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MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS (From “QUESTION 1” to “QUESTION 90”)
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.
Question 1: A. appliance B. ancestor C. ancestry D. absolute
Question 2: A. energy B. dignity C. variety D. poverty
Question 3: A. famous B. curious C. suspicious D. numerous
Question 4: A. commentary B. alert C. legal D. model
Question 5: A. register B. regular C. request D. reference

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 6: It turned out that we _______ rushed to the airport as the plane was delayed by several hours.
A. hadn’t B. should have C. needn’t have D. mustn’t
Question 7: The company has to _______ ways of reducing costs.
A. take in B. think over C. work out D. look out
Question 8: The government has decided to spend billions of dollars on yet _______ agricultural subsidies.
A. extra B. other C. more D. additional
Question 9: However good David _______, I still find his modern music very difficult to appreciate.
A. could have been B. may have been C. should have been D. would have been
Question 10: Tourism provides people with jobs – albeit often rather _______ ones!
A. superficial B. menial C. trivial D. remedial
Question 11: An application to join this scheme places you under no obligation _______.
A. indeed B. eventually C. apart D. whatsoever
Question 12: He’s a fairly pleasant child but he has a strong _______ of stubbornness when he doesn’t get his own
way.
A. trait B. streak C. character D. mark
Question 13: He has always look _______ his elder brother.
A. up to B. back on C. into D. up and down
Question 14: He _______ so much harm on the nation during his regime that it has never fully recovered.
A. indicted B. inferred C. induced D. inflicted
Question 15: Malcolm: “May I go out?” ~ His mother: “_______.”
A. Go ahead B. It doesn’t matter C. You may D. Be quick
Question 16: Whenever he had an important decision to make, he ______ a cigar, supposedly to calm his nerves!
A. had lit B. would have lit C. would light D. would be lighting
Question 17: Emily is motivated to study _______ she knows that a good education can improve her say.
A. therefore B. because of C. because D. so
Question 18: A pet could _________ a very special purpose in our life, as a companion.
A. build B. define C. serve D. form
Question 19: Don’t quote me. What I am about to say is _______ the record.
A. on B. off C. without D. above
Question 20: What is the reason for this _______ state of affairs?
A. regretful B. regrettable C. regret D. unregrettable
Question 21: I am opting out of the _______ race and going to live on a small farm in the countryside.
A. horse B. dog C. rat D. cat and mouse
Question 22: She takes great pride _______ her work.
A. in B. of C. on D. with
Question 23: Sonia broke her leg in two places. _______, she had to wear a cast and use crutches for three months.
A. Nevertheless B. Consequently C. For that D. Because
Question 24: There is a shortage of _______ oil in the houses, schools and offices.
A. heated B. heating C. heat D. hot
Question 25: Johnson: “Happy birthday!”
Kelly: “_______.”
A. I am very happy B. The same to you C. Many happy returns D. Thanks

