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HỌC SINH GIỎI
Lớp 8
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Họ tên: ……………………………….…Giới tính :……...…. Chữ ký GT 1:
Ngày sinh: ………………………………………………..……
Nơi sinh: ………………………………………………..… ……………
Số báo danh: ………………………………………..……… Chữ ký GT 2:
Trường: …………………………………………..………
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Điểm ( Bằng chữ) Chữ ký GK1: Số phách
(Bằng số) ………………………………………………………
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Chữ ký GK2:
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PART ONE: LISTENING (2pts)
PART TWO: PHONETICS (2pts)
I. Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others by
circling A, B, C or D. (1 pt)
1. A. switch B. stomach C. match D. catch
2. A. laughs B. cars C. stops D. works
3. A. watched B. reduced C. coughed D. raised
4. A. three B. through C. without D. thank
5. A. angle B. face C. page D. angel
II. Choose one word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C or D. (1
pt)
1 A. directory B. telephone C.invention D. experiment
2. A. furniture B. university C. patient D. hospital
3. A. sociable B. humorous C. generous D. reserved
4. A. delivery B. equipment C. electricity D. experiment
5. A. enroll B. summer C. hobby D. favor
PART THREE: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR. (6pts)
I. Choose the best answer to complete the sentences by circling A, B, C or D. (2 pts)
1. Are there enough apples for us to have one ________?
A. every B. each C. self D. individually
2. Don’t forget to ________ the alarm clock for 6 o’clock tomorrow morning.
A. put B. ring C. set D. wind
3. My alarm clock usually goes ________ at 5 am.
A. on B. off C. up D. down
4. ________ John nor his friends are going to the beach now.
A. Either B. Neither C. No D. So
5. The name of the book was on the ________ of my tongue but I just couldn’t think of it.
A. point B. tip C. top D. end
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6. Not only ________ but she is also intelligent.
A. beautiful she is C. is she beautiful
B. She is beautiful D. beautiful she is
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3. I always prefer driving to (drive).
________________________
4. I think she has no objection to (go) on a picnic.
________________________
5. It is a waste of time recommending them (start) a new life.
________________________
6. His hair is short. He (have) a haircut.
________________________
7. They'll have their cars (mend) tomorrow.
________________________
8. This palace (say) (build) in 3 years.
________________________
9. People always (blame) their circumstances for what they are.
________________________
PART FOUR: READING (5pts)
I. Complete the following passage by choosing the best option, A, B, C or D. (2pts)
For many people, traveling by plane is an exciting experience. Others, however, find the whole idea
quite terrifying, (1) _____ flying is no more dangerous (2) __________ any other form of travel and some
experts say it is considerably safer. It is known, however, that most accident occurs (3) ______________
taking off and landing when a (4) _________ decisions are vitally important.
The people, (5) _______ job is to look (6) ______________ the passengers, the stewards and
stewardesses play an important part in helping passengers to (7) ___________ safe and comfortable. Indeed
for many passengers being (8) ___________ such care of is all part of the total experience. (9)
____________ other form of travel involves waiting for people in quite the same (10) __________, with
food, drink, newspapers, magazines, music, and even video films.
1- A. although B. too C. and D. because
2- A. than B. as C. then D. with
3- A. while B. during C. for D. through
4- A. leader’s B. chief ’s C. driver’s D. pilot’s
5- A. whose B. which C. their D. that
6- A. for B. up C. after D. round
7- A. feel B. rest C. experience D. lie
8- A. given B. kept C. shown D. taken
9- A. Any B. No C. All D. Not
10- A. way B. kind C. sort D. part
II. Read the following passage and complete the numbered blanks with one suitable word only.
(2pts)
When I (1) ________ a child I used (2)________ go to see my grandmother. I thought her house
was (3) ________ beautiful as a palace and the garden seemed bigger than a park. (4) _______ I
grew (5) __________ the house and (6) __________ seemed smaller but I still loved visiting the old
lady. There were so many beautiful things in the house. Sometimes, I played (7) _________ the
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doll’s house which was older than grandmother herself. At (8) ____________ times, I looked
(9)___________ books which were (10)_________ interesting than my children’s book at home.
III. Read the passage and answer the questions. (1pt)
TRADITIONS AND CUSTOMS IN GREAT BRITAIN
Every nation and every country has its own customs and traditions. In Britain traditions play a
more important part in the life of the people than in other countries. Englishmen are proud of their
traditions and carefully keep them up
It has been the law for about 300 years that all theatres are closed on Sundays. No letters are
delivered, only a few Sunday papers are published
To this day an English family prefers a house with a garden to a flat in a modern house with
central heating. English people like gardens. Sometimes the garden in front of the house is a little
square covered with cement painted garden in imitation of grass and a box of flowers.
Holidays are especially rich in old traditions and are different in Scotland, Ireland, Wales and
England. Christmas is a great English national holiday, and in Scotland it is not kept, except by
clerks in banks, all shops and factories are working.
1. How important are traditions in Britain?
=> ……………………………………………………………………………………….
2. What do Englishmen do to their traditions?
=> ……………………………………………………………………………………………
3. Which does an English family prefer, a house with a garden or a flat?
=> …………………………………………………………………………………………
4. Find sentences in the text which shows that the English people like gardens very much.
=> …………………………………………………………………………………….
5. How is Christmas kept in Scotland?
=> ………………………………………………………………………………………….
PART FIVE: WRITING (5pts)
I. Rewrite each of the following sentences so that it means the same as the first one, beginning
with the given words. (2 pts)
1. I would like you to help me put the chairs away.
=> Do you mind __________________________________________________________?
2. I haven’t enjoyed myself so much for years.
=> It’s years ______________________________________________________________.
3. You can try to get Tim to lend you his car, but you won’t succeed.
=> There is no point ________________________________________________________.
4. Is it really necessary for us to arrive so early?
=> Do we really __________________________________________________________?
5. Be careful or you may fall.
=> If you ________________________________________________________________.
6. This is my first visit to Scotland.
=> I have ________________________________________________________________.
7. Mark is too young to see the horror film.
=> Mark is not ____________________________________________________________.
8. Please don’t make any noise; I'm very tired.
=> I'd rather ______________________________________________________________.
9. I expected them to offer me that job.
=> I expected _____________________________________________________________.
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10. Vinh keeps forgetting his homework
=> Vinh is _______________________________________________________________.
II. Use the given suggestions to complete sentences. (1 pt)
1. you / mind / if / I / stay / here?
=> _____________________________________________________________________?
2. I / invite / her birthday party / last week.
=> ______________________________________________________________________.
3. The concert hall / so crowded / I / see / hear / nothing.
=> ______________________________________________________________________.
4. It / very kind / you / make friend / me.
=> ______________________________________________________________________.
5. This book / is/ interesting enough / you / read.
=>______________________________________________________________________.
III – Your friend likes studying English, but he/she faces some difficulties. Write a letter to
him/her telling how to help him/her improve English (2pts)
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PHÒNG GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐÁP ÁN + BIỂU ĐIỂM CHẤM THI OLIMPIC CẤP HUYỆN
Trường THCS Môn: Tiếng Anh - Lớp 8
Thời gian: 120 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC
1. B. stomach 4. C. without
2. B. cars 5. A. angle
3. D. raised
II. Choose one word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C or D.
(1 pt) (0,2 pt for each correct answer)
1. B. telephone 4. C. electricity
2. B. university 5. A. enroll
3. D. reserved
II. Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition. (1 pt) (0,1pt for each correct answer)
1. with 6. with
2. on 7. into
3. at, in 8. of
4. to 9. in
5. for
III. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the words in capital letters. (2 pts)
(0,4 point for each correct answer)
1. carelessly 2. increasingly 3. protection
4. unreasonable 5. preservation
IV. Give the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets to complete the following sentences.
(1 pt) (0,2 point for each correct answer)
1. reading 6. has had
2. was elected 7. mended
3. being driven 8. is said; to have been built
4. going 9. are always blaming
5. to start
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PART FOUR: READING (5pts)
I. Complete the following passage by choosing the best option, A, B, C or D. (2pts) (0.2 point for
each correct answer)
Câu VI/ 2 điểm – Mỗi câu đúng 0,2 điểm
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
A A B D A C A D B A
II. Read the following passage and complete the numbered blanks with one suitable word only.
(2pts) (0.2 point for each correct answer)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
was to Very/as when up garden with that in more
III. Read the passage and answer the questions. (1 pt) (0.2 point for each correct answer)
1. In Britain traditions play a more important part in the life of the people than in other countries.
2. Englishmen are proud of their traditions and carefully keep them up.
3. An English family prefers a house with a garden to a flat.
4. “English people like gardens. Sometimes the garden in front of the house is a little square covered
with cement painted garden in imitation of grass and a box of flowers”
5. In Scotland, Christmas is not kept, except by clerks in banks, all shops and factories are working.
I. Rewrite each of the following sentences so that it means the same as the first one, beginning
with the given words. (2 pts) (0,2 point for each correct answer)
1. Do you mind helping me put the chairs away?/ putting the chairs away for me?
2. It’s years since I enjoyed myself so much / I had such a good time.
3. There is no point in getting Tim to lend you his car/ borrowing Tim's car.
4. Do we really have/ need to arrive so early?
5. If you are not careful, you will fall. (If you are careful, you will not fall.)
6. I have never visited Scotland before / I have never paid a visit to Scotland before / I have never
been to Scotland before.
7. Mark is not old enough to see the horror film.
8. I'd rather you didn't make any noise.
9. I expected to be offered that job.
10. Vinh is always forgetting his homework.
II. Use the given suggestions to complete sentences. (1 pt) (0,2 point for each correct answer)
1. Do you mind if I stay here? / Would you mind If I stayed here?
2. I was invited to her birthday party last week.
3. The concert hall was so crowded that I saw and heard nothing/ could see and hear nothing.
4. It is very kind of you to make friend with me.
5. This book is interesting enough for you to read.
III – Your friend likes studying English, but he/she faces some difficulties. Write a letter to
him/her telling how to help him/her improve English (2pts)
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§Ò thi m«n: TiÕng Anh 8
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Questions
I. Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others by circling the
corresponding letter A, B, C, or D.(1m)
1. A. claim B. wait C. said D. paid
2. A. watch B. bath C. want D. wash
3. A. sure B. mixture C. injure D. pleasure
4. A. few B. new C. threw D. knew
5. A. clothes B. matches C. colleges D. churches
6. A. watched B. naked C. liked D. looked
7. A. sunbathe B. father C. theater D. weather
8. A. pour B. four C. flour D. resource
9. A. clear B. wear C. bear D. ware
10. A. sixty B. my C. sky D. fly
II. Use the correct form of the verbs in parentheses to complete the sentences( 1m)
1. While I (watch) 1……………………………………… a good film on TV, the mailman
(come) 2………………..……….. and (give) 3…………………………. …..me a letter.
2. I ( know) 4………………………………………… her for six years, when I met her, she
(work) 5………………………………………… for a foreign company.
3. Please stop laughing. I hate (laugh) 6…………………………. .……..…..…at by others.
4. It ( not rain) 7…………………………………………………………much in the winter .
5. They’d rather you ( not come)………………………………………..to the party too late.
6. You always (watch) 9……………………………………...…. television. You should do
something more active.
7. This building ( build) 10………..……………………………… ……over 100 years ago.
III. Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence. (1,5ms )
1. Helen is my aunt’s daughter so she is my……………….…………..
a. sister b. cousin c. niece d. friend
2. His………………..always makes people laugh.
a. quiet character b. sense of humor c. smiles d. humorous
3. The window ………………………. last night has been repaired.
a. break b. breaked c. broken d. breaking
4. This is a contest in which people have to arrange flowers so it’s a………………..contest.
a. flower- arranging b. flowers- arranging c. arranging- flower d. flower- arrange
5. Children who don’t have parents often live in a(n)………………………….………….
a. hotel b. house c. orphanage d. hostel
6. It took him ages to ………………… living in the new town.
a. get use to b. be used to c. will used to d. will use to
7. My parents make me…………………………..for my exam .
a. to study b. study c. studying d. studied
8. I would rather you ……………….me the story.
a. tell b. told c. to tell d. telling
9. “ War and Peace” …………………… the longest book I have ever read.
a. are b. was c. were d. is
10. As she was running, suddenly she stumbled ………………….a rock and fell………….
a. at/ off b. in/ out c. over/ down d. of/ down
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11. That’s a …………………. building.
a. five- floor b. five- floors c. five- floor’s d. five- floors’
12. She helped me ………………. the house.
a. to clean b. cleaning c. clean d. both a and c
13. ………………….is a book in which you can look up telephone number.
a. Mobile phone b. Public telephone c. Telephone directory d. Answering machine
14. ………………is a large piece of furniture where you can hang your clothes.
a. Wardrobe b. Refrigerator c. Desk d. Counter.
15. Jane really enjoys ...................................................... to dinner parties.
a. inviting b. being inviting c. being invited d. be invited
IV. Choose the words or phrases that are not correct in standard English.( 1m)
1. When he came, I watched a football match on TV.
A B C D
2. When Andrew saw the question, he was knowing the answer immediately.
A B C D
3. Mai has stayed on her uncle's farm for last week.
A B C D
4. I'm looking forward to hear from you .
A B C D
5. They asked me don’t talk during the discussion.
A B C D
6. Would you mind if I ask you a private question?
A B C D
7. They happily looked at their children to play in the yard.
A B C D
8. This is the first time I visited a famous place in Hanoi.
A B C D
9. Our teacher told to us to spend more time at home practicing our pronunciation.
A B C D
10. You shouldn’t let your children playing with matches.
A B C D
V. Give the correct form of the words in parentheses ( 1m)
1. Life is more . . . . . . . ………………………..………… ………… . . now. (comfort)
2. There are many cultural………………..…..between his country and mine. (differ)
3. It is . . . . ………………. . . …………………… to eat much sugar and fat. (health)
4. These medicines can work well with your . . . …………….………... . . . . . (ill)
5. There was no . . . . . ……………….. . for his absence from class yesterday. (explain)
6. Is he sleeping ? - No, he is still……………………………………………. (wake)
7. Every week, there are two………………from Ha Noi to Ho Chi Minh city. (fly)
8. They had an . . . ……………………………………..... Christmas vacation. (enjoy)
9. He is a well- known ………………………………………………………. (photograph)
10. The …………………………...……..she gave last night was marvelous. (perform)
VI. Rewrite the following sentences without changing the meaning. (2ms)
1. They have planted a lot of green trees this year
A lot of green trees………………………………………………………………………...
2. '' I don't behave very well in front of a crowd, '' said Peter.
Peter said that……..………………………………………………………………………
3. The town was farther than we thought.
The town wasn’t as………………………………………………………………………..
4. We spend five hours studying English everyday.
It…………………………………………………………………………………………..
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5. “You had better not eat much sugar.”
She advised me…………………………………………………………………………….
6 . “ Can you wait for me outside the movie theatre ?”
He asked his friend………………………………………………………………………..
7. “ Don’t be silly.” He said to the boy.
He ………………………………………………………..………………………………..
8. We can’t drink the water because it’s too hot.
The water isn’t…………………………………………………………………………….
9. It has been raining for five hours.
It started…………………………………………………………………………………...
10. To help mom at home is a good activity.
It is…………………………..……………………………………………………………
VII. Write a thank- you letter using the words given (1m)
Dear Nhung,
1. Thank you/ much/ the flowers/ you/ send/ while/ I/ be/ hospital.
………………………………………………………………………………………………..
………………………………………………………………………………………………..
2. They/beautiful/ and/ they/ really/ help/ cheer / me/ up.
…………………………………………………………………………..……………………
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3. I/ come out/ hospital/ last Thursday morning.
………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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4. You/ come over/ place/ weekend/ because/ I/ very/ bored/ now?
……………………………………………………………………………………..…………
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5. I/ look forward/see/soon.
……………………………………………………………………………………….……….
Love,
Thao
1…………….. 2……………….3………………….4…………………5…………………...
6……………...7……………….8………………….9………………….10…………………
B. Read the passage and choose the best answers A, B, C or D. ( 0.5 ms)
1. What difficulties did Nam have in learning English in the first year?
A. The pronunciation
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B. The grammar
C. Both pronunciation and grammar
D. The way of improving his pronunciation
2. Who wanted to meet him one afternoon after the lesson?
A. His teacher
B. One of his friends
C. His father
D. His mother
3. Where did Nam and his teacher go after that?
A. to the town library
B. to the school library
C. to the teachers’ room
D. to his house
4. What did the teacher show him then?
A. A glass bookcase
B. An English-English dictionary
C. An English Grammar book
D. Cassettes of pronunciation drills
5. What did he win in the English Speaking Contest one year later?
A. The first prize
B. The second prize
C. The third prize
D. The fourth prize
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H-íng dÉn chÊm thi häc sinh n¨ng khiÕu líp 8 THCS
m«n: TiÕng Anh
I. ( 1m) Mçi c©u ®óng ®-îc 0,1 ®iÓm
C©u 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
§¸p ¸n c b a c a b c c a b
II. ( 1ms ) Mçi ®éng tõ ®óng ®-îc 0,1 ®iÓm
1.was watching 2. came 3. gave 4. have known 5. was working 6. being
laughed 7. doesn’t rain 8. didn’t come 9. are always watching 10. was built
III.(
1,5ms ) Mçi c©u ®óng ®-îc 0,1 ®iÓm
C©u 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
§¸p ¸n b b c a c b b b d c a c a a c
IV. ( 1m) Mçi c©u ®óng ®-îc 0,1 ®iÓm
C©u 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
§¸p ¸n c c d c c b c c a c
V. ( 1m) Mçi tõ ®óng ®-îc 0,1 ®iÓm
1. comfortable 2. differences 3. unhealthy 4. illness 5. explanation
6. awake 7. flights 8. enjoyable 9. photographer 10. perfomance
VI. (2ms ) Mçi c©u ®óng ®-îc 0,2 ®iÓm
1. A lot of green trees have been planted this year
2. Peter said that he didn’t behave very well in front of a crowd.
3. The town wasn’t as near as we thought
4. It takes us five hours to study English everyday
5. She advised me not to eat much sugar.
6. He asked his friend to wait for him outside the movie theater.
7. He told the boy not to be silly.
8. The water isn’t cold enough for us to drink
9. It started raining five hours ago
10. It is a good activity to help mom at home.
VII. (1m ) Mçi c©u ®óng ®-îc 0,2 ®iÓm
1. Thank you very much for the flowers you sent me while I was in the hospital.
2. They were very beautiful and they really helped to cheer me up.
3. I came out of the hospital last Thursday morning.
4. Will you come over to my place on the/ at weekend because I am very bored now?
5. I am looking/ look forward to seeing you soon.
VIII. A (1m ) Mçi tõ ®óng ®-îc 0,2 ®iÓm
1. school 2. was 3. know 4. and 5. of
6.for 7. me 8. improve 9. prize 10. held
B. (0,5ms) Mçi c©u ®óng ®-îc 0,2 ®iÓm
1. C 2. A 3. B 4. D 5. A
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ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI
Tiếng Anh 8
I- Find the word whose underlined part is pronounced diffirent from the
others .
1- a. sun b. fun c. pull d. hunt
2- a. tie b. sit c. bit d. hit
3- a. cave b. have c. slave d. behave
4- a. bull b. pull c. dull d. full
5- a. do b. go c. so d. no
6- a. hotel b. photo c. move d. pagoda
7- a. needed b. visited c. played d. planted
8- a. my b. curly c. library d. lucky
II- Choose A,B,Cor D to complete the following sentences
1- My brother is studying hard ......................... pass the exam.
A. for B. in order to C. so to D. so that
2- We have studied ................... seven o'clock.
A. for B. at C. since D. to
3- He was born in England. English is his .................................
A. mother tongue B. first language
C. foreign language D. A and B are correct
4- It's dangerous .......................... in this river.
A. swim B. to swim C. swimming D. swam
5- ........................... to America yet ?
A. Were you B. Have you ever beenC.Were you been D. Are you
6- The boy was ....................... by the dog
A. bite B. bit C. bited D. bitten
7- My father used ...................... me to school.
A. took B. taking C. to take D. take
8- Would you mind ................... for a few minutes?
A. to wait B. waiting C. wait D. be waiting
III- Complete the sentences, use the correct form of the words in the brackets.
1- Would you mind if I (smoke).................................. ?
2- Surface mail is much (cheap)............................. than airmail.
3- He (live)................................. in this city since 2000.
4- The man (sit).......................... next to me was very nervous.
5- The children (play).................................... when It started to rain.
6- We(learn)................................... French grammar at the moment.
7- Could you give me some (inform)..............................?
8-Mr Hung told me (tell)............................. him the truth.
9- My father can read (good)....................... without glasses.
10- Nam must (do)........................ the homework himself.
IV-Underline and correct the mistake in the sentences
1- They didn't let me to go.
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2- When John is four, he came to London with his parents.
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3- How long have you living here ?
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4- They are going to school by foot.
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5- Do you mind if I smoking in the room ?
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6- His garden isn't as large than mine.
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7- We haven't talked to your sister since a long time.
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8- There are much than eighty stores in the mall.
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9- The toys keeping in the box are worth 30 dollars.
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10- This school is different mine.
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V- Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition.
1- I am interested ....................... reading books.
2- She is tired ........................ living in the city.
3- This restaurant is famous ....................... Chinese food.
4- The ambulance will be there ...................... a bout 5 minutes.
5- Bobby started school ....................... the age of five.
6- I am very keen ......................... music.
7- Na got up late this morning because her alarm clock didn’t go .....................
8- I’m looking forward ........................ seeing in June.
9- Could I help you .................. your bag?
10- They are traveling to the airport......................... a bus.
VI- Complete the passage with the suitable words.
Learning a language is, in some way, like (1) _________ how to fly or play the piano. There (2)
____________ important differences, but there is a very important similarity. It is this: learning how to do
such things needs lots (3) ___________ practice. It is never simply to “know” something. You must be able
to “do” things with what (4) ___________ know. For example, it is not enough simply to read a book on (5)
___________ to fly an aeroplane. A (6) ___________ can give you lots of information about how to fly, but
if only read a book and then try to (7) ____________without a great deal of practice first, you will crash and
kill (8) ____________ .The same is true of (9) ____________the piano. So you think it is enough simply to
read about it? Can you play the piano without having lots of (10) ____________ first?
VII- Read the following passage and choose the item A,B,C or D that best answer each question about it.
Nick Johnson lives with his parents, and his sister. They live in Wembley, in north London. Nick’s mum
is called Sue. She works in a supermarket. His dad is called Jim and he works in a bank. Nick’s sister is called
Tracy. She is nine years old. There is also a dog in the family. His name’s Fred.
1. How many people are there in Nick Johnson’s family?
A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5
2. Where does Nick’ family live?
A. America B. England C. Scotland D. Australia
3. Which does the word “his” in line 4 refer to?
A. Nick’s mother B. Nick’s sister C. Nisk’s cousin D. Nick’s dog
4. What’s Nick’s sister’s name?
A. Sue B. Jim C. Tracy D. Fred
5. Who is Jim?
A. Nick’s father B. Nick’s mother C. Nick’s cousin D. Nick’s sister
6. Which of the following is not TRUE?
A. Nick’s family live in London. B. Nick’s father works in a bank.
C. Nick’s mother works in a supermarket. D. Nick’s sister is five years old.
VIII- Rewite the following sentences so that the seconds have the same meanings as the first ones.
1- The last time I saw her was in 2005.
→ I haven't ..................................................................................................................
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2- He is writing a book on biology.
→ A book on biology .................................................................................................
3- Going swimming in the summer is interesting.
→ It .............................................................................................................................
4- He was punished by his mother
→ His mother...............................................................................................................
5-“Don’t play video games too much, Minh"Mr Ha said.
→ Mr Ha asked ...........................................................................................................
6- Tom is not as tall as Mary.
→ Mary......................................................................................................................
7- How is the weather ?
→What’s................................................................................................................
8-“Please turn down the radio for me,” said my father.
→ My father asked......................................................................................................
9- Many trees are cut down to make paper.
→ They.... ..................................................................................................................
10- She cleaned the house.Then she went to the market.
→ After................. .................................................................................................
IX- Complete the following sentences based on the given cues.
1- How long / it / take you / get / school ?
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2- He / not interested / buy / new / house.
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3- I / play badminton / Nam / when / my friends / come.
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4- I / bored / doing / same thing / day after day.
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5- Marie Curie / born / Poland / 1867
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6- We ought / use/ cloth bags/ instead / reuse/ plastic bags.
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7- We / have / wonderful/ time / moment / SaPa.
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8- Could / give me / information ?
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KEY
I- Find the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others . (2ms)
1- c. 2-a. 3- b. 4-c
5-a 6-c 7-c 8-a
II-Choose A,B,Cor D to complete the following sentences (2ms)
1- B 2- A 3- D 4- B
5- B 6- D 7- C 8- B
III- Complete the sentences, use the correct form of the words in the brackets. (2,5ms)
1- smoked 6-are learning
2- cheaper 7-information
3- has lived 8-to tell
4- sitting 9-well
5-were playing 10- do
IV- Underline and correct the mistake in the sentences. (2,5ms)
1- They didn't let me go.
2- When John was four, he came to London with his parents.
3- How long have you lived here ?
4- They are going to school on foot.
5- Do you mind if I smoke in the room ?
6- His garden isn't as large as mine.
7- We haven't talked to your sister for a long time.
8- There are more than eighty stores in the mall.
9- The toys kept in the box are worth 30 dollars.
10- This school is different from mine.
V- Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition. (2,5ms)
1-in 2- of 3- for 4- in 5- at
6- on 7- off 8- to 9- with 10- for
VI- Complete the passage with the suitable words(2,5ms)
1-learning 2-are 3-of 4-you 5-how
6-book 7-fly 8-yourself 9-playing 10-practice
VII- Read the following passage and choose the item A,B,C or D that best answer each question about it.(1,5ms)
1- C 2-B 3-D
4-C 5-A 6-D
VIII- Rewite the following sentences so that the seconds have the same meanings as the first ones(2,5ms)
1- I have’t seen her since 2005.
2- A book on biology is being written by him.
3- It’s interesting to go swimming in the summer.
4- His mother punished him.
5- Mr Ha asked Minh not to play video game too much.
6- Mary is taller than Tom.
7- What’s weather like ?
8- My father asked me to turn down the radio for him.
9- They cut down many trees to make paper.
10- After she cleaned the house, she went to the market.
IX- Complete the following sentences based on the given cues. (2ms)
1- How long does it take you to get to school ?
2-He is not interested in buying a new house.
3-I was playing badminton with Nam when my friends came.
4- I am / was bored with doing the same thing day after day.
5- Marie Curie was born in Porland in 1867.
6- We ought to use cloth bags instead of reusing plastic bags.
7- We are having a wonderful time at the moment in SaPa.
8- Could you give me some information ?
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PHÒNG GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI HUYỆN
TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút ( không tính thời gian giao đề)
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 04 trang, gồm 08 phần)
Lưu ý: → Thí sinh không sử dụng bất kể tài liệu nào, kể cả từ điển.
→ Thí sinh làm bài trực tiếp vào đề thi, ghi câu trả lời vào các ô cho sẵn ở cuối các phần.
→ Riêng phần trắc nghiệm thí sinh chỉ ghi đáp án A, B, C hoặc D vào ô cho sẵn.
→ Giám thị không giải thích gì thêm.
Giám khảo 2:
PART I - Choose the word A, B, C or D whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
1. A. rubbish B. uniform C. umbrella D. thumb
2. A. appear B. weather C. bread D. headache
3. A. project B. belong C. woman D. concert
4. A. think B. though C. mother D. these
5. A. eraser B. baseball C. suitcase D. waterfall
Choose the word A, B, C or D whose main stress is different from the others in the group.
6. A. pencil B. raincoat C. arrive D. notebook
7. A. enjoyable B. power C. permission D. explore
8. A. photography B. minority C. heroic D. visit
9. A. translation B. difficult C. unluckily D. agree
10. A. Vietnamese B. engineer C. celebration D. product
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
PART II- Choose the best answers to completes each sentence.
1. Hoa __________________ coins and stamps since she was six.
A. was collecting B. has collected C. collected D. will collect
2. His brother is a _________________ boy. He always tells a joke.
A. handsome B. humorous C. sociable D. energetic
3. Do you mind if I __________________ your car to work?
A. drive B. driving C. to drive D. drove
4. They are ____________ that their son won the championship.
A. delighted B. pleasing C. sad D. interesting
5. My sister regretting ___________ Mai’s glasses yesterday.
A. to break B. broken C. breaking D. break
6. Hoa dances more _______________ than her classmates.
A. beauty B. beautiful C. beautifully D. beautify
7. They will hold a meeting in the large room ____________ the morning of next Sunday.
A. in B. on C. at D. of
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8. Minh loves playing chess _____________ his sister enjoys skipping in their free time.
A. when B. because C. while D. during
9. One hundred dollars ______________ an big amount of money for her.
A. is B. are C. were D. is being
10. Don’t overheat the victim _____________ blankets or coats.
A. on B. for C. with D. from
11. We are going to __________ a small plane to Ha Long Bay this weekend.
A. drive B. ride C. take D. give
12. They as well as Mai ___________________ in the field at this time last Sunday.
A. was working B. were working C. has worked D. have worked
13. Thanks _______ Alexander Graham Bell’s invention, I can communicate with each other easily.
A. for B. from C. on D.to
14. We must _________ the environment from the pollution every day.
A. save B. protest C. protect D. waste
15. In our opinion, there are a lot of differences _________ two twins.
A. from B. without C. with D. between
16. If you _______________ your work, let’s play volleyball with them in the garden.
A. finish B. are finishing C. have finished D. will finish
17. Have a picnic with ______________ in the mountain tomorrow.
A. Hanh and I B. Hanh and me C. I and Hanh D. me and Hanh
18. Study is no _____________ restricted to just one location.
A. longer B. long C. longest D. the longest
19. My son was hit _______________ a stick while he was working in the field.
A. by B. with C. without D. out
20. Nam and Manh have played badminton for two hours, but __________ of them are tired.
A. none B. both C. neither D. all
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
16. 17. 18. 19. 20
PART III - Put the correct form of the words:
1. Joanne wants to become a __________ in the future. (science)
2. Many rural areas in Viet Nam have been __________ in the last few years. (urban)
3. The book was so ________ that we didn’t want to read it. (interest)
4. There are a lot of _______________ in the competition. (contest)
5. Linda’s __________ made the party less exciting. (absent)
6. He didn’t win the championship, so he felt very _____________ . (hope)
7. Because of his _________, they failed the exam. (lazy)
8. Vinamilk company has served customers a lot of _____________ recently. (produce)
9. Tet holiday is one of the most important __________ for Vietnamese people. (celebrate)
10. Laura loves all of Vietnamese dishes, _______________ Nem. (special)
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
PART IV - Find and correct a mistake in each sentence:
1. The boy was enough intelligent to solve that problem.
2. The girl helped me with the needlework yesterday is my classmate.
3. They asked their friends not play soccer in the road.
4. Hanh is the same weigh as my sister.
5. It is careless for you to leave your book on the train.
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6. My brother used to going to the movies with our father.
7. Hoa asked me if I could have a picnic with her in the country or not.
8. Most of monkeys both in the forest and in the zoo are interesting in bananas.
9. It takes Nam thirty minutes going to school on foot everyday.
10. Not only Ha but also her friends was present in my fifteenth birthday party.
Your answers:
1. 6.
2. 7.
3. 8.
4. 9.
5. 10.
Part V- Choose the most suitable answer A, B, C, or D to complete the following passage.
Air pollution is caused ________(1) ill health in human beings. In a lot of countries, there are
________(2) limiting the amount of smoke factories can produce although there is not enough _______(3) on
the effects of smoke on the atmosphere. Doctors have ________(4) that air pollution causes ________ (5)
diseases. The gases from the exhausts of cars _______(6) also increased air pollution in most cities. The
________ (7) of petrol produces a poisonous gas, which is often collected in busy streets circled by high
buildings. Children _______(8) in areas where there is a lot of lead in the atmosphere can not think as
________(9) as other children, and are clumsy when they _______(10) their hands.
1. A. from B. on C. over D. of
2. A. laws B. ideas C. problems D. regulations
3. A. news B. article C. information D. newspaper
4. A. agreed B. pointed C. disagreed D. proved
5. A. lung B. heart C. liver D. stomach
6. A. had B. have C. has D. having
7. A. water B. lead C. gas D. exhaust
8. A. lived B. live C. to live D. living
9. A. quick B. slowly C. quickly D. slow
10. A. touch B. use C. handle D. collect
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
PART VI - Read and fill a suitable word in each blanket:
Christmas is always held ________(1) December the twenty fifth every year. Every family in England
decorates a Christmas tree and puts ________(2) in the middle of the living room. And Santa Claus plays an
important _________(3) in this festival. There is a poem to relate him. In 1823, the patron saint of children,
Saint Nicholas appeared in a poem ________(4) A Visit Saint Nicholas. The character in the poem
_______(5) a fat jolly man who wore a _______ (6) suit and gave children ________ (7) on Christmas Eve.
The poem, which was ________(8) by Clement Clarke Moore, an American professor, became popular
__________(9) the USA. Santa Claus is based _______(10) the description of Saint Nicholas in this poem.
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Part VII- Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence.
1. It is over two years since they left their homeland. (They haven’t …………………………)
2. “How many cars are there in front of your house, Mai?” I said (I asked …………………...)
3. No one introduced me to newcomers in the festival. (I ……………………………………..)
4. The food was too bad for the children to eat. (The food was so ……………………………)
5. It’s no use persuading her to join in that activity. (There is no ……………………………..)
6. I am on the fifth page of the essay I am typing. (So far ……………………………………)
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7. The dog keeps stealing my socks. (The dog is ……………………………………………...)
8. Hoa found it easy to translate this poem into French. (Hoa had no ………………………..)
9. Collect all of dirty clothes by 8 o’clock tomorrow morning. (Let all ………………………)
10. Mary is the most graceful girl at school. (No girl …………………………………………..)
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HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM
ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI HUYỆN , LỚP 8, NĂM HỌC 2011 - 2012
PART I –points
1. B 2.A 3.C 4. A 5. D
6. C 7. B 8. D 9. B 10. D
PART II - points
1. B 2. B 3. A 4. A 5. C
6. C 7. B 8. C 9. A 10. C
11. C 12. B 13. D 14. C 15. D
16. C 17. B 18. A 19. B 20. C
PART III –points
1. scientist 2. urbanized 3. uninteresting 4. participation 5. absence
6. hopeless 7. laziness 8. products 9. contestants 10 especially
PART IV – points
1. enough intelligent - intelligent enough 6. going - go
2. helped - helping 7. if - whether
3. play - to play 8. interesting - interested
4. weigh - weight 9. going - to go
5. for - of 10. was - were
Part V – points
1. D 2. A 3. C 4. D 5. A
6. B 7. B 8. D 9. C 10.B
PART VI – points
1. ON 2. IT 3. PART/ROLE 4. CALLED 5. WAS
6. RED 7. PRESENTS 8. WRITTEN 9. WITH 10.ON
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Thêi gian : 150 phót ( Kh«ng kÓ thêi gian giao ®Ò )
Questions:
I. Choose one of word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
1. A. christmas B. character C. school D. church
2. A. traveled B. surprised C. worked D. climbed
3. A. tour B. pour C. your D. course
4. A. towel B. down C. window D. flower
5. A. cook B. food C. too D. pool
II. Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences.
1. His handwriting is terrible. It’s not easy at all ….........what he writes.
A. to see B. to read C. reading D. seeing
2. The city is ……………….on the shore of Lake Michigan.
A. visited B. lied C. laying D.located
3. Kim Tan town is……………….. busier.
A. becoming B. doing C. making D. having
4. The Smiths never go out in the evening, ……………….?
A. do they B. don’t they C. doesn’t he D. does he
5. Ba is strong enough…………….. his father with the work on the farm.
A. helping B. help C. helps D. to help
6. Last week my child …………… to the biggest zoo in town by my wife.
A. took B. were taken C. went D. has gone
7. I tried my. ……………not to laugh, but I couldn’t.
A. good B. well C. best D. better
8. Are you proud…………….your country and its tradition ?
A. about B. on C. of D. for
9. I want to ask my parents ................... some money.
A. from B. for C. with D. about
10. You are very different ........................ your brother.
A. to B. for C. with D. from
11. I am better ........................ English than Nam.
A.than B. with C. at D. for
12. He seldom goes fishing, ...................?
A. doesn't he B. is he C. does he D. isn't he
13. Heavy rains …….the plane for several hours
A. stopped B. prevented C. delayed D. kept
14. You must go to school ……the ages of 5 and 16. it is compulsory.
A. from B.over C.during D.between
15. Sorry to keep you…………
A. wait B. waiting C. to wait D. waited
III. Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets .
1. I‘ve decided (stop) ……………...smoking.
2. I (visit) .........................singapore two years ago.
3. Look at those black clouds. It (rain).
4.We are tired of (work)…………… for low salary.
5. This is the second time you (break)……a cup.
6. (you/do) …………… the homework yet?
7. Mai is in her room. She (play) the guitar.
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8. The teacher said that we should ( not make ) …………… noise in class.
9. Water …………( cover) most of the Earth’s surface.
10. The gate ……………...( lock) at 6.30 p.m everyday.
IV. Read the passage and answer the questions.
It was the first lesson after the summer holidays at a small school in England. The lesson was about the
seasons of the year. “There are four seasons in the year,” said the teacher,
“They are spring, summer, autumn, and winter. In spring, it is warm and every thing begins to grow. In
summer ,It is hot and there are many flowers in the fields and gardens. In autumn, there are many vegetables
and much fruit. Everybody likes to eat fruit. In winter, It is cold and it often rains. Sometimes there is snow
on the ground.”
Here the teacher stopped and looked at one of the pupils “stop talking, Tom,”he said. “Now listen to
me. Can you tell us when is the best time of apples?”
“Yes, sir,” answered Tom. “It is when the farmer is not at home and there is no dog in the garden.”
1. Where did the lesson take place?
…………………………………………………………………………
2. What was the lesson about?
…………………………………………………………………………
3. What did the teacher ask Tom to do?
…………………………………………………………………………
4. What did the teacher asked the class to do?
…………………………………………………………………………
5. Did the teacher say “Stop talking, Tom,”?
…………………………………………………………………………
V. Write the correct form of the words given in capital letters to complete the following sentences.
1. Their children have quite ………………characters. DIFFERENCE
2. My brother bought a new…………..rod yesterday. FISH
3. Mr. Jane runs his business very ………….. SUCCESS
4. I like the city life because there are many kinds of ………. ENTERTAIN
5. The scouts do the……………..work. VOLUNTEER
6. Is there anything……………… on TV tonight? INTEREST
7. What is the correct……………..of this word? PRONOUNCE
8. My uncle often spends his free time doing volunteer work at a local............. ORPHAN
9. Relax for some minutes and you’ll feel more………….. COMFORT
10. In electronics, we learn to repair ...................appliances. HOUSE
VI. There is one mistake in each of the following sentences. Find out and correct it.
1. He has waited there for a quarter past six. (1)……………..
2. Surface mail is many cheaper than air mail. (2)……………..
3. They do their best to keeping the family happy. (3)…………….
4. The armchair is in the living room, among the television and sofa. (4)…………….
5. Tourists usually have a bus to the countryside. (5)……………
VII. Fill in the blank with one suitable word.
Charlie Chaplin was born in a very poor part of London. (1) ………………father was a comedian and
his mother worked (2) ………………a dancer and a singer. Neither of them (3) ………………successful so
the family (4) ……………… very little money. The first time he himself earned (5) ……………… by
dancing and singing, he was only five years old. He did many kinds of jobs, but what he loved best was
working (6) ………………the theatre.
When he (7) ……………… about fifteen, he joined a traveling theatre company and went on trips to
America. On one such tour, (8) ……………… was offered a part in a film, so he went to Hollywood, where
he eventually became both a famous actor (9) ……………… film director.
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He died in Switzerland in 1977, at the (10) ……………… of 88. There is now a statue of him in
Leicester Square, London, the city of his birth and early up-bringing.
VIII. Fill in each blank with one suitable preposition.
1. It’s 2.5 km…………my school………..the movie theatre.
2. I live ………..Xuan Dieu street……….my grandparents
3. She is talking…………her students in the school yard.
4. My new house is different……….my old house.
5. My father is a farmer. He works………..a farm.
6. Does your aunt work ……….the central hospital? – Yes, she is a nurse there.
7. I’m always busy. I must work ………..early morning until night.
8. Mr. Minh is a journalist. He writes ………..Tuoi Tre newspaper.
9. This apartment is suitable………….my family.
10. I often help my parents ………….the housework after school.
IX. Rewrite the following sentences so that the meanings stay the same.
1. She eats more chocolate than I.
I …………………………………………………………….
2. Vinh keeps forgetting his homework.
Vinh is …………………………………………………………….
3. Keeping the environment clean is very important.
It’s………………………………………………………………….
4. No one helped Lan to do the homework.
Lan ………………………………………………………………
5. It’s three years since I last spoke to her.
I haven’t……………………………………………………………
6. Tam doesn’t type as fast as she used to.
Tam used ………………………………………………………….
7. How long is it since you used the car?
When ……………………………………………………………..
8. We started living here 15 years ago.
We have…………………………………………………………...
9. Let’s meet inside the centre ,at the cafe corner?
How……………………………………………………………….
10. Nam is very strong, he can do heavy work.
Nam is strong ………………………………………………………………..
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N¨m häc: 2011 – 2012
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Question I : ( 1,25 marks )
1. D 2. C 3. A 4. C 5. A
Question II : ( 3,75 marks )
1. B 2. D 3. A 4. A 5. D
6. B 7. C 8. C 9. B 10. D
11. C 12. C 13. C 14. D 15. B
Question III : ( 2,5 marks )
1. to stop 2. visited 3. is going to rain 4.working 5. have broken
6. Have you done 7. is playing 8.not make 9. covers 10. is locked
Question IV : ( 1,25 marks )
1.The lesson took place in a small school in England.
2.The lesson was about the seasons of the year.
3.The teacher asked Tom to stop talking.
4.The teacher asked the class to listen to him.
5.Yes ,he did
Question V : ( 2,5 marks )
1. different 6. interesting
2. fishing 7. pronunciation
3. successfully 8. orphanage
4. entertainment 9. comfortable
5. voluntary 10. household
Question VI : ( 1,25 marks )
1.for-since
2.many-much
3.keeping-keep
4. among - between
5. have - take
Question VII : ( 2,5 marks )
1. His 2. as 3. was 4. had 5. money
6. in 7. was 8. he 9. and 10. age
Question VIII: ( 2,5 marks )
1. from - to.
2. on - with
3. to
4. from
5. on
6. in
7. from
8. for
9. for 10. with
Question IX : ( 2,5 marks )
1. I don’t eat as much chocolate as she does.
2.Vinh is always forgetting his homework.
3.It’s very important to keep the inviroment clean.
4.Lan did the homework herself.
5.I haven’t spoken to her for three years.
6.Tam used to type fast.
7.When did you use the car?
8.We have lived here for 15 years.
9.How about meeting inside the center,at the cafe corner.
10. Nam is strong enought to do heavy work.
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ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CẤP HUYỆN 8
ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC
NĂM HỌC: 2013-2014
MÔN: ANH VĂN 8
PART A. PHONETICS
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others in each
group.
