Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

Question 1. A. campus           B. coral                       C. craft                        D. central

Question 2. A. fragrance        B. anxiety                   C. establish                 D. standard

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

Question 3. A. observe          B. grassland                C. career                     D. correct

Question 4. A. functional      B. habitat                    C. decisive                  D. pesticide

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Question 5. The government is making an effort to ______ pollution levels in major cities.

1. control B. stop                         C. keep                        D. protect

Question 6. To achieve lasting success, one must invest ______ effort over a long period of time.

1. much B. many                      C. few                         D. little

Question 7. He wishes he ______ more time to finish reading the book we discussed in class last week.

1. has B. had                          C. will have                 D. have

Question 8. The city council is building a new metro system ______ will reduce traffic in the downtown area.

1. what B. who                         C. that                         D. where

Question 9.     John: “Do you think public transportation is reliable here?”

Linh: “Yes, I’ve never had to wait longer than 5 minutes!”

John: “______”

1. That’s good to know! B. I’ll take a taxi instead.
2. Thank you for the advice. D. No worries.

Question 10. The more we practise speaking English, ______ we become at expressing ourselves clearly.

1. the more confidently B. the most confident
2. the more confident D. more confident

Question 11. Many visitors to Viet Nam enjoy learning about the country’s rich history and cultural ______.

1. influence B. heritage C. language                 D. manner

Question 12. If we don’t take care of the environment, the future generations ______ the consequences.

1. will face B. would face C. facing             D. faces

Read the following conversation and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 13 to 16.

Summer Sports Camp

Join our exciting Summer Sports Camp!

• Date: 1st July – 31st July
• Time: 8:00 A.M.- 1:00 RM.
• Location: City Sports Centre

This camp is perfect for students aged 5 to 16 years old. You can learn (13) ______ new sports such as volleyball and basketball. Our coaches will help you (14) ______ your skills. We provide all the necessary equipment, and snacks will be available (15) ______ breaks. The camp is a great way to stay (16) ______ and make new friends during the summer.

Price: $100 per week

For more information, please contact us at 084 008 008 or visit our website at www.sportscamp.com.

Question 13. A. a                   B. û                             C. the                           D. an

Question 14. A. build             B. improve                  C. create                      D. construct

Question 15. A. for                B. on                           C. during                     D. between

Question 16. A. action           B. activity                   C. actively                   D. active

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions from 17 to 18.

Question 17. Put the sentences (a-c) in the correct order, then fill in the blank to make a logical text.

Smartphones have become an essential part of our daily lives. They help us communicate, work, and entertain ourselves. ______

1. Additionally, we can use them to access the Internet, check emails, and use various apps.
2. Firstly, making calls and sending messages are very convenient with a smartphone.
3. However, we should be careful not to spend too much time on them to avoid negative effects.
4. b-a-c B. a-b-c C. b-c-a                       D. c-a-b

Question 18. Choose the sentence that can end the text (in Question 17) most appropriately.

1. Therefore, smartphones are tools that should be used wisely and in moderation.
2. However, smartphones have no benefits and should be avoided completely.
3. So, people should spend all their time using smartphones every day.
4. Finally, we decided to stop using smartphones because they are unnecessary.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 19 to 24.

Living in the city has many advantages, but there are also some challenges. One of the biggest (19) ______ is that everything you need is close by. You can easily find shops, restaurants, hospitals, and schools. Public transportation, like buses and trains, makes it simple (20) ______ around the city without needing a car. Cities also (21) ______ more job opportunities, so many people move there to find a good job. (22) ______, city life can be stressful. The streets are often crowded, and traffic jams happen almost every day. There is also a lot of noise and air pollution, which can be tiring. (23) ______ problem is the high cost of living. Many people have to work long hours just to pay for rent, food, and other daily (24) ______. In conclusion, living in the city gives people many opportunities, but it also comes with difficulties.

Question 19. A. benefits                    B. threats                     C. convenience    D. access

Question 20. A. get                            B. to getting                C. getting                         D. to get

Question 21. A. support                     B. offer                        C. give                         D. deliver

Question 22. A. Although                  B. However                 C. Moreover                    D. Because

Question 23. A. Other                        B. Others                     C. The others              D. Another

Question 24. A. prices                        B. earnings                  C. expenses                      D. spends

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions.

Question 25. “I like to drink coffee in the morning because it helps me wake up,” he said.

1. He said he liked to drink coffee in the morning because it helped him wake up.
2. He said he likes to drink coffee in the morning because it helps him wake up.
3. He said he likes to drink coffee in the morning because it helped him wake up.
4. He said he liked to drink coffee in the morning because it helps him wake up.

Question 26. They have been working as teachers for over ten years in a small village.

1. They have been working in a small village as teachers for almost ten years.
2. They will teach in a small village for over ten years soon.
3. They have taught in a small village for over ten years before moving away.
4. They have been teaching in a small village for more than a decade.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is made from the given cues in each of the following questions.

Question 27. students / prepare / carefully / pass / difficult exam / end of this year.

1. The students are preparing carefully to pass the difficult exam at the end of this year.
2. The students were preparing carefully to pass the difficult exam in the end of this year.
3. The students have prepared carefully to pass the difficult exam on the end of this year.
4. The students prepare carefully to pass the difficult exam for the end of this year.

Question 28. People / celebrate / festival / every year / honour / their ancestors / together.

1. People celebrate the festival every year at honouring their ancestors together.
2. People were celebrating the festival every year for honour their ancestors together.
3. People celebrate the festival every year to honour their ancestors together.
4. People will celebrate the festival every year in honouring their ancestors together.

Read the following sign or notice and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Question 29. What does this sign say?

1. Running in the hallway is not allowed to ensure safety and prevent accidents.
2. Running is encouraged in the hallway to get to classes faster.
3. Students are allowed to run in the hallway when it’s not crowded.
4. Walking slowly is forbidden, so students must move quickly in the hallway.