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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 26 to 35.
It is hard to find artifacts that are genuinely American, but the present day banjo may be one of them. Even though
its ancestry is African, the modern banjo is nothing like the early instruments first brought by Africans to the southern
plantations. In the nineteenth century, the banjo was a standard instrument in minstrel shows, and, as it continued to
be used, it was changed in various ways. Machined pegs were added for precise tuning, frets were added for better
intonation, and vellum heads were added to improve the tension. The number of strings also continued to change. Early
banjos had four strings, while later models had as many as nine. In the late 1800s, the five-string banjo was developed,
a model that had a small unfretted drone string that was played with the thumb. This was the instrument that country
singer Earl Scruggs played and was the type used to produce that great style of music known as American bluegrass.
In the 1920s, the four-string tenor banjo made a remarkable comeback, as banjo bands became popular in
schools and clubs from coast to coast. Again in the 1960s, there was a renewed interest in folk and country music that
brought the banjo back into the forefront of American music. (Banjo: đàn banjo)
Question 26: What does this passage mainly discuss?
A. The lasting effects of bluegrass music. B. The development of an American instrument.
C. The life of banjo. D. Changes in music in the 19th and 20th century.
Question 27: The banjo originally come from_______.
A. Southern plantations B. Folk and country music C. Minstrel shows D. Africa
Question 28: The word “plantations” in the first paragraph most probably refers to_______.
A. Types of farms in the South B. Southern States C. Southern musical theaters D. Bands common in the South
Question 29: Which of the following words is most similar to the word “pegs” in the first paragraph?
A. Holes B. Bars C. Pins D. Strings.
Question 30: The word “precise” in the first paragraph could best be replaced by which of the following?
A. Accurate B. Confirmed C. Processed D. Forthcoming
Question 31: According to the passage, all of the following are true of the five-string banjo EXCEPT:
A. It was used by Earl Scruggs. B. It was famous in the production of bluegrass music.
C. It had an unfretted string. D. It was a tenor banjo.
Question 32: Which of the following is most similar to the meaning of “comeback” in the second paragraph?
A. Performance B. Reappearance C. Gain D. Achievement
Question 33: The word “renewed” in the second paragraph could be best replaced by which of the following?
A. Rescued B. Remarkable C. Revived D. Renowned
Question 34: Which of the following means most nearly the same as the word “forefront” as used in paragraph 2?
A. Forecast B. Spotlight C. Footnote D. Record
Question 35: Which of the following best indicates the author’s attitude toward the banjo?
A. It is a unique instrument B. It should be in museum C. It should be used more D. It must be kept alive

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 36 to 45.
Getting friends and family to pose for photos is hard enough, but how would you cope with a rabbit, an owl or a
butterfly that simply (36) _______ to keep still? Simon King, wildlife film-maker and photographer, says you don’t need
any formal (37) _______ to get started. “The whole idea is that photographing wildlife should be fun”. Simon offers the
following (38) _______.
Specialize from the start. You are most likely to get good result sooner if you (39) _______ on one type of wildlife
– insects for instance – (40) _______ than just going off to the woods or park with your camera and snapping whatever
you see. Pick something that isn’t hard to photograph. Choosing an animal that is hard to (41) _______, or will run away
if it sees you (42) _______ unnecessary problems. How about flowers, or a group of birds?
Search second-hand camera shops and local papers for quality (43) _______ . You don’t need to (44) _______ a
fortune – Simon started with just a second-hand camera that cost around $ 60. But you will need a single lens reflex
camera. Remember it is the whole photograph that counts, not just the subject. (45) _______ you are composing a
picture and try to be as artistic as possible.
Question 36: A. disobeys B. dislikes C. refuses D. avoids
Question 37: A. training B. education C. exercise D. lecture
Question 38: A. lessons B. facts C. warnings D. tips
Question 39: A. think B. concentrate C. limit D. depend
Question 40: A. more B. other C. better D. rather
Question 41: A. spot B. notice C. meet D. glance
Question 42: A. creates B. starts C. put D. leads
Question 43: A. instruments B. equipment C. material D. tools
Question 44: A. cost B. make C. spend D. lose
Question 45: A. Think B. Guess C. Invent D. Imagine

