. Jean’s mother told her to buy that lovely new dress.
31: It is believed that the man escaped in a stolen car.
A. The man is believed to have escaped in a stolen car.
B. The man believed to have escaped in a stolen car.
C. The man is believed to escape in a stolen car.
D. They believe that the man stole the car.
32: He last had his eyes tested ten months ago.
A. He has not had his eyes tested for ten months.
B. He had tested his eyes ten months before.
C. He had not tested his eyes for ten months then.
D. He didn’t have any tests on his eyes in ten months.
33: Please take a seat.
A. That’s right. B. Thank you very much.
C. You’re welcome. D. No seat for me.
34: My main responsibility is to _______ the garbage.
A. take away B. take off C. take over D. take out
35: I’m ________ at the next station.
A. getting in B. getting by C. getting down D. getting off
IV. ERROR RECOGNITION

36: The Japanese (A) lower their (B) eyes when they speak (C) a superior to show a gesture of (D) respect.
37: According to some social (A) studies, boys and girls are reported (B) maturing five years earlier (C) than
they did (D) 50 years ago.
38: In the United States, it is considered rude to stare (A), regardless (B) who (C) is looking at whom (D).
39: In many Western countries, a person who does (A) not maintain good eye contact is regarded as (B) being
a slight (C) suspicious, or (D) dishonest person.
40: The generational (A) differences are (B) sometimes even difficult (C) for parents to accept (D) than for
teachers.
V. GAP FILLING: Read the following passage. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to complete the
passage
Americans are usually tolerant of non-native speakers who have some trouble understanding English. But
they become annoyed when a person pretends to understand but does not really and then creates problems
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because of misunderstanding what was said. No one wants ‘soap’ when he asks for ‘soup’. So, if you do not
understand what is said to you, admit it and ask the person to repeat or explain.
It is quite rude to converse with a companion (41)_____ your native language and leave your American
friends standing there (42)_____ stupid because they cannot understand the conversation. They may also feel
that you are talking about them or saying something that you do not want them to hear. If you must use your
native language to explain something to a non-English-speaking companion, at least translate for your
American friends so that they do not feel left out.
You should learn a few more polite English (43)_____, and you will be ready to face the world of
Americans with confidence. The polite response to a (44)_____ about your looks or your words is ‘thank you’
– a smile and a nod is not enough. The response to ‘thank you’ is, of course, ‘You are welcome’. If someone
asks ‘How are you?’, do not give your medical history. But just say, ‘Fine, thanks. And you?’. What should
you say when someone sneezes? It may not seem (45)_____, but the correct response is ‘God bless you’.
41: A. in B. by C. with D. through

42: A. feeling B. feel C. to feel D. felt
43: A. words B. clauses C. expressions D. phrases
44: A. question B. compliment C. thanking D. praise
45: A. illogical B. impolite C. polite D. logical
VI. READING: Read the following passage, then answer the questions below by choosing A, B, C or D
The rules of etiquette in American restaurants depend upon a number of factors: the physical location of
the restaurant, e.g., rural or urban; the type of restaurant, e.g., informal or formal; and certain standards that
are more universal. In other words, some standards of etiquette vary significantly while other standards apply
almost anywhere. Learning the proper etiquette in a particular type of restaurant in a particular area may
sometimes require instruction, but more commonly it simply requires sensitivity and experience. For example,
while it is acceptable to read a magazine in a coffee shop, it is inappropriate to do the same in a more
luxurious setting. And, if you are eating in a very rustic setting it may be fine to tuck your napkin into your
shirt, but if you are in a sophisticated urban restaurant this behavior would demonstrate a lack of manners. It
is safe to say, however, that in virtually every restaurant it is unacceptable to discriminately throw your food
on the floor. The conclusion we can most likely draw from the above is that while the types and locations of
restaurants determine etiquette appropriate to them, some rules apply to all restaurants.
46: With what topic is this passage primarily concerned?

A. instruction in proper etiquette B. rules of etiquette
C. the importance of good manners D. variable and universal standards of etiquette
47: According to the passage, which of the following is a universal rule of etiquette?
A. not throwing food on the floor B. reading a magazine at a coffee shop
C. tucking a napkin in your shirt D. eating in rustic settings
48: What does the word “it” refer to?
A. knowing the type of restaurant B. sensitivity
C. learning the proper etiquette D. clear instruction
49: The word “manners” could best be replaced by which of the following?
A. experience B. character C. tact D. ceremony
50: Which of the following words is most similar to the meaning of “rustic”?
A. agricultural B. ancient C. unsophisticated D. urban
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SECTION A: (8 POINTS)
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is
pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions.
1. A. across B. signal C. polite D. contact
2. A. determine B. otherwise C. slightly D. goodbye
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the
position of the main stress in each of the following questions.
3. A. cultural B. actual C. dependent D. punishment
4. A. hurry B. follow C. survey D. approach
5. A. simply B. toward C. willing D. public
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions
6. X: “Write to me when you get home.” – Y: “…”
A. Good bye B. See you later C. Don’t worry D. I will
7. He usually gives his wife a hand with the ….
A. homework B. housework C. household D. domestic home
8. X: “Would you mind if I smoke?” – Y: “…”
A. I’d rather you didn’t B. Yes, please don’t C. Yes, please D. Mind you
9. It’s very rude to point … someone in many cultures.
A. at B. into C. out D. against
10. In group work, our class … into 8 groups.
A. divides B. is dividing C. divide D. is divided
11. They all want … an opportunity to study abroad.
A. to give B. giving C. being given D. to be given
12. Having more than one wife is not an … practice in my country.
A. accepting B. accepted C. acceptance D. accept
13. She said that she … the microbot for them in 2010.
A. invents B. had invented C. invented D. would invent
14. English, Maths and Science are … subjects in the school education system in England.
A. core B. secondary C. only D. previous
15. My younger sister is very … and she loves going out being with other people, but I am much quieter and
prefer to stay home.
A. noisy B. mischievous C. sociable D. independent
16. She … a famous artist design her clothes while she was in London.
A. had had B. has got C. had D. got
17. In my family, my mother is always the only person … very early in the morning and stay up very late at
night.
A. getting up B. to get up C. get up D. got up
18. The student … that he had cheated at exam.
A. denied B. told C. refused D. rejected
19. He said he had given the message to her ….
A. before two months B. three days ago
C. the previous Sunday D. the week previously
20. … many women of her age, she tried her best to balance her career and her children.
A. Alike B. The same C. Like D. Likely
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction
21. He has been writing to her many times this week but there is still no reply.
A B C D
22. The girl was received an award from the government for her contribution to the environment.
A B C D
23. My friend asked me to remind him not forget to revise for the test.
A B C D
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24. “Most of my students will never be late for class,” told the teacher.
A B C D
25. Nowadays most of the school material is written by English.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
26. You didn’t have to go to school on Saturday afternoon. It’s optional.
A. compulsory B. essential C. choosy D. dependent
27. They provide us with less information about the topic than we expected.
A. few B. little C. much D. more
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
28. There’re three terms in an academic year in England.
A. a schooling B. a social calendar C. a school year D. a scholarship
29. The state school system and the public or independent school system are the two main categories in the
school systems in England.
A. types B. things C. matters D. values
30. Regular practice will result in your good communication skills.
A. become B. cause C. help D. lead
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word for each of the blanks from 31 to 35.
In Turkey, meals are a (31) … affair, conversations are friendly and loud. The (32) … of the family of
honored guests is served first. It is good etiquette to insist the most senior is served first (33) … of you.
Asking for (34) … food is a compliment. If (35) … to a restaurant, Turkish dining etiquette has strict rules
that the one who extended the invitation must pay.
31. A. social B. society C. sociable D. socialize
32. A. members B. head C. household D. people
33. A. because B. regardless C. in spite D. instead
34. A. more B. another C. fewer D. many
35. A. taking B. taken C. take D. to take
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 40.
All of us have to work to earn a living ourselves and to help our family. However, we work not only
for material life but also for many other things. We are working to prove our ability. We feel self-confident
and proud because we are independent. Anyone who works is regarded as a useful member of society. We’re
working, that means we’re contributing to our country. Working helps us train our minds because we always
try our best to do the job. The better we work, the more money we earn and that encourages us to work
harder. Without working, a man’s life will be empty, purposeless and meaningless and it’s easy for him to do
wrongs.
36. Why should we work?
A. We have to B. It makes ourselves better
C. We are independent D. Our family need help
37. What can we get from work beside money?
A. good feelings B. nothing C. material D. many other important things
38. The word “regarded” in the passage is closest in meaning to …
A. named B. thought C. considered D. interpreted
39. “That” in the passage refers to ….
A. the more money we earn B. the hard work
C. our contribution to the country D. working
40. Without working, what’s one’s life like?
A. poorer B. boring C. easy D. better
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SECTION B: (2 POINTS)
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed
before it. Write your answers on your answer sheet.
1. People think that the man robbed the bank.
→ The man IS THOUGHT TO HAVE ROBBED THE BANK.
2. “Did you see that film on television on Saturday?” Susan asked me.
→ Susan ASKED ME IF/ WHETHER I HAD SEEN THAT FILM ON TELEVISION ON SATURDAY.
3. He worked out the answer. It was clever of him.
→ It was CLEVER OF HIM TO WORK OUT THE ANSWER.
4. Jane checked all the prices and then she bought the machine.
→ After having CHECKED ALL THE PRICES, JANE BOUGHT THE MACHINE.
5. People used oil-lamps years ago.
→ Oil-lamps WERE USED YEARS AGO.
II. In about 120 words, write a paragraph about THE REASONS WHY YOU STUDY ENGLISH. Write
your paragraph on your answer sheet.
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I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is
pronounced differently from that of the others.
1. A. increased B. landed C. decided D. rented
2. A. questions B. kidnaps C. belongs D. buys
II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose stress pattern is placed
differently from that of the others.
3. A. attract B. maintain C. suppose D. survey
4. A. obvious B. physical C. majority D. possible
III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
5. I will come and see you before I leave _________ the States.
A. to B. for C. in D. at
6. I always talk to my parents before ________ important decisions.
A. doing B. making C. taking D. giving
7. Diet and exercise are ___________ important.
A. equally B. equality C. equalize D. equal
8. Parents are _________ by law to send their children to work.
A. discouraged B. told C. obliged D. suggested
9. Chest pains can be a warning ________ of heart problem.
A. notice B. attention C. instance D. signal
10. In comparison with their American ________, young Asians are considered to be less romantic.
A. parts B. partnerships C. counterparts D. attitudes
11. He doesn’t like ____________; he prefers staying indoors to going out meeting friends.
A. socializing B. going C. meeting D. attending
12. He already knows he has a job so the interview is a _______________.
A. formal B. formally C. formalize D. formality
13. Whenever Helen comes to our office, she ________ to see the senior secretary.
A. has asked B. asks C. is asking D. is going to ask
14. There __________ many changes before the company _________ over last month.
A. has been/ took B. had been/ took C. had been/ was taken D. were/ took
15. Could you tell us ____________________________?
A. where was the student office
B. where is the student office
C. where the student office
D. where the student office is
16. - Mary: “ Would you mind not smoking here?” – Peter: “ ____________________.”
A. I’m so sorry. I’ll put it out
B. Sorry. I didn’t mean it
C. Oh, I’m sorry about the noise
D. Sorry, I’ll do it right away
17. Thomas: “ What an attractive hair style you have got, Mary!” – Mary: “ ______________.”
A. I don’t like your sayings
B. Thank you for your compliment
C. I don’t think so
D. Thank you very much. You are telling a lie, though
18. Just as I _________ her, I ____________ her.
A. saw/ waved B. saw/ was waving C. was seeing/ waved D. saw/ had waved
19. I’m sorry I _________ to you for so long.
A. did not write B. have not written C. had not written D. do not write
20. John _________ me if I was interested in any kind of sports.
A. wondered B. told C. said D. asked
21. She told the boys ___________ on the grass.
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A. do not play B. did not play C. not to play D. not playing

22. My bicycle ______________ last night.
A. was stolen B. stole C. steal D. stolen
23. Your essay is supposed _____________ in ink, not in pencil.
A. to write B. writing C. written D. to be written
IV. 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
24. Dad wanted to know that you had done your homework.
A B C D
25. When he landed at the airport, some reporters waited for him.
A B C D
26. The moment we will hear any news, we will call you.
A B C D
27. A language is considered dead when it no longer used for oral communication.
A B C D
28. Tom told that he would fix the car for you.
A B C D
V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is the closest in
meaning to each of the following questions.
29. “ Shall I bring you some tea?”, he said.
A. He offered to bring me some tea.
B. He asked if he should bring me some tea.
C. He told to bring me some tea.
D. He asked to bring me some tea.
30. “ Why don’t you go to see the doctor about your cough?” said Tom to his roommate.
A. Tom asked his roommate why he has not gone to see the doctor about his cough.
B. Tom said to his roommate why he did not go to see the doctor about his cough.
C. Tom suggested that his roommate should go to the doctor about his cough.
D. Tom advised his roommate going to the doctor about his cough.
31. People say that the President is seriously ill.
A. It was said that the President is seriously ill.
B. The President is said to have been seriously ill.
C. It is said that the President was seriously ill.
D. The President is said to be seriously ill.
32. The garage is going to repair the car for us next week.
A. We are going to repair the car next week.
B. We are going to have the car repaired next week.
C. Our car is going to repair next week.
D. We are going to get the car repair next week.
33. Maria came right after I left the house.
A. I had no sooner left the house than Maria came.
B. Maria came sooner than I left the house.
C. I left the house after Maria came.
D. I had hardly left the house than Maria came.
VI. 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.
34. Billy, come and give me a hand with cooking.
A. attempt B. prepare C. help D. be busy
35. Mark has two children to support from his first marriage.
A. protect B. assist C. defend D. provide for
VII. 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.
36. I have been rejected by all the universities I applied to.
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A. refused B. admitted C. declined D. denied

37. We got off the bus and walked to our house.
A. got on B. got into C. went into D. came in
VIII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
FAMILY LIFE IN THE UNITED STATES
By William Whipple
Family life in the United States is changing. Twenty- five years ago the housewife cleaned, cooked and cared
for children. She was the most important person in the home. The father earned the money for the family. He
was usually out working all day. He came home tired in the evening. So he did not see the children very
much, except on weekends. His work at home was usually outside in the yard. The cooking and the cleaning
were for women only.
These days, however, many women work outside the home. They can’t be at home with children all day.
They, too, come home tired in the evening. They don’t want spend the evening cooking dinner. They don’t
have time to clean the house and wash the clothes. So who is going to take care of the children now? Who is
going to do the housework?
For every family the answer to this question may be different. But usually the wife doesn’t have to do all
the work herself. Today she can get help. One kind of help is the day-care center. Mothers can leave their
children at these centers during the day. Then they are free to go to work. Most children enjoy these centers.
There are toys and games and other children to play with.
Another kind of help may come from the company of a woman works for. The company may allow her to
work part-time. That way, she can earn some money. But she can also be with her children part of the day.
But the most important help a woman can get is from her husband. Today, many men share the housework
with their wives. In these families, the men clean the kitchen and do the laundry. On some nights, the wife
may cook dinner. On other nights it may be the husband. They may both go shopping and they may clean the
house together. The husband may also spend more time at home with the children. Some men may stop
working for a while or work only part-time. For these men there is a new word: the “househusband”. In the
United States more and more men are becoming househusbands every year.
These changes in the home mean changes in the family. Fathers can be closer to their children because they
are at home more. They can learn to understand their children better. Husbands and wives may also find
changes in their marriage. They, too, may have a better understanding of each other.
38. This passage is about ________________.

A. housewives
B. American men
C. how more American women are working
D. how family life in America is changing
39. Twenty- five years ago most women _______________________.
A. were housewives B. had no children
C. worked outside D. did not have to do housework
40. In those days men _____________________.
A. spent a lot of time with their children
B. worked with the children all day
C. saw their children in the evenings and on weekends
D. never saw the children
41. Today there are __________________________
A. more housewives B. more women working outside the home
C. not as many women working D. no jobs for women
42. Day-care centers help __________________.
A. women with the housework B. housewives
C. with cooking and cleaning D. working mothers with their children
43. Some mothers work part-time __________________.
A. so they can earn more money
B. so they can be with their children
C. because they have no time
D. because they don’t like their work
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44. Househusbands ______________________.

A. earn a lot of money
B. do not do any housework
C. do the housework and take care of the children
D. are unusual in the United States
45. These changes in the American home may _____________________.
A. improve mutual understanding between husbands and wives
B. cause problems for a marriage
C. not happen
D. be easy for the family
IX. 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 blank
Wedding Traditions In The World
Throwing the bouquet, the couple’s first dance and the cutting of the cake - these are all wedding
traditions that most Americans know and love. Other countries too have their own wedding customs.
In Scotland, to celebrate the happiest day in a woman’s life, friends and relatives of the bride will
show (46)_____ by putting every nasty thing such as: curdled milk, dead fish, spoiled food, tar, sauces, mud,
flour, sausages into a bucket and throwing it over her. The Scots believe that if a couple can withstand this,
their marriage can withstand anything.
In the Congo, if you want to (47) ______ someone’s wedding just hire a comedian. In order for the
marriage to be taken seriously the bride and groom are not allowed to smile throughout the (48) ______
ceremony.
In Sweden, whenever either the bride or groom leaves their table to use the bathroom, (49) _____ gets
kissed…a lot. If the groom has to go, then every male in the reception will get a chance to kiss the bride and
vice versa.
In Germany, the guests bring the bride and groom new dishes as gifts and then they smash them. ( 50)
______ the noise scares away evil spirits.
46. A. feeling B. loving C. affection D. merry

47. A. ruin B. break C. hold D. damage
48. A. total B. entire C. all D. full
49. A. another B. other C. others D. the other
50. A. Actually B. Truly C. Supposedly D. Certainly
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I. PHONETICS: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others
1: A. laughed B. weighed C. helped D. missed
2: A. cooks B. loves C. spends D. joins
II. STRESS: Choose the word which has stress pattern different from the others
3: A. enjoy B. project C. knowledge D. social
4: A. academically B. university C. experience D. opportunity
III. WORD FORM, WORD CHOICE, SPEAKING & GRAMMAR

5: I am reading this novel. By the time you come back from work I ___________
A. shall finish B. shall have finished C. will finish D. have finished
6: Diet and exercise are ________ important.
A. equal B. equalize C. equality D. equally
7: He was very shy and found it difficult to make eye _______.
A. contact B. exchange C. communication D. link
8: She told the boys _______ on the grass.
A. do not play B. did not play C. not playing D. not to play
9: He already knows he has a job so the interview is a ___________.
A. formalize B. formally C. formal D. formality
10: A: "Would you mind closing the door?"
B: "_______ "
A. True enough. B. Don’t mention it. C. Close it now! D. Not at all!
11: Since the end of the 20th century, English _________ the most widely used language around the world.
A. had become B. has become C. became D. becomes
12: Jason asked me _______ me the book the day before.
A. who gave B. who has given C. who had given D. who would give
13: Mr. Gibbon usually drinks mineral water, but in this party he ___________ champagne.
A. drinks B. has drunk C. is drinking D. will drink
14: Lucy: “You look really nice in that red sweater!” Sue: “______”
A. How dare you? B. Thank you. C. I’m afraid so. D. Don’t mention it.
15: I am not _______ my day off just to go shopping with Jane.
A. worrying B. losing C. trusting D. sacrificing
16: Emily said that her teacher _______ to London _______.
A. had gone / the next day B. went / tomorrow
C. would go / the next day D. will go / tomorrow
17: Skiing holds no _______ for me.
A. attraction B. attractive C. attract D. attractiveness
18: She heard footsteps _______ from behind.
A. walking B. going C. approaching D. clapping
IV. GAP FILLING:

Etiquette, pronounced EHT uh keht, is a code of behavior that helps people get along with one another. Some
people think of it as a set of rigid rules (19)_____ such subjects as the proper dress for a party, the
organization of a wedding, or the setting of a dinner table. But etiquette deals with a much wider (20)_____ of
behavior-everything from being a guest to (21)_____ your nose, riding an elevator to writing a letter.
Each culture has its own system of etiquette. Behavior considered proper in one culture may be considered
improper in (22)_____. In Japan, for example, people take (23)_____ their shoes before entering a house. In
the United States, guests might be regarded as impolite if they removed their shoes.
19: A. relating B. concerning C. mentioning D. connecting
20: A. quantity B. field C. area D. range
21: A. breathing B. keeping C. blowing D. cleaning
22: A. another B. other C. one another D. the other
23: A. up B. out C. on D. off
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V. READING 1:
Ever since humans have inhabited the earth, they have made use of various forms of communication.
Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral speech. When there is a
language barrier, communication is accomplished through sign language in which motions stand for letters,
words, and ideas. Tourists, the deaf and the mute have had to resort to this form of expression. Many of these
symbols of the whole words are very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally; spelling, however,
cannot.
Body language transmits ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally. A
wink can be a way of flirting or indicating that the party is only joking. A nod signifies approval, while
shaking the head indicates a negative reaction. Other forms of nonlinguistic language can be found in Braille
(a system of raised dots read with the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals. Road maps and
picture signs also guide, warn, and instruct people. While verbalization is the most common form of language,
other systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings.
24: What does the word “signify” in the passage most closely mean?
A. identify B. define C. mean D. suggest
25: Which form other than oral speech would be the most commonly used among blind people?
A. Braille B. Signal language C. Body language D. Picture signs
26: How many different forms of communication are mentioned here?
A. 9 B. 11 C. 7 D. 5
27: The word “wink” in the second paragraph means most nearly the same as ____.
A. shake the head from side to side B. close one eye briefly
C. close two eyes briefly D. nod the head up and down
28: People need to communicate in order to ______.
A. express thoughts and feelings B. keep from reading with their fingertips
C. create language barriers D. be picturesque and exact
29: Which of the following is not true?
A. Braille is a system of raised dots read with the fingertips.
B. Smoke signals are forms of linguistic language.
C. Thoughts and feelings are generally expressed in the form of oral speech.
D. Oral speech is the most common form of language.
30: What would be the best title for the passage?
A. Verbal form of communication B. Sign language
C. Body language D. Various forms of communication
VI. ERROR RECOGNITION

