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  1. SAMPLE TEST Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. Question 1: A. initiates B. appeals C. aims D. relieves Question 2: A. combine B. silent C. arise D. wind Mark the letter A, B, C, or 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. Question 3: A. private B. provide C. arrange D. advise Question 4: A. windsurfing B. national C. amateur D. equipment Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question 5: Paula is wearing her new dress, ___? A. isn’t she? B. doesn’t she? C. didn’t she? D. hasn’t she? Question 6: She refused ___ him because she had a lot of work to do. A. help B. to help C. helping D. helped Question 7: If my father were here, he ___ me repair my bicycle. A. will help B. would help C. had helped D. would have helped Question 8: I have heard nothing from him since he ___school. A. had left B. left C. has left D. leaves Question 9: He didn’t pass the exam ___ he made many mistakes in his writing. A. in spite of B. because of C. because D. although Question 10: I will tell John about it ___. A. when I will see him this afternoon. B. when I see him this afternoon. C. when I saw him this afternoon. D. after I had seen him this afternoon. Question 11: Although we are aware ___ the importance of environment, we still overexploit it. A. from B. on C. for D. of Question 12: In interview, people usually use ___ language instead of slang. A. widely accepting B. widely accepted C. accepted widely D. accepting widely Question 13: To be more ___ in your work and get promotion, you need to be hard-working. A. succeed B. successful C. successfully D. success Question 14: The lottery winner was willing to spend a considerable sum of money to ___ to charity to help those in need. A. give away B. take off C. bring about D. come across Question 15: When I agreed to help, I didn't know what I was ___ myself in for. A. laying B. putting C. letting D. bringing Question 16: There are both advantages and disadvantages of living in families with three or four generations, also known as ___ families. A. single-parent B. extended C. nuclear D. crowded Question 17: There are usually a lot of job seekers applying for one position. Only a few of them are ___ for an interview. A. shortlisted B. listed C. screened D. tested Question 18: Crops are often completely destroyed by ___ of locusts. A. bands B. troupes C. swarms D. flocks Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. Question 19: He was asked to account for his presence at the scene of the crime. A. complain B. exchange C. explain D. arrange Question 20: Sally rings her boyfriend every day, so she must be running up a huge phone bill. A. saving up B. owning to C. being a debtor D. having to pay
  2. 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. Question 21: In water polo, a player is ejected after committing five personal fouls. A. punished B. criticized C. accepted D. thrown out Question 22: Lisa is on the horns of a dilemma: she just wonders whether to go camping with her friends or to stay at home with her family. A. Unwilling to make a decision B. able to make a choice C. eager to make a plan D. unready to make up her mind Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges. Question 23: Mary met Julia wearing the skirt. Mary: “That’s a very nice skirt you’re wearing.”- Julia: “___.” A. That’s nice B. I like it C. That’s all right D. Thanks. I’m glad you like it Question 24: Mai and Tuan are talking about modern Robot Mai: I believe that modern robots will be more intelligent and replace humans in many dangerous jobs. Tuan: ___ A. That's just what I think of course. B. That sounds interesting. C. That's a good idea. D. Why not? Believe me! Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 25 to 29. The "greenhouse effect" is the warming that happens when certain gases in Earth's atmosphere (25) ___ heat. These gases let in light but keep heat from escaping, like the glass walls of a greenhouse. First, sunlight shines onto the Earth's surface, (26) ___ it is absorbed and then radiates back into the atmosphere as heat. In the atmosphere, “greenhouse gases trap some of this heat, and the the rest escapes into space. The more greenhouse gases are in the atmosphere, the more heat gets trapped. Scientists have known about the greenhouse effect since 1824, when Joseph Fourier calculated that the Earth would be much colder if it had no atmosphere. This greenhouse effect is what keeps the Earth's climate (27) ___. Without it, the Earth's surface would be an average of about 60 degrees Fahrenheit cooler. Scientists often use the term "climate change" instead of global warming. This is because as the Earth's average temperature climbs, winds and ocean currents move heat around the globe in ways that can cool some areas, warm (28) ___ones, and change the amount of rain and snow falling. (29)___, the climate changes differently in different areas. Question 25: A. seize (túm lấy)B. capture(bắt giữ)C. trap (giữ lại)D. grasp (ôm chặt) Question 26: A. whichB. whereC. that D. which Question 27: A. livelyB. aliveC. livable D. living Question 28: A. otherB. anotherC. one D. the other Question 29: A. HoweverB. In additionC. On the contrary D. As a result 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 from 30 to 34. Every year, April Fools’ Day is celebrated in many countries. On this day, people play tricks on their friends and family. Newspapers and magazines also print fake articles