1. A. bother B. sunbathe C. cloth D. months
2. A. vegetable B. comfortable C. nature D. moderate
3. A. interest B. selection C. resident D. injection
4. A. concern B. contact C. convenient D. conclude
5. A. promise B. conscious C. religious D. scissors
II. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the other words in each
group.
1. A. pancake B. discount C. wardrobe D. marine
2. A. migrant B. typhoon C. compost D. limestone
3. A. glassware B. refill C. award D. surround
4. A. loudspeaker B. itinerary C. participate D. magnificent
5. A. helicopter B. microware C. memorial D. magically
PART B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I. Choose the best answer from the four choices (A or B, C, D) to complete each of the following
sentences.
1. Bob hasn’t _________up his mind yet.
A. made B. gone C. used to D. found
2. Everyone has to follow this way to get into the fair, _________?
A. do they B. don’t they C. doesn’t she D. doesn’t
he
3. Would you like me to get you something to drink? - _________.
A. That would be nice B. No, I’m sorry C. That’s too bad D. My pleasure
4. I usually go to work by bus, but _________and then I use my motorbike.
A. again B. once C. now D. ever
5. Of my parents, my father is _________.
A. the stricter B. the strictest C. stricter D. strict
6. "What can I get for you?" - “ _________.”
A. All right B. I'm afraid not C. I hope so D. Yes, please
7. The coat _________on the floor belongs to my brother.
A. lies B. lying C. lain D. is lying
8. Tuan had a bad cut on his arm. It’s _________badly.
A. bleeding B. burning C. coughing D. sneezing
9. Your _________is included in the ticket price.
A. reservation B. vacation C. accommodation D. money
10. The beans are roasted to _________the chocolate favor.
A. carry out B. bring out C. carry into D. bring into
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11. The computer is _________guarantee so the company should do something with it.
A. with B. on C. for D. under
12. Nowadays many students can get a _________without being on campus.
A. diploma B. card C. degree D. license
13. “I think computers are useful.” - “ _________.”
A. I’m not agree B. So do I C. I disagree too D. So are they
14. Vietnam is a _________country.
A. rubber-exported B. exporting-rubber C. exported-rubber D. rubber-exporting
15. Are you free to _________for dinner this evening?
A. come over B. go over C. come across D. go across
II. Choose the underlined words or phrases (A, B, C or D) that are incorrect in standard English.
1. Be careful when you cross a busy street. Look out with cars and trucks.
A B C D
2. Is she accustomed to doing her homework by her?
A B C D
3. We have sung together ever when I was a small child.
A B C D
4. My father’s car is the same color like my uncle’s car.
A B C D
5. I went to every play at the local theater so far this year.
A B C D
III. Give the correct form of the words in CAPITAL to complete the sentences.
1. The _________are scheduled to take off at 15.00 and 15.30. FLY
2. She’d rather have a job involving creative work or _________skills. ART
3. It is _________to drink alcohol and drive. RESPONSIBLE
4. We received a lot of _________from our teacher. ENCOURAGE
5. With all the modern facilities, doing housework is still very _________. CONSUME
6. I know all the boys who live in my . NEIGHBOR
7. People in the countryside is . FRIEND
8. Taxi drivers have to have a very good on the street names. KOWN
9. During his the family lived in Cornwall. CHILD
10. Do you kown the of S.T Paul’s Cathedral? HIGH
IV. Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1. Can’t you see that I am busy (write) ____________?
2. I lit the fire at 7.00 and it (burn) ____________brightly when Jack came in at 8.00.
3. The money (steal) ____________in the robbery was never found.
4. At this time next month, they (work) ____________in Ho Chi Minh City.
5. She locked the door so as (not disturb) ____________.
PART C. READING
I. Choose the correct answer from the four options marked A, B, C or D to complete each of
the numbered blanks in the following passage.
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Everyone wants to reduce pollution. But the pollution problem is as complicated (1)
__________it is serious. It is complicated because much (2) __________is caused by things
that benefit people. For example, exhaust (3) _________automobiles causes a large
percentage of all air pollution. (4)_________ the automobiles provide transportation for
millions of people. Factories (5) __________much of the material which pollutes air and
water, but factories give employment to a large number of people.
Thus, to (6) __________or greatly reduce pollution immediately, people would have to stop
using many things that benefit them. Most of the people do not want to do that, of course. But
pollution can be (7) __________reduced in several ways. (8) _______and engineers can
work to find ways to lessen the (9)__________of pollution that such things as automobiles
and factories cause. Governments can pass and enforce laws that require businesses and
individuals to stop, or cut (10)__________on certain polluting activities.
1. A. for B. as C. because D. since
2. A. polluter B. pollutant C. polluting D. pollution
3. A. in B. at C. from D. for
4. A. Therefore B. However C. Moreover D. But
5. A. discharge B. offer C. emit D. dissolve
6. A. cause B. end C. increase D. pause
7. A. increasingly B. hopelessly C. gradually D. dangerously
8. A. Scientists B. Doctors C. Lecturers D. Botanists
9. A. number B. figures C. numbers D. amount
10. A. up B. off C. down D. into
II. Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct option marked A, B, C or D to
answer the questions.
They called New York “the Big Apple”. Maybe it is not exactly like an apple, it’s certainly
very big. There are too many people, that’s the problem. The streets are always full of cars and
trucks, you can never find a place to park.
If you have enough money, you can take a taxi. New York cabs are yellow. They look all the
same. But the drivers are very different. Some were born and raised in New York, but many are
newcomers to the United States. A few drive slowly, but most go very fast. Cab driving is a difficult
job. It can be dangerous, too. Thieves often try to steal the drivers’ money. Drivers sometimes get
hurt.
If you don’t want to take a taxi, you can go by bus or you can take the subway. The subway is
quick and it’s cheap, but parts of it are old and dirty. Lights don’t always work and there is often fire
on the track. On some subway lines, there are new, clean, silver trains. But you can’t see the color of
the old trains easily. There is too much dirt and too many graffiti, inside and outside.
1. What is the problem in New York? - __________.
A. It has too many apples B. It is too big
C. It looked like an apple D. It is too crowded
2. What does a cab mean?
A. a truck B. a bus C. a taxi D. a driver
3. Cab drivers in New York __________.
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A. can be dangerous B. look the same
C. can be attacked by thieves D. were all born in New York
4. The world “track” can best be replaced by __________.
A. roadway B. station C. light bulb D. train
5. Subways in New York __________.
A. have no lights B. are quick but dirty
C. are clothes D. often cause fires
III. Fill in the blank with one suitable word.
Charlie Chaplin was born in a very poor part of London. (1) ………………father was a
comedian and his mother worked (2) ………………a dancer and a singer. Neither of them
(3) ………………successful so the family (4) ……………… very little money. The first
time he himself earned (5) ……………… by dancing and singing, he was only five years
old. He did many kinds of jobs, but what he loved best was working (6) ………………the
theatre.
When he (7) ……………… about fifteen, he joined a traveling theatre company and went
on trips to America. On one such tour, (8) ……………… was offered a part in a film, so he
went to Hollywood, where he eventually became both a famous actor (9) ……………… film
director.
He died in Switzerland in 1977, at the (10) ……………… of 88. There is now a statue of
him in Leicester Square, London, the city of his birth and early up-bringing.
IV. Fill in each blank with one suitable preposition.
1. It’s 2.5 km…………my school………..the movie theater.
2. I live ……….. Xuan Dieu street……….my grandparents
3. She is talking…………her students in the school yard.
4. My new house is different……….my old house.
5. My father is a farmer. He works………..a farm.
6. Does your aunt work ……….the central hospital? – Yes, she is a nurse there.
7. I’m always busy. I must work ………..early morning until night.
8. Mr. Minh is a journalist. He writes ………..Tuoi Tre newspaper.
9. This apartment is suitable………….my family.
10. I often help my parents ………….the housework after school.
PART D. WRITING
I. Write the sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the original one.
1. Why do you come home late?
→ What ……………………………………
2. It is common knowledge that he has been in prison several times.
→ He is known ……………………………
3. She cannot get into the habit of studying every evening.
→ She cannot be ………………………
4. We have not visited the museum before.
→ This is ……………………………………………………………………………………
5. Immediately after his arrival, things went wrong.
→ No sooner ………………………………………………………………….
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6. Tam doesn’t type as fast as she used to.
→Tam used …………………………………………
7. How long is it since you used the car?
→When …………………………………………………………
8. We started living here 15 years ago.
→We have…………………………………………
9. Let’s meet inside the center, at the cafe corner?
→How……………………………………………
10. Nam is very strong, he can do heavy work.
→Nam is strong …………………………………………………
II. Use the following set of words and phrases to complete the following sentences. You can
put additional words and make any changes necessary.
1. Last night / cashier / force / hand / money / by / robber.
→ ………………………………………
2. 1897 /when Jack London / 21 / year / old / gold / discover / Alaska.
→ …………………………………………………………………………………………
3. If / Peter / wake / earlier / not / miss / train.
→...……………………………………………………………………………
4. This / be / good / computer / I / ever / use.
→………...……………………………………………………………………………
5. I / ask / Mary / if she/ come / Sydney/ Australia.
→ ..................................................................................................................................
III. Do you think bicycles are the best means of transport in Vietnam?
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HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM
PART B (10 điểm)
I.(5) 1C 2C 3A 4B 5D
II.(5) 1D 2B 3A 4A 5C
PART C (30 điểm)
I.(15) 1A 2B 3A 4C 5C 6D 7B 8A 9C 10B
11D 12C 13B 14D 15A
II. (5) 1C 2D 3B 4C 5A
III. (5) 1. Flights 2. artistic 3. irresponsible 4. Encouragement 5.time-
consuming
6. neighborhood 7. friendly 8. knowledge 9. childhood 10. height
IV. (5) 1. writing 2.was burning 3. Stolen 4. will be working 5. not to be
disturbed
PART D (30 điểm)
I. (10) 1B 2D 3C 4D 5A 6B 7C 8A 9D 10C
II. (10) 1D 2C 3C 4A 5B
II. (10) 1. in 2. were 3. see 4. which 5. about
6. Cambodia 7. built 8. to 9. centuries 10. moved
PART E (20 điểm)
I. (5) 1. What is the reason of your coming home late?
2. He is known to have been in prison several times.
3. She cannot be used to studying evening.
4. This is the first time (that) we have visited the museum.
5. No sooner had he arrived than things went wrong.
6. Tam used to type fast.
7. When did you use the car?
8. We have lived here for 15 years.
9. How about meeting inside the center, at the cafe corner.
10. Nam is strong enough to do heavy work.
II. (5) 1. Last night, the cashier was forced to hand over the money by the robber.
2. In 1897, when Jack London was 21 years old, gold was discovered in Alaska.
3. If Peter had woken up earlier, he would not have missed the train.
4. This is the best computer I have ever used.
5. I asked Mary if she came from Sydney, in Australia.
III. (10) Write a passage (120-140 words) about your opinion about bicycles, the best means
of transport in Vietnam. The candidate’s paragraph should include the following
points:
- (2) Organization: Introduction- body- ending- linking words…
- (6) Content: should be clear, logical and creative with explanations…
- (2) Language skills: should be free of grammatical and spelling errors…
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GOOD LUCK FOR YOU !
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Đề 1:
I/ Chọn từ có phần gạch chân được phát âm khác những từ còn lại bằng cách khoanh tròn chữ cái
A, B, C, hoặc D. (5 đ)
1. A. looked B. watched C. carried D. stopped
2. A. study B. success C. surprise D. sugar
3. A. unite B. underline C. university D. uniform
4. A. danger B. angry C. language D. passage
5. A. character B. children C. teacher D. change
II/ Chọn từ có âm tiết được nhấn khác với các từ còn lại. (5đ)
1. A. realize B. improve C. possible D. comfortable
2. A. important B. especially C. prefer D. influence
3. A. general B. opinion C. abroad D. surprise
4. A. comfort B. nation C. apply D. moment
5. A. medical B. advise C. vegetables D. physical
III/ Chọn câu trả lời đúng nhất. Khoanh tròn vào chữ cái A,B,C, hoặc D. (15đ)
1. Are you interested...........playing badminton after class?
A. in B. with C. on D. for
2. " What.........going to Hanoi tomorrow? "
A. to B. in C. about D. for
3. Hoa works very..........so she always gets good marks.
A. badly B. good C. hardly D. hard
4. The building was built .........1962 and 1969.
A. between B. from C. since D. for
5. This school..........in 1997
A. built B. is built C. was built D. has built
6. Of all my friends, Hoa is.............
A. the tallest B. the most tallest C. taller D. more taller
7. Would you mind if I……………a photo ?
A. take B. took C. would takeD. am going to take
8. Last week I ……………my children to the biggest zoo in town.
A. got B. brought C. fetch D. took
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9. Are you proud…………….your country and its tradition ?
A. about B. on C. of D. for
10. Do you collect stamps or other things ? - Yes, I am a stamp………….
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5. Ha Long Bay is recognized _____________ UNESCO as a World Heritage Site
6. They have a meeting ___________ 6.30 and 9.30.
7. My mother often picks me ___________ from the school.
8. I’m going to invite my friends to come over ___________ dinner tonight.
9. Next summer, my family will have a vacation __________ Thailand and stay there ________ one
week.
VI/ Điền đúng dạng của từ được in hoa để hoàn thành câu. (10đ)
1. We have two postal ___________________ a day. (DELIVER)
2. He left the room without ___________________ . (EXPLAIN)
3. Playing tennis is one of his favorite ______________ . (ACT)
4. We started our trip on a beautiful ______________ morning. (SUN)
5. They left the house in a __________________ mess. (FRIGHT)
6. He said “ Good morning” in a most ______________ way. (FRIEND)
7. There is no easy ______________ to this problem. (SOLVE)
8. He always drives more ________________ at night. (CARE)
9. Does this _______________ suit you? (ARRANGE)
10. He is a very _________________ carpenter. (SKILL)
VII/Gạch chân lỗi sai ở mỗi dòng trong đoạn văn sau rồi sửa sang bên (như ví dụ).(10đ)
Example: 0. I haven’t saw you for two month 0/ seen
Nam is a student. This year he had a very interested summer 1/ ___________
holiday. He traveled, with him classmates, to a mountainous area 2/ ___________
in Hoa Binh province. They gone there to help make a road 3/ ___________
through a forest among two villages. “ It was very difficult 4/ ___________
because there had no water to drink and no shops where we 5/ ___________
could bought food,”said Nam. “ It was very cold and wet 6/ ___________
in the mountains. It is one of the wetter places in the country.” 7/ ___________
Nam stayed in the mountains since six weeks. It was hard work, 8/ ___________
But he says it was the best thing he has ever did. He is hoping 9/ ___________
to return next year to do any more work there 10/ __________
VIII/ Điền 01 từ vào chỗ trống để hoàn thành đoạn văn sau : (10đ)
Learning a language is, in some way, like (1) __________________ how to fly or play the piano.
There (2) _________________ important differences, but there is a very important similarity. It is
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this: learning how to do such things needs lots (3) ___________ practice. It is never simply to
“know” something. You must be able to “do” things with what (4) ___________ know. For example,
it is not enough simply to read a book on (5) ______________ to fly an aeroplane. A (6)
___________ can give you lots of information about how to fly, but if only read a book and then try
to (7) _____________ without a great deal of practice first, you will crash and kill (8) ____________
. The same is true of (9) ______________ the piano. So you think it is enough simply to read about
it? Can you play the piano without having lots of (10) _________________ first?
IX/ Ghép hai câu làm một, dùng từ gợi ý. (5đ)
1. Minh does morning exercises regularly. He wants to be healthy ( so as to )
…………………………………………………………………………………………..
2. I’m learning English. I want to read book in English. (in order to)
………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. She said nothing . She didn’t want to make him angry (so as to)
…………………………………………………………………………………………
4.The man was taken to the local hospital. He was injured in the accident. (past participle)
…………………………………………………………………………………………..
5. The musician is internationally famous. He appeared in the concert last night. (present participle)
………………………………………………………………………………………….
X/ Dùng từ gợi ý viết lại các câu sau sao cho nghĩa của câu không thay đổi. (10)
1. Keeping the environment clean is very important.
- It’s ……………………………………………………………………………..
2. They will show the time machine to the public when they finish it.
- The time machine ……………………………………………………………………..
3. He was delighted to receive his aunt’s letter.
- He was delighted that ………………………………………………………………..
4. Old car tires are recycled to make shoes and sandals.
- People ………………………………………………………………………………..
5. I’m very sad that I wasn’t accepted in that group.
- I’m very sad not …………………………………………………………………….
6. It’s three years since I last spoke to her.
- I haven’t ………………………………………………………………………………
7. Tam doesn’t type as fast as she used to.
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- Tam used ……………………………………………………………………………..
8. “ Please turn down the radio for me”, said my father.
- My father asked ………………………………………………………………………
9. Lan will be fifteen next week.
- It is Lan’s ……………………………………………………………………………..
10. How long is it since you used the pen?
- When ………………………………………………………………………….?
XI/ Sắp xếp các từ sau thành câu hoàn chỉnh. (10đ)
1. stamps / a child / Minh / since / collected / was / has / he.
- ………………………………………………………………………………………
2. tomorrow / can / not / we / somewhere / I / so / working / go / am.
- ………………………………………………………………………………………
3. back / in / months / England / going / two / are / to / they.
- ………………………………………………………………………………………
4. information / entertainment / also / is / TV / only / but / not / bringing .
- ………………………………………………………………………………………
5. struggle / on / always / nature / home / life / at / is / the farm / with / a.
- ………………………………………………………………………………………
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HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM THI
Tổng điểm 100:10 = 10 điểm
I/ 5 điểm – Mỗi câu đúng 1 điểm
1- C 2- D 3- B 4–A 5–A
II/ 5 điểm – Mỗi câu đúng 1 điểm
1–B 2- D 3-A 4- C 5- B
III/ 15 điểm – Mỗi câu đúng 1 điểm
1- A 2–C 3-D 4-A 5–C
6–A 7–B 8–D 9–C 10 – B
11 – A 12 – B 13 – B 14 – D 15 – A
IV/ 10 điểm – Mỗi động từ đúng 1 điểm
1. are carried out 6. have invented
2. working 7. organizing
3. are 8. be developed
4. to invent 9. to consider
5. attempts 10. be wanted
V/ 10 điểm – Mỗi giới từ đúng 1 điểm
1. with 2. off 3. to 4. into 5.by
6. between 7. up 8. for 9. in / for
VI/ 10 điểm – Mỗi từ đúng 1 điểm
1. deliveries 3. activities 5. frightening 7. solution 9. arrangement
2. explanation 4. sunny 6. friendly 8. carefully 10. skillful
VII/ 10 điểm – Mỗi câu đúng 1 điểm
1. interested -> interesting 3. gone -> went 5. had -> was
2. him -> his 4. among -> between 6. bought -> buy
7. wetter -> wettest 9. did -> done
8. since -> for 10. any -> some
VIII/ 10 điểm – Mỗi từ đúng 1 điểm
1. learning 2. are 3. of 4. you 5. how
6. book 7. fly 8. yourself 9. playing 10. practice
IX/ 10 điểm – Mỗi câu đúng 1 điểm
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1. Minh does morning exercises regularly so as to be healthy.
2. I’m learning English in order to read book in English.
3. She said nothing so as not to make him angry.
4. The man injured in the accident was taken to the local hospital.
5. The musician appearing in the concert last night is internationally famous.
X/ 10 điểm – Mỗi câu đúng 1 điểm
1. It’s very inportant to keep the environment clean.
2. The time machine will be shown to the public when it is finished.
3. He was delighted that his aunt sent him a letter.
4. People recycle old car tires to make shoes and sandals.
5. I’m very sad not to be accepted in that group.
6. I haven’t spoken to her for three years.
7. Tam used to type faster than she can/ does now.
8. My father asked me to turn down the radio for him.
9. It’s Lan’s fifteenth birthday next week.
10. When did you use the pen?
XI/ 10 điểm – Mỗi câu đúng 2 điểm
1. Minh has collected stamps since he was a child.
2. I am not working tomorrow so we can go somewhere.
3. They are going back to England in two months.
4. TV bringing not only information but also entertainment.
5. At home on the farm life is always a struggle with nature.
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ĐỀ 02
I/ Chọn từ gạch chân có cách phát âm khác
1. A. looked B. watched C. carried D. stopped
2. A. unite B. underline C. university D. uniform
3. A. danger B. angry C. language D. passage
4. A. character B. children C. teacher D. change
5. A. look B. cook C. book D. roof
6. A. school B. chemist C. machine D. ache
7. A. hard B. who C. honest D. house
8. A. passed B. danced C. lived D. walked
II/ Chọn đáp án đúng
1. Are you interested...........playing badminton after class?
A. in B. with C. on D. for
2. " What.........going to Hanoi tomorrow? "
A. to B. in C. about D. for
3. Hoa works very..........so she always gets good marks.
A. badly B. good C. hardly D. hard
4. This school..........in 1997
A. built B. is built C. was built D. has built
5. Of all my friends, Hoa is.............
A. the tallest B. the most tallest. C. taller D. more taller
6. Would you mind if I……………a photo ?
A. take B. took C. would take D. am going to take
7. Do you collect stamps or other things ? - Yes, I am a stamp………….
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A. alike B. as C. like D. to
III/ Chia động từ trong ngoặc.
A friend of mine, Judith Nelso 1.(presently work) in the international sales division at an electronic
firm. She 2.(just return) from a trip to Japan. She 3.(ask) 4.(go) to Japan because she can speak
Japanese. When she 5.(be) a business student at Boston University, she 6.(study) Japanese for four
years. She 7.(never have) the opportunity to use her Japanese until she 8.(go) to Tokyo last year.
While she was there, she 9.(speak) Japanese everyday and 10.(enjoy) every minute of it.
* Your answer:
1. ………………………. 6. ……………………………
2………………………… 7. …………………………..
3. ………………………. 8. ……………………………
4………………………… 9. …………………………….
5. ………………………. 10. ……………………………
IV/ Chọn True cho câu đúng, False cho câu sai.
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through a forest among two villages. “ It was very difficult 4/ ___________
because there had no water to drink and no shops where we 5/ ___________
could bought food,”said Nam. “ It was very cold and wet 6/ ___________
in the mountains. It is one of the wetter places in the country.” 7/ ___________
Nam stayed in the mountains since six weeks. It was hard work, 8/ ___________
But he says it was the best thing he has ever did. He is hoping 9/ ___________
to return next year to do any more work there. 10/ __________
VIII/ Dùng từ gợi ý viết thành câu hoàn chỉnh.
1. Keeping the environment clean is very important.
-> It’s …………………………………………………………………………………..
2. They will show the time machine to the public when they finish it.
-> The time machine ……………………………………………………………….…..
3. They have given her a bunch of flowers.
-> A bunch of ..................................................................................................................
4. Old car tires are recycled to make shoes and sandals.
-> People ………………………………………………………………………………
5. This textbook has sixteen units.
-> There are ……………………………………………………………………………
6. It’s three years since I last spoke to her.
-> I haven’t ……………………………………………………………………………
7. Tam doesn’t type as fast as she used to.
-> Tam used …………………………………………………………………………..
8. “ Please turn down the radio for me, ” said my father.
-> My father asked ……………………………………………………………………
9. Lan will be fifteen next week.
-> It is Lan’s …………………………………………………………………………..
10. How long is it since you used the pen?
-> When ………………………………………………………..……….…………….?
IX/ Sắp xếp những từ dưới đây thành câu hoàn chỉnh.
1. stamps / a child / Minh / since / collected / was / has / he.
-> …………………………………………………………………………………….
2. tomorrow / can / not / we / somewhere / I / so / working / go / am.
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-> ……………………………………………………………………………………..
3. back / in / months / England / going / two / are / to / they.
-> ……………………………………………………………………………………..
4. information / entertainment / also / is / TV / only / but / not / bringing .
-> ……………………………………………………………………………………..
5. struggle / on / always / nature / home / life / at / is / the farm / with / a.
-> …………………………………………………………………………………….
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HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM THI
I: 8 x 0.25 = 2.0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
C B A A D C C C
II: 10 x 0.25 = 2.5
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
A C D C A B B A B B
III: 10 x 0.25 = 2.5
1. is ... working 2. has...returned 3. was asked 4. to go 5. was
6. studied 7. had never had 8. went 9. spoke 10. enjoyed
IV: 4 x 0.25 = 1.0
1 2 3 4
T F F F
V: 8 x 0.25 = 2.0
1. deliveries 3. activities 5. friendly 7. skillful
2. explanation 4. sunny 6. carefully 8. uncomfortable
VI: 10 x 0.25 = 2.5
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
was to very/as when up garden with that in more
VII: 10 x 0.25 = 2.5
1. interested -> interesting 6. bought -> buy
2. him -> his 7. wetter -> wettest
3. gone -> went 8. since -> for
4. among -> between 9. did -> done
5. had -> was 10. any -> some
VIII: 10 x 0.25 = 2.5
1. It’s very important to keep the environment clean.
2. The time machine will be shown to the public when it is finished.
3. A bunch of flowers have been given to her (by them)
4. People recycle old car tires to make shoes and sandals.
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5. There are sixteen units in this textbook.
6. I haven’t spoken to her for three years.
7. Tam used to type faster than she can/ does now.
8. My father asked me to turn down the radio for him.
9. It’s Lan’s fifteenth birthday next week.
10. When did you use the pen?
IX: 5 x 0.5 = 2.5
1. Minh has collected stamps since he was a child.
2. I am not working tomorrow so we can go somewhere.
3. They are going back to England in two months.
4. TV is bringing not only information but also entertainment.
5. At home on the farm life is always a struggle with nature.
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ENGLISH PRACTICE 1
A. PHONETICS
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others
1. A. switch B. stomach C. champion D. catch
2. A. cloths B. improves C. lakes D. communicates
3. A. castle B. whistle C. hostel D. listen
4. A. change B. hungry C. angry D. single
5. A. ancient B. face C. page D. angle
II. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others
1. A. industry B. tornado C. natural D. injury
2. A. geography B. electronic C. scientific D. preparation
3. A. patient B. humour C. deny D. friendly
4. A. worried B. reserved C. polite D. arrive
5. A. mathematics B. economics C. politics D. automatics
B. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY
I. Choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the blank spaces.
1. ___________ from John, all the students said they would go.
A. Except B. Only C. Apart D. Separate
2. If you work for us, you’ll get somewhere to live _____ free.
A. for B. at C. out D. of
3. The new manager explained to the staff that she hoped to _____ new procedures to save time and money.
A. manufacture B. establish C. control D. restore
4. They took pride _______ being the best players of the school.
A. in B. with C. on D. for
5. She’d prefer to go out ________ home.
A. than to stay B. than staying C. rather than staying D. rather than stay
6. They received _______ advice from their parents that they became successful.
A. so good B. such a good C. so good an D. such good
7. Have you got a car ________ ?
A. of your own B. of yourself C. of you D. of your
8. There is a fault at our television station. Please do not ______ your television set.
A. change B. adjust C. repair D. switch
9. If you want to attend the course, you must pass the ................... examination.
A. write B. written C. wrote D. writing
10. Either Peter and his brothers _______ the keys to the car.
A. has been taken B. has taken C. have taken D. have been taken
11. We can tell you that we often have a friendly _______ in our class.
A. atmosphere B. air C. matter D. impression
12. These clothes are fashionable and _______ . Do you agree with me?
A. only B. merely C. unique D. uniquely
13. He _______ to have a very big fortune and a beautiful wife.
A. rumors B. rumored C. has rumored D. was rumored
14. Did you use to do a _______ when you were at the university.
A. full-time job B. part-time C. full-time D. part-time job
15. My house is just _______ . I live in the nearby neighborhood.
A. near here B. near to C. near by D. near from
II. Complete the passage below using the correct forms of the words in brackets.
People are becoming more security conscious these days. Crimes like burglary and (1.THIEF)_________ are
definitely on the increase. One of the most (2. PAIN) _________ experiences a home (3.OWN) _________ can
have is to arrive home and find that his or her (4. VALUE) _________ havedisappeared, because a window
had (5. ACCIDENT) _________been left open. What can we do to protectourselves? The most important piece
of (6. ADVISORY) _________ is to make sure that your (7. INSURE)________ coverage is up to date. Another (8.
SENSE) ________ thing to do is to go along to your localpolice station, where they will be more than willing
to make (9. SUGGEST) _________ on (10. RELY)_________ ways of safeguarding your property.
III. Identify the errors in the following sentences and correct them.
1/ We won't mind your (A) being late – (B) beside, it's (C) hardly your (D) mistake.
2/ (A) The whole report is (B) badly typed. (C) Moreover, it's (D) imaccurate.
3/ I'm not (A) astonish she (B) shouted at us! (C) How would we like (D) to be pushed into a wall?
4/ Nguyen is (A) everything we'd ever (B) want (C) in a man - brilliant, (D) fun and attractive.
5/ They just hope (A) that the money (B) goes to those (C) who are mainly in (D) needs.
6/ A doctor (A) with profession, this is his first (B) pleasure trip (C) into writing (D) for the theatre.
7/ She (A) views her life (B) like a spiritual (C) voyage towards a superior (D) understanding of her
confidence.
8/ Trung was a (A) youthful sailor (B) on his first (C) sea (D) excursion.
9/ The (A) journey guide (B) pointed out the message (C) that runs round (D) the inside of the sports
ground.
10/ (A) Supersonic airplanes can (B) go (C) more fast than (D) the speed of sound.
C. READING
I. Fill ONE suitable word into each of numbered blaks in the passage.
Australia is a big country, but nearly all Australians live near the sea. On hot summer days, you can see
thousands of people at the beach. Many beaches have waves (1)______ are very high.
These large waves are known as surf and the people who ride them are called surfers. Surfing is a skill, and
it needs learning. Don’t (2)______ to be able to surf properly the (3)______ time you try. However, by practising
a few times you will learn (4)______ to do it.
Surfing is not a new sport. Perhaps its origins need explaining. It started hundreds (5)______ years ago in
Hawaii. Men swam (6)______ to sea to catch fish and found they could come back to land very quickly by
riding the waves. These first surfers did not (7)______ a board. They were “body surfers”. Many people
(8)______ do this type of surfing today.
After a while people started to use boards and rode the waves by lying, kneeling or standing (9)______ them.
These first surfboards were made of wood and the water made them rot after a while. Today, surfboards
are made of plastic or fibreglass (10)______.
II. Read the following passage and choose the correct answer.
The search for alternative sources of energy has led in various directions. Many communities are burning
garbage and other biological waste products to produce electricity. Converting waste products to gases or
oil is also an efficient way to dispose of waste.
Experimental work is being done to derive synthetic fuels from coal, oil shale and coal tars. But to date, that
process has proven expensive. Other experiments are underway to harness - power with giant windmills.
Geothermal power, heat from the earth, is also being tested.
Some experts expect utility companies to revive hydroelectric power derived from streams and rivers. Fifty
years ago hydroelectric power provided one third of the electricity used in the United States, but today it
supplies only four percent. The oceans are another potential source of energy. Scientists are studying ways
to convert the energy of ocean currents, tides, and waves to electricity. Experiments are also underway to
make use of the temperature differences in ocean water to produce energy.
1. Which is the best title of the passage?
A. Efficient Ways of Disposing of Waste B. The Use of Water Productions for Energy
C. The Search for Alternative Sources of Energy D. New Discoveries in Geothermal Power
2. In the second paragraph, the phrase “synthetic fuels” could best be replaced by which of the following?
A. Biological fuels B. Low burning fuels C. Fast burning fuels D. Artificial made fuels
3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as an alternative source of energy?
A. Burning of garbage B. Geothermal power C. Synthetic fuels D. Electricity
4. According to the author, the impracticability of using coal, oil shale and coal tars as sources of energy is
due to ___________ .
A. their being time consuming B. their being money consuming
C. the scarcity of sources D. the lack of technology their being money consuming
5. The word “it” in the last paragrph refers to ____.
A. alternative source B. the United States C. hydroelectric power D. Electricity
6. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?
A. Hydroelectric power will be the main source of energy
B. Synthetic fuels will be the principal source of alternative energy
C. Alternative energy will come from a variety of sources
D. All alterenative production of energy will be delivered from water.
III. Choose the correct letter A, B, C or D that best fits the blank in the passage.
Speech is one of the most important (1)___ of communicating .It consists of far more than just making noises
. To talk and also to (2)____ by other people, we have to speak a language ,that is, we have to use
combinations of (3)____that everyone agrees to stand for a particular object or idea. Communication
wouldbe impossible if everyone made up their own language. Learning a language properly is very( 4)___.
The basic( 5)____of English is not very large, and only about 2,000 words are needed to speak it quite
(6)___.But the more idea you can (7)____ the more precise you can be about their exact meaning. Words are
the (8)____thing we use in communicating what we want to say. The way we( 9)____the words is also very
important. Our tone of voice can express many emotions and ( 10)____whether we are pleased or angry, for
instance.
1. A. reason B. tests C. ways D. rules
2. A. be spoken B. be examined C. be understood D. be talked
3. A. systems B. sounds C. languages D. talks
4. A. easy B. important C. simple D. expensive
5. A. grammar B. word C. vocabulary D. structure
6. A. fluent B. good C. well D. perfect
7. A. need B. grow C. express D. pass
8. A. main B. certain C. full D. most
9. A. talk B. say C. pass D. send
10. A. show B. ask C. understand D. know
IV. In the following text, six sentences or parts of sentences have been removed. Above the extract you
will find the six removed sentences PLUS one sentence which doesn't fit. Choose from the sentences (A-
G) the one which fits each gap (1-6). Remember, there is one extra sentence you do not need to use.
Write the correct letter in the box.
Choose from the following sentences to fill the spaces in the text. There is ONE extra.
A. Using a microwave for cooking a large food mass is difficult due to limited penetration of microwaves.
B. This can be overcome by leaving the food to stand for a few minutes when cooking is completed.
C. It is advised that the water should be poured slowly into another container that already contains the
powder.
D. In this way, buying a microwave oven with a turntable ensure the food is cooked throughout.
E. Conversely the microwaves do not heat glass, ceramic and plastic containers.
F. If the microwaves are not absorbed inside the oven, the oven can be damaged by electrical arcs and
overheating of the microwave source.
G. When water in that state is disturbed, it can suddenly and unexpectedly boil violently.
MICROWAVING
Microwaving is a method of cooking where food is bombarded by microwaves, usually within an appliance
called a microwave oven which excite the water, fat and sugar molecules, thereby heating (cooking) both
the outside and center of the food at the same time. (1)…………………
(A common myth is that a microwave oven cooks from the center of the food outward. This appears to
happen because heat generated at the surface escapes more readily from the surface of the food into the
surrounding air.) One advantage of microwaving is that small amounts of food can be heated very quickly,
making it useful for reheating leftovers.
The disadvantage is that food which is microwaved does not undergo some of the chemical reactions, such
as browning, which makes the food visually attractive. Primitive microwave ovens often do not cook evenly,
leading to a concern that bacteria easily killed by more traditional cooking methods may survive the quick
cooking time in "cold spots", though the food item as a whole is cooked to a safe average temperature. (2)
……
Some high-end microwave ovens are combined with a convection oven which basically cook the food using
microwave and hot air simultaneously to achieve both the fast cooking time and browning effect.
(3) …………………
However microwave ovens are used in some fast food chains and special microwave bags are available for
cooking fowl or large joints of meat.
Professional chefs generally recommend using microwaves for a limited set of tasks, including: melting fats
(such as butter) and chocolate, cooking grains like oatmeal and grits, cooking rice, thawing frozen meats
and vegetables before cooking by other methods and quickly reheating already-cooked foods.
Using a microwave to boil water is potentially dangerous, due to superheating. In a microwave, water can
be raised quickly to a temperature above the boiling point before major bubbles form, especially if it is
purified and in a very clean glass vessel. (4) …………………
This effect is rare, even for scientists who try to deliberately recreate it, and any seed whatsoever for
boiling is likely to prevent the problem. Boiling water with, for instance, a teabag already in it will prevent
any dangers by providing a seed, as will using a mug that is not perfectly clean.
The risk greatly increases when water has already been boiled once in the same container. This situation
can occur if the user of the oven boiled the water once, forgot about it, then came back later to boil it again.
The first time the water boils, the seed bubbles (microscopic bubbles of air around which larger steam
bubbles grow) are used up and largely eliminated from the water as it cools down. When the water is
heated again, the lack of seed bubbles causes superheating, and a risk of a steam explosion when the water's
surface is disturbed.
Placing something in the water before heating can mostly alleviate this risk. If you are planning to mix
something with the water, say tea or hot chocolate, adding it before heating will insure that the water boils.
Otherwise, placing a wood object, for instance a chopstick, in the water before heating will also work.
Care should be taken when removing heated water from a microwave. Make sure that the hands are
protected from possible liquid boil-over, place the container on a level, heat-proof surface and stir liquid
with a warm spoon. Also, never add powdered substances (such as instant coffee or cocoa mix) to the
container taken from the microwave, due to the addition of all those seed bubbles and the potential for
violent, spontaneous boiling. (5) …………………
Metal objects, such as metal utensils, in a microwave oven can lead to dangerous situations. Metals do not
absorb microwaves effectively. Instead, metals reflect microwaves, thereby preventing the latter from
reaching the food. (6) …………………
Thin metal layers, such as metal foil and mugs with metal trim can melt or burn due to the strong electrical
currents that are generated in metal objects. However, small solid metal objects, such as spoons, in
combination with a large amount of absorbing food or liquid, normally do not lead to problems.
This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Original
Wikipedia article.
D. WRITING
I. Rewrite the following sentences without changing the meaning of the printed sentences.
1. The phone stopped ringing the moment I got down stairs.
→No sooner _______________________________________________
2. He is determined to carry on working when he is 65.
→He has no ________________________________________________
3. He was very sorry that he didn’t see Audrey on her trip to London.
→He greatly ______________________________________________
4. She agreed to go out to dinner with him because she assumed he was not married.
→Had she __________________________________________________
5. Everyone was surprised that the singer had very little money when he died.
→The singer had _____________________________________________
II. Children today are too dependent on computers and electronic entertainment. It would be better
for them to be outside playing sports and taking part in more traditional past times than spending all
day indoors.
Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You should write at least 200 words.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
KEYS – PRACTICE 1
A. PRONUNCIATION (1point)
I. Pronunciation
1. B 2. B 3. C 4. A 5. D
II. Stress
1. B 2. B 3. C 4. A 5. C
B. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (4 points)
I. (1.5 point;0,1point/correct amswer)
1. C 2. A 3. B 4. A 5. D
6. D 7. A 8. B 9. B 10. C
11. A 12. C 13. D 14. D 15. A
II. (1.5 point;0,15point/correct amswer)
1. theft 2. painful 3. owner 4. valuables 5. accidentally
6. advice 7. insurance 8. sensible 9. suggestions 10. reliable
III. (1.5 point;0,1point/correct amswer)
1. (B) beside → 2. (D) imaccurate 3. (A) astonish → 4. (D) fun → funny 5. (D) needs →
besides → inaccurate astonished need
6. (A) with 7. (B) like → as 8. (D) excursion → 9. (A) journey 10. (C) more fast
profession → by voyage guide → tour guide than → faster than
profession
C. READING (3 points)
I. (1 point;0,1point/correct answer)
1. that/which 2. expect 3. first 4. how 5. of
6. out 7. use 8. still 9. on 10. instead
II. (0.6 point;0,1 point/correct answer)
1. C 2. D 3. D 4. B 5. C
6. A
III. (0,8 point/0,08 point/correct answer)
1. C 2. C 3. B 4. B 5. C
6. C 7. C 8. A 9. B 10. A
IV. (0.6 point; 0,1 point/correct answer)
1. E 2. B 3. A 4. G 5. C
6. F
D. WRITING
I. (0.5 point;0.1 point/correct answer)
1. No sooner had I got downstairs than the phone stopped ringing.
2. He has no intention of giving up working/ retiring when he is 65.
3. He greatly regretted not seeing Audrey on her trip to London.
4. Had she known that he was married, she would not have agreed to go out to dinner with him.
5. The singer had very little money (left) when he died, which surprised everybody.
II. Write about the following topic: 1.5 pts
The impression mark is based on the following scheme:
1. Content (50% pts): a provision of all main ideas and details as appropriate
2. Language (25%pts): a variety of vocabulary and structures
3. Presentation(25%pts): coherence, cohesion, and style appropriate to the level of English language
gifted secondary students.
ENGLISH PRACTICE 2
PART I : Phonetics
I) Choose the word A, B, C or D whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the
others.
1. A. heritage B. shortage C. teenage D. luggage
2. A. appear B. weather C. bread D. headache
3. A. oganize B. belong C. woman D. concert
4. A. think B. though C. mother D. these
5. A. eraser B. scale C. suitcase D. waterfall
II) Choose the word A, B, C or D whose main stress is different from the others in the group.
6. A. pencil B. raincoat C. arrive D. notebook
7. A. enjoyable B. power C. permission D. explore
8. A. photography B. minority C. heroic D. visit
9. A. translation B. difficult C. unluckily D. agree
10.A. Vietnamese B. engineer C. celebration D. product
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
PART II: Vocabulary and grammars:
I) Circle best option A,B,C or D to complete the following sentence
1. Hoa __________________ coins and stamps since she was six.
A. was collecting B. has collected C. collected D. will collect
2. His brother is a _________________ boy. He always tells a joke.
A. handsome B. humorous C. sociable D. energetic
3. Do you mind if I __________________ your car to work?
A. drive B. driving C. to drive D. drove
4. They are ____________ that their son won the championship.
A. delighted B. pleasing C. sad D. interesting
5. My sister regretting ___________ Mai’s glasses yesterday.
A. to break B. broken C. breaking D. break
6. Hoa dances more _______________ than her classmates.
A. beauty B. beautiful C. beautifully D. beautify
7. They will hold a meeting in the large room ____________ the morning of next Sunday.
A. in B. on C. at D. of
8. Minh loves playing chess _____________ his sister enjoys skipping in their free time.
A. when B. because C. while D. during
9. One hundred dollars ______________ an big amount of money for her.
A. is B. are C. were D. is being
10. Don’t overheat the victim _____________ blankets or coats.
A. on B. for C. with D. from
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
II) Put the correct form of the words:
1. Joan wants to become a __________ in the future. (science)
2. Many rural areas in Viet Nam have been __________ in the last few years. (urban)
3. The book was so ________ that we didn’t want to read it. (interest)
4. There are a lot of _______________ in the competition. (contest)
5. Linda’s __________ made the party less exciting. (absent)
6. He didn’t win the championship, so he felt very _____________ . (hope)
7. Because of his _________, they failed the exam. (lazy)
8. Vinamilk company has served customers a lot of _____________ recently. (produce)
9. The question isn’t good. It’s ………….. to ask (import).
10. His father soon died of a ……………… heart (break).
Your answers:
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10
III) Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets .
1.His new novel (publish)…………….. in two months .
2. I (visit) .........................Singapore two years ago.
3. Look at those black clouds. It (rain)…………..
4.We are tired of (work)…………… for low salary.
5. This is the second time you (break)……a cup.
Your answers:
1 2 3. 4. 5.
IV) Fill in each blank with one suitable preposition.