31: He (A) never goes (B) home before (C) he will finish (D) his work.
32: That is such (A) a fantastic (B) story that anybody (C) would like to read (D).
33: I will (A) never forget (B) what has he (C) done for me (D).
VII. READING 2:
British society is considered to be divided into three main groups of classes - the upper class, the middle
class, and the lower or working class. This is known as the class system and it is important to know
something about it, if you mean to understand British people and society. Most British people grow up with
a deep knowledge and understanding of the class system even if they are not very conscious of it. As a
result, more people know which class they belong to and are able to tell which class other people come from
by the way they speak, the kind of clothes they wear, their interests and hobbies or even the type of food
they eat.
Social class is not only about behaviour and attitudes. For example, although many upper-class people are
rich and may own a lot of land, having a lot of money does not necessarily make a person one member of the
upper class. It is also important to come from a particular kind of family, have friends who are considered
suitable, have been to a certain type of private school and speak with the right kind of accent. There are people
who are poor but do not think of themselves as working class because their family background, education,
political opinions, etc. are basically different from those of most working-class people. Many people do not
like the class system but it is impossible to pretend that these differences do not exist or that British people do
not sometimes form opinions in this way.
34: According to the passage, you cannot judge an Englishman’s social class by_________
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A. the way he speaks B. where he was born C. the interests he has D. the clothes he wears
35: The idea of the class system in Britain _________
A. is regarded as a long custom B. exists only in the mind of foreigners
C. is now under severe attack D. is deeply rooted in the British people
36: What does the word “conscious” in the passage most closely mean?
A. understanding B. knowing C. aware D. realizing
37: If an Englishman has much money, __________
A. he is not likely to be from the upper class B. he may buy an upper-class title with the money
C. he belongs to the middle class D. he must be a member of the upper class
38: What does the second paragraph mainly discuss?
A. Today many British people do not like the class system.
B. Many poor people do not consider themselves.
C. An Englishman’s social class is determined by many factors.
D. Many rich people do not belong to the upper class.
39: What does the word “basically” in the passage most closely mean?
A. urgently B. intensely C. essentially D. strongly
40: Which of the following is true?
A. All poor people belong to lower class.
B. Many people support the class system.
C. Social class is only about behavior and attitudes.
D. Most British people understand the class system.
41: What would be the best title for the passage?
A. Social Class in Britain B. An Unequal Society
C. Information about Britain D. British People and Society
VIII. TRANSFORMATION 1: Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following
question.
42: "Why don’t you ask the teacher for help?" Peter asked me.
A. Peter recommended me not to ask the teacher for help.
B. Peter advised me to ask the teacher for help.
C. Peter told me the reason why I did not ask the teacher for help.
D. Peter suggested that he should ask the teacher for help.
43: The last time I went to the museum was a year ago.
A. A year ago, I often went to the museum.
B. I have not been to the museum for a year.
C. At last I went to the museum after a year.
D. My going to the museum lasted a year.
44: This is the first time I have attended such an enjoyable wedding party.
A. I had the first enjoyable wedding party.
B. I have never attended such an enjoyable wedding party before.
C. My attendance at the first wedding party was enjoyable.
D. The first wedding party I attended was enjoyable.
IX. TRANSFORMATION 2: Choose the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the
following questions
45: She is a famous author. She is also an influential political commentator.
A. She is not only a famous author but also an influential political commentator.
B. She likes writing famous books and commenting on politics.
C. She writes famous books, but she does not know much about politics
D. She is neither a famous author nor a political commentator.
46: I had to do my homework. I could not help my mother with the washing-up.
A. It was impossible for me to do my homework although my mother helped me with the washing-up.
B. Because I was busy doing my homework, I could not help my mother with the washing-up.
C. I could not help my mother with the washing-up though I finished my homework.
D. I could not do my homework because I had to help my mother with the washing-up.
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X. SYNONYM: Choose the word that is CLOSEST in meaning with the underlined word in the
47: Around 150BC, the Greek astronomer Hipparchus developed a system to classify stars according to
brightness.
A. shine B. record C. categorize D. diversify
48: We can use either verbal or non-verbal forms of communication.
A. using speech B. using facial expressions
C. using gestures D. using verbs
XI. ANTONYM: Choose the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning with the underlined words in the
49: There are some social situations where smaller non-verbal signals are more appropriate.
A. necessary B. suitable C. unsuitable D. unnecessary
50: A wife should maintain her beauty and attractiveness after marriage.
A. neglect B. keep C. protect D. care
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UNIT 4: SCHOOL EDUCATION SYSTEM

A. VOCABULARY:
I. Word form:
1. Over 600 workers were made ____compulsorily_ redundant. (compulsory)
2. You have to do well ____academically____ to get into medical school. (academic)
3. There is a growing economic _division__ between the north and south of the country. (divide)
4. ___Separation__ from family and friends made me very lonely. (separate)
5. You have the ___freedom____ to come and go as you please. (free)
6. The search was carried out ___systematically___. (system)
7. Students should aim to become more __independent___ of their teachers. (depend)
8. There has been a lot of ___publicity___ for this film. (public)
9. Can you give me some ___information__ about evening classes in English, please? (inform)
10. The college attracts students of all ____nationalities__. (nation)

1. The national _______ is a program of study in all the main subjects that children aged 5 to 16 in state
schools must follow.
A. syllabus B. course C. plan D. curriculum
2. Your parents will have to _________ your tuition fees.
A. make B. do C. pay D earn
3. Children need to be _________ on the dangers of drug-taking.
A. educate B. educating C. education D. educated
4. Our relationship was based on mutual _________________.
A. dependence B. depend C. dependent D. depending
5. Schooling is ________ for all English children from the age of 5 to 16.
A. important B. compulsory C. extend D. requiring
6. The students return in October for the start of the new _____year.
A. academic B. schooling C. beginning D. semester
7. The festival is heavily ________ on sponsorship for its success.
A. depending B. dependence C. dependent D. dependently
8. Children living in inner-city areas may be __________ disadvantaged.
A. educational B. educated C. educating D. educationally
9. Does the bank charge a (n)______ for setting up the account?
A. ticket B. payment C. fee D. expense
10. Cuba gained ________ from Spain in 1898.
A. independent B. dependent C. independence D. independently
11. Women ________ 56% of the student numbers.
A. take B. contain C. consist D. make up
12. The teacher divided the class ________ four groups.
A. by B. into C. to D. from
13. Each term is separated by a one-week _______ called half term.
A. off B. break C. long D. period
14. The homeless couple ________ at last in finding a flat to rent.
A. enabled B. managed C. succeeded D. reached
15. Clearing the weeds from the churchyard was a harder _______ than the children had imagined it would
be.
A. task B. service C. work D. deed
16. After the flood, there were many schemes to ________ money to help the homeless.
A. rise B. raise C. arise D. charity
17. I absolutely _______ with everything that has been said.
A. accept B. agree C. admit D. approve
18. At the language school, each student is assigned to his or her own _____________.
A. tutor B. professor C. staff D. director
19. You can’t smoke in here. It’s _______ the law.
A. according B. anti C. opposite D. against
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20. _________ what most people say about him, he has a very good sense of humor.
A. Contrary to B. Against C. Opposite to D. Opposing
B. READING:
Exercise 1:
Although most universities in the United States are on a semester system, which offers classes in the
fall and spring; some schools observe a quarter system comprised of fall, winter, spring and summer quarters.
The academic year, September to June, is divided into three quarters of eleven weeks each beginning in
September, January and March: the summer quarter, June to August, is composed of shorter sessions of
varying length. Students may take advantage of the opportunity to study year round by enrolling in all four
quarters. Most students begin their programs in the fall quarter but they may enter at the beginning of any of
the other quarter.
1. Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?
A. Universities in the United States B. The Academic Year
C. The Quarter System D. The Semester System
2. How many terms are there in a quarter system?
A. Four regular terms and one summer term
B. Three regular terms and one summer term
C. Two regular terms and two summer terms
D. One regular and four summer terms.
3. A semester system _______________.
A. has eleven- week sessions
B. is not very popular in the United States.
C. gives students the opportunity to study year round
D. has two major sessions a year
4. When may students begin studying in a school that uses a quarter system?
A. September
B. Summer semester only
C. At the beginning of any quarter
D. At the beginning of the academic year
5. Where would this passage most probably be found?
A. In a college catalog for a university in the United States.
B. In a general guide to colleges and universities in the United States.
C. In an American newspaper
D. In a dictionary published in the United States.
Exercise 2:
If you want to (1) ________ your best in an exam, you should be relaxed and so one of the best things to do
is to take regular (2) ______ even if they are only for a few minutes. During revision time, you should (3)
______ sometime off to go for a walk or play your (4) ______ sport. It is a mistake to (5) _______ all
physical activities. Exercise can (6) ________ you to relax. You should (7) ______ at least twenty minutes
doing something different every day. Parents don’t like it when their teenage children spend (8) _______ on
the phone, but, in fact, (9) ______ to a friend is very good for you; parents think that children are (10) ______
time and money; but research says talking to friends gives you a chance to relax, and this will make the time
you spend studying more effective.
1. A. make B. do C. go D. write
2. A. breaks B. holidays C. trips D. pauses
3. A. use B. spend C. give D. take
4. A. best B. nicest C. popular D. favorite
5. A. give up B. give away C. give in D. give out
6. A. make B. help C. get D. able
7. A. waste B. use C. spend D. relax
8. A. days B. minutes C. times D. hours
9. A. communicating B. telling C. chatting D. saying
10. A. wasting B. losing C. spending D. missing
Exercise 3:
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In 1988, for the first time in British history, a National Curriculum was introduced. The National
Curriculum tells pupils which subjects they have to study, what they must learn and when they have to take
assessment tests.
Between the ages of 14 and 16, pupils study for their GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education)
exams. Pupils must take English Language, Maths and Science for GCSE, as well as a half GCSE in a foreign
language and Technology. In addition, they must also be taught Physical Education, Religious Education and
Sex Education, although they do not take exams in these subjects.
At the age of 16, pupils can leave school. If pupils stay on, they usually. take A (Advanced) levels, AS
(Advanced Supplementary) level or GNVQs (Greater National Vocational Qualifications). It is quite common
to combine, for example, two A levels with one AS level, or one A level with one GNVQ.
Pupils taking A levels study traditional subjects, such as French, Physics or History. To go to university,
pupils usually need two or three A levels.
AS levels are the same standard as A levels, but only half of the content: AS level German pupils take the A-
level German language exam, but do not take the A-level German Literature exam.
GNVQs are vocational qualifications. Pupils usually take on GNVQ in subjects such as Business, Leisure
and Tourism, Manufacturing, and Art and Design. One GVNQ (at advanced level) is equal to two A levels.
1. Britain began to have a National Curriculum……...
A. one hundred years ago B. in the nineteenth century
C. in 1898 D. in 1988
2. Which of the following subjects do British students NOT take exams in?
A. Science B. Physical Education
C. Maths D. English Language
3. Pupils need…………A levels to continue to study at university.
A. one or two B. two or three C. four or five D. five or six
4. Which of the following subjects do pupils NOT take on GNVQ in?
A. German Literature B. Business
C. Art and Design D. Manufacturing
5. Pupils normally study for their GCSE between the ages of…… .
A. 12 and 14 B. 14 and 16
C. 15 and 17 D. 16 and 18
Exercise 4:
The relationship (1)………students and teachers is less formal in the USA (2)………….. in many other
countries, especially at the college level. American college students do not stand up when their teacher (3)
…….. the room. Students are generally encouraged to ask questions in class, to stop in the professor’s office
(4)………extra help, and to phone if they are absent· and need an assignment. Most teachers allow students
to enter class late or leave early, if(5)……... . (6)………..the lack of formality, students are still expected to
be polite to their teacher and fellow classmates. When students want to ask questions, they usually (7)
…………a hand and wait to be called on. When the teacher or a student is speaking to the class, it is rude to
begin whispering to (8)………classmate. When a test is being given, talking to a classmate is not only rude
(9)………also risky. (10)………American teachers consider that students who are talking to each other
during a test are cheating.
1. A. among B. between C. in D. of
2. A. than B. as C. to D. from
3. A. comes B. goes C. enters D. gets
4. A. to B. of C. with D. for
5. A. necessary B. need C. necessity D. necessarily
6. A. Despite B. Although C. Because D. Because of
7. A. lift B. rise C. raise D. give
8. A. others B. other C. other’s D. another
9. A. but B. and C. as D. or
10.A. Almost B. Most C. Most of D. The most
Exercise 5:
The United States does not have a national university, but the idea has been around for quite some
time. George Washington first recommended the idea to Congress; he even selected an actual site in
Washington, D.C., and then left an endowment for the proposed national university continued to receive the
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support of various US presidents, and philanthropist, Andrew Carnegie pursued the cause at the beginning of
the president century. Although the original idea has not yet been acted upon, it continues to be proposed in
bills before Congress.
1. According to the passage, the national university of the United States:
A. has been around for a while
B. does not exist.
C. is a very recent idea
D. is an idea that developed during the present century.
2. Look at the word “he” in the passage, which word or phrase that “he” refers to:
A. Congress B. the idea C. George Washington D. Actual site
3. The passage indicates that George Washington did not do which of the following?
A. he suggested the concept for a national university to Congress.
B. He chose a location for the national university.
C. He left money in his will for a national university.
D. He succeeded in establishing a national university.
4. Which of the following is not mentioned in the passage about Andrew Carnegie?
A. He was interested in doing charity work and good deeds for the public.
B. He was a member of Congress.
C. He was interested in the idea of a national university.
D. He was active in the early twentieth century.
5. The pronoun “it” refers to:
A. the cause B. the beginning of the present century.
C. the original idea. D. Congress
C. LANGUAGE FOCUS:
I. PHONETICS: Choose the word whose underlined and bold part is pronounced differently from the
others
1. A. state B. stage C. educate D. national
2. A. compulsory B. usually C. subject D. public
3. A. academic B. maths C. April D. January
4. A. stage B. geography C. language D. age
5. A. September B. state C. arts D. physical
6. A. plays B. days C. says D. ways
7. A. decision B. seclusion C. occasion D. tension
8. A. noon B. food C. foot D. moon
9. A. tooth B. threat C. smooth D. breath
10. A. round B. wound C. count D. sound
II. STRESS: Choose the word that has the stress different from that of the others
1. A. nursery B. general C. primary D. dividing
2. A. history B. September C. usually D. educate
3. A. national B. attention C. assistance D. consider
4. A. obvious B. impolite C. formally D. separate
5. A. December B. example C. physical D. tradition
6. A. develop B. romantic C. appearance D. different
7. A. parallel B. dependent C. probably D. restaurant
8. A. informal B. actually C. confident D. sacrifice
9. A. possible B. suitable C. October D. patient
10. A. recently B. perfectly C. summary D. accepting
III. GRAMMAR: PASSIVE VOICE

S + V + O
 O + BE + V3 (by + S)
Ex: He broke the glass.

S V O
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 The glass was broken (by him).

O be V3 by S
BE +V3 chia theo tenses:
Simple Continuous Perfect Modal
Am/are/is V3 Am/are/is Have/has Will/may/can/
BEING V3 BEEN V3 BE V3
Were/ was V3 Were/was Had Would/might/
BEING V3 BEEN V3 Could BE V3
Examples:
1. She did her exercises.  Her exercises were done.
2. She was doing her exercises.  Her exercises were being done.
3. She has done her exercises.  Her exercises have been done.
4. She will do her exercises.  Her exercises will be done.
5. She had to do her exercises.  Her exercises had to be done.
6. She is going to do her exercises. Her exercises are going to be done.
Notes:
1. Adv of place + by + O + adv of time
2. Sentence with two clauses (say / think / consider/ believe / expect / report / rumour…)
S1 + say/.... (that) + S2 + V (MĐ2)
Cách 1:  It is / was + said................ + (that) + MĐ2

Cách 2a:  S2 + be + said........ + TO-inf (Vo của MĐ2 ) ( nếu 2 Mđ cùng tenses)
Cách 2b: S2 + be + saiD..+ TO have V3 (nếu 2 MĐ khác tenses)
Ex1: People say that he is the richest man in the town. (2 Mđ cùng tenses)
C1  It is said that he is the richest man in the town.
C2a He is said to be the richest man in the town.
Ex2: People say that he was the richest man in the town.
C1 It is said that he was the richest man in the town.
C2bHe is said to have been the richest man in the town.
3. Causative form:
S + HAVE + O1 (chỉ người) + bare inf + O2 (chỉ sự việc / vật)
 S + HAVE + O2 + PP + (by + O1)
Ex1: I had Mary type this letter for me.
Ex2: I had this letter written by Mary.

1. The murderer _________ by the police yet.
A. hasn’t been found B. hasn’t found
C. found D. wasn’t found
2. _________ Philip __________ yet?
A. Has/ been seen B. Did/ see
C. Has/ seen D. Was/ seen
3. The injured player _________ off the field.
A. was being carried B. carried
C. was carrying D. carry
4. He ________ at the Ajax Company.
A. is employing B. employed
C. employing D. is employed
5. My bicycle __________ last night.
A. was stolen B. was stealing
C. stolen D. stole
6. I __________ with you on that subject.
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A. agree B. am agreed
C. am agreeing D. agreeing
7. Many US automobiles _________ in Detroit, Michigan.
A. manufacture B. are manufactured
C. are manufacturing D. have manufactured
8. Vitamin C ________ by the human body.
A. absorbs easily B. is easily absorbing
C. absorbed easily D. is easily absorbed
9. The rescuers _________ for their bravery.
A. were praised B. praised
C. were praising D. praising
10. How _________ your leg _______?
A. did/ break B. was/ broken
C. do/ break D. was/ broke
11. She _________ a prize.
A. gives B. gave
C. will give D. will be given
12. Your hands ___________ before meals.
A. must wash B. wash
C. washed D. must be washed
13. I _________ the washing up by my sister.
A. am often made to do B. often make to do
C. am often made do D. often made to do
14. Old men __________ with respect by children.
A. should be treated B. should treat
C. should be treat D. treated
15. Something funny _________ in class yesterday.
A. happened B. was happened
C. happens D. is happened
16. The child’s arm was swollen because he _________ by a bee.
A. stung B. had been stung
C. had stung D. sting
17. Why don’t you have your leg __________?
A. test B. to test
C. tested D. testing
18. This shop is said _________ last year.
A. be bought B. to be bought
C. to have been bought D. have been bought
19. He is said __________ intelligent.
A. to be B. he is
C. be D. being
20. That house _________.
A. isn’t going be bought B. isn’t going to buy
C. isn’t going to be bought D. isn’t gone to buy
Exercise 2:
1. That little girl is said _______ after by her neighbor.
A. to be looked B. to have been looked
C. to look D. looking
2. _________________________ yet?
A. Has the report been written B. Has the report written
C. Did the report write D. Was the report written
3. The manager had his car _______ last week.
A. to be repaired B. repaired
C. was repaired D. to repair
4. __________________ last term?
A. Did this tractor buy B. were the tractor bought
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C. Has this tractor bought D. was the tractor bought

5. The World War II _________ in 1939.
A. were occurred B. was occurred
C. occurs D. occurred
6. Today, many childhood diseases _________ by early immunization.
A. is prevented B. prevent
C. are preventing D. can be prevented
7. Tom was thought ________ an accident when he travelled to Paris
A. to have had B. to have
C. had D. to be had
8. Renoir’s paintings ________ masterpieces all over the world.
A. had considered B. are considering
C. consider D. are considered
9. Last night the tornado swept through Rockville. It ________ everything in its paths.
A. had been destroyed B. was destroyed
C. was being destroyed D. destroyed
10. She _________ the last bus because she had some letters _________.
A. missed/to type B. have been missed/were typed
C. was missed/typing D. had been missed/typed
11. Whether you got on studying the project or not, it __________to me.
A. didn’t matter B. wasn’t matter
C. isn’t matter D. doesn’t matter
12. The meeting _________ two hours then it ___________.
A. was lasted/stopped B. lasts/stopped
C. is lasted/stops D. lasted/stopped
13. John ___________ to have finished his work before dead line.
A. believes B. is believing
C. is believed D. believed
14. The teacher made us ________a lot of homework because the final exam was coming.
A. do B. to do C. to be done D. have been done
15. The president___________ seriously ill.
A. is being said B. is said for being
C. is said D. is said to be
16. The new bridge________ by the end of last month.
A. designed B. had designed
C. had been designed D. would be designed
17. He wants an article ________.
A. to write B. being written
C. to be written D. writing
18. That building _________ down.
A. will have to be pulled B. will being pulled
C. will pull D. will have to pull
19. This room ______ for ages.
A. hasn’t been used B. hasn’t used
C. hadn’t been used D. hadn’t used
20. Fruit ________ now.
A. has to pick up B. has to be picked up
C. had to be picked up D. had to pick up
Exercise 3: Rewrite the following sentences, using passive voice

1/ Charles Dickens wrote “Oliver Twist”.
 “Oliver Twist” was written by Charles Dickens.
2/ They are building a new school in the village.
 A new school is being built in the village.
3/ Dust and smoke pollute the air in cities.
The air in cities is polluted by dust and smoke.
4/ No one has seen him anywhere this week.
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He hasn’t been seen anywhere this week.

5/ They are going to build a new bridge across this river.
A new bridge is going to be built across this river.
6/ We have already done our homework.
Our homework has already been done.
7/ They have moved nothing in your room since they sent you to the hospital.
Nothing in your room has been moved since you were sent to the hospital.
8/ Has anyone ever taught you how to behave?
Have you ever been taught how to behave?
9/ Who is going to correct these exercises?
By whom are these exercises going to be corrected?
10/ Does the dog’s barking annoy you every night?
Are you annoyed by the dog’s barking every night?
11/ We are having some men paint the house at the moment.
We are having the house painted at the moment.
12/ They considered the campaign to have failed.
The campaign was considered to have failed.
13/ Rick was having Mr. Pike cut his hair when John called.
Rick was having his hair cut when John called.
14/ Years ago people believed that the earth was flat. (2 ways)
Years ago it was believed that the earth was flat.
Years ago the earth was believed to be flat.
15/ They say that the doctor has made a serious mistake. (2 ways)
It is said that the doctor has made a serious mistake.
The doctor is said to have made a serious mistake.
16/ People believe that he was killed in the air crash. (2 ways)
It is believed that he was killed in the air crash.
He is believed to have been killed in the air crash.
17/ People saw him go out of the city.
He was seen to go out of the city.
18/ I heard my roommate singing in the kitchen.
 My roommate was heard singing in the kitchen.
19/ The teacher made us do all the homework.
We were made to do all homework.
20/ Will she deliver the message?
Will the message be delivered?
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SAMPLE TEST 2
I/Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others:
1. A. pages B. lives C. goes D. comes
2. A. blushes B. enemies C. taxes D. flashes
3. A. offered B. bathed C. missed D. borrowed
II/ Choose the word which has stress different from that of the others:
4. A. diversity B. partnership C. assistance D. compulsory
5. A. environment B. primary C. educate D. confidence
III/ Mistake correction:

