This document contains an English proficiency test with multiple choice questions in various formats. It tests examinees on their ability to identify words with different pronunciations, stress patterns, grammatical errors, determine the meanings of words and phrases in context, complete exchanges with appropriate responses, and comprehend passages on various topics. The test assesses fundamental English skills such as vocabulary, grammar, reading comprehension and contextual usage.

1. Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part
differs from that of the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions:
1. A. promise B. devise C. surprise D. realise
2. A. comment B. development C. confidence D. reference
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other
three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions:
3. A. voluntary B. necessary C. compulsory D. stationary
4. A. advent B. pizza C. survive D. rescue
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions:
5. Works are written by Vladimir Nabokov often contain heroes and heroines who have
A B C D
lived in many places.
6. Mostly medical doctors have had some training in psychology and psychiatry.
A B C D
7. Sandara has not rarely missed a play or concert since she was seventeen years old.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer in each of the
following questions:
8. I bought the car because it is in good quality and at a price.
A. comfortable B. valuable C. reasonable D. enjoyable
9. More and more people were moving to Glasgow as they
found it there.
to earn a living
A. so much easier B. much so easier C. so easier D. by far the easiest
10. You aren’t allowed to drive your car in the city centre at rush hour because there is
too much traffic then.
A. A B. an C. X D. the
11. I explained the grammar rule as as I could, but many students are still confused.
A. simple B. simplified C. simplistic D. simply
12. It’s amazing how Jenny acts as though she and Daren serious problems at the
moment.
A. aren’t having B. weren’t having C. hadn’t had hadn’t been having
13. When we were in Athens, I bought a statuette.
A. white beautiful marble little B. marble beautiful little white
C. beautiful little marble white D. beautiful little white marble
14. It that many people are homeless after the floods.

2. A. is reported B. reports C. is reporting D. reported
15. The brain is made up of billions of neurons that differ each other greatly in size and
shape.
A. with - with B. from - by C. from - in D. with - from
16. I think the strikes will bring some changes in management.
A. off B. on C. down D. about
17. I most of my books to my roommates when I left college.
A. give - away B. throw - away C. put - way D. get - away
18. Different conservation efforts in order to save endangered species.
A. have made B. have been made C. have done D. have been done
19. Many Vietnamese families now own household such as refrigerators, microwaves
and cookers.
A. applicators B. applications C. applicants D. appliances
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST
in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following.
20. The education system is a mirror that reflects the culture.
A. points B. explains C. shows D. gets
21. It is an occasion when strength and sports are tested, friendship and solidarity was built and
deepened.
A. practice B. power C. will D. competence
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning
to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
22. Doctors have criticized the government for failing to invest enough in the health service.
A. praised B. blamed C. accused D. commented
23. The company will only employ competent engineers, so they want to see evidence of their work
as well the references from previous employers.
A. proficient B. inconvenient C. ambitious D. unqualified
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable respone to
complete each of the following exchanges.
24. Peter: “Do you like going to the cinema this evening, Susan?” Susan: “ .”
A. I feel very bored B. That would be great
C. You’re welcome D. I don’t agree, I’m afraid.
25. Peter: “Oops, I’m terribly sorry!?” Susan: “ .”
A. You’re welcome B. That’s OK C. That’s right D. You’re right
Mark the letter A,B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in