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Mark the letter on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correcting.
Question 46: Traditionally named for women, Bob was chosen as the first male name for a hurricane.
A B C D
Question 47: Historically there has been only two major factions in the Republican Party – the liberals and the
conservatives.
A B C D
Question 48: Rock music is not only popular in the United States but also abroad.
A B C D
Question 49: Not one in a hundred seeds develop into a healthy plant, even under laboratory conditions.
A B C D
Question 50: It is extremely important for an engineer to know to use a computer.
A B C D
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 51 to 60.
Water scarcity is fast becoming one of the majority limiting factors in world crop production. In many areas, poor
agricultural practices have led to increasing desertification and the loss of formerly arable lands. Consequently, those
plant species that are well adapted to survival in dry climates are being looked at for an answer in developing more
efficient crops to grow on marginally arable lands.
Plants use several mechanisms to ensure their survival in desert environments. Some involve purely mechanical and
physical adaptations, such as the shape of the plant’s surface, smaller leaf size, and extensive root systems. Some of
the adaptations are related to chemical mechanisms. Many plants, such as cacti, have internal gums and mucilages
which give them water-retaining properties. Another chemical mechanism is that of the epicuticular wax layer. This wax
layer acts as an impervious cover to protect the plant. It prevents excessive loss of internal moisture. It also protects the
plant from external aggression, which can come from inorganic agents such as gases, or organic agents which include
bacteria and plant pests.
Researchers have proposed that synthetic waxes with similar protective abilities could be prepared based on
knowledge of desert plants. If successfully developed, such a compound could be used to greatly increase a plant’s
ability to maintain health in such adverse situations as inadequate water supply, limited fertilizer availability, attack by
pests, and poor storage after harvesting.
Question 51: This passage deals mainly with _______.
A. desertification B. decreasing water supplies
C. factors limiting crop production D. developing efficient plants
Question 52: The word “arable” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to _______.
A. fertile B. parched C. barren D. marsh
Question 53: Which of the following is mechanical or physical mechanism that desert plants use?
A. The plant’s shape B. The small root system C. The vast leaf size D. the high water consumption
Question 54: The word “extensive” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to _______.
A. spongy B. shallow C. widespread D. comprehensive
Question 55: Which is one of the ways in which the epicuticular wax protect the plant?
A. It helps the plant to avoid excessive moisture intake. B. It helps the plant to attack aggressors.
C. It releases gases against plant pest. D. It guards against bacteria.
Question 56: The word “It” in the second paragraph refers to _______.
A. another chemical mechanism B. the epicuticular wax layer
C. an impervious plantlike cover D. the loss of internal moisture
Question 57: The word “aggression” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to _______.
A. attack B. agitation C. conditions D. surroundings
Question 58: What is an example of an inorganic that may attack plants?
A. Bacteria B. Insects C. Gas D. Pests
Question 59: It can be inferred that synthetic simulated waxes _______.
A. have not been developed yet B. have not succeeded
C. have been determined to be impervious to organic and inorganic agents
D. have the quality of causing bacteria
Question 60: All of the following are examples of an adverse situation for crops EXCEPT _______.
A. inadequate water B. insufficient fertilize C. pest aggression D. proper storage

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to
each of the following questions.
Question 61: Historians cannot agree where the game of golf originated.
A. Where did the game of golf start? Historians do not know.
B. It is hard to get historians to agree. One example of this is their discussion on where golf originated.
C. The origins of golf are disputed by historians.
D. The game of golf has a number of origins, according to historians.

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Question 62: The Prime Minister is unlikely to call an early general election.
A. It’s likely that the Prime Minister will call an early general election.
B. The likelihood is that the Prime Minister will call an early general election.
C. There is little likelihood of the Prime Minister calling an early general election.
D. In all likelihood the Prime Minister will call an early general election.
Question 63: Impressed as we were by the new cinema, we found it rather expensive.
A. The new cinema was more expensive than we expected.
B. We weren’t impressed by the new cinema at all because it looked rather expensive.
C. We weren’t as much impressed by the new cinema’s look as its cost.
D. We were very impressed by the new cinema, but found it rather expensive.
Question 64: Getting a law passed is one thing but getting it enforced is quite different thing.
A. The law has already been passed, but I suspect it won’t be easy to implement it.
B. If the law has been passed, it will soon come into effect.
C. Once the law has been passed, it will be easy enough to put it into effect.
D. The passing of a law and the implementing of it are two very different things.
Question 65: “Get in my car. I’ll take you to the station.”
A. He offered to give me a lift to the station. B. He suggested taking me to the station.
C. He promised to give me to the station. D. he agreed to take me to the station.