and try to fool their readers. Companies often make special announcements on April Fools’ Day as a prank on their customers. There have been many famous April Fools’ Day hoaxes. In 1989, for example, many drivers noticed a UFO that floated above a field near London. Many of the drivers phoned the police and reported that aliens were visiting Earth. The police came to investigate the UFO as it landed in the field. As one police officer walked toward the UFO, a small door opened and a man walked out. The man was not an alien but instead it was Richard Branson, the chairman of Virgin Records, a big company. The UFO was actually a hot air balloon. It was painted to resemble a UFO. In 1997, there was a famous prank about the Internet. According to a famous e-mail, it was going to be cleaned from March 31st to April 2nd. The e-mail said that powerful Japanese computers would clean out old e- mail and websites. Everyone was warned not to use the Internet during the cleaning time. Although most people understood that the e-mail was simply an April Fools’ joke, there were many people who believed it and disconnected their computers during that day
  3. Question 30: According to the article, what do many people do on April Fools’ Day? A. they eat dinner with their friends and family B. they play pratical jokes on their friends and family C. they celebrate by reading newspapers and magazines D. they write fake articles and try to fool their friends and family Question 31: The word “that” in paragraph 2 refers to ___. A. a driver B. a field C. a. police officer D. a UFO Question 32: The word “investigate” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to___. A. arrest B. check C. create D. report Question 33: According to the passage, which of the followings are NOT TRUE? A. The famous April Fools’ Day hoaxes is about TV programme in 1997. B. Companies often make special announcements on April Fools’ Day as a prank on their customers. C. On April Fools’ Day Newspapers and magazines print fake articles to fool the readers D. On April Fools’ Day, people play practical jokes on their friends and family. Question 34: What is the main topic of the passage? A. Pranks on the Internet B. Famous April Fools’ hoaxes C. April Fools’ Day around the world D. The History of April Fools’ Day 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 from 35 to 42. Smokey Bear (often called Smokey the Bear or simply Smokey) is a mascot of the United States Forest Service created to teach the public about the dangers of forest fires. Smokey Bear’s slogan, “Remember Only YOU Can Prevent Forest Fires”, was created in 1947. In April 2001, the message was updated to “Only You Can Prevent Wildfires”. Smokey Bear and his message are recognized by 95% of adults and 77% of children in the U.S. The Smokey Bear character was so popular that when a real bear was rescued from a forest fire, it achieved fame as a living version of the mascot. The living symbol of Smokey Bear was an American black bear cub that was caught in the spring of 1950 in a huge wildfire in the state of New Mexico. He climbed a tree to escape the fire, but his paws and hind legs had been burned. A group of soldiers from Texas, who had come to help fight the fire, discovered the bear cub and brought him back to their camp. At first the bear was called “Hotfoot Teddy,” but he was later renamed Smokey after the famous mascot. Some government workers helped Smokey until he became healthy again. Soon after, he became a celebrity. Smokey was flown in an airplane to the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. When he arrived at the National Zoo, several hundred people, including children and photographers welcomed him to his new home. Smokey Bear lived at the National Zoo for 26 years. During that time he received millions of visitors as well as so many letters addressed to him (up to 13,000 a week) that the United States Postal Service finally gave him his own unique postal code. His favorite food was peanut butter sandwiches, in addition to his daily diet of bluefish and trout. Upon his death on November 9, 1976, Smokey was buried at what is now the Smokey Bear Historical Park. The Washington Post, a national newspaper, printed an article about Smokey, which mentioned his family, including his wife, Goldie Bear, and son, Little Smokey. Another national newspaper included an article about Smokey Bear on the front page on Nov 11, 1976. Question 35: What is Smoket Bear? A. a mascot of the United KingdomForest Service B. a mascot of the United States Marine Barracks C. a mascot of the Forest Service D. a mascot of the United States Forest Service Question 36: According to the article, when was the Smokey Bear's slogan created? A. in 1947 B. in 1974 C. in 1977 D. in 2001 Question 37: According to the article, why was the bear chosen as the mascot for preventing wildfires? A. It was very cute and cuddly B. He was popular with boys and girls C. It was caught in a forest fire and hurt D.A group of soldiers from Texas brought him to their camp
