A. SELECTION ITEMS (8.0 Points)

Choose the word that has a different pronunciation from the others of each group:
1. A. rubbish B. mudslide C. pollution D. earplug
2. A. erupted B. collapsed C. evacuated D. succeeded
Choose the word whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others:
3. A. tsunami B. tornado C. disaster D. earthquake
4. A. community B. personality C. university D. curiosity
Choose the suitable word(s) to complete the sentences
5. The last typhoon resulted ___________ terrible loss of lives.
A. in B. on C. for D. of
6. - Tim: “Rescue workers saved a girl trapped in a collapsed school building.”
- John: “ _________”
A. That’s great! B. Good luck. C. How convenient! D. Oh dear!
7. Teenagers spend most of their time playing computer game; ________, they lose their
interests in daily activities.
A. moreover B. so C. however D. as a result
8. Water pollution is the ____________ in the lake has made the fish die.
A. contaminating B. contaminate C. contaminated D. contamination
9. The train __________ the railway station at 8:00 a.m. every morning.
A. leave B. leaving C. will leave D. leaves
10. Poisonous __________ from factories can kill a lot of wildlife animals.
A. things B. animals C. chemicals D. nations
11. Last night’s storm caused a lot of __________ to people in that area
A. droughts B. forests C. damages D. volcanoes
12. Since 1965, the maple tree with red leaves _________ the most well-known Canadian symbol.
A. has become B. become C. became D. becoming
13. Trung speaks English like a native __________ though he comes from
A. speak B. speaking C. speaker D. spoke
14. In the future, natural disasters __________ accurately with the help of technology.
A. to predict B. predict C. will be predicted D. predicted
15. If the teacher were here now, we’d ask him the difference ___________ “science” and “technology”.
A. among B. of C. between D. for
Choose the underlined part among a, b, c, or d that needs correcting
16. If you passed your examination, we will have a celebration.
A B C D
17. Hundreds of houses were destroy after a tornado hit the small town of Texas.
A B C D
18. I has finished my work already. I am ready to go for a walk with you.
A B C D
Choose the word which is CLOSEST meaning to the underlined word in the following sentences.
19. The water supply is being tested for contamination.
A. population B. pollution C. combining D. containing
20. The earthquake occurred on January 17th, 1995
A. happened B. started C. finished D. lasted
Choose the word which is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in the following sentences
21. Many houses and public buildings were destroyed in this area
A. discovered B.explored C. built D. found out
22. The most common natural disasters in Thanh Hoa are typhoon and flood
A. volcano B. thunderstorm C. cyclone D. drought
Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space
Technology has advanced to the point where instant communication anywhere in the world is an everyday fact of life. Technology has improved, and has a positive impact on communication as a whole in many (23) __________ . It has increased the reliability of sending messages to others, made it easier to meet new people and keep (24) __________ touch with friends.
Modern communication is handled by wireless signals, undersea cables, satellites and other (25) __________ technology, ensuring the fast delivery of messages and data to any locations. The accessibility of technology also means that you don’t need to be in any special locations like a post office or mail room to send a message; all you need is a cell phone.
Online communication has (26) __________ the door to new ways of communicating with strangers and taking part in communities. Chat rooms, (27) __________ forums and dating sites let people meet each other and get to know more people without having to be there in person.
23. A. methods B. means C. forms D. ways
24. A. on B. out C. in D. for
25. A. normal B. high C. simple D. basic
26. A. opened B. open C. opening D. to open
27. A. channel B. discussion C. cyber D. media
Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space
Read the passage and answer the following questions.
New Zealand is a small country in the southern Pacific Ocean. There are two main islands, the North Island and the South Island, as well as many small islands. New Zealand is 268,000 square kilometres, about the same size as the United Kingdom. According to the Government figures, the population of New Zealand in 2015 was over four million, and of these about 75 percent lived in the North Island.
There are four main cities. Auckland, in the north, is the largest city with a population of over one million people. Auckland’s population includes many different nationalities. For example, there are large group of Eoropeans, Maori, Pacific Island, Chinese and Indian people. Together with other smaller groups, they make Auckland an interesting and exciting place to live.
Although Wellington is the capital, the centre of government, it is smaller and quieter than Auckland with a population of 350,000. The main cities in the South Island are Christchurch, known as the Garden city, and Dunedin, which is often compared to a small Scottish city.
28. New Zealand is as large as___________________
A. Pacific Ocean B. North Island C. the United Kingdom D. South Island
29. According to the Government figures, about ____people lived in the North Island in 2015.
A. 4,000,000 B. 350,000 C. 3,000,000 D. 268,000
30. The largest city of New Zealand is__________________
A. Auckland B. Wellington C. Christchurch D. Dunedin
31. _______________ is the capital of New Zealand.
A. Christchurch B. Wellington C. Dunedin D. Auckland
32. Which statement is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. New Zeanland is a small country.
B. There are more people in the North Island than in the South Island.
C. There are two main islands in New Zeanland.
D. Auckland is the most beautiful city in New Zealand as it is peaceful and quiet.