1. She is talking…………her students in the school yard.
2. Does your aunt work ……….the central hospital? – Yes, she is a nurse there.
3. Mr. Minh is a journalist. He writes ………..Tuoi Tre newspaper.
4. This apartment is suitable………….my family.
5. I often help my parents ………….the housework after
Your answers:
1 2 3. 4. 5.
PART III: Reading
I) Choose the most suitable answer A, B, C, or D to complete the following passage.
Air pollution is caused ________(1) ill health in human beings. In a lot of countries, there
are ________(2) limiting the amount of smoke factories can produce although there is not
enough _______(3) on the effects of smoke on the atmosphere. Doctors have ________(4) that
air pollution causes ________ (5) diseases. The gases from the exhausts of cars _______(6) also
increased air pollution in most cities. The ________ (7) of petrol produces a poisonous gas,
which is often collected in busy streets circled by high buildings. Children _______(8) in areas
where there is a lot of lead in the atmosphere can not think as ________(9) as other children,
and are clumsy when they _______(10) their hands.
1. A. from B. on C. over D. of
2. A. laws B. ideas C. problems D. regulations
3. A. news B. article C. information D. newspaper
4. A. agreed B. pointed C. disagreed D. proved
5. A. lung B. heart C. liver D. stomach
6. A. had B. have C. has D. having
7. A. water B. lead C. gas D. exhaust
8. A. lived B. live C. to live D. living
9. A. quick B. slowly C. quickly D. slow
10.A. touch B. use C. handle D. collect
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
II)Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence.( 5 x 0,4
= 2 pts)
1. 13 is believed to be an unlucky number..
2. I asked Mai how many cars there were in front of her/his house.
3. I wasn’t introduced to newcomers in the festival.
4. The food was so bad that the children couldn’t eat it.
5. There is no point in persuading her to join in that activity.
III) Traditional Festivals in Vietnam play a very important role in attracting foreign tourists. In
about 150 words write about one of the traditional festivals in Vietnam. (3.0pts)
- Bố cục: Đủ mở bài, thân bài, kết luận (0.5pts)
- Nêu được thời gian, địa điểm, các hoạt động của lễ hội (ít nhất 3 hoạt động) (2.0pt)
- Nêu suy nghĩ của mình về lễ hội, vai trò của lễ hội trong việc thu hút khách du lịch nước
ngoài. (0.5)
ENGLISH PRACTICE 3
SECTION I: GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY
Question 1: Choose the best answers
1. Would you mind my ....................................?
a. smoking b. smoke c. smokes d. smoked
2. I ........................to see you at the meeting. Why didn’t you come?
a. waited b. expected c. thought d. looked
3. All of us were ......................that he came first. He hasn’t been working hard so far.
a. surprising b. to surprise c. to be surprised d. surprised
4. Where is Janet? – She’s out. She said she ......................... back soon.
a. is b. will be c. would be d. came
5. Several people were hurt in the accident but only one ..................to the hospital.
a. has taken b. was taken c. was taking d. are taking
6. The policeman explained to us ...................to get to the airport.
a. how b. how can we c. how we can d. how can
7. I telephoned the station to make ......................of the time of the train.
a. true b. real c. right d. sure
8. The college got some money by selling one of its ...................old pictures.
a. helpful b. usual c. valuable d. useful
9. –“ Pass me that pen, please!” – “.........................”
a. Here you are b. No, it isn’t c. It doesn’t matter d. Yes, please
10. He ....................... in the cafe when she came in.
a. sat b. has sat c. has been sitting d. was sitting
11. It was raining .......................we cancelled the trip to Mount Faber.
a. although b. so c. because d. but
12. How far is it from Ha Noi to Hoa Binh? – It ...................about two hours by bus.
a. takes b. goes c. needs d. wants
13. Everybody was there, including..................Mr. and Mrs. Smith.
a. with b. of c. ___ d. in
14. She hasn’t written to me .......................
a. any longer b. never c. already d. yet
15. Surely David’s not going to drive,........................he?
a. does b. is c. isn’t d. will
Question 2: Match a verb in A with a phrase in B to have a completel phrase.:
A B
0. to drink a. in an urban area
1. to go b. more money
2. to look c. the news
3. to live d. a meeting
4. to provide e. at the station at 5.30
5. to watch f. for suitable jobs in the city
6. to fix g. the countryside to the city
7. to have h. facilities for the people
8. to prefer i. the computer
9. to need j. to the countryside in the weeked
10. to arrive k. a cup of tea
0-k 1-..... 2-..... 3-..... 4-...... 5-..... 6-...... 7-...... 8-...... 9-...... 10 -.......
Question 3: Supply the correct forms of the word in parentheses.
1. Some of the (village)......................................have lived here all their lives.
2. The room still has many of its (origin)...................................features.
3. He doesn’t know the (mean)....................................... of the word.
4. They tried their best to avoid (get)................................into traffic jams at rush hours.
5. She had her hair (wash).................................... and styled.
6. It’s only a short trip. We (be)................................. back in an hour.
7. He spends most of his free time (play)............................... computer games
8. We produce cheaper goods than our (compete)..................................do.
9. He has been (separate) ....................................... from his wife for a year.
10. His father is a (special).....................................in Vietnamese history.
Question 4:Find the word which fits the definition. The first has been done for you.
1. You could keep books on it: ……….bookshelf……..
2. You could keep plates in it: ………………....……….
3. You keep your clothes in it: …………....………….…
4. You can see yourself in it: ……………...……………
5. You get washed in it: ………………........…………..
6. You bite the food with them: .......................................
SECTION II: READING
Question 1. Choose ONE appropriate question in the box to each paragraph below:
Question 2: Fill in the blanks with one suitable word. The first letter has been provided:
Every December millions of Christmas cards go through the post. There are pictures of stars and snow
or Christmas (1) t......................... . In these days it is hard to think of Christmas (2) w......................... Christmas
cards. Yet little over a hundred and fifty years ago there were (3) n.......................... at all. Here is just one story
of the way in which they started.
Some boys of those days who were at boarding schools had to write a special piece of English at
Christmas (4) t......................... . This was sent to their (5) p......................... so that they could see how the boys'
work was during the year.
Young people like to make little (6) d......................... on the paper when they write letters or poems.
These boys were the (7) s.......................... .They used to draw little pictures all (8) r.............................. the writing.
Sometimes they coloured them, and after a time the pictures became more (9) i......................... than the
writing. These were the (10) f......................... Christmas cards.
1. a 2. b 3. d 4. c 5. b 6. a 7. d 8. c 9. a 10. d
1j 2f 3a 4h 5c 6i 7d 8g 9b 10e
Question 4:Find the word which fits the definition. The first has been done for you.
Question 1. Choose ONE appropriate question in the box to each paragraph below :
A3 B5 C1 D6 E4 F2
Question 1: Fill in the blanks with one suitable word. The first letter has been provided: 1.
trees 2. without 3. nothing/ none 4. time 5. parents
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ENGLISH PRACTICE 4
Section 1: Vocabulary, Grammar and Phonetics
II. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
1. "Do you mind if I sit here?" - "I'd rather you (sit)...................... over there."
2. There (be) ………….. no rain here for 6 months.
3. He spoke to me as if he (be) ………… my father.
4. By the time we (stop) …………, we had driven six hundred miles.
5. The price ( become ) ................... more and more expensive these days.
6. Pupils are made (work)……………… hard at this school.
7. It’s ten years since I last (see) ………… her.
8. Don’t forget (lock) ………… the door before going to bed.
9. The pens ( produce ).............. by Thien Long Company are usually cheap and good.
10. The film (begin) ......................at 7.30 or 8.00?
IV. Fill the blanks with the right form of the CAPITAL words provided in the right column
V. Choose the underlined words or phrases that are not corect in standard written English. Find
and correct it
Flood in Dorchester
…… (1) ... six o’clock yesterday evening, the River Thames burst its banks and flooded a wide area.
By nine o’clock the floods had reached the town of Dorchester. The main street was soon …… (2)..... 3 feet
of water. Fire engines arrived quickly to pump away the water, but heavy rain made their job very ………
(3) ..... .
Mrs Rose Willow, a ……… (4)......... nearly 80 years old, and living alone in her cottage, was trapped
upstairs ……… (5)........ three hours. Finally, firemen were able to rescue her with ladders and a small ………
(6).......... “My cat, Tibbles, stayed with me all the time”, said Mrs Willow. “She ……… (7)......... me a lot. She sat
with me so I didn’t feel afraid”.
The rain has finally stopped, the river level is falling and the weather forecast is good, ……… (8)
...........the floods have done a great deal of damage. “Luckily, nobody was …… (9) ......or injured”, Chief Fire
Office Hawkins …… (10) .......reporters, “but it will take a long time to clear up the mess”.
1. A. In B. To C. At D. Until
2. A. over B. under C. through D. between
3. A. easy B. difficult C. quick D. clear
4. A. girl B. man C. lady D. child
5. A. for B. during C. while D. through
6. A. ship B. boat C. car D. bicycle
7. A. worried B. frightened C. bored D. helped
8. A. but B. also C. therefore D. so
9. A. burnt B. cut C. scratched D. drowned
10. A. said B. asked C. told D. spoke
II. Read the text and choose one suitable word to fill in the blank.
Vietnam ...(1)... well on its way to integrate with the world and for that reason emphasis on English language
skills ...(2)... become very essential.
Recently, the City Department of Education and Training ...(3)... to recruit foreign native English speakers
to teach in elementary, middle and ...(4)... schools in Vietnam.
The policy calls for social contributions to improve English language ...(5)... from primary schools to senior
high schools by employing only foreign native English teachers. Each student will chip in VND120,000
($5.8) a month to ...(6)... the $35 an hour salary of the foreign ...(7)... .
Compared ...(8).... traditional English teaching methodology, it is better that thousands of students in the
City have a chance of practicing listening ...(9)... speaking skills with native English speakers, who create a
...(10)...exciting atmosphere in classrooms for students.
Section 3: Writing
I. Rewrite the following sentences using the words provided in such a way that they mean the same
as the original sentences.
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Keys – practice 4
1. A 3. D 5. A 7. B 9. C
2. B 4. A 6. B 8. C 10. D
1. C 3. D 5. B 7. C 9. C
2. B 4. A 6. A 8. D 10. D
III. (1 điểm): Mỗi câu chọn đúng cho 0,1 điểm.
Your answers:
1. C 3. B 5. A 7. D 9. D
2. B 4. C 6. B 8. A 10. C
II. (1 điểm): Mỗi câu chọn đúng cho 0,1 điểm.
1. is 5. teaching 9. and
2. has 6. cover 10. more
3. decided 7. teacher
4. high 8. to
Section 3: Writing (3pts)Rewrite sentences. Mỗi câu viết đúng cho 0,2 điểm.
10. Unless you leave now, you will miss the train.
3. look for / more money / Farmers / when / family / often / other work / their / need / they / for / .
.Farmers often look for other work when they need more money for their family.
II- Choose one word that has a different stress position from the others. Identify your answer by
writing the corresponding word or phrase on your answer paper.
6.A. scissors B. object C. wardrobe D. transmit
7.A. comfortable B. commercial C. generous D. demonstrate
8.A. experiment B. assistant C. sociable D. equipment
9.A. advice B. beauty C. picture D. postcard
10.A. theater B. career C. cinema D. gallery
III- Choose from the four options given (marked A,B,C or D) one best answer to complete each of the
following sentences. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding word or phrase on your
answer paper.
11. David’s school ………….. is very bad this term.
A. report B. period C. day D. semester
12. People go to a …………….. to look at the famous works of art.
A. stadium B. gallery C. theater D. fair
13. I’d like to go ……………. very much.
A. camp B. to camp C. a camp D. camping
14. Hoa is reading short stories …………. Jack London.
A. of B. from C. by D. with
15. John ………….. Susan to go out with him but her parents didn’t let her out.
A. insisted B. suggested C. invited D. helped
16. This book is ……………. that I try to read it from beginning to end at one time.
A. so interesting B. so interested C. such interesting D. too interesting
17. “Let it be” is a famous song ……………. . It is one of the best works by this band.
A. singing by the Beatles B. was sung by the Beatles
C. sung by the Beatles D. sang by the Beatles
18. He ………… the train ticket at home.
A. took B. put C. brought D. left
19. She was ………….. of watching television.
A. interested B. tired C. tiring D. pleased
20. My mother ………….. me that I should wake up earlier.
A. told to B. said C. was told D. said to
21. Our teacher asked us ……………. in class.
A. not to talk B. to not talk C. no talk D. without talking
22. Peter broke his leg when he fell ………….. his bike.
A. in B. on C. off D. of
23. You should …………… your lesson before the examination.
A. read B. look C. revise D. study
24. Hung is …………… do the crossword puzzles.
A. intelligent enough to B. intelligent enough
C. enough intelligent D. enough intelligent to
25. Her math result is …………….. than her English result.
A. bad B. bader C. worse D. well
26. His father is very proud ……………… him.
A. of B. with C. on D. about
27. Yesterday I came …………. your brother when I was going to school.
A. of B. to C. about D. across
28. Students should work …………. to make their parents happy.
A. hard B. hardly C. in hard way D. more hardly
29. Keep all dangerous things out of children’s …………. .
A. hands B. place C. reach D. head
30. When I was young, I used ……………. on a farm.
A. to live B. live C. to living D. living
IV- Supply the correct form of the word in Capital letters for each gap in the following sentences.
Identify your answer by writing the corresponding word or phrase on your answer paper.
31. This coffee is too ................... to drink. heat
32. I can’t tell the …………… between the twins. differ
33. A fairy appeared and…………changed Miss Tam’s rags into beautiful clothes. magic
34. He drove ………… and he had an accident. care
35. I feel so ................. that I’m going to bed. sleep
36. Why was his lecture so .................... ?. bore
37. How many ................. are there in a year in Vietnam ?. celebrate
38. ................. have warned the local people of the disaster. science
V- Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each gap. Identify your answer by
writing the corresponding word or phrase on your answer paper.
These days most people, especially young girls, like(39)…….slim. Our grandparent’s tastes were
different(40)……ours but nowadays(41)……seems to enjoy(42)…….fat people. The only thing(43) ……is
wrong with this is what a(44)…….said to me the other days: “I don’t mind (45)……..these foods if they will
help me(46)………weight but why do they taste so awful ?” The reason(47)…….this is that the manufacturers
have to include a lot of vitamins to satisfy the law, so the only sensible advice I could give my friend was
“Eat normal food, but (48)………less.”
39.A. to looked B. to look C. they look D. look
40.A. from B. of C. as D. with
41.A. anymore B. none C. everyone D. no one
42.A. to look at B. looking C. looking at D. to look
43.A. it B. that C. what D. who
44.A.friend of mine B. my friend C. friend of me D. friend of my
45.A. to eat B. eat C. eating D. the eating
46.A. gain B. put on C. loose D. lose
47.A. of B. why C. for D. that
48.A. eat B. to eat C. eating D. be eating
VI- Read the following passage, then answer questions 50-53. After each question there are four
options marked A,B,C or D. Choose the correct answer by writing down its corresponding letter
A,B,C or D on your answer sheet.
It is five o’clock in the evening when Rene Wagner come home from work. She walks into the living
room and looks at her three children. They are 14,13 and 9 years old. They are watching TV. The living
room is a mess. There are dirty socks on the floor and cookies on the sofa. Games and toys are everywhere.
Rene is angry, “This place is a mess” she tells her children, “I can’t work all day and then do housework all
evening. I’m not going to do housework!” Rene doesn’t do housework. She doesn’t clean or wash dishes.
She doesn’t wash clothes, either. Every evening she sits on the sofa and watches TV.
After two weeks, every plate, fork and glass in the house is dirty. All the children’s clothes are dirty.
Every garbage basket is full. The house is a mess.
Then, one day Rene comes home from work and gets a big surprise. The kitchen is clean. The
children clean the kitchen !
The next day, the living room is clean, and the children are washing their clothes. Rene tells the
children “OK, I’ll do the housework again. But you have to help me.”
Now Rene and her three children do the housework together. Then they all sit on the sofa and watch
TV !
49. When Rene came home from work, she found the house ……………. .
A. clean and dirty B. dirty and tidy C. dirty and untidy D. clean but untidy
50. Rene told her children ………………….. .
A. to do the housework B. she couldn’t do housework
C. not to do housework D. she wouldn’t do housework
51. Two weeks later, the house was ……………… .
A. very clean B. a mess C. tidy D. rather dirty
52. Some days later, the house was clean again because ……………………. .
A. she couldn’t let it that way B. her children did housework.
C. her children didn’t do housework. D. she did housework again.
53. Now Rene does housework again because …………………. .
A. her children help her. B. they can watch TV together.
C. her children wash their clothes. D. her children don’t do it.
VII- Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one.
54. The movie was very bad. I couldn’t see it.
- The movie was not …………………………………………….. .
55. “Shut the door but don’t lock it”, he said to us.
- He told ………………………………………………………. .
56. The garage is going to repair our car next week.
We are going ...................................................................
57. In spite of his intelligence, he doesn’t do well at school.
- Although ……………………………………………………………….. .
58. You must see the headmaster.
- You’ve …………………………………………………………………. .
59.Remember to check your flight numbers.
Don’t ...............................................................................
60.It was such bad news that Helen burst into tears.
The news ........................................................................
VIII- Use the suggested words and phrases to make a full sentence.
61. Those buses / not going / airport / neither / taxis.
.............................................................................................................................................
62. You / not / want / sell / house last year ?
.............................................................................................................................................
63. He / stop / smoke / save / money .
.............................................................................................................................................
64. My brother / not drive / carefully / I.
.............................................................................................................................................
65. It / difficult / prevent / people / park here.
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IX – Write a passage in 200 words about the benefits of doing exercise regularly
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Good luck for you!
Keys – practice 5
I. (2,5 p)
1. A 2. C 3. A 4. C 5. A
II. (2,5 p)
6. B 7. B 8. C 9. A 10. B
III. (10 p)
11. A 16. A 21. A 26. A
12. B 17. C 22. C 27. D
13. D 18. D 23. C 28. A
14. A 19. B 24. A 29. C
15. C 20. D 25. C 30. A
IV. (8 p)
31. hot 32. difference 33. magician 34. carelessly
35. sleepy 36. boring 37. celebrations 38. scientists
V. (10 p)
39. B 40. A 41. C 42. C 43. B
44. A 45. C 46. C 47. A 48. A
VI. (5 p)
49. C 50. D 51. B 52. B 53. A
VII. (7 p)
54. The movie was not good enough to me to see
55. He told us to shut the door but not to lock it
56. We are going to have our car repaired next week.
57. Although he is intelligent, he doesn’t do well at work.
58. You’ve to see the headmaster.
59. Don’t forget to check your flight numbers.
60. The new was so bad that Helen burst into tears.
VIII. (5p)
61. Those buses are not going to the airport and neither are taxis.
62. Didn’t you want to sell the house last year ?
63. He stops smoking to save money
64. My brother doesn’t drive carefully as I do.
65. It is difficult to prevent people from parking here.
ENGLISH PRACTICE 6
SECTION A. PHONETICS
Part I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest.
1. A.other B. leather C. weathy D. brother
2. A. television B. elephant C. section D. Swedish
3. A. explain B. current C. desire D. electric
4. A. threaten B. thread C. seat D. bread
5. A. deaf B. leaf C. meat D. heat
Part II. Choose the word that has a different stress pattern from the others in the group.
1. A. affect B. polutte C. effect D. litter
2. A. cholera B. pollutant C. permanent D. groundwater
3. A. radiation B. political C. historical D. contaminant
4. A. seriously B. measurement C. scientific D. logical
5. A. aquatic B. historic C. physic D. bonical
SECTION B. LEXICO AND GRAMMAR
Part I. Choose the word, phrase or expression which best completes each sentence
1. It’s recommended that we become more concerned …… the environment around us.
A. of B. to C. with D. about
2. Air ……., together littering, is cause many problems in our cities today.
A. pollute B. pollution C. polluted D. polluting
3. On Christmas Eve, most big cities, especially London are .........with coloured lights across the streets
and enormous Christmas trees.
A. decorated B. hang C. put D. made
4. In the United, there are 50 …….and six different time zones across the country.
A. states B. nations C. towns D. show
5. Nowadays you still see the ………men wear kits (skirts) to wedding or other formal occasions.
A. Scot B. Scotland C. Scots D. Scottish.
6. What …… we do to prevent these natural disasters?
A. may B. ought C. should D. be able
7. …….. at someone is usually considered rude.
A. Point B. To point C. To pointing D. Pointing
8. My father shouted at me, …….. made me feel sorrowful.
A. that B. who C. whose D. which
9. I believe that our new manager has the …… to work well in this business environment.
A. inflexible B. flexibly C. flexibility D. flexible
10.“Are Mary and Peter still living in Paris?” - “No, they …….. to NewYork.”
A. are just moved B.had just moved C. have just moved D.will just move
11. ‘What is the …….. of the USA ?’ – ‘The dollars.’
A. current B. population C. territory D. currency
12. We can see many international programs ……………...different channels.
A.in B.at C. on D. of
13. This hat is different ..................... the one I had.
A. for B. to C. from D. at
14. What will happen if the pollution .................. on.?
A. puts B. goes C. keeps D. takes
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15. He said he was afraid this article was .................. date.
A. over B. on C. behind D. out of
16. I had to get up early, ...............I would miss the train.
A. otherwise B. if not C. but D. unless
17. Most young people want to ........more about environmental problems.
A.look after B.find out C.look for D.make out
18. ..................always gives me real pleasure.
A. I arrange flowers B. The flowers are arranged
C. Arranging flowers D. While arranging flowers.
19. Nga had difficulties in bringing the heavy box, and Mai, her friend, offered to help.
Mai : “Need a hand with your heavy box, Nga ?” -Nga : “.....................”
A. I don’t need B. Not at all C. That’s very kind of you D. No, thanks
20. Peter: “ ...............?” Mary: “ Well , I’dlike to see that dress”
A. Do you want anything B. May I help you
C. What would you like D. What do you want to do
Part II. Give the correct form of the words to complete the following sentences
John watched a (1. document) ………………………… on TV last night. It was all about the problems
(2. threaten) ………………………… our environment. He was shocked to find out how little he knew about
(3. globe) ………………………… warning or acid rain. He had heard the term before but he knew (4.
practical) ………………………… nothing about the damage they cause to our planet. He feels he should do
something to be (5. help) …………………………. He would like to join an (6. organize) …………………………,
but he doesn't know which one to join. He has seen so many (7. advertise) ………………………… in
newspapers that he can't make up his mind. However, he believes that it is (8. acceptable)
………………………… not to be environmentally aware and he is (9. hope) ………………………… that one day
everyone will be part of a world movement to save the earth. He was sure that in this time of (10.
technology) ………………………… advances, we find some way to solve the world's problems.
Part III. Identify the mistake in each sentence below by circling the capital letter
1. It was wrong with you to allow a 4 year-old child to walk home alone.
A B C D
2. The Smiths are very proud about that their son always gets high marks in his courses.
A B C D
3. We called the baseball park up to ask that when the game was scheduled to begin that afternoon.
A B C D
4. The American Indians killed the buffalo only when necessity to obtain food, clothing
A B C D
and shelter.
5. Some relatives of mine like staying at their cabin on Lake Omega every summer holidays
A B C D
6. In the United States among 60 percent of the space on the pages of newspapers is reserved
A B C
for advertising.
D
7. Gilbert Newton Lewis, a chemist, helped to develop the modern electron theory of
A B
valence, a theory explains the forces holding atoms together in molecules.
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C D
8. Because of a high birthrate and considered immigration, the United States population
A B
in the late nineteenth century increased tremendously from 31 million in 1860 to 76 million in 1900.
C D
9. For most of their history, especially since the 1860's, New York City has been undergoing major
A B C
ethnic population changes.
D
10. Rocks have forming, wearing away and re-forming ever since the Earth took shape.
A B C D
Part IV. Give the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets. (20 points)
1. The classroom is still very dirty. I don’t think it (1- clean).
2. ( 2- Lie ) on the beach on a sunny day is pleasant.
3. After (3- shout ) for help, she ( 4- take ) off her shoes and (5- jump) in (6- save) him.
4. Once you (7- try) Gloswhite toothpaste, you (8- never use) anything else.
5. (9- Write ) the letter, she put it in an envelope.
6. Each July, George together with his family (10- go) to Spain for holiday.
Your answer:
1. 6.
2. 7.
3. 8.
4. 9.
5. 10.
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unemployment (4)………. those who haven't been to university, and people (5)………. have the right
skills will have a big advantage in the competition for jobs. If you decide to go straight into a job, there
are (6)………. opportunities for training. Getting qualifications will (7)………. you get on more quickly
in many careers, and evening classes allow you to learn (8)………. you earn. Starting work and taking
a break to study when you are older is (9………. possibility. This way, you can save up money for your
student days, as well as (10)………. practical work experience.
1. A. at B. in C. on D. of
2. A. school B. class C. course D. term
3. A. worth B. necessary C. important D. useful
4. A. between B. among C. with D. through
5. A. whom B. which C. who D. whose
6. A. much B. many C. little D. few
7. A. permit B. help C. let D. give
8. A. where B. while C. when D. what
9. A. also B. again C. another D. always
10. A. getting B. making C .taking D. doing
Part III. Read the passage below and choose the best answer A, B, C or D.
THE GREAT HANSHIN EARTHQUAKE
The Great Hanshin earthquake, or the Kobe earthquake as it is more commonly known overseas,
was an earthquake in Japan that measured 7.3 on the Japan Meteorological Agency magnitude scale.
It occurred on January 17th, 1995 at 5:46 a.m. in the southern part of Hyōgo Prefecture, and lasted for
approximately 20 seconds. The epicentre of the earthquake was on the northern end of Awaji Island
near Kobe, a cosmopolitan city of over 1.5 million people. A total of 6,434 people, mainly in the city of
Kobe, lost their lives. Additionally, it caused approximately ten trillion yen in damage. It was the worst
earthquake in Japan since the Great Kantō earthquake in 1923, which claimed 140,000 lives.
1. The word ‘overseas’ in the text is closest in meaning to __________.
A.abroad B.at sea C.by sea
2. The word ‘occurred’ in the text is closest in meaning to __________.
A.ended B.happened C.started
3. It is stated in the passage that the number of deaths in the city of Kobe __________.
A.was greater than that of the Great Kantō earthquake
B.was not as high as in the Great Kantō earthquake
C.exceeded that of any known earthquake
4. The northern end of Awaji Island was the place where __________.
A.the effects of the earthquake were felt most strongly
B.there was no damage to people and property
C.1.5 million people lost their lives
5. We understand from the passage that the Kobe earthquake __________.
A.is internationally known as the Great Hanshin earthquake
B.didn’t cause any damage in the neighbourhood of Kobe
C.is not the deadliest earthquake in the history of Japan.
Your answer:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
SECTION D. WRITING
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Part I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as
the sentence printed before it.
1.The match couldn’t start because of the heavy snow.
->The heavy snow……………………………………………………………….….
2. My mother was a worker in a factory when she was young.
-> My mother used…………………………………………………………………...
3.You can improve your English by practicing speaking every day.
-> If…………………………………………………………………………………
4. “ I really must leave now,” Mr. Fatt said.
-> Mr. Fatt insists……………………………………………………………….…..
5. It often took my mom half an hour to get to work by underground every morning last month.
-> My mom spent…………………………………………………………………….
Part II. Rewrite each of the following sentences so that it means exactly the same as the given
one. Using the given word in brackets. Do not change the word.
1. I’m not you, but I think you should recycle these plastic carrier bags. (if)
………………………………………………………………………………………………..
2. Emma came first because she worked hard. (result)
……………………………………………………………………………………………….3. Eating too much sugar can result
in health problems. (lead)
………………………………………………………………………………………...……..
4. All flights had to be cancelled as a result of the pilots’ sudden strike. (so)
………………………………………………………………………………………….……
5. If I could swim, I would go scuba diving with Terry. (because)
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
Part III. Writing a passage.
In 150-180 words, write a passage about “the importance of learning English and suggest
some effective ways that help us learn English well”.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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KEYS – PRACTICE 6
Part I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest.
5 x 1 = 5 points
1.C 2.C 3.B 4. C 5.A
Part II. Choose the word that has a different stress pattern from the others in the group.
5 x 1 = 5 points
1.D 2.B 3.A 4.C 5.C
SECTION B. LEXICO AND GRAMMAR (80 points)
Part I. Choose the word, phrase or expression which best completes each sentence.
20 x 1 = 20 points
1. D 2.B 3. A 4. A 5. D
6. C 7. D 8. B 9. C 10. C
11. D 12. C 13. C 14. B 15.D
16.A 17.C 18. A 19.C 20.B
Part II. Give the correct form of the words to complete the following sentences
10 x 2 = 20 points
1. DOCUMENTARY 2. THREATENING 3. GLOBAL 4. PRACTICALLY
5. HELPFUL 6. ORGANIZATION 7. ADVERTISEMENTS
8. UNACCEPTABLE 9. HOPEFUL 10. TECHNOLOGICAL
Part III. There is one mistake in each sentence. Find and correct it.
10 x 2 = 20 points
1.A 2.A 3.B 4.C 5.D
6.A 7.C 8.B 9.A 10.A
Part IV. Give the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets.
10 x 2 = 20 points
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Part III. Read the passage below and choose the best answer for each question.
5 x 2 = 10 points
1. A 2.B 3.B 4.A 5.C
SECTION D. WRITING (50 points)
Part I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the
sentence printed before it.
5 x 2 = 10 points
1.The heavy snow prevented / stopped the match from starting.
2. My mother used to work / to be a worker in a factory when she was young.
3.If you practice speaking English every day, you can improve it.
4. Mr . Fatt insists on leaving then.
5. My Mom spent half an hour getting to work by underground early every morning last month.
Part II. Using the word in capital letters, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar
meaning to the first one. Do not change the word given.
5 x 2 = 10 points
1. If I were/ was you, I would recycle these plastic carrier bags.
2. Emma came first as a result of her hard work.
3. Eating too much sugar can lead to health problems.
4. The pilots suddenly went on strike, so all flights had to be cancelled.
5. Because I can’t swim, I’m not going/ I won’t go scuba diving with Terry.
Part III. Writing a passage (30 points)
In 150-180 words, write a passage about “the importance of learning English and suggest some
effective ways that help us learn English well”.
Bài viết cần rõ nội dung, ngôn ngữ phù hợp, chính xác
* Gợi ý phần cho điểm chi tiết như sau:
1. Form: a passage ( 5 points )
+ Easy to read
+ Coherent
2. Content: (15points )
+ Successful fulfillment of the task
3. Language: (10 points )
+ Appropriate vocabulary (3 points )
+ Suitable connectors ( 3 points )
+ Correct grammar ( 3 points )
+ Punctuating/Spelling ( 1 points )
The end
Chú ý: Tổng số điểm toàn bài là 200; kết quả làm bài thi của thí sinh được quy về thang điểm 20
ENGLISH PRACTICE 7
II. Complete the following sentences with the correct form of words with the capital words at the
beginning at sentences.
11. All ……………between Paris and Hanoi have been cancelled due to fog
FLY → ……………………….
12. There is plenty of………………for young people in this city.
ENTERTAIN → ……………………….
13. It’s ………………… to complain; you won’t get your money back.
USE → …………………………..
14. During his……………….. the family used to live in the country side.
CHILD → ………………….
15. He is such (a/an )……………….person that no one likes him.
HELP → …………………………
IV. Complete the text with the verbs in brackets. Use the passive form
Wiki Website
“Wiki” means “quick” in Hawaian. The word is used to describe websites that …………..(41. write) by
people who use the site. Anyone who visits a wiki website can add or change the information on the page.
The first wiki website ………………..(42. create) by Ward Cunningham in 1995. Since then, wiki guidebooks ,
wiki dictionaries and wiki encyclopedias ……………….(43. publish) on the Internet. The most popular online
encyclopedia is “wikipedia” . Over 22 million entries …………….(44. add) since it started, and it is now the
most detailed encyclopedia in the world. According to the create or of Wikipedia, the work ………………(45.
do) by 20. 000 people who regularly edit the pages. The amazing thing is that the information is completely
free.
VI. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others:
51. A. worked B. naked C. looked D. attacked
52. A. engineer B. excited C. experiment D. exhibition
53. A. teammate B. speaker C. bean D. overhead
54. A. furious B. purpose C. surf D. turn
55. A. deny B. deposit C. benefit D. respond
celebration, custom, gather, gifts, midnight, particularly, symbolize, ring, bring, display
In Scotland, the biggest …………..(56) of the year is “Hogmanay”. “Hogmanay” is the Scottish word for
New Year’s Eve. On 31st December in Edinburgh, there is an enormous firework ……………(57) at the castle
and they play live music in the park. Thousands of people …………….(58) in the streets , coffees and bars.
Then at 12 o’clock, church bells ……………….(59) all over the city. After midnight people go “first footing” .
This is a Scottish …………..(60) that dates back hundreds of years. “First footing” is visiting your neighbours
after ……………..(61) on New Year’s Eve. The visitors must step into the house with their right foot step first,
to ……………..(62) good luck. Traditionally, the visitors bring three ……………….(63) : a piece of coal, a piece
of “short bread” ( a Scottish biscuit) and a little whisky. The gifts ………………….(64) warmth, food and
happiness. If the first person who visits your home after midnight is a man with dark hair, that is
…………….(65) lucky.
II. Read the passage and choose the best answer in the blanket.
For many people, traveling by plane is an exciting experience. Others, however, find the whole idea
quite terrifying, (66)…………. flying is no more dangerous (67)…………… any other form of travel and some
experts say it is considerably safer. It is known, however, that most accident occurs (68)………….. taking off
and landing when (69)………… decisions are vitally important.
The people (70)………… job it is to look (71)……….. the passengers, the stewards and stewardesses
play an important part in helping passengers to (72)………….. safe and comfortable. Indeed for many
passengers being (73)………… such care of is all part of the total experience. (74)………… other form of travel
involves waiting for people in quite the same (75)………. with food, drink, newspapers, magazines, music,
and even video films.
66. A. although B. too C. and D. because
67. A. than B. as C. then D. with
68. A. while B. during C. for D. through
69. A. leader’s B. chief’s C. driver’s D. pilot’s
70. A. whose B. which C. their D. that
71. A. for B. up C. after D. round
72. A. feel B. rest C. experience D. lie
73. A. given B. kept C. shown D. taken
74. A. Any B. No C. All D. Not
75. A. sort B. kind C. way D. part
IX. Rewrite the following sentences so that it has a similar meaning to the first
86. Tom works hard as a student
→Tom …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
87. It is good exercise to run a mile a day
→ Running …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
88. It’s a great pleasure to be with you.
→ Being ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
89. We didn’t see her at all.
→ She …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
90. Tom is not as tall as Peter
→ Peter ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
91. Her father asked her if she would go to the cinema with her friend
→ Her father asked her: “………………………………………………………………………………………………”
92. The step- mother doesn’t treat the little girl in a normal way.
→ The little girl …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
93. Do you mind my smoking?
→ Do you mind……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
94. No one works harder than Barbara.
→ Barbara …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
95. He told his customer : “ Please bring it back if it doesn’t fit well”
→ He told ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……..
96. The last time we saw him was in 1988.
→We haven’t………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
97. Peter spent 3 hours on repairing his computer.
→ It took………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
98. You will not be accepted if you don’t finish your home work.
→ Unless………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
99. “Don’t swim out too far, boys ’’ I said
→ I warned…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
100. They arrived late because the traffic was terrible.
→ Because of………….………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Keys practice 7
Đề bài gồm 100 câu bao gồm cả trắc nghiệm và tự luận. Mỗi câu 1 điểm, tổng số điểm là 100 sau đó quy
về thang điểm 20.
A. Vocabulary
I. 1C 2A 3B 4D 5A 6A 7B 8C 9A 10B
II. 11. flights 12. entertainment 13. useless 14. childhood 15. unhelpful
I.
III. 41. are written 42. was created 43. have been published 44.
have been added 45. is done
C. Speaking
D. Reading
I.
56. celebration 57. display 58. gather 59. ring 60. custom
61. midnight 62. bring 63. gifts 64. symbolize 65. particularly
II.
E. Writing
I.
80. Last year, we spent a week in My Son and I did not want to leave.
81. Watching television is considered the most popular kind of entertainment nowadays.
82. After many experiments, finally the first successful flight was made by the Wright brothers.
85 My uncle moved to Ho Chi Minh City in 1987 and he has lived there since then.
II.
91. Her father asked her : “Will you go to the cinema with your friend?”
92. The little girl isn’t treated in a normal way by the step- mother
98. Unless you finish your homework, you will not be accepted.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Keys Practice 8
6. has written 7. gets 8. has 9. moved 10. live / are now living
1. on 2. in 3. from 4. about 5. in
10. serious
Câu VII : 2,0 điểm : Giám khảo căn cứ vào bài viết về kỳ nghỉ của học sinh để chấm, bài viết sử dụng thì
quá khứ là cơ bản.
----- Hết -----
ENGLISH PRACTICE 9
A. Phonetics
I. Choose the word (A, B, C, or D) which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the
others in each group.
II. Choose the word (A, B, C, or D) which has the stress pattern different from that of the other words.
II. Give the correct form of the verbs in the brackets to complete the passage:
1. My friend was (make)____________ (pay) ______________ back the book.
2. Hardly he (take) ____________ up the book when the phone (ring) ________.
3. Can you imagine what I (come)___________ across when I (roll)__________ up the carpet yesterday?
4. If she wins the prize, it (be) _________________ because she (write) _____________ very well.
5. He resented (ask) _________ (wait) __________. He had expected the minister to see him at once.
III. Give the correct form of the word in brackets to complete each sentence.
IV. Match a beginning in column A with the most suitable ending in column B to make a
meaningful sentence or a conversation.
A B
1. I must get back to work, a. That’s right, I am
2. Hello. You must be Maryam. b. which is the capital city of California.
3. Andrew is flying to Sacramento, c. we will have no fresh water to use.
4. Do you know that you can only live d. otherwise I’ll get the sack.
without water for four days?
5. If we pollute the water, e. It depends on where you are and what
you are doing, surely?
V. Each of the following sentence has four words or phrases underlined. The four underlined parts
of the sentence are marked A, B, C, D. You are to identify the one underlined word or phrase that
should be corrected or rewritten.
C. Reading
I. The reading is followed by several questions about it. There are four possible answers (A, B, C or
D) for each question. Choose the best answer.
Benjamin Franklin
Few people can embody the spirit of early America as much as Benjamin Franklin. He lived through
almost the whole of the eighteenth century, being born six years after it began, and dying ten years before
it ended. In this time he saw the American colonies grow from tiny settlements into a nation, and he also
contributed much to the development of the new state.
At the age of 17 Franklin ran away to Philadelphia. He had already received some training as a
printer’s apprentice, and this helped him seven years later, with his first publication, the Pennsylvania
Gazette. He also received a contract to do government printing work, which helped him to rise from his
poor background to become a successful entrepreneur. Some of his experience in business was shared in
his famous Poor Richard’s Almanak, which established his reputation throughout the American colonies.
In another of his works, the Autobiography, which was written toward the end of his life, he shows the
same quiet common sense.
He was deeply interested in science and natural history, and his experiments with electricity and
lightning led directly to the invention of the lightning rod. He was also interested in improving the
conditions of his fellow men. He was involved in a number of projects in his native Philadelphia, including
the setting up of a library, a university, a philosophical society, and - because he was a pragmatic man - a
fire prevention service. In 1753 he became Postmaster-General of the colonies. Through this experience he
began to develop the idea that the colonies of North America should be a single nation. Later, he went to
London to try to persuade the British government to change the conditions, especially the taxes, that later
led the American colonists into rebellion.
Whatever Benjamin Franklin’s personal feelings about the rebellion of the American states, he
worked hard to make it succeed. As ambassador to France, he encouraged the French to help George
Washington. After the war he attended the American constitutional congress. This was his last
contribution, for he died later that year. He is still fondly remembered by Americans as one of the creators
of the United States.
D. Writing
I. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the sentence printed before it,
begin with the given word(s) or phrase.
1.You should review your lessons for the exam.
It’s time_____________________________________________________________________________________________
2. That man used to work with me when I lived in New York.
That’s _______________________________________________________________________________________________
3. What a pity they close the shops at lunch-time.
I wish _______________________________________________________________________________________________
4. We like ice-cream but we don’t have it everyday.
Although ____________________________________________________________________________________________
5. When did you start working in that factory?
How long ___________________________________________________________________________________________
6. Oil was slowly covering the sand of the beach.
The sand____________________________________________________________________________________________
7. “Where is the station car-park?” Mrs. Smith asked.
Mrs. Smith asked __________________________________________________________________________________
8. He was sorry he hadn’t said goodbye to her at the airport.
He regretted _______________________________________________________________________________________
9. I advise you not to buy that car.
If ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
10. Why don’t you ask her yourself?
I suggest that ______________________________________________________________________________________
II. Make full sentences based on given cues.
1. If you/ not go / the party /I /go / either.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. Unless/ I / have/ quiet room/ I / not/ able /do / work.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. nurse/ kind enough/ help him/ walk
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
4. He/ rather spend/ holidays/ a farm/ seaside
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
5. I/ return/ visit/ Japan. It/ wonderful trip.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Keys practice 9
A. Phonetics (Tổng số: 10 điểm)
I. Choose the word (A, B, C, or D) which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the
others in each group: 05 điểm, mỗi câu đúng 01 điểm
1B 2D 3C 4A 5B
II. Choose the word (A, B, C, or D) which has the stress pattern different from that of the other
words: 05 điểm, mỗi câu đúng 01 điểm
1D 2B 3A 4C 5D
1A 2B 3C 4C 5B 6B 7D 8B 9C 10B
II. Give the correct form of the verb in brackets to completes each sentence: 10 điểm, mỗi động từ
chia đúng được 01 điểm.
III. Give the correct form of the word in brackets to complete each sentence: 10 điểm, mỗi từ viết
đúng được 01 điểm, nếu viết từ đúng mà không có “s” thì từ đó không được tính điểm.
1. imagination 2. products
3. uneconomical/ uneconomic 4. pollution
5. collections 6. Deforestation
7. Criers 8. consumption
9. disappearance/ re-appearance 10. upbringing
IV. For each sentence, match a beginning in column A with the most suitable ending in column B to
make a meaningful sentence or a conversation: 05 điểm, mỗi câu đúng được 01 điểm.
1d 2a 3b 4e 5c
V. Each of the following sentence has four words or phrases underlined. The four underlined parts
of the sentence are marked A, B, C, D. You are to identify the one underlined word or phrase that
should be corrected or rewritten: 05 điểm, mỗi câu đúng được 01 điểm.
1B 2A 3D 4D 5C
1B 2D 3A 4B 5D
II. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only one word in each
space. There is an example at the beginning (0): 15 điểm, mỗi từ đúng được 01 điểm.
1.the 2. up 3. to
4. so 5. that/which 6. since/ as/ because/ for
7. were 8. might/ could 9. enough
10. least 11. in 12. more
13. who/that 14. from 15. a
II. Make full sentences based on given cues: 10 điểm, mỗi câu đúng được 02 điểm.
Ex. Car, which was stolen in the robbery, was never found. The car
85. Mr. John, with two architects and an asisstant, are scheduled to
arrive in New York in five days. .............................................
