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 PRACTICE TEST 
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. 
Cõu 1. A. bag B. pay C. happy D. transform 
Cõu 2. A. wanted B. stopped C. decided D. hated 
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of 
the primary stress in each of the following questions. 
Cõu 3. A. depend B. vanish C. decay D. attack 
Cõu 4. A. accountant B. professor C. develop D. typical 
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 
Cõu 5. There is no use persuading her to join us because her parents_______ her to return home after the 
last game _________ over. 
 A. had told/was B. have told/is C. told/had been D. tell/has been 
Cõu 6. If anyone ________, tell them I'm not at home. 
 A. call B. calls C. called D. should call 
Cõu 7. All the applicants for the post are thoroughly ________ for their suitability. 
 A. searched B. vetted C. investigated D. scrutinized 
Cõu 8. They knew that it was just not feasible ______ such a small firm to compete with the big boys. 
 A. in B. at C. for D. about 
Cõu 9. If we lose the case we may be _______________ for the costs of the whole trial. 
 A. compatible B. liable C. available D. accessible 
Cõu 10. _________ is someone who can reduce spending without hurting morale. 
 A. What is needed B. What needs C. Being needed D. That needs 
Cõu 11. We were so looking forward to stretching out on the beach in the sunshine, but it ____________ 
the whole time we were there. 
 A. poured with rain B. rained dogs and cats 
 C. dropped in the bucket D. made hay while the sun shined 
Cõu 12. She made as if ____________ but then stopped. 
 A. to speak B. speaking C. spoken D. speak 
Cõu 13. ____________ the ability to delay normal cognitive decline as we age, there are significant 
social benefits to lifelong learning. 
 A. Aside from B. In addition C. Moreover D. Furthermore 
Cõu 14. _________ massage relieves pain and anxiety, eases depression and speeds up recovery from 
medical problems. 
 A. a B. the C. 0 D. some 
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Cõu 15. Since the situation was so bad, she should _________ care of much earlier. 
 A. have taken B. have been taken C. be taken D. take 
Cõu 16. The committee is _______ of well-known mountaineers. 
 A. contained B. comprised C. included D. consisted 
Cõu 17. It is desirable that the hotel manager remember to call the __________ staff every 6 months to 
clean up the air conditioners. 
 A. maintaining B. maintain C. maintainable D. maintenance 
Cõu 18. He made all sorts of beautiful plans for his tour without taking into consideration the possibility 
________ an entry visa. 
 A. of refusing B. of being refused C. of refusal of D. to be refused 
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. 
Cõu 19. While Tom Spinkler was travelling along Wagon Wheel Road in Big Cypress Swamp in South 
Florida, he came across a young snake. 
 A. run up B. run down C. run into D. run out 
Cõu 20. The aboriginal people of Australia are experts at survival in an environment with scanty 
resources. 
 A. ordinary B. limited C. abundant D. natural 
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. 
Cõu 21. I was going to have a go at parachuting but lost my nerve at the last minute. 
 A. was determined to go ahead B. lost my temper 
 C. was discouraged from trying D. grew out of it 
Cõu 22. Overpopulation in big cities has severely affected the air and water quality. 
 A. seriously B. insignificantly C. largely D. commonly 
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. 
It is natural for young people to be critical of their parents at times and to blame them for most of the (23) 
__________ between them. They have always complained, more or less justly, that their parents are old-
fashioned, possessive and dominant; that they do not trust their children to deal with obstacles; (24) 
___________ they talk too much about certain problems and that they have no sense of humor, at least in 
parent-child relationships. I think it is true that parents often (25) _________ their teenage children and 
also forget how they themselves felt when young. 
Young people often irritate their parents with their choices in clothes and hairstyles, in entertainers and 
music. This is not their motive. They feel cut off from the adult world into which they have not yet been 
accepted. (26)_________they create a culture and society of their own. Then, if it turns out that their 
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music or entertainers or vocabulary or clothes or hairstyles irritate their parents, this gives them additional 
enjoyment. They feel they are superior, at least in a small way, and that they are leaders in style and taste. 
If you plan to control your life, co-operation can be part of that plan. You can charm others, especially 
parents, into doing things the ways you want. You can impress others with your sense of responsibility 
and (5) _________, so that they will give you the authority to do what you want to do. 
