A. was it        B. wasn’t it        C. isn’t it        D. does it

Question 8. My mother ________ dinner in the kitchen when my father returned home from work.

        A. has prepared        B. was preparing        C. is preparing        D. prepares

Question 9. ______ Vietnam makes urgent call for ceasefire, protection of civilians in Gaza Strip.

        A. the        B. a        C. Ø (no article)        D. an

Question 10. Students’ health will be seriously damaged ________.

        A. as soon as they had smoked e-cigarettes        B. as soon as they smoke e-cigarettes

        C. as soon as they smoked e-cigarettes                D. as soon as they were smoking e-cigarettes

Question 11. She hurried upstairs and quickly made the_______ .

        A. exercises        B. housework        C. tests        D. bed

make the bed= dọn giường

Question 12. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum ______ by thousands of people yesterday.

        A. visited        B. was visited        C. visits        D. was visiting

Question 13. ______ energy is produced from the heat stored in the earth’s core.

        A. Nuclear        B. Solar        C. Water        D. Geothermal

Geothermal energy= năng lượng địa nhiệt

Question 14. They ______ a new plan to build a clean and beautiful green farm.

        A. implemented        B. suppressed        C. mitigated        D. appended

to implement a plan= thực hiện một kế hoạch

Question 15. During the emergency many staff volunteered ______ through the weekend.

        A. working        B. to working        C. to work        D. work

to volunteer to do sth= tình nguyện làm gì

Question 16. The country needs to prepare ________ for military action.

        A. organizational        B. organization        C. organize        D. organizationally

Question 17. Our grandmother’s illness was ______ than we thought at first.

        A. most serious        B. serious        C. more serious        D. the most serious

Question 18. The man ______ the new students when they first came to the city.

        A. put forward        B. gave off        C. made up        D. took in

to take in = cho ở trọ

Question 19. _______ their course, they started looking for jobs.

A. Finish                        B. Having been finished        C. Finished                D. Having finished

Kiến thức về mệnh đề phân từ hoàn thành= perfect participle clauses

        Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions.

Question 20. She avoids consuming caffeine in any form.

        A. drinking        B. chewing        C. vomiting        D. conserving

Question 21. Monarch butterflies are now an endangered species due to declining numbers.

        A. survived        B. threatened        C. protected        D. guarded

        Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 22. It's safe to cross the road now.

        A. secure        B. harmless        C. dangerous        D. protected

Question 23. Jane is trying to get to sleep, so if you wake her up she will fly off the handle.

        A. keep a cool head        B. throw a fit        C. fly into a rage        D. lose one’s temper

to fly off the handle= rất tức giận >< to keep a cool head = giữ bình tĩnh

        Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.

Question 24. Two students are discussing about the benefits of English competitions.

- Nam: “I believe that the OTE and IELTS Conquest Competition is an intellectual playground for students to show their talent in English.”

- Mai: “________. It also helps them develop their critical thinking and communication skills.”

        A. I don’t agree with you        B. I'm afraid so

        C. There is no doubt about it        D. Don’t mention it

There is no doubt about it= chắc chắn rồi

Question 25. Dick is telling Michelle about his good news.

Dick: “I have a new job!”                         - Michelle: “___________”

        A. Well, have fun.                                        B. You must be kidding. They are not good for you.

        C. Congratulations. Where do you work?                D. Really? Thank you.

        Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each other numbered blanks. 

Grammar Language is more than a very long list of words. In fact, to make ourselves understood, changes in the form of the words have to be (26) ______. For this reason, the necessity for grammar exists. Grammar gives us an understanding of the structure of the language (27) ______ we ourselves speak. It is also a requirement if we want to learn or teach a foreign language. In its early beginnings, grammar was (28) ______ with interpreting language that had become outdated and incomprehensible to most people. In ancient Greece, educators did not succeed in using the epics of Homer until five centuries after they had been created, which was an ever-growing problem for later generations, particularly those who did not share Homer’s dialect. Given that in ancient times, most people hardly travelled outside (29) ______ square miles of their place of birth, it was not surprising that a great number of local dialects had been formed. (30) ______, a system was needed to cope with the problems this caused, and this need has been the basis of most grammar books ever since.