86. Nobody agrees with these solutions for reducing garbage, does
he? .............................................
87. I’d like some more informations about the course, please. .............................................
88. There’s nothing to do about it now, except tell police about the
truth. .............................................
90. Many students were able of find good jobs from three to six
months after graduation. .............................................
91. The more he tries hard, the best successful he becomes. .............................................
92. There are a little activities that we can do after the meeting. .............................................
PRACTICE 10: KEYS
I. Circle the word that has the underlined parts pronounced differently from the others (1 pt)
11. A 12. C 13. C 14. D 15. B
II. Circle the word that has different stress pattern from the others (1 pt)
16. A 17. A 18. C 19. A 20. C
SECTION C: GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (6 pts)
I. Choose the best answer by circling its corresponding letter A, B, C or D (2 pts)
21. B 22. A 23. B 24. C 25. C
26. B 27. C 28. C 29. 30. B
II. Preposition (1 pt)
31. with 32. without 33. by/in 34. under 35. after
III. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in parenthese (1 pt)
36. has worked/ has been working 37. looking
38. had been decorated 39. left 40. painted
IV. Give the correct forms of words in the brackets (2 pts)
41. humor 42. Mice 43. daily 44. length
45. vegetarian 46. historical 47. unhealthy 48. inventors
49. advices 50. pride
SECTION D: READING COMPREHENSION (5 pts)
51. B 52. D 53. C 54. B 55. A
56. D 57. C 58. A 59. C 60. D
61. A 62. A 63. C 64. C 65. B
66. from 67. and 68. singers 69. celebrate 70. During
71. has 72. Born 73. has 74. one 75. held
SECTION E: Writing (5 pts)
I. Rewrite each of the sentences below in such a way that its meaning is similar to that of the original one
(1,8 pts)
76. Because of being tired/ his tiredness, he can’t finish the work in time.
77. Sussan advised me to see my doctor regulary.
78. My new watch was repaired by my nephew but it hasn’t worked any more.
79. It is a 5 (five)-hour train from Lao Cai to Ha Noi.
In spite of Mr.Tom’s age, he runs seven miles before breakfast.
80. In spite of the fact that Mr. Tom is quite old, he runs seven miles before breakfast.
81. What I would like (to do) is to choose my own clothes for my brother’s wedding.
82. Although David has read a lot of books, he can not find a good solution.
You don’t need to finish the asignment today.
83. You don’t have to finish the asignment today.
You needn’t finish the asignment today.
84. He hates being asked about his past.
II. Find out the mistakes from the senteces. Underline and correct them. (Each sentence has only one
mistake) (1,6 pts)
85. are -> is 86. Does he?-> do they? 87. informations -> information
88. tell -> telling 89. in -> to 90. of -> to
91. best - > more 92. little -> few
ENGLISH PRACTICE 11
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others in each group.
1. A. checked B. looked C. naked D. cooked
2. A. theatre B. bathing C. breathe D. southern
3. A. devise B. promise C. surprise D. advise
4. A. cholera B. character C. mechanic D. charity
3. A. emigrate B. success C. detail D. invent
II. Pick out the word whose stress is placed differently from the others in each group. Identify your
1. A. expectation B. introduction C. volunteer D. foundation
2. A. extensive B. exciting C. excellent D. existent
3. A. successful B. wonderful C. beautiful D. plentiful
4. A. mechanic B. official C. preference D. convenience
5. A. attract B. service C. appeal D. revolve
I. Choose from the four options given (marked A, B, C and D) to complete the following sentences.
Identify your
1. The animals gathered closely together for ______.
A. warmed B. warm C. warmth D. warmly
2. The house caught fire while they _____.
A. are sleeping B. have slept C. sleep D. were sleeping
3. In our school library, there are several large tables _____ we can sit to read books.
A. that B. where C. when D. which
4. He manages to visit his mother ____________ Saturday.
A. every other B. every the other C. another every D. other every
5. She loved tennis and could watch it till the _____ came home.
A. she B. everyone C. horses D. cows
6. The ceiling fans were on, but unfortunately they only _____ the hot, humid air.
A. stirred up B. poured through C. turned into D. cut back
7. The car was badly smashed up, but the driver escaped without serious ___________
A. injury B. pain C. wound D. damage
8. It was only _____ he told me his surname that I realized that we had been to the same school.
A. then B. until C. as soon as D. when
9. It turned out that we ______ rushed to the airport as the plane was delayed by several hours
A. hadn’t B. needn’t have C. mustn’t D.should have
10. Nobody will go there, ______ ?
A. will he B. won’t he C. will they D. won’t they
II. Fill in each blank in these sentences with the suitable form of the words in brackets. Write your
answer on your answer sheet.
1. The increase of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has…......…greatly on the earth climate recently.
(effect)
2. Recycling of waste is one of the ……...........................…solutions for pollution. (practice)
3. Most ……............. at the international workshop in Tokyo focused on the increase of the earth
temperature. (environment)
4. Several families were ............................ on the beach. (picnic)
5. Sir Isaac Newton was an English…….................................................scientist. (stand)
III. Supply the correct form or tense of the verbs in brackets. Write your answer on your answer sheet.
1. She has made up her mind ……….. (have) a garage ………….. (build) next to the house.
2. The statue …………. (break) while it ……………. (move) to another room in the museum.
3. The bell is ringing. I must stop …...... (do) my homework …....... (answer) the phone.
4. Why you all ………….. (laugh)? Roger ……………... (tell) you his funny stories?
5. Don’t worry. We ………….. (finish) the report by 11.
IV. There are ten mistakes in the passage. Find out and correct them. Write your answer on your answer
sheet.
Language is considered a significant means for communication in international (0)...of......
relations. People in modern world have not longer been bound to their own countries. (1)................
Moreover, in to keep informed with speedly scientific developments nowadays, they (2)................
must widen them cooperative relations with those highly developing nations in other (3)................
parts of the world. Due to the fact that no one is able to communicate with any natives (4)................
in the world, that is necessary for people to choose to learn a foreign language like a (5)................
worldwide common means of communication. That is why English has being chosen (6)................
by almost people to be a foreign language to master. More and more people use English (7)................
and the number of those who learns English as a foreign language has been increased (8)................
so rapidly that it is the highest nowadays. (9)................
(10)..............
D. READING
I. Fill in each numbered blank of the following passage with ONE suitable word. Write your answer on
your answer sheet.
To many people, their friends are most important (1)..... in their life. Really good friends (2)..... the
good times and the bad times, help you when you’ve got problems, never judge you and never turn their
back on you. Your best friend may be (3)...... you’ve known all your life, someone you’ve grown up with
and been through lots of (4)....... and downs with. There are all sorts of things that can bring about this
special relationship. It may be the (5)....... of enjoying the same activities, having the outlook on life, or
sharing similar experiences Most of us have met someone that we’ve immediately felt relaxed with,
(6)....... if we’ve known them for years. However, usually it really does take you years to (7)........ to know
someone well enough to consider him your best friend. To the majority of (8)......... this is someone we
trust completely and who understands us (9)........ than anyone else. It’s the person you can turn to for
impartial advice and a shoulder to cry on (10)........ life gets you down.
II. Read the following passage then choose the best answer from the four options (marked A, B, C and D) to
complete the numbered blanks in the passage. Identify your answers by writing the corresponding letter A,
B, C or D on your answer sheet.
For many (1) ......... students, coming to the United States and living here and studying can be quite a
daunting (2) ....... , especially when finding housing on campus or off campus. And fortunately, there are a
(3) ... of options that students can look to. And I'd like to talk just briefly a little about on-campus living,
off-campus living, and some of the advantages and disadvantages of each.
Well I think first (4) ..... all for first-time students, coming and living on campus in dormitories can
provide a certain level of security (5) .... its proximity to campus facilities since commuting without a car
can be quite an experience, especially when you have to commute long diatances. Often in dormitories,
meals might be provided, and this can (6) ...... students to devote time to their academics, rather than
housekeeping.
Another option is off campus (7) ... in apartments, and like living in dormitories, uh, living in an
apartment requires little or no maintenance specifically because usually it is handled by someone, uh, else.
Also, when you might live off cumpus, there might be a certain amount of flexibility in (8) .... roommates
that you might not have living on campus. But you should be aware that tenants may be responsible (9) .....
furnishing their own apartments.
Well, of course, the choice is up to you, but be (10) ...... to review both the advantages and disadvantages
of living on campus and off campus. Good luck.
1. A. National B. nation C. international D. different
2. A. experience B. improvement C. search D. training
3. A. difference B. various C. variety D. vary
4. A. Above B. on C. of D. among
5. A. Because B. because of C. owning D. thank for
6. A. Let B. allow C. make D. cause
7. A. Living B. live C. lived D. lives
8. A. Finding B. choosing C. getting D. making
9. A. In B. from C. on D. for
10. A. Lucky B. careful C. warning D. easy
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence
printed before it. Write your answer on your answer sheet.
1. Arthur said he was sorry he had hurt her feeling. Arthur apologised
_______________________________________
2. I am amazed by the mistakes he makes.
What _______________________________________________________________________
3. He is my friend as well as yours.
Not only ____________________________________________________________________
4. Do all the washing, please!
Let _______________________________________________________________________
5. "I'm very busy. I'll ring you tomorrow," Susan said to me.
Susan _______________________________________________________________________
II. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the
given word. Write your answer on your answer sheet.
1. Please don’t go there now. (rather)
I _______________________________________________ go there now.
2. She moved here in 1997. (living)
She _____________________________________________1997.
3. I couldn’t go to work because of the transport strike. (prevented)
I ________________________________________________ to work by the transport strike.
4. This office is too small for two people. (enough)
This office _________________________________________ for two people.
5. John’s home is still in England, isn’t it? (lives)
John _______________________________________________ he?
III. Some students think that of all subjects at school Maths, Literature and English are the most
important ones. Do you think so? Write a passage about 120-150 words to support your ideas.
KEYS – PRACTICE 11
III. Fill in each of the numbered blanks with ONE suitable word to complete the following passages.
Centuries ago (1)_________Ancient Greece, a man by the name of Antipater of Sidon compiled a list of what
he thought (2)_________the seven wonders of the world. The seven included the Hanging Gardens of Babylon
in present-day Iraq, the Statue of Zeus in Greece, and the Pyramid of Cheops in Egypt. The pyramid is the
only wonder you can still (3)_________today.
Many people claim that there were other wonders, (4)_________the ancient Greeks knew nothing (5)_________.
These include the Great Wall of China, the Taj Mahal in India and Angkor Wat in (6)_________.
Angkor Wat should really be known as a wonder because it is the largest temple in the world. The temple
was (7)_________around the year 1100 (8)_________honor a Hindu God, but over the next three (9)_________it
became a Buddhist religious center. The area surrounding the temple, Angkor Thom, used to be the royal
capital city.
In the early 15 century, the Khmer rulers (10)_________to Phnom Penh and Angkor was quiet. It now is a
famous tourist attraction.
WRITING
I. Write the sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the original one.
1. Why do you come home late?
→ What _________________________________
2. It is common knowledge that he has been in prison several times.
→ He is known _________________________________________________________________________________________
3. She cannot get into the habit of studying every evening.
→ She cannot be
_________________________________________________________
4. We have not visited the museum before.
→ This is
_________________________________________________
5. Immediately after his arrival, things went wrong.
→ No sooner
_________________________________________________________________
II. Use the following set of words and phrases to complete the following sentences. You can put
additional
1. Last night / cashier / force / hand / money / by / robber.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_
2. 1897 /when Jack London / 21 / year / old / gold / discover / Alaska.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___
3. If / Peter / wake / earlier / not / miss / train.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___
4. This / be / good / computer / I / ever / use.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___
5. I / ask / Mary / if she/ come / Sydney/ Australia.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___
III. Do you think bicycles are the best means of transport in Vietnam?
Write a passage (120-140 words) about your opinion.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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KEYS – PRACTICE 12
- Tổng điểm toàn bài: 100 điểm- Sau đó quy ra thang điểm 10
ENGLISH PRACTICE 13
A- USE OF LANGUAGE:
Question I. Find the word which has different sound in the part underlined
1. A. wanted B. washed C. danced D. stopped
2. A. beds B. dogs C. porters D. books
3. A. pictures B. watches C. buses D. brushes
4. A. homework B. mother C. open D. judo
Question II. Choose the best answer
1. My dad doesn’t mind…………… my mom from work every day.
A. pick up B. picked up C. picking up D. picks up
2. Using computers too much may have harmful effects …….. your minds and bodies.
A. on B. to C. with D. onto
3. I love the people in my village. They are so………………… and hospitable.
A. friendly B. vast C. slow D. inconvenient
4. Among the ………………, the Tay people have the largest population.
A. groups B. majorities C. ethnic minorities D. ethnic cultures.
5. People in the countryside live ……………… than those in the city.
A. happy B. more happily C. happily D. less happy
6. Viet Nam is …………. Multicultural country with 54 ethnic groups.
A. a B. an C. the D. A and C
7. We have learnt English,....................is an international language.
A. which B. who C. whom D. what
8. This school....................in 2005.
A. was built B. is built C. will be built D. has been built
9. I don’t have a computer. I wish I................ a new one.
A. have B. have had C. will have D. had
10. They usually................ T-shirts on the weekends.
A. wear B. worn C. wore D. wearing
11. My uncle is a . . . . . . . . . He composes music and plays the piano very well.
A. music player B. musician C. music writer D. music fan
12. Many people are fond of...........jeans
A. wear B. wore C. worn D. wearing
13.If I _______ it was a formal party, I wouldn't have gone wearing jeans and a jumper.
A. knew B. had known C. had been knowing D. could know
14.If you take the 8 a.m. flight to New York you _______ change planes.
A. could not have to B. will not have to C. had not had to D. would not to have to
15.If it were well paid, I ...................this proposal
A.would accept B. Will accept C. Would have accepted D. Accepted
Question III. Give the correct form of the following verbs:
1. Mai enjoy ____________ crafts , especially bracelets (make)
2. ____________ you ever ___________ a buffalo ? (ride)
3. The children used to ___________ a long way to school. (go)
4. They hate ___________ their son texting his friends all day. (see)
5. Do you fancy.___________ in the park this Sunday? ( skateboard)
6. Minh ( not find ) ………………………………….his pen yet.
7. My house ( rebuild) ………………………………..….next month
8. Nowadays, a lot of important inventions (- carry out) ---...------by scientists
(work)...........for large industrial firms
9.We have just bought the pictures (paint)......................by Leonado Devinci.
10. Neil Amstrong was the first man (walk)................on the Moon.
B-READING:
Question I
1. Read the passage, and then decide whether the statements that follow are True (T) or False (F) :
In my opinion, using the computer as your hobby can be harmful to both your health and your social life.
Firstly, sitting all day in front of the computer can cause health problems such as eye-tiredness and obesity.
Secondly, you may get irritated easily. Besides, if you use the computer too much, you will not have time
for our family and friends. In short, computers should only be used for a limited time.
1. Using the computer too much can make your eyes tired. 1. ………...
2. Using the computer too much is not good for you. 2. ………...
3. We still can spend a lot of time with our family and friends. 3. ………...
4. According to the writer, we can use the computer for a long time. 4. ………....
5. Computers should only be used for a limited time. 5 ………....
2. Read the passage carefully.
MY VILLAGE
I live in a village by Mekong River. Every day, like most of my friends, I walk to school. It is three kilometers
away. After class, I often help my mother to collect water from the river and feed the chickens. At the
weekend, the villagers often gather at the community hall where there is a TV. The adults watch TV, but
more often they talk about their farm work and exchange news. The children run around, playing games
and shouting merrily. Laughter is heard everywhere.
My father sometimes takes me to the market town nearby where he sells our home products like
vegetables, fruits, eggs… He then buys me an ice cream and lets me take a ride on the electric train in the
town square. I love those trips.
On starry nights, we children lie on the grass, looking at the sky and daring each other to find the Milky
Way. We dream of faraway places.
Answer the following questions.
1/ Does the boy like riding on the electric train in the town square?
→…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……
2/ What do the children do on starry nights?
→…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……
3/ Do you like to live in the countryside or in the city ? Why ?
→…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
C-WRITING:
1. Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one (1.0 point)
1. My house is smaller than your house.
Your house .……….……
……………………………………………………...….……….……….……….………………………….……………
2 . She doesn’t have much free time, she will not visit her friends.
If
…………….……….……….……….……….……….…………………………………………………………………………………….….……….
3. The black dress is more expensive than the white one.
The white dress
….……….……….……….……….………………………………………………….......…….……………………….……….
4. No one in my group is more intelligent than Mary.
Mary……….……….…….……….……….……………….….……….…………………………………………………………………….………
5. Tam doesn’t run as fast as she used to.
- Tam used
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
6.-> We couldn’t have managed without my father’s money.
→ But for...........
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
7. It’s a pity your brother isn’t here.
→I wish
he……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….............................................
8. They bought this building two years ago. (Change into passive voice)
→This building
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
9. Minh last wrote to his pen pal five months ago.(Rewrite sentence )
→ Minh hasn't..........................................................
…………………………………………….......................................................................
10. The boy was taken to the hospital. He was injured in the accident
-> The boy who...............................................................
……………………………………………….............................................................
2. Write a short paragraph giving your opinion about life in the countryside:
You can use these clue questions:
What is your opinion about the life in the countryside?
How are the people, landscape, weather or air?
How is the life there?
How is the food..?
What activities can you do there?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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THE END
Keys – practice 13
Part 1:
1F 2A 3G 4C 5D
B- USE OF LANGUAGE
1.D
2.D
3.A
4.B
Question IV.
1.C
2.A
3.A
4.C
5.B
6.A
1. making
2. have- ridden
3. go
4. seeing/ to see
5. skateboarding
C.READING
1. Read the text again and write True (T) or false (F).
1. T
2. T
3. F
4. F
5.T
2. Answer the following questions:
2. On starry nights, we children lie on the grass, looking at the sky and daring each other to find
the Milky Way
D. WRITING
Question VII:
1.more friendly
2.longer
II. Write a short paragraph (70-80 words) giving your opinion about life in the countryside. (1.5
points)
ENGLISH PRACTICE 14
I : a. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the other three in the
following questions
1. A. marry B. manage C. damage D. many
2. A. exactly B. exhaust C. extinct D. exist
3. A. thought B. through C. enough D. weightlifting
4. A. sentenced B. laughed C. stopped D. surprised
5. A. sword B. sweet C. swear D. swing
b. Choose the word whose stress is different from the other three in the following questions
1. A. engineer B. newspaper C. cigarette D. magazine
2. A. valuable B. committee C. educated D. interesting
3. A. dictionary B. developed C. important D. successful
4. A. temperature B. telephone C. document D. together
5. A.happen B. study C. appear D. wonder
II : Write the correct form of verb in the bracket to fill in the blank
1. Nam is very happy (1-help) ……………………his grandfather with (2- plant) ……………………roses in the
garden.
2. He says he detests (3- read) ………………………………science fiction.
3. Listen to this! I think this news (4-surprise) ………………………………you.
4. The statue (5-break) …………………………while it (6-move) …………………………to another room in the
museum.
5. People used (7-make) ……………………………… fire by (8-rub) ………………………………two sticks together.
6. It’s our fault to keep Alice (9- wait) ………………………………so long.
We (10-inform) ………………………………her in advance.
III : Choose the best answer
1. The opposite of “ reduce” is ……………………………..
A. decrease B. increase C. destroy D. damage
2. Nobody is absent today, ………………………………..?
A. is he B. is she C. are they D. aren’t they
3. The team ……. by an experienced rice cook won the rice – cooking contest.
A. led B. leads C. leading D. lead
4. The prefix re – in the word reuse means ………………
A. against B. for C. no D. again
5. Farmers collect household and garden waste to make …………
A. compost B. floorcoverings
C. glassware D. pipes
6. I thought you said she was going away the next Sunday, ……………………….?
A. wasn’t she B. didn’t you C. didn’t I D. wasn’t it
7. Ha Long Bay is famous for its beautiful ……island.
A. stone B. limestone C. rock D. cliff
8. I have been looking for this book for months, and ……I have found it.
A. in the end B. in time C. at the end D. at present
9. Many students found it very difficult to keep …..all the recent developments in the subject.
A. touch with B. in touch with
C. touch of D. in touch of
10. Linda: “What a lovely house you have !”
Janet: “ ……………………………………”.
A. No problem! B. Thank you. Hope you’ll drop in
C. I think so D. Of course not. It’s not costly
IV : Fill in the blank with a suitable word
1. We’d love to visit (1)….Canada and …(2)….. United States of America.
2. Yesterday we went on …(3)….eight-hour tour to Queensland.
3. As I was walking along the street, I saw …(4)…….10 note on ……(5)….pavement.
4. Of …(6)…. two films, “Home alone” is ……(7)….. more interesting.
5. When did ……(8)…… Stone Age end?
V: Find and correct the mistake
1. She smelt something burning and saw smoke rise.
2. A football match begins with the ball kicking forwards from a spot in the centre of the field.
3. She always makes her children to pick up their toys before going to bed.
4. He says that speak a foreign language always makes him nervous.
5. It is common knowledge that solar heating for a large office building is technically different from a single-
family home.
6. There seem to be less tourists coming to the city this year.
7. The lion has long been a symbol of strength, power, and it is very cruel .
8. They had a discussion about training not only the new employees but also giving them some challenges.
9. What happened in the house that day were a secret because nobody was allowed to enter.
10. Every city in the United States has traffic problems because the amount of cars on American streets and
highways is increasing every year.
VI : Fill in the blank with a suitable word
Right! Your plane leaves at 14.00 hours. You should check in 2 hours (1) …….departure time, so you
need to be (2) ……..the airport at 12.30. You can wait in the departure lounge (3) ……….check – in time (4)
………departure time. You’ll probably wait there (5) ……….about 13.50. Now, about getting (6) ………the
airport. There’s an airport bus that leaves the terminal at 11.00 hours. You could catch that, I know there’s
always a lot of traffic going to the airport in the morning, from about 8.00 till about 10.00. However, you’ll
be going (7) …….that period, so you’ll be OK.
VII : Write the correct form of word in the bracket
1. Don’t be foolish and ( greed)
2. Last Sunday, our school held a flower - (arrange) contest.
3. She is impractical person. She is always (dream)
4. She’s (wonder) fit for her age.
5. The Vietnamese ( participate) took part in the 14th Asian Games with great enthusiasm.
6. Thank you for your kind ( hospitable)
7. Police asked (pass) if they had seen the accident happen.
8. The room is very narrow. It needs ( wide).
9. He ( sleep) and missed the flight.
10. The people whose houses are to be demolished when the new road is built will be ( house).
VIII : Read and answer the following questions
A week ago we talked to our friends in another class. We didn’t have a telephone. So we made one.
What do you need for a string telephone? You need two small tins and some string. That’s all. How did we
make the telephone? First, we cut the tops of the tins. Then we punched a hole in the bottom of each tin.
What did we do next? We put one end of the string through the hole in one tin. We tied a big knot. Then we
put the string through the other hole and tied the other knot. The teacher said: “ Now you have a string
telephone! Let’s try it”. We opened the window of our room. Tom called Bill in the other room; “Open your
window and catch this tin. I’m going to throw it”. Then Tom talked into the telephone to Bill, Bill listened.
But nothing happened! Tom talked again, but Bill didn’t hear him. He tried again. Again nothing happened.
“ Wait a minute”, our teacher said. “Let’s look at our telephone. Perhaps something’s wrong”. We looked at
the telephone. Something was wrong. The string was touching the window. We tried again. The students
watched and waited. The teacher watched too. Again Tom talked to Bill. This time Bill laughed and shouted,
“I hear you! I hear you!” Our telephone worked in the end.
1. Who did they talk to a week ago?
2. What do you need for a string telephone?
3. What did they do with the top and bottom of each tin?
4. What did they do with each end of the string?
5. Who was Tom going to throw one of the tins to?
6. Did Bill hear Tom on the phone when Tom talked to him at first?
7. What was wrong with the telephone?
8. What did the students do when Tom talked to Bill again?
9. Why did Bill laugh and shout?
10. Did the telephone work in the end?
IX : Fill in the blank with a suitable word
A postman’s job is sometimes difficult (1) ……… it is also rewarding and meaningful. Every morning
(2) …… Sundays, and holidays, he (3) ……. at the post office (4) …….to get the mail. Carrying his mail (5) ……
on his shoulder, he makes his (6) …….from building to building. On cold days, as well as (7) …….days, on
rainy day, as well as (8) ………days he brings good and bad (9) ………bills, notices and advertisement to
residents of the area. With his good memory, he is even (10) ……to deliver wrongly address letters to their
owners.
X : a. Rewrite the sentence without changing the meaning
1. They have sold that old house at the end of the road.
That old house...…………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. “ Do you realize what the time is, Steve?”, asked Chris .
Chris asked ………………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. That’s the strangest film I’ve ever seen.
I’ve never .......................……………...........…………………………………………………………….
4. The nurse covers the burn with ice. The ice helps ease the pain.
In order to ………................................……......………………………………………………………….
5. Your hair really needs cutting, doesn’t it, Paddy?
Your hair really must ....................... ................................................................................................
b. Use the given words to make meaningful sentences:
1. Thank you/ much/ your letter/ I / receive/ few days ago. It/ be lovely/ hear/ you.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. I / be/ sorry/ I not write/ such/ long time/ but I / busy/ move new flat.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. Congratulations / passing/ driving test.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
4. Now/ all you/ do/ save up/ the Toyota car / you/ always/ want.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
5. As / know / just start / new job / manager / biggest video shop/ town.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
6. I / bit nervous/ first day/ I meet/ staff.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
7. But / the end/ everything/ turn out/ all right/ and/ I think/ we/ will/ get / well.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
8. Anyway /main reason/ I / write/ to invite/ you/ party/ Saturday. I / hope/ you/ come/.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
9. I / spare bed/ I / put you/ the night.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
10. Please/ me know/ you/ come/ I / give/ details / how/ get here.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
----- The end -----
Keys – practice 14
C©u I.
a.
1. D 2. C 3. C 4. D 5. A
b.
1. B 2. B 3. A 4. D 5. C
C©u II.
1.to help 2. planting 3. reading 4. will surprise
5. broke 6. was being moved 7. to make 8. rubbing
9. waiting 10. should have informed
C©u III.
1. B 3. A 5. A 7. B 9. B
2. C 4. D 6. B 8. A 10.B
C©u IV.
1. X 3. an 5. the 7. the
2. the 4. a 6. the 8. the
C©u V
1. rise : rising 6. less: fewer
2. kicking: kicked 7. it is very cruel: cruelness
3. to pick up: pick up 8. training not only: not only training
4. speak: speaking 9. were: was
5. from a single-family home: 10. the amount of: the number of
from that for a single-family home/ from solar
heating for a single-family home.
C©u VI
(1). before (3). from (5). until/ till (7). after
(2). at (4). to/ till/ (6). to
untill
C©u VII.
1. greedy 3. dreamy 5. participants 7. passers - by 9. overslept
2. arranging 4. wonderfully 6. hospitality 8. widening 10. rehoused
C©u VIII.
1.They talked to their friends in another class a week ago.
2. We need two small tins and some string.
3. They cut the top and punched a hole in the bottom of each tin.
4. They put each end of the string through the hole and tied a big knot.
5. He was going to throw one of the tins to Bill.
6. No, he didn’t.
7. The string of the telephone was touching the window.
8. They watched and waited when Tom talked to Bill again.
9. He laughed and shouted because he heard Tom on the telephone.
10. Yes, it did.
C©u IX.
1.but 3. arrives 5. bag 7. warm 9. news
2. except 4. early 6. way 8. sunny 10. able
C©u X.
a.
1. That old house at the end of the road has been sold.
2. Chris asked Steve if he realized what the time was.
3. I’ve never seen such a strange film before.
4. In order to ease the paint, the nurse covers the burn with ice.
5. Your hair really must be cut, mustnt it, Paddy?
b.
1. Thank you very much for your letter I received a few days ago. It was lovely to hear from you.
2. I am sorry I haven’t written for such a long time but I have been busy moving into my new flat.
3. Congratulations on passing your driving test.
4. Now all you have to do is to save up for the Toyota you always want.
5. As you know, I’ve just started a new job as the manager of the biggest video shop in town.
6. I was a bit nervous on my first day when I had to meet the staff. / when I met the staff
7. But in the end everything turned out all right and I think we will get on well.
8. Any way, the main reason I’m writing is to invite you to the party I’m having on Saturday
I hope you will come.
9. I have got a spare bed so I can put you up for the night.
10. Please let me know if you can come so that I can give you all the details of how to get here.
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ENGLISH PRACTICE 15
AI) Multiple choice
I) From each number, pich out one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the
others.
1) a-perform b-colour c-boring d-your
2) a-bath b-watch c-want d-water
3) a-thank b-think c-father d-them
4) a-happen b-house c-hour d-horse
5) a-filled b-destroyed c-wished d-prepared
6) a-flow b-crowd c-cloud d-scout
II) From each number, pick out one word which has the stress on the second syllable:
7) a-chemical b-upset c-steamer d-cupboard
8) a-jungle b-volcano c-surroud d-marine
9) a-foreman b-microwave c-manufactor d-mortar
10) a-powder b-process c-flavour d-defrost
III) Choose the correct answer for each sentence.
11) Please ask them . . . . . . . . . . in this area.
a) don’t smoke b) not smoking c) to not smoke d) not to smoke
12) Come and . . . . . . . . . . . . badminton, Nam!
a) do b) make c) take d) play
13) Timson . . . . . . . . . . 13 films and I think her latest is the best.
a) made b) had made c) has made d) was making
14) My birthday is . . . . . . . . . . February 2 . nd
a) on b) in c) at d) from
15) You should learn your lesson . . . . . . . . . .
a) careful b) carefully c) careless d) carelessly
16) “The students went on a canoe trip yesterday.”
“I heard it was . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .”
a) excited b) exciting c) exciteful d) an excitement
17) “Do you think your father will worry if we’re late?”
“Maybe we’d better . . . . . . . . . . . . . . him.”
a) call b) be calling to c) to call d) will call
18) I said “Happy Birthday” before . . . . . . . . . . Lan a present.
a) give b) will give c) gave d) giving
19) Tam . . . . . . . . . last night when the telephone . . . . . . . . . . .
a) slept-rang b) slept-wasringing c) was sleeping-rang d) was sleeping-was ringing
20) “Would you like to go to the movie with me tonight?” “ - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .”
a) Yes, please. b) I’m sorry. I’d love to.
c) No, thanks. d) Yes, I’d love to.
21) John doesn’t play tennis. David doesn’t play tennis.
a. Both John and David doesn’t play tennis.
b. Neither John nor David plays tennis.
c. Not either John or David plays tennis.
d. Not only John but also David doesn’t play tennis.
22) The coach said, “It’s time for you to go home, boys!”
a. The coach told the boys that it was time for you to go home.
b. The coach tells the boys that it was time for them to go home.
c. The coach told the boys that it is time for them to go home.
d. The coach told the boys that it was time for them to go home.
23) _____ the old man spoke very slowly and clearly, I couldn’t understand him at all.
a. If b. Because c. Since d. Although
24) She startedlearning English ten years ago.
a) She has not learnt English before.
b) She has started learning English for ten years.
c) She has learnt English for ten years.
d) She has learnt English since ten years.
25) They spent a lot of money on food and clothes.
a) A lot of money was spent on food and clothes.
b) A lot of money were spent on food and clothes.
c) A lot of money on food and clothes were spent.
d) A lot of money on food and clothes was spent.
26) There is a detective film _____ at the Thang Long Theater.
a) on b) in c) inside d) outside
27) She got used to _______ her bike.
a) ride b) riding c) rode d) rides
28) You need a good pair of paddles to play _____.
a) tennis b) football c) table tennis d) badminton
29) Ha Long Bay is a _________.
a) World Natural Heritage. b) Natural World Heritage.
c) World Cultural Heritage. d) Cultural World Heritage.
30) A(n) ______ can take a patient to hospital quickly.
a) emergency b) bleeding
c) wound d) ambulance
B) Complete the following sentences with an appropriate form of the word in brackets. (0) is an
example for you.
31) Life is more . . . . . . . . . . now. (comfort)
32) Would you like to go . . . . . . . . . . . (swim)
33) He speaks French very . . . . . . . . . . . . (good)
34) Life in the city is . . . . . . . . . . . . . from life in the country. (difference)
35) Meat is not a . . . . . . . . . . food if we know how much to eat. (health)
36) These medicines can work well with your . . . . . . . . . (ill)
37) My sister has a beautiful . . . . . . . . . . . . . of stamp. (collect)
38) There was no . . . . . . . . . . for his absence from class yesterday. (explain)
C) Circle the italized portion of the sentence that is incorrect.
39) Some people grow so taller that their health may become endangered.
A B C D
40) After said goodbye to my parents, I went to school with my sister.
A B C D
41) The phone rung while I was washing the dishes.
A B C D
42) Henry’s friends told themselves to put his coat on the rack in their hall.
A B C D
43) She isn’t old enough to done this job.
A B C D
44) Eight hundred years ago Christmas songs are performed for people in towns and villages.
A B C D
45) Would you mind help me solve these mathematics problems? I can hardly understand how to do
them.
A B C D
46) She was having dinner when a man was coming and giving her a bunch of flowers.
A B C D
_____THE END_____
Keys – practice 15
II. Fill in each gap in each sentence with the correct form of the word in capital letters.
1. After many years of failure, Edison finally......in inventing the light bulb. SUCCESS
2. The accident happens because of driving...... CARE
3. He believed in his ......to jump down from the fourth storey without getting hurt. ABLE
4. You must pass the ......exam to attend the course. WRITE
5. Many people like him because of his ...... GENEROUS
6. The media help increase the ......of sports and games. POPULAR
7. The ......of forests has brought about floods recently. DESTROY
8. An ......man has stolen all our money. KNOW
9. The ......of this factory are widely consumed in this country. PRODUCE
10. Viet Nam declared its ......on September 2nd 1945. DEPEND
III. There are ten mistakes in this paragraph. Find them out and correct them.
Line 1 Summer in England is the better season of all. The sky is clear and blue.
Line 2 The sun shines brightly. But it is not pleasant to go out at noon because
Line 3 of the sun dazzles our eyes. The air is generally dry. It is very pleasant
Line 4 taking a walk in the morning when the country is cool, or again on the
Line 5 evening when the sunshine is not so heat, and the moon raises above
Line 6 the horizon. How beauty it is in summer in the countryside. There high
Line 7 in the sky, there has the moon which sheds it’s silver light together with
Line 8 thousand of little stars twinkling and twinkling.
PART III. READING I. Read the following passage then choose the best answer .
LEARNING HOW TO LEARN
There is usually one important (1) .................. missing from most school timetables. Very few students are
(2) ................ how to organize their learning and how to (3) ................... the best use of their time. Let’s take some
simple examples. Do you know how to (4) .............. up words in the dictionary?, and do you understand all the
information the dictionary contains? Can you (5) ..................... notes quickly, and can you understand them (6)
................... ? For some reason, many schools give learners no help with these matters. Teachers ask students to (7)
..................... pages from books, or tell them to write ten pages, but don’t explain (8)………..….… to do it. Learning by
heart can be useful, but it is important to have a genuine (9) ………..…… of a subject. You can (10) ……………… a lot
of time memorizing books, without understanding anything about the subject!
1. A. theme B. book C. subject D. mark
2. A. taught B. learnt C. educated D. graduated
3. A. take B. give C. get D. make
4. A. find B. look C. research D. get
5. A. do B. send C. take D. revise
6. A. after B. afterwards C. lastly D. at last
7. A. concentrate B. remind C. forget D. memorize
8. A. how B. what C. why D. it
9. A. information B. success C. understanding D. attention
10. A pass B. waste C. tell D. use
II. Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage. Use only ONE word in each space.
Computers play an important role in our everyday lives, sometimes without us even realizing it. Consider
the use (1) _________computers in both shops and offices. Big shops especially chain stores with branches all over the
country, have to deal with very large amounts of information.
They have to make (2) ________that there are enough goods on the shelves for customers to buy; they need to be
(3)__________to re-order before stocks (4) ________out, to decide which things are selling well and (5) ________on. All these
processes (6) ________performed quickly and efficiently by computers.
A (7) _______ of office work in the past involved information on paper. (8) ____ it had been dealt with by
people, the paper was put (9) ________for future reference. This way of working was (10) ________particularly easy
or fast. A computerized system is much more efficient.
III. Read the following passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question.
The culture of Vietnam is one of the oldest in the Southeast Asia region. Although Vietnam lies geographically
in Southeast Asia, long periods of Chinese domination and influence has resulted in the emergence of many East Asian
characteristics in Vietnamese culture, and generally Vietnam is said to be a part of the East Asian cultural sphere,
known widely as Chinese cultural sphere.
Despite considerable foreign influence, Vietnamese people have managed to retain many distinct
customs. While Chinese culture has the largest influence on traditional Vietnamese culture, there is also a
much smaller influence from the Cham and later Western cultures, most notably of France, Russia and the
United States. In term of prehistory, most Vietnamese historians consider the ancient Dong Son Culture to
be one of the defining aspects of early Vietnamese civilization.
Vietnam’s population in 2006 was 84,402,966, with a population density of 253 people per km2. Most
people live in or near the densely populous Red River or Mekong deltas. Due to the nation’s southward expansion
throughout its history, along with the different climate and environment met by the settlers as they moved further
south, slightly different regional cultures began to emerge, most notably between Northern and Southern
Vietnam.
1. The culture of Vietnam______ .
A. is the youngest in Asia B. does not get any Asian characteristics
C. was influenced by that of China D. was greatly dominated by that of Western
2. Which culture has not affected the Vietnamese one?
A. Of the United States B. Of the United Kingdom C. Of Russia D. Of France
3. Vietnamese people ______ . A. cannot keep their own culture in their daily life
B. have many diverse nation customs C. highly appreciate the Western influence on their culture
D. failed to retain the native customs
4. Through history, Vietnam expended to the ______ A. south B. north C. east D. west
5. Which statement is true?
A. The North and the South of Vietnam have the same regional cultures.
B. The Mekong delta is more populous than the Red River one.
C. Red River delta is densely populous.
D. Vietnamese people do not like living in the deltas.
PART IV. WRITING Rewrite the following sentences.
1. If we can solve the problem soon, it will be better for all concerned.
The sooner.................................................................................................... ....................................... ....................................................
2. I would prefer you to deliver the sofa on Friday.
I would rather……………………........................................................................................................................................………………
3. We've run out of tea.
There....................................... ........................ ....................................... ....................................... .............................................. ............
4. Susan was too excited to sleep.
Susan was …………........................................................................................................................................……………………………...
5. Robert has not had a job for two years.
Robert has been………………..............................................................................................................................................……………
Keys – practice 16
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THE END
GOOD LUCK
Keys – practice 17
B. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (4 points)
I. (1.5 point;0,1point/correct amswer)
1. C 2. A 3. B 4. A 5. D
6. D 7. A 8. B 9. B 10. C
11. A 12. C 13. D 14. D 15. A
II. (1.5 point;0,15point/correct amswer)
1. theft 2. painful 3. owner 4. valuables 5. accidentally
6. advice 7. insurance 8. sensible 9. suggestions 10. reliable
III. (1.5 point;0,1point/correct amswer)
1. (B) beside → 2. (D) imaccurate → 3. (A) astonish → 4. (D) fun → funny 5. (D) needs →
besides inaccurate astonished need
6. (A) with 7. (B) like → as 8. (D) excursion → 9. (A) journey guide 10. (C) more fast
profession → by voyage → tour guide than → faster than
profession
C. READING (3 points)
I. (1 point;0,1point/correct answer)
1. that/which 2. expect 3. first 4. how 5. of
6. out 7. use 8. still 9. on 10. instead
II. (0.6 point;0,1 point/correct answer)
1. C 2. D 3. D 4. B 5. C
6. A
III. (0,8 point/0,08 point/correct answer)
1. C 2. C 3. B 4. B 5. C
6. C 7. C 8. A 9. B 10. A
IV. (0.6 point; 0,1 point/correct answer)
1. E 2. B 3. A 4. G 5. C
6. F
D. WRITING
I. (0.5 point;0.1 point/correct answer)
1. No sooner had I got downstairs than the phone stopped ringing.
2. He has no intention of giving up working/ retiring when he is 65.
3. He greatly regretted not seeing Audrey on her trip to London.
4. Had she known that he was married, she would not have agreed to go out to dinner with him.
5. The singer had very little money (left) when he died, which surprised everybody.
II. Write about the following topic: 1.5 pts
The impression mark is based on the following scheme:
1. Content (50% pts): a provision of all main ideas and details as appropriate
2. Language (25%pts): a variety of vocabulary and structures
3. Presentation(25%pts): coherence, cohesion, and style appropriate to the level of English language gifted secondary
students.
ENGLISH PRACTICE 18
I/ Circle the word which has the italic part pronounced in a different way:
1.a. enough b. young c. country d. mountain
2.a. experimented b. collected c. needed d. raised
3.a. knife b. socket c. desk d. book
4.a. hour b. honour c. honest d. honey
II/ Choose the word whose stress pattern is not the same as the other. (1m)
1. a. admire b. blanket c. collection d. exchange
2. a. pagoda b. economic c. relax d. material
3. a. embroider b. occasion c. minority d. intermediate
4. a. embroider b. encourage c. champagne d. logical
III/ Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence. (3,5ms)
1. Jane and Jack stood in front of the mirror and looked at ……………………..
a. herself b. himself c. themselves d. ourselves
2. Which one is …………… milk or orange juice?
a. better b. the best c. good d. well
3. They haven’t found the paintings ……………………from the museum.
a. steal b. stole c. stolen d. stealing
4. The smaller the room is, the …………….furniture it needs.
a. fewer b. smaller c. more d. less
5. Henry, …………….work have been famous in the world, was an American writer.
a. which b. that c. who d. none are correct
6. It took him ages to ………………… living in the new town.
a. use to b. used to c. will used to d. will use to
7. The house was …………………………………… building.
a. a nice old stone b. a nice stone old c. a stone old nice d. an old nice stone
8. Hardly ……………………Duy when she stayed smiling.
a. had she seen b. she had seen c. has he seen d. does she see
9. I would rather you ……………….me the story.
a. tell b. told c. to tell d. telling
10. “ War and Peace” …………………… the longest book I have ever read.
a. are b. was c. were d. is
11. “ Nghi doesn’t like American beer” – “ ……………… does Vy”.
a. Either b. So c. Neither d. too
12. Ken doesn’t work here……………….. . he left about six months ago.
a. any longer b. no longer c. still d. yet
13. That’s a …………………. building.
a. five- story b. five – stories c. five – story’s d. five- stories’s
14. Vietnam is one of the countries of the ………………of South East Asian Nations.
a. affection b. association c. administration d. federration
15. I was just ..............to go out when you telephoned.
a. around b. about c. thinking d. planed
16. The national dress of japanese women is …………………………
a. Ao dai b. Kimono c. Sari d. Jeans
IV/ Circle A, B, C or D to choose the sentence which has the same meaning as the original
sentence.(2,5ms)
1. I’d prefer you to start work next month.
a. I’d rather you start work next month.
b. I’d rather start work for next month
c. I'd rather you started work next month.
d. You should start work next month.