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Cõu 23. A. misunderstandings B. debates C. conflict D. understanding 
Cõu 24. A. that B. which C. who D. why 
Cõu 25. A. overestimate B. underestimate C. impose D. dominate 
Cõu 26. A. However B. Besides C. Despite D. Therefore 
Cõu 27. A. initiation B. initiate C. initiative D. initial 
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the 
following questions. 
Cõu 28. It was reported that a policeman was badly injured in the explosion. 
 A. was reported B. a C. badly D. injured 
Cõu 29. The Principal demanded that the heaters repair immediately. Winter is coming! 
 A. The B. demanded C. repair D. is coming 
Cõu 30. The accident seemed to have destroyed completely his confidence. 
 A. The B. seemed C. to have D. destroyed completely 
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. 
There was a man who had four sons. He wanted his sons to learn not to judge things too quickly. So he 
sent them each on a quest, in turn, to go and look at a pear tree that was a great distance away. The first 
son went in the winter, the second in the spring, the third in summer, and the youngest son in the fall. 
When they had all gone and come back, he called them together to describe what they had seen. 
The first son said that the tree was ugly, bent, and twisted. The second son said no – it was covered with 
green buds and full of promise. The third son disagreed, he said it was laden with blossoms that smelled 
so sweet and looked so beautiful, it was the most graceful thing he had ever seen. The last son disagreed 
with all of them; he said it was ripe and drooping with fruit, full of life and fulfilment. 
The man then explained to his sons that they were all right, because they had each seen but one season in 
the tree’s life. He told them that you cannot judge a tree, or a person, by only one season, and that the 
essence of who they are – and the pleasure, joy, and love that come from that life – can only be measured 
at the end, when all the seasons are up. If you give up when it’s winter, you will miss the promise of your 
spring, the beauty of your summer, fulfilment of your fall. 
Don’t judge a life by one difficult season. Don’t let the pain of one season destroy the joy of all the rest. 
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Cõu 31. Which best serves as the title for the passage? 
 A. The Seasons of Life B. The Observation of a Tree 
 C. Father and Four Sons D. Love all the Seasons in a Year 
Cõu 32. According to the paragraph 2, what did the second son see in his turn? 
 A. The tree was gloomy, withered and crooked. 
 B. The tree was in buds and teeming with vigor. 
 C. The tree was blossoming and gave off a sweet scent. 
 D. The tree was bountifully fruitful, brimming with life force. 
Cõu 33. The word “laden” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to __________. 
 A. loaded B. decorated C. enhanced D. given 
Cõu 34. The word “they” in paragraph 3 refers to __________. 
 A. the four sons B. green buds C. trees, people D. the pleasure, joy and love 
Cõu 35. According to the paragraph 4, what is the lesson the father wanted to impart to his children? 
 A. Moral lessons can come from the most unexpected and ordinary things. 
 B. No matter what season it is outside, you always have to cherish it. 
 C. The old age of humans is similar to the winter of nature. 
 D. Persevere through the difficulties and better times are sure to come sometime sooner or later. 
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. 
Times are tough. The nightly news is filled with stories of people who have lost their jobs due to the 
economic crisis, or lost their homes in a fire or natural disaster. Have you ever seen people who have just 
endured an awful situation? Some focus on what they have lost, and this is easy to understand. But other 
people focus on what they did not lose, and they start thinking about a better future. 
One good piece of advice to remember is that you cannot always control situations or other people. The 
only thing you can control is your own personal reaction to bad situations. Sometimes a situation may 
really be overwhelming. However, in many cases, you really can influence our own moods by the way 
you think about negative situations. 
Imagine two families: Both have lost their homes and all their belongings in a devastating storm. One 
family cannot mask their grief. They feel that everything they hold dear has been destroyed. They cannot 
imagine how they will ever be able to replace things and start over again. Their normal life seems to have 
been completely lost. In contrast, a second family is crying with joy. All of the people in their family are 
unharmed and safe. This family is just happy that everyone has survived. This family is already trying to 
figure out how they can recover. You can’t really blame the first family for experiencing a very normal 
reaction to a terrible situation. However, the second family certainly seems to be better off. They are 
thinking about making progress rather than focusing on the tragic events. 
