De Xuan - Ninh Thanh
De Xuan - Ninh Thanh
De Xuan - Ninh Thanh
A. PHONETICS:
I. Choose the word whose underlined part pronounces differently from the others.
1. A. passed B. realized C. wished D. touched
2. A. attach B. accent C. astronaut D. habitable
II. Choose the word whose stress pattern is differently from the others.
3. A. invite B. happy C. lovely D. active
C. READING:
I. Read the following passage and choose the correct answer.
HOW ASTRONAUTS ARE TRAINED
Anyone can apply to train as an astronaut as long as they have a bachelor's degree in
science, mathematics or engineering, experience as a jet pilot, (18) ….……. are in good health. If
they get accepted, there are (19) …………….…….. phases of training. The first phase requires
them to pass a swimming test in a flight suit. They take parabolic flights (20) ….……. produce
weightlessness. They also learn about various spaceship systems. In the second phase, they are
trained to operate spacecraft systems and deal with emergencies. The training often (21)
…………….. in a water tank laboratory so that trainees become familiar with crew activities in
simulated microgravity in order to perform spacewalks.
18. A. and B. so C. but D. or
19. A. a little B. several C. much D. a lot
20. A. whom B. who C. which D. when
21. A. takes off B. takes up C. takes place D. takes down
II. Read the passage and choose the best answer for each question.
Vietnamese cuisine is extremely diverse. It is often divided into three main categories,
according to three main regions (north, central, and south). There is little oil and many vegetables in
Vietnamese foods. The main ingredients of dish are based on rice, vegetables, soy sauce, and nuoc
mam – fish sauce. Its characteristic flavors are sweet, spicy, sour, special flavor of fish sauce.
Besides, Vietnamese cuisine is also flavored by a variety of mint and basil.
Currently, Vietnamese cuisine has been gaining popularity and can be found widely in many
other countries such as the United States, Australia, Canada, South Korea, Laos, Japan, China,
Malaysia, and France. Vietnamese cuisine is recognized for its strict and choosy collection of
ingredients. A Vietnamese chef generally will prefer native ingredients because of its typical and
fresh flavor, which make each Vietnamese dish have a taste of nature. This is a reason why
Vietnamese cuisine is known as a diverse and healthy cuisine.
22. The word “ingredient” in the text has the same meaning with…………….
A. componment B. dish
C. phenomenon D. component
23. The word “It” in the second sentence implies…………………………
A. The whole first sentence B. diverse
C. Vietnamese cuisine D. fish
24. In the text, Vietnamese foods can be found widely in ………………………. .
A. America B. Irak C. Urugoay D. India
25. The text is about ……………………….. .
A. Vietnamese fish sauce B. Vietnamese cuisine
C. Vietnamese chef D. Vietnamese vegetables
D- WRITING:
I. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D that is closest in meaning to the sentence given in each
of the following questions.
26. My mum lived in a small village when she was a child.
A. My mum is used to living in a small village when she was a child.
B. My mum used to living in a small village when she was a child.
C. My mum used to live in a small village when she was a child.
D. My mum used to live in a small village when she is a child.
27. “Do you follow the instruction, Lan?” he said.
A. He asked Lan if she follows the instruction.
B. He asked her whether she followed the instruction.
C. He asked Lan if she followed the instruction.
D. He asked her whether Lan follow the instruction.
II. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D that best combines each given pair of sentences.
28. The book is very good. I bought it last week.
A. The book I bought last week which is very good.
B. The book is very good which I bought last week.
C. The book which I bought last week is very good.
D. The book which I bought it last week is very good.
29. Tom went to work. He didn’t feel very well.
A. That he did not feel very well, Tom went to work.
B. Despite of not feeling well, Tom went to work.
C. Because he did not feel very well, Tom went to work.
D. Despite not feeling very well, Tom went to work.
30. She is very delighted. She takes part in music club.
A. She is very delighted to take part in music club.
B. She is very delighted to taking part in music club.
C. She is very delighted that to take part in music club.
D. She is very delighted that to taking part in music club.
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