2. This room is too small for five people
a. This room is very small for five people
b. This room is such small that five people can’t live in.
c. This room isn’t big enough for five people.
d. This room isn’t too big for five people.
3. They made me study hard when I was at school
a. I was made study hard when I was at school.
b. I was made to study hard when I was at school.
c. I was made studying hard when I was at school
d. When I was at school I studied hard.
4. You should go to the dentist’s at once.
a. Don’t delay to go to the dentist’s at once.
b. Don’t delay to go to the dentist’s any more.
c. Don’t delay going to the dentist’s any longer.
d. Don’t put off go to the dentist’s ant longer.
5. My grandfather is old, but he can walk to the park.
a. Although my grandfather is old, he can walk to the park.
b. Despite his old age, my grandfather can walk to the park.
c. In spite of being old, my grandfather can walk to the park.
d. All are correct.
PART C: Written tests.(8ms)
I/ Give the correct verb form in the brackets.(2ms)
1. It’s high time that you (get)……………..down to more serious work.
2. That man (stand)………….at the bus stop for the last half hour. Shall I tell him that the last bus has
already gone?
3. By next September I (pay)…………………4,000 pounds in income tax.
4. At this time next week they (sit)………………..in the train on their way to Paris.
II/ Supply the suitable forms of the words in brackets: (1ms)
1.We’ll live in a happier and ………………… life if we keep our environment clean.(health)
2.Thirty years ago, my hometown was small. Now it has turned into an …………city.(industry)
3.Islam is the ………………..religion of Malaysia. (office)
4.Don’t depend on him; he’s a very ………………….person. (rely)
III/ Rewrite the sentences, keep the meaning unchanged: (2,5ms)
1. These shoes will have to be repaired.
Richard will have…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. Bill never does any things if you don’t tell him what to do.
Unless………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. “Why don’t you put a better lock on the door, Mai?” Minh asked.
Minh suggested…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………......
4. Keeping calm is the secret of passing your driving test.
As long as……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...............
5. When she heard the news, she broke down.
On…………………………………………
6. She’d rather have Italian food than French food.
She prefers…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
7. We couldn’t get nearer because of the police
The police prevented……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………....
8. Although both of his legs were broken in the crash, he managed to get out of the car before it exploded.
Despite his……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
9. Every heard about the accident before I did.
I was the …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..........
10. It’s common knowledge that he has been in prison several times.
He is known…………………………………………………………………………..
IV/ Complete each sentence of the following letter.(2,5 ms)
Dear Diana,
1. Thank you/ much/ your letter/ arrive/ few days ago.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. It / be lovely / hear / you
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. I / be sorry / I not write / such / long time/ but I / be very busy.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. As you know/ we buy / new house / September.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. It / be /very bad condition / and it need / a lot / work.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
6. We finish / most / it now / and it look / very nice.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
7. Peter and I / decide / give / house- warming party / May 3rd
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
8. You think / you / able / come?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
9. Please give me / ring / let / know / you / make it.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
10. I / really / look forward / see you again.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Love,
Jenny
Keys – practice 62
PART B: Multiple choice. (8ms)
I/ (1m) 1.a 2.d 3. a 4.a
II/ (1m 1. d 2. b 3. a 4. d
III/ (3,5ms) 1.c 2.a 3.c 4.d 5.d 6.c 7.d 8.a
9.b 10.d 11.c 12.a 13.a 14.b 15.b 16.b
IV/ (2,5m) 1.c 2.c 3.b 4.c 5.d
PART C: Written.(8ms)
I/ (2ms)
1. got 2. has been standing 3. will have paid 4. will be sitting
II/ (1m)
1. healthy 2. industrial 3.official 4.unreliable
III/ (2,5ms)
1. Richard will have these shoes repaired
2. Unless you tell bill what to do, he never does anythings.
3. Minh suggested Mai ( should) put a better lock on the door.
4. As long as you keep calm, you will pass your driving test.
5. On hearing the news, she broke down.
6. She prefers Italian food to French food.
7. The police prevented us from getting nearer.
8. Despite his broken legs in the crash, he managed to get out of the car before it exploded.
9. I was the last one who heard about the accident.
10. He is know to have been in prison several times.
IV/ (2,5ms)
Dear Diana,
1. Thank you very much for your letter which arrived a few days ago.
2. It was lovely to hear from you.
3. I’m sorry I haven’t written for such a long time but I’ve been very busy.
4. As you know, we bought a new house in September.
5. It was in very bad condition and it needed a lot of work.
6. We have finished most of it now and it looks very nice.
7. Peter and I have decided to give a house- warming party on May 3rd
8. Do you think you will be able to come?
9. Please give me a ring and/ let me know if you can make it.
10. I’m really looking forward to seeing you again.
Love,
Jenny
ENGLISH PRACTICE 19
PART ONE: PHONOLOGY
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others in each group.
Write your answers A, B, C or D in the spaces given on the right. (5 pts)
0. A. move B. lose C. love D. tomb C
1. A. character B. ache C. channel D. chorus
2. A. bomb B. debt C. cucumber D. doubt
3. A. thorough B. within C. threaten D. breath
4. A. wicked B. united C. increased D. attended
5. A. wound B. shoulder C. soul D. poultry
II. Choose the word whose stress position is different from the others’ in each group.
Write your answers A, B, C or D in the spaces given on the right. (5 pts)
1. A. industry B. interview C. inherit D. interesting
2. A. manufacture B. museum C. congratulate D. promotion
3. A. because B. concentrate C. society D. enormous
4. A. university B. volunteer C. responsible D. economic
5. A. literature B. temperature C. convenient D. preference
C. Reading.
I. Read the passage and fill in the blank with a suitable word
Mother’s Day in Britain falls on the last Monday of March. On Mother’s Day sons and daughters visit
(1)........ mothers and bring them flowers and little presents. The eldest son must (2).... ………………….... his
mother a good cake. If sons or (3)... …………………..... cannot be with their mother on that day, they usually
(4)..... …………………... her presents.
Mother’s Day must be a day of rest (5). …………………....... the mother of the family so her daufhters cook
the dinner on that day and lay the (6).. …………………...... and the sons help to wash the plates and dishes
(7)........ dinner.
In the United State and Canada, Mother’s Day is (8)........ second Sunday in May. They (9).... …………………....
a very beautiful stamp for Mother’s Day in the United States. It shows the portrait of the mother of James
Whistler, (10).... ………………….... of the greatest America painters.
II. Read the following passage and choose the item (a, b, c or d) that best answers each of the
questions about it.
John Logie Baird, who is called “the father of television”, was born in Scotland in 1888. He became an
inventor at the age of 26. His first inventions were eletrically_heated socks and air-filled shose, but these
were not very successful.
Howwever, in 1923, he became interested in the idea of pictures by radio. He worked for several
months, and the following year he succeded in transmitting the first “television” picture a few meters across
the room.
Baird’s ‘television’ was not very clear, but people were very interested and he tried to make it better. In
1926, he shoued it to the public at the Royal Society. In 1928, he transmitted the first picture across the
Atlantic and in 1929, the BBC and the German post office began to broardast TV with his system.
1. John Logie Baird ...............
a. is called “the father of television” c. was an inventor
b. was born in Scotland in 1888 d. all are correct.
2. One of Baird’s first inventions was...............
a. eletrically-haeted sock b. air-filled c. television d. a + b
3. Baird was interested in the idea of pictures by radio at the age of ...............
a. 26 b. 35 c. 38 d. 40
4. Baird’s ‘television’ was introduced to the world in ...............
a. 1923 b. 1926 c. 1928 d. 1929
5. Which of the following is not true?
a. Baird’s first inventionc were not very successful.
b. The first ‘television’was not clear.
c. People weren’t interested in Baird’s ‘television’.
d. Baird’s system was used by the BBC and the German post office.
D. Writing.
I. Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one.
1. We haven’t seen each other for over two years.
=> The last time ………………………………………………………………………………………
2. “We are decorating our Christmas tree”, Hoa said.
=> Hoa said…………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. “I’ll give you my phone number so that you can call me” Jane said to me.
=> Jane told ……………………………………………………………………………………………
4. Many people in the world speak English.
=> English …………………………………………………………………………………………......
5. She’s very pleased to see her grandparents soon.
=> She’s looking ………………………………………………………………………………………
6. He clinbed the tree because he wanted to get a better view.
=> He climbed the tree so as………………………………………………………………………...
7. I have decided to help him rense his lessons.
=> I am…………………………………………………………………………………………………..
8. You backpack is not the same as mine.
=> My backpack is ..........……………………………………………………………………………
9. No one in the group is younger than Lan.
=> Lan is ………………………………………………………………………………………………..
10. “you should take more exercises, Mr Roberts”, the doctor said.
=> The doctor ………………………………………………………………………………………….
II. Use there words to complete this letter
Dear Hoa
1. Dave / I / have / best holiday / our lives!
…………………………………………………………………………...........................……………………………………
2. We / be / Barbados / one / most lovely island / Caribbean
…………………………………………………………………………...........................……………………………………
3. Although / it / much smaller / Jamaica / there seem / be / much more / do / Jamaica.
…………………………………………………………………………...........................……………………………………
4. Moreever / people here / seem / be / friendliver / those / other islands.
…………………………………………………………………………...........................……………………………………
5. We / stay / most modern hotel / I / ever / see.
…………………………………………………………………………...........................……………………………………
6. It / large / cool / and / many people / think / it / best hotel / island.
…………………………………………………………………………...........................……………………………………
7. It / comfortable / than / any / other hotels.
…………………………………………………………………………...........................……………………………………
8. Nearest beach / less / hundred meters / away.
…………………………………………………………………………...........................……………………………………
9. so / we / spend / lot / time / swim / sea.
…………………………………………………………………………...........................……………………………………
10. It / really good / and / I wish / you / be / here.
…………………………………………………………………………...........................……………………………………
KEYS – PRACTICE 20
Tõ bµi 1 cña phÇn A ®Õn phÇn C mçi ý ®óng 0,1 ®iÓm.
Tõ bµi 1 cña phÇn D mçi ý ®óng 0,15 ®iÓm.
Bµi Write ®óng 1 ® (mçi ý ®óng 0,1®)
A.
(I). 1. Chemical (II). 1. oceanic
2. necessary 2. Sugar
3. include 3. education
4. heritage 4. establised
5. campus 5. shore.
B. (I)
1–A 6–A 11 – B 16 – A
2–B 7–D 12 – D 17 – D
3–C 8–A 13 – D 18 – A
4–D 9–B 14 – A 19 – A
5–B 10 – A 15 – B 20 – A
(II).
1. Industrialization 6. Accommadation
2. Un healthy 7. Unfortunately
3. Landcape 8. Recognized
4. Surroundings 9. Envionmental
5. Traditional 10. useless
(III)
1. C getting -> to get 6. D tightly -> tight
2. D many -> much 7. B sending -> to send
3. B locating -> located 8. B hotter -> hot
4. C playing -> to play 9. A Have you eaten -> Did you eat
5. C to open -> opening 10. C have left -> left
C. (I)
1. their 6. table
2. bring 7. after
3. daughters 8. the
4. send 9. have
5. for 10. one
(II). 1 – D 2–D 3–B 4–B 5–C
D. Writing.
(I). 1. The last time. We saw each other was over two years ago.
2. Hoa said they were decorating their Christmas tree.
3. Jane told.
4. English is spoken by many people in the world.
5. She’s looking forward to seeing her grandparents.
6. He climbed the tree so as to get a better view.
7. I am going to help him revise his lessons.
8. My backpack is different from yours
9. Lan is the youngest in the group.
10. The doctor advised Mr Roberts that he should take more exercise
or The doctor advised Mr Roberts to take more exercise.
III. Choose the word or phrase that best fits the space in each of the following sentences: ( 40 pts)
11. .............................. these guidelines and enjoy the food you eat.
A. Go B. Take C. Follow D. Do
12. This apartment is…………………………… for us because it is rather cheap and near the city center.
A. easy B. suitable C. best D. ready
13. Mr Brown goes………………………… work………………………… bus every day.
A. to/ by B. to / in C. for / by D. for / in
14. We may know the land well, but we know very………………………… about the oceans.
A. few B. a few C. a little D. little
15. Do the following things……………………………… healthy teeth.
A. to have B. having C. have D. for having
16. Today Dien Bien Phu is a…………………………………… destination.
A. tour B. touring C. tourist D. toured
17. There is always……………………………………… traffic in the city center at rush hour.
A. strong B. heavy C. full D. many
18. Excuse me. Can I make a (n)…………………………………… to see the dentist?
A. meeting B. experiment C. gathering D. appointment
19. Keep fit and stay healthy. That’s the best…………………………………… to prevent a common cold.
A. means B. way C. thing D. road
20. ………………………………… I take you to the airport? – That would be nice, thanks.
A. Do B. Would C. Shall D. Take
21. Some students just sit and…………………………………………with friends at recess.
A. talk B. talking C. to talk D. for talking
22. Tom is good at…………………………………………………. models of things such as cars or planes.
A. doing B. working C. making D. giving
23. Hospital volunteers wear striped pink and white…………………………………….
A. uniform B. suit C. clothes D. dresses
24. Teenagers like to listen the…………………………………………. pop music.
A. late B. later C. latest D. last
25. Thank you for the invitation. What time would you like……………………………………………?
A. we come B. we to come C. that we come D. us to come
26. A journalist ……………………………………… for a newspaper.
A. sends B. posts C. types D. writes
27. I couldn’t go to school. I…………………………………….. a bad cold.
A. have B. had C. am having D. was having
28. …………………………………… the people in the area live in neighboring villages.
A. Most of B. Most C. Almost D. The most
29. The school library opens at any time between two o’clock……………………….half past three.
A. from B. and C. to D. from
30. Would you please………………………………. me where the city post office is?
A. tell B. say C. show D. point
31. A farm has………………………………. real vacations.
A. none B. no C. never D. nothing
32. What do we have……………………………….. dinner? I’m really hungry.
A. with B. at C. for D. of
33. There…………………………………. very few people in the shop.
A. is B. have C. being D. are
34. Try again. Don’t give………………………………………. hope.
A. out B. up C. on D. off
35. We…………………………….poor when we…………………………….to America 5 years ago.
A. are / move B. were / moved C. are / moved D. were / move
36. Liz liked……………………………….. the dolphin and the color of the cap.
A. either B. neither C. both D. none
37. My father never drinks beer. He………………………………… like it.
A. doesn’t B. don’t C. didn’t D. can’t
38. In today’s newspaper there …………………………… a lot of news about the earthquake.
A. has B. have C. is D. are
39. When I was a child, I always ………………………………… a bike to school.
A. drove B. rode C. ran D. took
40. I don’t like tests. Neither………………………………………
A. I do B. I don’t C. I like D. do I
41. I’d like to make a…………………………………. to 1256734, please.
A. ring B. call C. phone D. sound
42. ………………………………………. will it last? – About two hours.
A. When B. How much C. What D. How long
43. Sorry, he isn’t here. Can I ……………………………………… a message then?
A. leave B. let C. make D. ask him
44. My English is not very good. I want to………………………………… it often.
A. keep B. work C. practise D. get
45. Listen, who………………………………………… the guitar in the next room, Alice?
A. does play B. is playing C. plays D. are playing
46. The yard is very noisy…………………………………… the bell rings.
A. to B. up to C. into D. until
47. This CD player is very small. ?It is………………………………………
A. portable B. porting C. easy to port D. portably
48. There is one channel that only ………………………………………… pop videos.
A. performs B. displays C. plays D. shows
49. Each football team has eleven players.
A. It has eleven people in a football team.
B. Eleven people come to a football team.
C. There are eleven members in a football team.
D. A football team gets eleven people.
50. “ Police story” is Nga’s favorite program.
A. May likes “Police story” best.
B. They are many programs on TV.
C. “Police story” is among other programs on TV.
D. Nga likes all programs, except for “Police story”.
IV. Read the passages and choose the most suitable word for each blank: ( 10 pts)
British parents are always…(51)…………………… that their children spend too much
time…(52)………………. TV and not enough time doing other activities like sports and reading.
A……(53)…………….. survey of people’s free time activities……(54)……………… that young people spend
about 23 hours a week in…(55)……………. of the television set, that means over 3 hours……(56)……………
It is…(57)…………….. that the average adult watches even more: 28 hours a week. Every household in
the county has a TV set and over half have two or more . (58)…………….. to the survey people do not only
watch sitting in their living room , they watch it in the kitchen and in bed as well.
We cannot deny that television also…(59 )…………………… some negative effects especially children ,
because many films shown on TV contain violence, crime and other bad things. Excessive watching of TV
by children has lowered…(60)………………. results in studying at school
51. A. complain B. complaining C. complains D. complained
52. A. to watch B. watch C. watching D. watched
53. A. recent B. recently C. late D. lately
54. A. show B. to show C. showing D. shows
55. A. back B. front C. side D. behind
56. A. a day B. a week C. a month D. a year
57. A. surprise B. surprised C. surprising D. to surprise
58. A. Because B. Addition C. Beside D. According
59. A. have B. having C. has D. had
60. A. Its B. their C. his D. her
V. Find the wrong underlined part ( A,B,C or D) in the following sentences: ( 10 pts)
61. I had not to work yesterday because it was my day off.
A B C D
62. You must try to make these children clean their tooth.
A B C D
63. There is many furniture made of wood in the sitting room.
A B C D
64. Eric now drives his bike to school instead of traveling by bus.
A B C D
65. Life is more comfortably now and people enjoy watching TV at their own home.
A B C D
66. Look at these two beautiful vases. Which one do you like best?
A B C D
67. Nowadays people are living longer so they are more elderly people.
A B C D
68. What do you usually do at recess? Do you play some games?
A B C D
69. I am terrible sorry. I didn’t mean to break your windows.
A B C D
70. On the back of the school yard there is a big apple tree.
A B C D
VI. Find in each blank with ONE suitable word: ( 10pts)
VISIT THE EDINBURGH FESTIVAL
Every year, thousands of people come to Edinburgh, the…(71)……………………… city of Scotland, to
be part of the Edinburgh Festival. For three weeks every August and September the…(72)……………… is
filled with actors and artist from all over the world. They come to Edinburgh for the (73)………………… arts
festival in Britain. During this time, the streets of the city are alive with…(74)………………… and dance from
early in the morning until late at night. You can even see artists painting …(75)………………… on the streets!
Tens of thousands of ……(76)………………… come to the Festival to see new films and plays and to
hear music played by……(77)………………… musicians. This year, you can see over five
hundred…(78)……………………… with actors from more than forty countries.
The tickets for these performances are quite …(79)………………, and it is usually easier to see
your……(80)…………………… star in Edinburgh than it is in London. So come to Edinburgh next summer.
VIII. Rewrite the following sentences in such a way that they mean almost the same as those
printed before them( 10 pts)
91. He is a slower and more careful driver than I am.
He drives…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
92. The trip lasted two weeks
It was………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
93. Khanh is a fluent English speaker.
Khanh speaks………………………………………………………………………………………………
94. There are over eight hundred stamps in Tam’s collection.
Tam’s collection…………………………………………………………………………………………
95. They prefer computer games to video games.
They like…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
96. Thu often uses English to talk to Dave and Mary.
Thu often ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
97. Lan likes chicken most.
Chicken is………………………………………………………………………………………………………
98. Hoa doesn’t like fish as much as beef.
Hoa likes…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
99. My cap had a picture of a buffalo on it.
There………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
100. Nam plays for his school badminton team.
Nam is………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Keys – practice 23
Ví dụ : Chọn A → X Bỏ câu đã chọn → Chọn lại →
1 T X 2 X B C D 4 A X C D 6 A X C D
1 1 1
2 T X 2 A B X D 4 A B C X 6 A B C X
2 2 2
3 X F 2 X B C D 4 X B C D 6 A X C D
3 3 3
4 T X 2 A B X D 4 A B X D 6 X B C D
4 4 4
5 X F 2 A B C X 4 A X C D 6 A X C D
5 5 5
6 T X 2 A B C X 4 A B C X 6 A B C X
6 6 6
7 X B C D 2 A X C D 4 X B C D 6 A B X D
7 7 7
8 A B X D 2 X B C D 4 A B C X 6 A B C X
8 8 8
9 A X C D 2 A X C D 4 A B X D 6 A X C D
9 9 9
10 A B C X 3 X B C D 5 X B C D 7 X B C D
0 0 0
11 A B X D 31 A X C D 51 A X C D 71 CAPITAL 81ENTERTAIMENT
12 A X C D 32 A B C D 52 A B X D 72 CITY 82 SENSIBLE
13 X B C D 33 A B C X 53 X B C D 73 BIGGEST 83 ADDICTIVE
14 A B C X 34 A X C D 54 A B C D 74 MUSIC 84 EDUCATION
15 X B C D 35 A X C D 55 A X C D 75 PICTURE 85 ADDITION
16 A B X D 36 A B X D 56 X B C D 76 TOURISTS 86 PAINFUL
17 A X C D 37 X B C D 57 A B X D 77 FAMOUS 87 UNPLEASANT
18 A B C X 38 A B X D 58 A B C X 78 PERFORMANCES 88 DECORATOR
19 A X C D 39 A X C D 59 A B X D 79 CHEAP 89TEENAGERS
20 A B X D 40 A B C X 60 A X C D 80 FAVORITE 90ENERGETIC
91. He drives more slowly and carefully than me
92. It was a two – week trip.
93. Khanh speaks English fluently.
94. Tam’s collection has over eight hundred stamps.
95. They like computer games better than video games.
96. Thu often talks to Dave and Mary I English.
97. Chicken is Lan’s favorite food .
98. Hoa lij\kes beef more than fish.
99. There was a picture of a buffalo on my cap.
100. Nam is a member of his school badminton team.
ENGLISH PRACTICE 24
PART TWO: PHONETICS (0.2 x 10 = 2.0 pts)
I. Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others by
circling A, B, C or D (0.2 x 5 = 1.0 pt)
1.A. revive B. tight C. describe D. victim
2.A. husband B. surrounding C. rubbish D. plumber
3.A. burned B. stopped C. asked D. promised
4.A. seat B. sugar C. sight D. sand
5.A. stamps B. trains C. hotels D. caves
II. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B, C or D (0.2
x 5 = 1.0 pt)
. 1.A. directory B. telephone C.invention D. experiment
2.A. furniture B. university C. patient D. hospital
3. A. sociable B. humorous C. generous D. reserved
4.A. delivery B. equipment C. electricity D. Experiment
5.A. enroll B. summer C. hobby D. favor
I. Circle best option A, B, C or D to complete the following sentences. (0.2 x 10 = 2.0 pts)
1. ______ he is rich and famous, he lives in a modest house in the village.
a. Because b. However c. Therefore d. Although
2. Bill Gates is probably the best known and most successful ______in computer software.
a. pioneer b. volunteer c. generator d. inventor
3. If you are a student, you can get 20 percent _______ in this shop.
a. discount b. effect c. selection d. resident
4. The alarm clock didn’t________ so Uyen got up late.
a. rang b. go on c. go up d. go off
5. On Sunday in England, most shops were closed and _________ the theaters and cinemas.
a. so were b. neither were c. were too d. so weren’t
6. Could you do me a favor? - __________.
a. Yes, that’s very kind of you b. No problem
c. No, thank you d. Yes, please
7. Horace went home and went to ________bed to change the sheets.
a. the b. ø c. a d. a
8. How long ago ________ Mai?
a. have you seen b. you saw c. would you see d. did you see
9. Household and garden waste _____collected____ compost.
a. is / to make b. are/ to do c. is/ to do d. are/ to make
10. I don’t mind _______ the phone as long as you pay for your calls.
a. you used b. you to use c. your to using d. your using
II. Use the words given in brackets to form a word that fits in the space. (0.2 x 10 = 2.0 pts)
III. Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the verb in the brackets. (0.2 x 5 =
1.0 pt)
1.(you/do) ............................. the homework yet?
2.I was not used to (drive) ............................. on the left when I was in London.
3.English and French (teach) .............................. in our school.
4.As I came to Lan’s yesterday, she (watch) ............................. TV.
5.Many people buy suitcases (carry) ………..….…. their luggage.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
IV. Fill each gap of the following sentences with a suitable preposition. (0.2 x 5 = 1.0 pt)
1. Could I help you ___________your bag?
2. Na got up late this morning because her alarm clock didn’t go __________.
3. I’m looking forward ____________ seeing you in June.
4. In the competition, everyone fell __________the deep and dangerous water.
5. Ha Long Bay is recognized __________UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
In the first year of lower secondary 1………………, I had some difficulties in learning English. My English
pronunciation 2…………………really bad and my English grammar was worse. I did not 3……………….how to
improve them. I didn’t want my father 4……………. mother to know about this. One afternoon after the
lesson, my teacher 5……………… English told me to wait 6…………… her outside the classroom. She took
7………… to the school library and showed me tapes of pronunciation drills kept in a glass bookcase. She
also told me how to use an English- English dictionary to 8………………my English grammar. “Now I think
you know what you should do” she said. I made much progress and only one year later, I won the first
9……………… in the English Speaking Contest 10……………for secondary school students in my hometown.
III. Read the passage, then write true (T) or false (F) for the following sentences(0.2 x 5 = 1.0pt).
The Vietnames people celebrate the New Year ( Tet) on the first three days of the January according to the
lunar calendar. On these days, they often paint and decorate their houses. They buy a lot of fruit, flowers
and they also make many delicious dishes. They make sticky rice cakes because they are their traditional
cakes. People who work far away try to get home on these days. On the first day of Tet, people often offer
these good fruit and food to their ancestors and after that the whole families enjoy the food. They also visit
pagodas, temples and their relatives or friends. Children are given lucky money which represents the
adults' good wishes to them. There are a lot of traditional games and contests at Tet, such as rice - cooking,
fire- making, water- fetching and buffalo- fighting. These are really interesting. People are playing and
enjoying themselves very much on this occasion.
.............1. Vietnamese people celebrate their New Year on the first day of January according
to the lunar calendar.
.............2.They make sticky rice cakes at Tet because they are traditional ones.
.............3. People try to get home at Tet because they earn a lot of money.
.............4. Adults often give children lucky money because lucky money represents good wishes.
............ 5. There are no traditional games at Tet.
III. In about 150 words write about “ The Mid - Fall festival”. (2.0pts)
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KEYS – PRACTICE 24
PART TWO: PHONETICS (0.2 x 10 = 2.0 pts)
I. Choose the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others
by circling A, B, C or D (0.2 x 5 = 1.0 pt)
1D. victim 2B. surrounding 3A. burned 4B. sugar 5A. stamps
II. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others by circling a, b,
c or d. (0.2 x 5= 1.0 pt)
II.Fill in each blank with ONE suitable word to complete the passage.(2.0 pts)
1. school 2. was 3. know 4. and 5. of
6. for 7. me 8. improve 9. prize 10. held
III. Read the passage and , then write true ( T) or false (F) for the following sentences.( 0.2 x5
=1pt)
1. F 2. T 3. F 4. T 5. F
II. Find and circle the letter A, B, C or D of the word which has a different stressed syllable . (10 points).
12. There are many…… on television where a team of people have to answer questions.
A. queries B. riddles C. inquiries D. quizzes
1
13. Children have to …………. respect to their parents and teachers.
A. show B. take C. feel D. express
14. It is…………. knowledge that you have to drink more fluids when you have flu.
A. common B. popular C. widespread D. updated
15. I read the contract again and again ……………. avoiding making spelling mistakes.
A. with a view to B. in view of C. by means of D. in terms of
16. You should be very…………. to your teachers for their help.
A. thankful B. thanking C. grateful D. considerate
17. That cupboard must always be ………….. carefully locked.
A. guarded B. shut C. closed D. kept
18. The earth is not a completely solid ball of rock, but …….. various layers.
A. makes up of B. makes up with C. is made up of D. is made up with
19. Tom: "This silver vase is tarnished.". Tim: - " In my opinion, It needs …….."
A. to be polish B. polishing. C. polished D. being polished
20. "I can't understand how you missed the exit." ~ "Well, it was so dark ………"
A. we could see the road signs hardly B. hardly could we see the road signs
C. we could see hardly the road signs D. we could hardly see the road signs
21. This old man said that he was opposed …………… the marriage of his niece.
A. of B. to C. from D. against
22. It 's pay - day, and they are waiting …………… .
A. for paying B. to be paying C. to have paid D. to be paid
23. She has …………… work to do that she gets very tired.
A so many B. much more C. so much D. too much
24. Hardly ……………. asleep when the phone woke him up again.
A. the doctor fell B. the doctor had fallen
C. did the doctor fallen D. had the doctor fallen
25. She is not used …………… spoken to like that.
A. to be B. to being C. being D. with
26. If I had met you last Sunday, I ……………. here today.
A. wouldn't have being B. wouldn't have been
C. wouldn't be D. had been
27. A large number of students in this school ………….. English quite fluently.
A. speak B. speaks C. is speaking D. has spoken
28. Claims for compensation could ………….. run into millions of pounds.
A. far B. much C. well D. most
29. We welcome the new regulations, which become …… on the first of the next month.
A. effective B. efficient C. efficacious D. effect
30. I wish you ………………. me a new one instead of having it ………. as you did.
A. would give-to repair B. gave -to repair C. had given- to be repaired D. had given- repaired
IV. Find the incorrect underlined part. Circle your choice A, B, C or D. (10 points)
1. Light rays can make the desert appears to be a lake.
A B C D
2. Tuition at universities has raised by one hundred dollars this year.
A B C D
3. According some scientists, the earth is losing its outer atmosphere because of pollutants.
A B C D
4. Much industrial products can be made from soybeans.
A B C D
5. Dentistry is a branch of medical that has developed dramatically in the last twenty years.
A B C D
6. Paint must be stirring and sometimes diluted before it is applied.
A B C D
7. It was difficult to see the road clearly because the rain
2
A B C D
8. Passengers travel comfortable and safely in the new jumbo jets.
A B C D
9. The guest which just arrived forgot to sign his name in the hotel register
A B C D
10. If you don't work hard, you cannot expect to be succeed.
A B C D
V. Give the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets: (20 points)
Sports in North America go back to the Native Americans , who played forms of lacrosse and field
hockey. During colonial times, ….....(1), still a small park in southern Manhattan. However, organized sports
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competitions and local participatory sports on a substantial scale go back only to the late 19th century. Schools
and (2) ………………..emphasizing physical as well as mental vigor, and churches began to loosen
strictures against leisure and physical pleasures. As (3)…… and less physical during the late 19th century,
Americans became concerned with diet and exercise. With sedentary urban activities replacing rural life,
Americans used sports and outdoor relaxation to balance lives that had become hurried and confined. Biking,
tennis and golf became popular for those who could afford them, while (4) …………city activities. At the
same time, organizations such as the Boy Scouts and (5) ………… as a part of their efforts to counteract
untruly behavior among young people.
IX. Each of the following sentences contains an error, find and correct it (10 points)
1. The police is now investigating the robbery that took place in our 1.........................
neibourghhood last night
2. There was a slight disagreement between committee members of the club, 2.........................
regarding their trip next month.
3. Most of us were feeling sleepier at the meeting because the speaker had a 3.........................
monotonous voice.
4. She was not unaware of their presence in the room as she was absorbed in 4.........................
her reading.
5. When you talk to the old man, please speak out, he is hard of hearing. 5.......................
6. My pen has few ink in it; so could you give me some? 6........................
7. Neither William or his brother stole the apples from the orchard. 7.......................
8. It is hoped that the development countries will be less selfish in their 8........................
economic policies and help the poorer nations.
9. The audience watching the rock concert obviously do not satisfy with the 9........................
performance the band presented.
10. Those silly ghost stories made Pakcil Abu feared to go upstairs by himself. 10........................
1. The police is now investigating the robbery that took place in our neibourghhood last night
2. There was a slight disagreement between committee members of the club, regarding their trip next month.
3. Most of us were feeling sleepier at the meeting because the speaker had a monotonous voice.
4. She was not unaware of their presence in the room as she was absorbed in her reading.
5. When you talk to the old man, please speak out, he is hard of hearing.
6. My pen has few ink in it; so could you give me some?
7. Neither William or his brother stole the apples from the orchard.
8. It is hoped that the development countries will be less selfish in their economic policies and help the poorer
nations.
9. The audience watching the rock concert obviously do not satisfy with the performance the band presented.
10. Those silly ghost stories Pakcil Abu made feared to go upstairs by himself.
X. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it has the same meaning as the printed above
sentence. (20 points)
1. " Let 's go for a walk in the park," said Andrew
Andrew suggested ... .................................................................................................................
2. His second attempt on the world record was successful.
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He broke ..................................................................................................................................
3. She and I have never been there before.
Neither..... ...............................................................................................................................
4. What particularly impressed me was her excellent command of English.
I ....................................................................................................................................................
5. The result of the match was never in doubt.
At no time ..................................................................................................................................
6. This will be the orchestra 's first performance outside London.
This will be the first time ............................................................................................................
7. In spite of taking a taxi, Bill arrived late at the meeting.
Although Bill .............................................................................................................................
8 The house looks better since the repainting was done.
The house looks better now.........................................................................................................
9. The concert was not as good as we had expected.
The concert didn’t come............................................................................................................
10. Mosquitoes cause malaria.
Malaria is known ............................................................................................................
XI. Rewrite the following sentences, using the word in the brackets. The second sentence must be as close as
possible in meaning to the first. Don’t change the word given (20 points)
1. Even if we don’t like the idea, we’ll have to go with him. (whether)
...................................................................................................................................................
2. Which of the two books would you prefer? (rather)
.....................................................................................................................................................
3. It was touch and go whether he recovered or not. (balance)
...................................................................................................................................................
4. In these plans nothing has been overlooked. (covered)
......................................................................................................................................................
5. Robert is very self-confident. (confidence)
....................................................................................................................................................
6. The ship was hardly visible through the thick fog.(make)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
7. You can avoid tooth decay by brushing your teeth regularly.(prevented)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
8. I think reading is preferable than watching TV.(rather)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
9. Most people regard him as being the best man for the job.(widely)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
10. You aren’t allowed to smoke on the plane.(ban)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
XII. Find only one word to complete the following sentence.(20 points)
1. Many people like to keep cats as ……………………………… .
2. The scientists who study the sky are called ……………… . … .
3. My mother chose teaching as her ……………………… ……. .
4. He writes a lot of plays. He is a ……………… .……………… .
5. Dang Thai Son plays the piano wonderfully. He is a well-known …………… .
6. Mary suddenly left the room ……………………………… a word.
7. I’m not in …………....… of children leaving home at such early age.
8. We walked on tiptoe for ……....………… of being discovered.
9. The bridge is ………...…… repair so we’ll have to take the long way round.
10. That wasn’t an accident. You did it on …….............…….. .
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KEYS
I. Circle the word whose underlined part pronounced differently from the rest. (10 pts: 1/1)
1. D 2. A 3. C 4. A 5. C 6. C 7. C 8. D 9.B 10. D
II. Find and circle the word which has a different stressed syllable . (10 points: 2/1).
1. D 2. B 3. A 4. C 5. D
III. Circle the best answer to complete each sentence. (30 points: 1/1)
IV. Find the incorrect underlined part. Circle your choice A, B, C or D. (10 points: 1/1)
1. C 2. C 3. A 4. A 5. C 6. B 7. C 8. B 9. B 10. D
V. Give the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets: (20 points: 1/1)
1. to discover/had lied
2. didn’t expect/to be introduced
3. tries/to save/retires/will have saved
4. is being delivered/to stay/to check/hasn’t been damaged
5. has/getting/irritating
6. has looked (has been looking)/hasn’t been able/to find
7. to make/throw
VI. Give the correct form of the words in brackets. (20 points: 2/1)
VII. Read the 02 following passages and circle the best answer A, B, C or D.
Passage A: (10 points: 1/1)
VIII: Choose from the phrase A-H the one which fits each gap.(10 points)
1a 2.e 3.d 4.b 5.g
IX. Each of the following sentences contains an error, find and correct it (10 points)
1. is- are 2. between- among 3. sleeper- sleepy
4. unaware- aware 5. speak out- speak up 6. few- little
7. or – nor 8. develop- developing 9. do- did
10. feared- fear
X. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it has the same meaning as the printed above
sentence. (20 points: 2/1)
1. Andrew suggested going for a walk in the park. / Andrew suggested that they should go for a walk in the park
2. He broke the world record at / on his second attempt.
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3. Neither she nor I have been there before. / Neither have she and I been there before.
4. I was particularly impressed by her excellent command of English.
5. At no time was the result of the match in doubt.
6. This will be the first time the orchestra has played / performed outside London.
7. Although Bill took a taxi, he arrived late at the meeting.
8. The house looks better now that it has been repainted.
9. The concert didn’t come up to our expectations.
10. Malaria is known to be caused by mosquitoes .
XI. Rewrite the following sentences, using the word in the bracket. The second sentence must be as close as
possible in meaning to the first. (20 points: 2/1)
1. Whether we like the idea or not, we’ll have to go with him.
2. Which of the two books would you rather have?
3. It was in the balance whether he recovered or not.
4. In these plans everything has been covered.
5. Robert has a lot of confidence in himself.
6. You could hardly / couldn’t/ ®idn’t make out the ship through the thick fog.
7. Tooth decay can be prevented if you brush your teeth regularly.
8. I would (‘d) rather read than watch TV.
9. He is widely regarded as being the best man for the job.
10. There is a ban on smoking on the plane.
XII. Find only one word to complete the following sentence. (20 points: 2/1)
1. pets 6. without
2. astronomers 7. favo(u)r
3. career 8. fear
4. playwright 9. under
5. pianist 10. purpose
The end
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ENGLISH PRACTICE 26
SECTION I. Phonetics: (10 points)
Part A: Choose and write in your answer sheet the word whose underlined part is
pronounced differently from the rest of the group . ( 5 points )
1. A. discussion B. revision C. attention D. admission
2. A. cease B. chase C. increase D. raise
3. A. genuine B. geneticist C. guarantee D. generate
4. A. boot B. shoot C. food D. good
5. A. teenage B. dosage C. voyage D. carriage
Part B: Choose and write in your answer sheet the word whose stress pattern is
different from the rest of the group. ( 5 points )
6. A. consequently B. profile C. initiate D. project
7. A. obedience B. curriculum C. benefactor D. moustache
8. A. arithmetic B. assassinate C. agriculture D. controvert
9. A. compulsory B. technology C. academic D. eliminate
10. A. inheritance B. mathematician C. communication D. tuberculosis
SECTION II: Vocabulary and grammar ( 15 points)
I .Choose the best option ( A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence below and write in
your answer sheet.
11 . Books are no longer the only_________ of stories and information .
A. source B. style C. basis D. site
12. You’ll have to_________ a better idea than that if you want to win .
A. come in for B. get down to C. bring out D. come up with
13. Would it be _________ for you to see me tomorrow morning ?
A. fit B. successful C. possible D. worth
14. You would look up a word in a dictionary if you didn’t know what it_________.
A. signified B . meant C . showed D. talked
15. My father often does _________ with people from other countries in the region .
A. business B. finances C. affairs D. economy
16. Which word is incorrect ?
A. bamboos B. photos C. pianoes D. tomatoes
17. I couldn’t tell what time it was because workmen had removed the _________ of the
clock .
A. hands B. pointers C. arms D. fingers
18. At the end of the winter . The price of winter clothes in the shop usually_________.
A. drops B. lowers C. sinks D. reduces
19. The question of late payment of bills was _________ at the board meeting.
A. risen B. raised C bought D. taken
20. Modern buildings should _________with the surrounding area.
A. suit B. fit C. blend D. join
21. There was nothing special about his clothes_________ from his flowery tie.
A. but B. except C. other D. apart
22. He went _________ a bad cold just before Christmas.
A. down with B. in for C. over D. through
23. His name was on the _________ of my tongue. but I just couldn’t remember it.
A. end B. point C. edge D. tip
24. Alice finally_________ the job because she couldn’t stand its high pressure anymore.
A. admitted B. accepted C. adopted D. quit
25. The campaign raised far more than the _________ of $20.000.
A. aim B. object C. goal D. target
II . There is one mistake in each of the following sentences. Find and correct it.
( 10 points)
26. I was the last person hearing about that accident .
27. He objected for his secretary’s coming to work late.
28. This is the old furniture that isn’t worth kept.
29. For such an experience and able teacher, discipline was not a problem.
30. He looks remarkable like his father .
31. Only by studying hard you can pass the final exam.
32. It was so bad weather that we couldn’t go out.
33. They are having the walls painting by the painters
34. Many people think that reading newspapers are very interesting.
35. There is too many pollution in large cities .
III. Give the correct form of the words in brackets (10 points).
36. Forcing children to use their right hand can cause _________ of school, which can
impact their academic development. (HATE)
37. I admire her_________ beauty. She’s old but she’s still beautiful. (TIME)
40. The principal said some _________ words to the pupils before the exam.
(COURAGE)
41. The _________ horse ran away from the fire. (FRIGHT)
42. _________ are unpleasant, but it will be nice when we get into the new house.
(MOVE)
43. The meeting has been _________ arranged for 3 p.m. next Friday.(PROVIDE)
The loss of the jobs and persistent unemployment in the industrial countries is due
mainly to changes in technology. It is thought to be misleading to blame job losses on the
shift of corporations from the industrial countries to the Third World.
The present technological developments have been compared to a Third Industrial
Revolution. The first coming in the 19th century, was characterized by the steam engine
and the use of coal. In the 1920s the second emerged with the use of oil and the electro
dynamo. The third, the present one, is driven by computers, biotechnology and
information technology.
However, there can be seen weaknesses in the newest of industrial revolutions. The
technology is advancing so fast and productivity is rising so fast that we are left with a
big problem.. Because of the loss in jobs, caused largely by this new, technology, there
will not be enough people with money to buy all these products.
Technology as definitely enhanced our standard of living, even our quality of life.
But as the capacity to produce expands and the lack of purchasing power and consequent
demand diminish, there can be overproduction and recession, and what happens to our
standard of living?
56.What is the main point the author is making?
A. That the industrial countries have more unemployment than the Third World.
B. That technology is the main cause of unemployment.
C. That corporations have shifted to the Third World.
D. That the present situation is like in the Industrial Revolution.
57.Which of the following is not a characteristic of one of the industrial revolutions?
A. The use of oil B. The use of computer
C. The use of electricity D. The use of coal
58.What is stated as being the main weakness of the Third Industrial Revolution?
A. There will be too few people who can afford to buy things.
B. there won't be enough products for everyone to buy.
C. There will not be enough money around.
D. There will be too many machines in the factories.
59.Why does the author think that there won't be enough people to buy the product?
A. People will not be able to keep up with technology.
B. Productivity will not be high enough.
C. There will be too many products.
D. Many people will be unemployed
60. What do we infer is the author's attitude to the technology?
A. It has improved our purchasing power
B. It has improved our quality of life.
C. It has created more jobs
D. It is not responsible for the recession..
III. Read the following passage and decide which option A, B, C or D best fits each
space (10 points)
Reports that the government is about to _________( 61) the go ahead to plans for
the building of a new runway at London’s Gatwick airport have angered local residents
and raised fears of increased noise and exhaust pollution. The (62) _________ plans also
include permission for additional night flights and will (63) _________ the compulsory
purchase of farmland, as well as the demolition of a number of private homes. According
to sources close to the Ministry of Transport, the government is known to be concerned
by the increasing (64) _________ of traffic at London Heathrow, where there are no
plans for further runways in the foreseeable (65) _________ . Gatwick is widely (66)
_________ as a better (67) _________ for expansion than London’s third airport,
Stansted, which still suffers from poor transport links. A spokesperson for the Keep
Gatwick Quiet association, (68) ________ up of local people, accused the government of
going back on promises made before the General Election. “We were told then that the
airport authority had no (69) _________ of building another runway, and we believe that
the government has a duty to (70) _________ its pledges. “Prominent figures in the
government are also believed to be concerned at the news, although the Prime Minister,
interviewed last night, is quoted as saying that reports were “misleading”. However, he
would not give an assurance that plans for building a runway had definitely been rejected.
