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HIGH SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAM
TEST NO.24
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest
1. A. determine
B. conflict
C. forbidden
D. reliable
2. A. wanted
B. looked
C. decided
D. needed
Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress
3. A. affordable
B. recognition
C. community
D. congratulate
4. A. deceive
B. sector
C. mission
D. burden
Mark A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word(s)
5. There will be be still actual classrooms where teachers and students can interact face to face.
A. online
B. traditional
C. real
D. virtual
6. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to interrupt you. Please, go on and finish what you were saying.
A. talk
B. quit
C. continue
D. stop
Mark A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s)
7. Cars and trucks are banned from driving in the city center.
A. enjoyed
B. allowed
C. prohibited
D. preserved
8. The Ministry of Health is carrying out a health project for the poor in mountainous regions
and rural areas.
     A. urban                
B. mountainous                C. suburban              
 D. coastal
Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence
9. Mozart was born in Salzburg -------------- 1756.
A. at
B. on
C. in
D. from
10. In Asian culture, children are taught to ______ their teachers.
A. look up to
B. give up
C. make up for
D. get along
11. ___________ she was very hard working, she earned enough to support her family.
A. In spite of
B. Because
C. Because of
D. Although
12. When the postman came, my mother and I ……………… the Christmas tree.
A. was being decorated
B. was decorating C. were decorating
D. decorated
13. To make this cake ………………., you should whisk the eggs lightly.
A. successfully
B. successful
C. success
D. succeed
14. If there is a mechanical problem, we suggest _______the manufacturer directly.
A. contact
B. contacting
C. contacted
D. to contact
15. This is Henry, ____ sister works for my father.
A. who
B. whose
C. that
D. whom
16. Skillful hand-weaving techniques of the local ___________ make Dinh An sedge mats a wonderful souvenir
for visitors.
A.artists
B.actors
C.artefacts
D.artisans
17. In our society, men are often expected to be the __________in the family.
A. sector
B. burden
C. content
D. breadwinnner
18. “_______________I go to the cinema, only when there's a film I really, really want to see”.
A. out of this world
B. over the moon
C. once in a blue moon
D. the sky's the limit
19. Max: “Could you do me a favour, please?”
Mike: “_______”
A. Sure. No problem.
B. Do you really need help?
C. No, thank you.
D. Yes. and when's that?
20. Marie: “I think we should put the spring onion on top of the prawn salad.”
Jose:
“……..”
A. That's a good idea.
B. Yes, of course.
C. The same to you.
D. Thanks. I'm full.

