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Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation
1. A. produced B. arranged C. checked D. fixed
2. A. resources B. stages C. preserves D. focuses
3. A. shoots B. grounds C. concentrates D. forests
4. A. tested B. asked C. presented D. founded
5. A. studies B. flourishes C. finishes D. glances
6. A. tombs B. lamps C. brakes D. invites
7. A. sugar B. cassette C. fashion D. allow
8. A. out B. doubt C. brought D. scout
9. A. teacher B. clear C. reason D. mean
10. A. cuts B. reads C. opens D. plays

Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of stress
1. A. darkness B. sister C. market D. remark
2. A. begin B. comfort C. apply D. suggest
3. A. direct B. idea C. suppose D. figure
4. A. revise B. amount C. village D. desire
5. A. standard B. happen C. handsome D. destroy
6. A. provide B. product C. promote D. profess
7. A. consist B. carry C. remove D. protect
8. A. provide B. listen C. repeat D. collect
9. A. study B. delete C. reward D. survive
10. A. connect B. travel C. deny D. return

Fill in the blank with by, for, in

1. It can be very worrying when you're …………………. a lot of debt.
2. Can I pay for this…………………. cheque?
3. Did you see that the house next door is………………….sale?
4. They took ten per cent off because I paid………………….cash.
5. We need to find an office …………………. rent in the centre of town.
6. I got quite a lot of money for the car because it was …………………. such good condition.

Write one word in each gap

Ebay
One of …………………. websites that has been very successful in recent years is eBay. On eBay, people take things
that belong …………………. them and offer them for sale. Other people offer …………………. amount of money,
and …………………. person who offers the most money wins the item. They then pay ………………….the item
………………….cheque or credit card. It's …………………. simple idea, but it's become a very popular way of
buying and selling. Even if you only have a …………………. of money, you can often find something you want on
eBay. Most of the items are …………………. good condition, and eBay has a (10) …………………. of happy users.

Write the correct form of the word in the brackets

1. I've made my ………………….………. (DECIDE). I'm going to buy the blue one.
2. This dress is wonderful - but it's a little too………………….………. (EXPENSE) for me.
3. I've broken my new CD player and now it's ………………….………. (USE)!
4. In the past, rich people often had ………………….………. (SERVE) to do everything for them.
5. We offer top quality products at ………………….………. (AFFORD) prices!
6. The advert was ………………….………. (TRUE), so I complained to the manager.
7. Please be careful with that painting - it's extremely………………….……….. (VALUE).
8. When you ………………….………. (COMPARE) our prices with other shops, we're the cheapest!

Choose the correct answer

1 Let me just add ...........what I'm buying to see if I've got enough money.
A on B up C over D in
2 Bob ........ a lot of money in his brother's business and made a profit.
A spent B invested C saved D owed
3 I'm saving all my pocket money ……….. to buy a new PlayStation.
A out B down C up D away
4 The old man took the book.............. from the shelf and looked at the price.
A up B down C out D back
5 I couldn't sell my old magazines, so I gave them …………
A over B off C up D away
6 I gave the waiter a €50 note and waited for my ………….
A change B supply C cash D cost
7 Home Lovers have got lots of ……………. in their sale this year.
A debts B fortunes C bargains D fees
7 I usually spend any money I have …………… sweets and video games.

Rewrite the sentences in passive voice

1. Hoa is reading comics now.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. I will pay the bill in 2 months.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. I was watering these trees.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. Pamela will drive the taxi.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. They are helping my brother.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
6. Cervantes wrote ‘Don Quixote’.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
7. Everybody is going to love him.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
8. Somebody has made a mistake.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
9. A boy broke the window.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
10. A woman feeds the lions.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
11. How many marks does the teacher give you?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
12. Who lent you this book?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
13. What time can the boys hand in their papers?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
14. How long have they waited for the doctor?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
15. Who will look after the children for you?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
16. Where do people speak English?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Rewrite the sentences

1. Although he is old, he often plays tennis.
In spite of .................................................................
2. Tom is not used to working so hard.
Tom is in .................................................................
3. The day was so cold that we stayed indoor.
It ...........................................................................
4. The man was too tired to keep on working.
The man was so..........................................................
5. TV programs attract so many viewers. They can satisfy every taste.
Because....................................................................
6. He is not good at English, He can't get the job.
If...........................................................................
7. Nam washes his car every week.
Nam wishes his car ....................................................
8. He used to wait there all the time.
He used to wait there ...................................................
 9. My friend had the storekeeper deliver the book case
My friend asked ........................................................
10. My brother can be so annoying some times.
I am ......................................................................