  4. Question 38: The word “huge” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to: A. minor B. inclusive C. exclusive D. enormous Question 39: According to the article, how long did Smokey Bear reside at the National Zoo? A. for 26 years B. for 62 years C. up to 13,000 a week D. up to 1,000 a week Question 40: The word “which” in paragraph 5 refers to ___ A. Goldie Bear B. an article about Smokey C. a picture of Smokey D. a newspaper from the Washington Post’s Question 41: According to the article, which of the following statements is NOT TRUE ? A. Smokey Bear is a mascot of the United States Forest Service created to teach the public about the dangers of forest fires. B. A group of soldiers from Texas discovered the bear cub and brought him back to their camp C. Ninety-five percentage of US children can identify Smokey Bear and his message. D. Goldie Bear, and Little Smokey are his wife and his son Question 42: What would be a good title for this passage? A. The Dangers of Forest Fires B. The Story of Smokey The Bear C. The National Zoo in Washington, D.C. D. Smokey The Bear Loves Peanut Butter Sandwiches Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. Question 43: Every member of the class were invited to the party yesterday by the form teacher. A B C D Question 44: The doctor advised me to avoid eating fatty foods, having more vegetables and drink much A B C D water. Question 45: Today's students also appear more formerly dressed and conservative- looking these days. A B C D Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. Question 46: Nam studies more diligently than Peter. A. Peter studies more diligently than Nam. B. Peter doesn’t study as diligently as Nam. C. Nam doesn’t study so diligently as Peter. D. Nam studies as diligently as Peter. Question 47: “You had better see a doctor if the sore throat does not clear up,” she said to me. A. She reminded me of seeing a doctor if the sore throat did not clear up. B. She ordered me to see a doctor if the sore throat did not clear up. C. She insisted that I see a doctor unless the sore throat did not clear up. D. She advised me to see a doctor if the sore throat did not clear up. Question 48: Walking on the grass in the park is not permitted. A. People like walking on the grass in the park. B. We do not have to walk on the grass in the park. C. We must not walk on the grass in the park. D. You can walk on the grass in the park if you want to. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions. Question 49: The train can’t leave Boston. The storm postpones it. A. The train could leave Boston if it wasn’t postponed. B. If the train was postponed , it couldn’t leave Boston. C. But for the storm, the train could leave Boston. D. Unless the train isn’t postponed , it can leave Boston. Question 50: He arrived in class. He realized he had forgotten his book on the bus. A. No sooner had he realized he had forgotten his book on the bus than he arrived in class. B. Had he arrived in class, he would have realized he had forgotten his book on the bus. C. Only after he had realized he had forgotten his book on the bus did he arrive in class. D. Not until he arrived in class did he realize he had forgotten his book on the bus.
  5. SAMPLE TEST -KEY Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. Question 1: A. initiates B. appeals C. aims D. relieves Question 2: A. combine B. silent C. arise D. wind Mark the letter A, B, C, or 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. Question 3: A. private B. provide C. arrange D. advise Question 4: A. windsurfing B. national C. amateur D. equipment Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question 5: Paula is wearing her new dress, ___? A. isn’t she? B. doesn’t she? C. didn’t she? D. hasn’t she? Question 6: She refused ___ him because she had a lot of work to do. A. help B. to help C. helping D. helped Question 7: If my father were here, he ___ me repair my bicycle. B. will help B. would help C. had helped D. would have helped Question 8: I have heard nothing from him since he ___school. A. had left B. left C. has left D. leaves Question 9: He didn’t pass the exam ___ he made many mistakes in his writing. A. in spite of B. because of C. because D. although Question 10: I will tell John about it ___. A. when I will see him this afternoon. B. when I see him this afternoon. C. when I saw him this afternoon. D. after I had seen him this afternoon. Question 11: Although we are aware ___ the importance of environment, we still overexploit it. A. from B. on C. for D. of Question 12: In interview, people usually use ___ language instead of slang. A. widely accepting B. widely accepted C. accepted widely D. accepting widely Question 13: To be more ___ in your work and get promotion, you need to be hard-working. A. succeed B. successful C. successfully D. success Question 14: The lottery winner was willing to spend a considerable sum of money to ___ to charity to help those in need. A. give away B. take off C. bring about D. come across Question 15: When I agreed to help, I didn't know what I was ___ myself in for. A. laying B. putting C. letting D. bringing Question 16: There are both advantages and disadvantages of living in families with three or four generations, also known as ___ families. A. single-parent B. extended C. nuclear D. crowded Question 17: There are usually a lot of job seekers applying for one position. Only a few of them are ___ for an interview. A. shortlisted B. listed C. screened D. tested Question 18: Crops are often completely destroyed by ___ of locusts. A. bands B. troupes C. swarms D. flocks Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. Question 19: He was asked to account for his presence at the scene of the crime. A. complain B. exchange C. explain D. arrange Question 20: Sally rings her boyfriend every day, so she must be running up a huge phone bill. A. saving up B. owning to C. being a debtor D. having to pay