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Choose the underlined word or phrase ( A ,B, C or D ) that needs correcting
21. Each of the members of the group were made to write a report every week.
A. were
B. members
C. to write
D. week
22. My friend has just won a first prize in performing folk dance.
A. has just won
B. my friend
C. the first prize
D. in performing
Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in the following passage
There has been a big change in the roles of men and women at home which in turn affects their feelings
about their roles. However, it is important to highlight how this distribution of tasks and responsibilities can
affect the relationships which may end up in discords, or even divorces. In order to make a distinction
between the past and the present times (23) ______ are provided: in the past, 75% of women with a part-time
job cooked the evening meal regularly while 95% (24) _____ care of all the washing and ironing. Husbands
were involved in cleaning in only 17% and used their time at home on household repairs. The care of
children was mainly a task carried out by women. The little time that men spent with children usually
involved the more enjoyable aspects of child care such as play and outings. However, this has (25) _____
because now women are the ones who spend less time at home (26) ______ to their jobs or their different
activities. And nowadays, most husbands stay at home taking care of children and doing the cooking. As a
consequence of the change in roles, women have become more liberal and think they can manage on their
own. Men, on the (27) _____ hand, feel that their position and power in the family has been replaced by
women.
23. A. achievements
B. percentages
C. experiences
D. advantages
24. A. thought
B. played
C. shared
D. took
25. A. changed
B. increased
C. guided
D. witnessed
26. A. Because
B. despite
C. due
D. but
27. A. other
B.another
C. others
D. each other
Read the following passage and choose the best answers.
All over the world, all different cultures created interesting processed meat products, and one of the most
popular is undoubtedly sausage.
To begin with, sausage making may be considered disgusting as it deals with using various animal parts.
Since meat is ground up, certain cuts and parts of an animal that wouldn't be served in their original forms
can be used. Literally, this means animal parts such as noses, ears, and other less appetizing areas of an
animal's body. Very often, the ground up meat and flesh is mixed with a certain percentage of fat, along with
spices and other fillers. After being mixed well, this meat mixture is then stuffed into the cleaned intestines
of the animal, which are then sealed at both ends. The result is sausage.
    The meats used in sausages come from a variety of animals, although beef and pork are by far the
favourites. In some cultures, sausage made from the meat of horses is considered a delicacy. When sausages
are cooked, the cooking process sometimes adds to the flavour. While boiling is probably the simplest
method, smoking sausages will add a lot of smoky flavour.
    Next time you bite into a sausage, it is probably best not to think too much about how it became the tasty
thing you are eating. After all, you don't want to ruin a good snack.
28. Which is the best title of the passage?
A. Snack 
B. Culture 
C. A world of sausage 
D. Meat products
29. What won't be served in their original forms?
A.Certain cuts and parts of animals
B. Spices and fillers 
C. Sausages of all types
D. Intestines of an animal
30. What are by far the favourite meats for making sausages?
A. Chicken          
 B. Horse meat            
C. Cuts of lamb           D. Beef and pork
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31. What is the simplest method of cooking sausages?
A. Grilling             
B. Smoking                  
C. Boiling                     D. Baking
32. In paragraph 2, the word “it” refers to________________
A. sausage 
B. Meat                
C. animal part                    D. sausage making
Mark A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the given one.
33. If the homework is difficult, I will ask you for help.
A. Unless the homework is easy, I won't ask you for help.
B. Unless the homework is difficult, I will ask you for help.
C. Unless the homework is easy, I will ask you for help.
D. Unless the homework isn't difficult, I won't ask you for help.
34. “Why don't you ask your parents for advice, Nick?” said Phong.
A. Phong suggested Nick to ask his parents for advice.
B. Phong suggested Nick should ask his parents for advice.
C. Nick suggested that Phong should ask his parents for advice.
D. Phong suggested asking his parents for advice.
35. The artificial intelligence will replace human minds in the next century.
A. Human minds will be replaced by the artificial intelligence in the next century.
B. Human minds will replaced by the artificial intelligence in the next century.
C. Human minds will replace by the artificial intelligence in the next century.
D. The artificial intelligence will be replaced human minds by in the next century.
36. Despite the bad weather, people travel by air.
A. Even though the weather is bad, people travel by air.
B. Because the weather is bad, people travel by air.
C. In spite of people travel by air, the weather is bad.
D. Although the bad weather, people travel by air.
Mark A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the given one.
37. He /wish/ go/ the football match.
A. He wishes he could go to the football match.
B.He wishes he could went to the football match.
C. He wish he could go to the football match.
D.He wish he can go to the football match.
38. We / go/ the town cultural house/ always/ open/ public holidays.
A.We often go to the town cultural house, where always opens on public holidays.
B.We often go to the town cultural house, that always opens on public holidays.
C.We often go to the town cultural house, which always opens on public holidays.
D. We often go to the town cultural house, who always opens on public holidays.
39. Peter/be/not/confident/present/ideas//the class
A.Peter is not confident to presenting his ideas to the class.
B.Peter is not confident for present his ideas to the class.
C.Peter is not confident that to present his ideas to the class.
D.Peter is not confident to present his ideas to the class.
40. This/ the/ bad/ hotel/ we/ ever/ stay.
A.This is the baddest hotel we've ever stayed at.
B.This is the better hotel we've ever stayed at.
C.This is the worst hotel we've ever stayed at.
D.This is a worst hotel we've ever stayed at.

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There has been a big change in the roles of men and women at home which in turn (1) _____ their feelings
about their roles. However, it is important to highlight how this distribution of tasks and responsibilities can
affect the relationships (2) _________ may end up in discords, or even divorces. In order to make a distinction
between the past and the present times (3) ______ are provided: in the past, 75% of women with a part-time
job cooked the evening meal regularly while 95% (4) _____ care of all the washing and ironing. Husbands
were involved in cleaning in only 17% and used their time at home on (5)_______ repairs. The care of children
was mainly a task carried out by women. The little time that men spent with children usually (6) ________ the
more enjoyable aspects of child care such as play and outings. However, this has (7) _____ because now
women are the ones who spend less time at home (8) ______ to their jobs or their different activities. And
nowadays, most husbands stay at home taking care of children and (9) ______ the cooking. As a consequence
of the change in roles, women have become more liberal and think they can manage (10) _______ their own.
Men, on the other hand, feel that their position and power in the family has been replaced by women.
1. A. Develops

B. creates

C. affects

D. causes

2. A. Which

B. who

C. where

D. when

3. A. Achievements

B. percentages

C. experiences

D. advantages

4. A. Thought

B. played

C. shared

D. took

5. A. Commercial

B. industrial

C. household

D. academic

6. A. Challenged

B. attracted

C. employed

D. involved

7. A. Changed

B. increased

C. guided

D. witnessed

8. A. Because

B. despite

C. due

D. but

9. A. Making

B. doing

C. getting

D. working

10. A. At

B. of

C. on

D. in

1.C affects
2.A which
3.B percentages
4.D took
5.C household
6.B attracted
7.A changed
8.C due
9.A making
10.C on
1) C
2) A
3) B
4) D
5) C
6) B
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7) A
8) C
9) A
10) C

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