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ĐỀ THI SỐ 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 questions A rained B followed C looked D returned A flood B pool C school D soon 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 questions A language B massive C explore D fluency A water B puppet C enjoy D colour Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions I sometimes wish that I will have another car A sometimes B wish C will have D another Your friends went to your hometown last weekend, weren’t they? A Your friends B went to C weren’t D they Unless you don’t study hard, you won’t pass the next exam A don’t study B hard C won’t pass D the I have studied French since I have started high school A have studied B since C have started D high school Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions We have _ time to get it finished A lot of B lots of C a lots D a lot 10 Is English a(n) _ language in your country? A living B mother C bilingual D official 11 She suggested that I _ to the beach for a change A should go B to go C going D goes 12 She was _ that she always came top of the class A so clever B too clever C such clever D clever enough 13 He made a _ of Roman coins and medals A collect B collective C collection D collector 14 _ the bad traffic, we arrived on time A Because B Although C Despite D However 15 I have been invited to a wedding _ 14 May A in B of C on D at 16 Hoai cannot remember the name of the restaurant _ she ate her favorite roasted duck A which B whose C whom D where 17 You have cleaned your bike, _? A have you B you C haven’t you D don’t you 18 Dave hoped _ the first prize in that competition A to win B winning C win D won Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning 10 the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 19 Many factories in this industrial zone pollutes the air and water A contaminates B purities C cleans D affects 20 The industrious and intensive farmers of the Mekong Delta thus produced enough rice to feed the whole country and at the same time helped Viet Nam to re-enter the world rice market, starting in 1989 A lazy B idle C hard-working D dull 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 questions 21 This school still uses some traditional methods for teaching English to students A conventional B historic C old D modern 22 The majority of private sector employment in the U.S economy is in the service sector A maximum B minority C variety D prominence Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges 23 - Lisa: “You look nice today I like your new hair style.” - Jane: “ ” A Thanks for your gift B It’s nice of you to say so C I feel interested in it D Oh, well done! 24 - Son: “Mum I’ve got 600 on the TOEFL test” - Mum: “ ” A You are right B Oh, hard luck! C Good job! D Good way! 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 Air-travel is the most modern form of (25) _ transport and it (26) _ in the 20th century Millions of people use airplanes for a variety of reasons It is also extremely expensive to set up air-travel facilities Some travel for business, others go on holiday (27) _ air and others use cargo planes to move their products from country to country very (28) _ Some courier companies now have their own fleet of planes ready to carry parcels and post more efficiently There are different types of passenger services - some arc cheap and provide a ‘no-frills’ service which is good for short journeys Other airlines provide passengers with a luxurious flying experience Airports are getting busier and it is evident that (29) _ passengers and businesses than ever are using airplanes to get to their destinations 25 A main B private C public D personal 26 A was developed B is developed C developed D will developed 27 A in B on C by D at 28 A quick B quickly C quicker D quickness 29 A more B less C fewer D much Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions 30 “I am working for a bank in Ha Noi now,” my brother said A My brother said that he was working for a bank in Ha Noi then B My brother said he was working for a bank in Ha Noi now C My brother said he is working for a bank in Ha Noi then D My brother said that he is working for a bank in Ha Noi now 31 Jenifer is more intelligent than all the other students in my class A No student in my class is as intelligent as Jenifer is B No student in my class isn’t as intelligent as Jenifer is C No student in my class is as intelligent than Jenifer is D No student in my class is more intelligent as Jenifer is 32 Finish your homework or you can’t go out with your friend A Unless you finish your homework, you can go out with your friend B If you don’t finish your homework, you can go out with your friend C If you don’t finish your homework, you can’t go out with your friend D If you finish your homework, you can’t go out with your friend 33 People expect that the weather will be good tomorrow A It is expected to be good tomorrow B It was expected that the weather will be good tomorrow C It is expected that the weather will be good tomorrow D The weather is expected that it will be tomorrow Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most meaningful sentence written from the given words 34 I / not / see / my aunt / the Covid-19 / begin /2019 A I didn’t see my aunt since the Covid-19 began in 2019 B I haven’t seen my aunt for the Covid-19 began in 2019 C I haven’t seen my aunt since the Covid-19 began on 2019 D I haven’t seen my aunt since the Covid-19 began in 2019 35 My uncle / use / fly / aero plane / many / years A My uncle used to flying an aero plane many years ago B My uncle used to fly an aero plane many years ago C My uncle used fly an aero plane many years ago D My uncle is used to flying an aero plane many years ago Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions In order