  6. 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. Question 21: In water polo, a player is ejected after committing five personal fouls. A. punished B. criticized C. accepted D. thrown out Question 22: Lisa is on the horns of a dilemma: she just wonders whether to go camping with her friends or to stay at home with her family. A. Unwilling to make a decision B. able to make a choice C. eager to make a plan D. unready to make up her mind Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges. Question 23: Mary met Julia wearing the skirt. Mary: “That’s a very nice skirt you’re wearing.”- Julia: “___.” A. That’s nice B. I like it C. That’s all right D. Thanks. I’m glad you like it Question 24: Mai and Tuan are talking about modern Robot Mai: I believe that modern robots will be more intelligent and replace humans in many dangerous jobs. Tuan: ___ A. That's just what I think of course. B. That sounds interesting. C. That's a good idea. D. Why not? Believe me! Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 25 to 29. The "greenhouse effect" is the warming that happens when certain gases in Earth's atmosphere (25) ___ heat. These gases let in light but keep heat from escaping, like the glass walls of a greenhouse. First, sunlight shines onto the Earth's surface, (26) ___ it is absorbed and then radiates back into the atmosphere as heat. In the atmosphere, “greenhouse gases trap some of this heat, and the the rest escapes into space. The more greenhouse gases are in the atmosphere, the more heat gets trapped. Scientists have known about the greenhouse effect since 1824, when Joseph Fourier calculated that the Earth would be much colder if it had no atmosphere. This greenhouse effect is what keeps the Earth's climate (27) ___. Without it, the Earth's surface would be an average of about 60 degrees Fahrenheit cooler. Scientists often use the term "climate change" instead of global warming. This is because as the Earth's average temperature climbs, winds and ocean currents move heat around the globe in ways that can cool some areas, warm (28) ___ones, and change the amount of rain and snow falling. (29)___, the climate changes differently in different areas. Question 25: A. seize (túm lấy)B. capture(bắt giữ)C. trap (giữ lại)D. grasp (ôm chặt) Question 26: A. whichB. where C. that D. which Question 27: A. livelyB. aliveC. livable D. living Question 28: A. other B. anotherC. one D. the other Question 29: A. HoweverB. In addition C. On the contrary D. As a result 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 from 30 to 34. Every year, April Fools’ Day is celebrated in many countries. On this day, people play tricks on their friends and family. Newspapers and magazines also print fake articles and try to fool their readers. Companies often make special announcements on April Fools’ Day as a prank on their customers. There have been many famous April Fools’ Day hoaxes. In 1989, for example, many drivers noticed a UFO that floated above a field near London. Many of the drivers phoned the police and reported that aliens were visiting Earth. The police came to investigate the UFO as it landed in the field. As one police officer walked toward the UFO, a small door opened and a man walked out. The man was not an alien but instead it was Richard Branson, the chairman of Virgin Records, a big company. The UFO was actually a hot air balloon. It was painted to resemble a UFO. In 1997, there was a famous prank about the Internet. According to a famous e-mail, it was going to be cleaned from March 31st to April 2nd. The e-mail said that powerful Japanese computers would clean out old e- mail and websites. Everyone was warned not to use the Internet during the cleaning time. Although most people understood that the e-mail was simply an April Fools’ joke, there were many people who believed it and disconnected their computers during that day
  7. Question 30: According to the article, what do many people do on April Fools’ Day? A. they eat dinner with their friends and family B. they play pratical jokes on their friends and family C. they celebrate by reading newspapers and magazines D. they write fake articles and try to fool their friends and family Question 31: The word “that” in paragraph 2 refers to ___. A. a driver B. a field C. a. police officer D. a UFO Question 32: The word “investigate” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to___. A. arrest B. check C. create D. report Question 33: According to the passage, which of the followings are NOT TRUE? A. The famous April Fools’ Day hoaxes is about TV programme in 1997. B. Companies often make special announcements on April Fools’ Day as a prank on their customers. C. On April Fools’ Day Newspapers and magazines print fake articles to fool the readers D. On April Fools’ Day, people play practical jokes on their friends and family. Question 34: What is the main topic of the passage? A. Pranks on the Internet B. Famous April Fools’ hoaxes C. April Fools’ Day around the world D. The History of April Fools’ Day 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 from 35 to 42. Smokey Bear (often called Smokey the Bear or simply Smokey) is a mascot of the United States Forest Service created to teach the public about the dangers of forest fires. Smokey Bear’s slogan, “Remember Only YOU Can Prevent Forest Fires”, was created in 1947. In April 2001, the message was updated to “Only You Can Prevent Wildfires”. Smokey Bear and his message are recognized by 95% of adults and 77% of