6/ After driving for twenty miles, he suddenly realized that he has been driving in the wrong direction.
A B C D
7/ Jane said she would borrow me her new movie camera if I wanted to use it on my trip to Europe.
A B C D
8/ Smokers warned not to smoke in bed because of the potential danger.
A B C D
9/ Peter refused telling us the reason why he didn’t come to the class meeting last week.
A B C D
10/ The progress made in space travel for the early 1960s is remarkable.
A B C D
IV/Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence:
11/ Our neighbor has just got the local firm _______ the garage.
A. built B. to build C. build D. building
12/ This course is supposed ________ 6 months.
A. to last B. lasting C. to be lasted D. last
13/ The walls are covered _______ moss.
A. by B. with C. in D. on
14/ Another passenger came in and ______ that seat was taken.
A. ask if B. asked if C. said if D. told if
15/ My friend ______ to me she has just bought a new dress.
A. tells B. says C. told D. said
16/ We do not whistle or clap our hands to get the person’s __________.
A. attention B. attend C. attentive D. attentively
17/ Pointing at someone is usually considered _______________.
A. rudely B. rudeness C. rude D. ruder
18/ The ________ year in England is divided into three terms.
A. primary B. academic C. compulsory D. secondary
19/ The national _________ is set by the government and must be followed by in all state schools.
A. category B. system C. curriculum D. subjects
20/ The ________ school system is paid for by the state.
A. independent B. public C. dependent D. state
V/ Choose the correct sentence among A, B, C or D which has the same meaning as the given one:
21/ “Leave my house now or I’ll call the police” shouted the lady to the man.
A. The lady threatened to call the police if the man didn’t leave her house.
B. The lady said that she would call the police if the man didn’t leave her house.
C. The lady told the man that she would call the police if he didn’t leave her house.
D. The lady informed the man that she would call the police if he didn’t leave her house.
22/ “Why don’t you ask her?”, the man said.
A. The man suggested to ask her.
B. The man told to ask her.
C. The man advised me to ask her.
D. The man ordered me to ask her.
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23/ The teacher asked Tom to repeat what Tom had just said.
A. “Will you please repeat what Tom said?” the teacher asked.
B. “Please repeat what you have just said, Tom” said the teacher.
C. “Please repeat what I have just told you, Tom”, the teacher asked
D. “Would you mind repeating what I have just said?” said the teacher.
24/ They are building a new school in the village.
A. A new school has been built in the village.
B. The building of a new school in the village has just finished.
C. A new school is built in the village.
D. A new school is being built in the village.
25/ “I was at home last night”, he said.
A. He said that he was at home last night.
B. He told me that he had been at home the previous night.
C. He said that he has been at home last night.
D. He said that he was at home the night before.
VI/ Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following
passage:
At last it is here: tomorrow is the exam day. There is no more homework to do; you have done lots of
(26) _________ and you have had plenty of useful practice with past papers. You have finished the (27)
________. So what should you do now? Probably the least advisable course of (28) ________ would be to
carry on studying late into the night, trying (29) _______ to learn things you should have learned long ago and
(30) ________ in the morning with an awful headache.
A far better idea is to practise, (31) ______ a singer or a musician does, what you already know. In order
not to feel (32) ______ the next day, go to bed early and get up at your usual (33) _______. You may be a
little bit (34) ______ but that is probably just a (35) ______ of your determination to do well in the exam.
26. A. review B. revision C. revise D. reference
27. A. course B. class C. lesson D. lecture
28. A. act B. action C. activity D. acting
29. A. strongly B. absolutely C. desperately D. passionately
30. A. waking B. awaking C. getting D. awakening
31. A. like B. similar C. as D. alike
32. A. sleep B. asleep C. sleeping D. sleepy
33. A. time B. hour C. day D. moment
34. A. excited B. nervous C. upset D. uneasy
35. A. sign B. signal C. warning D. gesture
VII/ Read the passage and then choose the best answer:
Many people now think that teachers give pupils too much homework. They say that it is unnecessary for
children to work at home in their free time. Moreover, they argue that most teachers do not properly plan the
homework tasks they give to pupils. The result is that pupils have to repeat tasks which they have already
done at school.
Recently in Greece many parents complained about the difficult homework which teachers gave to their
children. The parents said that most of the homework was a waste of time, and they wanted to stop it. Spain
and Turkey are two countries which stopped homework recently. In Denmark, West Germany and several
countries in Europe, teachers can not set homework at weekends. In Holland, teachers allow pupils to stay at
school to do their homework. The children are free to help one another. Similar arrangements also exist in
some British schools.
Most people agree that homework is unfair. A pupil who can do his homework in a quiet and comfortable
room is in a much better position than a pupil who does his homework in a small, noisy room with the
television on. Some parents help their children with their homework. Other parents take no interest at all in
their children’s homework.
It is important, however, that teachers talk to parents about homework. A teacher should suggest suitable
tasks for parents to do with their children. Parents are often better at teaching their own children.
36. According to the writer, many parents would like their children to have ___________
A. more homework B. homework but with a reasonable quantity
C. less homework D. no homework
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37. According to many parents, a lot of homework has been planned _______________.
A. well B. carefully C. suitably D. improperly
38. In which countries do pupils not have to do homework?
A. Greece B. Holland C. Denmark D. Turkey
39. Pupils in some British schools ________________.
A. do homework together at school
B. don’t have to do homework at weekends
C. don’t have to do any homework at all
D. have to do a lot of homework
40. Teachers advise parents ______________.
A. how to work together with their children at home
B. shouldn’t help their children with homework
C. should give children good condition to do homework
D. should do more homework
VIII/ WRITING
41. our I will / school / if / access / much/ Internet / we / to / learn I the / better / has
A. If our school has access to the Internet, we will learn much better.
B. If we will learn much better, our school has access to the Internet.
C. If our school has much access, we will learn better to the Internet.
D. If we will learn better to the Internet, our school has much access.
42. exchange / allows / computers / and / us / to / the / ideas / connect / to / !other / Internet
A. The Internet allows us to connect to other computers and exchange ideas.
B. The Internet exchange ideas and allows us to connect to other computers.
C. The Internet allows us and exchange ideas to connect to other computers.
D. The Internet connect to other computers and allows us to exchange ideas.
43. sharing / Internet / encouraging / new / the / of / working / ways / collaboration / is / from / home /
and / information
A. The Internet is of working from home, collaboration, information sharing and encouraging new ways
B. The Internet is working from home, collaboration and information of sharing, encouraging new ways.
C. The Internet is encouraging new ways of working from home, collaboration and information sharing.
D. The Internet is collaboration and information sharing, encouraging new ways of working from home.
44. need / come / to / class / explain / teacher / sit / at / through / the / home / not / and / may / lesson /
to / us/ the / Internet lour / he
A. Our teacher may sit at home and explain the lesson to us. He need not come to class through the Internet.
B. Our teacher need not come to class. He may explain the lesson to us through the Internet and sit at home.
C. Our teacher need not come to class. He may sit at home and explain the lesson to us through the Internet.
D. Our teacher need not come to class he may sit at home and explain the lesson to us through the Internet..
45. access / also / we / use / Internet / music / other / relaxation / and / to / and / download / m9vies /
works / for / our / enjoyment / can / and / the
A. We can also use the Internet download music, movies and other works for our enjoyment and relaxation
and to access.
B. We can also use the Internet to access and download music, movies and other works for our enjoyment and
relaxation.
C. We can also use the Internet to download music, movies and access and other works for our enjoyment and
relaxation.
D. We can also use the Internet for our enjoyment and relaxation to access and download music, movies and
other works.
46. We have decided that the work they do is unacceptable.
A. As they do the work which we have decided is unacceptable.
B. They have been decided that the work they do is unacceptable.
C. It has been decided that the work being done is unacceptable.
D. We have decided that we accept the work they do.
47. If you honor me, I will appreciate it.
A. If I am to be honored, it is to be appreciated.
B. Thank you for your appreciation to honor me.
C. Because of your honor, I will appreciate.
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D. You are appreciated to honor me.

48. Many people think Steve stole the money.
A. It was not Steve who stole the money.
B. Steve is thought to have stolen the money.
C. Many people think the money is stolen by Steve.
D. The money is thought to be stolen by Steve.
49. The man suddenly realized that the neighbor was watching him.
A. The man suddenly realized that he was being watched by the neighbor.
B. The neighbor was watching the man and he suddenly realized that.
C. The neighbor was suddenly realized the man and watching him.
D. The man suddenly realized that he was watched by the neighbor.
50. Barry continued to smoke even though we had advised him to quit.
A. Barry took our advice so he stopped smoking.
B. If we had advised Barry, he would have quit smoking.
C. Barry did not quit smoking because of our advice.
D. Despite being told not to smoke, Barry continued to do.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE: SPEAKING

1. What an awful party!
A. Oh, do you think so? B. I hope so.
C. Nobody knows. D. It’s a pleasure.
2. Would you like another drink?
A. I’m very thirsty. B. Pardon?
C. No, I don’t. D. Nothing for me.
3. What colour would you like?
A. Everything is ok. B. I don’t like.
C. It doesn’t matter really. D. Not at all.
4. Shall I pay now or later?
A. It’s ok. B. Don’t remind me.
C. Yes, let’s. D. Later’ll be all right.
5. What do you do?
A. I’m an electrician. B. My work.
C. What do you do? D. My job is teacher.
6. You aren’t married, are you?
A. Yes, I’m single. B. I think so.
C. No, I’m not…not yet. D. I have a child.
7. Please take a seat.
A. You’re welcome. B. No seat for me.
C. Thank you very much. D. That’s right.
8. May I see your ticket, and your passport, sir?
A. Here you are. B. I mustn’t.
C. No, they’re mine. D. Here it is.
9. Shall I serve you?
A. I’m hungry now.
B. No, it’s my duty.
C. Don’t mention it.
D. No, it’s all right. We can serve ourselves.
10. Shall we go out tonight?
A. Forget it. B. No, I won’t.
C. Ok. Let’s go to a restaurant. D. We go home now.
11. I don’t like long books.
A. So do I! B. Neither do I!
C. It’s a waste of money. D. I don’t.
12. Shall I pay you now?
A. If you don’t mind, sir. B. No, you mustn’t.
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C. Give me some money. D. I’m broke now.

13. Why don’t we go to Scotland?
A. Let’s go. B. No, we can’t .
C. It’s a very long way. D. Everywhere.
14. May I see your licence, sir?
A. It’s a problem.
B. I’m afraid I’ve left it at home.
C. I don’t like.
D. It’s ok for you.
15. Do you know what’s wrong with it?
A. Everything happened. B. Everyone knows.
C. No one tells you. D. I’ve got no idea.
16. Have you got Disco King, please?
A. I like it. B. Who’s it by?
C. Give it to me. D. I’ll lend it to you.
17. Could we see the menu?
A. I’m busy now. B. Don’t mention it.
C. Nothing for you. D. Certainly. Here it is.
18. Where shall we sit?
A. Oh, would you like to sit over here, sir?
B. Forget it
C. Well, it’s not my duty.
D. I’ll serve you.
19. Will you take a cheque? I’ve run out of cash, too.
A. No, I shouldn’t.
B. It’s not my problem.
C. Yes, that’s ok.
D. Oh, I think so.
20. Was the exam difficult?
A. Not good not bad.
B. I’m longing for the result.
C. I don’t like it.
D. Well, it was quite hard.
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UNIT 5: HIGHER EDUCATION

A. VOCABULARY:
I. Word form:
1. He could not give an ___explanation___ for his behavior. (explain)
2. How did the universe come into ___existence___? (exist)
3. He spent a period of ___loneliness___ in his life after her wife’s death. (lonely)
4. The scar from the accident was hardly ____noticeable_. (notice)
5. It was my first job after __graduation__. (graduate)
6. He looked at me in ___amazement___. (amaze)
7. We want teaching that encourages children’s ___creativity__. (create)
8. She is very __knowledgeable__ about plants. (know)
9. The government is responsible for the ___provision___ of health care. (provide)
10. It was a bit __scary__ driving in the mountain at night. (scare)

1. She completed her formal __________ in 1995.
A. educate B. educator C. education D. educational
2. The college he _______ to has accepted him.
A. submitted B. required C. applied D. decided
3. My family came to my college _______ in the summer.
A. graduate B. graduated C. graduation D. graduating
4. This certificate can ______ the requirements.
A. meet B. satisfy C. fulfill D. all are correct
5. It is a remarkable _______ for such a young player like her.
A. achieve B. achievement C. achievable D. achieving
6. Profits of $20 millions is out of the question. It is an ______ goals.
A. achieved B. unachievable C. achievable D. achieving
7. He has______ to join the army.
A. applied B. application C. applicant D. applicable
8. Have you considered ________ for a job?
A. asking B. getting C. applying D. all are correct
9. The new car goes at an _____________________ speed.
A. amaze B. amazement C. amazed D. amazing
10. The committee consists _______ ten members.
A. of B. in C. for D. with
11. To be offered a place at such a good university is quite a(n) _______
A. proficiency B. preference C. achievement D. benefit
12. The students return in October for the start of the new _______ year.
A. academic B. academy C. academically D. academician
13. She has gone to the finest universities and is an _______ person.
A. educate B. education C. educated D. educating
14. It is difficult to ________ between the two candidates.
A. decide B. decision C. decisive D. decisively
15. We finally reached a _______.
A. decide B. decision C. decisive D. decided
16. Whenever something goes wrong, everyone _______ it on me.
A. blames B. charge C. insists D. accuses
17. _______ education refers to education at college or university level.
A. general B. secondary C. tertiary D. academic
18. The candidate’s experience and qualification will be taken into _____ when the decision is made.
A. consider B. considerate C. inconsiderate D. consideration
19. When the post finally become _______, they offered it to Fiona.
A. vacant B. vacancy C. vacated D. vacantly
20. We had to _______ a new manager from a shortlist of five candidates.
A. chose B. choose C. choosy D. choice
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B. LANGUAGE FOCUS:
I. Stress: Choose the word which has stress different from that of the others
1. A. education B. educator C. graduation D. requisition
2. A. academy B. academic C. consist D. apply
3. A. applicant B. service C. tertiary D. record
4. A. institution B. receive C. achieve D. reply
5. A. optional B. insurance C. decision D. consider
6. A. interview B. essential C. employer D. attention
7. A. detail B. personal C. company D. appearance
8. A. demeanor B. eventually C. contact D. apply
9. A. important B. natural C. prepare D. decision
10. A. certainly B. reiterate C. neglect D. informed
II. Phonetics: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others
1. A. natural B. nature C. native D. nation
2. A . desire B. resignation C. compromise D. design
3. A. terrace B. territory C. terrific D. terror
4. A. low B. bow C. know D. slow
5. A. leisure B. pressure C. treasure D. pleasure
6. A. academic B. campus C. apply D. entrance
7. A. economics B. philosophy C. entrance D. psychology
8. A. examination B. mathematics C. game D. back
9. A. require B. university C. mathematics D. sociology
10. A. proficiency B. requirement C. identification D. society
C. MORE READING:
1. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
The American education system requires that students complete 12 years of primary and secondary
education prior to attending university or college. This may be accomplished either at public or government-
operated schools, or at private schools. These 12 years of schooling or their equivalent may also be completed
outside the USA, thus giving foreign students the opportunity to pursue the benefits of the American
education system and obtain a quality American education. Perhaps one of the most impressive facts is that a
large number of presidents, prime ministers and leaders from other countries have experienced the American
education system and graduated from a university or school in the USA. In many fields and industries, the
American education system offers the most cutting-edge, sought-after programs at the world’s best schools.
That is why graduating from an accredited American school and being exposed to the rigors of the American
education system is an investment in your future.
Whether you want to study at a top USA university, a top USA college, a vocational or high school, a
thorough understanding of how the American education system works is essential. Without a clear grasp of
the American education system, an international student will find it difficult to make the right academic
choices. It is no surprise that the American education system and the American school system host more
international students than any other country in the world!
1. The expression “government-operated” could best be replaced by _____.

A. independent B. state C. vocational D. boarding
2. According to the text, students in the USA _______.
A. are made to take primary and secondary education in the country
B. are not necessarily take primary and secondary education in the country
C. spend less than 12 years for primary and secondary education
D. needn’t take primary and secondary education
3. The writer _______ the US education.
A. appreciates B. underestimates C. overstates D. dislikes
4. Which is true?
A. The US education is not good enough for foreign students.
B. Foreign students are not offered opportunities in the US:
C. There are not many foreign students in the US.
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D. Many leaders all over the world have studied in the US.
5. What is the writer’s advice?
A. International students should not invest their future education in the US.
B. International students should not study at a top USA university, a top USA college, a vocational or high
school.
C. Without a clear grasp of the American education system, an international student can make the right
academic choices
D. International students should have a thorough understanding of how the American education system works
before going there to study.
2. Gap filling:
All men should study, we have to study __(1)__ our knowledge and develop our intelligence.
An uneducated man can only utilize his __(2)__ strength to work and live. An educated man,
__(3)__his strength, still has the faculty of his intelligent brain and good reflection. This intelligence and
thought enable him to help his physical strength to act more quickly ___ (4)___ cleverly.
In a same profession or work, the educated man differs _(5)__ the uneducated considerably.
Therefore, intellectual workers have to study, this is a matter of course but _(6)__ workers must also _(7)__an
education.
In civilized countries compulsory education has been applied. __ (8) __ must spend seven or eight
years to study. From ploughmen to laborers in these __ (9) __ no one is __(10) __ to read a book or a paper
fluently.
1. A. widening B. widely C. widen D. to widen
2. A. body B. bodily C. power D. brain
3. A. with B. without C. no D. none
4. A. and B. but C. yet D. or
5. A. than B. with C. from D. apart
6. A. simple B. easy C. hard D. manual
7. A. learn B. study C. acquire D. know
8. A. man B. one C. human D. mankind
9. A. parts B. regions C. fields D. nations
10. A. able B. unable C. not D. never
3. Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.

Children in (1) _____ Netherlands must be at least four years old to (2) _____ primary education. Almost
all 4-year-olds (99.3%) in the country indeed attend primary school, (3) _____ this is not compulsory until
children reach the age (4) _____ 5. Primary school is free of charge. In most schools, children are grouped by
(5) _____ in mixed ability classes, with one teacher for all subjects. Primary school (6) _____ of 8 groups,
thus schooling (7) _____ for 8 years. During the first two years, which (8) _____ kindergarten, children
receive an average of 22 hours of (9) _____, during the last 6 years children receive an average of 25 hours
per week. Schools are open 5 days a week, but children are free on Wednesday afternoon. At the end of
primary school, or in group 8, schools advise on secondary school choice. Most schools use a national test to
support this advice, for instance the ‘Citotoets’, a test (10) ____ by the Central Institute for Test development.
1. A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
2. A. afford B. enter C. come D. run
3. A. although B. despite C. in spite D. due to
4. A. of B. on C. in D. for
5. A. old B. elderly C. aging D. age
6. A. includes B. contains C. consists D. composes
7. A. spends B. lasts C. lengthens D. takes
8. A. also called B. is also called C. is called also D. is also calling
9. A. educate B. educative C. educator D. education
10. A. develop B. to develop C. developed D. developing
D. GRAMMAR: CONDITIONAL SENTENCES
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Types If clause Main clause

1. Zero condition
Simple present Simple present
(all time/ always true)
2. Future possible Can / will /
Simple present
(Probable) may + V0
3. Present unreal Past subjunctive Would / could /
(Unreal situation at present) V2/Ved (be  were) might + V0
4. Past unreal Would / could
(unreal/ imaginary past Had + V3 + have + V3
action )
Examples:
1. If you spend over £20 at that supermarket, you get 5% discount.
2. A. If it rains, I will stay at home.
B. If I find your wallet, I will let you know.
3. A. If I were you, I would help him.
B. If I won some money, I would go around the world.
4. A. If I had met her yesterday, I would have told her.
B. If you had taken a taxi, you would have got here in time.
Notes:
1. Unless = if...... not
Ex: Unless you start at once, you’ll be late.  If you don’t start at once, you’ll be late.
2. Were + S = If + S + were
(***If – S - were TO- V  If – S - V2)
Ex: Were I in your shoes… If I were in your shoes…
3. Had + S + V3 = If + S + had V3
Ex: Had I known her address … If I had known her address….
4. Should - S - Vo  If - S - should - Vo
Ex: Should I know the truth… If I should know the truth…
Exercise 1:
1. You won’t be able to go on holiday this year ________ you start to save your money now.
A. if B. because C. when D. unless
2. What would you do if someone ________ a gun at you?
A. points B. will point C. pointed D. had pointed
3. I wouldn’t go there at night if I _______ you.
A. am B. were C. had been D. be
4. If I _______ a pole, I’ll go fishing.
A. will get B. get C. got D. had got.
5. If you had the chance,______ you go fishing?
A. did B. will C. would D. do
6. If you just approach the job with the right attitude, things ______ well.
A. would have turned out B. will turn out
C. would turn out D. turns out
7. The patient could not recover unless he ________ an operation.
A. had undergone B. would undergo
C. underwent D. was undergoing
8. If he ______ a thorough knowledge of English, he could have applied for this post.
A. had had B. had C. has D. has had
9. If there ______,the rice fields could have been more productive.
A. had been enough water B. were enough water
C. would be enough water D. are enough water
10. If the chair ______, Paul can fix it for you.
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A. breaks B. broke C. had broken D. will break

11. Get me a glass of milk if you ________ to the kitchen.
A. go B. will go C. going D. went
12. If he hadn’t wasted too much time, he ______ in his examination.
A. would fail B. wouldn’t fail
C. wouldn’t have failed D. won’t fail
13. If I were in your place, I _______ a trip to England.
A. will make B. had made C. would make D. made
14. If he didn’t hurry, he ___________ late for school.
A. will be B. would be
C. would have been D. can be
15. If she _______ rich, she would travel around the world.
A. would be B. is C. has been D. were
16.If they are not careful with their accounts, their business _______ bankrupt.
A. went B. will go
C. would go D. would have gone
17. If you had taken my advice, you _______ in such difficulties now.
A. won’t be B. hadn’t been
C. wouldn’t be D. wouldn’t have been
18. I would appreciate it _______ what I have told you a secret.
A. you can keep B. that you kept
C. you will keep D. if you kept
19. _______ you at the station if you’d told me you were coming today.
A. I’d met B. I’d have met C. I met D. I’d meet
20. If I ___________ up late last night, I ______________ tired now.
A. hadn’t stayed/ wouldn’t have been B. hadn’t stayed/ wouldn’t be
C. didn’t stay/ wouldn’t be D. didn’t stay/ wouldn’t have been
Exercise 2:
1. If you (find) _______ a skeleton in the cellar, don’t mention it to anyone.
A. find B. found C. finding D. are found
2. If someone offered to buy you one of those things, which _______
A. will you choose B. would you choose
C. had you chosen D. did you choose
3. The flight may be cancelled if the fog (get) _______ thicker.
A. getting B. got C. gets D. get
4. If you (read) _______ the instructions carefully, you wouldn’t have answered the wrong question.
A. have read B. read C. reading D. had read
5. I could repair the roof myself if I (have) _______a long ladder
A. having B. would have C. have D. had
6. Unless they turn that radio off, I (go) _______mad.
A. would go B. went
C. will go D. would have gone
7. If you were made redundant what you (do) _______?
A. will you do B. would you do
C. can you do D. would you have done
8. We’ll have a long way to walk if we (run) _______out of petrol here.
A. run B. ran C. running D. might run
9. If you shake that bottle of port it (not be) _______ fit to drink.
A. were B. was C. is D. will not be
10. I’ll probably get lost unless he (come) _______ with me.
A. came B. coming C. comes D. is coming
11. You (not have) _______so many accidents if you drove more slowly
A. can’t have B. would not have C. not have D. not to have
12. Had you (wear) _______ a false beard nobody would have recognized you.
A. worn B. were worn C. wearing D. to worn
13. If she (leave) _______ the fish there the cat will get it
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A. leaves B. left C. had left D. will has

14. Unless they have a lamp beside that hole in the road, somebody (fall) _______into it.
A. falls B. will fall C. falling D. fell
15. If I’d known that you couldn’t eat octopus I (not buy) _______it.
A. shouldn’t buy B. didn’t buy
C. would not have bought D. doesn’t buy
16. Did they (hang) _______that picture lower so that people would see it?
A. hung B. hanged C. hang D. were hanging
17. If her shoes didn’t have such high heels, she (be able) _______ to walk faster.
A. would be able B. be able C. was able D. had been able
18. I wouldn’t have taken your umbrella if I (know) _______that it was the only one you had.
A. knew B. have known C. had known D. know
19. (Be) _______ he in, he could answer the phone.
A. was B. will be C. is D. were
20. If anyone attacked me, my dog (jump) _______at his throat.
A. would jumped B. would jump C. jumped D. jumps
Exercise 3:
1. I am flying to the States tonight. I ______ you a ring if I can find a phone.
A. will give B. would give C. could give D. have given
2. We’ll need more staff _______ we start the new project.
A. unless B. whether C. in case D. or
3. If I _______ 10 years younger, I _______ the job.
A. am / will take B. was / have taken
C. had been / will have taken D. were / would take
4. _______ I had learnt English when I was at high school.
A. Unless B. Even if C. If D. If only
5. You are not allowed to use the club’s facilities _____ you are a member.
A. unless B. if C. provided D. supposed
6. If she _______ the train last night, she ________ here now.
A. took / were B. were taking / is
C. had taken / would have been D. had taken / would be
7. _______ if a war happened?
A. What you would do B. What would you do
C. What will you do D. What will you do
8. I would send her a fax if I _______ her number.
A. know B. knew C. had known D. could know
9. _______ I were well paid, I would accept this proposal.
A. Providing B. Unless C. But for D. If only
10. _______ more carefully, he would not have had the accident yesterday:
A. If Peter driven B. If had Peter driven
C. Had Peter driven D. Unless Peter had driven
11. If you _______ to my advice, you _______ in trouble now.
A. listened / were not B. listen / are not.
C. had listened / would not have been D. had listened / would not be
12. If you take the 8 A.m. flight to New York you _______ change planes.
A. could not have to B. will not have to
C. had not had to D. would not to have to
13. If it _______ warm yesterday, we would have gone to the beach.
A. was B. were C. had been D. could be
14. If it _______ an hour ago, the streets _______ wet now.
A. were raining / will be B. had rained / would be
C. rained / would be D. had rained / would have been
15. _______ here, he would help us with these troubles.
A. Were Peter B. If were Peter
C. Unless were Peter D. Unless Peter were
16. _______ that problem with the car, we wouldn’t have missed the speech.
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A. If we had had B. If had we had

