Phần 1

(48 câu)
Câu 1

Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words.

train
straight
wait
fair
Câu 2
celebrated
talked
stopped
watched
Câu 3
spends
laughs
potatoes
friends
Câu 4

Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the other words.

century
loyalty
marvellous
technician
Câu 5
compliment
substantial
reference
skillful
Câu 6

Choose the best answer.

A custom is something that has become an ___________ way of doing things.

to accept
to be accept
accepted
accepting
Câu 7

The ticket was very cheap; __________, she decided not to buy it.

so
however
but
therefore
Câu 8

For countries with Islamic roots, using the left hand for eating or other activities is considered rude and ___________.

insulting
consulting
insulted
consulted
Câu 9

In some countries, smoking in public places are strictly ___________.

permitted
allowed
discouraged
prohibited
Câu 10

Books are good friends because reading books help ___________ our knowledge.

broaden
strengthen
shorten
lengthen
Câu 11

The _________ king kept all the rice to himself when his people had no food. He was very _________.

generous - cunning
selfish - cruel
selfish - wise
generous - cruel
Câu 12

It is the ________ for Australians to eat with their fingers at barbecues or picnics outside the home.

custom
tradition
belief
habit
Câu 13

The older brother was ________ when he gave his brother only a starfruit tree.

lazy
mean
clever
generous
Câu 14

__________ tips are not given in fast food shops, tipping is the usual custom inexpensive restaurants in England.

Even
Moreover
Although
However
Câu 15

__________ the head of the household cleans the dual and ashes from the altars, children are in charge of sweeping and scrubbing the floor.

Because
While
Although
When
Câu 16

Write the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets.

Perfume Festival (take) place at the Perfume Pagoda on the 15th day of the 1st lunar month.

Câu 17

When I shouted, they (jump) off the roof and (run) away.

Câu 18

The other day Phuong (cross) the road when suddenly a car (crash) into a lamp-post in front of her.

Câu 19

Fill in each blank with the appropriate form of the word in brackets.

It is a/an place to hold a picnic because it is too far from the road. (convenience)

Câu 20

Encouraging children to eat and drink is very important. (health)

Câu 21

A lifestyle has its advantages and disadvantages. (nomad)

Câu 22

Drinking water in some areas may be . (safe)

Câu 23

The baby slept very because the bed was really comfortable. (sound)

Câu 24

Choose the underlined words or phrases that are not correct in standard written English.

On winter days, we all used to sit around the fire and told stories.

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Câu 25

Liverpool is an industry city in the North of England.

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Câu 26

I feel really tired. I wish I didn't go to the party last night.

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Câu 27

In the modern world, people can easily communicate with telephone, radio, and computer.

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Câu 28

Lukas can play the piano when he was two and now he practices it.

(Bạn còn 2 lựa chọn)
Câu 29

Rewrite the following sentences based on the given words.

Students don't need to wear the uniform today because it is Saturday. (have to)

  • Saturday.
  • today
  • have to
  • it is
  • because
  • the uniform
  • don't
  • wear
  • Students
Câu 30

If we come home late, our parents will get angry. (must)

  • home
  • We
  • early.
  • come
  • must
Câu 31

You must know about your country‘s history and culture to be proud of that. (essential)

  • to be
  • proud of
  • essential
  • that.
  • It is
  • and culture
  • your country's history
  • for you
  • to know about
Câu 32

Children should be reminded of their ancestors by their parents. (necessary)

  • to be
  • necessary
  • It is
  • their ancestors
  • for children
  • by their parents.
  • reminded of
Câu 33

I think the last time I saw you was at Diana's housewarming party.

  • Diana's
  • don't think
  • housewarming
  • I've
  • party.
  • I
  • since
  • seen you
Câu 34

Make sentences, using the words or phrases provided.

officially/ national holiday/ Tet/ last/ three days/ however/ Vietnamese people/ often/ spend/ nearly a month/ celebrate/ this special event

Câu 35

Prince Lang Lieu/ please/ the emperor/ by/ create/ Chung cakes/ Day cakes

Câu 36

When/ the dwarfs/ return/ their cottage/ they/ find/ Snow White/ sleep/ their beds

Câu 37

Lim Festival/ take place/ every year/ 13th day/ first lunar month

Câu 38

Whale Festival/ a festival/ worship/ the whale/ pray/ the good fortune/ the fishmen

Câu 39

Read the following passage and choose the option that best answers each of the questions below.

Which of the following is a good title for the text?

What should be worn on your wedding day?
A wedding tradition and its meaning.
How to plan a traditional wedding.
Various types of weddings.
Câu 40

To remind her of the past, the bridge might

wear her mother's wedding dress.
paint her fingernails a light blue colour.
carry a friend's handkerchief.
wear a pair of new shoes.
Câu 41

For good luck and hope for a good future with her partner, the bride might wear

a piece of new jewellery or a new dress.
a pair of new shoes or a new dress
a bridal veil and a new dress
a new dress and a pair of new shoes
Câu 42

The word “it” refers to

a pair of shoes
item
luck
future
Câu 43

Why do some brides wear a blue garter on their leg?

To show how the couple can be lucky in their marriage.
Because too many brides paint their fingernails a light blue colour.
Because it is a symbol of trust and faith between the bride and the groom.
To show how popular something blur is in a wedding.
Câu 44

Listen to the recording and answer the questions.

Randall used to ______ with friends to celebrate the new year.

watch movies
play games
watch fireworks
Câu 45

Randall and his friends used to eat _________ on New Year's Eve.

pizza
salad
fried chicken
Câu 46

When Randall's children were little, he used to ________ on that night.

put them to bed early
stay up late
watch TV together
Câu 47

Now, Randall usually ________ on New Year's Eve.

goes to bed early
goes for a drive
prepares a special dinner
Câu 48

New Year's Day isn't a big celebration for Randall because _________.

he doesn't like change
every new day is a new beginning
he feels like he is getting older