I. 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 s. 1. A. grate B. staple C. marinate D. shallot 2. A. dials B. calls C. talks D. plays II. Mark the letter A , B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following s. 3. A. recipe B. tablespoon C. ingredient D. benefit 4. A. avocado B. traditional C. ingredient D. significant III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following . 5. The museum has a superb collection of ancient _________ from Nubia. A. artefacts B. leather C. presence D. beads 6. Our aim is to make the performing arts, museums and our _________ accessible to all. A. love B. patriotism C. heritage D. status 7. I have ten pictures and eight pieces _______ sculpture on exhibition. A. of B. on C. in D. for 8. David Ferris’s father was a bank manager living _________ the outskirts of the Lancastrian Town of Preston. A. of B. on C. in D. at 9. All people should join hand in protecting the environment _________ we can gain better health. A. in order that B. when C. because D. even though 10._________ we were waiting, a woman with a phone on her hand asked us what we were doing. A. That B. In order that C. While D. Although 11.The bus ______ up passengers outside the airport. A. hits B. sends C. lays D. picks 12.After visiting Van Phuc village, they came _________ to their hotel for lunch. A. at B. up C. down D. back 13.At the moment, my sister _________ her homework, my brother _________ games. A. is making - is playing B. is doing - is playing C. does – plays D. makes - is playing IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction 14.Is Ben Thanh Market a place of interest in Ho Chi Minh City? A. Is B. Ben Thanh Market C. place D. interest 15.Many international tourists are interested in make woven baskets. A. international B. touriests C. make D. baskets 16.I pick up a piece of wood and started carving. A. pick B. a piece C. wood D. started V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges. 17.“What do you think of your new laptop? – “__________” A. I’m sorry, I can’t. Let’s go now. B. I’m sorry. I’m home late C. I love it. D. But please be careful with it. 18.“Can I try your new camera?” – “__________” A. I’m sorry, I can’t. Let’s go now B. I’m sorry. I’m home late C. Sure. I’d love to. Sure D. But please be careful with it. VI. 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 s. 19.Acupuncture originated in China and has been used as a traditional medicine for thousands of years. A. began B. created C. developed D. introduced 20.There is no evidence at this time that acupuncture can treat cancer itself. A. clue B. data C. proof D. sign VII. 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 s. 21.The gender gap in primary education has been eliminated. A. variety B. inconsistency C. difference D. similarity 22.The United Kingdom has made a remarkable progress in gender equality. A. insignificant B. impressive C. notable D. famous VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. HEALTH DETECTOR Scientist Hayat Sindi’s device is the sire of a postage stamp, and it costs just a penny. But it could (23) _________ millions of lives. In many parts of the world, doctors and nurses work with no (24) _________ or clean water. They have to send health tests to labs and wait weeks for results. But this little piece of paper could change that. It contains tiny holes that are filled with chemicals. These chemicals are able (25) _________ health problems. A person places a single drop of blood on the paper. The chemicals in the paper change (26) _________ the blood and indicate (27) _________ or not the person has an illness. (Source: http: / / ngl.cengage.com) 23.A. build B. keep C. start D. save 24.A. electric B. electrical C. electrician D. electricity 25.A. detect B. detecting C. to detect D. to detecting 26.A. although B. because C. due to D. in spite of 27.A. as if B. either C. neither D. whether