C. Unless we had had D. Provided that we had had
17. If I were a little taller, I _____ be able to water the plant on the top shelf.
A. did B. would C. had D. would have
18. If you hear from Susan today, _______ her to ring me.
A. tell B. to tell C. telling D. will tell
19. She had to have the operation _______.
A. unless she would dies B. if she would die
C. otherwise she will die D. or she would die
20. If the traffic _______ bad, I may get home late.
A. is B. were C. was D. had been
Exercise 4:
1. .…….too much coffee, I can’t sleep at night.
A. If I drink B. If I drank C. If drink D. If I had drunk
2. If she …….in her exams, she will be going to college in October.
A. makes well B. does well C. did well D. made well
3. She must have missed the train, otherwise she …….here by now.
A. had been B. were C. would be D. is
4. …… you called Ann earlier, you would have had chance to speak to her.
A. If B. Unless C. Had D. Providing
5. Do you think …………if I had a choice?
A. would I be B. I was C. I will be D. I would be
6. …………you need any help, you can always phone me at the office.
A. Do B. Unless C. Had D. Should
7. They got two free tickets to Canada, ………..they’d never have been able to afford to go.
A. unless B. otherwise C. in case of D. providing
8. He won’t go to sleep ……….you tell him a story.
9. You should type it;……….., they won’t be able to read it.
10. I’m glad you told me about the show being cancelled. Otherwise , ………..all the way to Glasgow for
nothing.
A. I’d travel B. I will travel C. I’d have travelled D. I travelled
11. ……….you lost your job tomorrow, what would you do?
A. When B. Suppose C. Why D. If only
12. It ………..anything important, otherwise she’d have called back.
A. can’t have been B. shouldn’t have been
C. wasn’t D. must be
13. We …………at the airport. Otherwise we would have been here by lunch time.
A. delayed B. were delaying
C. were delayed D. had been delayed
14. ……….in small doses, the drug has no harmful effects.
A. If taking B. If you had taken
C. If taken D. If being taken
15. …….these interruptions, the meeting would have finished earlier.
A. If not B. Unless C. But for D. Because
16. The score could have been higher ……. some excellent goalkeeping by Simon.
A. not for B. without C. beside D. thanks to
17. Unless some extra money………, the theatre will close.
A. is founded B. is found C. found D. is finding
18. You can borrow the car, ……..I can have it back by six o’clock.
A. but for B. without C. otherwise D. providing
19. ……..I to go now, I would bring you with me.
A. Would B. Had C. Should D. Were
20. Bring an umbrella with you ……..it rains.
A. unless B. had C. were D. in case
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21. Everything ……..very different now if your father hadn’t passed away.
A. is B. will be C. would be D. would have been
22. I would have phoned you, but ……..time.
A. there wasn’t B. hadn’t had C. there weren’t D. not have
23. Alex …………out if you hadn’t told him.
A. never would have found B. would never have found
C. would have never found D. would have found never
24. ‘………. it rains tomorrow?’ - We’ll just have to postpone it.’
A. What B. If C. What if D. Unless
25. What ………………if I hadn’t been here?
A. would have happened B. have would happened
C. would happen D. was happening
Exercise 5: Transformation
1. Don’t go too close to that dog in case it bites you.
 If you go too close to that dog, it may/might/will bite you.
2. I could not give you a hand because I didn’t realize that you needed help.
If I’d realized that you needed help, I could have given you a hand.
3. Never do that again or I'll hit you.
 If you do that again I'll hit you.
4. I can’t have a choice to live here .
 If I had a choice I'd live here
5. I have to apologize as I don’t want to feel guilty
 If I didn't apologize I'd feel guilty.
6. Dad isn’t here to tell us what to do.
 If Dad were here, he would tell us what to do.
7. Everyone should drive more slowly so that there are fewer accidents.
If everyone drove more slowly, there would be fewer accidents
8. Without acid rain, these lakes would still have fish in them.
If there weren’t any acid rain these lakes would still have fish in them
9. Their relationship was doomed because of their incompatibility.
 Had it not been for their incompatibility, their relationship might/ would not have been doomed.
10. They didn’t get married because their parents were against it.
 They would have got married if their parents hadn’t been against it.
11. You probably won’t have time – but I’d like you to come and see us.
 If you should have time, I’d like you to come and see us.
12. There was such a lot of traffic; that is why we’re late.
 If there had been less traffic, we wouldn’t have been so late.
13. They have a wonderful relationship, and have decided to get married.
Were it not for their wonderful relationship, they might not have decided to get married .
14. If you don’t tell me the reason, I won’t leave.
 Unless you tell me the reason, I won’t leave..
15. Tom’s father is on the Board. That’s the only reason he got the job.
If Tom’s father weren’t on the Board, he wouldn’t have got the job .
16. We didn’t go by air only because we didn’t have enough money.
We would have gone by air if we had had enough money.
17. It was raining so I didn’t take the children to the beach.
Had it not been for the rain, I would have taken the children to the beach.
18. Take the taxi, otherwise you’ll miss the train.
 If you don’t take the taxi, you’ll miss the train .
19. Were it not for her money, he couldn’t be a successful businessman.
 If it were not for her money, he couldn’t be a successful businessman.
20. If I were you, I would accept their offer.
 Were I you, I would accept their offer.
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UNIT 6: FUTURE JOBS

A. VOCABULARY:
I. Word form:
1. There has been some ___reduction___ in unemployment. (reduce)
2. The way he handled the situation was ___impressive___. (impress)
3. We have a __vacancy__ for secretary. (vacant)
4. __Applications___ for the job should be made to the Personnel Manager. (apply)
5. It’s best to find a builder through personal ___recommendation__. (recommend)
6. This bank can give ___employment__ to ten extra staff. (employ)
7. ___Honesty_ is the best policy. (honest)
8. Hospital ____admission___ is not necessary in most cases. (admit)
9. They have ___keenness_ to go to work to earn money. (keen)
10. She never lost her __enthusiasm__ for teaching. (enthusiastic)

1. She has been ________ for two months now.
A. out of work B. unemployed C. jobless D. all are correct
2. A TV reporter _________ the mayor about the city’s problems.
A. interviewed B. interviewee C. interview D. interviewer
3. I am so _______ that I cannot say anything, but keep silent.
A. nerve B. nervous C. nervously D. nervousness
4. _______ speaking, I do not really like my present job.
A. Honest B. Honesty C. Honestly D. Dishonest
5. He shouldn’t eat fat because he has high blood _______.
A. press B. pressure C. pressing D. pressed
6. I think American kids find TV to be more _______ than books.
A. interest B. interesting C. interested D. interestingly
7. He studies his textbook with complete ________.
A. concentrate B. concentration C. concentrating D. concentrated
8. The workers made a great _______ to finish the building on time.
A. effort B. effortless C. efforts D. effortless
9. He loves his job; he works with ________ every day.
A. enthusiastic B. enthusiasm C. enthusiast D. enthusiastically
10. Most students made an ________ to improve their test scores.
A. effort B. effortless C. efforts D. effortlessly
11. She is ________ about beginning her new job.
12. Tom is a good brother. He is ________ for taking care of his younger brother while his parents are away.
A. responsible B. irresponsible C. responsibly D. irresponsibly
13. That office building has some ________ on the first floor.
A. vacant B. vacate C. vacancy D. vacancies
14. That mechanic has the _______ to fix your car.
A. qualify B. qualification C. quality D. quantity
15. Rose has been teaching for more than 20 years. She has years of _______ in teaching.
A. experience B. experienced C. inexperienced D. experiences
16. Mary has just worked for a month. She is an ______ secretary.
A. experience B. experienced C. inexperienced D. experiences
17. It is ____ for children to attend school until the age of 16 in the USA.
A. compulsory B. compulsorily C. option D. optional
18. A letter of _______ is sometimes really necessary for you in a job interview.
A. recommend B. recommended C. recommender D. recommendation
19. Can you please tell me some information that _______ to the job?
A. indicates B. expresses C. interests D. relates
20. Creating a good impression on the interviewer is very important.
A. appearance B. pressure C. deep, strong effect D. compliment
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B. LANGUAGE FOCUS:
I. Stress: Choose the word which has stress different from that of the others
1. A. advise B. address C. interesting D. technician
2. A. suitable B. employment C. interview D. vacancy
3. A. express B. pressure C. reduce D. experience
4. A. qualification B. employment C. recommendation D. congratulation
5. A. candidate B. applicant C. technical D. enthusiast
6. A. impression B. experience C. typical D. enormous
7. A. fortune B. machine C. private D. foreign
8. A. demand B. standard C. promise D. centralize
9. A. security B. equipment C. employment D. mechanize
10. A. college B. graduate C. compete D. government
II. Pronunciation: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the
others
1. A. candidate B.applicant C. aspect D. address
2. A. possible B. effort C. responsible D. honest
3. A. advise B. available C. admit D. vacancy
4. A. account B. congratulation C. formally D. particular
5. A. addition B. adventure C. advertise D. advantage
6. A. apology B. classify C. testify D. verify
7. A. while B. white C. which D. who
8. A. show B. cow C. slow D. blow
9. A. lively B. life C. likes D. living
10. A. cheap B. children C. chemist D. church
C. GRAMMAR: RELATIVE PRONOUN

1. Defining Relative Clauses: is necessary to identify the noun it modifies.
The following ones are Relative pronouns used in Defining Relative Clauses:
Subject Object Possessive

For Person Who Who(m) Whose
That That
For things Which Which Whose/
That That Of Which
EX: The man who told me this refused to give me his name.
The book is about a girl that falls in love with a magician.
People whose rents have been raised can appeal.
This is the picture that caused such a sensation.
2. Non- Defining Relative Clauses: is not necessary to identify the noun it modifies; it simply gives additional
information.
Non-defining Relative Clauses are separated from main clauses by commas.
Don’t use relative pronoun THAT in non-defining Relative Clauses
The following ones are Relative pronouns used in Non- Defining Relative Clauses:
Subject Object Possessive
For Person Who Who(m) Whose
For things Which Which Whose/

Of Which
EX: My neighbor, who is very pessimistic, says there will be no apples this year.
Peter, whom everyone suspected, turned out to be innocent.
That block, which cost £ 5 million to build, has been empty for years.
This is George, whose class will be taking.
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Exercise 1:
1. John, _____had been driving all day, suggested stopping at the next town.
A. which B. that C. he D. who
2. She wanted Tom, _____ she liked; as a partner, but she got Jack, whom she didn’t like.
A. for whom B. whom C. what D. which
3. I saw something in the paper_____ would interest you.
A. which B. who C. with that D. with which
4. Ann, _____ children are at school all day, is trying to get a job.
A. whose B. who’s C. who D. which
5. Only those ___________ had booked in advance were allowed in.
A. who B. which C. whom D. whose
6. Her sons, both _____ work abroad, ring her up every week.
A. who B. of whom C. whose D. whom
7. Would any one _____ saw the accident please get in touch with the police?
A. whom B. whose C. that D. whom was
8. The 8.15 train, _____ is usually very punctual, was late today.
A. that B. on which C. which D. at which
9. Who was it ………… said ‘The Law’s an Ass’?
A. where B. that C. in which D. in that
10. There are lots of things …………… I need to buy before the trip.
A. in which B. where C. that is D. which
11. Yoko told me about students________ have taken the entrance exam 13 times.
A. about whom B. that C. whom D. with which
12. The person _______ I admire most in the history of the world is Gandhi.
A. in whom B. that C. whose D. with whom
13. The severe drought ________occurred last summer ruined the corn crop.
A. that it B. which C. when D. where
14. Florida, ____ the Sunshine State, attracts many tourists every year.
A. is B. which is known as
C. is known as D. that is known as
15. The missing man’s family is seeking anyone _______ information about his activities or whereabouts.
A. has B. that has C. who have D. have
16. The chemistry book _________ last week was a little expensive.
A. that I bought it B. I bought that
C. what bought D. I bought
17. Do you have the book __________ the teacher?
A. that it belongs to B. which belong to
C. which belongs D. that belongs to
18. I always want to visit Paris, _______ of France.
A. is the capital B. which the capital
C. that is the capital D. which is the capital
19. I have three brothers, ________ are businessmen.
A. that all of them B. who they all
C. all of whom D. who are of them
20. The rumour _______ we heard yesterday is not true.
A. why B. which C. when D. of which
Exercise 2:
1. Lola’s marriage has been arranged by her family. She is marrying to a man ________ .
A. that she hardly knows him B. whom she hardly knows
C. she hardly know D. she hardly knows him
2. People who exercise frequently have greater physical endurance than those____________.
A. who doesn’t B. that doesn’t C. which don’t D. who don’t
3. The woman ________ we were introduced was quite helpful.
A. with who B. to whom C. to that D. about whom
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4. The opportunity _________ she owed her success came unexpectedly.

A. which B. of which C. that D. to which
5. Is this the address to _________you want the package sent?
A. where B. that C. which D. whom
6. The Pacific Ocean, _________ may have been crossed by raft during the Stone Age, is the world’s largest
ocean.
A. on which B. to which C. which D. that
7. His mother, _________ he visited frequently, ran her own business.
A. to whom B. whom C. that D. with whom
8. That book is about the people in Samoa …………..for two years.
A. that she lived B. that she lived among them
C. among whom she lived D. where she lived among them.
9. Have you ever met the man ________ over there? - No, who is he?
A .stands B. standing C. is standing D. who standing
10. The pictures, _________ were taken in Algeria, were very striking.
A. which B. of which C. that D. whose
11. The newspaper to ________ we subscribe is delivered regularly.
A. what B. whom C. which D. that
12. She brought with her three friends, ……….I had ever met before.
A. none of who B. none of whom
C. whom none of D. none of them
13. I spent two hours talking to Kaz, ………….I’d met only once before.
A. who B. whom C. of whom D. that
14. Our neighbors, ________ we lent our lawnmower, are conscientious and considerate.
A. for whom B. to whom C. to that D. that
15. The townspeople, ________ pride in their community is well-known, raised enough money to build a new
town hall.
A. who B. whom C. whose D. that
16. Jurors, ………… identities will be kept secret, will be paid $40 a day.
A. whose B. about whom C. of which D. which
17. There’s no reason ……………we shouldn’t be friends.
A. for which B. which C. why D. for that
18. In 1963 we moved to Boston, …………my grandparents lived in.
A. where B .when C. what D. which
19. The man ____ you told the news is my brother.
A. whom B. to whom C. that D. who
20. Marie Curie was the first woman _______ the Nobel Prize in physics.
A. who receive B .that receive C. to receive D .all is correct.

1. The window ________ is open is the kitchen window.
A. whom B. whom C. which D. whose
2. The girl _________ recited the poem is my niece.
A. who B. whom C. which D. whose
3. The woman to ________ we were introduced was quite helpful.
A. who B. whom C. that D. whose
4. The opportunity to _______ she owed her success came unexpectedly.
A. who B. whom C. that D. which
5. The book _________ you read is the best book written by that author.
6. The Pacific Ocean, _____ may have been crossed by raft during the Stone Age, is the world’s largest ocean.
A. who B. whom C. which D. that
7. His mother, _________ he visited frequently, ran her own business.
A. which B. whom C. that D. whose
8. The boy, ________ was friendly and intelligent, soon found work.
A. who B. whom C. that D. which
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9. Her husband, to _____ she told the story, was just as surprised as I was.
10. The pictures, _________ were taken in Algeria, were very striking.
A. which B. who C. that D. whose
11. The newspaper to ________ we subscribe is delivered regularly.
12. My best friend, ________ I see every day, always has something new to tell me.
13. Most students ________ live in residence find it easy to make friends.
14. Our neighbors, to ________ we lent our lawnmower, are conscientious and considerate.
15. The townspeople, ________ pride in their community is well-known, raised enough money to build a new
town hall.
16. The woman ___ borrowed the books is a librarian.
A. who B. whom C. whose D. which
17. The key _____ opens this door is difficult to turn.
A. which B. whom C. whose D. who
18. The children ____ we met are well-behaved.
A. with whom B.whom C. whose D. which
19. The man to ____ you told the news is my brother.
A. which B. whom C. whose D. which
20. I have not yet received the letter to _____ you refer.
A. that B. whom C. whose D. which

1. The new shopping mall is gigantic. It is advertised as a place ________ you can find just about anything
you might want to buy.
A. where B. which C. in where D. in that
3. People who exercise frequently have greater physical endurance than those____________.
A. who doesn’t B. that doesn’t C. which don’t D. who don’t
5. That book is by a famous anthropologist. It’s about Samoa ______ for two years.
A. that she lived B. that she lived at
C. which she lived D. where she lived.
6. I have always wanted to visit Paris, _______ of France.
A. is the capital B. which the capital is
C. that is the capital D. the capital.
7. The chemistry book _______ was a little expensive.
a.that I bought it B. I bought that
C. what I bought D. which I bought.
8. Have you ever met the man ________ over there? - No, who is he?
A. stands B. standing
C. is standing D. who he is standing
9. Do you have the book _______ the teacher? -Yes, I do.
A. that is belongs to B. to which belongs to
C. to which belongs D. that belongs to
10. Friends are people _______ close to us.
A. who is B. who are C. whom is D. are
11. I have three brothers, ________ are businessmen.
A. that all of them B. who they all
C. all of whom D. who all of them
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12. The voters were against the candidate ________ proposals called for higher taxes.
a.who his B. whose C. whom he had D. whose has
13. Do you remember Mrs Goddard, ______ taught us English composition? - I certainly do.
A. who B. whom C. whose D. which
14. Ann quit her job at the advertising agency, ______ surprised everyone.
A. which B. that C. who D. that it
15. The winner of the Nobel Prize in physics dedicated the honor to his high school physics teacher, ________
had been an inspiration during his early years.
16. The consultant ________ to advise us never really understood our situation.
a.hiring B. who hire C. hired D. are hired
17. The earth, ________ is the fifth largest planet in the solar system, is the third planet from the sun.
18. The hotel _______ we stayed wasn’t very clean.
A. which B. where C. in that D. on which
19. Marie Curie was the first woman _______ the Nobel Prize in physics.
A. who receive B. that receive
C. to receive D. all is correct
20. Mary is the most beautiful girl _________ I’ve ever seen.
Exercise 5: Combine the following sentences, using the word in the brackets.
1.I know this reporter’s background well and he is honest. (WHOSE)
 This reporter, whose background I know well, is honest.
2. Tell me about the city. You grew up there. (WHERE)
 Tell me about the city where you grew up.
3. The architect designed these flats. He has moved to HCM city. (WHO)
 The architect who designed these flats has moved to HCM city.
4. I will introduce the man to you. He is sharing the flat with me. (WHO)
 I will introduce you to the man who is sharing the flat with me.
5. She went out with the man with blue eyes. (WHOM)
 The man whom she went out with has blue eyes.
6. I’m reading a book. I bought it in Sydney in 1996. (THAT )
 I’m reading the book that I bought in Sydney in 1996.
7. The woman prayed all night. This kept us awake. (WHICH)
 The woman prayed all night, which kept us awake.
8. The young man lives on the second floor. He rides an expensive motorbike. (LIVING)
 The young man living on the second floor rides an expensive motorbike.
9. He was born in Canada. (WHICH)
 The place in which he was born was Canada/ ....which he was born in …
10. My brother is disabled. It means he can’t get about very easily. (WHICH)
 My brother is disabled, which means he can’t get about very easily.
11. I’d never forget the summer. We last had a big family picnic in the summer. (WHEN)
 I’d never forget the summer WHEN we last had a big family picnic.
12. Vicky’s name was missed off the list, so she wasn’t very pleased. (WHOSE)
 Vicky, whose name was missed off the list, wasn’t very pleased.
13. Laura painted a picture, and it’s being shown in an exhibition. (BY)
 The picture ( WHICH WAS) painted BY Laura is being shown in an exhibition.
14. One day we went camping. It was the wettest day of the week. (WHEN)
 The day when we went camping was the wettest day of the week.
15. Aunt Joan is a bit deaf, so she didn’t hear the phone. (WHO)
 Aunt Joan, who is a bit deaf, didn’t hear the phone.
16. You’ll meet Henry tomorrow. He’s also a member of the board. (WHOM)
 Henry, whom you will meet tomorrow, is also a member of the board.
17. I’ll see you near the post office. We met there the other day. (WHERE)
 I’ll see you near the post office where we met the other day.
18. The film is about a spy. His wife betrays him. (WHOSE)
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 The film is about a spy whose wife betrays him.

19. Mr. Jones is the manager of a big company. We were looking for him then. (WHOM)
 Mr. Jones, whom we were looking for, is the manager of a big company.
20. We’re all looking forward to a concert. It’s next Saturday. (THAT)
 The concert that we are all looking forward to is next Saturday.
D. MORE READING:
1. Gap filling:
JOB DECISION
What sort of job should you look for? Much depends __(1) __ your long-term aim. You need to ask
___(2)___whether you want to specialize in a particular field, work your __(3)___ up to higher levels of
responsibility or __(4)__of your current employment into a broader field.
This job will be studied very carefully when you send your letter of __(5)__ for your next job. It
__(6)___ show evidence of serious career planning.__ (7)__important, it should extend you, develop you and
give you increasing responsibility. Incidentally, if the travel bug is biting, __(8)__is the time to pack up and
go. You can do temporary work for a __(9)__ : when you return, pick up where you have __(10)__off and get
the second job.
1. A. for B. on C. of D. with
2. A. you B. yourself C. if D. oneself
3. A. path B. broad C. way D. street
4. A. out B. off C. into D. over
5. A. applicants B. application C. form D. employment
6. A. will B. would C. should D. may
7. A. less B. even C. almost D. most
8. A. then B. now C. so D. such
9. A. day B. time C. while D. ages
10. A. came B. left C. taken D. paid
2. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.

These following tips may help you make a good impression on your job interviewer during the interview:
 Before entering enquire by saying, "May I come in sir/madam?".
 If the door was closed before you entered, make sure you shut the door behind you softly.
 Look at the interviewer and confidently say ‘Good day sir/madam’.
 If the interviewer wants to shake hands, then offer a firm grip first maintaining eye contact and a smile.
 Seek permission to sit down. If the interviewer is standing, wait for them to sit down first before you take
your seat.
 An alert interviewee would diffuse the tense situation with light-hearted humor and immediately set
rapport with the interviewer.
 The interviewer normally pays more attention if you display an enthusiasm in whatever you say. This
enthusiasm comes across in the energetic way you put forward your ideas.
 You should maintain a cheerful disposition throughout the interview.
 A little humor or wit thrown in the discussion occasionally enables the interviewer to look at the pleasant
side of your personality.
 You must maintain eye contact with the interviewer. This shows your self-confidence and honesty. Many
interviewees while answering questions, tend to look away. This conveys you are concealing your own
anxiety, fear and lack of confidence. Maintaining an eye contact is a difficult process. As the
circumstances in an interview are different, the value of eye contact is tremendous in making a personal
impact.
 Interviewers appreciate a natural person rather than an actor. It is best for you to talk in natural manner
because then you appear genuine.
1. The writer’s attitude is _______.