to stay healthy, it is important to have a balanced diet We should eat three main groups of food These groups are protein, carbohydrate and fat Proteins are very important for building our body They help us to build new cells as old ones die Meat and milk products are major sources of protein We can also get protein from fish, eggs and beans Carbohydrates and fat are important to enable us to store energy Carbohydrates are found in sugar and in cereals Fat can be found in vegetable oil, in butter and in nuts Our body also needs minerals, such as iron and calcium and vitamins Fish, vegetables and milk contain most of the minerals we need Vitamins are found in fresh vegetables and fruit 36 According to the passage, a balanced diet _ A contains lots of fruit and vegetables B is high in protein C is needed for good health D is rich in minerals and vitamins 37 Proteins _ A can be gotten from rice B produce meat and milk C can only be found in meat D help our body build new cells 38 We can get fat from _ A sugar B vegetables C butter D cereals 39 Carbohydrates _ A are not found in rice and cornmeal B allow the body to store energy C are the most important of three groups of food D supply a lot of protein 40 Which of the following is NOT true? A Vitamins arc not necessary for our body B Iron and calcium arc also essential for good health C Fish contain both protein and minerals D It’s important to eat a balanced diet ĐỀ THI SỐ 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 questions A played B ended C ruled D cried A lazy B sticky C supply D baggy 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 questions A cancel B helpful C program D include A rainy B protect C machine D succeed Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions It took them at least two months to learn how pronounce these words A took B at least C to learn D pronounce I asked him how far it is from here to the station by the taxi A asked B how far C it is D the taxi When she came to my house, I listened to music in my room A When B came to C listened D in I don’t know why my father finds horse-riding very excited A know B my father C horse-riding D excited Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Tom a lot of presents on his birthday A gave B was giving C was given D was been given 10 If I his advice, I would win the match A followed B would follow C will follow D had followed 11 You morning exercise and eat more vegetables to keep healthy A must B should C can D may 12 does this washing machine cost? - $250 A How B What C How much D How many 13 Students study hard will well in my class A who B whose C which D whom 14 My brother’s hobby is old postcards A composing B including C taking D collecting 15 Would you mind the sentence aloud, please? A read B reading C be reading D be read 16 Yesterday, at the end of the city tour, the bus us back to the hotel A brought B brings C has brought D bring 17 Let’s go for a walk this evening, ? A won’t we B will we C shall we D don’t we 18 We had prepared the meal before all of the guests came A careful B carefully C care D caring 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 questions 19 Eating plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables will keep you healthy A in good shape B unhealthy C nutritious D unfit 20 One of the drawbacks of tourism is damage to the environment of a country or region A disadvantages B snags C shortcoming D benefit 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 questions 21 You can buy a lot of top-quality products at a very affordable price here A cheap B costly C economical D reasonable 22 I really like Ha Noi because the local people were very kind and hospitable A unfriendly B friendly C amicable D helpful Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges 23 - Sally: “What about collecting used paper every day?” - Jenny: “ ” A Yes, you must B Well done C That’s a good idea D Thanks, it’s nice of you 24 - Peter: “Would you like some more tea?” - John: “ .” A Yes, give me some B Yes, you would C No, I won’t D No, please 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 UNESCO has given an award to a festival (25) South Korea It decided (26) South Korea’s Lotus Lantern Festival to its list of intangible (27) heritage The festival is one of 25 things the UN added to its heritage list this year The South Korean festival (28) in spring to celebrate Buddha’s birthday It symbolizes lighting up the world to make things fair for everyone The festival dates back 2,000 years There was an ancient temple in 57BC that royals visited to see lotus lanterns Today, it is one of Korea’s biggest festivals People decorate temples with lanterns made of paper and bamboo Villages, towns (29) cities hold parades where people carry lanterns through the streets A spokesperson said: “We will try to make the festival a cultural heritage that can be loved by people around the world.” 25 A on B at C in D with 26 A adding B add C to add D added 27 A cultural B culture C culturally D cultures 28 A held B is held C holds D is hold 29 A but B or C so D and Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions 30 “If I were you, I would take the job,” said my room-mate A My room-mate was thinking about taking the job B My room-mate advised me to take the job C My room-mate suggested taking the job to me D My room-mate invited taking the job for me 31 New York City is busier than any other city in the world A New York City is as busy as any other city in the world B New York City is so busy as any other city in the world C New York City is the busiest city in the world D New York City is the busiest city than any other in the world 32 He is too short to play basketball A If he were not short, he could play basketball B If he is not short, he could play basketball C If he were not short, he will play