children in the U.S. The Smokey Bear character was so popular that when a real bear was rescued from a forest fire, it achieved fame as a living version of the mascot. The living symbol of Smokey Bear was an American black bear cub that was caught in the spring of 1950 in a huge wildfire in the state of New Mexico. He climbed a tree to escape the fire, but his paws and hind legs had been burned. A group of soldiers from Texas, who had come to help fight the fire, discovered the bear cub and brought him back to their camp. At first the bear was called “Hotfoot Teddy,” but he was later renamed Smokey after the famous mascot. Some government workers helped Smokey until he became healthy again. Soon after, he became a celebrity. Smokey was flown in an airplane to the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. When he arrived at the National Zoo, several hundred people, including children and photographers welcomed him to his new home. Smokey Bear lived at the National Zoo for 26 years. During that time he received millions of visitors as well as so many letters addressed to him (up to 13,000 a week) that the United States Postal Service finally gave him his own unique postal code. His favorite food was peanut butter sandwiches, in addition to his daily diet of bluefish and trout. Upon his death on November 9, 1976, Smokey was buried at what is now the Smokey Bear Historical Park. The Washington Post, a national newspaper, printed an article about Smokey, which mentioned his family, including his wife, Goldie Bear, and son, Little Smokey. Another national newspaper included an article about Smokey Bear on the front page on Nov 11, 1976. Question 35: What is Smoket Bear? A. a mascot of the United KingdomForest Service B. a mascot of the United States Marine Barracks C. a mascot of the Forest Service D. a mascot of the United States Forest Service Question 36: According to the article, when was the Smokey Bear's slogan created? A. in 1947 B. in 1974 C. in 1977 D. in 2001 Question 37: According to the article, why was the bear chosen as the mascot for preventing wildfires? A. It was very cute and cuddly B. He was popular with boys and girls C. It was caught in a forest fire and hurt D.A group of soldiers from Texas brought him to their camp
  8. Question 38: The word “huge” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to: A. minor B. inclusive C. exclusive D. enormous Question 39: According to the article, how long did Smokey Bear reside at the National Zoo? A. for 26 years B. for 62 years C. up to 13,000 a week D. up to 1,000 a week Question 40: The word “which” in paragraph 5 refers to ___ B. Goldie Bear B. an article about Smokey C. a picture of Smokey D. a newspaper from the Washington Post’s Question 41: According to the article, which of the following statements is NOT TRUE ? A. Smokey Bear is a mascot of the United States Forest Service created to teach the public about the dangers of forest fires. B. A group of soldiers from Texas discovered the bear cub and brought him back to their camp C. Ninety-five percentage of US children can identify Smokey Bear and his message. D. Goldie Bear, and Little Smokey are his wife and his son Question 42: What would be a good title for this passage? A. The Dangers of Forest Fires B. The Story of Smokey The Bear C. The National Zoo in Washington, D.C. D. Smokey The Bear Loves Peanut Butter Sandwiches Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. Question 43: Every member of the class were invited to the party yesterday by the form teacher. A B C D Question 44: The doctor advised me to avoid eating fatty foods, having more vegetables and drink much A B C D water. Question 45: Today's students also appear more formerly dressed and conservative- looking these days. A B C D Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. Question 46: Nam studies more diligently than Peter. A. Peter studies more diligently than Nam. B. Peter doesn’t study as diligently as Nam. C. Nam doesn’t study so diligently as Peter. D. Nam studies as diligently as Peter. Question 47: “You had better see a doctor if the sore throat does not clear up,” she said to me. A. She reminded me of seeing a doctor if the sore throat did not clear up. B. She ordered me to see a doctor if the sore throat did not clear up. C. She insisted that I see a doctor unless the sore throat did not clear up. D. She advised me to see a doctor if the sore throat did not clear up. Question 48: Walking on the grass in the park is not permitted. A. People like walking on the grass in the park. B. We do not have to walk on the grass in the park. C. We must not walk on the grass in the park. D. You can walk on the grass in the park if you want to. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions. Question 49: The train can’t leave Boston. The storm postpones it. A. The train could leave Boston if it wasn’t postponed. B. If the train was postponed , it couldn’t leave Boston. C. But for the storm, the train could leave Boston. D. Unless the train isn’t postponed , it can leave Boston. Question 50: He arrived in class. He realized he had forgotten his book on the bus. A. No sooner had he realized he had forgotten his book on the bus than he arrived in class. B. Had he arrived in class, he would have realized he had forgotten his book on the bus. C. Only after he had realized he had forgotten his book on the bus did he arrive in class. D. Not until he arrived in class did he realize he had forgotten his book on the bus.