A. optimistic B. pessimistic C. advisory D. informative
2. According to the writer, _______.
A. shaking hands is a must in a job interview
B. you should slam the door after entering the room
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C. you needn’t ask for a permission to enter the room

D. eye contact is necessary in a job interview
3. The writer advises that _______.
A. permission to sit down is unnecessary
B. you should not take your seat before the interviewer sits down
C. you should shake the interviewer’s hand as firmly as possible
D. you should conceal your enthusiasm
4. Which is not advised in a job interview?
A. a lack of confidence B. honesty
C. a sense of humor D. a cheerful disposition
5. During your job interview, you should communicate _______ with the interviewer.
A. naturally B. dramatically C. anxiously D. dishonestly
3. Reading: JOB INTERVIEWS

Interviews are an imperfect method of choosing the best people for jobs, __(1)_____, human beings
like to examine each other in this way. One of the many problems of __(2)_____as it is commonly practiced is
that the forms filled in by __(3)____often failed to show people what they really are. This means that you can
__(4)____ all the best advice when completing your form and still find that you are __(5)____at the next
stage- the interview. Similarly, in the rare cases where interviews are automatic, a __(6)_____ with an
inadequate form may __(7)____ surprisingly well. Of course, your form needs to show that you have __
(8)___ in your ability to do the job, but don’t try to turn __(9)____ into someone else- a person you have to
pretend to be at the interview. Realism and honesty are definitely the best __(10)____.
1. A. and B. so C. therefore D. yet
2. A. offer B. choice C. selection D. chance
3. A. senders B. writers C. applicants D. assistants
4. A. follow B. do C. fill D. complete
5. A. lost B. careless C. unsuccessful D. successful
6. A. human B. person C. man D. candidate
7. A. make B. do C. gain D. complete
8. A. interest B. importance C. attention D. confidence
9. A. oneself B. yourself C. itself D. themselves
10.A. street B. road C. path D. approach
4. Gap-fill
There are several things to remember if you are __(1)_____for a new job. Most
companies___(2)______their vacancies in the newspaper, and there are normally a lot of ___(3)_____for each
post. A good letter of application is ____(4)_____very important. You should ___(5)___ with it your
curriculum vitae, so that the employer knows about your qualifications and experience. If you are applying to
a large company, address your letter to the Personnel Manager, who deals with appointing new staff. If you
are invited to an interview, make sure you suitably dressed and on time.
1. A. finding B. asking C. applying D. sending
2. A. advertise B. place C. put D. write
3. A. interviewers B. seekers C. applicants D. competitors
4. A. so B. therefore C. because D. however
5. A. include B. enclose C. send D. receive
5. Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question.
If you want to look for a job, the first thing you should do is to ask your friends, family and former
colleagues if they know any job opportunities in your area of interest. You can also check the help-wanted
section of your local newspaper. Trade magazines and smaller community newspapers often publish job
openings as well. Many Websites post job opportunities. You can not only use Website whose main purpose
is to provide job listings but also search the sites of professional associations in your field and the sites of
businesses you would like to work for. These sites often have a Web page devoted to job openings. Much like
a trade show, a job fair brings prospective employers together in one place. You can talk to representative
from several different companies all on the same day. Job fairs are often listed in the newspaper, in the job
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section. Look into job replacement services in your area. They offer many services, including career
counseling, resources to find job openings and place where you can work. Otherwise, businesses specializing
in job placement services are often listed in the phone book. Make use of your local library, where you can
access newspapers and trade magazines that publish job openings. Many libraries offer Internet access, so you
can browse job-posting Websites for opportunities in other parts of the country, if you are interested in
relocating.
1. What is the main idea of the passage?

A .Places from which you can search to get a job.
B. A computer can help you to get a job.
C. Buying a newspaper or magazine and getting a job.
D. Going to a job fair.
2. If you are looking for a job,_________.
A. your friends and relatives cannot help you.
B. your friends and relatives can offer you any kind of work that you are interested in.
C. you should read the help-wanted section of the local newspaper.
D. you needn’t read any newspaper or magazines which have no relation to work and jobs.
3. On the Internet ________.
A. there are no websites for jobs.
B. there are many websites for jobs.
C. you cannot access websites for jobs.
D. job opportunities are not offered on websites.
4. It can be inferred from the passage that : “At a job fair, _______.”
A. you cannot find a job.
D. there are no employers.
C. you cannot talk to the employers of several different companies.
D. there are representatives from companies all on the same day.
5. At a local library, _______.
A. you can access newspapers and trade magazines that publish job openings.
B. you can read newspaper and magazines which are not related to jobs.
C. you can read only reference books.
D. you can not access on the Internet.
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SAMPLE TEST 3
I: Phonetics: Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest.
1. A. education B. academic C. vocational D. bake
2. A. level B. secretary C. express D. dense
3. A. production B. education C. nation D. question
4. A. days B. ways C. plays D. says
5. A. main B. complain C. entertain D. curtain
II: Choose the word whose stress is different from the rest:
6. A. equality B. difficulty C. simplicity D. discovery
7. A. tenant B. common C. rubbish D.machine
8. A. animal B. bacteria C. habitat D. pyramid
9. A. writer B. teacher C. builder D. career
10.A. company B. atmosphere C. customer D. employment
III: Choose the best answer:

11. The public schools in our neighborhood offer a good _______
12. We have 10 _______ for the position of secretary.
A. apply B. application C. applicants D. appliance
13. She is a _______ student at the University of Chicago.
A. after graduate B. postgraduate
C. after graduating D. post graduating
14. She had ______ 12 people before she found a good secretary.
A. interview B. interviewee C. interviewer D. interviewed
15. You can see the ________ of the employees of that company.
16.____________ you have a passport, you can’t travel abroad.
A. unless B. when C. as D. if
17. You will become ill _______you stop working so hard.
A. until B.when C. unless D.if
18. If we _______ of oil, we will need other kinds of energy.
A. run out B. ran out C.had run out D. would run out
19. Pollution will be increased if we ________ more oil and coal.
A. use B. used C. would used D. had used.
20. If I had a lot of money, I ______.
A. would not work B. will not work
c.would work D. will work.
21. The volunteers, ________ enthusiasm was obvious, finished the work quickly.
22. Parents ________ children do well in school usually consider themselves fortunate.
A. who B. whom C. whose D.that
23. The student to ________ the prize was awarded had an impressive record.
24. The class treasurer, to ________ we gave the money, announced the balance of the account.
25. He completely _______ with what I said.
A. accepted B. complained C. agreed D. argued
26.I finished my homework a few days ahead _______ the deadline.
A. of B. to C. by D. at
27. He hurried _______ he wouldn’t be late for class.
A. since B. as if C. unless D. so that
28. If she _______ rich, she would travel around the world.
A. would be B. is C. has been D. were
29. Mary was the last applicant _______.
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A. to be interviewed B. to be interviewing
C. to interview D. to have interviewed
30. Argentina _______ Mexico by one goal to nil in the match.
A. beat B. scored C. won D. knocked
31. The cat was _______ to wait for the mouse to come out of its hole.
A. patient enough B. so patient
C. enough patient D. too patient
32. The equipment in our office needs _______.
A. modern B. modernizing C. modernized D. modernization
33. Computer is one of the most important _______ of the 20th century.
A. inventing B. inventories C. inventions D. inventors
34. It was really kind _______ you to help those poor people.
A. by B. of C. at D. to
35. If you had taken my advice, you _______ in such difficulties.
A. won’t be B. hadn’t been
C. wouldn’t be D. wouldn’t have been
36. Hair color is one of _______ characteristics to be used in identifying people.
A. the most obviously B. most obvious
C. obviously the most D. the most obvious
IV: Error recognition:

37. Had it not been for my father’s advice, I would have done a serious mistake.
A B C D
38. When her dog died, she cried very hardly for half an hour.
A B C D
39. Tom’s very good at science when his brother is absolutely hopeless.
A B C D
40. Daisy has such many things to do that she has no time to go out.
A B C D
V: Reading - Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
Preparation is a key to a successful interview. Does the idea of going to a job interview make you feel a
little nervous? Many people find that it is the hardest part of the employing process. But it is not really true.
The more you prepare and practice, the more comfortable you will feel. You should find out as much as
possible about the company before you go to the interview. Understand the products that they produce and the
services that they provide. It is also good to know who the customers are and who the major competitors are.
Practice makes perfect. It will also make you feel more confident and relaxed. So, practice your answers to
common questions. Make a list of questions to ask, too. Almost all interviewers will ask if you have questions.
This is a great opportunity for you to show your keenness, enthusiasm, and knowledge.
Make a great impression. The interview is your chance to show that you are the best person for the job.
Your application or resume has already exhibited that you are qualified. Now it is up to you to show how your
skills and experience match this position and this company. The employer will be looking and listening to
determine if you are a good fit. He/she will be looking for a number of different qualities, in addition to the
skills that you possess. To make the best impression, dress appropriately; express your strengths; arrive early,
by about 10-15 minutes; be enthusiastic; shake hands firmly; be an active listener; sit up straight and maintain
eye contact; and ask questions.
After the interview, follow up with a thank-you note. This is a chance for you to restate your interest and
how you can benefit the company. Your best bet is to try to time it so that the note gets there before the hiring:
decision is made. You should also follow up with a phone call if you do not hear back from the employer
within the specified time.
41. The pronoun it refers to ________.

A. the job B. the interview C. the interviewer D. the preparation
42. What does the writer advise you to practice?
A. Asking and answering questions related to the job.
B. Making products that the company produces.
C. Providing services that the company serves.
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D. Meeting some customers and competitors.

43. Which should not be shown during your interview?
A. Punctuality B. A firm hand shaking
C. Being properly-dressed D. Weaknesses
44. You can show your qualifications in the
A. dressing style and punctuality
B. competing with the competitors
C. résumé and letter of application
D. eye contact with the interview
45. Which is not included in the writer’s advice?
A. You should not communicate with the interviewer after the interview.
B. You ‘should make the best impression in the interview.
C. You should write a note to say thanks to the interviewer after the interview.
D. You should telephone the interviewer for any information after the interview.
VI: Gap filling

There are several things to remember if you are __(46)___for a new job. Most
companies___(47)_____their vacancies in the newspaper, and there are normally a lot of ___(48)____for each
post. A good letter of application is ____(49)____very important. You should ___(50)___ with it your
curriculum vitae, so that the employer knows about your qualifications and experience. If you are applying to
a large company, address your letter to the Personnel Manager, who deals with appointing new staff. If you
are invited to an interview, make sure you suitably dressed and on time.
46. A. finding B. asking C. applying D. sending
47. A. advertise B. place C. put D. write
48. A. interviewers B. seekers C. applicants D. competitors
49. A. so B. therefore C. because D. however
50. A. include B. enclose C. send D. receive
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UNIT 8: LIFE IN THE FUTURE

A. VOCABULARY:
I. Word form:
1. The health of our children is being ___endangered___ by exhaust fumes. (danger)
2. We don’t have to be a _pessimist__to realize that we’re in trouble. (pessimistic)
3. There is considerable __optimism__that the company will improve. (optimistic)
4. Air pollution causes _____environmental_____ damage to our city. (environment)
5. I was impressed by the _____variety____ of dishes on offer. (vary)
6. The railway line was ___electrified_ in the 1950s. (electric)
7. There was a general ___expectation__ that he would win. (expect)
8. The pain got ___progressively___ worse. (progress)
9. He made a very positive __contribution_ to the success of the project. (contribute)
10. The strong wind was __threatening__ to destroy the bridge. (threat)
1) You don’t have to be a to realize that we’re in trouble.
A. pessimistic B. pessimist C. optimistic D. optimist
2) Many ______cooperate with each other no matter what their nationalities are.
A. science B. scientists C. scientific D. scientifically
3) It is said that scientists and engineers have become very important figures in our modern society.
A. industry B. industrial C. industrialize D. industrially
4) In our modern nowadays, scientific progress is constantly opening up new horizons, bringing new
needs, and new opportunities.
A. social B. socialist C. socially D. society
5) Scientists and engineers use their ____ knowledge to help in constructions and testing.
A. technology B. technical C. technically D. technician
6) She made an important _____ to the company’s success.
A. contribute B. contribution C. contributed D. contributing
7) The Great ______ was a dramatic, worldwide economic downturn beginning in some countries as early as
1928.
A. economic B. economy C. depress D. depression
8) When a _______ becomes bankrupt, its stock is of no value anymore.
A. corporate B. corporation C. cooperation D. cooperate
9) The owner put two locks on every door for better .
A. secure B. securely C. insecure D. security
10) The manager to fire an employee unless her work improves.
A. threat B. threatening C. threatened D. threateningly
11) Governments work together to stop .
A. terrorist B. terrorize C. terror D. terrorism
12) That racing car has a engine.
A. powerful B. power C. powerless D. powerfully
13) After the of the wheel, people could travel faster.
A. inventory B. invent C. invention D. inventor
14) The Browns are happy family. They share the chores with each other.
A. domestic B. local C. house D. home
15) She visited a clinic for a flu shot.
A. medicine B. medical C. medically D. medicare
16) We are responsible for the of our country’s economy.
A. develop B. development C. developed D. developing
17) Before moving into the new house, we had the turned on.
A. electricity B. electrical C. electric D. electronic
18) She performs her job well and quickly; she is very .
A. efficient B. efficiency C. efficiently D. inefficient
19) Dinosaurs on the earth long ago.
A. appear B. appearance C. disappeared D.disappearance
20) He is that next year’s sales will be excellent.
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A. confident B. confidential C. confidence D. confidently

B. LANGUAGE FOCUS:
I. Phonetics: Choose the word having the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest
1. A. garage B. storage C. shortage D. encourage
2. A. moustache B. machinery C. champagne D. championship
3. A. honor B. hope C. follow D. promise
4. A. beard B. clear C. mere D. healthy
5. A. punctual B. rubbish C. frustrate D. furious
6. A. meadow B. measure C. pleasure D. stream
7. A. this B. thick C. math D. thin
8. A. climbing B. basket C. subway D. club
9. A. frustrate B. furious C. punctual D. rubbish
10. A. name B. flame C. man D. fame
II. Stress: Pick out the word whose stress pattern is different from the others:
1. A. behavior B. society C. distinguish D. foreigner
2. A. essential B. furniture C. opposite D. fortunate
3. A. contain B. reject C. concern D. frozen
4. A. development B. employment C. industrial D. modernize
5. A. different B. terrorist C. contrary D. domestic
6. A. restaurant B. propose C. marriage D. family
7. A. pursue B. career C. disturb D. gender
8. A. cohabitation B. responsibility C. inconvenience D. environmental
9. A. individual B. traditional C. institution D. disappearance
10. A. possess B. except C. request D. famous
C. GRAMMAR:
I. PREPOSITIONS
1. accuse sb of (doing) sth : tố cáo
2. agree with sb about sth; agree on / to sth
3. apply (to sb) for a job/ a place at university etc. : xin việc / xin học đại học
4. arrive at (stations, bus stop, airport …): địa điểm
- arrive in (London, Paris, England, Vietnam, France…): địa danh
5. ask sb about sb/ sth: hỏi về
- ask (sb) for sth: nhờ ; xin ; yu cầu ( ask for help/ money)
6. aim/ point at
7. believe in
8. belong to
9. borrow sth from sb
10. congratulate sb on sth: chúc mừng
11. complain (to sb) about sb / sth
12. concentrate on sth = focus on: tập trung
13. consist of = be composed of; include; contain
14. differ from
15. depend on / rely on
16. die of (a disease)
17. divide / cut sth into (two or more parts)
18. discuss sth with sb
- have a discussion about sth
19. dream about: nằm mơ
- dream of = imagine (mơ ước)
20. explain sth to sb
21. escape from
22. fill sth with
23. happen to sb/sth
24. hear about sth: be told about sth
- hear of sb/sth : know that sb/sth exists (nghe nói về)
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- hear from sb: receive a letter, telephone call from sb

25. infer from : suy ra từ
26. introduce sb to sb
27. insist on : khăng khăng
28. invite sb to (a party / a wedding, etc….)
29. join in = take part in
30. laugh/ smile at
31. leave (a place) for (another place) : rời khỏi (một chỗ) để đến (một chỗ khác)
32. listen to
33. live on money / food
- live by doing a job (by farming/ fishing)
34. look/ glance/ stare at
- look forward to : mong đợi
35. object to sb / v-ing : phản đối
36. participate in = take part in
37. prevent sb from
38. prefer sb/sth to sb/sth
39. pay (sb) for sth
* pay a bill / a fine / $50 / a fare / a tax, etc.
40. protect sb/sth from/ against sb/sth
41. provide sb with sth = supply sb with sth
- provide sth for sb = supply sth to sb
42. remind sb of sb / sth : nhắc/ gợi nhớ đến
- remind sb about sth: nhắc nhở
43. succeed in
44. suffer from: chịu đựng
45. shout at sb
46. speak to sb about sb/sth
47. spend (money) on sth
48. talk to/ with sb about/ of sb/sth
49. thank sb for sth
50. think about/ of sb/sth
51. translate (a book, etc …) from one language into another one
52. wait for sb
53. write (a letter) to sb
54. warn sb about sb /of sth: lưu ý, cảnh cáo
Exercise 1:
1) He is very worried _______ his new job because he is not quite prepared _______ working.
A. on / over B. to / off C. about / for D. in / at
2) The bookstore is the chemist’s and the butcher’s and the library.
A. among/ across B. among/ opposite
C. between/ across D. between/ opposite
3) Next year, I am going to get married John and we are going to move to Briston.
A. with B. for C. to D. at
4) Mrs. Anna is charge the marketing department.
A. in/ on B. in/ in C. in/ of D. on/ in
5) They accused him robbing a bank.
A. in B. with C. of D. on
6) The former leader said that he had nothing to apologize , although he did apologize _______ running
away.
A. for/ for B. on/ on C. for/ on D. on/ for
7) After living in the United States three years, I am accustomed the culture.
A. in/ to B. for/ to C. to/ to D. to/ for
8) Students have access the library the weekend.
A. to/ on B. on/ to C. to/ for D. on/ in
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9) My mother is very proud my father.

A. of B. on C. in D. with
10) Colonel is famous _______ his victory.
A. with B. for C. in D. of
11) We are often suspicious strangers.
A. with B. for C. of D. in
12) Mr. Smith lives 342 River street ________New York.
A. in/ in B. at/ in C. on/ in D. in/ on
13) We reached her house safe and sound.
A. at B. to C. with D. x
14) Our car travelled an average speed of 60 mph.
A. with B. on C. in D. at
15) She likes to listen Radio Australia.
A. from B. x C. at D. to
16) After hearing the illness of his mother, he left his hometown where his poor mother was waiting for
him.
A. with B. on C. in D. for
17) She was absent class yesterday.
A. to B. from C. for D. of
18) John’s business developed an idea he had years ago.
A. by B. into C. from D. off
19) He always prevents me doing my duty.
A. of B. from C. with D. at
20) The war victims suffered terribly cold and hunger.
A. with B. from C. to D. away
Exercise 2:
1) I forgot that appointment.
A. x B. about C. for D. over
2) It is very nice you to take so much trouble.
A. of B. to C. for D. from
3) He congratulated me winning the competition.
A. of B. on C. at D. about.
4) “Can I borrow some money you?” “You are already in debt me ________ sixty dollars.”
A. from/ for B. from/ to C. from/ by D. with/ for
5) “What do you think ______ the idea Albert had?” “I’m opposed it.”
A. about/ with B. of/ with C. about/ to D. of/ to
6) “Can you tell me where a hardware store is?” “I’m sorry. I’m not familiar this city.”
A. with B. to C. about D. for
7) “How did you change the class schedule?” “We combined the reading class the writing class.”
A. to B. with C. from D. into
8) “Where did you get the name Harrison?” “I was named my grandfather.”
A. of B. with C. from D. after
9) “Where does Anthony work?” “I think he’s associated the Forman Company”.
A. with B. by C. of D. to
10) “What was your impression ______ the art exhibition?” “I thought some of the works were uninteresting.”
A. of B. with C. to D. at
11) “I thought we were buying hamburgers the barbecue.” “Some insisted ______ getting
chicken too.”
A. for/ on B. in/ on C. in/ in D. for/ in
12) “I’ll buy the cake John’s birthday party.” “And I’ll be responsible __________ the ice-cream.”
A. to/ of B. to/ for C. for/ for D. for/ with
13) “Tom and Peter look so much alike.” “Yes, it’s very difficult to distinguish one _______ another.”
A. to B. by C. for D. from
14) When Rome do as the Romans do.
A. with B. for C. in D. like
15) He succeeded getting a scholarship.
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A. in B. about C. for D. on
16) I prefer tea coffee.
A. than B. to C. from D. for.
17) Edward depends his family financial support.
A. on/ with B. of/ to C. on/ for D. on/ of
18) Water consists oxygen and hydrogen.
A. about B. with C. for D. of
19) A great number of people still believe ghost nowadays.
A. in B. at C. on D. x
20) His attitude _______ her has changed greatly. I think he has fallen ___ love _____ her.
A. to/in/ with B. to/ to/ with C. for/ in/ from D. with/ in/ for
Exercise 3 :
1.I’m not used to getting up ________ such an early hour.
A. in B. at C. on D. for
2. It is my job to take care _____ those people and treat them tactfully.
A. of B. up C. after D. with
3. I have been going with him ______ the past six months.
A. since B. in C. for D. during
4. They arrived ______ October.
A. on B. in C. since D. from
5. I’ve been invited to a wedding ________ 14 February.
A. in B. at C. on D. by
6. I’m busy just now, but I’ll be with you _______ a moment.
A. at B. in C. on D. Φ
7. Jonathan is 63. He’ll be retiring from his job ____ two years’ time.
A. in B. since C. at D. for
8. The telephone and the doorbell rang _______ the same time.
A. in B. on C. at D. Φ
9. I don’t like driving ______ night.
A. in B. on C. at D. during
10. Mary and David always go out for dinner ___ their wedding anniversary.
A. in B. on C. for D. at
11. _____ weekends, we often go for long walks in the country.
A. At B. In C. On D. For
12. His brother is an engineer, but he doesn’t have a job __ the moment.
A. in B. on C. at D. Φ
13. ______ Saturday night I went to bed ______ midnight.
A. On/ in B/ In/ in C. On/ at D/ In/ at
14. There are usually a lot of parties _______ New Year’s Eve.
A. in B. at C. on D. Φ
15. Do you give each other presents ______ Christmas?
A. on B. in C. at D. by
16. I sat ______ the floor.
A. on B. in C. above D. over
17. There’s a dirty mark ______ the wall.
A. in B. on C. at D. in front of
18. There was a long queue of people ______ the bus stop.
A. in B. by C. at D. on
19. My brother lives in a small village ________ the southwest of England.
A. of B. in C. on D. at
20. In Britain we drive _______ the left.
A. from B. in C. at D. on
21. Our flat is _________ the second floor of the building.
22. Write your name ______ the top of the page.
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A. in B. on C. at D. behind
23. The television is ______ the corner of the room.
A. on B. at C. in D. all are correct
24. Paris is ______ the river Seine.
A. at B. in C. by D. on
25. I’ll be _______ work until 5.30.
26. I love swimming ________ the sea.
A. on B. in C. at D. B & C are correct
27. The bus was very full. There were too many people _______ it.
A. in B. on C. at D. near
28. You can hire a car _______ the airport.
A. at B. in C. on D. A & B are correct
29. I didn’t watch the news _______ television.
A. in B. through C. on D. by
30. Water boils _______ 100 degrees Celsius.
A. about B. in C. at D. on
31. Alan got married ______ 17, which is rather young to get married.
A. at B. in C. by D. for
32. I heard an interesting programme _______ the radio this morning.
A. by B. in C. at D. on
33. I wouldn’t like his job. He spends most of his time talking __ the phone.
A. in B. at C. on D. by.
34. The earth travels round the sun _______ 107,000 kilometres an hour.
A. at B. on C. in D. with
35. Can you turn the light on, please? I don’t want to sit ______ the dark.
A. on B. within C. in D. during
36. When I was 14, I went ______ a trip to France organized by my school.
A. in B. on C. with D. Φ
37. Sorry we’re late. We missed the bus, so we had to come ______ foot.
A. by B. with C. on D. A & C are correct
38. How long does it take to cross the Atlantic _______ ship?
A. by B. in C. on D. all are correct
39. Don’t go out _______ the rain. Wait until it stops.
A. in B. into C. on D. under
40. Tracy left school _______ the age of 16.
A. in B. about C. at D. with
41. What time does the train get ____ London?
A. in B. to C. on D. Φ
42. They arrived ______ Spain a week ago.
A. in B. at C. to D. Φ
43. I’m tired. Let’s go ______ home now.
A. in B. at C. to D. Φ
44. I met Linda _______ my way home.
A. in B. near C. on D. at
45. She got _______ the car.
A. out B. in C. out of D. B & C are correct
46. I saw Steve ______ a concert on Sunday.
A. in B. on C. at D. all are correct
47. Where have you been? I’ve been waiting ______ ages.
A. since B. in C. for D. at
48. We met a lot of interesting people _______our holiday.
A. for B. in C. on D. during
49. Don’t pay the bill today. Wait ______ tomorrow.
A. by B. in C. until D. Φ
50. San Francisco is _____ the west coast of the United States.
A. in B. on C. at D. by
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Exercise 4:
1. May I introduce you _________ Mr. Jones?
A. to B. with C. for D. and
2. Mr. Pike invited some guests ________ his house for dinner.
A. at B. to C. in D. on
3. I can’t wait _________my vacation.
A. to B.for C. on D. with
4. Army tanks entered______ the main square of the city.
A. Φ B. into C. in D. to
5. More than 15 years has gone ________ but I never forget the time when I first met him.
A. on B. up C. out D. by
6. The boss asked his secretary to go ___ the figures and calculation again.
A. over B. on C. away D. up
7. He went ______ the burglars.
A. ahead B. over C. along D. after
8. Despite the bad weather, the picnic will go ________.
A. along B. out C. ahead D. by
9. She insisted _________ following me for several hundred yards.
A. on B. of C. in D. with
10. More money should be spent ______health and education.
A. on B. of C. in D. for
11. Our vacation always depends ______ my mother.
A. in B. at C. to D. on
12. They live ________ bread and potatoes.
A. with B. by C. on D. at
13. In some countries, people drive ______ the left side of the road.
A. in B. on C. to D. at
14. My sister has just got engaged ______ her boyfriend.
A. with B. at C. on D. to
15. Your parents are worrying ______ you. Please write to them.
A. for B. about C. with D. on
16. I didn’t know John was married ________ Ann.
A. with B. to C. for D. and
17. This was the first time I’d heard _______any trouble in the area.
A. of B. about C. from D. Φ
18. She dreamed _______ becoming a famous singer.
A. of B. about C. for D. A and B
19. I don’t believe ________all these silly diets.
A. on B. of C. in D. for
20. The cover protects the machine __________ dust.
A. of B. about C. from D. for
21. A strange thing happened _______ me a few days ago.
A. with B. to C. for D. and
22. Mark decided to give _____ sport to concentrate ___ his studies.
A. upon B. out- in C. in- of D. away-at
23. My present job isn’t wonderful, but I prefer it _______ what I did before.
A. with B. to C. for D. at
24. Do you spend much money _____ clothes?
25. I felt quite cold but Peter insisted _______ having the window open.
26. They wore warm clothes to protect themselves _______ the cold.
27. Sally is often not well. She suffers _______ very bad headaches.
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28. You know that you can rely _______ me if you need any help.
A. in B. on C. to D. at
29. She inherited the land __________ her grandmother.
A. of B. about C. from D. Φ
30. The discussion focused __________ three main problems.
31. She attached great importance ________ regular exercise.
32. It has been proved _____ my satisfaction that you are telling the truth.
33. She wrote to me and asked ………..a job.
34. His parents banned him …….….. making friends …… them.
A. for/ with B. at/ to C. of/ of D. from/ with
35. You remind me …………your brother.
A. to B. for C. as D. of
36. The dog begged ………………….a piece of cake.
37. They objected ………………….changing their plan at this late date.
38. On hearing the news , she burst ………………tears.
A. out B. into C. onto D. forward
39. The rain prevented us ……………completing the work.
40. Don’t pay any attention ………….what they say.
A. for B. to C. at D. with
41. The aim of the competition is to match the quote ……..the person who said it.
A. to B. at C. in D. for
42. The village is ....................... Sheffield. It’s only six miles away.
A. along B. by C. near D. next
43. You can see the details ......................................... the computer screen.
A. at B. by C. in D. on
44. I’ve got a meeting ......................................... Thursday afternoon.
A. at B. in C. on D. to
45. This car is ........................................., if you’re interested in buying it.
A. for selling B. in sale C. on sale D. of selling
46. Polly wants to cycle round the world. She’s really keen ........ the idea.
A. about B. for C. on D. with
47. I prefer dogs ......................................... cats. I hate cats.
A. from B. over C. than D. to
48. My father used the money he won to set ................. his own company.
A. forward B. on C. out D. up
49. Don’t go too fast. I can’t keep ......................................... you.
A. on to B. on with C. up to D. up with
50. What ever is she talking ………………?
A. with B. to C. about D. for
II. ARTICLES
Exercise 1:
1) I need time to think about offer you gave me.
A. x/ an B. x/ the C. a/ an D. a/ the
2) Did you read book I lent you last week?
A. a/ the B. a/ x C. the/ the D. the/ x
3) There was accident yesterday at corner of _______street.
A. an/ the/ x B. an/ the/ the C. the/ the/ the D. the/ the/ a
4) I must go to post office to buy some stamps.
A. the B. a C. an D. x
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5) There are millions of stars in space.