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Though this scenario is extreme, everyone experiences setbacks that seem just awful at the time. This 
could be a job loss, illness, or problems with family members. Nobody gets through life without having 
some bad things happen. In these situations, try to focus on the steps you can take to remedy the situation, 
instead of how awful the setback is. By doing this, you will be laying the foundation for a better 
tomorrow. And you will not suffer as much pain today. 
Actually, controlling how you feel and trying to maintain a positive attitude can help you through many 
tough situations. The bottom line is, no matter what the problem is, you are more likely to fix it if you can 
stay positive and work out a plan. Also, never be afraid to seek help when you need it. The advice of a 
friend, family member, or even a professional may be all it takes to get back on track. 
It may sound like a clichộ. While a positive attitude may not be the answer to every problem, it can 
certainly give you an advantage in surviving most of life’s minor setbacks. 
 (Adapted from “Select Readings – Upper Intermediate” by Linda Lee and Erik Gundersen) 
Cõu 36. Which of the following could be the main idea of the passage? 
 A. Being optimistic is an effective way to get over bad situations. 
 B. Keeping positive or negative thoughts is the own choice of each person. 
 C. Positive thoughts are necessary conditions to be successful. 
 D. There seems to have more pessimists than optimists. 
Cõu 37. The word “grief” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to __________. 
 A. problem B. sorrow C. disappointment D. damage 
Cõu 38. What does the word “they” in paragraph 3 refer to? 
 A. tragic events B. all of the people C. the first family D. the second family 
Cõu 39. It can be inferred from the third paragraph that ______________. 
 A. disappointment and sadness are all people’s common emotions in terrible situations. 
 B. your attitude in terrible situations is more important than how serious the problems are. 
 C. optimists often suffer less terrible situations than pessimists. 
 D. your attitude will decide the way you react to terrible situations. 
Cõu 40. The word “scenario” in paragraph 4 mostly means _____________. 
 A. trouble B. background C. circumstance D. imagination 
Cõu 41. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true? 
 A. The thing people have to remember is managing their own reaction to bad situations. 
 B. Everyone will suffer some terrible experiences in their life. 
 C. Paying attention to the solutions of the setback is better than focusing on the damage it causes. 
 D. To have a good foundation for the future, you should not undergo bad situations today. 
Cõu 42. According to paragraph 5, what is the major thing you should do when you have troubles? 
 A. Be optimistic and make out a plan. B. Ask other people for help when necessary. 
 C. Control your emotions. D. Determine how serious the problem is. 
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Cõu 43. What is the main purpose of the author in the passage? 
 A. To prove that optimism is better than pessimism. 
 B. To encourage people to maintain a positive attitude in every setback. 
 C. To compare the advantages of positive attitude with those of negative ones. 
 D. To explain the emotions people have when they are in bad situations. 
Cõu 44. He should have listened to your advice. 
 A. It was essential that he listen to your advice but he didn't. 
 B. It was likely that he could have listened to your advice. 
 C. I was guess he might have taken your advice. 
 D. He needn’t have listened to your advice. 
Cõu 45. Tom said: "I have already had breakfast, so I am not hungry." 
 A. Tom said he had already had breakfast, so he is not hungry. 
 B. Tom said he has already had breakfast, so he is not hungry. 
 C. Tom said he has already had breakfast, so he was not hungry. 
 D. Tom said he had already had breakfast, so he was not hungry. 
Cõu 46. As John became more successful, he had less time for his family. 
 A. The less time John had for his family, the more successful he became. 
 B. The more successful John became, the less time he had for his family. 
 C. More and more successful John achieved caused him to have less time for his family. 
 D. The more successful John achieved, the less time he had for his family. 
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the option that best completes following exchanges. 
Cõu 47. Two classmates are talking to each other. 
Student 1: "How can volunteers benefit from their work?" – Student 2: “__________________.” 
 A. They earn a lot of money. B. They can live better than others. 
 C. They feel happy themselves. D. They don't have any worries. 
Cõu 48. Ryan finds a new job in New York and is about to move there. He doesn't want his friendship 
with Adriana to drift apart. 