3. meaning to each of the following questions.
26. I had to clear the spare room before I could start decorating.
A. Not until had I cleared the spare room I could start decorating.
B. Before I cleared the spare room I could start decorating.
C. Only when I had cleared the spare room could I start decorating.
D. Only when I had finished clearing the spare room, I could start decorating.
27. He didn’t pay attention to what I said.
A. He took no notice of my words.
B. He didn’t hear me even though I was saying to him.
C. He had no intention to talk to me.
D. He took my advice.
28. “You’re always making terrible mistakes”, said the teacher.
A. The teacher asked his students why they always make terrible mistakes.
B. The teacher realized that his students always made terrible mistakes.
C. The teacher complained about his students making terrible mistakes.
D. The teacher made his students not always make terrible mistakes.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrases that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Parents and teachers are always making (29) between the time when they were children
and the present generation . They say everything was better than it is today, especially ineducation.
(30) , they say they used to work much harder in school, and that nowadays, we aren’t
very interested. I disagree, because we spend hours every day doing homework after our lessons or
(31) for exammination. I wonder (32) our parents really had to study so much
after school every day. In my opinion, it is no exaggeration to say we have forgotten how to play. I
think one reason why kids (33) in class is because they need to get rid of stress.
29. A. comparison B. comparative C. compare D. comparatively
30. A. As a result B. Therefore C. For example D. Nevertheless
31. A. relearning B. revising C. resitting D. redoing
32. A. why B. if C. that D. what
33. A. misunderstand B. misdirect C. miscarry D. misbehave
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
The cause of tooth decay is acid, which is produced by bacteria in the mouth. The acid removes
minerals from tooth enamel, allowing tooth decay to begin; the saliva in your mouth encourages

4. remineralization and neutralizes the acid. The rate at which bacteria in the mouth produce acid
depends on the amount of plaque on the teeth, the composition of the microbial flora, and whether
the bacteria of the plaque have been "primed" by frequent exposure to sugar. To keep your teeth
healthy, a regular dental hygiene program should be followed.
Removing plaque with a toothbrush and dental floss temporarily reduces the numbers of bacteria in
the mouth and thus reduces tooth decay. It also makes the surfaces of the teeth more accessible,
enabling saliva to neutralize acid and remineralize lesions. If fluoride is present in drinking water
when teeth are forming, some fluoride is incorporated into the enamel of the teeth, making them
more resistant to attack by acid. Fluoride toothpaste seems to act in another way, by promoting the
remineralization of early carious lesions.
In addition to a regular dental hygiene program, a good way to keep your teeth healthy is to reduce
your intake of sweet food. The least cavity-causing way to eat sweets is to have them with meals and
not between. The number of times you eat sweets rather than the total amount determines how much
harmful acid the bacteria in your saliva produce. But the amount of sweets influences the quality of
your saliva. Avoid, if you can, sticky sweets that stay in your mouth a long time. Also try to brush
and floss your teeth after eating sugary foods. Even rinsing your mouth with water is effective.
Whenever possible, eat foods with fiber, such as raw carrot sticks, apples, celery sticks, etc., that
scrape off plaque, acting as a toothbrush. Cavities can be greatly reduced if these rules are followed
when eating sweets.
34. What does this passage mainly discuss?
A. Good nutrition B. Food with fiber
C. Ways to keep your teeth healthy D. Fluoridization and cavities
35. The word “it” refers to .
A. dental floss B. bacteria C. removal of plaque D. plaque
36. According to the passage, all of the following statements about plaque are true EXCEPT
.
A. It consists of acid producing bacteria
B. It is not affected by eating sweets
C. It can be removed from teeth by brushing and flossing
D. It reduces the positive effect of saliva
37. We can infer from the passage that one benefit of fluoride to healthy teeth is .
A. It strengthens tooth enamel
B. It stimulates saliva production
C. It makes teeth whiter

5. D. It is a replacement for brushing and flossing in dental care
38. What can be concluded from the passage about sweets?
A. All sweets should be avoided.
B. Sweets should be eaten with care.
C. It is better to eat sweets a little at a time throughout the day.
D. Sticky sweets are less harmful than other sweets.
39. The author of the passage states that the amount of acid produced by the bacteria in your saliva
increases .
A. with the amount of sweets you eat B. with the number of times you eat sweets
C. if you eat sweets with your meals D. if you eat sticky sweets
40. The word "scrape off" is closest in meaning to .
A. repel B. rub together with C. remove D. dissolve
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
Choosing a career may be one of the hardest jobs you ever have, and it must be done with care. View
a career as an opportunity to do something you love, not simply as a way to earn a living. Investing
the time and effort to thoroughly explore your options can mean the difference between finding a
stimulating and rewarding career and move from job to unsatisfying job in an attempt to find the
right one. Work influences virtually every aspect of your life, from your choice of friends to where
you live. Here are just a few of the factors to consider.
Deciding what matters most to you is essential to making the right decision. You may want to begin
by assessing your likes, dislikes, strengths, and weaknesses. Think about the classes, hobbies, and
surroundings that you find most appealing. Ask yourself questions, such as “Would you like to
travel? Do you want to work with children? Are you more suited to solitary or cooperative work?”
There are no right or wrong answers; only you know what is important to you. Determine which job
features you require, which ones you would prefer, and which ones you cannot accept. Then rank
them in order of importance to you.
The setting of the job is one factor to take into account. You may not want to sit at a desk all day. If
not, there are diversity occupation – building inspector, supervisor, real estate agent – that involve a
great deal of time away from the office. Geographical location may be a concern, and employment in
some fields in concentrated in certain regions. Advertising job can generally be found only in large
cities. On the other hand, many industries such as hospitality, law education, and retail sales are
found in all regions of the country.
If a high salary is important to you, do not judge a career by its starting wages. Many jobs, such as
insurance sales, offers relatively low starting salaries; however, pay substantially increases along