A. the B. a C. an D. x
6) Look outside! sky is getting very dark.
A. x B. the C. a D. an
7) butcher is someone who sells meat.
A. The B. A C. An D. x
8) I’m on night duty. When you go to bed, I go to work.
A. x/ x/x B. the/ the/ the C. the/ the/ x D. x/ x/ the
9) The Titanic, British steamer, sank in North Atlantic after hitting iceberg.
A. the/ the/ the B. a/ the/ the C. a/ the/ an D. the/ the/ an
10) One of the best things we can do to help environment is to encourage recycling.
A. x/ x B. the/ x C. the/ the D. x./ the
11) The ticket agent said that the plane would be boarding at ________.
A. the gate six B. sixth gate
C. gate six D. the six gate.
12) Call ______ ambulance. There has been _______ accident.
A. the/ the B. an/ the C. an/ an D. the/ an
13) Sandra works at ______ big hospital. She is ______ nurse.
A. the/ the B. the/ a C. a/ the D. a/ a
14) London is ______ capital of ______ England.
A. x/ x B. the/ the C. a/ the D. the/ x
15) Manila is ______ capital of ________Philippines.
A. x/ x B. a/ the C. the/ x D. the/ the
16) ______ Sun is ______ star.
A. the/ the B. x/ x C. the/ a D. x/ a
17) Did your train leave from ______ ?
A. the 8 platform B. an platform 8
C. Platform 8 D.8 Platform
18) Unemployment compensation is money to support an unemployed person while he is looking for
__________.
A. job B. works C. a work D. a job
19) ______ coals is _______ world’s most abundant fossil fuel.
A. the/ the B. x/ x C. x/ the D. the/ x
20) ______ energy in ______ tornado is enormous.
A. x/ x B. x/ a C. the/ x D. the/ a
Exercise 2: Supply the correct article A/ AN/ THE or (x) if no article is necessary.
1. Did you see …the…… football on ……x… television last night?
2. Do you think …the rich should pay more taxes to help …the……poor?
3. ……x… Everest is ……the…highest mountain in …the…… world.
4. You can take a trip by ……x… boat along……the… Thames.
5. …The…… Statue of Liberty is at …the…… entrance to……x… New York harbour.
6. Phong has to go to…x…… school by ……x….bike because his flat is far from…x…… school.
7. There was only ...a...... narrow gap between ......the.... bed and ......the... wall.
8. Let’s go on to …the……. next item on ……the…. agenda.
9. Marie was …the…….first woman who received ……a… PhD from ……the….. Sorbonne.
10. She was ……the….. first woman in …x…France who was ………a…… university professor.
11. ……The…. general opinion is that ……the… conference was …a……. success.
12. …An…….. atomic bomb is ……a… nuclear bomb that splits……x…. atoms to cause ……an…..
extremely large explosion .
13. …The….. mentally retarded are …the……..one who less mentally developed than other people of ……
the…….. same age.
14. She doesn’t think it……x… time-consuming and helpless to teach ……the…. disabled.
15. She has looked worried about something since she received ……a….. letter from her parents ……
the…… day before yesterday.
16. …The……. World Cup matches have been broadcast live through …x…… artificial satellite.
17. …The…….students were divided into three groups and each group took over …a……. different task.
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18. …The……. telephone is considered to be one of ……the…. most useful scientific achievements.
19. ……The…. picture they’re looking at was painted by ……a…..famous artist.
20. You can use …a……cell phone to make ………a… phone call when you are away from …x……home.
21. Most Vietnamese people go to ……x……..pagoda on ……the….. occasion of …the……. New Year to
pray for ……x….good luck, ……x….good health and ……x…. happiness.
22. We do not have ……x……. good memory to remember all ……the…… events that happened during our
lives.
23. She was born and grown up in …a…… picturesque fishing village in……x… Ha Long Bay.
24. ……The…..government is responsible for …the……. provision of ……x….. health care.
25. In ……the… evening, they can listen to ……the…. news on …the…. radio or watch …x…..TV for …
x…….entertainment.
26. My class decided to make …a…. visit to ……the… Botanical Garden.
27. ……A… computer can add, subtract, multiply and divide with ……x…. perfect accuracy.
28. …The…….. police are looking for …the….. man whose car was here ten minutes ago.
29. …The……. date when ……the…. United States celebrate its independence is ……x…July 4th .
30. ……The… washing-machine has broken down again. I think we should get ……a….. new one.
III. CLAUSE OR PHRASE OF CONCESSION
although / though in spite of / despite

+S+V + V-ing / noun
1. It + be + adj ® The + noun
Ex: It is dark
® the dark(ness)
2. Pronoun + be + adj ® possessive adj. + noun
Ex: He is lazy
® his laziness
3. Noun + be + adj ® The + adj + noun
Ex: the weather was cold
® the cold weather
4. There + be + noun ® noun
Ex: There are a lot of people
® a lot of people
5. S + have + noun ® possessive adj. + noun
Ex: He had experience
® his experience
6. S + V + O + adv ® possessive adj. + adj + n + n
(1) (2) (3) (4) (1) (4) (3) (2)
Ex: He practises gymnastics
regularly ® his regular gymnastics practice
Exercise 1: Choose the best answer:

1. _________ the living standard has improved a lot, unemployment is quite high.
A. because B. because of C. although D. in spite of
2. The boy decided to go out _________ it was raining very heavily outside.
A. because B. despite C. even if D. although
3. _________ all my warnings, he tried to fix the computer himself.
A. instead of B. in spite of C. although D. because
4. He always did well at school ________ having his early education.
A. on account of B. in spite of C. in addition D. even though
5. Jack insisted that he didn’t need any help, _____ I helped him anyway.
A. but B. besides C. however D. so
6. _______ some German and British management styles are similar, there are many differences between
them.
A. In spite B. In spite of C. Despite the fact that D. Despite
7. I could not eat _______ I was very hungry.
A. even though B. in spite C. despite D. in spite the fact that
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8. In spite _______, the baseball game was not cancelled.

A. the rain B. of the rain
C. it was raining D. there was a rain
9. _______, he walked to the station.
A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired
C. In spite being tired D. Despite tired
10. The children slept well, despite _______.
A. it was noise B. the noise
C. of the noise D. noisy
11. She left him _______ she still loved him.
A.however B. even though C. in spite of D. despite
12. _______ her lack of hard work, she was promoted.
A. In spite B. Even though C. In spite of D. Despite of
13. _______ some Japanese women are successful in business, the
majority of Japanese companies are run by men.
A. But B. Even though C. If D. As though
14. The teams played on in spite of the rain.
A. even if B. if C. in case D. notwithstanding
15. Our new neighbors are quite nice ___ they are sometimes talkative.
A. despite B. in spite the fact C. though D. as though
16. In spite of his hard work, he could not finish the job.
A. Hard as he worked B. Despite he worked hard
C. As though he works hard D. Although hard work
17. He went to work despite his headache.
A. however B. due to C. notwithstanding D. because of
18. Despite _______, we knew that he was guilty.
A. denied B. he denying C. he denied D. his denial
19. Despite the fact that _______, we enjoyed our trip.
A. the weather is bad B. it is a bad weather
C. the bad weather D. the weather was bad
20. Tom went to work despite _______.
A. that he did not feel very well B. of the fact not feeling well
C. he did not feel very well D. not feeling very well
Exercise 2: Choose the best answer.

1. No matter _____ hard she tries, she’ll never beat Sue at tennis.
A. what B. how C. when D. where
2. _____ happens, I won’t lose hope.
A. whatever B. however C. As D. although
3. _____ he knew the danger of smoking, he didn’t give it up.
A. Though B. Despite C. In spite of D. b and c are correct.
4. _____ films have been made on love, they still interest people.
A. Whatever B. However C. Though D. Despite
5. He couldn’t get any jobs _____ recommendations he has.
A. whatever B. no matter what kind of
C. though D. a and b are correct.
6. _____ inventions are made to reduce man’s labour, nothing can replace the human brain.
A. However B. Whatever C. As D. Although
7. _____ he does many jobs, he doesn’t earn enough money for his large family.
A. Despite B. Though C. As D. All are correct.
8. _____ efforts she’s made, she can’t get his love.
A. As B. Despite C. Whatever D. All are correct.
9. _____ his wisdom, he failed in that interview.
A. As B. In spite of C. Despite of D. b and c are correct.
10. Rich _____ they are, they are uneducated.
A. as B. though C. despite D. a and b are correct.
11. __ the living standard has improved a lot, unemployment is quite high.
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A. Because B. Because of C. Although D. In spite of

12. The boy decided to go out ____ it was raining very heavily outside.
A. because B. despite C. even if D. although
13. _________ all my warnings, he tried to fix the computer himself.
A. instead of B. in spite of C. although D. because
14. He always did well at school ______ having his early education.
A. on account of B. in spite of
C. in addition D. even though
15. Jack insisted that he didn’t need any help, ___ I helped him anyway.
A. but B. besides C. however D. so
16. She failed the test ________ she studied hard.
A. as B. in spite of C. despite D. although
17. _________ having dinner at home, they ate out that evening.
A. Instead of B. In spite of C. Except for D. Because of
18. He kept his job _______ the manager had threatened to sack him.
A. despite B. in spite of C. even D. though
19. _____ he didn’t attend the English class, he knew the lesson quite well.
A. Despite B. In spite of C. Although D. However
20. The village seemed strangely familiar ____ I’d never been there before.
A. although B. however C. despite D. in spite of
21. _______ the heavy rain, they continued to play.
A. Because B. Because of C. Although D. In spite of
22. _______ the snow, she didn’t wear a coat.
A. Despite B. Although C. Though D. Because of
23. The cafe was crowded, _____ we found a table.
A. though B. although C. but D. because
Exercise 3: Transformation
1. Despite the poor salary, he is very interested in his new job.
 Although the salary is poor, he is…
2. The man refused to be taken to hospital though he was badly injured.
 In spite of being badly injured, the man…
3. They are so poor but they are always neatly dressed.
 Despite being so poor, they are…
4. John bought that used car in spite of my advice.
 Although I advised John not to, he bought that used car.
5. Mr. Anderson went to work yesterday despite his bad cold.
 Although he had a bad cold, Mr. Anderson…
6. Despite the noise, the child slept soundly.
 Although it was noisy, the child…
7. Despite the difficulty, they were determined to finish it on time.
 Although it was difficult, they …
8. He didn’t enjoy the party though he was very hungry.
 Despite his hunger, he didn’t…
9. They worked with all their heart in spite of not being well-paid.
 Though they were not well-paid, they worked…
10. Though she was careful, she made many mistakes in her answer.
 Despite her carefulness, she made…
11. Despite the cold weather, we all went for a walk.
Although it was cold, we all…
12. I tried to persuade her. I didn’t succeed, however.
Although I tried to persuade her, I didn’t succeed.
13. It was raining, but I went swimming anyway.
Although it was raining, I went swimming.
14. I rang the doorbell, but nobody answered.
Although the doorbell rang, nobody answered.
15. We expected Larry to accept the job, but he didn’t.
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Even though we expected Larry to accept the job, he didn’t.

16. Ann felt ill, but insisted on going to work.
Although Ann felt ill, she insisted…
17. In spite of his early lead, Hudson lost the race.
Although Hudson led early, he lost…
18. Although she was hungry, she didn’t eat much.
Despite her hunger, she didn’t…
19. Despite the noise, I kept on studying.
Although it was noisy, I kept…
However noisy it was, I kept…
Exercise 4: Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one.
1. Although he was tired, he kept on working.
A. Despite his tiredness, he kept on working.
B. Despite of his tiredness, he kept on working.
C. Despite his being tiredness, he kept on working.
D. Despite his tiring, he kept on working.
2. Although his legs were broken, he managed to get out of the car before it exploded.
A. Despite his legs to be broken, he managed to get out of the car before it exploded.
B. Despite his broken legs, he was able to get out of the car before exploding.
C. Despite his legs were broken, he managed to get out of the car before it exploded.
D. Despite his broken legs, he was able to get out of the car before it exploded.
3. Although he is old, he often plays tennis.
A. In spite of his old age, he often plays tennis.
B. Despite his old age, he often plays tennis.
C. In spite of the fact that he is old, he often plays tennis.
D. All are correct.
4. Although he was exhausted, he managed to finish the marathon race.
A. Despite his exhaustion, he managed to finish the marathon race.
B. In spite of he was exhausted, he managed to finish the marathon race.
C. Even though being exhausted, he managed to finish the marathon race.
D. Though he was exhausted, but he managed to finish the marathon race.
5. Although she is intelligent, she doesn’t do well at school.
A. In spite of intelligent, but she doesn’t do well at school.
B. Even though her intelligent, yet she doesn’t do well at school.
C. Despite being intelligent, she doesn’t do well at school.
D. Although the fact that her intelligence, she doesn’t do well at school.
6. Kate made a world tour in spite of her parents disapproval.
A. Kate made a world tour but her parents disapproved of it.
B. Although her parents disapproved of her world tour, Kate made it.
C. Kate made a world tour; however, her parents disapproved of it.
D. Kate made a world tour because her parents disapproved of it.
7. Mary tried to keep calm although she was very disappointed.
A. Mary was too disappointed to keep calm.
B. Disappointed as she was, Mary tried to keep calm.
C. Mary lost her temper because of her disappointment.
D. Feeling disappointed, Mary tried to keep calm, but she failed.
8. Despite his ability to do the job, he was not offered the position.
A. It was his ability that helped him do the job and get the position.
B. Although he was able to do the job, but he was not offered the position.
C. He was not offered the position, regardless of his ability to do the job.
D. If he had enough ability to do the job, he would be offered the position.
9. He had worked very hard but he failed.
A. Hard as he worked, he failed.
B. Thanks to his hard work, he failed.
C. He did not succeeded because of his being hard working.
D. Even though being hard working, he failed.
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10. I did not answer the door even though I knew it was my friend.
A. Unless I knew it was my friend, I would not answer the door.
B. I knew it was my friend, but I did not answer the door.
C. Only when I answered the door did I knew it was my friend.
D. I answered the door since I knew it was my friend.
D. READING COMPREHENSION:
I. Choose the option that best completes each space:
Over the next 20 to 50 years, it will become harder to tell the (1) _____ between the human and the
machine. All body (2) _____ will be replaceable. Computers will function like the human (3) _____ with the
ability to recognize feelings and respond in a feeling way. They will then produce fake people. We will then
be able to create a machine duplicate of ourselves (4) _____ we will appear to be alive long after we are dead.
Maybe a few decades later, a way will be found to transfer our spirit, including our (5) _____ and thoughts, to
the new body. Then we can choose to live for as (6) _____ as we want. It might be expensive. When it
becomes possible to do a spirit transfer, they will figure out (7) _____ to do them automatically. So we will be
able to reside within whichever duplicate we want, whenever we want.
Miniature robots will be built to travel through your blood (8) _____ and repair damage. Also, larger
robots will be used when you are sick. When you have an upset stomach, you will (9) _____ a very small
cherry tasting robot which will travel through your stomach taking video of the mess. It will be set up like a
video game, so you can control the exploring and the selection of images. Then you can replay the video to
help a doctor (10) _____ your illness, or to prove to your employer that you really, were sick.
1. A. variety B. change C. difference D. appearance

2. A. region B. place C. role D. parts
3. A. brain B. limb C. skull D. liver
4. A. such B. as C. so D. but
5. A. experience B. memories C. actions D. health
6. A. long B. far C. much D. soon
7. A. what B. when C. why D. how
8. A. line B. creek C. stream D. river
9. A. swallow B. chew C. vomit D. drink
10.A. notice B. diagnose C. watch D. observe
II. Read the text and then choose the best answers to the questions:
How do you imagine the future? In just twenty years from now, experts tell us, life will be very
different. By 2020, scientists will have invented a tiny ear-piece that can translate foreign languages instantly.
In thirty years’ time, we may be taking our holidays in luxury ‘space’ hotels which will go round the Earth. By
the year 2030, we’ll all be living longer. By then, doctors will probably have learnt how to cure illnesses such
as cancer and AIDS. Scientists may also have learnt how to use genetics to treat disease. A human being may
even have been cloned. By 2030, most people will own a computer. In fact, by 2050, printed books may have
completely disappeared. Students of the future will be using ‘e-books’, which they can download for
themselves, from computers. Students will be spending more time working from home, and a lot less time at
school. In fact, we’ll all be spending more time at home. The future sounds great!
1. What is true about the ear-piece that will be invented by scientists?

A. It is very small.
B. It is invented for deaf people.
C. It’s a hearing aid.
D. It can speak foreign languages.
2. How many points of time are mentioned in the reading?
A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5
3. All of the following may come true by 2030 EXCEPT
A. People may take their holidays in luxury hotels in space.
B. People will live a longer time.
C. Cancer and AIDS can be cured.
D. Everyone will own a computer.
4. According to the passage which of the following is true?
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A. There may be no printed materials.