61. A. sign B. make C. give D. approve
62. A. controversial B. debatable C. notorious D. doubtful
63. A. involve B. concern C. assume D. need
64. A. sum B. size C. volume D. length
65. A. years B. period C. time D. future
66. A. regarded B. believed C. felt D. held
67. A. potential B. outlook C. prospect D. likelihood
68. A. made B. set C. brought D. taken
69. A. desire B. intention C. wish D. objective
70. A. bear out B. count on C. pull off D. stand by
Section IV – writing
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same
as the sentence printed before it (10 points):
71. By the time we arrive the other guests will have already started dinner.
The other guests will start …………………………………………………………..
72. She is proud of being such a good cook.
- She prides………...................………………………………………………………
73. The heavy rain made it impossible for us to have our picnic.
- Had………...................................……………….......................................................
74. His jealousy increases with his love for her.
- The more .....................................................................................................................
75. “If you wanted to use my car, you should have asked me first, Tom” said Mary.
- Mary criticized ………….............………………..…………………………………..
76. I dislike it when people criticize me unfairly.
- I object..................................………………...…………….........................................
77. The mother smiled happily. She took her baby in her arms.
- Smiling .........................................................................................................................
78. It is not certain that Jones will get the job.
- It is open ......................................................................................................................
79. People think that the man stole the car.
- The car ..........................................................................................................................
80. Jack may be very intelligent, but he should be careful about this.
- No matter .....................................................................................................................
II.Essay (20 points)
“What career would you like to choose after leaving school?”
Write an essay of about 150 - 180 words to support your points.
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C. Unless they arrived at the fair early enough D. Had they arrived at the fair early
23. It is necessary to be careful _________ your career.
A. when choosing B. when you will choose
C. when you chose D. when you have chosen
24. _________ is the most important thing I want to know when living far from them.
A. What are my parents B. My parents are
C. How my parents are D. That my parents are
25. _________that she burst into tears.
A. Such her anger was B. She was so anger
C. So angry she was D. Such was her anger
Part 2: Write the correct form of each bracketed word (of the following passage) in the space
provided in the column on the right. The first one has been done as an example. (2,0 points)
MEMORIES
I have never forget the most (0. wonder) moment in our 0. wonderful
career when we were given the highest score for our
(1.perform) in the ice-skating championship 1. ………………
(2.compete) at Helsinki. We received the 2. ………………
(3.believe) score of nine marks of 6.0, which was the 3. ………………
maximum score that could be given. The (4.long) of 4. ………………
time that we had spent practicing our dance routine
finally paid off. The (5.difficult) that we had found with 5. ………………
some of the (6.music) pieces we had chosen was soon 6. ………………
overcome and becoming (7.fame) was only a matter of 7. ………………
time.
Those were the (8.excite) days of being young and 8. ………………
(9.optimism) about everything and having the feeling 9. ………………
that our (10.popular) would never lessen. 10. ………………
Part 3: In the text below some lines are correct but some have a word that should not be
there. Indicate the correct lines with a tick (✓). For the incorrect lines, write the words that
should not be there. (1,5 points)
A VACATION IN SCOTLAND
Some friends of mine decided to go on holiday 1. .................
to Scotland. They asked me if I was wanted to go too 2. .................
but I had already arranged to go to Italy. I told them 3. .................
so that I had been to Scotland before, so they asked 4. .................
me to give them some ideas. I advised them to take up 5. .................
warm clothes and raincoats. " If I were like you, I'd 6. .................
always carry umbrellas!" I told them. " I doubt that 7. .................
whether you'll have any sunny days." I didn't see 8. .................
them again until was after their holiday. They were all 9. .................
very sun-tanned, and they told to me that they had 10. ...............
had very hot weather. " If we had been taken your 11. ...............
advice, we wouldn’t have made a terrible mistake," 12. ...............
they said. "Luckily we were told us before we left that 13. ...............
it was very hot in Scotland. It is said to they have 14. ...............
been the hottest summer ever! 15. ...............
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Part 4: Fill in each blank with ONE suitable world. Write your answers in the spaces provided below the
passage. (2,0 points)
Neil Armstrong is an American (1)__________. He is known as the first man to walk on the
(2)__________. Armstrong was born (3)__________August 5th, 1930 in Wapokoneta in Ohio. From 1949
to 1952, he worked (4) __________ a pilot in the United States Navy. In 1962, he joined the NASA
astronaut programs. On July 20th 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first human to step on the moon’s
(5)__________. Armstrong received his M.S from the University of Southern California in 1970. He
resigned from NASA a year later and (6)__________ 1971 to 1979, he taught at the University of
Cincinnati. In 1986, Armstrong was (7) __________ vice chairman of the committee
(8)__________investigated the space shuttle Challenger disaster. Armstrong is also well-known for (9)
__________ he said as he stepped onto the surface of the moon: “That’s one small step
(10)__________man, one giant leap for mankind.”
Your answers:
1. ……………... 2. ……………. 3. ……………. 4. ……………... 5. ……………...
6. ……………... 7. ……………. 8. ……………. 9. ……………... 10. ……………...
Part 1: Choose the word that best fits each of the blanks in the following passage. Circle A, B, C or D to
indicate your answer. (2,0 points)
Few people now question the reality of global warming and its effects on the world's climate. Many
scientists (1)_________ the blame for recent natural disasters on the increase (2)_________ the world's
temperatures and are convinced that, more than ever before, the Earth is at (3)_________ from the force of
the wind, rain and sun. (4)_________ to them, global warming is making extreme weather events; such as
hurricanes and droughts, even more (5)_________ and causing sea levels all around the world to
(6)_________. Environmental groups are putting (7)_________ on governments to take action to reduce the
amount of carbon dioxide which is given (8)_________ by factories and power plants, thus attacking the
problem at its source. They are in (9)_________ of more money being spent on research into solar, wind
and wave energy devices, which could then replace existing power stations. Some scientists,
(10)_________, believe that even if we stopped releasing carbon dioxide and other gases into the
atmosphere tomorrow, we would have to wait several hundred years to notice the results. Global warming, it
seems, is to stay.
1. A. give B. put C. take D. have
2. A. in B. at C. by D. to
3. A. threat B. danger C. risk D. harm
4. A. Concerning B. Regarding C. Depending D. According
5. A. strike B. strong C. severe D. heavy
6. A. raise B. arise C. lift D. rise
7. A. force B. pressure C. persuasion D. encouragement
8. A. off B. away C. up D. over
9. A. belief B. request C. favor D. suggestion
10. A. because B. however C. despite D. although
Part 2: Read the passage carefully. Then choose the item that best answers each of the questions below.
Circle A, B, C, or D to indicate your choice. (1,0 points)
The invention of the electric telegraph gave birth to the communications industry. Although Samuel
B. Morse succeeded in making the invention useful in 1837, it was not until 1843 that the first telegraph line
of consequence was constructed. By 1860, more than 50,000 miles of lines connected people east of the
Rockies. The following year, San Francisco was added to the network.
The national telegraph network fortified the ties between East and West and contributed to the rapid
expansion of the railroads by providing an efficient means to monitor schedules and routes. Furthermore,
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the extension of the telegraph, combined with the invention of the steam-driven rotary printing press by
Richard M. Hoe in 1846, revolutionized the world of journalism. Where the business of news gathering had
been dependent upon the mail and on hand-operated presses, the telegraph expanded the amount of
information a newspaper could supply and allowed for more timely reporting. The establishment of the
Associated Press as a central wire service in 1846 marked the advent of a new era in journalism.
Part 3: Choose the word that best fits each of the blanks in the following passage. Circle A, B, C or D to
indicate your answer. (2,0 points)
Choosing clothes can be difficult. Some people want to be fashionable, but they don’t want to look
exactly (1) ____________ everybody else. Not all clothes are (2) ___________ for work or school, perhaps
because they are not (3) ___________ enough, or simply not comfortable. It is easy to buy the (4)
___________ size, and find that your trousers are too tight, especially if you are a little bit (5)
___________. Very (6) ____________ clothes make you fell slim, but when they have (7) ___________ in
the washing machine, then you have the same problem! If you buy light cotton clothes, then they might not
be (8) ____________ enough for winter. If your shoes are not (9) __________, and if you aren’t (10)
____________ for the cold, you might look good, but feel terrible!
1. A. alike B. like C. similar D. same
2. A. fitted B. suitable C. comfort D. equal
3. A. formal B. strict C. uniform D. suited
4. A. false B. mistake C. wrong D. error
5. A. slim B. overweight C. thin D. enormous
6. A. loose B. lose C. loosened D. lost
7. A. lessened B. reduced C. decreased D. shrunk
8. A. warm B. cold C. hot D. cool
9. A. tight B. enclosed C. firm D. waterproof
10. A. worn B. clothed C. dressed D. fitted
Part 4: Read the passage below carefully. Then choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence.
Circle A, B, C, D to indicate the correct answer. (1,0 points)
Herman Melville, an American author best known today for his novel Moby Dick, was actually
more popular during his lifetime for some of his other works. He traveled extensively and used the
knowledge gained during his travels as the basis for his early novels. In 1837, at the age of eighteen,
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Melville signed as a cabin boy on a merchant ship that was to sail from his Massachusetts home to
Liverpool, England. His experiences on this trip served as a basis for the novel Redburn (1849). In 1841,
Melville set out on a whaling ship headed for the South Seas. After jumping ship in Tahiti, he wandered
around the islands of Tahiti and Moorea. This South Sea island sojourn was a backdrop to the novel Omoo
(1847). After three years away from home, Melville joined up with a U.S. naval frigate that was returning to
the eastern United States around Cape Horn. The novel White Jacket (1850) describes this lengthy voyage
as a navy seaman.
With the publication of these early adventure novels, Melville developed a strong and loyal
following among readers eager for his tales of exotic places and situations. However, in 1851, with the
publication of Moby Dick, Melville's popularity started to diminish. Moby Dick, on one level the saga of the
hunt for the great white whale, was also a heavily symbolic allegory of the heroic struggle of humanity
against the universe. The public was not ready for Melville's literary metamorphosis from romantic
adventure to philosophical symbolism. It is ironic that the novel that served to diminish Melville's
popularity during his lifetime is the one for which he is best known today.
2. In what year did Melville's book about his experiences as a cabin boy appear?
A. 1837 B. 1841 C. 1847 D. 1849
3. The word "basis" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to
A. background B. message C. bottom D. dissertation
4. According to the passage, Moby Dick is_______.
A. a romantic adventure B. a single-faceted work
C. a short story about a whale D. symbolic of humanity fighting the universe
5. The passage would most likely be assigned reading in a course on ________
A. nineteenth-century novels B. American history
C. oceanography D. modem American literature
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→ Jane is ......................................................................................................................................
9. They are going to repair our car next week.
→We ...........................................................................................................................................
10. I haven't seen him and I haven't heard him speak either.
→Neither .....................................................................................................................................
Part 2. Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one. (1,0 points)
2. Transportation has been made much easier thanks to the invention of cars. However, cars are the
greatest contributor of air pollution.
A. The invention of cars has made transportation much easier, but cars are among the greatest
contributors of air pollution.
B. Although the invention of cars has made transportation much easier, people use cars to contribute to
the pollution of air.
C. Although the invention of cars has made transportation much easier, cars are the greatest contributor
of air pollution.
D. However easier the invention of cars has made transportation, it is cars that are among the greatest
contributors of air pollution.
3. He was suspected to have stolen credit cards. The police have investigated him for days.
A. He has been investigated for days, suspected to have stolen credit cards.
B. Suspecting to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days.
C. Having suspected to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days.
D. Suspected to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days.
4. The man wanted to get some fresh air in the room. He opened the window.
A. The man wanted to get some fresh air in the room because he opened the window.
B. The man opened the window in order to get some fresh air in the room.
C. The man got some fresh air in the room, even though he opened the window.
D. Having opened the window, the room could get some fresh air.
5. The plan may be ingenious. It will never work in practice.
A. Ingenious as it may be, the plan will never work in practice.
B. Ingenious as may the plan, it will never work in practice.
C. The plan may be too ingenious to work in practice.
D. The plan is as impractical as it is ingenious.
Part 3: Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first meaning. Using the
word given in block letters, and this word MUST NOT be changed in any way. (1,0 points)
1. He recommended me for the position, which was very nice of him. (kind)
It ……………………………………………………………….for the position.
2. It was childish of him not to accept my apologies. (refused)
He ………………………………………………………………. of him.
3. He was born in London fifty years ago. (city)
London ……………………………………………………………….fifty years ago.
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4. Can you tell me who the owner of that car is, please? (belongs)
Can you tell me ………………………………………………………………., please?
5. My grandfather died in the early hours. (passed)
My grandfather ……………………………………………………………….night.
THE END
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KEYS
II. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (8 points)
Part 1: 25 x 0,1 = 2,5
1. 0 2. was 3. 0 4. so 5. up
6. like 7. that 8. 0 9. was 10. to
11. been 12. 0 13. us 14. they 15. 0
1. B 2. A 3. C 4. D 5. C
6. D 7. B 8. A 9. C 10. B
1. D 2. B 3. C 4. B 5. C
1. B 2. B 3. A 4. C 5. B
6. A 7. D 8. A 9. D 10. C
1. D 2. D 3. A 4. D 5. A
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7. I wish I had gone to your birthday party last night.
8. Jane is interested in collecting stamps from foreign countries.
9. We are going to have/get our car repaired next week.
10. Neither have I seen him nor have I heard him speak.
1. B 2. C 3. D 4. B 5.A
THE END
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English practice 28
C©u II. Chän tõ cã phÇn g¹ch ch©n ®-îc ph¸t ©m kh¸c víi phÇn g¹ch ch©n trong c¸c tõ cßn l¹i trong c¸c
c©u sau ®©y.
1. A corn B cut C cat D certain
2. A cure B during C pull D pure
3. A study B cut C bull D mud
4. A pleasure B sound C same D best
5. A foot B food C moon D pool
C©u III. H·y chän ph-¬ng ¸n ®óng nhÊt (A, B, C hoÆc D) ®Ó hoµn thµnh nh÷ng c©u d-íi ®©y.
1. My colour TV, _____ I bought 10 years ago, still gives beautiful pictures.
A. which B. that C. what D. X
2. He is very stubborn, so it will be difficult to _____ him to go.
A. persuade B. suggest C. make D. prevent
3. “Who is Mr. Madely?” “ I have no idea. I’ve never heard _____ him”.
A. about B. from C. after D. of
4. Children are _____ to overcome problems.
A. determine B. determined C. determinant D. determination
5. They will be sent to work in America _____ their English is better next year.
A. when B. unless C. if D. because
6. I’ve never____very well with my brother. We’ve got completely different personalities.
A. got off B. got on C. got away D. got up
7. ____ lion dancing is very popular in Viet Nam, my friend, Andy does not enjoy it.
A. But B. Although C. If D. However
8. I believe that our new manager has the ____ to work well in this business environment.
A. flexible B. inflexible C. flexibly D. flexibility
9. When my father retired, he decided to take ____ golf.
A. in B. with C. up D. for
10. That’s a nice coat, and the colour ____ you well.
A. matches B. fits C. suits D. agrees
C©u IV. Trong mçi c©u sau cã mét lçi. H·y t×m vµ ch÷a lçi ®ã.
1. If we have times, I promise you that we'll do the best we can to call you in you next time.
2. Through the war the soldiers had tried several times to capture the enemy leader but had never
managed to do so.
3. It was concluded after the investigation that nobody is to be regarded as at fault concerning the
accident.
4. I had a big surprise this morning because in the post there was an invitation to a wedding and of
course I agreed going.
5. I just don't understand it and wondering why she did it.
6. The picture in the television is not at all clear because something needs to be adopted.
7. You can buy a newspaper at that little kiosk on the corner which is right before the cinema.
8. Never mind we are all in the same boat now and we shall have to work together on order to find a
solution.
9. These sorts of stories have been told at bedtime again and again for children from their parents.
10. Although he had made every effort to showing that he had had a change of heart and would try to
go straight in the future, nobody was in the least convinced.
C©u V. Dïng d¹ng ®óng cña ®éng tõ trong mçi c©u sau.
When I (1. go) ________ to bed last night, I (2. fall) _______ asleep immediately. I must
have been tired because I (3.work) _______ so hard for several hours. So I forgot (4. close)
_______ the windows before (5. get) _______ into bed. If I had remembered, the thief (6. not get)
________ in but he (7. give) ________ a perfect opportunity (8. enter) _______ the house. The
next time if I (9. work) ______ late, I (10. lock) ________ the house carefully.
C©uVI. Dïng d¹ng ®óng cña tõ trong ngoÆc hoµn thµnh ®o¹n v¨n sau.
Interviews are an imperfect method of choosing the best people for jobs, yet human___________(1. be)
like to examine each other in this way. One of the many problems of ___________(2. select) as it is
commonly practised is that the forms filled in by ___________(3. apply) often fail to show people as they
really are. This means that you can follow all the best ________(4. advise) when completing your form
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and still find that you are ____________(5. success) at the next stage – the interview, ____________
(6. similar) in the rare cases where interviews are automatic, a candidate with an __________(7.
adequate) form may do surprisingly well.
Of course, your form needs to show that you have _____________(8. confident) in your
_____________(9. able) to do the job, but don’t try to turn yourself into someone else – a person you
have to pretend to be at the interview. Realism and _____________(10. honest) are definitely the best
approach.
C©u VII. H·y ®äc ®o¹n v¨n sau vµ viÕt T (True) c¹nh c©u ®óng, F (False) c¹nh c©u sai vµ N (No
information) nÕu c©u kh«ng cã th«ng tin trong bµi ®äc. VÝ dô: 1. T
A language everyone knows
There is one language we all speak, no matter what country we live in: The language of
numbers.
The language of numbers is called mathematics. You are learning it in school now.
The simplest kind is called arithmetic. In high school and college you'll learn other kind of
mathematics. To help all of us with mathematics, machines have been invented. They let us do
problems faster and with fewer mistakes. We know that the abacus or counting board was the first
of these machines. It was invented many thousands of years ago, but it is still used in China, Japan
and other countries. Today, computers are used all over the world. These computers seem to think.
Of course, they really don't. They do only what people tell them to do. But they do it much better
and faster than a person could. Inside, a computer may look very confusing to you. But the people
who run it know just what to do. They can make a computer store up facts and give them to other
people. They can make it solve hard problems and help us to live better. Like people all over the
world, these machines speak the same language: numbers.
1. The simplest kind of mathematics is Arithmetic.
2. In high school and college you will learn Arithmetic.
3. Machines do problems faster than men.
4. The first calculating machine was counting board.
5. The counting board is no longer being used in the world.
6. Computers were invented a thousand years ago.
7. A computer can do everything which is programmed.
8. A computer can read and write.
9. A computer can store facts and send them to other people.
10. A computer can do everything instead of a person.
C©u VIII. H·y ®iÒn vµo mçi chç trèng mét tõ thÝch hîp ®Ó hoµn thµnh ®äan v¨n sau.
A quick and easy way to get to different places in the city is to use the Underground (1)
______. The train runs all (2) ______ and most of the nights. Buy your (3) _____ before you can
get on the train. It's better not to make your journey (4) _____ eight o'clock and ten o'clock in the
morning, or four o'clock (5) ______ six o'clock in the (6) ______. These are called the "rush"
hours. Thousands (7) _____ people are going to work or (8) ______ home again then, and it is
difficult to move or to find a (9) ______ to sit (10) _______ the train.
You can see (11) ______ more of London from one of its famous red (12) _______. Some
special visitors' buses take (13) _______ to many of the interesting places in the city on one (14)
_____ . It takes about one and a half hours, but you can (15) ______ your journey and get (16)
_______ and on again at the different places you want to visit.
London taxis are called "black cabs'. Most of them are black, (17) ______ some are not.
You can stop one if it has a " For Hire" sign on it. The drivers are always friendly and helpful.
Why not (18) _____ a boat trip along the River Thames? Boats (19) _______ Westminster
Pier and Charging Cross Pier, and they go to Tower Pier and Greenwich.
Between April and October, you can take a long boat (20) ______ to Hampton Court
(about four hours) - a beautiful palace in a big park.
C©u IX. H·y dïng tõ hoÆc côm tõ cho trong ngoÆc ®Ó viÕt l¹i hoÆc kÕt hîp c¸c c©u sao cho nghÜa cña c©u
míi gièng víi c¸c c©u ®· cho tr-íc.
1. You shouldn't decide now. You need to think about it first. (until)
2. You can use the computer in a minute. I'll have finished with it soon. (when)
3. We can leave in a minute. I need to pay the bill first. (as soon as)
4. We can discuss it later. We'll be sitting on the plane together. (while)
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5. To spend all that money was a waste. (they considered)
6. He can't answer no matter what question the teacher asks him. (whatever)
7. The match was postponed to April 25th because the weather was bad. (because of)
8. Nam is 17 years old and Hung is 16 years old. (one year older)
9. What's the height which that plane is flying at? (how)
10. John didn't come to school because he had flu. (so)
C©u X. ViÕt l¹i nh÷ng c©u sau ®©y dïng tõ gîi ý cho s½n ë ®Çu c©u sao cho nghÜa cña c©u kh«ng thay ®æi
so víi c©u ®· cho.
1. In the briefcase you will find a map, a file and a calculator. →The briefcase _________
2. I think the last time I saw you was at Diane's house-warming. →I don't think _________
3. Pierre emigrated to Brazil in 1991, and is still there. →Pierre has _________
4. Are you sure that jacket is the right size for you? →Does the jacket _________
5. I didn't know I had to write my name in block capitals. →I wish _________
6. There may be some delay in obtaining the permit. →Perhaps there _________
7. You can only master a language if you study hard. →Only by _________
8. I gave Ted the message, but he already knew about it. →I needn't _________
9. They will not announce the decision formally. →No formal_________
10. They believe that the robbers got into the bank through the roof. →The robbers_________
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keys
C©u II. H·y chän tõ... (0.5 ®)- Mçi tõ ®óng cho 0.1®
1. D. certain 2. C. pull 3. C. bull 4. A. pleasure 5. A. foot
C©u III. H·y chän …….(1 ®)- Mçi c©u ®óng cho 0.1®
1. A 2. A 3. D 4. B 5. C 6. B 7. B 8. D 9. C 10. C
C©u IV. H·y t×m vµ söa lçi... (1 ®)- Mçi c©u ®óng cho 0.1®
1. times → time 6. in → on
2. Through → During 7. before → in front of
3. is → was 8. on → in
4. going → to go 9. from → by
5. wondering → wonder 10. showing→ to show
C©u V. Chia ®éng tõ (0,5 ®)- Mçi ®éng tõ ®óng cho 0.05®
1. went 4. to close 7. was given
2. fell 5. getting 8. to enter
3. had worked/ 6. couldn't/ 9. work
had been working wouldn't have got 10. will lock
C©u VI. Dïng d¹ng ®óng cña ……..(1®) – Mçi c©u ®óng 0,1 ®
1. beings 2. selection 3. applicants 4. advice 5. unsuccessful
6. similarly 7. inadequate 8. confidence 9. ability 10. honesty
C©u VII. §äc vµ viÕt T/ F/ N (1 ®)- Mçi c©u ®óng cho 0.1®
1.T 2.F 3.T 4.T 5.F
6.N 7.T 8.N 9.T 10.F
C©u VIII. §iÒn tõ vµo chç trèng. (2 ®)- Mçi tõ ®óng cho 0.1®
1. train 6. evening 11. much 16. off
2. days 7. of 12. buses 17. but
3. ticket 8. coming/going 13. you 18. take
4. between 9. place/seat 14. journey 19. leave
5. and 10. on 15. break 20. trip/ journey
C©u IX. ViÕt l¹i hoÆc kÕt hîp c©u (1 ®)- Mçi c©u ®óng cho 0.1®
1. You shouldn't decide until you have thought about it (first).
2. You can use the computer when I've finished with it.
3. We can leave as soon as I have paid the bill.
4. We can discuss it (later) while we are sitting on the plane together.
5. They considered it a waste to spend all that money.
6. He can't answer whatever question the teacher asks him.
7. Because of the bad weather, the match was postponed to April 25th.
8. Nam is one year older than Hung.
9. How high is that plane flying at?
10. John had flu, so he didn't come to school.
C©u X. Hoµn thµnh c©u thø 2 sao cho...(1 ®)- Mçi c©u ®óng cho 0.1®
1. The briefcase contains a map, a file and a calculator.
2. I don't think I have seen you since the last time I saw you at Diane's hous-warming.
3. Pierre has lived in Brazil since 1991.
4. Does that jacket really fit you?
5. I wish I had known to write my name in block capitals/ I wish I had written...
6. Perhaps there will be some delay in obtaining the permit.
7. Only by studying hard can you master a language.
8. I needn't have given Ted the message.
9. No formal announcement of the decision will be made.
10. The robbers are believed to have got into the bank through the roof.
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ENGLISH PRACTICE 29
Question 1:
a. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest
in the same line. ( 5p)
1. A. creative B. creation C. creature D. create
2. A. insect B. percent C. wetland D. extinct
3. A. helps B. arrives C. likes D. laughs
4. A. frightened B. stamped C. walked D. watched
5. A. serious B. thousand C. found D. around
b. Pick out the word that has the stress syllable differently from that of the other
words.(5p)
1. A. biologist B. endangerment C. priority D. vulnerable
2. A. survive B. product C. reserve D. enact
3. A. bamboo B. panda C. parrot D. wildlife
4. A. universal B. horizontal C. potential D. preferential
5. A. subsequent B. undergo C. enterprise D. government
Question 2: Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence ( 20p)
1. But for the rain we ........................... our destination ages ago.
A. reached B. would reach C. would have reached D. had reached
2. I was offered lamb or chicken, .................. I like.
A. neither of that B. neither of which C. of that neither D. of which neither
3. David: You really have a nice dress, Kathy. I’ve never seen such a perfect thing
on you.
Kathy: ................................. . I bought it at the shop near my house yesterday.
A. I’m sure you like it B. I suppose it is not bad
C. I’m glad you like it D. I myself like it very much
4. My son didn’t feel well. ................., he didn’t go to work yesterday.
A. However B. Therefore C. So D. But
5. Don’t let me disturb you; please get .................. your writing.
A. on with B. in with C. with D. in
6. I don’t like this chocolate. I like .................. chocolate.
A. some others B. another C. some other D. one other
7. Her blouse didn’t fit her well. ................................
A. So her skirt didn’t B. So didn’t her skirt
C. But her skirt didn’t D. But her skirt did
8. Physics and mathematics interest him almost ……….
A. alike B. the same C. similarly D. equally
9. I admit I suffer from a …………..of patience with such people.
A. shortage B. lack C. emptiness D. limit
10. Don’t start the next page .................. you have finished the last test question.
A. until B. while C. when D. since
11. They turned …………at the party, despite the awful weather.
A. round B. in C. back D. up
12. - “Do you like frog’s legs?”
- “……………them, I don’t really know.”
A. Never try B. Not to have try
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C. Never having tried D. Never had tried
13. The ..........between the rich and the poor countries of the world is increasing.
A. space B. gap C. distance D. interval
14. Although he was completely _______ as a furniture-maker, he produced the
most beautiful chairs.
A. unable B. uneducated C. incapable D. untrained
15. My grandmother takes better photographs than ......................
A. my B. I take C. me D. me take
16. There were many big trees, between me and the river and now they all fell down
.............. into the water.
A. one another B. one after another C. each other D. a lot
17. Just keep ....... on the baby while I cook the dinner, will you?
A. a look B. a glance C. an eye D. a care
18. There ..........lots of furniture ...........in the furniture department.
A. are / to display B. are / displaying
C. is / displaying D. is / on display
19. I want to keep .................................
A. the room tidy B. the room tidily C. the tidy room D. the tidily room
20. Although most car can travel much faster, the ...............speed limit in the UK is
70 mph (110 kph).
A. maximum B. greatest C. highest D. biggest
Question 3: Use the correct forms of the verbs in brackets (10p)
1. By May 5th, we (live) in this city for ten years.
2. The boy with his two companions (split) the cherry tree now.
3. I didn’t get home until after midnight last night. Otherwise, I (return) your call.
4. There are a lot of students (sit) in the playground.
5. I’m really sleepy today. I wish I (not take) Bob to the airport late last night.
6. I demand that I (retake) the exam.
7. Tom was the last person (leave) the classroom yesterday.
8. His greatest ambition is (choose) to take part in the Olympics.
9. It looks as if this light (burn) all night. I (forget) to switch it off before I went to
bed last night.
Question 4: Fill each blank with the correct form of the words given. (10p)
1. She left school with good ...................... (Qualify)
2. The bride was …………dressed in white. (STYLE)
3. The……..of the agriculture in our country is very necessary. (ELECTRIFY)
4. Jim’s ...............of the crime only made matters worse. (Deny)
5. You can raise your hand to show that you need ......... (ASSIST)
6. We had the phone…......because we are moving tomorrow. (connect)
7. …………., there are black holes in space . (theory)
8. One of the aims of the organization is to provide ......................................aid to the
refugees. (HUMAN)
9. Dozens of ........ are injured on the city road each year. (CYCLE)
10. It was ........of him to leave the children on their own in the pool. (RESPONSE)
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Question 5: Read the following passage and then choose the most suitable word
for each space. (10 p)
CONVERSATIONAL TURNS
Probably the most…..(1)…….recognized conversational convention is that
people take……(2)….. speaking. But how do they know when it is their turn?
Some…..(3)…..must be present, otherwise conversations would be continually
breaking down into a disorganized jumble of interruptions and simultaneous talk.
Turn-taking cues are usually quite subtle. People do not simply ….(4)…..
talking when they are ready to yield the floor. They usually signal in advance that
they are about to conclude. The clues may be semantic “ So anyway,…” or “Last but
not least,…”; but more commonly the speech itself can be modified to show that a
turn is about to …..(5)….. typically, by lowering its pitch, loudness, or speed.
Body movements and patterns of eye……(6)……are especially important.
While speaking, we look at any away from our listener in about equal……(7)……;
but as we approach the end of a turn, we look at the listener more steadily.
Listeners are not passive in all of this. Here too there are several ways of
…(8)… that someone wants to speak next. One way is through an observable
increase in body tension by learning forward or producing an audible intake of
breath. A less subtle approach is simply to…..(9)…… a strategy that may be
tolerated, if the purpose is to …..(10)….what the speaker is saying, but that more
usually leads to social disapproval.
1. A. widely B. completely C. easily D. largely
2. A. sides B. care C. interest D. turns
3. A. regulations B. rules C. norms D. laws
4. A. stop B. end C. start D. give up
5. A. end B. stop C. complete D. final
6. A. movement B. contact C. look D. appearance
7. A. parts B. shares C. turns D. proportions
8. A. signing B. signaling C. hinting D. saying
9. A. break B. cut C. interrupt D. interfere
10. A. clear B. paraphrase C. repeat D. clarify
Question 6: Supply the most suitable word for each blank (10 points)
Deserts cover about one fifth of the Earth’s land area. A desert is a region
with (...1...) plant and animal life because it is a very dry and harsh environment.
There are extreme temperatures and very little rainfall, so (...2...) desert plants like
cacti are not abundant, (...3...) is animal life.
Many deserts are very hot during the day and very cold during the night, when
temperatures can fall well (...4...) freeing point. Some deserts, on the other hand, are
always cold. The Gobi Desert in Asia and the desert on the continent of Antarctica
(...5...) good examples of deserts of this type.
Different animals live in different types of deserts, and all animals that live in
the desert have to adapt to their environment in order to (...6...). For example, to
avoid extreme daytime (...7...), many desert animals are nocturnal. They burrow
beneath the surface or hide in the shade during the day and emerge at night to (...8...)
food. Some desert animals get all the (...9...) they need from their food, so they do
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not have to drink at all. It’s also probably because of the shortage of food that most
(...10...) animals are small.
Question 7: Read the article about endangered species. For questions 1-5, choose
the correct answer: A, B, C or D. (5p)
ENDANGERED SPECIES
In today’s world, thousands of plants and animals are in danger of extinction,
and the number of species at risk increases every year. Not all plants or animals
existing in small numbers are endangered as their population may not be decreasing
or threatened. An endangered species is one which is expected to die out within
twenty years unless special measures are taken to protect it.
Endangered animals include blue whales, giant pandas, orangutans,
rhinoceroses, snow leopards, tigers and some species of crocodile. Endangered
plants include some species of cactus. Why are the above species of animal
endangered? There are now legal limits on hunting, but not all species are protected
by law. Even when animals are legally protected. Illegal hunting for fur, tusks and
horns continues. Those animals that are not killed are captured and sent to zoos or
sold as pets. For example, the little blue macaw, a parrot native to Brazil, has been
captured in such numbers for private bird collections that it is almost extinct in the
wild. In addition to this, many species’ habitats are eliminated when people clear
land in order to build on it, or when they introduce domestic and non-native animals
which overgraze the vegetation and even prey on birds and mammals which are
already at risk of extinction.
Why is it important to save endangered species? Firstly, nature is delicately
balanced, and the extinction of one species may have a serious effect on others.
Secondly, it is the fault of mankind that so many species are endangered, so it is our
responsibility to protect those species while we still can. We must stop the hunting
of wild animals and the destruction of the forests before it is too late. It is worth
making an effort- by saving endangered species we could be saving ourselves.
1. According to the text, ......
A. all plants and animals are expected to die out in 20 years if we don’t take
measures to protect them.
B. blue whales have become extinct.
C. more and more species become endangered each year.
D. only animal species are seriously threatened.
2. The author wonders why all the species mentioned are in danger because ......
A. all species are protected by law
B. hunting is not allowed everywhere nowadays.
C. most endangered species are kept in zoos.
D. illegal hunting has been eliminated.
3. The author uses the blue macaw as an example of ......
A. birds captured for the pet trade.
B. a species that has completely died out.
C. a species of birds killed by hunters.
D. birds captured for zoos.
4. According to the author introducing domestic, non-native animals ......
A. is not associated with endangered species.
B. is only dangerous in tropical forests.
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C. is the only reason why some species habitats are destroyed.
D. may threaten the habitats of some species.
5. Endangered animals .....
A. will definitely die out soon.
B. are an important part of the world’s wildlife.
C. cannot be saved because we need to save ourselves.
D. have a bad effect on others.
Question 8:
a. There is one mistake in each of the following sentences. Find and correct it.(5p)
1. The King was too happy that he decided to build a pagoda of lotus shape over
water.
2. He knows to repair the carburetor without taking the whole car apart.
3. Most of the food what elephant eat is brought to their mouths by their trunks.
4. If I knew you were coming, I would have met you at the airport.
5. I’m afraid all your copies have been sold but more have ordered.
b. Complete each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly
the same as the sentence printed before it. ( 10p )
1. Lan did not reach home until midnight.
It .............................................................................
2. The cost of living has gone up considerably in the last few years.
There………………………………………………….
3. Experts say that the fall in the birth rate between 1964 and 1977 caused the drop
in the number of school leavers.
The drop………………………………………………
4. The boy became so confused and worried that he left home.
So .................................................................
5. You think that fat people are always jolly, but you are wrong.
Contrary ................................................................
6. I’m on the tenth page of the report I am writing.
So far I ........................................................
7. She asked John how he liked her new dress.
"How ...........................................................?"
8. On receipt of your cheque, we shall send the goods to you.
As soon .......................................................................
9. These new machines have put an end to queuing.
Before these ..............................................
10. Have you ever used gestures to communicate before?
Is it ......................................................................?
c. Write a paragraph about 100 words to describe the ideal world in which you
would like to live in the future. (10p)
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Question 1: (10p)
a. ( 5p ) 1- C 2- D 3- B 4- A 5- A
b. ( 5p ) 1- D 2- B 3- A 4- C 5- B
Question 2: ( 20p )
1- C 6- C 11- D 16- A
2- B 7- D 12- C 17- C
3- C 8- D 13- B 18- D
4- B 9- B 14- D 19- A
5- A 10- A 15- B 20- A
Question 3: ( 10p )
1. will have been living
2. is splitting
3. would have returned
4. sitting
5. hadn’t taken
6. retake
7. to leave
8. to be chosen
9. has been burning / must (could) have forgotten
Question 4: ( 10p )
1. qualifications
2. stylishly
3. electrification
4. denial
5. assistance
6. disconnected
7. theoretically
8. humanitarian
9. cyclists
10. irresponsible
Question 5: ( 10p )
1. A 2.D 3.B 4.A 5.A 6.B 7.D 8.B 9.C 10.D
Question 6: ( 10p )
1. little / limited 6. survive / exist
2. even 7. heat
3. nor / neither 8. find
4. below 9. water
5. are 10. desert
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Question 7: ( 5 p ) 1.C 2.B 3.A 4.D 5.B
Question 8: ( 25 p )
a. ( 5p ) 1. too ---> so
2. to repair ---> how to repair
3. what ---> which
4. knew ---> had known
5. have ordered ---> have been ordered
b. ( 10p )
1. It was not until midnight that Lan reached home.
2. There has been a considerable increase in the cost of living in the last few years.
3. The drop in the number of school leavers is said to have been caused by the fall in the
birth rate between 1964 and 1977.
4. So confused and worried did the boy become that he left home.
5. Contrary to your opinion / what you believe / what you think, fat people are not always
jolly.
6. So far I have written ten pages of the report.
7. “How do you like my new dress, John?” she said to John.
8. As soon as we receive your cheque, we shall send the goods to you.
9. Before these new machines were invented, people had to queue.
10. Is it the first time you used gestures to communicate?
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ENGLISH PRACTICE 30
Part A : PHONETICS ( 5pts )
I/ Choose and write in your answer sheet the word whose underlined part is
pronounced differently from the rest of the group. ( 2points )
1. A. predict B. environment C. exist D. precious
2. A. books B. tables C. roots D. makes
II/ Choose and write in your answer sheet the word whose stress pattern is different
from the rest of the group. ( 3 points )
3. A. career B. avoid C. manage D. advise
4. A. valuable B. entertain C. honesty D. mountain
5. A. separate B. mechanic C. produce D. deny
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B. The motorbike is beautiful.
C. Where did you buy this motorbike?
D. I didn’t know you bought a motorbike.
III. Supply the correct form of the word in capital letters. (10pts)
31. Articles and reports in newspapers talk a lot about UFO ____. APPEAR
32. If there were flying saucers, there would be traces of their ____. LAND
33. The _____ of children won’t be ready to stay away from home
until they are in their teens. MAJOR
34. The Internet has ______ developed and become a part of our everyday life.
INCREASE
35. Television can make things more _______ because it brings both sounds and pictures.
MEMORY
36. Sam was accused of stealing some______ documents from the safe.
CONFIDENCE
37. You do not have to go. Your decision must be entirely______ . VOLUNTEER
38. Most people agree that Christmas has become too________ . COMMERCE
39. Don’t leave your house _____ when you go out. LOCK
40. Our visit to Cuc Phuong National Park last week was an ______ experience.
FORGET
Part C : READING ( 20 pts )
I. Supply the most suitable word for each blank. (5 pts)
It is not easy for adult students of English to improve their accent. (41......... )
children, who are flexible, adults often find it hard to change the way they speak. This is
why (42.......... ) the top, or smartest adult students have difficulty in pronunciation. There
are several things that an international student can do to improve his or her pronunciation.
One method is to sign up for a class. Studying pronunciation can help students
understand the rules of English, but in order to practice speaking, students often need to be
exposured (43........... ) English outside the classroom as well. This is (44………..) many
students say that studying in an English- speaking country greatly affects their English.
Living with native speakers can help students learn new vocabulary as well as improve
their (45............)
II. Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to fill in the gaps in the following
passage.(10pts)
EI Nino is a weather phenomenon of the Pacific ocean which is (46) ............ by an
abnormal (47) ............. of water on the surface of the ocean. It has the (48) ............. to
influence global weather partterns as it brings drought to some continents and heavy rain to
(49) ............... It was first (50) ................. by fishermen in Spanish ports in the Pacific in the
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17th century. It got its name (Spanish for “boy child”) because it usually takes (51) .............
near Christmas time. It can cause catastrophic (52) .............. . The 1982 EI Nino (53)
................ in 1,500 deaths, but it can be a lot worse than that. Sea animals, (54) .................
fish and birds, also die in large numbers. It is (55) ............... that sailors in the Pacific can
smell the dead sea-life during EI Nino.
46. A. happened B. caused C. occured D. done
47. A. increase B. extra C. heater D. warming
48. A. proficiency B. power C. practice D. performance
49. A. other B. another C. others D. the others
50. A. saw B. noticed C. caught D. time
51. A. away B. care C. part D. place
52. A. damage B. difficulty C. hurt D. problem
53. A. resulted B. led C. caused D. gave
54. A. containing B. holding C. including D. involving
55. A. said B. felt C. told D. written
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→ I’d rather you ............................................................................................................
68. The living-room hasn’t been painted for many years.
→ We..............................................................................................................................
69. “Why don’t we go and have a look at the cathedral?”
→ He suggested.............................................................................................................
70. Harry broke his leg, and also injured his shoulder.
→ Not only.....................................................................................................................
III. Write a paragraph (80 - 100 words) about the limitations of the Internet. ( 10pts )
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Part A : PHONETICS ( 5pts )
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest in the
same line. ( 3pts )
1.D 2. B
II/ Choose and write in your answer sheet the word whose stress pattern is different from
the rest of the group. ( 3 points )
3. C 4. B 5. A
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59. According to the prophecy, the destruction of Los Angeles would happen in 1988.
60. The people of Los Angeles fled from their doomed city by plane.
II. Write a paragraph of 80 - 100 words about the limitations of the Internet. ( 10pts )
Mark should be based on the following scheme :
2. Content : 5pts
Students should give specific limitations of Internet
- Information is out of control:
• It is hard for people to get proper information
• People are easily confused when they look for information
• They can be fooled or cheated
- There are a lot of violent and sexual videos and programmes
• Teenagers may be badly affected and get misled
- It creates more and more game or social- network addicts.
• Game or social- network addiction will ruin family and social relationships.
• People may waste a lot of time and energy
• The addicts may severely be obsessed or even break down.