Question

A. SELECTION ITEMS (8.0 Points)

Choose the word that has a different pronunciation from the others of each group: 
1. 	A. rubbish 	B. mudslide 	C. pollution 	D. earplug
2. 	A. erupted	B. collapsed	C. evacuated	D. succeeded
Choose the word whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others:
3. 	A. tsunami	B. tornado	C. disaster	D. earthquake
4. 	A. community	B. personality	C. university	D. curiosity
Choose the suitable word(s) to complete the sentences 
5. The last typhoon resulted ___________ terrible loss of lives.
	A. in	B. on	C. for	D. of
6. - Tim: “Rescue workers saved a girl trapped in a collapsed school building.” 
    - John: “ _________”
	A. That’s great!	B. Good luck.	C. How convenient!	D. Oh dear!
7. Teenagers spend most of their time playing computer game; ________, they lose their
interests in daily activities.
      A. moreover	B. so	C. however	D. as a result
8. Water pollution is the ____________ in the lake has made the fish die.
	A. contaminating 	B. contaminate 	C. contaminated 	D. contamination
9. The train __________ the railway station at 8:00 a.m. every morning.
	A. leave       	B. leaving       	C. will leave       	D. leaves
10. Poisonous __________ from factories can kill a lot of wildlife animals.
	A. things	B. animals	C. chemicals	D. nations
11. Last night’s storm caused a lot of __________ to people in that area
	A. droughts	B. forests	C. damages	D. volcanoes
12. Since 1965, the maple tree with red leaves _________ the most well-known Canadian symbol.
	A. has become       	B. become       	C. became       	D. becoming 
13. Trung speaks English like a native __________ though he comes from
	A. speak       	B. speaking       	C. speaker       	D. spoke
 14. In the future, natural disasters  __________ accurately with the help of technology.
 	A. to predict	B. predict	C. will be predicted 	D. predicted
15. If the teacher were here now, we’d ask him the difference ___________ “science” and “technology”.
	A. among	B. of	C. between	D. for
 Choose the underlined part among a, b, c, or d that needs correcting
16. If you passed your examination, we will have a celebration.
                    A                      B                          C   D
17. Hundreds of houses were destroy after a tornado hit the small town of Texas.
              A                                   B                               C               D
18. I has finished my work already. I am ready to go for a walk with you.
                 A                                         B                    C                     D
Choose the word which is CLOSEST meaning to the underlined word in the following sentences.
19. The water supply is being tested for contamination.
	A. population 	B. pollution 	  C. combining 	D. containing
20. The earthquake occurred on January 17th, 1995
	A. happened	B. started	C. finished	D. lasted
Choose the word which is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in the following sentences
21. Many houses and public buildings were destroyed in this area
	A. discovered	B.explored	C. built	D. found out
22. The most common natural disasters in Thanh Hoa are typhoon and flood
	A. volcano	B.  thunderstorm	C. cyclone	D. drought
Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space
 	Technology has advanced to the point where instant communication anywhere in the world is an everyday fact of life. Technology has improved, and has a positive impact on communication as a whole in many (23) __________ . It has increased the reliability of sending messages to others, made it easier to meet new people and keep (24) __________ touch with friends.
         Modern communication is handled by wireless signals, undersea cables, satellites and other (25) __________ technology, ensuring the fast delivery of messages and data to any locations. The accessibility of technology also means that you don’t need to be in any special locations like a post office or mail room to send a message; all you need is a cell phone.
Online communication has (26) __________ the door to new ways of communicating with strangers and taking part in communities. Chat rooms, (27) __________ forums and dating sites let people meet each other and get to know more people without having to be there in person.
23. A. methods 		B. means 		C. forms 		D. ways
24. A. on 			B. out 			C. in	 		D. for 
25. A. normal 			B. high 		C. simple 		D. basic 
26. A. opened 			B. open 		C. opening 		D. to open 
27. A. channel 		B. discussion 		C. cyber 		D. media
Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space
 Read the passage and answer the following questions.
New Zealand is a small country in the southern Pacific Ocean. There are two main islands, the North Island and the South Island, as well as many small islands. New Zealand is 268,000 square kilometres, about the same size as the United Kingdom. According to the Government figures, the population of New Zealand in 2015 was over four million, and of these about 75 percent lived in the North Island. 
There are four main cities. Auckland, in the north, is the largest city with a population of over one million people. Auckland’s population includes many different nationalities. For example, there are large group of Eoropeans, Maori, Pacific Island, Chinese and Indian people. Together with other smaller groups, they make Auckland an interesting and exciting place to live. 
Although Wellington is the capital, the centre of government, it is smaller and quieter than Auckland with a population of 350,000. The main cities in the South Island are Christchurch, known as the Garden city, and Dunedin, which is often compared to a small Scottish city.  
28. New Zealand is as large as___________________ 
A. Pacific Ocean 	B. North Island	 C. the United Kingdom 	D. South Island
29. According to the Government figures, about ____people lived in the North Island in 2015. 
A. 4,000,000 	B. 350,000 		C. 3,000,000 		D. 268,000
30. The largest city of New Zealand is__________________ 
A. Auckland 	B. Wellington 	C. Christchurch 		D. Dunedin
31. _______________ is the capital of New Zealand. 	
A. Christchurch 	B. Wellington 	C. Dunedin 			D. Auckland
32. Which statement is NOT mentioned in the passage? 
		A. New Zeanland is a small country. 
		B. There are more people in the North Island than in the South Island. 
		C. There are two main islands in New Zeanland.
		D. Auckland is the most beautiful city in New Zealand as it is peaceful and quiet.