B. Students will no longer go to school.
C. People will spend more time working at home.
D. People will stay at home and not have to work.
III. Choose the option that best completes each space:

2020 Visions
Here are the results of our ___(1)____ into ___(2)____ people think life will be __(3)_____ in 2020.
Most people think that:
We will have put men ___(4)____ Mars. Society will have become more ___(5)____ .Medical science will
have ___(6)____ a cure for baldness. Most people will be walking around with at least one artificial
__(7)_____ in their bodies. Everyone will be using plastic cards __(8)_____ than cash. We will have
discovered intelligent life elsewhere in ___(9)____ universe. Computers will have changed our lives
completely. We will be paying taxes for clean air __(10)_____ like we do for clean water.
1. A. Questionnaire B. survey C. investigation D. discussion

2. A. what B. that C. which D. the
3. A. as B. like C. become D. get
4. A. in B. to C. on D. up
5. A. caring B. careful C. careless D. care
6. A. founded B. found C. looked D. fought
7. A. object B. part C. section D. area
8. A. more B. instead C. rather D. quite
9. A. a B. the C. an D. ø
10. A. only B. also C. just D. merely
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SAMPLE TEST 4
A. Phonetics: Choose the word having the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest
1. A. card B. award C. chart D. car
2. A. captain B. obtain C. maintain D. remain
3. A. any B. cat C. matter D. chat
5. A. Please B. pleasant C. measure D. meadow
B. Stress: Pick out the word whose stress pattern is different from the others
1. A. history B. payee C. proceed D. depend
2. A. ceremony B. technology C. community D. autography
3. A. retail B. pursue C. direct D. consult
4. A. agency B. memory C. encounter D. influence
5. A. rapidly B. cooperate C. prosperity D. celebrity
C. Multiple choice:
11. Wage increases must be in line _______ inflation.
A. of B. at C. for D. with
12. The government has _______ top priority to reforming the tax system.
A. given B. formed C. planned D. taken
13. The bomb explosion was one of the worst ______ of terrorism that Italy has experienced in recent years.
A. acts B. actions C. activities D. all are correct
14. The government claims to be doing all it can to ______ corruption.
A. remove B. eradicate C. get rid of D. B and C
15. We need someone really ______ who can organize the office and make it run smoothly.
A. efficient B. effective C. effectively D. efficiently
16. Contrary to all ______, she was accepted by the academy.
A. expectations B. expect C. hope D. anticipation
17. The new position lays a ________ on her.
A. responsibility B. burden C. request D. A and B
18. He failed to _____ the required standard, and did not qualify for the race.
A. come to B. get to C. reach D. go to
19. The traffic warden took the registered number of the_____ parked car.
A. legal B. legality C. legally D. illegally
20. Mary doesn’t mind living ______ her own.
A. with B. by C. on D. at
21. “Where did you get the name Harrison?” “I was named ______ my grandfather.”
A. after B. of C. with D. from
22. “What’s the meat loaf?” “It’s a dish composed _____ hamburger, eggs, tomato sauce, and bread crumbs.”
A. of B. by C. to D. for
23. He keeps working ______ feeling unwell.
A. although B. because of C. in spite of D. unless
24. I _______ a driving test next month.
A. have B. will have
C. will be having D. will have had
25. _______ he did not attend the English class, he knew the lesson quite well.
A. Despite B. In spite of C. Although D. Because
26. I just had to take the dog out ____ of the awful weather.
A. although B. in spite C. despite D. even though
27. ______ man is ______ reasoning animal.
A. The-a B. X- a C. Some-any D. Any-the
28. I’m on ____ night duty. When you go to ____ bed, I go to ____work.
A. a-X-X B. X-X-X C. X-the-the D. the-X-a
29. Although she is intelligent, she doesn’t do well at school.
A. in spite of intelligent, but she doesn’t do well at school.
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B. Despite being intelligent, she doesn’t do well at school

C. Even though her intelligence, she doesn’t do well at school.
D. In spite the fact that she is intelligent, she doesn’t do well at school.
30. I’m sure you’ll have a great time even though I won’t be there.
A. Even though without me, you’ll have a great time, I’m sure.
B. Without my being there but I’m sure you’ll have a great time.
C. Despite without my being there, I’m sure you’ll have a great time.
D. Having a great time though I won’t be there, I’m sure.
D. Choose the underlined part among A, B, C, or D that needs correcting:

31. Although his bad cough, he kept on smoking.
A B C D
32. I’m fed up for you telling me what to do.
A B C D
33. She is tired from being asked the same things everyday.
A B C D
34. You should take regular exercise instead of sit in front of the television all day.
A B C D
35. After my father passed away, he had already seen the success of his children.
A B C D
E. Gap-filling:
Before the 1960s, Singapore was essentially a trading nation. Since__(36)___,it has developed a
more__(37)__ economy and has become an important financial, trade, and transportation center. Singapore
has __(38)___ banks, insurance, and finance companies, as__(39)___as a stock exchange. Tourism is also
important to the__(40)__ of Singapore.
There is__(41)___ unemployment in Singapore. The country’s annual income per capita (per person)
is one of the__(42)__in Asia. The government of Singapore plays a major role in the country’s economy. For
example, it__(43)__ what benefits, such as vacation time and sick leave, must be__(44)__for workers by
employers. It also operates an employment agency to help people find jobs, and it provides__(45)__ for
retired workers.
36. A. then B. that C. there D. those

37. A. various B. varied C. differed D. changed
38. A. many B. few C. much D. more
39. A. long B. far C. much D. well
40. A. economic B. economics C. economy D. economical
41. A. few B. little C. a little D. a few
42. A. most B. richest C. greatest D. highest
43. A. says B. tells C. decides D. concludes
44. A. provided B. given C. offered D. handed
45. A. wages B. fees C. earnings D. pensions
F. Reading:
Some day people will certainly try to build settlements on the moon. The best place for houses in a
moon town will be a cave or a tunnel. Underground houses will not be squashed by meteorites that constantly
foil on the moon from outer space. This will be important on the moon, since daytime is so hot that food could
be cooked in the rocks, and the nights get bitterly cold.
Pioneer moon homes may be made of airtight plastic that can be blown up like a balloon inside a
cave. The reason is that the moon has no air around it. The pioneers will have to take along from the earth the
oxygen masks when they are away from home. But the balloon house itself will be filled with air. Perhaps the
house will have beds, tables and chairs, built into it. These can be inflated, too. So people will sleep, eat, and
work on air! Moon-house building will be easy. The moon’s gravity is less than the earth’s. Everything weighs
only one sixth as much as it does on the earth.
46. In a moon town, what is the best place for house?

A. A cave B. A balloon C. A tunnel D. either A or C
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47. Which of the following is true?

A. The people on the moon will not leave their homes.
B. The people on the moon will wear oxygen masks when they leave their homes.
C. The moon homes are of plastic.
D. The temperature in a cave changes as much as the temperature outside.
48. Why will the pioneers have to take along the earth the oxygen they need for breathing?
A. Because the moon homes are made of airtight plastic.
B. Because the moon house will be filled with air.
C. Because moon people will sleep, eat and work on air.
D. Because the moon has no air around it.
49. If a stone weighs 18 tons on the earth, how much does it weigh on the moon?
A. Six tons
B. fifty-five tons
C. one hundred and eight tons
D. three tons
50. According to the passage, can people build cities on the moon in the future?
A. No, they can’t.
B. Perhaps people can do.
C. Of course. People can build cities on the moon in the future.
D. People only think so.
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FIRST SEMESTER TEST 2013-2014
I/ Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
1. A. advise B. available C. admit D. vacancy
2. A. stage B. geography C. language D. age
II/ Choose the word that has the stress differently from that of the others.
3. A. behavior B. society C. employment D. foreigner
4. A. domestic B. different C. terrorist D. contrary
5. A. insurance B. decision C. consider D. optional
III/ Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence.
6. Children living in inner-city may be _________________ disadvantaged.
A. educational B. educated C. educating D. educationally
7. After the flood, there were many schemes to ___________ money to help the homeless.
A. rise B. raise C. arise D. take
8. - X: “Shall I serve you?” – Y: “ _________________________”.
A. I’m hungry now. B. No, it’s my duty.
C. Don’t mention it. D. No, it’s all right. We can serve ourselves.
9. The committee consists ______________ ten members.
A. of B. in C. for D. with
10. The candidate’s experience and qualification will be taken into _____________ when the decision is
made.
A. consider B. consideration C. considerable D. considerably
11. Get me a glass of milk if you __________ to the kitchen.
A. will go B. went C. had gone D. go
12. I think American kids find TV to be more __________ than books.
A. interest B. interested C. interesting D. interestingly
13. Creating a good impression on the interviewer is very important.
A. appearance B. deep, strong effect C. pressure D. compliment
14. The Pacific Ocean, _________ may have been crossed by raft during the Stone Age, is the world’s largest
ocean.
A. who B. where C. that D. which
15. The woman ____________ we were introduced was quite helpful.
A. whom B. to whom C. that D. who
16. He is ____________ that next year’s sales will be excellent.
A. confident B. confidential C. confidence D. confidently
17. Mrs. Anna is _________ charge ___________ the marketing department.
A. in/on B. in/ in C. in/ of D. on/in
18. The Titanic, ______ British steamer, sank in ___________ North Atlantic after hitting __________
iceberg.
A. the/ the/ the B. a/the/ the C. the/ the/ an D. a/ the/ an
19. – X: “Shall we go out tonight?” – Y: “ ________________”.
A. Ok. Let’s go to a restaurant. B. We go home now.
C. Forget it. D. No, I won’t.
20. John __________ to have finished his work before deadline.
A. believes B. believed C. is believed D. is believing
21. Today, many childhood diseases ___________ by early immunization.
A. prevent B. can be prevented C. is prevented D. have prevented
22. Cindy __________ that I could keep her book for another two days.
A. said me B. asked C. told D. told me
23. You were _________ to be here an hour ago.
A. supposed B. planned C. needed D. intended
24. – X: “I’ll call her at eight”. – Y: “No, don’t. She ________ breakfast then.”
A. will have B. had C. will have had D. will be having
25. The prisoner ___________ that he had attacked a policeman.
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A. declined B. denied C. refused D. rejected

26. World War II ___________________ in 1939.
A. was occurred B. was taken place C. occurred D. was broken out
27. If you had taken my advice, you _________ in such difficulties.
A. wouldn’t have been B. hadn’t been C. wouldn’t be D. won’t be
28. Scientists and engineers use their _________ knowledge to help in constructions and testing.
A. technical B. technology C. technician D. technically
29. Students have access __________ the library at the weekend.
A. at B. in C. from D. to
30. We __________ four tests so far this semester.
A. have been having B. have had C. had D. will have
IV. Choose the sentence that has the same meaning as the given one.
31. “Leave my house now or I’ll call the police” shouted the lady to the man.
A. The lady threatened to call the police if the man didn’t leave her house.
B. The lady said that she would call the police if the man didn’t leave her house.
C. The lady told the man that she would call the police if he didn’t leave her house.
D. The lady informed the man that she would call the police if he didn’t leave her house.
32. “Please don’t leave until I come back,” Sarah said.
A. Sarah told us do not leave until she comes back.
B. Sarah asked us not leave until she came back.
C. Sarah told us not to leave until she came back.
D. Sarah said to us to not leave until she came back.
33.This house was built years ago. It is still in very good shape.
A. This house, which built years ago, is still in very good shape.
B. This house, very good shape, was built years ago.
C. This house, building years ago, is still in very good shape.
D. This house, which was built years ago, is still in very good shape.
34. He asked me how I earned my living.
A. He wanted to know what my job was.
B. He wanted to know how I lived.
C. He wanted to know how I enjoyed my life.
D. He wanted to know how much I got for a salary.
35. Can you pass me the magazine?
A. Would you like passing me the magazine?
B. Would you mind passing me the magazine?
C. Do you like to pass the magazine me?
D. Let’s pass me the magazine.
V. ERROR RECOGNITION
36. Had it not been for my father’s advice, I would have done a serious mistake.
A B C D
37. Smokers warned not to smoke in bed because of the potential danger.
A B C D
38. Henry enjoys fishing because it allows him relaxing and forget all his problems.
A B C D
39. John got his sister read his assignment, and then asked her to write the report for him because he did not
have enough time. A B C
D
40. Many charity organizations have brought food supplies and clothes to flood- effecting areas in the
A B C D
Mekong Delta.
VI.GAP – FILLING
Dining Etiquette in Japan: An honored guest sits at the centre of the table furthest from the door and
begins eating first. Learning to (41) ________ chopsticks – never point them, never pierce food with them,
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and rest them on the chopstick- rest when breaking (42) _______ drink or chat. It is good etiquette to try a bit
of everything.
Dining Etiquette in Turkey: Meals are a (43) ________ affair, conversations are friendly and loud. The
head of the family of honored guests is served first. It is good etiquette to insist the most senior is served first
(44) ___________ you. Asking for (45) ________ food is compliment. If taken to a restaurant, Turkish dining
etiquette has strict rules that the one who extended the invitation must pay.
41. A. grasp B. use C. handle D. keep
42. A. on B. as C. for D. with
43. A. socialist B. social C. socialize D. socialism
44. A. instead of B. because of C. out of D. regardless of
45. A. many B. so many C. the most D. more
VII. READING
The first few days after getting home from college were okay but then I began to feel rather bored and
lonely. My parents were busy working and most of my friends were either away on holiday or else had
holiday jobs. I had tried to get a job myself but without success. I was beginning to wish I had not come home
when I saw an advertisement for holiday courses in the local newspaper.
For a small fee you could try a lot of different activities organized by town’s youth club. Each activity
lasted half a day. I had not expected the courses to be very interesting but they were excellent. I also met new
people as many of the tourists staying in the town joined in. You could do things like painting, acting,
playing- writing or computing. I met some students from Bulgaria who invited me to visit their country next
year. You can imagine how excited I am, in fact it was one of the best holidays I have ever had.
46. What is the writer trying to do in the passage?

A. To describe a holiday in the country.
B. To explain how she spent a holiday.
C. To describe her new holiday home.
D. To explain why she couldn’t go on holiday.
47. Why would somebody read the passage?
A. To find out about holiday courses.
B. To make contact with Bulgarian students.
C. To discover the writer’s news.
D. To read about the advertisements.
48. How did the writer feel when she arrived home?
A. She was pleased to have time to herself.
B. She felt nervous about being alone.
C. She was delighted to see her friends.
D. She almost regretted about coming back.
49. Why is the writer looking forward to next year?
A. There will be new holiday courses.
B. She has found a holiday course.
C. She is planning to go to Bulgaria.
D. Her friends will visit her
50. Which of these advertisements did the writer see?
A. A week’s free course on an activity of your own choice. Open to visitors and residents alike. Name your
course and you can spend a week enjoying yourself.
B. Join a holiday course! We are offering half-day courses in a variety of water sports. During the summer
holiday period all courses are half price.
C. Throughout the summer holiday we are offering cheaper entry to the town’s sports and leisure facilities.
Special low prices for tourists. Don’t miss this opportunity!
D. We welcome everyone to join in our holiday program. A wide range of sports and activities is available a
morning or afternoon timetable.
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*Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others
1. A. academic B. maths C. April D. January
2. A. September B. state C. arts D. physical
* Choose the word whose main stressed syllable is different from that of the others
3. A. obvious B. impolite C. formally D. separate
4. A. different B. terrorist C. contrary D. domestic
5. A. service B. receive C. achieve D. reply
* Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentence

6. The teacher divided the class ________ four groups.
A. by B. into C. to D. from
7. I absolutely _______ with everything that has been said.
A. accept B. agree C. admit D. approve
8. Schooling is ________ for all English children from the age of 5 to 16.
A. compulsory B. important C. extend D. requiring
9. Can you please tell me some information that _______ to the job?
A. indicates B. expresses C. interests D. relates
10. You don’t have to be a _______________to realize that we’re in trouble.
A. pessimistic B. pessimist C. optimistic D. optimist
11. _______ education refers to education at college or university level.
A. General B. Secondary C. Tertiary D. Academic
12. The Browns are a happy family. They share the ___________________ chores with each other.
A. domestic B. local C. house D. home
13. Peter: “How do you do!”
Mary: “___________”.
A. Yeah, OK. B. Not too bad. C. How do you do! D. I’m well. Thank you
14. A: “Good morning. My name is Turner. I have a reservation.”
B: “____________.”
A. What do you want? B. Yes, a single room for two nights.
C. I haven’t decided yet. What about you? D. What do you like?
15. In the last hundred years, traveling _______ much easier and more comfortable.
A. becomes B. has become C. became D. will become
16. Right now, Jim _______ the newspaper and Kathy _______ dinner.
A. is reading / is cooking B. reads / has cooked
C. has read / was cooking D. read / will be cooking
17. _________________________ yet?
A. Has the report been written B. Has the report written
C. Did the report write D. Was the report written
18. The manager had his car _______ last week.
A. to be repaired B. repaired C. was repaired D. to repair
19. I am flying to the States tonight. I ______ you a ring if I can find a phone.
A. will give B. would give C. could give D. have given
20. If she _______ the train last night, she _______ here now.
A. took / were B. were taking / is
C. had taken / would have been D. had taken / would be
21. Friends are people ___________________ close to us.
A. who is B. whom is C. who are D. are
23. Next year, I am going to get married ____________ John and we are going to move to Briston.
A. with B. for C. to D. at
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24. Did you read _____________book I lent you ________________ last week?
A. a/ the B. a/ x C. the/ the D. the/ x
25. When Carol _______ last night, I ______ my favorite show on television.
A. was calling / watched B. called / have watched
C. called / was watching D. had called / watched
26. World War II _________ in 1939.
A. were occurred B. was occurred C. occurs D. occurred
27. I would send her a fax if I _______ her number.
A. knew B. know C. had known D. could know
28. Look outside! _______________ sky is getting very dark.
A. no word is needed B. an C. a D. the
29. After living in the United States __________ three years, I am accustomed _________ the culture.
A. in/ to B. for/ to C. to/ to D. to/ for
* ERROR RECOGNITION
31. He told that he had met a ghost the day before yesterday.
A B C D
32. Each term in a school year in England is separated by one-month break called half term.
A B C D
33. If I had known that the road were flooded, I would never have taken that way.
A B C D
34. In many ways, riding a bicycle is similar with driving a car.
A B C D
35. The house which was painted more than three days ago, but I’m going to have it done again.
A B C D
*TRANSFORMATION
36. “You should stay in bed”, I said to him.
A. I said him he should stay in bed.
B. I advised him to stay in bed.
C. I encouraged him to stay in bed.
D. I ordered him you should stay in bed.
37. People say that he was born in London.
A. That is said he was born in London
B. It was said that he was born in London
C. He is said to have been born in London
D. He was said to be born in London
38. “Let me help you carry that suitcase, ” John said to the old lady.
A. John told the old lady to carry that suitcase.
B. John offered to carry that suitcase for the old lady.
C. John told me to carry that suitcase for the old lady.
D. John promised carrying that suitcase for the old lady.
39. We could have seen the movie if the tickets had not been so expensive.
A. We saw the movie even though the tickets were expensive.
B. We want to see the movie but the tickets were sold out.
C. We couldn’t afford the ticket to see the movie
D. The tickets were inexpensive, so we saw the movie.
40. “That’s a lovely new dress, Jean,” said her mother.
A. Jean’s mother complimented her on the lovely dress.
B. Jean’s mother wanted to buy a lovely new dress.
C. Jean’s mother told her to buy that lovely new dress.
D. Jean’s mother told her to buy that lovely new dress.
*Reading: Suzanne was very nervous about her interview. She had prepared for it for at least three weeks
before. She really wanted a job but she knew that a lot of other people wanted to get it, too. She had been told
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when she phoned the number in the advert that there were so many applicants for it, so she prepared herself.
She made notes of what might be asked and of what she wanted to ask.
When the day of interview came, she arrived half an hour early. There were six other people waiting
to be interviewed. They all looked much more confident than she did. She began to feel even more nervous.
One by one was called. Each of them came out and looked satisfied. Suzanne was the last one to be called into
the interview room. She had decided by the time that she had no chance of getting the job, so she felt relaxed
as she walked in; she felt that she had nothing to lose.
The three interviewers were all very serious and they didn’t seem to be interested in her. She forgot all
the answers she had prepared and said the first thing that came into her head. Two days later, she got a letter
telling her that she had been chosen because she was the only one who had acted naturally.
41. Why was Suzanne chosen for the job?
A. She was lucky when being interviewed.
B. She could answer all the questions thoroughly.
C. She was so confident of her ability.
D. She spoke out naturally during the interview.
42. Before the interview, Suzanne …………….. .
A. took care of her appearance
B. paid much attention to her gestures
C. made notes of what she might be asked
D. looked for the information concerning the job she wanted
43. At the waiting room, Suzanne……………… .
A. looked more confident than the other applicants.
B. seemed less confident than the other applicants
C. looked as confident as the other applicants
D. didn’t look so nervous as the other applicants
44. What is NOT TRUE about Suzanne?
A. She felt so relaxed at the interview room.
B. She felt that she had nothing to lose.
C. She was confident of her ability.
D. She said the first thing that came into her head.
45. What was the attitude of the three interviewers to Suzanne?
A. They seemed indifferent and were very serious.
B. They were very cheerful.
C. They seemed interested in talking to Suzanne.
D. They kept smiling.
*GAP-FILLING
The University of Oxford, informally called "Oxford University", or simply "Oxford", (46) ______ in the
city of Oxford, in England, is the oldest university in the English-speaking world. It is also considered as one
of the world’s leading (47) ______ institutions. The university traces, its roots back to at least the end of the
11th century, although the exact date of foundation remains unclear. Academically, Oxford is consistently
ranked in the world’s top ten universities. The University is also open (48) ______ overseas students,
primarily from American universities, who may enroll in study abroad programs during the summer months
for more than a century, it has served as the home of the Rhodes Scholarship, (49) ______ brings highly
accomplished students from a number of countries to study at Oxford as postgraduates. The University of
Oxford is also a place where many talented leaders from all over the world used to study. Twenty-five British
Prime Ministers attended Oxford, including Margaret Thatcher and Tony Blair. At (50) ______ 25 other
international leaders have been educated at Oxford, and this number includes King Harald V of Norway and
King Abdullah II of Jordan. Bill Clinton is the first American President to attend Oxford. Forty-seven Nobel
prize winners have studied or taught at Oxford.
46. A. put B. placed C. located D. stood
47. A. learning B. academic C. graduating D. scholar
48. A. to B. for C. from D. up
49. A. that B. where C. whose D. which
50. A. least B. last C. late D. lately
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SECTION A: (8 POINTS)
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the
position of the main stress in each of the following questions.
1. A. qualification B. employment C. recommendation D. congratulation
2. A. candidate B. applicant C. technical D. enthusiast
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is
pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions.
3. A. moustache B. machinery C. champagne D. championship
5. A. addition B. adventure C. advertise D. advantage
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions
6. Mary: “I’ve got an interview for a job tomorrow.” – Peter: “____________.”
A. Thank you B. Same to me C. Good luck D. See you
7. She has gone to the finest universities and is an _______ person.
8. Women ________ 56% of the student numbers.
A. take B. contain C. consist D. make up
9. She has been ________ for two months now.
A. out of work B. unemployed C. jobless D. all are correct
10. _______ speaking, I do not really like my present job.
A. Honest B. Honesty C. Honestly D. Dishonest
11. Many ______cooperate with each other no matter what their nationalities are.
A. science B. scientists C. scientific D. scientifically
12. The college he _______ to has accepted him.
A. submitted B. required C. applied D. decided
13. To be offered a place at such a good university is quite a(n) _______.
A. proficiency B. preference C. achievement D. benefit
14. If I _______ 10 years younger, I _______ the job.
A. am / will take B. was / have taken
C. had been / will have taken D. were / would take
15. _______ more carefully, he would not have had the accident yesterday:
A. If Peter driven B. If had Peter driven
C. Had Peter driven D. Unless Peter had driven
16. The chemistry book _______ was a little expensive.
A.that I bought it B. I bought that
C. what I bought D. which I bought
17. They accused him ________ robbing a bank.
A. in B. with C. of D. on
18. I’m on _____ night duty. When you go to ______ bed, I go to _____ work.
A. x/ x/x B. the/ the/ the C. the/ the/ x D. x/ x/ the
19._______, he walked to the station.
A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired
C. In spite being tired D. Despite tired
20. Last night at this time, they _______ the same thing. She _______ and he _______ newspaper.
A. are doing / is cooking / is reading
B. were doing / was cooking / was reading
C. was doing / has cooked / is reading
D. had done / was cooking /read
21. John asked me _______ that film the night before.
A. that I saw B. had I seen C. if I had seen D. if had I seen
22. John: “I’ve passed my final exam.” – Tom: “____________”
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A. Good luck. B. It’s nice of you to say so.