(Adapted from IELTS Practice Tests)

Question 26.         A. made        B. taken        C. got        D. put

to make changes: tạo ra sự thay đổi

Question 27.         A. which        B. when        C. who        D. where

Question 28.         A. referred        B. attracted        C. focused        D. concerned

to be concerned with= liên quan đến

Question 29.         A. every        B. a little        C. much        D. a few

A few+ danh từ đếm được số nhiều= một vài

Question 30.         A. Therefore        B. However        C. Otherwise        D. Despite

Therefore, S+ V+O= vì thế, cho nên

        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 31 to 35.

The pursuit of fame has never been more popular than it is today. Where fame was once reserved for the most gifted artists in the entertainment industry, these days it seems that anyone from a reality TV contestant to an online video blogger can become famous.

Most talent show contestants and video bloggers are young people with little or no idea about how to handle fame. They can struggle to cope with the sudden glare of the spotlight.

Then, as their new-found fame ends and the public’s attention turns elsewhere, these fading stars often struggle to readjust to normality. However, hanging on to fame has its own pitfalls. Fame brings a loss of privacy as a star’s life becomes the subject of media attention and, sometimes, cruel rumor. This can have a serious effect on their friendships.

People who desire fame have to be prepared to live their life under a microscope. Fame may build confidence, but it can also destroy this confidence, bringing insecurity, depression and loneliness.

It is important to put human emotions and relationships before fame because, after all, fame does not bring happiness. The bright lights of fame have blinded many wannabes who, later, end up feeling lonely and confused. Fame is fleeting for most people, but the real world is lasting for everyone.

(Adapted from On Screen by Virginia Evans and Jenny Dooley)

Question 31. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?

        A. Why fame matters        B. Achieving fame overnight

        C. What price for fame        D. A need for fame

“However, hanging on to fame……….on their friendships.”

“People who desire fame………….lonely and confused.”

Question 32. The word cope with in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.

        A. deal with        B. deal in        C. come about        D. come away

cope with = deal with = đối phó, giải quyết

Question 33. As stated in paragraph 2, most talent show contestants and video bloggers ______.

        A. cope with the sudden glare of the spotlight easily        

        B. have no difficulty in readjusting to normality

        C. are those struggling to draw the public’s attention

        D. may not have the slightest idea how to handle fame

“Most talent show………..the spotlight.”

Question 34. The word their in paragraph 3 refers to ______.

        A. old artists’        B. old stars’        C. young people’s        D. ordinary people’s

Question 35. Many wannabes can have all of the following disadvantages EXCEPT______.

        A. insecurity        B. depression        C. extroversion        D. loneliness

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 36 to 42. 

Modern civilization is heavily dependent on energy. Without reliable power sources, we couldn’t operate machines, use transportation, communicate via the internet, or do many other things. Although everyone recognizes the importance of energy, deciding what kind of energy the world should use in the future is not a simple task. The two leading candidates for this role are green energy and nuclear energy.

Currently, most of the energy we use is derived from fossil fuels. Although this energy source has got us this far, there are several problems with it. For starters, it is a finite resource which is quickly running out. Some analysts have even estimated that the Earth could run out of coal and oil within the next 50 years. Burning fossil fuels also creates large amount of pollution, which is harmful to the environment. Although fossil fuels still provide the majority of our power, governments are seeking better energy sources to use going forward.

Green energy is one option that is becoming increasingly attractive. It includes technologies such as solar, wind, and hydro power. These are seen as clean sources of energy because they cause very little pollution. In addition, they are completely renewable, so there is no danger that it will run out. The major disadvantage with green energy sources is that they are not cheap.

The other alternative is nuclear power. Like green energy, it is also a renewable source of power that will not run out, and it also doesn’t produce air pollution. In addition, nuclear power is more reliable than green energy, as it doesn’t depend on sunshine, rain, or wind to operate. The major issues with nuclear power are safety concerns and nuclear waste. Nuclear power plants create a considerable amount of nuclear waste which is extremely hazardous to people’s health. If they happen to have a meltdown, this could destroy the surrounding area for years to come.

The recent nuclear disaster in Fukushima, Japan brought this reality into the spotlight once again. In response, Germany announced it would close down eight of its nuclear plants immediately, and close the rest by 2022. Meanwhile, other nations refuse to give up on nuclear power, stating that these disasters are rare. The debate of whether to use green or nuclear power will likely continue for some time. In the end, it is quite possible that both energy sources will be used to fuel our planet.