basketball D If he were short, he could play basketball Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most meaningful sentence written from the given words 33 COVID-19 vaccines / invent / help / fight / pandemic A COVID-19 vaccines was invented to help fight the pandemic B COVID-19 vaccines invented to help fight the pandemic C COVID-19 vaccines were invented to help fight the pandemic D COVID-19 vaccines invent to help fight the pandemic 34 She / not / play / piano / five years A She hasn’t played the piano for five years B She didn’t play the piano for five years C She hasn’t played the piano since five years D She doesn’t the piano for five years 35 it / rain / heavily,/ singers / still / performed / stage A Although raining heavily, the singers still performed on stage B Despite of it rained heavily, the singers still performed on stage C Although it rained heavily, the singers still performed on stage D In spite of it rained heavily, the singers still performed on stage Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions EARTH HOUR Earth Hour is an annual event which asks you to switch off all your lights for one hour The aim is to involve as many people as possible in positive change for our planet What is Earth Hour? Earth Hour is organised by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and it’s a big event usually at the end of March every year In this evening, people 'go dark’ - that is, switch off lights in their homes, schools and businesses all at the same time for one hour Earth Hour started in Australia in 2007, when 2.2 million people in Sydney turned off all unnecessary lights for an hour Since then, it has grown into an international event, and many countries around the world have taken part Famous buildings that have gone dark for Earth Hour include the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace in London, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the Forbidden City in Beijing and New York’s Empire State Building What’s the idea behind Earth Hour? The idea is to raise awareness of environmental issues and call for action to protect nature, so that people enjoy healthy, happy and sustainable lives now and in the future It’s true that switching off the lights for just one hour saves only a small amount of power But this is only the beginning On one level, joining Earth Hour makes people think about the problem of climate change and what we can in everyday life to protect nature What does ‘60+’ mean? The logo of Earth Hour is ‘60+’ The number 60 is for the 60 minutes of Earth Hour, and the plus invites people to keep on taking action even after Earth Hour is finished In fact, people who join Earth Hour say that taking part makes them want to more for the environment The climate activist Greta Thunberg says that ‘Earth Hour is every hour of every day.’ 36 When is Earth Hour? A March 3rd annually B at the end of March every year C in 2007 D 60 minutes 37 What people for Earth Hour? A Switch off non-essential lights B Watch TV to participate in the campaign C Raise awareness of environmental issues D Switch on the lights at famous buildings 38 What does the word “go dark" mean? A walking in the dark B living in the dark C switch off lights D turn on lights 39 According to the passage, which of these have gone dark for Earth Hour EXCEPT ? A The Petronas Towers B The Eiffel Tower C The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) D The Sydney Opera House 40 According to paragraph 3, how does Earth Hour help the planet? A It makes people switch off lights in their homes, schools and businesses B It helps people know more about climate change C It encourages people to take action to protect the environment D It raises people’s awareness of environmental issues ĐỀ THI SỐ 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 questions A problem B love C box D hobby A widened B listened C existed D warned 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 questions A sandals B vision C sector D consist A notice B begin C depart D expand Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions The picture was painting by Michael last year A The B was painting C by D last year If I were you, I didn’t buy that expensive car A If B were C didn’t D expensive She did her test careful this morning A did B test C careful D this She doesn’t work so hardly as my mother A doesn’t B so C hardly D as Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions The player wondered _ goals they would score that week A how long B how far C how many D how much 10 He _ a long-distance runner when he was younger A use to being B used to being C use to be D used to be 11 I don’t like my work I wish I _ a better job A get B could get C can get D could got 12 Who’s taking care _ the children while you’re away? A with B of C on D at 13 I look forward _ you on Tuesday after work A see B to seeing C to see D seeing 14 The teacher told us _ in class A talk not to B talk to not C not talk to D not to talk 15 I suggest _ some money for poor children A raise B to raise C raised D raising 16 Every advanced nation has strict regulations to protect endangered _ A group B type C species D class 17 You will see him when he _ here tomorrow A will come B has come C come D comes 18 Her mother, _ has been working for thirty years, is retiring next month A whose B whom C that D who 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 questions 19 I’ve been thinking over what you said A remembering B forgetting C considering D arranging 20 She could be in an awful mood and refuse to answer my questions A awesome B bad C poor D different 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 questions 21 The hotel is in a quiet location near the sea A easy B noisy C crowded D silent 22 They live in a remote comer of Scotland, miles from the nearest shop A