Adriana: “Don't forget to drop me a line when you settle down." - Ryan: “________________.” 
 A. Oh, that's great! But I'm going to miss you. 
 B. I look forward to hearing from you soon. 
 C. Trust me. I won't. I'll keep you posted. 
 D. All right! Good luck! 
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in 
the following questions. 
Cõu 49. We live in a world. Immediate and easy access to information is a standard expectation there. 
 A. Immediate and easy access to information in the world we live in is a standard expectation. 
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 B. Immediate and easy access to information is expected to be standardized in the world we live in. 
 C. People living in this world expect that immediate and easy access to information is a standard. 
 D. It is expected that immediate and easy access to information in the world we live in is a standard. 
Cõu 50. Urban population grows and the effects of climate change worsen. Therefore, our cities have to 
adapt. 
 A. Our cities have to adapt if urban population grows and the effects of climate change worsen. 
 B. As the urban population grows and the effects of climate change worsen, our cities have to adapt. 
 C. Our cities are always adaptive to urban population growth and the effects of climate changes. 
 D. Urban population growth and effects of climate changes are worsening, which make our cities more 
adaptive. 
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 Đỏp ỏn 
 1 B 2 B 3 B 4 D 5 B 6 B 7 B 8 C 9 B 10 A 
 11 A 12 A 13 A 14 C 15 B 16 B 17 D 18 B 19 C 20 B 
 21 A 22 B 23 A 24 A 25 B 26 D 27 C 28 D 29 C 30 D 
 31 A 32 B 33 A 34 C 35 D 36 A 37 B 38 D 39 D 40 C 
 41 D 42 A 43 B 44 A 45 D 46 B 47 C 48 C 49 A 50 B 
 HƯỚNG DẪN CHI TIẾT 
Cõu 1: Đỏp ỏn B 
Kiến thức về phỏt õm của nguyờn õm 
A. bag /bổg/ 
B. pay /pei/ 
C. happy /ˈhổpi/ 
D. transform /trổns'fɔ:m/ 
Cõu 2: Đỏp ỏn B 
Kiến thức về phỏt õm của đuụi -ed 
- Đuụi /ed/ được phỏt õm là /t/: Khi động từ cú phỏt õm kết thỳc là /s/, /f/, /p/, /ʃ/, /tʃ/, /k/ 
- Đuụi /ed/ được phỏt õm là /id/: Khi động từ cú phỏt õm kết thỳc là /t/ hay /d/ 
- Đuụi /ed/ được phỏt õm là /d/ với những trường hợp cũn lại. 
A. wanted /´wɔntid/ 
B. stopped /stɔpt/ 
C. decided /di'saidid/ 
D. hated /heit/ 
Cõu 3: Đỏp ỏn B 
Kiến thức về trọng õm 
A. depend /di'pend/: từ này trọng õm rơi vào õm tiết thứ hai. Vỡ theo quy tắc cỏc động từ cú 2 õm tiết thỡ 
trọng õm rơi vào õm tiết thứ hai. 
B. vanish /'vổniʃ/: từ này trọng õm rơi vào õm tiết thứ một. Vỡ theo quy tắc cỏc động từ cú 2 õm tiết mà 
õm cuối là -ish, er, en thỡ trọng õm rơi vào õm tiết thứ hai. 
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C. decay /di'kei/: từ này trọng õm rơi vào õm tiết thứ hai. Vỡ theo quy tắc cỏc động từ cú 2 õm tiết thỡ 
trọng õm rơi vào õm tiết thứ hai. 
D. attack /ə'tổk/: từ này trọng õm rơi vào õm tiết thứ nhất. Vỡ theo quy tắc cỏc động từ cú 2 õm tiết thỡ 
trọng õm rơi vào õm tiết thứ hai. 
=> Phương ỏn B trọng õm rơi vào õm tiết thứ nhất, cỏc phương ỏn cũn lại trọng õm rơi vào õm tiết thứ 
hai. 
Cõu 4: Đỏp ỏn D 
Kiến thức về trọng õm 
A. accountant /ə´kauntənt/ 
B. professor /prəˈfɛsər/ 
C. develop /di'veləp 
D. typical /'tɪpɪkl/ 
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