ĐỀ SỐ 26
I. Mark the letter A, B, c or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in
pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. nursery B. work C. excursion D. certificate
2. A. application B. apply C. applicant D. applicator
II. Mark the letter A, B, c or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary
stress in each of the following questions.
3. A. economy B. economics C. technologically D. institution
4. A. university B. international C. agricultural D. philosophy
III. Mark the letter A, B, c or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question.
5. The__________ingredient in every meal of Vietnamese people is fish sauce.
A. particular B. natural C. active D. essential
6. Vegetables, especially leafy green ones, are__________sources of calcium.
A. rich B. attractive C. numerable D. a lot
7. Each member of the family has a small bowl and__________which allow him or her to take food from the table
throughout the meal.
A. pots B. chopsticks C. knives D. pans
8. On the Cao Lau noodles in Hoi An were some meat__________ mixed with fried noodles served with vegetables
and bean sprouts.
A. slices B. shares C. parts D. cuts
9. One special feature of cuisine in Southern Vietnam is short cooking time which aims to__________the freshness of
food.
A. protect B. keep C. save D. store
10. Drinking enough water is a vital part__________it keeps your body functioning properly.
A. but B. although C. because D. or
11. If I could speak Spanish, I__________next year studying in Mexico.
A. will spend B. had spent
C. would have spent D. would spend
12. Kate, with__________I studied in the middle school, is now a student in Canada.
A. that B. who C. whose D. whom
13. Not every student is aware of__________of the English language.
A. importance B. an importance
C. its importance D. the importance
IV. Mark the letter A, B, c or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following
questions.
14. After she had bought himself a new automobile, she sold her bicycle.
A B C D
15. After George had returned to his house, he was reading a book.
A B C D
16. Buying clothes are often a very time - consuming practice because those clothes that a person likes
A B C
are rarely the one that fit him or her.
D
V. Mark the letter A, B, c or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
17. A: "Why don't we make a cake for Mom on Mother's Day?"
B: "__________"
A. Sure, let's plan on it. B. Thanks, I'd love to.
C. To make her happy. D. Great! I'd like some flowers.
18. A: "What gifts should I bring to a dinner party in Vietnam?"
B:" __________"
A. I don't care. B. You should arrive on time.
C. Dress casually. D. Just some fruits or cakes.
VI. Mark the letter A, B, c or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each
of the following questions.
19. The government took big steps to prevent gender inequality.
 A. increase B. avoid C. promote D. cause
20. Those people who have enough courage and will are likely to be successful.
A. energy B. motivation C. bravery D. desire
VII. Mark the letter A, B, c or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in
each of the following questions.
21. Then the strangest thing happens - Will and Marcus strike up an unusual friendship.
A. coverup B.give up C. make up D. remain
22. He'll give Joe a red rose and a lovey-dovey poem he wrote.
A. lovesick B. romantic C. tragic D. wild
IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, c or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions.
Before the 1960's, Singapore was essentially a trading nation. Since (23) __________, it has developed a more (24)
__________economy and has become an important financial, trade, and transportation center. Singapore has many
banks, (25) __________firms, and finance companies, as (26) __________as a stock exchange. Tourism is also
important to the economy of Singapore.
There is little unemployment in Singapore. The country's annual income per capita (per person) is one of the
highest in Asia.
The government of Singapore plays a major role in the country's economy. For example, it decides what benefits,
such as vacation time and sick leave, must be provided for workers by employers. It also operates an employment
agency to help people find jobs, and it provides (27) __________for retired workers.
