ĐỀ THI THỬ 5

Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others.
1. A. earthquakes B. typhoons C. tornadoes D. temperatures
2. A. improved B. suggested C. occurred D. questioned

Choose the word whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others.
3. A. comic B. cotton C. equal D. unique
4. A. impression B. minority C. encourage D. separate

Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence.
5. When I was a child, I...................a bicycle.
A. was riding B. ride C. used to ride D. used to riding
6. I had  ...................to the countryside last month.
A. a two-day trip B. a two-days trip C. two-day trip D. two-days trip
7. The number of people who wear jeans is increasing ; that’s why sales of jeans are ...................up.
A. raising B. running C. pulling D. going
8. My father asked us ...................too much time playing computer games.
A. not to spending B. did not spend C. not to spend D. to not spent
9. The children have to come back before dark, ...................?
A. do they B. have they C. don’t they D. haven’t they
10. They are not .....................to join the army.
A. old enough B. so old C. enough old D. as old
11. Ba received three letters .....................you sent this morning.
A. whose B. that C. who D. whom
12. The baby laughed .....................as she played with her toys.
A. happier B. happy C. unhappily D. happily
13. My English is not good. If I .....................English well, I .....................able to go abroad.
A. spoke/were B. speak/will be C. spoke/would be D. had spoken/would be

Choose the underlined part (A, B, C or D) that needs correction.

14. One of the most urgent problem facing us now is the need to control population growth.
A B C D
15. Gertrude Stein, a well-known American novelist, was born in 1874 and has died in 1946.
A B C D
16. At summer camp last year children swam, rode horses, and were playing baseball.
A B C D

Choose the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
17. “Excuse me. Do you mind if I sit here?” – “_______.”
A. You’re right. B. Not at all! Go ahead. C. Sure, thanks. D. Really? Good!
18. “ That’s an excellent drawing, Hoa.” – “_______.”
A. That’s a good idea B. Thank you C. Well done D. I’m sorry
Choose the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions.
19. Family members who live apart try to be together at Tet.
A. beside B. away C. near D. close
20. The house comprises two bedrooms, a kitchen and a bathroom.
A. consists of B. gets C. divides D. takes
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
21. We spent an enjoyable evening boating in the river.
A. pleasant B. boring C. comfortable D. free
22. Math and English are compulsory subjects on this course.
A. effective B. required C. difficult D. optional

Use the correct form of the words in brackets to complete sentences. 

23. At Christmas, all the houses are ………………. decorated with lights. (beauty)
24. It is ........................that people have spoiled this area. (disappoint)
25. Teenagers are now ........................dressed. (fashion)

Read the passage below and decide which option (A, B, C or D) best fits each space.
Last summer, my family and I had a wonderful two-day trip to the countryside to visit my grandparents.
Their village is about 60 kilometers (26)__________ the east of Ho Chi Minh City so we decided to go there by
bus. Along the way, we saw a lot of buffaloes and farmers working in the rice paddy fields. After going through a
bamboo forest, the bus stopped at the (27)__________ to the village and dropped us off under a big old banyan
tree. When we arrived, we quickly set out to Bell Pagoda lying near the (28)__________ of the mountain. The air
was so nice and the sky was so clear, (29)__________ we went boating. Then we went fishing and had a picnic on
the river bank. In the evening, we packed up and got back home. I wished such an enjoyable trip (30)__________
longer.
26. A. on B. for C. to D. in
27. A. entrance B. enter C. entry D. access
28. A. leg B. feet C. bottom D. foot
29. A. because B. but C. so D. if
30. A. last B. lasts C. will last D. lasted

Read the passage below and decide whether the statements are True (T) or False (F).
Canada is the world’s second largest country. The area is 9,970,610 sq.km. The capital is Ottawa, and the largest
city is Toronto. The population of Canada is 31,592,805. About one-third of the people are of British origin. One-
fourth are of French origin. The official languages are English and French. The United States accounts for about
four-fifths of Canada’s exports and supplies more than two-thirds of its imports.
31. .............. Canada is one of the largest countries in the world.
32. .............. The capital city is the largest city in Canada.
33. .............. There are more people in Canada are of British origin than French origin.
34. .............. Four-fifths of Canada’s imports is supplied by the United States.
35. .............. English and French are widely spoken in Canada.

Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions 36 - 40.
Sydney is Australia's most exciting city. The history of Australia begins here. In 1788 Captain Arthur Philips
arrived in Sydney with 11 ships and 1624 passengers from Britain (including 770 prisoners). Today there are about
3.6 million people in Sydney. It is the biggest city in Australia, the busiest port in the South Pacific and one of the
most beautiful cities in the world. In Sydney, the buildings are higher, the colors are brighter and the nightlife is
more exciting. There are over 20 excellent beaches close to Sydney and its warm climate and cool winter have
made it a favorite city for immigrants from overseas. There are two things that make Sydney famous: its beautiful
harbor, the Sydney Harbor Bridge, which was built in 1932 and the Sydney Opera House, which was opened in
1973.
36. Where did Captain Arthur Philips arrive in 1788?
A. South Pacific                             B. Sydney Harbor           C. Sydney
37. Which of the following should be the title of the reading passage?
A. Sydney's Opera House                       B. The history of Sydney              C. An introduction of Sydney
38. Which of the following statements is NOT true about Sydney?
A. Sydney is not a favorite city for immigrants from overseas.
B. Sydney is one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
C. Sydney is the biggest port in the South Pacific.
39. How many beaches are there close to Sydney?
A. 11 beaches                       B. over 20 beaches             C. nearly 20 beaches
40. When was the Sydney Harbor Bridge built?
A. 1788                                  B. 1932                   C. 1973

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence
41. “Let’s play football this afternoon,” Peter said to me.
 Peter suggested .......................................................................................................................................
42. Tom failed the exam because of his laziness.
 Because Tom ..........................................................................................................................................

Using the words given and other words, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the
first sentence. Do not change the word given. (Use 2-5 words in total)
43. I haven’t eaten the food like this before. (time)
→ This is the _______________________ the food like this.
44. If you don’t take care of those shoes, they won’t last for long. (look)
→ Unless you__________________________, they won’t last for long.
45. Do you know the girl with black curly hair? (who)
→ Do you know the girl _______________ hair.

Rearrange the given words or phrases to make meaningful sentences.

46. of the countries / of the Association / . / Malaysia is one / of South East Asian Nations 
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47. into two regions, / known as / and East Malaysia/ It is divided / West Malaysia /
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48. to change / fashion designers/ Now/ the traditional Ao Dai/ want/ ./
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49. and very fashionable/ some fashion designers/ they look modern/ , so/ have printed/ on the Ao Dai/ lines of
poetry/ ./
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50. your beautiful country/ I wish I / better/ to get to know/ had more time/./
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