THE ENTRANCE EXAMINATION ( 2023- 2024) – TEST 1
Questions 1 – 2. Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other
three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. (0.5m)
1. A. treasure
B. pleasure
C. ensure
D. measure
2. A. carved
B. impressed
C. embroidered
D. weaved
Questions 3-4. Choose the word whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the
others. (0.5m)
3. A. teenager
B. vehicle
C. activate
D. nationwide
4. A. museum
B. monument
C. cathedral
D. contestant
Questions 5- 16. Choose the word or phrase ( A, B, C, or D) that best fits the blank space
in each sentence: ( 3.0ms)
5.The entrance examination will be held ……………. June.
A. in
B. on
C. at
D. to
6. She had a new bike yesterday, …………?
A. hadn't she
B. doesn't she
C. didn't she
D. won't she
7. There is usually a _________ gap between the old and the young, especially when the world
is changing so fast.
A. generation
B. value
C. age
D. family
8. Every nation has respect for their long-preserved _________.
A. behaviours
B. practices
C. traditions
D. habits
9. In Viet Nam, _________ often refers to age and social position, not to wealth.
A. seniority
B. custom
C. tradition
D. generation
10. He is tired
he stay up late watching TV.
A. so
B. because
C. but
D. and
11. I suggest we _____ study harder next semester.
A. can
B. should
C. will
D. may
12. My brother ______ with my uncle in the city in 2006.
A. will live
B. has lived
C. lived
D. is living
13. The car ______ he has just bought is very expensive.
A. which
B. who
C. whom
D. whose
14. Marriages used to be arranged by parents.
A. Wow, I can't imagine that
B. That's cool
C. I suppose it was
D. Sure, that's right
15. Small children like listening to and
stories.
A. act out
B. acting out
C. acted out
D. to act out
16. “I suggest using public buses instead of motorbikes.” - “ ___________ .”
A Yes, please.
B. Good idea.
C. We will.
D. I'm afraid not.
Questions 17 – 18. Choose the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions. (0.5m)
17. My teacher asked me if was I going to visit my hometown the following summer.
A
B
C
D
th
18. I suggest to organize a big party for our teacher on November 20 .
A
B
C
D
Questions 19 – 22. Read the text carefully and choose the best answer. (1.0m)
Living in Vietnam today (19) _____ greatly from the lifestyle of 100 years ago. People
in the past mainly worked in agriculture whereas today there are significantly less people
working in this sector of the economy. These days, (20) _____, people are more likely to be
employed in manufacturing and tourism than in the rice fields. Moreover, Vietnam, which was
traditionally agrarian, is transforming into an entirely different country. While agriculture is
still an important component of the Vietnamese economy, other enterprises are (21) _____an
increasing amount of economic activity. However, along with the differences, similarities also
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exist. The people of Vietnam have retained many of the characteristics of their forefathers. The
Vietnamese people areas friendly today as they were in the past. This is best exemplified in the
way they welcome foreigners to their unique country. Moreover, the resilience and
determination of the people of Vietnam has not changed. The Vietnamese work (22) _____and
happily towards the development of their country.
19. A. compares
B. differs
C. becomes
D. offers
20. A. in conclusion
B. on purpose
C. by comparison
D. for once
21. A. grasping for
B. holding for
C. making up for
D. accounting for
22. A. collectively
B. separably
C. accordingly
D. similarly
Questions 23 – 28: Read the passage and do the tasks that follow (1.5ms)
Ha Long Bay is known not only as a UNESCO World Heritage Site but also one of the
world's most famous natural wonders. Few people know that the Ha Long Bay Complex is
comprised of two other beautiful bays, Lan Ha Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay (hereinafter referred
to
as
Ha
Long
Bay).
Ha Long- Bay of the Descending Dragon- is very popular with both Vietnamese and
international tourists. One of the attractions of Ha Long is the Bay's calm water with limestone
mountains. The Bay's water is clear during the spring and early summer. Upon arriving in Ha
Long city, the visitors will go along Chay Beach. From the beach, visitors can hire a boat and
go out to the Bay. It is here that visitors will find some of southeast Asia's most beautiful sites.
Dau Go cave is one of the most beautiful caves at Ha Long. It was the cave in which General
Tran Hung Dao hid wooden stakes to beat the Mongols on Bach Dang River in 1288.
Task 1: Decide whether the statements are True (T) or False (F).
23. ______ Ha Long is very popular with only Vietnamese tourists.
24. _____The Bay's calm water with limestone mountains is one of the attractions of Ha Long.
25. ______ The Bay's water is clear during the spring and early summer.
26. ______ One of the most beautiful caves at Ha Long is Dau Go cave.
Task 2: Answer the questions.
27. Is Ha Long Bay a World Heritage Site?
.……………………………………………………………………………………………
28. How can visitors go out to the Bay?
.……………………………………………………………………………………………
Questions 29 – 30. Complete each of the following sentences with the correct form of
the words in brackets. (0.5 m)
29.For most people a good ______ helps them get a better job.
(EDUCATE)
30.You don't need to feel _____ and frustrated with your physical changes. (EMBARRASS)
Questions 31- 32. Rearrange the words or phrases to make complete sentences. (0.5 m)
31. I suggest / when going out / wearing / with friends / face masks /.
______________________________________________________________________
32. with me / to go / Would you like / to the park/?
______________________________________________________________________
Questions 33 – 36. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means
almost the same as the original sentence, beginning with the words given(2.0 ms)
33. I am sorry I can't swim well.
I wish________________________________________________________________
34. Although the weather was bad, they had a wonderful holiday last Sunday.
Despite _______________________________________________________________
35. He asked me “Why do you come home late?”
He asked me __________________________________________________________
36. His health is poor, but he takes part in all of his school activities.
In spite of _____________________________________________________
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