C. That’s a good idea. D. Congratulations!
23. X: “Sorry I’m late.” - Y: “____________.”
A. OK B. Don’t worry
C. Hold the line, please D. Go ahead
24. Today, many childhood diseases _________ by early immunization.
A. is prevented B. prevent
C. are preventing D. can be prevented
25. By this time next summer, you _______ your studies.
A. completes B. will complete
C. are completing D. will have completed
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction
26. The national curriculum is a program of study(A) in all the main subjects that(B) children age(C) 5 to 16
in state schools(D) must follow.
27. One of the best thing(A) we can do to help the environment(B) is(C) to encourage recycling(D).
28. The Japanese(A) lower(B) their eyes when they speak(C) a superior to show a gesture of respect(D).
29. According to some sociable studies(A), boys and girls are reportedly maturing(B) five years earlier(C)
than they did(D) fifty years ago.
30. A job interview is your chance to show(A) an employer what(B) he or she will get that(C) you are
hired(D).
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word for each of the blanks from 31 to 35.
Teaching and learning methods and styles (31)__ in various cultures, at different colleges and universities,
and in individual courses. For example, the atmosphere in many classrooms (32)__ very formal. Students use
titles for their instructors, like “Professor Smith,” “Mrs. Jones,” and so on. Some teachers wear business
clothes and give academic lectures. Other classrooms have an informal atmosphere. Instructors dress casually,
and students use their first names. In this relaxed atmosphere, class members work together in groups. They
(33)__ their opinions and talk (34)__ their ideas. Some teachers always follow a course plan or the textbook.
They give (35)__ assignments. They give points, scores, or grades for homework. In their courses, students
take many quizzes, tests, and exams. All over the world, there are teaching and learning differences.
31. A. different B. difference C. differentiate D. differ
32. A. is B. are C. was D. were
33. A. say B. speak C. give D. change
34. A. on B. about C. of D. to
35. A. a plenty of B. a great deal of C. a large amount of D. a large number of
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 40.
Each society has its own beliefs, attitudes, customs, behaviors and social habits. These give people a sense
of who they are, how they are supposed to behave, and what they should do or should not do.
People become conscious of such rules when they meet people from different cultures. For example, the
rules about when to eat vary from culture to culture. Many North Americans and Europeans organize their
timetables around three mealtimes a day. In other countries, on the other hand, it is not the custom to have
strict rules like this. People eat when they want to, and every family has its own timetable. When people visit
or live in a country for the first time, they are often surprised at the differences that exist between their own
culture and the culture in the other country. For some people, travelling abroad is the thing they enjoy most in
life; for others, though, cultural differences make them feel uncomfortable, frightened or even insecure. This
is known as “culture shock”.
When you are visiting a foreign country, it is important to understand and appreciate cultural differences.
This can help people avoid misunderstanding, develop friendships more easily, and feel more comfortable
when travelling or living abroad.
36. The word “conscious” most nearly means ______.
A. doubtful B. frightened C. aware D. known
37. In many cultures, eating timetables generally _____.
A. the same B. busy C. different D. popular
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38. According to the passage, cultural differences are _____.

A. painful for non-native speakers
B. very expensive because one has to pay much money
C. very boring because of misunderstanding
D. frightening for many people
39. “Them” in the passage refers to _____.
A. some people B. cultural differences
C. Europeans D. other people
40. All of the followings are true EXCEPT _____.
A. In some countries, every family has its own timetables.
B. When people travel abroad, understanding cultural differences is necessary.
C. Some people feel uncomfortable when travelling abroad.
D. When people visit a country for the first time, culture shock never happens to them.
SECTION B: (2 POINTS)
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed
before it. Write your answers on your answer sheet. (0.5 POINT)
1. You won’t be any use to me if you don’t learn to type.
 Unless YOU LEARN TO TYPE, YOU WON’T BE ANY USE TO ME.
2. The man didn’t hurry, so he missed the train.
→ If THE MAN HAD HURRIED, HE WOULDN’T HAVE MISSED THE TRAIN.
3. Despite the noise, I kept on studying.
 Although IT WAS NOISY, I KEPT ON STUDYING.
4. Vicky’s name was missed off the list, so she wasn’t very pleased.
 Vicky , WHOSE NAME WAS MISSED OFF THE LIST, wasn’t very pleased.
5. He is always the first man to come to the office.
 He is always the first man THAT COMES TO THE OFFICE.
II. In about 120 words, write a paragraph about THE ADVANTAGES OF THE INTERNET.
Write your paragraph on your answer sheet. (1.5 POINTS)
1. Bố cục (0.4)
2. Nội dung phù hợp chủ đề – phát triển ý có lập luận, dẫn chứng, có từ liên kết và đủ số lượng
từ (0.55)
3. Sử dụng từ phù hợp chủ đề - từ vựng đa dạng, phù hợp văn viết và đa dạng về cấu trúc ngữ
pháp (0.3)
4. Ngữ pháp – dấu câu – chính tả (0.25)
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I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is
pronounced differently from that of the others.
1: A. beard B. clear C. mere D. healthy
2: A. honor B. hope C. promise D. follow
II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose stress pattern is placed
differently from that of the others.
3: A. suitable B. employment C. interview D. vacancy
4: A. contain B. concern C. frozen D. reject
III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
5: Friends are people _______ close to us.
A. who is B. who are C. whom is D. are
6: _______ education refers to education at college or university level.
A. General B. Academic C. Tertiary D. Secondary
7: He is that next year’s sales will be excellent.
A. confident B. confidence C. confidently D. confidential
8: Mary: “I’ve got an interview for a job tomorrow.”
Peter: “____________.”
A. Thank you B. Same to me C. Good luck D. See you
9: When the post finally become _______, they offered it to Fiona.
A. vacantly B. vacancy C. vacant D. vacated
10: Mrs. Anna is __ charge the marketing department.
A. in/ of B. on/ in C. in/ on D. in/ in
11: If I _______ 10 years younger, I _______ the job.
A. am / will take B. were / would take
C. was / have taken D. had been / will have taken
12: Sam _____ to change a light bulb when he ____ and _____.
A. was trying / slipped / fell B. tried / was slipping / falling
C. had been trying / slipped D. has tried / slips / falls
13: __________________ last term?
A. Did this tractor buy B. were the tractor bought
C. Has this tractor bought D. was the tractor bought
14: One of the best things we can do to help environment is to encourage recycling.
A. x/ x B. the/ x C. the/ the D. x/ the
15: The students return in October for the start of the new _____year.
A. beginning B. academic C. schooling D. semester
16: Hung: “Would you like to have dinner with me?”
Lam: “__________.”
A. Yes, so do I B. I’m very happy
C. Yes, it is D. Yes, I’d love to
17: The new car goes at an ____________ speed.
A. amazing B. amazement C. amaze D. amazed
18: The college he _______ to has accepted him.
A. decided B. submitted C. required D. applied
IV. 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.
19: The Titanic (A), a British steamer (B), sank in North Atlantic (C) after hitting an iceberg (D).
20: It was said (A) that scientists and engineers (B) have become very important figures (C) in our modern
industrial society (D).
21: The new shopping mall is gigantic. It is advertised (A) as (B) a place where (C) you can find just about
anything you might want to buy them (D).
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V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is the closest in
meaning to each of the following questions.
22: Mary asks, “Do you know how far the swimming pool is, Peter?”
A. Mary asks Peter if he knows how far the swimming pool is.
B. Mary asks Peter if he knew how far the swimming pool is.
C. Mary asks Peter if he knows how far the swimming pool was.
D. Mary asks Peter if he knew how far the swimming pool was.
23: We haven’t moved anything since you left.
A. Nothing has been moved since being left.
B. Nothing has moved since you left.
C. Nothing has been moved since you left.
D. Nothing have been moved since you left.
24: We must leave now or we’ll miss the train.
A. We’ll miss the train unless we leave now.
B. We’ll not miss the train unless we don’t leave now.
C. We’ll not miss the train unless we leave now.
D. We’ll miss the train unless we don’t leave now.
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best joins each
pair of the sentences of the following questions.
25: Mr Lam has just gone abroad. He is my former teacher.
A. Mr Lam, who is my former teacher, has just gone abroad.
B. Mr Lam, whom is my former teacher, has just gone abroad.
C. Mr Lam is my former teacher has just gone abroad.
D. Mr Lam who is my former teacher has just gone abroad.
26: He behaved in a very strange way. That surprised me a lot.
A. I was almost not surprised by his strange behaviour.
B. His behaviour was a very strange thing, that surprised me most.
C. What almost surprised me was the strange way he behaved.
D. He behaved very strangely, which surprised me very much.
VII. 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.
27: Think about the interviewer’s comments because they may help you prepare better when you are called
for the next job interview.
A. compliments B. criticism C. characteristics D. remarks
28: Our new teacher has got a good sense of humour.
A. responsibility B. ability to amuse people
C. ability to frighten people D. commitment
VIII. 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.
29: In most countries, compulsory military service does not apply to women.
A. essential B. optional C. mandatory D. beneficial
30: You shouldn’t wear casual clothes to an interview because this may give your interviewers wrong
impression.
A. elegant B. formal C. nice D. informal
IX. 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 blank.
How men first learnt words is unknown; in other words, the origin of language is a (31)_____. All we
really know is that men, unlike animals, somehow invented certain sounds to express thoughts and feelings,
actions and things so that they could communicate with each other; and that later they agreed (32)_____
certain signs, called letters, (33)_____ could be combined to represent those sounds, and which could be
written down. These sounds, (34)_____ spoken or written in letters, are called words. Great writers are those
who not only have great thoughts but also express these thoughts in words that appeal powerfully to our minds
and emotions. This charming use of words is what we call literary style. Above all, the real poet is a master of
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words. He can convey his meaning in words which sing like music, and which by their position and
association can (35)_____ men to tears. We should, therefore, learn to choose our words carefully, or they
will make our speech silly and vulgar.
31: A. story B. mystery C. legend D. tale
32: A. at B. with C. to D. on
33: A. that B. who C. which D. whose
34: A. however B. if C. though D. whether
35: A. take B. move C. send D. break
X. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
At the beginning of the 19th century, the American educational system was desperately in need of
reform. Private schools existed, but only for the very rich. There were very few public schools because of the
strong sentiment that children who would grow up to be laborers should not “waste” their time on education
but should instead prepare themselves for their life’s work. It was in the face of this public sentiment that
educational “reformers” set about their task. Horace Mann, probably the most famous of the reformers, felt
that there was no excuse in a republic for any “citizen” to be uneducated. As Superintendent of Education in
the state of Massachusetts from 1837 to 1848, he initiated various changes, which were soon matched in other
school districts around the country. He extended the school year from five to six months and improved the
quality of teachers by instituting teacher education and raising teacher salaries. Although these changes did
not bring about a sudden improvement in the educational system, they at least increased public awareness as
to the need for a further strengthening of the system.
36: The best title for the passage could be:
A. American education in the beginning of the 19th century
B. Nineteenth- the century of reform
C. The beginnings of reform in American education.
D. A flight for change
37: The passage implied that to go to a private school, a student needed
A. a high level of intelligence B. a strong educational background
C. a lot of money D. good grades
38: According to the passage, Horace Mann wanted a better educational system for Americans because
A. people had nothing else to do except go to school
B. Massachusetts residents needed something to do with their spare time
C. education at the time was so cheap
D. In a republic, all citizens should be educated
39: The word “reformers” mostly means
A. people who try to change things for better
B. people who work for the government
C. people who believe that education is wasted
D. people who really enjoy teaching
40: The word “citizen” mostly means
A. a person who works in a particular place
B. a person who works, especially one who does a particular kind of work
C. a person who lives in a particular city
D. a person who has legal right to belong to a particular country
41: From 1837 to 1848, Horace Mann
A. funded many projects to improve the educational system for Americans
B. worked as a headmaster in a school in the state of Massachusetts
C. was a superintendent of education in the state of Massachusetts
D. raised money for the educational development in Massachusetts
42: According to the passage, which of the following is a change that Horace Mann instituted?
A. better teacher training
B. the five-month school year
C. increased pay for students
D. the matching of other districts’ policies.
43: According to the passage, which sentence is NOT TRUE?
A. Horace Mann began raising teachers’ salaries.
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B. Horace Mann suggested schools prepare children for their life’s work.
C. Horace Mann brought about changes in many schools in the United States.
D. Horace Mann was a famous US educational reformer.
XI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
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 is a diversity of occupations – 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.
44: It can be inferred from paragraph 1 that ________.
A. work hardly affects our life
B. work is completely considered as a way to earn a living
C. we work to do something we love
D. choosing a career must be done carefully
45: The author states that “There are no right or wrong answers” in order to _______.
A. show that answering the questions is a long and difficult process
B. emphasize that each person’s answers will be different
C. indicate that each person’s answers may not change over time
D. indicate that the answers are not really important
46: The word “assessing” in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by ________.
A. discovering B. measuring C. knowing D. disposing
47: The word “them” in paragraph 2 refers to _________.
A. questions B. features C. jobs D. answers
48: 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. retail sales B. law C. advertising D. education
49: Those are all the factors you should take into account when choosing a job except__________.
A. the atmosphere at work B. your strengths and weaknesses
C. geographical location D. your likes and your dislikes
50: It can be inferred from paragraph 3 that ________.
A. people should constantly work toward the next promotion
B. jobs in insurance sales are generally not well-paid
C. insurance sales people can earn high salary later in their career
D. a starting salary should be an important consideration in choosing a career
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A.MULTIPLE CHOICE
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
1. A. primary B. notice C. existence D. admit
2. A. campus B. challenge C. blame D. calendar
Choose the word whose stress pattern is placed differently from that of the others.
3. A. impress B. party C. express D. relate
4. A. formally B. company C. possible D. remember
Read the passage and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space.
In an age when technology is developing faster than ever before, many people are being (5)_____ to the
idea of looking back into the past. One way they can do this is by investigating their own family history. They
can try to (6)_____ out more about where their families came from and what they did. This is now a fast-
growing hobby, especially in countries with a (7)_____ short history, like Australia and the United States. It is
one thing to spend some time (8)_____ through a book on family history and to make the (9)_____ to
investigate your own family’s past. It is quite another to carry out the research work successfully.
5.A. pushed B. attracted C. brought D. considered
6.A. lay B. make C. find D. put
7.A. fairly B. greatly C. mostly D. widely
8.A. seeing B. moving C. getting D. going
9.A. idea B. decision C. purpose D. plan
Identify the mistake in each of the following sentences.

10. The editor to whom you sent your article to wants to see you tomorrow.
A B C D
11. Though it sounds silly, two days is enough to be finished the contract.
A B C D
Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each of the questions below.
If you are invited out for a meal or even just a drinking and dancing session with Korean friends, you will
find it difficult to pay the bill yourself or even contribute to it. The same applies even if it is you that are doing
the inviting. All manner of ruses will be used to beat you to the cashier, even if it means that the person who
pays is going to have to live on bread and water for the next week. The bill for a group is always paid by one
person and one only. If you want to contribute, then make these arrangements before you go out and settle up
after you leave. Never attempt to do it in front of the cashier. You will seriously embarrass your host. Indeed,
by doing anything like this, you may embarrass them to such a degree that they will never be able to return to
that particular restaurant or club. If you are a man taking a woman out for the night, you pay. She won’t even
offer.
12. Which is the best title of the passage?
A. Social behavior in South Korea.
B. The Korean business lunch.
C. How to pay your way.
D. Eating habits in South Korea.
13. According to the passage, when you are invited out, ___________________.
A. you should offer to pay for yourself.
B. it is difficult for you to pay the bill.
C. you should ask for the bill.
D. you should ask to contribute to paying the bill.
14. According to the passage, if you invite people out ____________________________.
A. it is acceptable to share the cost.
B. you will be beaten to the cashier.
C. you will live on bread and water for the next week.
D. you are supposed to pay the bill.
15. It can be inferred from the passage that ___________________.
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A. the first person to get the bill is supposed to pay.

B. only one person always pays for the whole group.
C. Korean people never share the bill.
D. the person who invites should pay.
16. Which of the following is true?
A. If you are a woman, you should offer to pay for yourself.
B. People will never return to the same restaurant or club if someone else pays the bill.
C. A man should always pay for a woman.
D. A woman will offer but won’t pay.
17. What does the pronoun “it” refer to?
A. the meal B. a drinking session C. the bill D. a dancing session
18. The word “attempt” can be best replaced by
A. try B. encourage C. persuade D. force
Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each of the questions below.
First impressions are often lasting ones. Studies show that people form impressions about us within the
first few minutes of meeting. They observe how we dress, our eye contact, our body movement and how fast
or slowly we talk, our volume and tone of voice as well as our actual words.
Mary Pearce studies to be a teacher. She says,” I worked hard to earn my degree. When I finally
graduated I was very confident.” She applied for a job at a nearby primary school and got an interview with
the Head Teacher.” I noticed a small hole in my jacket that morning”, she recalls. “I would have changed, but
I knew it would make me late, and I always think it’s important to be on time.” Mary didn’t get the job. In
fact, one of her friends who also teaches at the school told her the Head Teacher’s only comment was,” If
someone doesn’t take the time to present her best image at an interview, what kind of teacher is she going to
be?”
Movement and gestures will also influence an interviewer’s first impression of a candidate. Psychologist
Albert Mehrabian has discovered that 7% of any message about our feelings and attitudes comes from the
words we use, 38% from our voice and a surprising 55% from our facial expressions. When our facial
expressions and our words send different message the listener will put more weight on the non-verbal
message. So make sure your words agree with your body language. Mixed message will only confuse the
interviewer.
Finally, a consideration of what we say and how we say it will contribute to the success of an interview.
David Artesio, the manager of an employment agency, suggests that it’s a good idea to inform yourself about
the company before you go for an interview. “The annual report, for example, will tell you about areas of
company involvement. Mention an area that interests you during the interview. This will give a positive note
and convince others of your interests in the company”.
Business consultant Marian Woodall suggests you have a few questions ready and avoid speaking in long,
confused sentences. As she puts it,” poor communicators talk in paragraphs. Successful communicators talk in
short sentences and even in highlighted points”
19. Which is NOT mentioned as contributing to the formation of first impressions of a candidate?
A. the way he/she dresses B. his/her eye contact
C. his/ her body movement D. his/her accent
20. Which is true about Mary Pearce?
A. She worked as a teacher.
B. She was late for the job interview.
C. The hole in her jacket prevented her from getting the job.
D. She was given a job in a nearby primary school.
21. According to Albert Mehrabian, _____________________
A. the actual words we use best express our feelings and attitudes.
B. any message about our feelings and attitudes mostly comes from facial expressions.
C. our voices doesn’t have much influence on the interviewer’s impression of us.
D. the non-verbal message will make the interviewer confused.
22. It can be inferred from the fourth paragraph that __________________.
A. David Artesio is unemployed.
B. we should gather information about the company before the interview.
C. we should mention the annual report during the interview.
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D. we should make notes of other people’s interest in the company.
23. Which person or people suggest(s) that interviewees should prepare what they want to say?
A. Mary Pearce
B. Marian Woodall
C. David Artesio and Marian Woodall
D. Albert Mehrabian and David Artesio
24. Which person or people mention(s) that the way we dress reflects our attitude to a job?
A. the Head Teacher
B. Mary Pearce and Marian Woodall
C. David Artesio
D. Albert Mehrabian and David Artesio
25. Which person or people hold(s) the opinion that faulty communication can affect our chances of
success?
A. Mary Pearce and David Artesio
B. Marian Woodall
C. David Artesio
D. Albert Mehrabian and Marian Woodall
26. This passage is probably written for
A. interviewees
B. interviewers
C. people who want to improve their communication skills
D. people who want to make a good impression on the first date
Choose the word/ phrase that has the CLOSEST meaning with the underlined word/ phrase in the
following sentences.
27. Remember to dress neatly and formally when you come to an interview.
A. cleverly B. tidily C. skillfully D. shabbily
28. You should always show your best side, your keenness to work during the interview.
A. reluctance B. anxiety C. eagerness D. attention
Choose the word/phrase that has the OPPOSITE meaning with the underlined word/ phrase in the
following sentences.
29. You shouldn’t mention your shortcomings in your letter of application.
A. weak points B. bad points C. mistakes D. strong points
30. Ellen finds college life amazing, but a little scary.
A. encouraging B. terrifying C. frightening D. fearful
Choose the best option to complete the following sentences.

31. Several candidates were ____________ a second interview.
A. asked for B. left for C. called for D. requested for
32. Trees won’t grow _________ there is enough water.
A. if B. unless C. when D. as
33. She failed to gain ________ to the university of her choice.
A. permission B. permit C. admission D. allowance
34. When I first came to this village, it was a quiet place. But since then a lot of houses ___________.
A. had been built B. were built C. are being built D. have been built
35. The room ________ they suggested painting green will be converted into a common room.
A. where B. which C. when D. what
36. You should concentrate _____________ your work. Do not make personal calls.
A. on B. in C. with D. for
37. In many Western societies, good eye ___________is often highly appreciated.
A. attention B. contact C. watching D. looking
38. Dad told Mum ______________ more ice-cream for the children.
A. bought B. whether will she buy C. to buy D. what she would buy
39. –X: “I’m terribly sorry to step on your foot.” – Y: “ _______________________.”
A. Don’t say that B. Never mind C. What a pity D. That’s right
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40. – X: “ Mum said about your job interview tomorrow.” – Y: “ __________________.”

A. I hope all goes well B. Congratulations C. I hope you are well D. Many happy returns
B. WRITING
I. WORD FORM
41. To attract someone’s ____attention___ we can use either verbal or non-verbal forms of communication.
(ATTEND)
42. _____Academically______, I enjoyed my first year at college. (ACADEMY)
43. That’s one of the less ____attraction_______ aspects of her personality. (ATTRACT)
44. Indian men agree that it is unwise to _____confide_________ in their wives. (CONFIDENT)
45. Preparing for a job interview can be ________stressful____________. (STRESS)
II. TRANFORMATION: Rewrite the following sentences, beginning with given words or phrases.
46. "I don’t have much time to enjoy myself", said David.
David said (that) he didn't have much time to enjoy himself.
47. People say that he has ever studied abroad.
It is said (that) he has ever studied abroad.
48. I got on the train that went straight to Stockholm.
The train (which/ that) I got on went straight to Stockholm.
49. We must leave now, or we will be late for school.
Unless we leave now, we will/ may/ might be late for school.
50. On arriving home, Jack found out the truth.
As soon as Jack arrived home, he found out the truth.
THE END OF THE BOOK
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GIA DINH HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH 12 – WORKBOOK 1

UNIT 1: HOME LIFE

II. Multiple choice:

7. A. windows B. trays C. seasons D. develops

III. GRAMMAR: TENSE REVISION

2. The past progressive

3. The present perfect

Exercise 1: Multiple choice

A. were wearing/ had met B. wore/ had met

A. had rung B. ring

This is the first time I have tasted pheasant.

UNIT 2: CULTURAL DIVERSITY

II. Multiple choice:

A. gain B. win C. obtain D. earn

III. GRAMMAR: TENSE REVISION

C. had written D. had been reading

Exercise 2: Multiple choice

A. had arrived / discovered / prepared

III. Mistake correction:

C. for many months ago D. since a long time

IV. GAP- FILLING:

VI. Multiple choice

UNIT 3: WAYS OF SOCIALISING

II. Multiple choice:

A. let B. allowed C. made D. forbid

III. GRAMMAR: REPORTED SPEECH

Direct speech Indirect speech

Introductory verb in past tenses

 now  then  ago before

B. Personal pronouns, possessive adjectives:

C. Động từ giới thiệu trong statements – questions:

Exercise 1: Multiple choice

C. The woman said me her children didn’t understand German.

13. “What’s your name?” he said to me.

7. Laura said she had worked on the assignment since _______.

A. thought B. dismissed C. advised D. said

MIDTERM TEST 2013-2014

Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest

Find the underlined part in each sentence that should be corrected.

GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY

MIDTERM TEST 2014-2015

III. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY

B. The receptionist, showing me into the waiting room, asked me to wait.

IV. ERROR RECOGNITION

41: A. in B. by C. with D. through

46: With what topic is this passage primarily concerned?

MIDTERM TEST 2015-2016

MIDTERM TEST 2016-2017

A. do not play B. did not play C. not to play D. not playing

A. refused B. admitted C. declined D. denied

38. This passage is about ________________.

44. Househusbands ______________________.

46. A. feeling B. loving C. affection D. merry

MIDTERM TEST 2017-2018

III. WORD FORM, WORD CHOICE, SPEAKING & GRAMMAR

IV. GAP FILLING:

VI. ERROR RECOGNITION

UNIT 4: SCHOOL EDUCATION SYSTEM