23. A. then B. time C. that D. age
24. A. various B. varied C. different D. better
25. A. insurance B. guarantee C. underwritten D. ensuring
26. A. long B.far C. much D. well
27. A. wages B. incomes C. earnings D. pensions
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, c or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that
best fits each of the numbered blanks.
You can do a few things to make homework less stressful. First, be sure you understand the assignment. Write it
down in your notebook or day planner if you need to, and don't be afraid to ask questions about what is expected. It is
much easier to take a minute to ask the teacher during or after class than to struggle to remember later that night! If
you want, you can also ask how long the particular homework assignment should take to complete so you can plan
your time.
Second, use any extra time you have in school to work on your homework. Many schools have libraries that are
specifically designed to allow students to study or get homework done. The more work you can get done in school, the
less you will have to dothat night.
Third, pace yourself. If you don't finish your homework during school, think about how much you have left and what
else is going on that day, and then plan your time. Most middle students should have between 1 and 3 hours of
homework a night. If it is a heavy homework day, you will need to devote more time to homework.
No one is expected to understand everything, and maybe you need some help. The first place to turn for help is
your teacher. But what if you don't feel comfortable with your teacher? If you are in a big enough school, there may be
other teachers who teach the same subject. Speak to other teachers directly and you may be in luck. Sometimes it just
helps to have someone explain something in a different way. Moreover, you might also be able to get some help from
another student. If there is someone you like who is a good student, think about asking that person if you can study
together.
28. The most important thing that you should do when you get your assignment may be__________.
A. to know when you hand it in
B. to understand it and its requirements
C. to know how long it takes to complete it
D. to remember it in order to plan the time
29. If you have any free time left at school, you should__________.
A. use it to do your homework in the library
B. spend time with your friends
C. use it to understand the assignment
D. use it to make your day planner
30. When students need some help, they should__________.
A. never ask other teachers for help
B. always turn to their own teachers for help
C. ask any good students at the subject in your school
D. go to their teachers or other teachers teaching the same subject
31. The main idea of the first three paragraphs is__________.
 A. to get help when you need it
B. to do homework immediately
C. to create a homework plan
D. to ask your teachers for more explanation
32. According to the passage, all of the following are correct EXCEPT that__________.
A. it takes a student more than three hours a night if there is much homework
B. it is good to have the explanation in a different way
C. you only do your homework at home between 1 and 3 hours a night
D. it is very useful to take a minute to ask the teacher during or after class
X. Rewrite the following sentences using the provided word and keep meaning as that of the root one.
33. We invited a pop star onto the talkshow, but he didn't turn up.
=> The pop star……………………………………………………….
34. Although she said that she would come, I don't think she ever will.
=> Despite ………………………………………………………….
35. The plane had hardly left the airport when the accident happened.
=> No sooner……………………………………………………….
36. You feel tired now because you didn't sleep very well last night.
=> Had ……………………………………………………………
XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in
brackets.
37. "Why don't you ask her yourself?" I said to Tom. (SUGGESTED)
=> ………………………………………………………………….
38. How long is it since you last saw Mary? (WHEN)
=> …………………………………………………………………
39. The fight to Moscow lasted three and a half hours. (TOOK)
=> ………………………………………………………………….
40. She asked, " How many Japanese students are there in your class, Tom?" (THERE WERE)
=> ………………………………………………………………..