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ENGLISH PRACTICE 31
Part A : PHONETICS ( 5pts )
I/ Choose and write in your answer sheet the word whose underlined part is
pronounced differently from the rest of the group. ( 2points )
1. A. places B. faces C. horses D. houses
2. A. brochure B. charater C. Christmas D. Chemistry
II/ Choose and write in your answer sheet the word whose stress pattern is different
from the rest of the group. ( 3 points )
3. A. mausoleum B. characterize C. categorize D. dictionary
4. A. convenient B. communicate C. imprison D. integral
5. A. decision B. management C. assistant D. redundant
III. The following passage contains 10 errors. Find and correct them (10pts)
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of that person. After the light is off they all sing a song "Haappy birthday to you..." 28
Then they play any games or sing or dance together. 29
30
Ex : 0: country -> countries
III. Supply the correct form of the word in capital letters. (10pts)
31. The villages in the moutains are quite_________ during winter. (ACCESS)
32. The inquiry decided that the police were not entirely______. (BLAME)
33. How do you like my latest________ for my stamp collection? (ACQUIRE)
34. The minister gave_______ answers to the interviewer’s questions. (EVADE)
35. The two prisoners are to be__________ next month. (TRIAL)
36. The govenment’s________approach has brought criticism. (COMPROMISE)
37. You look rather_________ . Are you worried about something? (OCCUPY)
38. Some of the photographers said they saw man- like .............. get out of the saucers.
CREAT
39. Don’t worry about the volcano. It’s been ________ for years. (ACT)
40. Saving energy means reducing _______ bills. (HOUSE)
II. Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to fill in the gaps in the following
passage.(5pts)
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Mickey Mouse was not Walt Disney’s first successful cartoon creation, but he is certainly
his most famous one. It was on a cross-country train trip from New York to California in 1927 that
Disney first drew the mouse with the big ears. Supposedly, he took his inspiration from the tame
field mice that used to scamper into his old studio in Kansas City. No one is quite sure why he
dressed the mouse in the now-familiar shorts with two buttons and gave him the yellow shoes. But
we do know that Disney had intended to call him Mortimer until his wife Lilian intervened and
christened him Mickey Mouse.
Capitalizing on the interest in Charles Lindbegh, Disney planned Mickey’s debut in the
short cartoon Plane Crazy, with Minnie as a co-star. In the third short cartoon. Steamboat Willie,
Mickey was whistling and singing through the miracle of the modern soundtrack. By the 1930s,
Mickey’s image had circled the globe He was a superstar at the height of his career.
Although he has received few minor changes throughout his lifetime, most notably the
addition of white gloves and the rounder forms of a more childish body, he has remained true to his
nature since those first cartoons. Mickey is appealing because he is nice. He may get into trouble,
but he takes it on the chin with a grin. He is both good-natured and resourceful. Perhaps that was
Disney’s own image of himself. Why else would he have insisted on doing Mickey’s voice in all the
cartoon for twenty years? When interviewed, he would say, “There is a lot of the mouse in me”.
And that mouse has remained one of the most pervasive images in American popular culture.
51. With what topic is the passage primarily concerned?
A. The image of Mickey Mouse B. The life of Walt Disney.
C. The history of cartoon D. The definition of American culture.
52. What distinguished Steamboat Willie from earlier cartoons?
A. Better color B. A sound track
C. Minnie Mouse as co-star D. The longer format
53. The first image of Mickey Mouse is described as all of the following EXCEPT
A. He was dressed in shorts with two buttons.
B. He had big ears.
C. He wore yellow shoes.
D. He was using white gloves.
54. The word “pervasive” could best be replaced by
A. well-loved B. widespread
C. often copied D. expensive to buy
55. The paragraph following the passage most probably discusses.
A. the history of cartoons. B. other images in popular culture.
C. Walt Disney’s childhood D. The voices of cartoon characters.
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62. Provided your voice is audible, the audience will get the point of this scene.
As long as the audience________________
63. Although I tried hard, I couldn’t lift the suitcase.
Try_____________________
64. Our worrying so much was a waste of time.
We needn’t________________
65. It’s just not possible for the cat to have opened the fridge!
The cat can’t________________
66. It’s possible that the last person to leave didn’t lock the door.
The last person to leave_________________
67. Don’t you regret not learning to swim?.
- Don’t you wish ........................................................?
69. I’m sure that someone forgot to lock the door.
- Someone must ..............................................................
70. “If I were you, I would never smoke in the office, David”
- I advised .........................................................................
II. Write about 80 – 100 words support the argument that secondary school students should wear
casual clothes.
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Part A : PHONETICS ( 5pts )
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest in the
same line. ( 3pts )
1. D 2. A
II/ Choose and write in your answer sheet the word whose stress pattern is different from
the rest of the group. ( 3 points )
3. A 4. D 5. B
41 C 42 A 43 C 44 D 45 D
46 C 47 A 48 A 49 B 50 B
II. Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to fill in the gaps in the following
passage.(5pts)
51. A 52. B 53. D 54. B 55. B
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Part D : WRITING ( 20 pts )
I. Complete each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the
sentence printed before it. ( 10pts )
61. If it hadn’t been for Jane’s refusal to work overtime , she would have got promotion
62. As long as the audience can hear you, they will get the point of this scene.
63. Try asI might, i could’t lift the suitcase.
64. We needn’t have worried so much.
65. The cat can’t have opened the fridge.
66. The last person to leave might not have locked the door.
67. Don’t you wish you had learnt to swim?
68. Someone must have fogotten to lock the door.
69. I advised David not to smoke in the office.
70. The church where/ in which their wedding will be held is a lovely church.
II. Write about 80 – 100 words support the argument that secondary school students should
wear casual clothes.( 10pts)
Mark should be based on the following scheme :
1.Format: 2 pts ( coherence , cohesion,style )
The paragraph should have 3 parts
a. Introduction: a topic sentence in which students should narrow down the limitations of
the Internet.
b. Body: students should give reasonings and examples to clarify his presented ideas.
c. Conclusion (summary of the main reasons, students’ comment)
2. Content : 5pts
3. Language : 3pts ( grammatical accuracy, wide range of vocabularies and structures )
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ENGLISH PRACTICE 32
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the
other words in each group( 10pts):
1. A. create B. creature C. ease D. increase
2. A. cool B. moon C. proof D. stood
3. A. place B. plate C. trace D. travel
4. A. above B. glove C. love D. prove
5. A. suit B. seven C. sugar D. sun
6. A. shot B. chemical C. fresh D. champagne
7. A. needed B. played C. rained D. followed
8. A. houses B. faces C. horses D. sources
9. A. grades B. pilots C. shapes D. tricks
10. A. dollar B. lower C. micro D. stone
II. Choose A, B, C or D to complete the following sentences(10pts):
1. Maths and Literature are…….subjects for children in Vietnam.
A. adding B. compulsory C. optional D. religious
2. They used to……swimming in the afternoon.
A. go B. going C. went D. gone
3. He is a generous man. He is………known for his generosity.
A. well B. good C. better D. best
4. If people stop using dynamite for fishing, a lot of sea creatures will be well…….
A. preservation B. preserve C. preserved D. preservative
5. We think that Mother's Day should be celebrated…………
A. nation wide B. national C. nation D. native
6. What must you do if you want to show you are………perfect healthy?
A. on B. in C. at D. with
7. I don't know…….it is right or wrong.
A. whenever B. whether C. unless D. that
8. Your composition is……..better than his.
A. more B. much C. probable D. very
9. You look…….you were tired.
A. like B. although C. until D. as if
10. I didn't feel too bad really, I only had a………..attack flu.
A. weak B. small C. gentle D. mild
III . There is a mistake in each of the following sentences. Find and correct it(10pts)
1. The house painted more than 3 years ago but I am not going to have it done again for a while.
2. Water-skiing can be expensive and one way of reducing this is joining a club.
3. We've been here only one day, but we've been taken three rolls of film.
4. There was a report on the Independent about this new law.
5. Please give me few coffee and some bread if you have any left.
6. Unless we work harder, we will finish on time.
7. The children are only allowed watching television on the weekend.
8. Perhaps mankind's first important music influence was the songs of birds.
9. People can buy since a needle to an eagle in this shopping center.
10. This book , that I bought last week, is very interesting.
IV. Use the correct form of the word in brackets(10pts):
1. He seems to be quiet……..about the future. ( hopeful)
2. As a child I had an……….friend and called Polly. ( imagine)
3. She was……….with the new decision. ( disappoint)
4. As a doctor, he likes studying the……system. ( respire)
5. He thinks it's……….to let her know the truth. ( need)
6. You need a lot of…………to be a teacher. ( patient)
7. He draw cartoon for a………magazine. ( humour)
8. Theatre company that they started is still in………..today. ( exist)
9. She had to make some very difficult……… ( decide)
10. It is impossible to……….between a hobby and interest.? ( distinct)
V. Choose the one option A, B,C or D that best complete the passage(10pts)
One of t he most famous statues in the world….(1) on an island in New York Harbor. This
statue is, of course, the Statue of Liberty. The Statue of Liberty is a woman…..(2)… the torch of
liberty, and its….(3)… name is the " Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World". The statue was
a….(4).. to American people from the French..(5)….the friendship between the two nations. It
was designed by Frederic Auguste Bartodie and…(6)…in 1884 in France, then was….(7) to
American and put up in 1886.
In the years after the statue was put up, many…(8)…came to the United States through New
York. ….(9) they entered New York Harbor, they saw the Statue of Liberty holding up her
torch. She…(10)…..a welcome to a land of freedom.
1. A. stands B. puts C. exists D. finds
2. A. who holding B. holds C. holding D. she holds.
3. A. false B. common C. first D. official
4. A. favor B. gift C. power D. representative
5. A. who show B. to show C. showing D. that shows
6. A. completed B. raised C. achieved D. performed
7. A. gone B. removed C. taken D. transported
8. A. foreigners B. immigrants C. aliens D. emigrants
9. A. During B. While C. Since D. As
10. A. symbolized B. made C. got D. extended
VI. Fill in each space with a suitable preposition.(10 pts)
1. Tell me what is wrong……doing this job.
2. She is bad……..gathering sources of information.
3. Why don't you bring……a raincoat?
4. What aspect……learning English do you find difficult?
5. My friend works ……a national bank in Ho Chi Minh city.
6. I look forward…….hearing from my mother in Singapore.
7. His village lies near the foot of a mountain and……a river.
8. I met him in 1999…..those days I didn't pay attention to him.
9. My shoes are dirty. I'd better take them…..before I come in.
10. The park was named…..a young hero, Le Van Tam.
VII. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same
as the sentence printed before it(20pts)
1. He won't do it unless you pay him advance.
→He'll do it only…………………………………….
2. Come back when you have delivered the message.
→Don't come back……………………………………
3. I think somebody's already told me that story.
→I think I…………………………………………….
4. She never seems to succeed even though she works hard.
→However……………………………………………
5. When she heard the news, she broke down.
→On…………………………………………………..
6. It might be a good idea to use honey instead of sugar.
→Why………………………………………………...
7. When you lie, some gestures can show you are lying.
→Some gestures……………………………………….
8. He never suspected that the money had been stolen.
→At no………………………………………………..
9. I don't really want to visit the museum.
→I'd rather…………………………………………….
10. My decision to get up and dance coincided with the band's decision to stop playing.
→The moment…………………………………………
VIII. Fill in each gap with a suitable word(10pts):
We are all destroying the Earth. The sea..(1)…..rivers are too dirty to swim in. There is so
much smoke in the air that it is unhealthy to live….(2)… many of the world's cities. In one well-
known city, for….(3)…., poisonous gases from cars pollute the air so much that policemen have
to wear oxygen…..(4)….. We have to cut……(5) so many trees that there are now vast areas of
…(6)all over the world. As a result, farmers in….(7) of African can not grow enough to eat . In
certain countries in Asia there is so little rice. Moreover, we do not….(8) enough care of the
countryside. Wild animals are quickly disappearing. For ……(9), tigers are rare in India now
because we have killed too many for them survive. However, it isn't so simple to talk……(10)
the problem. We must act now before it is too late to do anything about it. Join us now! Save the
Earth!.
IX. Make all the changes and additions necessary to produce, from the following sets of
words and phrases, sentences which together make a complete letter.(10pts)
Dear sir,
1. I / wish/ make/ complaint/ recent holiday/ Copenhagen.
2. According / brochure/ I / receive/ Sunthoms Holidays/ holiday/ be/ to/ include/ two-day/ boat/
Oslo/ Norway.
3. However/ what/ brochure/ fail/ mention/ fact/ that/ excursion/ be/ to/ pay/ separately!
4. Unfortunately/ travel/ representative/ forget/ mention/ fact/ until/ we/ well/ sea!
5. By/ time/ too/ late/ change/ mind.
6. And/ if/ realize/ how/ much/ cost/ I / certainly/ go/ on/ it-especially/ since/ sea/ so/ choppy/
my/ wife/ I/ spend/ most/ trip/ seasick.
7. I/ grateful/ if/ you/ make/ sure/ future/ that / all/ extra/ costs/ clearly/ show/ brochure.
8. Apart/ above/ rest/ holiday/ Copenhagen/ wonderful/ both/ wife/ I/ fall/ love/ the Tivoli
Gardens.
9. What/ experience!/ What/ atmosphere!/ We/ think/ lot/ visitors/ come/ there.
10. Whatever/ happen/ we/ certainly/ try/ return/ Copenhagen/ some/ future/ date. ( I/ can't/ say/
same/ Oslo!)
Yours faithfully,
Bernard Wilson
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I. ( 10pts) Mçi c©u ®óng cho 1 ®iÓm.
1. A 2. D 3. D 4. D 5. C 6. B 7. A 8. A 9. A 10. A
II. (10pts) Mçi c©u ®óng cho 1 ®iÓm
1. B 2. A 3. A 4. B 5. A 6. B 7. B 8. B 9. D 10. D
III.(10pts) Mçi c©u ®óng cho 1 ®iÓm.
1. painted→was painted 6. will →won't; (Unless→If)
2. joining →to join 7. watching→ to watch
3. been taken→ taken 8. music→ musical
4. on → in 9. since→ from
5. few→ some 10. that→ which
IV. (10pts) mçi c©u ®óng cho 1 ®iÓm
1. hopeless 2. imaginary 3. disappointed 4. respiratory 5. (un)necessary
6. patience 7. humorous 8. existence 9. decisions 10. distinguish
V. (10pts) Mçi c©u ®óng cho 1 ®iÓm
1. A 2. C 3. D 4. B 5. B 6. A 7. D 8. D 9. D 10. A
VI. (10pts). Mçi c©u ®óng cho 1 ®iÓm
1. with; 2. at; 3. along; 4.of ; 5. for ; 6. to; 7. by; 8. in; 9. off; 10. after
VII. ( 20pts) Mçi c©u ®óng cho 2 ®iÓm
1. He'll do it only if you pay him in advance
2. Don't come back until you have delivered the message
3. I think I have already been told that story.
4. However hard she works, she never seems to succeed
5. On hearing the news, she broke down.
6. Why don't you try using honey instead of sugar
7. Some gestures can give you away when you lie.
8. At no time did he suspect (that) the money had been stolen.
9. I'd rather not visit the museum.
10. The moment I get up to dance the band stopped playing.
VIII. (10pts) Mçi c©u ®óng cho 1 ®iÓm
1. and ; 2. in; 3. example; 4. masks; 5. down; 6. wasteland 7. parts; 8. take; 9.instance;
10. about
IX. (10pts) Mçi c©u ®óng cho 1 ®iÓm
1. I wish to make a complaint about a recent holiday to Copenhagen.
2. According to the brochure I received from Sunthoms Holidays, the holiday was to include a
two-way boat trip to Oslo in Norway.
3. However, what your brochure failed to mention was the fact that the excursion was to be paid
for separately!
4. Unfortunately, our travel representative forgot to mention this fact until we were well at seat!
5. By that time it was too late to change one's mind.
7. I would be grateful if you could make sure in future that all extra costs are clearly shown in
your brochure.
8. Apart from the above, the rest of our holiday in Copenhagen was wonderful, and both my
wife and I fell in love with the Tivoli Gardens.
9. What an experience! What an atmosphere! We think a lot of visitors have come there.
10. Whatever happens, we shall certainly try to return to Copenhagen at some future date. ( I
can't say the same about Oslo!)
Your faithful,
Bernard Wilson.
ENGLISH PRACTICE 33
PART I: GRAMMAR
Question 1 : Use the correct form of the verbs:( 2ms )
1. It is no wonder Jack was convicted of speeding. The speed limit is 30 miles an hour but he did al 50.He (not
drive) so fast.
2. If you (take) your doctor's advice, your health (not be) so bad now.
3. He refused (admit) that he (steal) that bicycle.
4. We suggested that medicine (advertise) on television (ban).
5. I could tell from the ( frighten) look on her face that something terrible (happen).
6. "Why didn't you invite me to go to that dance?" " Sorry.
I wish I (can/invite) you to go with us .
Your answers:
1______________________,2_______________ _ _______________ , 3 _______________ _ ____________
4_______________ _ _____________________, 5_______________ _ _______________, 6_____________
Question 3: Fill in the spaces with A ,AN, THE or O (No articles): (2ms )
Once a famous boxer went to ...(1)... restaurant to have ..(2)... dinner. He took off his coat at...(3).. door, but he
was afraid that somebody would take it. So he took out ..(4)... piece of paper and wrote on it: "This coat belongs to
Tom Brown,....(5).... most famous boxer in ..(6).. world; He will come back in………....(7) few minutes." He
fastened ..(8)...paper to (9)...coat and went into...(10)....restaurant to have his dinner.
Your answers:
1______________2________________3________________4__________________5_______________
6______________7________________8_________________9_________________10______________
Question 5: Choose a suitable word in some given words and fill in the blanks: ( 2ms)
manages succeed comparison operate earn
individual begins directly process idea
SMALL BUSINESSES
When consumers want to buy something - food, clothes, furniture, or books - they most often go to a retail
store. Retail stores sell (1)............... to the consumer. Many retail stores are small businesses. In the United
States, ninety-seven percent of the businesses are small businesses. They are an important part of the
marketing (2) ___ Small businesses are businesses that are small in (3) ............ to large companies. These small
businesses (4)..... less than $2 million a year. They are usually owned by an (5) ...............or a partnership (two or
more people who own the business together). The owner very often (6) ............... the business, and there are not
many employees.
In the 1960s, a new (7)......... for retail ownership became very popular in the United States. This was
the franchise store. The franchise store allows an individual to own and (8) .............. a small business with better
chance of success. If someone (9)………..a small business such as a restaurant or a dress shop, it is sometimes
difficult to…………….(10) alone
Your answers:
1______________2________________3________________4__________________5_______________
6______________7________________8_________________9_________________10______________
Question 6 : . Use the verbs and particles given to make up phrasal verbs and complete the sentences. Make
sure to put the verbs in their correct forms. (2ms)
Verbs : show, settle, stand, wait, make, run , pass, look, run, come
Particles : by, out of, away, off, over, up, on , across, out, on
1. What did Mr. Jackson tell her children ?
She told them that she was ________________patience.
2. While looking for an English book, I_____________a novel by Charles Dickens my son liked for long.
3. Edna sometimes ________________ a list of things to do for the whole week.
4. Helen went to the library to____________ _____ some facts about early American history.
5.Good friends will always ________________ you when you are in need.
6. Some women invited to wedding party always try to _____________________ their figures.
7. The waiter who________________me was very pleasant.
8. Most drivers are unhappy if they ________________ an animal.
9. His last hours were very quiet, and he ___________________ without pain.
10. The Jack sons have____________the terms for buying their machines.
Your answers:
1______________2________________3________________4__________________5_______________
6______________7________________8_________________9_________________10______________
Question 2 : (0,1m x 10 )
l.in. 2. at 3.at 4.in 5.in
6.at. 7.0 8.0 9.to lO.at
Question3 : ( 0 , l m x l 0 )
l.a 2.0 3.the 4.0 5.a/the
6.the. 7.the 8.0 9.0 10.0
Question 4 : (0,1 m x 10)
1.famous. 2. medical 3. promising 4.instantly 5.ability
6.accordance. 7.proficiency 8.advertisement 9.succeeded 10.denial
Question 5 : (0,1m x 10 )
1.directly 2.prosess 3.comparison 4. earn 5.individua
6.manages 7.idea 8.operate. 9.begins 10.succeed
PART 2: Complete the spaces with A, AN, THE or (No article). Write your answers in the spaces bellow
Number 0 is an example (1 m)
0: Jason’s father bought him ………..bicycle that he had wanted for his birthday.
Countries around (1) ……………….world have begun to deal with (2) …………………problem in various
ways. Some countries, in (3) …………….effort to circumvent the problem, have allocated large amounts of
land to animal reserves. They then charge admission prices to help defray the costs of maintaining (4) ………
parks, and they often must also depend on (5) ……………..world organizations for support.
YOUR ANSWERS: 0 ………….the………………..
1…………………2……………………….3……………………….4……………………5………………..
PART 3: Give the correct preposition. Write your answers in the spaces bellow
Number 0 is an example (1 m)
0. It is very good ……….you to volunteer to help the poor.
1. I’m sure you are capable …………passing the exam.
2. He is not aware ………….the dangers of smoking.
3. Many Vietnamese students have difficulty …………… learning English.
4. I get very annoyed ………………..people who don’t queue at bus stop.
5. If you have any complaints , tell me ………my face. I can’t stand people who do things behind my back.
YOUR ANSWERS: 0 ………….of………………..
1…………………2……………………….3……………………….4……………………5……………….. .
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PART 4: Give the correct forms and tenses of the verbs in brackets. Write your answers in the spaces
bellow. Number 0 is an example (1 m)
0. Her (get) ……………..sick was not expected.
1. She took a risk investing money with them. I’d rather she (not do) ………………..it.
2. He (not catch) …………………cold if he would not have walked in the rain so long.
3. I'll wait until he (finish)………………………….. his novel.
4. By next month I (leave) …………………………….for India.
5. He volunteered ( help) …………………… us.
PART 5: Choose the word which best fits each gap of the passage.
Write your answers in the spaces bellow. (2ms)
Although all Americans do not (1) ............ the same way, their speech has enough in common that
American English can be recognized as a (2) …… of English distinct from British English, Australian English
and other national varieties. American English has grown up with the country. It began to (3) ............ from
British English during its colonial beginnings and (4) ............ regional differences and ethnic flavor. Today it
(5) …………….other languages and other varieties of English because it is the medium by which the
attractions of American culture - its literature, (6) ............pictures and television programs - are transmitted to
the world.
All speakers of English (7)............ a common linguistic system and a basic set of words. But American
English (8) ............ from British English, Australian English and other national varieties in many of its
pronunciations, words, spellings and grammatical (9) .............. Words or phrases of American (10) ............
and those used in America but not so much elsewhere, are called Americanisms.
YOUR ANSWERS:
1…………………2……………………….3……………………….4……………………5……………….. .
6…………………7……………………….8……………………….9……………………10……………….. .
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.......... in computer imaging. All these developments (6)............... a disturbing question. Is photography, as we
know (7)................dead?
In spite of its complete transformation by new technological developments, however, photography will
continue to play a (8) ...............role in our culture. Although it may no longer (9)............ to be realistic,
modern photography can continue to provide us with fresh visral (10) ...............about ourselves and the world
in which we live.
YOUR ANSWERS:
1…………………2……………………….3……………………….4……………………5……………….. .
6…………………7……………………….8……………………….9……………………10……………….. .
PART 7: Read the passage below carefully and choose the best answer.
Write your answers in the spaces bellow. (2ms)
Langston Hughes was one of the greatest American writers of the twentieth century. He was born in
Joplin, Missouri, and moved to Cleveland at the age of 14. Several years later he spent one year in Mexico
before attending Columbia University in New York. For a few years after that, he roamed the world as a
seaman, visiting ports around the world and writing some poetry. He returned to the United States and
attended Lincoln University, where he won the Witter Bynner Prize for undergraduate poetry. After
graduating in 1928, he traveled to Spain and to Russia with the help of a Guggenheim fellowship. His novels
include Not without Laughter (1930) and The Big Sea (1940). He wrote an autobiography in 1956 and also
published several collections of poetry. The collections include The Weary Blues (1926), The Dream Keeper
(1932), Shakespeare in Harlem (1942), Fields of Wonder (1947), One Way Ticket (1947), and Selected Poems
(1959) A man of many talents, Hughes was also a lyricist, librettist, and a journalist. As an older man in the
1960s, he spent much of his time collecting poems from Africa and from African-Americans to popularize
black writers. Hughes is one of the most accomplished writers in American literary history, and he is seen as
one of the artistic leaders of the Harlem Renaissance, the period when a neighborhood that was predominantly
black produced a flood of great literature, music, and other art forms depicting daily city life for African-
Americans.
1. What is the main topic of this passage?
A. The life of Langston Hughes B. The Harlem Renaissance
C. African-American writers D. American twentieth-century writers
2 .Where was Langston Hughes born?
A. Spain B. New York C. Missouri D. North Carolina
3. As used in the passage, which of the following words could best replace the word "ports"?
A. Islands B. Ships C. Friends. D. Harbors
4. To which of the following movements might Shakespeare in Harlem refer?
A. The Civil War B. The Harlem Riots
C. The Harlem Renaissance D. The Civil Rights Movement
5. What provided Hughes with assistance for his travel to Spain and Russia?
A. His job as a reporter B. His career as a soldier
C. A literary fellowship D. A college study program
6. The word "talents" in the passage could be replaced by which of the following?
A Desires B. Abilities C. Strategies D. Careers
7. According to the author, what did Hughes do during the later years of his life?
A. Write short stories B. Popularize African-American writers
C. Advocate racial equality . D. Write about life in Harlem
8. Which of the following could best replace the word "accomplished" as used in the passage?
A Successful B. Prolific C. Brilliant D. Imaginative
9. Which of the following can best substitute for the word "depicting" in the passage?
A. Congratulating Blessing C. Screening D. Portraying
10. According to the passage, Langston Hughes was all of the following EXCEPT:
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A A novelist B. A poet C. A historian D. A journalism.
YOUR ANSWERS:
1…………………2……………………….3……………………….4……………………5……………….. .
6…………………7……………………….8……………………….9……………………10……………….. .
II. WRITING:
PART 1: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as sentence
printed before it. (2ms)
EXAMPLE: “They would be very disappointed if you did not come,” the man said to his daughter.
→ The man told his daughter (that) they would be very disappointed if she did not come.
1. “I am happy you have passed the final exams. Congratulations!” Tom said to me.
→ Tom congratulated ……………………………………………………………………………….
2. You ‘d better not swim too far from the shore,” the lifeguard said to us
→ The lifeguard advised ……………………………………………………………………………
3. Birth rates have fallen sharply recently.
→ There …………………………………………………………………………………………….
4. I didn’t hear the news until the next day.
→ It was not …………………………………………………………………………………………
5. Although it rain torrentially all day, we all enjoyed the excursion.
→ Despite ………………………………………………………………………………………….
PART 2:Write a new sentence using the word in brackets. Do not alter the word in any way (2ms)
1. He may choose to take early retirement. (option)
→ ……………………………………………………………………………
2. He didn’t take any part in the conversation. (contribute)
→ …………………………………………………………………………….
3. We lose our way because the signposts were confusing. ( which)
→ ……………………………………………………………………………..
4. He likes to be addressed as “Professor”. (call)
→ ……………………………………………………………………………..
5. She always has a good relationship with the children. (gets)
→ ……………………………………………………………………………..
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KEYS
I/ READING
PART1: 2ms ( 10 x 0,2 = 2ms)
1B, 2D, 3A, 4B, 5A, 6B, 7D, 8D, 9B, 10C
PART 2: 1m (5x 0,2 = 1m)
1- the, 2– the, 3– an, 4– the, 5– no article
PART 3: 1m (5x 0,2 = 1m)
1– of, 2– of, 3– in, 4– with, 5– to
PART 4: 1m (5x 0,2 = 1m)
1- didn’t do, 2 – hadn’t caught , 3 – has finished/ finishes, 4- will have left, 5- to help
PART 5: 2ms (10 x 0,2 = 2ms)
1B, 2C, 3A, 4D, 5C, 6A, 7D, 8B, 9A, 10C
PART 6: 2ms (10 x 0,2 = 2ms)
1- form, 2- under, 3- turning, 4- increasing, 5- courses
6- raise, 7- it, 8- key, 9- claim, 10- information
PART 7: 2ms (10 x 0,2 = 2ms)
1A, 2C, 3D, 4C, 5C, 6B, 7B, 8A, 9D, 10D
PART 8: 2ms (10 x 0,2 = 2ms)
1- only had it, 2- had been in that, 3. did him no/ did not( seem to ) do him any.
4. good/ use grumbling/ complaining about
5. people parking, 6- without, 7- frightened/ scared to, 8- rumbling
9. under the, 10- afford to have them
II/ WRITING:
PART 1: 2ms (5x 0,4 = 2ms)
1. Tom congratulated me on having passed the final exams.
2. The lifeguard advised us not to swim too far from the shore.
3. There has been a sharp decline in birth race recently.
4. It was not until the next day I heard the news.
5. Despite the torrential all day, we all enjoy the excursion.
PART 2: 2ms (5x 0,4 = 2ms)
1. He has the option of taking early retirement
2. He didn’t contribute to the conversation.
3. The signposts were confusing, which made us lose our way.
4. He wants you people / students to call him “professor”
5. She always gets as well with the children.
PART 2: 3ms
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ENGLISH PRACTICE 35
SECTION I: MULTIPLE CHOICE TEST
A. PHONETICS (1.25p)
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others:
Câu 1: A. enough B. though C. rough D. cough
Câu 2: A. addition B. adventure C. advertise D. advantage
Câu 3: A. challenge B. ankle C. language D. single
II. Choose the word whose main stress pattern is placed differently from that of the others:
Câu 4: A. select B. follow C. divide D. require
Câu 5: A. chocolate B. Valentine C. relative D. excitement
Câu 17: No sooner _______ the corner than the wheel came off.
A. had the van turned B. the van had turned
C. the van turned D. did the van turn
Câu 18: On _______ he had won, he jumped for joy.
A. having told B. he was told C. being told D. telling
Câu 19: The football match was so dull that most of the ______ left at half time.
A. viewers B. spectators C. lookers D. audience
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Câu 20: She is a famous _______. She tries her best to protect rare animals from extinction.
A. environment B. environmental C. environmentalist D. environmentally
Câu 21: The problems of pollution call for a prompt _______ from the government.
A. action B. act C. active D. acting
Câu 22: You will have to _______ your holiday if you are too ill to travel.
A. put off B. put down C. put up D. put out
Câu 23: The factory is said _______ in a fire two years ago.
A. to have destroyed B. to have been destroyed
C. to destroy D. being destroyed
Câu 24: Housing construction and _______ have rapidly changed the face of this town. It has become
more and more beautiful.
A. modernization B. environmental pollution
C. deforestation D. overpopulation
Câu 25: Not a word _______ since the exam started.
A. has she written B. she had written C. she wrote D. she has written
Câu 26: _______ his advice, I would never have got the job.
A. Except B. Apart from C. But for D. As for
Câu 27: I find it difficult to pay my bills as prices keep _______.
A. gaining B. raising C. growing D. rising
Câu 28: When I mentioned the party, he was all ears.
A. deaf B. partially deaf
C. listening neglectfully D. listening attentively
Câu 29: This morning traffic was ______ by an accident outside the town hall.
A. held in B. held off C. held up D. held out
Câu 30: Don’t ask me anything about that couple. I like _______ the husband _______ the wife.
A. either / or B. both / and
C. neither / nor D. not only / but also
C. READING. Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each question. (2.5p)
Basic to any understanding of Canada in the 20 years after the Second World War is the country's
impressive population growth. For every three Canadians in 1945, there were over five in 1966. In
September 1966 Canada's population passed the 20 million mark. Most of this surging growth came from
natural increase. The depression of the 1930's and the war had held back marriages, and the catching-up
process began after 1945. The baby boom continued through the decade of the1950's, producing a
population increase of nearly fifteen percent in the five years from 1951 to 1956. This rate of increase had
been exceeded only once before in Canada's history, in the decade before 1911 when the prairies were
being settled. Undoubtedly, the good economic conditions of the 1950's supported a growth in the
population, but the expansion also derived from a trend toward earlier marriages and an increase in the
average size of families. In 1957 the Canadian birth rate stood at 28 per thousand, one of the highest in
the world.
After the peak year of 1957, the birth rate in Canada began to decline. It continued falling until in
1966 it stood at the lowest level in 25 years. Partly this decline reflected the low level of births during the
depression and the war, but it was also caused by changes in Canadian society. Young people were
staying at school longer; more women were working; young married couples were buying automobiles or
houses before starting families; rising living standards were cutting down the size of families. It appeared
that Canada was once more falling in step with the trend toward smaller families that had occurred all
through the Western world since the time of the Industrial Revolution.
Although the growth in Canada's population had slowed down by 1966 (the increase in the first
half of the 1960's was only nine percent), another large population wave was coming over the horizon. It
would be composed of the children who were born during the period of the high birth rate prior to 1957.
Câu 31: The author suggests that in Canada during the1950's _______.
A. economic conditions were poor B. fewer people married
C. the urban population decreased rapidly D. the birth rate was very high
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Câu 32: What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Educational changes in Canadian society
B. Population trends in postwar Canada
C. Standards of living in Canada
D. Canada during the Second World War
Câu 33: The word "trend" is closest in meaning to _______.
A. directive B. tendency C. growth D. aim
Câu 34: It can be inferred from the passage that before the Industrial Revolution _______.
A. population statistics were unreliable B. families were larger
C. the population grew steadily D. economic conditions were bad
Câu 35: According to the passage, when did Canada's baby boom begin?
A. In the decade after 1911 B. During the depression of the 1930's
C. In 1966 D. After 1945
Câu 36: The word "surging" is closest in meaning to _______.
A. accelerating B. extra C. new D. surprising
Câu 37: The word "peak" is closest in meaning to _______.
A. maximum B. mountain C. pointed D. dismal
Câu 38: When was the birth rate in Canada at its lowest postwar level?
A. 1957 B. 1966 C. 1951 D. 1956
Câu 39: The author mentions all of the following as causes of declines in population growth after 1957
EXCEPT _______.
A. people getting married earlier B. better standards of living
C. couples buying houses D. people being better educated
Câu 40: The word "five" refers to _______.
A. decades B. years C. marriages D. Canadians
A. WORD FORM: Supply the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the sentences
1.The teacher stressed the need for regular _______. (ATTEND)
2.This jewel isn’t simply valuable, it is _______. (VALUE)
3.Unfortunately, the natural resources are becoming _______ for the support of the increasing
population. (ADEQUATE)
4.You’d better drive. I’m too _______ for such traffic. (EXPERIENCE)
5.The old fishing village is very _______. (PICTURE)
6.There are very few _______ places left on earth. Man has been nearly everywhere.
(EXPLORE)
7.When you travel into space, you can eat and drink in _______. (WEIGH)
8._______ , Gagarin died in a plane crash on a routine training flight in March 1968.
(FORTUNE)
9.They all cheered _______ as their team came out. (ENTHUSIASM)
10. He didn’t pay the bill and now the electricity has been _______. (CONNECT)
B. CLOZE TEST. Read the following passage and fill in each gap with ONE suitable word. (2.5p)
The search (1)_______ alternative sources of energy have led in various directions. Many communities
are burning garbage (2)_______ other biological waste products to produce electricity. Converting waste
products to gases, oil (3) _______ also an efficient way to dispose of waste.
C. ERROR CORRECTION. The following passage contains 10 errors. Find and correct them:(2.5p)
When man first learned how to make a fire, he began to use fuel for the first time. The first fuel he
used was probably wooden. As time passed, man eventually discovered that substances such as coal and
oil will burn. Coal was not used very wide as a source of energy until the nineteenth century. With the
coming of the industrial revolution, it was soon realized that production would double if coal was using
instead of wood. Nowadays, much of the huge factories and electricity generating stations would be
impossible to function if there was no coal. In the last twenty or thirty years, however, the use of coal has
declined. As a result, there were changes in the coal if oil and gas are not so readily available. There is
more than coal enough in the world for man's needs for the next two hundred years if our use of coal will
not increase. Unfortunately, however, about half of the world's coal may never been used. Mining much
of it would be very expensive even if it was possible to use new equipment.
Question VII : Read the passage and choose one correct answer for each question.
Making arrangements with Paul
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A few days ago Paul phoned me and asked me whether I(1).......looking after his dog when
he(2)....... away. I (3)......... that I didn't really like dog, but he said that he (4)......all his other
friends, and that I (5)......... his only hope. He invited me round to his house (6)........... to meet the
dog, and he told me that he would cook dinner for me. An hour later he phoned again and said that
he (7) .......after all, so I (8)..... meeting the following day for lunch. The next morning he cancelled
this oppointment and, after he told me sorry . He said that he would bring the dog to my house at
6.00. " I don't know exactly where it is , " he said. " Could you tell me how (9).....there?" I quickly
said I (10).........out and put the phone down. Luckily I haven’t heard from him since .
1. A would mind B want C. like D. will help
2. A has gone B. went C. would go D. will help
3. A told him B. said to him C. asked him D. replied him
4. A asks B. would ask C. will ask D. had already
5.A am B.will be C. had been D. asked
6. A his evening B. that evening C. the evening D. in the evening
7. A had to go out B. went out C. goes out D. has to go out
8. A had suggested B would suggest C. suggested D. suggest
9. A do I get B. I get C. I will get D. I am getting
10. A went B. go C. will go D. was going
VIII : Read the passage and choose one correct answer for each question.
Conservation is the sensible use and protection of natural resources including plants,
animals, mineral deposits , soils , clean water, clean air, and fossil fuels such as coal, petroleum, and
natural gas to ensure an adequate supply for future generation.
Natural resources are grouped into two categories, renewable and nonrenewable. A renewable
resource is one that may be replaced over time by natural processes, such as fish populations or
natural vegetation, or is inexhaustible, such as solar energy. The goal of renewable resource
conservation is to ensure that such resources are not consumed faster than are replaced
Nonrenewable resources are those in limited supply that cannot be replaced or can be replaced
only over extremely long periods of time. Nonrenewable resources include fosasil fuels and mineral
deposits, such as iron ore and gold ore. Conservation activities for nonrenewable resources focus on
maintaining an adequate supply of these resources well into the future.
1. What is the purpose of conservation mentioned in the passage ?
A. To make use of natural resources
B. To ensure an adequate supply of natural resources for future generations.
C. To maintain an adequate supply of water for future
D. To replace renewable resources.
2. The word inexhaustible is similar in meaning to
A. unlimited B. bottomless
C. boundless D. never- ending
3. Natural vegetation is an example of
A. nonrenewable resources B. the resource to feed fish populations
C. the resource that may be replaced by natural processes
D. inexhaustible resources
4. Conservationists work to ensure that
A. fish are consumed faster than fossil fuels
B. people consume resources more economically
C. nonrenewable resources are consumed faster
D. renewable resources are replaced
5. Gold ore is mentioned as
A. a kind of mineral B. a renewable resource
C. an example of fossil fuel D. an adequate supply for future
Question: IX (10points) Rewrite each sentence, starting as shown, so that the meaning stays the
same.
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Example: I haven’t enjoyed myself so much for years.
Answer: It’s years since I enjoyed myself so much.
1. He’s very thin, that’s why he feels the cold so much.
If he .......................................................................................
2 He was crossing the road . I caught sight of him
I noticed ..............................................................................
3. If the plane hadn’t been diverted, they would have arrived early.
Had .......................................................................................
. 4. She hadn’t known me until my mother told her.
Not Until .......................................................................................
5 . Tom wasn’t interested in mathematics.
Tom wishes .......................................................................................
6 . You think Tom should write to his parents . He hasn’t writen to them for years
It’s time ....................................................................................... .
7. They made the children do this
The children. .............................................................................................
8. “ You stole my dictionary !” said William.
- William accused..................................................................... .
9. Despite knowing the area well , I got lost
Although .............................................................................................
10.. “Don’t touch the gates, Madam” said the lift operator
- The lift operator warned. .....................................................................
Question : X (10 points) Fill in the gap with one suitable word to complete the
paragraph.
THE POST OFFICE
Over the past ( o ) years, Vietnam has quickly (1) ……… its telephone system.Vietnam
ranks second only to China for (2)………… in the number of telephone subscribers. It is among the
30 countries in the world that have more than two million telephone (3)………….
In the early 1990s, there were only 140,000 telephones (4) …….. Vietnam. At present, we
have more than six million subscribers.
In 1996, Vietnam began upgrading its fixed telephone (5)…….. and changing numbers from
six to seven digits in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City as well as five to six digits in other (6)……….
Five years later the mobile phone system was upgraded to meet the growth in (7) ………... demand. Since
2000, Vietnam has reduced the price of several (8)………. , especially in the monthly (9) ……… for
fixed and mobile telephones.
In the future, more attention will be paid to the rural areas. At present, 93 percent of (10)……..
across Vietnam have telephone services. A network of 6,014 communal post offices have been set up
across the country. Eg ( 0 . few )
..............................................The end..............................................
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Question : I Phonetics (10 points)
a, Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the
others.
1. A. guitarist , 2.A. other , 3.C. honest , 4.B. laughter , 5. C below
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ENGLISH PRACTICE 37
I. PRONUNCIATION (5 points)
Part 1: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others. (3
points)
1. A. cheap B. character C. children D. church
2. A. cough B. though C. rough D. tough
3. A. tidal B. sight C. describe D. mineral
Part 2: Choose the word which is stressed differently from the others. (2 points)
1. A. jumper B. homework C. trousers D. machine
2. A. dormitory B. category C. priority D. ordinary
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A. will he B. won’t he C. will they D. won’t they
Part 2: Choose the correct word to complete each sentence. (10 points)
Part 3: Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the space
in the same line. The first one has been done for you (0). (10points)
EAT MORE FRUIT AND VEGETABLES
A recent report on the (0) eating habits of children in Britain EAT
suggests that children from the age of three to sixteen show a
strong (1) ......................... for vegetables and only eat LIKE
(2) ...........................amounts of fruit and vegetables at Christmas. SUFFICE
One researcher says not eating (3) ......................... may have PROPER
serious consequences on a child’s (4) .............................and physical SPEAK
development, resulting in poorer performance at school. One
(5) ............................. is to give children extra iron and vitamins but SOLVE
in the long run it is more (6) .................................if children get the EFFECT
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right ingredients in their (7) .................................diet. DAY
(8) ..............................., parents choose food for their children that is FORTUNATE
quick and (9) ...............................to prepare, rather than food which CONVENIENCE
is fresh and healthy. (10) ............................., it is difficult later to get CONSEQUENCE
children to change their habits.
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Another factor could be that boys are generally more ---(9)--- than girls. When they can’t be
the best, they would rather ---(10)--- up on education than be considered average. Girls seem much
happier to be second best.
1. A. among B. between C. beside D. beyond
2. A. method B. style C. technique D. system
3. A. by B. from C. at D. with
4. A. brought B. raised C. given D. grown
5. A. cause B. purpose C. reason D. objective
6. A. hardly B. generally C. rarely D. lately
7. A. look B. notice C. see D. watch
8. A. off B. on C. across D. through
9. A. determined B. optimistic C. possessive D. competitive
10. A. give B. take C. break D. turn
Part 2: Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE
word in each space. (15 points)
FAMILY LIFE
In a big family like mine you have a (1) ...…………..... of arguments. (2) ...………….....
weekend, for example, we have been trying to decide on our summer holiday. (3) ...…………..... is
amazing how difficult this kind of decision can be when you have to consider so (4) ...…………
different ideas. It can be hard enough for two people to agree, but (5) ...…………..... are eight of us!
My mum wants to go to the mountains, but (6) ...…………...... else does. (7) ...…………..... three of
my brothers want to go to the beach, but that’s the (8) ...…………..... place my dad refuses to go. (9)
...…………..... of my parents wants to go abroad – (10) ...…………..... say it’s too expensive.