(Adapted from Intensive Reading Comprehension Skills)

Question 36. What is the main idea of the passage?

        A. Why energy is important                                B. Comparing future energy solutions

        C. Discussing how disasters affect power sources                D. The energy sources used in the past

“Although everyone recognizes ………. green energy  and nuclear energy.”

“Green energy is…………not cheap.”

“The other  alternative is………..for years to come.”

“In the end, it is quite………..fuel our planet.”

Question 37. The word “finite” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______.

A. plentiful                        B. replaceable                        C. limited                D. abundant

finite (adj)= limited (adj)= có giới hạn

Question 38. According to the passage, what is the main problem with green energy?

        A. It creates lots of pollution.                                B. It costs more money than other solutions.

        C. No one is interested in using it.                                D. It won’t work at all in many nations.

“ The major disadvantage…………not cheap.”

Question 39. The word “they” in paragraph 4 refers to ______.

A. nuclear power plants        B. nuclear waste                C. issues                D. concerns

“ Nuclear power  plants…….. If they happen…..to come.”

Question 40. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

        A. It is easy to decide on the energy solution for the future.

        B. Fossil fuels will continue to be the best choice for the future.

        C. A mix of different energy sources will be used in the future.

        D. Nuclear energy will outweigh green energy in the near future.

“The two leading candidates……… green energy  and nuclear energy.”

“The debate of whether…..………fuel our planet”

Question 41. The word “spotlight” in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to _______.

        A. danger        B. obscurity        C. attention        D. darkness

the spotlight (n)= attention(n)= sự nổi bật trong công chúng, sự chú ý

Question 42. It can be inferred from the passage that _______.

        A. the nuclear disaster in Fukushima made other countries give up on nuclear power

        B. nuclear power is more expensive than other sources

        C. nuclear energy is renewable because it can be replenished

        D. nations have different viewpoints about the utility of nuclear power

“ Germany announced……….are rare.”

        Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 

Question 43. My little son had been in Paris for 5 days last summer.

        A. had been        B. for        C. summer        D. little

Question 44. Each of the dogs taking part in the competition was given a card with their name on it.

        A. in        B. their        C. was given        D. dogs

Question 45. Many students at the institution worshipped her father because he was a distinguishable professor and achieved many prestigious awards.

        A. prestigious        B. achieved        C. distinguishable        D. worshipped

distinguishable (adj)= có thể phân biệt được => distinguished(adj): xuất chúng, lỗi lạc

        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 46. He started playing football for Manchester United six years ago.

        A. He has played football for Manchester United since he was six years old.

        B. He has played football for Manchester United for six years.

        C. He has started playing football for Manchester United for six years.

        D. He started playing football for Manchester United when he was six years old.

  S+ started/began +V+ing…..time + ago= S+ have/has+ Ved/3 + for + time

Question 47. “My sister gave me some chocolate,” said Jennie.

        A. Jennie said that her sister gave her some chocolate.

        B. Jennie said that my sister gave me some chocolate.

        C. Jennie said that her sister would give her some chocolate.

        D. Jennie said that her sister had given her some chocolate.

Question 48. They are not allowed to use our personal information for their own purposes.

        A. They mustn’t use our personal information for their own purposes.

        B. They needn’t use our personal information for their own purposes.

        C. They won’t use our personal information for their own purposes.

        D. They wouldn’t use our personal information for their own purposes.

to be not allowed to do sth= mustn’t do sth= không được phép làm gì

        Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions. 

Question 49. Many young boys had just graduated from high school. They were recruited into the army for military service.

        A. Only after many young boys were recruited into the army for military service did they graduate from high school.

        B. No sooner had many young boys graduated from high school than they were recruited into the army for military service.

        C. Without being recruited for military service in the army, many young boys wouldn’t have graduated from high school.

        D. Not until many young boys were recruited into the army for military service did they graduate from high school.

No sooner had +S+Ved/3……than + S+ Ved/2= Ngay sau khi….thì……

Question 50. The house was expensive. My father couldn’t afford to buy it.

        A. If the house had been cheaper, my father can’t have afforded to buy it.

        B. If the house had been cheaper, my father couldn’t have afforded to buy it.

        C. If the house had been less expensive, my father could have afforded to buy it.

        D. If the house had been more expensive, my father could have afforded to buy it.

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