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 66 to 75.
Clean freshwater resources are essential for drinking, bathing, cooking, irrigation, industry, and for plant and animal
(66) _______. Unfortunately, the global supply of freshwater is (67) _______ unevenly. Chronic water shortages (68)
_______ in most of Africa and drought is common over much of the globe. The (69) _______ of most freshwater
supplies – groundwater (water located below the soil surface), reservoirs, and rivers – are under severe and (70)
_______ environmental stress because of overuse, water pollution, and ecosystem degradation. Over 95 per cent of
urban sewage in (71) _______ countries is (72) ______ untreated into surface waters such as rivers and harbors.
About 65 per cent of the global freshwater supply is used in (73) ______ and 25 per cent is used in industry.
Freshwater (74) ______ therefore requires a reduction in wasteful practices like (75) _______ irrigation, reforms in
agriculture and industry, and strict pollution controls worldwide.
Question 66: A. survive B. survived C. surviving D. survival
Question 67: A. delivered B. distributed C. provided D. given
Question 68: A. exist B. lie C. show D. stay
Question 69: A. resources B. springs C. sources D. starting
Question 70: A. increasing B. growing C. climbing D. ascending
Question 71: A. growing B. miserable C. poverty D. developing
Question 72: A. recharged B. discharged C. charged D. discharging
Question 73: A. farming B. planting C. agriculture D. growing
Question 74: A. reservation B. conservation C. preservation D. retention
Question 75: A. ineffective B. illogical C. irrational D. inefficient

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 76: _______ did Jerome accept the job.
A. Only because it was interesting work B. Because it was interesting work
C. Only because interesting the work is D. The work was interesting
Question 77: Children usually turn to their parents rather than _________ for protection from threats in the
environment.
A. they turn to other figures of authority. B. to other figures of authority
C. authority figures to other D. their turning to other figures of authority
Question 78: This car has many features including _______.
A. stereo, safety devices, air condition, and it saves gas
B. good music, safe devices, air conditioning, and gas
C. stereo, safety devices, air conditioning, and good gas
D. stereo, safety devices, air conditioning, and low gas mileage
Question 79: The store _______.
A. that had the recently big sale went bankrupt B. that had the big recently sale went bankrupt
C. that had the big sale went bankrupt D. that recently had the big sale went bankrupt
Question 80: _______ all data into electronic pulses.
A. The computer input unit changes B. Changing input, the computer unit
C. Which changes the computer input into D. Changes in the computer input unit

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 81: Lou approved of the behavior his respectful sons displayed during the church service this week.
A. commend B. support C. reject D. like
Question 82: Nancy concurred with her boss about the new direction the company was taking.
A. disagree B. agree C. surrender D. confess
Question 83: Robert's amiable mother was always trying to help people, and she volunteered for many community
services on a regular basis.
A. friendly B. generous C. disagreeable D. likeable
Question 84: No one understood why Kevin decided to revoke the agreement, but they went along with him anyway.
A. cancel B. withdraw C. keep D. revolt
Question 85: Environmentalists around the world fight to preserve the world's natural beauty and resources for future
generations.
A. destroy B. protect C. conserve D. consider
Question 86: Henry hoped that his sons would someday take over his retail business and maintain the high level of
customer service and satisfaction that Henry valued so much.
A. uphold B. continue C. eliminate D. connect
Question 87: Mary's jovial uncle was always funny and she loved it when he came over to visit.
A. cheerful B. happy C. jolly D. miserable
Question 88: Maureen usually felt depressed on Mondays, because she never got enough sleep on the weekends.
A. unhappy B. low C. glum D. cheerful
Question 89: Child welfare deals with parents or caregivers who abuse or neglect their children.
A. abandon B. nurture C. mistreat D. delegate
Question 90: Steven was stationed so long in Iraq that he often yearned to see his wife and children again.
A. desired B. abhorred C. longed D. united

Rewrite each sentence, keep the same meaning. Begin as shown.

Question 91: We did not announce the decision formally.
→ No formal ___________________________________________________________________________
Question 92: He firmly believed Susan to be telling the truth.
→ It ___________________________________________________________________________________
Question 93: Although she didn’t want to pay such a high price, she had no choice.
→ Reluctant ___________________________________________________________________________
Question 94: This is our temporary house.
→ For _________________________________________________________________________________
Question 95: The audience got so angry that they had to cancel the performance.
→ Such ________________________________________________________________________________

Write a paragraph of about 140 words about a film that you enjoy watching.

________THE END________

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