nguyentraa · Accepted Answer

1. C

2. B

3. D

4. A

5. A

6. A

7. D

8. D

9. D

10. C

11. C

12. A

13. C

14. C

15. C

16. A

17. B

18. A

19. B

20. A

21. C

22. D

23. D

24. C

25. B

26. A

27. B

28. C

29. C

30. A

31. B

32. D

Timi · Answer

1. D (earplug)
2. D (succeeded)
3. C (disaster)
4. B (personality)
5. A (in)
6. A (That’s great!)
7. D (as a result)
8. C (contaminated)
9. D (leaves)
10. C (chemicals)
11. C (damages)
12. A (has become)
13. B (speaking)
14. C (will be predicted)
15. C (between)
16. B (If you pass)
17. C (were destroyed)
18. A (I have)
19. B (pollution)
20. A (happened)
21. C (built)
22. D (drought)
23. D (ways)
24. C (in)
25. B (high)
26. A (opened)
27. B (discussion)
28. C (the United Kingdom)
29. A (4,000,000)
30. A (Auckland)
31. B (Wellington)
32. D (Auckland is the most beautiful city in New Zealand as it is peaceful and quiet.)

A. SELECTION ITEMS (8.0 Points) Choose the word that has a different pronunciation from the others of each group: 1. A. rubbish B. mudslide C. pollution D. earplug 2. A. erupted B. collapsed C....