ĐỀ SỐ 27
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 rest in each of the following questions.
1. A. nursery B. work C. excursion D. certificate
2. A. application B. apply C. applicant D. applicator
II. 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. campus B. certificate C. performance D. acceptance
4. A. impression B. existence C. compulsory D. creativity
III. Mark the letter A, B, c or D to show the underlined part that needs correction.
5. Her friendliness made him happily.
A B C D
6. We had better to review this chapter carefully because we will have some questions on it on our test tomorrow.
A B C D
7. Stuart stopped to write his letter because he had to leave for the hospital.
A B C D
IV. Mark the letter A, B, c or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
8. He warned her__________the wire.
A. not touching B. not touch C. touch D. not to touch
9. Hurry up! It's time we__________for next week's examination.
A. have studied B. studied C. had studied D. will study
10. When Jack__________me, I__________a letter.
A. phoned - has been writing B. has phoned - was writing
C. phoned - was writing D. was phoning - wrote
11. Would you mind show me__________to work the lift?
A. where B. how C. what D. why
12. The academic year in England__________into three terms.
A. has divided B. is divided C. divides D. is dividing
13. My mother tells me that she__________since she was four.
A. has been singing B. has been sung C. sang D. had sung
14. We saw many soldiers and horses__________were moving to the front line.
A. which B. whom C. who D. that
15. Schooling is__________for all English children from the age of five to sixteen.
A. compulsory B. advised
C. selected D. encouraged
16. Had I known she was sick, I__________her.
A. visited B. had visited
C. would have visited D. would visit
V. Mark the letter A, B, c, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the
following exchanges.
17. - "Thanks for your help!" -"__________"
A. With all my heart. B. Never mind me.
C. It's my pleasure. D. All it is for you.
18. - "Happy New Year!" - "__________"
A. Thank you, I am very happy to hear that.
B. Thank you, I am too.
C. Thank you, the same to you.
D. Thank you. I wish you a happy birthday.
VI. Mark the letter A, B, c or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each
of the following questions.
19. The boundary between Canada and the United States has been unfortified for over one hundred years.
A. border B. binding C. relationship D. water
20. This organization aims to help the less able in society to lead an independent life.
A. identify B. entertain C. assist D. defend
VII. Mark the letter A, B, c or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in
each of the following questions.
21. We must not let small children play in the kitchen. It is a dangerous place.
A. handy B. suitable C. central D. safe
22. With the help of the Internet, information can reach every corner of the world swiftly.
A. at a low speed B. at a high price
C. with some difficulty D. unexpectedly
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, c, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Roger Press, 40, has changed his career. After spending five years (23) __________ a concert pianist, he has gone
into business, recently setting up his own company.
After leaving university I decided to (24) __________myself to a career in musiC. I loved performing, but it was
hard work. I played at concerts in Europe and America, made recordings and got reviews. But after a while I felt I had
gone as far as I could. Unless you're one of the world's top 20 pianists, it's difficult to earn a good living and I wasn't
one of the greatest.
When I gave up my performing career, people around me were more sad and disappointed than I was. But I felt
free and (25) __________I knew I was getting serious about life. After getting a qualification in business
administration I joined the recording company EMI and started their classical video division, producing programmes
about famous artists. A year ago I left EMI and formed a new company, New Media Systems, which (26)
__________in multimedia programs.
(27) __________I run my own business, I'm in control of my life and I feel proud of my achievements. Although
the stress is high and I work long hours, the stress involved in piano playing was much worse. It took physical,
emotional and mental skills. I prefer the pressures I live with now.
23. A. like B. working C. how D. as
24. A.devote B.take C. assign D. employ
25. A. lastly B. at last C. at the end D. lately
26. A. specializes B. focuses C. concentrates D. dedicates
27. A. Although B. Forthat C. Now that D. On account of
IX. 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.
If parents bring up a child with the aim of turning the child into a genius, they will cause great damage to him.
According to several leading educational Psychologist, this is one of the biggest mistakes which some parents make.
Generally, the child will understand very well the parents expect and will fail. Unrealistic parental expectations can
cause great damage to their children.
However, if parents are not unrealistic about what they expect their children to do, but are hopeful in a sensible
way, the child may succeed in doing very well especially if the parents are very supportive of their children.
Michael Li is very lucky. He is very fond of music, and his parents help him a lot by taking him to concerts and
arranging private piano and violin lessons. Although Michael's play the trumpet in a large orchestra, he never makes
Michael enter music competitions if he is unwilling.
Michael's friend, Winston Chen, however, is not so lucky. Although both his parents are successful musicians, they
set too high a standard for Winston. They want their son to be as successful as they are and so they enter him in every
piano competition held. They are very unhappy when he does not win. "when I was your age, I used to win every
competition I enter," Winton's father tells him. Winston is always afraid that he will disappoint his parents and now he
always seems quiet and unhappy.
28. The main idea of the passage is____________________
A. how parents should make a child a musician.
B. how parents should bring up a child.
C. what differences there are between two kinds of parents.
D. what aim of a child can be much earlier to reach.
29. Michael is lucky because____________________
A. his parents help him in a sensible way.
B. his family is rich enough to have a car.
C. his father is a musician in an orchestra.
D. he is free to do anything that he likes best.
30. Winton's parents set so high a standard for him that__________
A. he has to do his best to do everything.
B. he has made greater progress in musiC.
C. he is afraid that he may disappoint them
D. he often wants to kill himself someday.
31. It is one of parents' mistakes if____________________
A. they want their child to be a musician.
B. they help their child to win music competition.
C. they don't care for their child's education much.
D. they make their child try to achieve too much.
32. According to the author's opinion, ____________________
A. it is unimportant to let the child develop in the way they want.
B. parents should be supportive of their children.
C. all sensible parents can train their children to success in everything.
D. unrealistic parents should arrange private lessons for their children.
X. Rewrite the following sentences, using the provided word keep meaning as that of the root one.
33. You should take the train instead of the bus.
=> If …………………………………………….
34. I'm sure that someone forgot to lock the door.
Someone must……………………………………
35. They bought this house ten years ago.
=> They have ………………………………………
36. The course finished with a big party.
=> At the end………………………………………
XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in
capital.
37. She knows a lot more about it than I do. (SO MUCH)
=> ……………………………………………
38. Let's go abroad for our holiday this year. (WHY)
=> ……………………………………………
39. During dinner, the phone rang. (WHILE)
=> ……………………………………………
40. It took her six hours to drive from London to Edinburgh. (SPENT)
=> ……………………………………………