chilly B terrible C strange D nearby Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges 23 - Trang: “Let me congratulate you on passing the final exam?” - Trung: “ _.” A Sorry for that B It’s nice of you to say so C Not at all D Yes, let’s 24 - Peter: “Would you like to have dinner with me?” - Ann: “ _.” A Yes, I’d love to B Yes, I C No, I don’t D I’m happy for that Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions Coca Cola is a popular drink for people all over the world At first, very few people drank Coca Cola, but now it is sold in more than 160 countries More than 1.6 billion gallons are sold every year Coca Cola was invented by Dr John Pemberton in Atlanta on May, 1886 However, the name Coca Cola was given by Frank Robinson, one of Dr Pemberton’s partners Later, in 1888, the business was sold to another man, Asa Candler He opened his first factory to produce this drink in 1895 in Dallas, Texas Since then, a great quantity of Coca Cola has been produced there Since 1982, a special kind of Coca Cola has been made for overweight people - diet Coke They have used many clever advertisements to increase the amount of Coca Cola sold every year Besides Coca Cola, there are many other drinks of the same kind sold all over the world such as Pepsi Cola, Sp-Cola and Dr Pepper However, Coca Cola is the most popular People drink Coca Cola with their meals, when they are thirsty or when they socialize with friends It is certain that more and more people will drink Coca Cola all over the world in this century 25 The first Coca Cola factory was opened in Dallas by _ A Dr Pemberton B Asa Candler C Frank Robinson D Dr Pepper 26 The word “there” refers to _ A where Coca Cola was first made B the city with the first Coca Cola factory C Atlanta, a U.S city D the place where Coca Cola is sold 27 Diet Coke is used for people _ A fat B sick C thin D small 28 Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “popular”? A well-known B friendly C nutritious D well-scattered 29 Coca Cola is believed to be _ A more popular than other drinks of the same kind B less popular than other drinks of the same kind C as popular as the last century D as popular as other drinks of the same kind Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions 30 She hasn’t played the piano for five years A The last time she played the piano five years ago B She played the piano five years ago C The last time she played the piano was five years ago D She doesn’t play piano five years ago 31 When they arrived, all the good seats were already taken A They didn’t get good seats because they arrived too late B They arrived early enough to get good seats C They had good seats although they arrived late D They didn’t get good seats although they arrived early 32 Tom said, “I want to visit my friends this weekend.” A Tom said he wants to visit his friends this weekend B Tom said he wanted to visit his friends this weekend C Tom said he wants to visit his friends that weekend D Tom said he wanted to visit his friends that weekend 33 It isn’t necessary to bring skis as they are included in the package A You don’t have to bring skis as they are included in the package B You must bring skis as they are not included in the package C You need to bring skis as they are not included in the package D You have to bring skis as they are included in the package Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most meaningful sentence written from the given words 34 Jane allows her children to stay up to midnight on Saturday evenings A Jane let her children to stay up late on Saturdays B Jane let her children stay up late on Saturdays C Jane lets her children to stay up late on Saturdays D Jane lets her children stay up late on Saturdays 35 The police will catch all the prisoners soon A All the prisoners will be caught by the police soon B All the prisoners will caught by the police soon C All the prisoners would be caught by the police soon D All the prisoners will be catched by the police soon 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 In Italy, breakfast is typically served in the early morning hours and is a light meal consisting of coffee, pastry or fruit A (36) _ staple at breakfast is a brioche, a type of croissant that can be filled with jam, custard or even decadent chocolate Lunch is a heartier meal compared to breakfast, the first course consists (37) _ either rice or pasta, and the second course offers either a kind of meat or fish as well as a side of vegetables or a salad For dessert, cake, ice cream or fresh fruit is served along with a cup of espresso or coffee A light snack late in the afternoon is reserved for children which consists of something sweet (38) _ bread, fruit or ice cream Finally, we come to dinner; although it is generally assumed that dinner is the heaviest (39) _ of the day in Italy, this all comes down to individual choice Dinner is served typically later in the evening and can either be a light meal including a salad, another plate of pasta or it can be a heavy meal consisting of pizza from a restaurant or made at home Although the Italian (40) _ may consist of more sugar and carbohydrates; the meals are more spread out and more satisfying So don't worry about all the pasta, enjoy it! (Source: https://heplaidzebra com) 36 A popular B popularity C popularly D popularize 37 A with B at C from D of 38 A such as B because C despite D so 39 A dish B plate C meal D food 40 A style B diet C fast food D course ĐỀ THI SỐ 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 questions A cucumber B hunting C funny D costume A shops B speeds C sports D sticks 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 questions A judo B behind C between D surround A image B predict C channel D cover Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction hl each of the following