6. with your experience, additional training, promotions and commission.
Don’t rule out any occupation without learning more about it. Some industries evoke positive or
negative associations. The traveling life of a flight attendant appears glamorous, while that of a
plumber does not. Remember that many jobs are not what they appear to be at first, and may have
merits or demerits that are less obvious. Flight attendants must work long, grueling hours without
sleeps, whereas plumbers can be as highly paid as some doctors.
Another point to consider is that as you mature, you will likely develop new interests and skills that
may point the way to new opportunities. The choice you make today need not be your final one.
41. The author states that “There are no right or wrong answers” in paragraph 2 in order to
A. emphasize that each person’s answers will be different.
B. show that answering the questions is a long and difficult process.
C. indicate that the answers are not really important.
D. indicate that each person’s answers may change over time.
42. The word “them” in paragraph 2 refers to .
A. questions B. answers C. features D. jobs
43. According to paragraph 3, which of the following fields is NOT suitable for a person who does
not want to live in a big city?
A. plumbing B. law C. retail sales D. advertising
44. The word “evoke” in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to .
A. agree on B. bring to mind C. be related to D. differ from
45. The word “that” in paragraph 5 refers to .
A. occupation B. the traveling life C. a flight attendant D. commission
46. It can be inferred from the paragraph 4 that .
A. jobs in insurance sales are generally not well-paid.
B. insurance sales people can earn high salary later in their career.
C. people should constantly work toward the next promotion.
D. a starting salary should be an important consideration in choosing a career.
47. In paragraph 6, the author suggests that .
A. you may want to change careers at some time in the future.
B. as you get older, your career will probably less fulfilling.
C. you will be at your job for a lifetime, so choose carefully.
D. you will probably jobless at some time in the future.
48. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?
A. To make a lot of money, you should not take a job with a low starting salary.
B. To make lots of money, you should rule out all factory jobs.

7. C. If you want an easy and glamorous lifestyle, you should consider becoming flight attendant.
D. Your initial view of certain careers may not be accurate.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each
pair of sentence in the following questions.
49. Most students was struggling with exams. He was enjoying the fresh air on the beach.
A. Most students was struggling with exams while he was enjoying the fresh air on the beach.
B. While most students was struggling with exams, he was enjoying the fresh air on the beach.
C. Most students was struggling with exams; meanwhile, he was enjoying the fresh air on the beach.
D. All are correct.
50. We arrived at the airport. We realized our passports were still at home.
A. It was until we arrived at the airport that we realized our passports were still at home.
B. We arrived at the airport and realized that our passports are still at home.
C. Not until had we arrived at the airport, we realized our passports were still at home.
D. Not until we arrived at the airport did we realize that our passports were still at home.
ĐÁP ÁN
1 A 11 D 21 B 31 B 41 A
2 A 12 B 22 A 32 B 42 C
3 C 13 D 23 D 33 D 43 D
4 C 14 A 24 B 34 C 44 B
5 A 15 B 25 B 35 C 45 B
6 A 16 D 26 C 36 B 46 B
7 A 17 A 27 A 37 A 47 A
8 C 18 B 28 C 38 B 48 D
9 D 19 D 29 A 39 B 49 D
10 C 20 C 30 C 40 C 50 D