questions Mr Smith is going to buy a new Japanese car, doesn’t he? A is B to buy C a D doesn’t I found it wonderfully to travel abroad with my friends A found B wonderfully C to travel D with Tom enjoyed to work on a farm when he was young A to work B on C when D was Because the house was in bad condition, so my father decided to sell it A Because B was C so D to sell Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Since winter is coming, I think I’ll knit a warm sweater I’m always cold A when B although C because D because of 10 Can you the opening times on the website? A look over B look into C look up D look after 11 He shows me where tickets A buy B to buy C buys D buying 12 If you get up early, you late A weren’t B wouldn’t be C aren’t D won’t be 13 It was impossible for her to tell the , so she had to invent a story A joke B tale C truth D lie 14 It’s a secret You let anyone know about it A may not B needn’t C mightn’t D mustn’t 15 I come home from work, I play football with my friends A Because B Before C When D After 16 “Where is the library?”- “It’s your right” A in B on C at D by 17 You can’t speak Russian and I can’t, A too B so C either D neither 18 It’s a long journey by train, it’s much by road A quick B more quickly C more quick D quicker 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 questions 19 His mother passed away last year A succeeded B arrived C went D died 20 In Belgium, pointing with your index finger or snapping your fingers at someone is very rude A casual B careless C embarrassing D impolite 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 questions 21 Going on a tour isn’t my cup of tea I prefer backpacking A my hobby B my different thing C thing I hate D my wonderful thing 22 We did all we could to make the room beautiful A unattractive B unimportant C interesting D charming Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges 23 - Nam: “How about going camping this Sunday?” - John: “ .” A That’s a good idea B Never mind C The same to you D Have a nice weekend 24 - Daisy: “Would you like to drink some more tea?” - Linda: “ .” A You are totally right B Yes, I like you C Yes, please D No, I don’t like Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions Every year several thousand people die in car accidents in Great Britain And between one and two hundred thousand people are hurt There are rules to make the roads safe, but people not always obey the rules They are careless If everybody obeys the rules, the road will be much safer How can we make the roads safer? Remember this rule In Great Britain, traffic keeps to the left Cars, buses and bikes must all keep to the left side of the road In most other countries, traffic keeps to the right Before crossing the road, stop and look both ways Look right and left Then, if you are sure that the road is clear, it is safe to cross the road If you see small children or very old people, help them to cross the road We must teach our children to cross the road safely We must always give them a good example Small children must not play in the street 25 If we want to make the roads safer, A everybody must be careful and obey the traffic rules B traffic should keep to the right C we should not cross the road too often D all the roads must be clear 26 If you ride a bike in Great Britain, you must ride A on the right side of the road B on the left side of the road C in the middle of the road D behind the buses 27 Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage? A Some people die in traffic accidents in Great Britain B In most countries, traffic keeps to the right C Cars kill many people every year D Streets are not safe places for playing 28 What does it mean by “The road is clear.”? A The road is not noisy B The road is very clean C There is no car or bus running D You can see clearly on the road 29 The safe way to cross the road is to A look right only B look left, and look ahead C run cross the road without looking D look both ways, right and left 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 Today, English is (30) second of three most popular mother tongue in the world, 77 with an estimated 430-400 million (31) But, crucially, it is also the common tongue for many non-English speakers the world over, and almost a quarter of the globe’s population - maybe one and a half or two billion people - can (32) it and have at least some basic competence in its use, whether written or spoken It should be noted here that statistics on the numbers around the world who speak English are unreliable at best It is notoriously difficult (33) quite what is meant by “English speaker”, let alone the definitions of first language, second language, mother tongue, native speaker, etC What level of competency counts? Does a thick creole (English based, but completely incomprehensible to a native speaker) count? Just to add to the confusion, there are a least 40 million people in the nominally English-speaking United States (34) NOT speak English In addition, the figures, of necessity, combine statistics from different sources, different dates, etc You may well see large variations on any statistics quoted 30 A the B a C an D x 31 A foreigners B native speakers C local people D travellers 32 A know B make C understand D enjoy 33 A defining B define C to define D defined 34 A which B when C whose D who Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions 35 Jerry said, “I’m studying English a lot at the moment.” A Jerry said I am studying English a lot at the moment B Jerry said she is studying English a lot at the moment C Jerry said I was studying English a lot a moment D Jerry said she was studying English a lot at the moment.Bộ dề luyện thi váo lớp lu 36 We bought our house last year A Our house was buyed last year B Our house was bought last year C Our house has been bought for a year