Unfortunately, my sister Sonya wants to go to Disney World. Dad says fine, so long as she pays for
(11) ...…………..... . Of course, my older sister wants to go away with her friends, but Mum says
she is too young to go on holiday on her (12) ...…………..... .
And me? I’ll go anywhere. (13) ...…………..... I’d really like is if (14) ...…………..... could just
agree with each (15) ...…………..... on something for once.
Part 3: Read the passage and circle the best answer (A, B, C, or D) to each question.
(5 points)
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WHO IS REALLY ON THE INTERNET?
One of the great things about the Internet, as well as one of its biggest problems, is that people
are basically anonymous on it. In Internet chat rooms and web cafés, people can use a different name
and even create an entirely different identity if they want to.
In some ways, this is a good thing. For many people, it gives them the chance to do things
that they could never do in real life. For example, a person might be very shy in real life, but that
same person may find the courage to make friends on the Internet because it feels safer. In addition,
people in some countries are not free to express their opinions, especially if they don’t like the
government. By using a different identity on the Internet, they can express their opinions without
worrying about getting in trouble.
That same freedom to be ‘another person’ on the Internet, however, causes many problems as
well. The major problem is Internet fraud. Many dishonest people use the Internet to pretend to be a
different person. Then they trick a person into trusting them in some way and take their money. In
one case, two Japanese men lied to Filipinos who wanted to travel to Japan. The two Japanese men
told them that they could help them get visas to Japan for a small price (about $ 400 per person). The
two Japanese men took thousands of dollars from hopeful Filipinos, but none of the people ever got
their visas. The number of these kinds of crime is quickly rising. Last year, Internet criminals stole
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$ 350 million from trusting people. When you consider that only $ 57 million was stolen in bank
robberies in all of Europe, it is easy to see that Internet crime is a serious problem.
1. The word ‘anonymous’ in bold in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. nameless B. dishonest C. trusting D. criminal
2. According to paragraph 2, all of the following are true of the Internet EXCEPT _______.
A. it allows people to safely oppose their government
B. it makes it easier for people to express themselves
C. it gets people in trouble
D. it helps shy people make friends
3. The word ‘they’ in bold in paragraph 2 refers to _______.
A. people B. countries C. opinions D. friends
4. The author mentions two Japanese men in order to _______.
A. suggest that there is a lot of Internet crime in Japan.
B. show that getting a visa is very difficult in Japan.
C. give an example of fraud on the Internet.
D. show that you shouldn’t trust anyone on the Internet.
5. Why does the author mention bank robberies?
A. To show that there is more money in Internet crime than in robbing banks.
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B. To suggest that Internet crime is easier than robbing banks.
C. To show that Internet crime is much more common than other types of crime.
D. To show that banks are safer than the Internet.
V. WRITING ( 30points)
Part 1: Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first one, by using
the word given.( Do not change the word given.) ( 10 points)
1. It’s a long time since our last conversation. spoken
We ……………………………………………….................…………………………….….
2. During dinner, the phone rang. I
When ………………………………………….........................……...…………………….
3. Do you have any plans for Saturday evening? doing
What …………………………………………………………...................…….………….?
4. Please don’t open the window. you
I’d ……………………………………………………………....................………………......
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to exhaust these supplies. Recently UN committee 2. __________________
reported that world’s oil and gas supplies 3. __________________
would about 100 years if used carefully. The report 4. __________________
stated that there be enough oil and gas for a century 5. __________________
only if the present demand could controlled. If the 6. __________________
demand continued grow, the report said that fuel 7. __________________
supplies would last for less forty years. According 8. __________________
to the report, governments must now steps to 9. __________________
control the amounts of fossil fuels are used. 10. __________________
Part 3: Write an essay ( at least 200 words) on the following topic: (10 points)
What are the advantages and disadvantages of television?
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I. PRONUNCIATION (5 POINTS)
PART 1: (3 POINTS)
1, B 2. B 3. D
PART 2: (2 POINTS)
1. D 2. C
II. VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR: (30 points)
Part 1: (10 points) (one point for each correct answer)
Q# 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Key A D B B D D B C B C
Q# 1 2 3 4 5
Key D A B C D
Q# 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Key B D D A C B C A D A
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Q# 1 2 3 4 5
Key A C A C C
V. WRITING: (30 points)
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ENGLISH PRACTICE 38
I. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY ( 35 points)
Part 1: Choose the best answer among A,B,C or D. (15 points)
1. My mother used to ………. research in this library when she was a student.
A. make B. do C. making D. doing
2. Let’s go to the beach this weekend, ………… ?
A shall we B. do we C. don’t we D. will we
3. I wish he ……….. that.
A. doesn’t say B. didn’t say C. hasn’t said D. hadn’t said
4. My father has gone away. He’ll be back ……… a week.
A. for B. at C. until D. in
5. Don’t do this all at once; Do it little .................... little.
A. by B. to C. from D. with
6. They are both good ............. because they type carefully.
A. typewriters B. typists C. typers D. typemen
7. We didn’t ...............to the station in time to catch the train.
A. get B. reach C. arrive D. approach
8. I don’t think that purple shirt .............. with your yellow skirt.
A. suits B. fits C. goes D. wears
9. We had to stop for gasoline at a filling ............... .
A. garage B. service C. station D. pump
10. ................ you study harder, you won’t pass the examination.
A. If B. Although C. Despite D. Unless
11. He ordered them …….. it again.
A. don’t do B. not do C. not to do D. didn’t do
12. Quite soon, the world is going to ...................... energy resources.
A. run out of B. get into C. keep up with D. come up again
13. We decided not to go camping because of the ………rain.
A. great B. strong C. heavy D. extra
14. Mary works at a supermarket. She ………. $ 5 an hour.
A. pays B. brings C. takes D. earns
15. The students have got ……….. news about their exams.
A. many B. some C. few D. a few
Part 2: Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense or form. (10 points)
1. Quang ......................................... (talk) to another student when I ................................... (see)
him today.
2. That proposal ........................................( consider) by the members right now.
3. Less than half of the cans of paint ......................................(use) up to now.
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4. A: I ................................. (lose) my glasses. I can’t find them anywhere. I .................................
(look for) them for hours.
B: Don’t worry. I .................................(do) the same thing the other week but I ..........................
(find) them a few days later.
5. He is working tomorrow. If he .................................(have) a day off tomorrow, he ....................
(go) to the beach.
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Part 2: Read the passage below and choose the correct answer among A, B, C or D
(10 points)
GREEK THEATRES
The word theatre comes from Greek and literally means seeing place. The theatre has been
popular in ancient times. People did not go to the theatre simply to see an interesting ........(1)........
for the plays formed part of religious festivals. ........(2)........ early Greek theatres consisted of no
more than a flat space with an altar at the foot of a hillside. ........(3)........ that time, there were
no........(4)........ as there are in modern theatres, so the ........(5)........ stood or sat on the slopes of
the hillside. Gradually, special theatres were made by building large stone or wooden steps one
........(6)........ another up the hillside. In later times, a hut was built at the far side of the acting area
where it formed a background for the actors ........(7)........ the parts of the different characters.
Eventually, a ........(8)........ platform was built so that the actors could be seen more clearly. This
was the first appearance of anything ........(9)........ our modern stage. As well as these permanent
theatres, there were simple wooden stages .........(10)........ around by actors wandering from one
place to another. There was also a hut with curtains that served both as background scenery and
as a dressing room.
Part 3: Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use
only ONE word in each space. (15 points)
A POP STAR
John Lennon was (0)born in Liverpool in 1940. He was always (1).................................on
music and played in a pop group (2) ........................................ school and Art college .
John (3).................................. married to Cynthia in 1962 and they had a son
(4)............................... name was Julian. At that time, John was a member of a group
(5)................................“ The Beatles” . Many beautiful songs (6) .................................. written by
John and wherever the group went, crowds of fans gathered to see them . They
(7).................................... scream and faint when “ The Beatles” played and lots of people have
their hair cut in a Beatles style. Soon, everyone had heard (8)..................................... “The Beatles”
and John was (9).............................. richer than he had ever thought.
Having achieved world-wide success, John started to make records
(10)................................. his own after 1968 , and it was in the same year when
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(11).................................... marriage to Cynthia came to an end. He had met Yoko Ono
(12).......................... he married the following year. John lost weight and grew his hair long , as can
(13) ................................ seen on the covers of the records that he made with Yoko. He set up
home in the United States and had a son called Sean.
Many people considered John Lennon to be (14) ............................... most talented of all
“The Beatles”. He sang about peace and love and so when he was murdered by one of his fans,
outside his New York apartment , the whole world (15).................................... shocked . More than
50,000 fans turned up to a ceremony in his memory. He was only forty when he died.
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She wanted...………………………………………………………………....…....................
3. What sort of weather did you have on holiday? like
What ……………………………………………………………………….…….....................
4. I am not good at skiing, but I’d like to learn. not
I do……………………………………………………………………………..........................
5. The exam wasn’t as hard as I expected. than
The exam…………………………………………………………………………..................
6. Don’t forget to contact me if you come to London. touch
Don’t forget to…………………………………………………………………………........….
7. Make sure that you don’t arrive late. turn
Make sure that…………………………………………………………………………........…
8. Your English will improve if you keep practising. get
Your English…………………………………………………………………………...........…
9. Normally I have a ten-minute journey to school. me
Normally………………………………………………………………………….................…
10. She is keen on meeting people from other countries. who
She wants………………………………………………………………………….............….
Part 3: In about 250 words, write about the advantages and disadvantages of a child
in a large family. (10 points)
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I. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (35 points)
Part 1: 15 points: one point for each correct answer
Q 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Key B A D D A B A C C D C A C D B
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3. It is not easy to bring up children in a modern world.
4. I think we should do some sightseeing/ go sightseeing this afternoon.
5. The room where I am staying is very noisy./ which I am staying in
6. This is Peter, whose sister works at your school.
7. Do you want to see the pictures that we took on holiday?
8. Have you ever considered becoming a professional footballer?
9. I’ll give Tania your letter if she comes to school tomorrow.
10. I’ve really got to cut down on/ give up smoking.
Part 2: 10 points: one point for each correct answer
1. Would you mind helping me with this box?
2. She wanted to know who had eaten the cake.
3. What was the weather like on your holiday/when you were on holiday?
4. I do not ski very well, but I’d like to learn.
5. The exam was easier than I expected.
6. Do not forget to get/keep in touch with me if you come to London.
7. Make sure that you turn up in (good) time.
8. Your English will get better if you keep practising.
9. Normally it takes me 10 minutes to get to school.
10. She wants to meet people who are /come from other countries.
Part 3: 10 points
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ENGLISH PRACTICE 39
SECTION TWO: GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (6 pts.)
Question 1. Choose the best option:(2pts)
1. Tom and Mary never came to class late. ..................................
A. So did we B. Neither did we C. We did either D. Neither we did
2. I remember ....................to Hanoi when I was a very small child.
A. taking B. to take C. to be taken D. being taken
3. Helen asked me ......................the film called “Star Wars”.
A. if I had seen B. have I seen C. have you seen D. if had I seen
4. At first I found ......................to get used to .....................on the other side of the road.
A. it difficult - drive B. difficult - drive
C. it difficult - driving D. difficult- driving
5. Had we known your new address, we .................to see you.
A. would have come B. will come C. would come D. came
6. I don’t believe a word she said; I think he just made.......................that story.
A. out B. up C. off D. down
7. She warned me........................
A. to not do it B. I should do it C. about to do it D. not to do it
8. .................had they recovered from the first earthquake when they felt the second tremor.
A. Scarely B. Never C. No sooner D. Just
9. Jason’s professor had him......................his thesis many times before allowing him to
present it to the committee.
A. rewrites B. rewriting C. rewrite D. to rewrite
10. The problems .......................last year caused to the committee members to table the
proposal temporarily.
A. were discovered B. which was discovered C. that discovered D. discovered
Question 2. Give the correct tense of the verbs in brackets: (2pts)
Jane (1. join). ..............our firm twelve years ago. She had worked for the previous
seven years with an advertising company and (2. acquire)....................much useful
experience. For the first eight years with us, she (3. work)..................in the Sales
Department, and (4. work)...................there when I became a Managing Director. Since
then she (5. work)................as my personal assistant, and (6.prove).........................herself
to be outstandingly capable on many occasions. She (7.work) ..................... on the top floor,
in an office next to mine, but at the moment she (8.work).......................in London on a
special assignment.
Question 3. Use the correct form of the words given in brackets to fill in the blanks in
each sentence: (2pts)
1. She has one of the biggest ...................................in Britain. (COLLECT)
2. The judge told him it was ..................................to drink and drive, and banned him for a
year. (RESPONSIBLE)
3. The keys were locked inside the car . ................, a side window was open. (LUCKY)
4. Three firms are in ...............................for the same contract.(COMPETE)
5. It is forbidden to hunt for that kind of bird. It has been listed as one of
the .....................species. (DANGER)
6. The government is spending a lot of money in the attempt to fight against ........................
(LITERATE)
7. These shoes look quite smart but they’re terribly.............................. (COMFORT)
8. Burning coal is an ......... way of heating a house. Gas is much cheaper. (ECONOMY)
SECCTION THREE. READING (6pts.)
Question 1. Read the following passage and fill each gap with ONE suitable word: (2pts)
How easy is (1).................... to understand another person’s character? My friend
Jack was once a rather annoying person. He was always getting (2)......................trouble
because he was so disobedient. In class he was very talkative and never stopped
(3)....................jokes. The teachers all told him (4).....................was impolite because he
interrupted them. When I met him, he was very unfriendly and didn’t want to talk to me
(5).......................all. People told me he stole things and that he was dishonest. His school
work was terrible. He didn’t take any pride in his writing, he never (6).....................enough
time doing his homework, and that he was not at all conscientious. One day he saw a gang
of boys attacking an old man. Jack hated violence and he fought them all (7)................ they
ran away. He was awarded a medal for bravery. After that people changed their
(8).................about him.
Question 2. Read the passage bellow and then choose a suitable word A, B, C or D to fill in
each blank :( 2pts)
PROBLEMS OF WATCHING TELEVISION IN BRITAIN
British parents are always complaining that their children spend too much time gluing
to the telly and not enough(1)..................other activities like sports and reading. A survey
recently carried out on people’s viewing habits (2).................. not disapprove it. It shows
that young people in Britain spend on (3)...................twenty three hours a week in front of
the television, (4)......................works out at over three hours every day.
What is surprising, however, is the fact that the average adult watches even more: an
incredible 28 hours a week. We seem to have become a nation of telly addicts. Just about
(5)...................household in the country has a television and over half have two or more.
According (6)...................the survey, people nowadays don’t just watch television sitting in
their living room, they watch it in the kitchen and in bed as well.
The Education Minister said a (7).....................weeks ago that Britain’s pupils should
spend more time reading. Unfortunately , parents are not setting a good example: adults do
(8)................reading than young people. In fact, reading is (9).....................the bottom of
their list of favorite pastimes. They would(10) ......................listen to the radio, go to the
cinema or hire a video to watch on their television at home.
1.A. at B. on C. for D. in
2.A. does B. do C. is D. has
3.A. time B. Sunday C. weekend D. average
4.A. which B. what C. who D. where
5.A. none B. neither C. every D. all
6.A. for B. to C. with D. on
7.A. lot B. little C. number D. few
8.A. more B. better C. less D. most
9. A. on B. to C. at D. in
10. had better B. prefer C. like D. rather
Question 3. Read the following passage and then choose the best answer A, B, C or D :
(2pts)
After inventing dynamite, Swedish-born Alfred Nobel became a very rich man.
However, he foresaw its universally destructive powers too late. Nobel preferred not to be
remembered as the inventor of dynamite so in 1895, just two weeks before his death, he
created a fund to be used for awarding prizes to people who made worthwhile contributions
to mankind. Originally there were five awards: literature, physics, chemistry, medicine and
peace. Economics was added in 1968, just sixty-seven years after the first awards
ceremoney.
Nobel’s original legacy of nine million dollars was invested, and the interest on
this sum is used for the awards which vary from $30.000 to $ 125.000.
Every year on December 10th , the anniversary of Nobel’s death, the awards (gold
medal, illuminated diploma ,and money) are presented to the winners. Sometimes politics
plays an important role in the judges’decisions. Americans have won numerous science
awards, but relatively few literature prizes.
No awards were presented from 1940 to 1942 at the beginning of World War II.
Some people have won two prizes, but this is rare, others have shared their prizes.
1.Where was Alfred Nobel born?
A. in America B. in Spain
C. In Sweden D. In Switzeland
2.When did the first award ceremony take place?
A. 1901 B. 1895 C. 1962 D. 1968
3.Why was the Nobel prize established?
A. to resolve political differences
B. to recognize worthwhile contributions to humanity
C. to spend money D. to honour the inventor of dynamite
4.In which area have American received the most awards?
A. peace B. literature C. economics D. science
5.Which of the following sentences is NOT true?
A. Awards vary in monetary value
B. Politics can play an important role in selecting the winners
C. Ceremonies are held on December 10 to commemorate Nobel’s invention
D. A few individuals have won two awards
6. In how many fields are prizes bestowed?
A. 2 B. 6 C. 5 D. 10
SECTION FOUR: WRITING (6pts)
Question 1.
Read the passage and find out an odd word out in each line. There is an example in the first
line: (2pts)
0........to............ I could to remember one of the good things I did. While I was walking
1. .................... along the road the other one day I happened to notice a small brown
2. .................... leather purse which lying on the pavement. I picked it up and
3. .................... had opened it to see if I could find out the owner’s name. There
4. ................... . was nothing in it except of some small change and a photograph
5. .................... of a woman about 40 years old. Though I put the photograph back and
6. ................. .. took the purse to the police station, at where I handed it to the
7. ................. ... sergean in charge. Before I left, the sergeant he made a note of my
8. .................. . name and address in case of the owner of the purse wanted to write
and thank me.
Question 2. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the
same as the sentence printed before it: (2pts)
1. Our house is going to be painted by a local firm.
→ We are ..........................................................................................................................
2. It was such a dull play that he fell asleep.
→ The play .......................................................................................................................
3. She didn’t say a word as she left the room.
→ She left the room ..........................................................................................................
4. “I didn’t steal the bicycle” he said “I just borrowed it.”
→ He denied.................................................. but admitted ...............................................
5. I just had time to put up my umbrella before the rain came down in torrents.
→ No sooner ......................................................................................................................
6. Is smoking permitted in Vietnamese cinemas?
→ Are we ............... ...........................................................................................................
7. Because he didn’t study hard, he failed the exam.
→ Had ................................................................................................................................
8. Her grief was so great that she almost fainted.
→ So ...................................................................................................................................
Question 3. Write a passage (150-180 words) about your last summer holiday: (2pts)
Question 2:Biến đổi câu (2đ): Viết đúng mỗi câu (0.25 đ)
1. The play was so dull that he fell asleep.
2. We are going to have our house painted by a local firm.
3. She left the room without saying a word.
4. He denied having stolen/ stealing the bicycle but admitted having borrowed/ borrowing it.
5. No sooner had I put up my umbrella than the rain came down in torrent.
6. Are we allowed to smoke in Vietnamese cinemas?
7. Had he studied hard, he wouldn’t have failed the exam.
8. So great was her grief that she almost fainted.
Question 3:Bài luận (2đ)
ENGLISH PRACTICE 40
PART I. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY
I. Complete the following sentences by choosing the correct answer among four options (A, B, C or D). (15pts)
1. She looked very______ when I told her the good news.
A. happily B. happiness C. happy D. was happy
2. I don't want much sugar in my coffee. Just_______, please.
A. few B. a few C. little D. a little
3. He's left his book at home; he's always so______.
A. forgetful B. forgettable C. forgotten D. forgetting
4. 'I'm very ______ to you for putting in so much hard work,' the boss said.
A. thanking B. grateful C. considerate D. careful
5. Steel_______ with chromium to produce a noncorrosive substance known as stainless steel.
A. is combined B. that is combined C. combining D. when combined
6. Joe seemed to be in a good mood, ________ he snapped at me angrily when I asked him to join us.
A. yet B. so C. for D. and
7. A fire must have a readily available supply of oxygen. ________, it will stop burning.
A. Consequently B. Furthermore C. Otherwise D. However
8. “Who has brothers and sisters?” “Everyone ________Virginia who’s an only child.”
A. except to B. with C. from D. but
9. He is the manager of the factory. He’s ________it.
A. charged with B. charged C. in charge D. in charge of
10. He was new on the job, but he quickly fit himself into the ________ routine of the office.
A. establishing B. established C. establishes D. establish
11. Florida, ________ the Sunshine State, attracts many tourists every year.
A. is B. is known as C. known as D. that is known as
12. ________becoming extinct is of great concern to zoologists.
A. That giant pandas are B. Giant pandas are C. Are giant pandas D. Giant panda is
13. Her parents gave her everything she asked for. She's a completed _______ child.
A. wounded B. spoilt C. damaged D. destroyed
14. _______ my experience, very few people really understand the problem.
A. To B. In C. With D. From
15. When she died, she gave _________ all her money to a charity for cats.
A. away B. out C. on D. off
II. Complete the following passage by supplying the correct form of the word to fill in each blank. (10pts)
The increase in city crime is a global phenomenon. Some people say that a lot of crime in this country is because
of (1 - migrate) ………………………………. and the new people arriving from other countries bring different (2 - culture)
………………………………. values and attitudes to the law. I don’t agree with this idea because the most common crimes
are (3 - local) ………………………………. produced and not imported from other countries. (4 - Vandal) ……………………………….
is one of the biggest crimes in my city with bus shelters and shop windows being popular targets. Another popular
crime is (5 - pay) ………………………………. parking fines, which is unlikely to be because of immigrants because most of
them do not own cars. The (6 - oppose) ………………………………. point of view is that young local people feel angry when
they can’t get a job and in order to (7 - hand) ………………………………. the change in their environment, they strike out at
easy targets. This would explain why bicycle (8 - thief) ………………………………. is more common than car crime these
days, especially in rich (9 - neighbors) ………………………………. where most cars are protected with electronic alarms.
Another reason, though, for so many bicycles getting stolen might be that the (10 - punish) ………………………………. is not
very severe compared to car stealing which can land you in prison for a number of years.
III. Fill in each blank with one suitable preposition. (5pts)
1. Most American men earn ………………………………. average about $110 a week.
2. He was walking through the park when a strange dog suddenly went ………………………………. him.
3. My car is not worth much ………………………………. most $ 50.
4. I’d better not drink that milk, Joe. It’s gone ………………………………..
5. Clive was really cut ………………………………. when he failed his proficiency exam.
IV. Identify the error in each sentence. Write the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on the answer sheet. (10pts)
1. The children forgot picking up the note from the office and now they are worried.
A B C D
2. Helen has never met such good person who is ready to help others.
A B C D
3. If only I have done the test better than other students did.
A B C D
4. If you want to borrow my car, promise to drive careful.
A B C D
5. Rumors began circulating that the Prime Minister was seriously illness.
A B C D
6. Everybody in class has to choose a topic of your own to write an essay of 500 words.
A B C D
7. Neither of the boys had ever been out of town before, so they were really exciting.
A B C D
8. I hope that I can help you with the historic questions.
A B C D
9. My son learned to talk the time before he was 5 years old.
A B C D
10. Jim offers us presents as if it had been Xmas.
A B C D
PART III: READING
I. Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct option (marked A, B, C or D) to answer the questions. (10pts)
Millions of people are using cell phones today. In many places, it is actually considered unusual not to use one.
In many countries, cell phones are very popular with young people. They find that the phones are means of
communication – having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected.
The explosion in mobile phone use around the world has made some health professionals worried. Some
doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of mobile phones. In
England, there has been a serious debate about this issue. Mobile phone companies are worried about the negative
publicity of such ideas. They say that there is no proof that mobile phones are bad for your health.
On the other hand, medical studies have shown changes in the brain cells of some people who use mobile
phones. Signs of change in the issues of the brain and head can be detected with modern scanning equipment. In one
case, a traveling salesman had to retire at young age because of serious memory loss. He couldn't remember even
simple tasks. He would often forget the name of his own son. This man used to talk on his mobile phone for about six
hours a day, every day of his working week, for a couple of years. His family doctor blamed his mobile phone use, but
his employer's doctor didn't agree.
What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful? The answer is radiation. High – tech machines can
detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones. Mobile phone companies agree that there is some
radiation, but they say the amount is too small to worry about.
As the discussion about their safety continues, it appears that it's best to use mobile phones less often. Use
your regular phone of you want to talk for a long time. Use your mobile phone only when you really need it. Mobile
phones can be very useful and convenient, especially in emergencies. In the future, mobile phones may have a warning
label that says they are bad for your health. So for now, it's wise not to use your mobile phone too often.
1. According to the passage, cell phones are especially popular with young people because ______.
A. they are indispensable in everyday communication B. they make them look more stylish
C. they keep the users alert all the time D. they cannot be replaced by regular phones
2. The changes possible caused by the cell phones are mainly concerned with______.
A. the mobility of the mind and the body B. the smallest units of brain
C. the arteries of the brain D. the resident memory
3. The word "means" in the passage most closely means _______.
A. meanings B. expression C. method D. transmission
4. The word "potentially" in the passage most closely means _______.
A. obviously B. possibly C. certainly D. privately
5. "Negative publicity" in the passage most likely means _______.
A. information on the lethal effects of cell phones B. widespread opinion about bad effects of cell phones
C. the negative public use of cell phones D. poor ideas about the effects of cell phones
6. Doctors have tentatively concluded that cell phones may _______.
A. damage their users' emotions B. cause some mental malfunction
C. change their users' temperament D. change their users' social behavior
7. The man mentioned in the passage, who used his cell phone too often _______.
A. suffered serious loss of mental ability B. could no longer think lucidly
C. abandoned his family D. had a problem with memory
8. According to the passage, what makes mobile phones potentially harmful is ______.
A. their radiant light B. their power of attraction C. their raiding power D. their invisible rays
9. According to the writer, people should _______.
A. only use mobile phones in urgent cases B. only use mobile phones in medical emergencies
C. keep off mobile phones regularly D. never used mobile phones in all cases
10.The most suitable title for the passage could be ______.
A. "The reasons why mobile phones are regular" B. "Technological Innovation and their price"
C. "The way mobile phones work" D. "Mobile phones – a must of our time"
II. Complete the following passage by choosing A, B, C or D to fill in each blank. (15pts)
Stamp collecting! What a wonderful hobby! I began when I was only five. I used to (1) ____ for the postman's
arrival, always (2) ____ to seize unwanted envelopes and tear off the corner with the stamp stuck on it.
Once – I remember it was too clearly – my mother and father were sunning themselves in the garden when
the post (3) ____ on the doormat. I heard the clatter of the letter flap and hurriedly went to (4) ____. There were four
or five envelops, all with very exciting stamps.
Even at the (5) ____ age of five I knew one doesn't open mail addressed to other people. However, tearing just
the corners off the envelopes (6) ____ me as perfectly fair and allowable, and just what I did. I carefully tore as (7) ____
to the stamps as (8) ____, feeling that even the envelopes, which were addressed to my parents and not to be, should
be treated with (9) ____.
There was nothing furtive in what I did. I knew my parents would see what I'd done, and I didn't think there
was any (10) ____ in it. They always let me (11) ____ the corners after they'd opened them. Why should I think there
was any harm in doing it first, (12) ____ in mind that they weren't on hand to be (13) ____. Wouldn't they rather be
left to doze in their summer deckchairs?
(14) ____, though, my father solemnly showed me his letters. They looked distinctly moth-eaten, with bites
taken out of the corners and sites. I began to (15) ____ what I've done.
1. A. stare B. watch C. look D. peer
2. A. glad B. pleased C. eager D. excited
3. A. came B. was C. lay D. arrived
4. A. investigate B. observe C. see D. notice
5. A. junior B. tender C. small D. little
6. A. struck B. seemed C. appeared D. felt
7. A. nearby B. close C. next D. round
8. A. able B. possibly C. possible D. could
9. A. gentleness B. caution C. honor D. respect
10. A. trouble B. wrong C. bad D. harm
11. A. take B. tear C. cut D. remove
12. A. having B. holding C. bearing D. keeping
13. A. consulted B. advised C. queried D. requested
14. A. After B. Then C. Later D. Soon
15. A. accept B. realize C. admit D. confess
III. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow. Write A, B, C or D to indicate your answers on
the answer sheet. (10pts)
Every drop of water in the ocean, even in the deepest parts, responds to the forces that create the tides. No
other force that affects the sea is so strong. Compared with the tides, the waves created by the wind are surface
movements felt no more than a hundred fathoms below the surface. The currents also seldom involve more than the
upper several hundred fathoms despite their impressive sweep.
The tides are a response of the waters of the ocean to the pull of the Moon and the more distant Sun. In theory,
there is a gravitational attraction between the water and even the outermost star of the universe. In reality, however,
the pull of remote stars is so slight as to be obliterated by the control of the Moon and, to a lesser extent, the Sun. Just
as the Moon rises later each day by fifty minutes, on the average, so, in most places, the time of high tide is
correspondingly later each day. And as the Moon waxes and wanes in its monthly cycle, so the height of the tide varies.
The tidal movements are strongest when the Moon is a sliver in the sky, and when it is full. These are the highest flood
tides and the lowest ebb tides of the lunar month and are called the spring tides. At these times the Sun, Moon, and
Earth are nearly in line and the pull of the two heavenly bodies is added together to bring the water high on the beaches,
to send its surf upward against the sea cliffs, and to draw a high tide into the harbors. Twice each month, at the quarters
of the Moon, when the Sun, Moon and Earth lie at the apexes of a triangular configuration and the pull of the Sun and
Moon are opposed, the moderate tidal movements called neap tides occur. Then the difference between high and low
water is less than at any other time during the month.
1. What is the main point of the first paragraph?
A. The waves created by ocean currents are very large.
B. Despite the strength of the wind, it only moves surface water.
C. Deep ocean water is seldom affected by forces that move water.
D. The tides are the most powerful force to affect the movement of ocean water.
2. The words "In reality" in the passage is closest in meaning to_____.
A. surprisingly B. actually C. characteristically D. similarly
3. It can be inferred from the passage that the most important factor in determining how much gravitational effect
one object in space has on the tides is___.
A. size B. distance C. temperature D. density
4. The word "configuration" in the passage is closest in meaning to____.
A. unit B. center C. surface D. arrangement
5. Neap tides occur when____.
A. the Sun counteracts the Moon's gravitational attraction B. the Moon is full
C. the Moon is farthest from the Sun
D. waves created by the wind combine with the Moon's gravitational attraction
PART IV. WRITING
I. Write the new sentences using the word give. Do not change the word given in any way. (10pts)
1. We are afraid that the next train to Cardiff has been cancelled. REGRET
We ………………………………. ………………………………. ………………………………. the next train to Cardiff has been cancelled.
2. 'I was going to phone Sarah but I had too much homework to do', said John MEANT
John said that ………………………………. ………………………………. but he'd had too much homework to do.
3. Many people think that Gone with the Wind is one of the greatest films ever made. BE
Gone with the Wind ………………………………. ………………………………. one of the greatest films ever made.
4. If you hold your breath for a few seconds it might get rid of your hiccups. HOLDING
You might be able to get rid of your hiccups if you ……………………………………………………. for a few seconds.
5. Anna didn't like it at all when one of her colleagues got the promotion instead of her. RESENTED
Anna ………………………………. ………………………………. the promotion instead of her.
6. I have a good relationship with my neighbors. My neighbors ………………………………. …well together ON
7. It wasn't a good idea for me to spend all my money on beer and cigarettes, but I did. UP
I wish ………………………………. ………………………………. my money on beer and cigarettes.
8. The police left and then all the journalists arrived. ALREADY
The police ………………………………. ………………………………. all the journalists arrived.
9. Although Sarah wasn't wearing a helmet, she wasn't injured in the accident. OF
Sarah wasn't injured in the accident, ………………………………. ………………………………. a helmet.
10. She felt she had achieved a lot in life, despite her disadvantaged background. SENSE
Despite her disadvantaged background, she felt ……………………………………………….………. about her life.
II. Write a complete letter using the given word/phrases as cues. You should change the form of words if necessary.
(15pts) 1. Thank/ much/French/ cookery book/ you/ give/ me.
………………………………. ………………………………. ………………………………. ………………………………. ……………………………….
2. recipes/ look/ wonderful/, and/ I/ certainly/ enjoy/ use/ it.
………………………………. ………………………………. ………………………………. ………………………………. ……………………………….
3. I/ hope/ you/ and/ Auntie Susan/ have/ good/ Christmas.
………………………………. ………………………………. ………………………………. ………………………………. ……………………………….
4. we/ stay/ at/ home/, but/ have/ couple/ day/ trips/ out/ nearby.
………………………………. ………………………………. ………………………………. ………………………………. ……………………………….
5. our/ local/ theatre/ put/ on/ production/ "A Christmas Carol"/, which/ fun.
………………………………. ………………………………. ………………………………. ………………………………. ……………………………….
6. I/ go/ back/ University/ next/ week/, and/ this/ year/ I/have/ to/ study/ hard/ final/ exams.
………………………………. ………………………………. ………………………………. ………………………………. ……………………………….
7. I/ really/ enjoy/ the/ course/ so/ far/, but/ I/ not/ sure/ what/ do/ once/ I/ get/degree.
………………………………. ………………………………. ………………………………. ………………………………. ……………………………….
8. university/ arrange/ career/ interviews/, but/ I/ not/really/ have/clear/ idea/what/ I/ want/ do.
………………………………. ………………………………. ………………………………. ………………………………. ……………………………….
9. hopefully/ it/ all/ become/ clearer/ during/ course/ the/ year.
………………………………. ………………………………. ………………………………. ………………………………. ……………………………….
10. Thank/ again/ lovely/ present/, and/ Happy/ New/ Year/
………………………………. ………………………………. ………………………………. ………………………………. ……………………………….
KEYS
PART I. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY
I. Complete the following sentences by choosing the correct answer among four options (A, B, C or D). (15pts)
1. She looked very______ when I told her the good news.
A. happily B. happiness C. happy D. was happy
2. I don't want much sugar in my coffee. Just_______, please.
A. few B. a few C. little D. a little
3. He's left his book at home; he's always so______.
A. forgetful B. forgettable C. forgotten D. forgetting
4. 'I'm very ______ to you for putting in so much hard work,' the boss said.
A. thanking B. grateful C. considerate D. careful
5. Steel_______ with chromium to produce a noncorrosive substance known as stainless steel.
A. is combined B. that is combined C. combining D. when combined
6. Joe seemed to be in a good mood, ________ he snapped at me angrily when I asked him to join us.
A. yet B. so C. for D. and
7. A fire must have a readily available supply of oxygen. ________, it will stop burning.
A. Consequently B. Furthermore C. Otherwise D. However
8. “Who has brothers and sisters?” “Everyone ________Virginia who’s an only child.”
A. except to B. with C. from D. but
9. He is the manager of the factory. He’s ________it.
A. charged with B. charged C. in charge D. in charge of
10. He was new on the job, but he quickly fit himself into the ________ routine of the office.
A. establishing B. established C. establishes D. establish
11. Florida, ________ the Sunshine State, attracts many tourists every year.
A. is B. is known as C. known as D. that is known as
12. ________becoming extinct is of great concern to zoologists.
A. That giant pandas are B. Giant pandas are C. Are giant pandas D. Giant panda is
13. Her parents gave her everything she asked for. She's a completed _______ child.
A. wounded B. spoilt C. damaged D. destroyed
14. _______ my experience, very few people really understand the problem.
A. To B. In C. With D. From
15. When she died, she gave _________ all her money to a charity for cats.
A. away B. out C. on D. off
II. Complete the following passage by supplying the correct form of the word to fill in each blank. (10pts)
The increase in city crime is a global phenomenon. Some people say that a lot of crime in this country is because
of (1 - migrate) immigration _ and the new people arriving from other countries bring different (2 - culture) cultural _
values and attitudes to the law. I don’t agree with this idea because the most common crimes are (3 - local) locally__
produced and not imported from other countries. (4 - Vandal) vandalism _ is one of the biggest crimes in my city with
bus shelters and shop windows being popular targets. Another popular crime is (5 - pay) unpaid__ parking fines, which
is unlikely to be because of immigrants because most of them do not own cars. The (6 - oppose) opposing_ point of
view is that young local people feel angry when they can’t get a job and in order to (7 - hand) handle _ the change in
their environment, they strike out at easy targets. This would explain why bicycle (8 - thief) theft_ is more common
than car crime these days, especially in rich (9 - neighbors) _ neighborhoods _ where most cars are protected with
electronic alarms. Another reason, though, for so many bicycles getting stolen might be that the (10 -
punish) punishment__ is not very severe compared to car stealing which can land you in prison for a number of years.
III. Fill in each blank with one suitable preposition. (5pts)
1. Most American men earn __on_ average about $110 a week.
2. He was walking through the park when a strange dog suddenly went _for__ him.
3. My car is not worth much _at__ most $ 50.
4. I’d better not drink that milk, Joe. It’s gone _off_.
5. Clive was really cut __up_ when he failed his proficiency exam.
IV. Identify the error in each sentence. Write the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on the answer sheet. (10pts)
1. The children forgot picking up the note from the office and now they are worried.
A B C D
2. Helen has never met such good person who is ready to help others.
A B C D
3. If only I have done the test better than other students did.
A B C D
4. If you want to borrow my car, promise to drive careful.
A B C D
5. Rumors began circulating that the Prime Minister was seriously illness.
A B C D
6. Everybody in class has to choose a topic of your own to write an essay of 500 words.
A B C D
7. Neither of the boys had ever been out of town before, so they were really exciting.
A B C D
8. I hope that I can help you with the historic questions.
A B C D
9. My son learned to talk the time before he was 5 years old.
A B C D
10. Jim offers us presents as if it had been Xmas.
A B C D
PART III: READING
I. Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct option (marked A, B, C or D) to answer the questions. (10pts)
Millions of people are using cell phones today. In many places, it is actually considered unusual not to use one.
In many countries, cell phones are very popular with young people. They find that the phones are means of
communication – having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected.
The explosion in mobile phone use around the world has made some health professionals worried. Some
doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of mobile phones. In
England, there has been a serious debate about this issue. Mobile phone companies are worried about the negative
publicity of such ideas. They say that there is no proof that mobile phones are bad for your health.
On the other hand, medical studies have shown changes in the brain cells of some people who use mobile
phones. Signs of change in the issues of the brain and head can be detected with modern scanning equipment. In one
case, a traveling salesman had to retire at young age because of serious memory loss. He couldn't remember even
simple tasks. He would often forget the name of his own son. This man used to talk on his mobile phone for about six
hours a day, every day of his working week, for a couple of years. His family doctor blamed his mobile phone use, but
his employer's doctor didn't agree.
What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful? The answer is radiation. High – tech machines can
detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones. Mobile phone companies agree that there is some
radiation, but they say the amount is too small to worry about.
As the discussion about their safety continues, it appears that it's best to use mobile phones less often. Use
your regular phone of you want to talk for a long time. Use your mobile phone only when you really need it. Mobile
phones can be very useful and convenient, especially in emergencies. In the future, mobile phones may have a warning
label that says they are bad for your health. So for now, it's wise not to use your mobile phone too often.
1. According to the passage, cell phones are especially popular with young people because ______.
A. they are indispensable in everyday communication B. they make them look more stylish
C. they keep the users alert all the time D. they cannot be replaced by regular phones
2. The changes possible caused by the cell phones are mainly concerned with______.
A. the mobility of the mind and the body B. the smallest units of brain
C. the arteries of the brain D. the resident memory
3. The word "means" in the passage most closely means _______.
A. meanings B. expression C. method D. transmission
4. The word "potentially" in the passage most closely means _______.
A. obviously B. possibly C. certainly D. privately
5. "Negative publicity" in the passage most likely means _______.
A. information on the lethal effects of cell phones B. widespread opinion about bad effects of cell phones
C. the negative public use of cell phones D. poor ideas about the effects of cell phones
6. Doctors have tentatively concluded that cell phones may _______.
A. damage their users' emotions B. cause some mental malfunction
C. change their users' temperament D. change their users' social behavior
7. The man mentioned in the passage, who used his cell phone too often _______.
A. suffered serious loss of mental ability B. could no longer think lucidly
C. abandoned his family D. had a problem with memory
8. According to the passage, what makes mobile phones potentially harmful is ______.
A. their radiant light B. their power of attraction C. their raiding power D. their invisible rays
9. According to the writer, people should _______.
A. only use mobile phones in urgent cases B. only use mobile phones in medical emergencies
C. keep off mobile phones regularly D. never used mobile phones in all cases
10.The most suitable title for the passage could be ______.
A. "The reasons why mobile phones are regular" B. "Technological Innovation and their price"
C. "The way mobile phones work" D. "Mobile phones – a must of our time"
II. Complete the following passage by choosing A, B, C or D to fill in each blank. (15pts)
Stamp collecting! What a wonderful hobby! I began when I was only five. I used to (1) ____ for the postman's
arrival, always (2) ____ to seize unwanted envelopes and tear off the corner with the stamp stuck on it.
Once – I remember it was too clearly – my mother and father were sunning themselves in the garden when
the post (3) ____ on the doormat. I heard the clatter of the letter flap and hurriedly went to (4) ____. There were four
or five envelops, all with very exciting stamps.
Even at the (5) ____ age of five I knew one doesn't open mail addressed to other people. However, tearing just
the corners off the envelopes (6) ____ me as perfectly fair and allowable, and just what I did. I carefully tore as (7) ____
to the stamps as (8) ____, feeling that even the envelopes, which were addressed to my parents and not to be, should
be treated with (9) ____.
There was nothing furtive in what I did. I knew my parents would see what I'd done, and I didn't think there
was any (10) ____ in it. They always let me (11) ____ the corners after they'd opened them. Why should I think there
was any harm in doing it first, (12) ____ in mind that they weren't on hand to be (13) ____. Wouldn't they rather be
left to doze in their summer deckchairs?
(14) ____, though, my father solemnly showed me his letters. They looked distinctly moth-eaten, with bites
taken out of the corners and sites. I began to (15) ____ what I've done.
1. A. stare B. watch C. look D. peer
2. A. glad B. pleased C. eager D. excited
3. A. came B. was C. lay D. arrived
4. A. investigate B. observe C. see D. notice
5. A. junior B. tender C. small D. little
6. A. struck B. seemed C. appeared D. felt
7. A. nearby B. close C. next D. round
8. A. able B. possibly C. possible D. could
9. A. gentleness B. caution C. honor D. respect
10. A. trouble B. wrong C. bad D. harm
11. A. take B. tear C. cut D. remove
12. A. having B. holding C. bearing D. keeping
13. A. consulted B. advised C. queried D. requested
14. A. After B. Then C. Later D. Soon
15. A. accept B. realize C. admit D. confess
III. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow. Write A, B, C or D to indicate your answers on
the answer sheet. (10pts)
Every drop of water in the ocean, even in the deepest parts, responds to the forces that create the tides. No
other force that affects the sea is so strong. Compared with the tides, the waves created by the wind are surface
movements felt no more than a hundred fathoms below the surface. The currents also seldom involve more than the
upper several hundred fathoms despite their impressive sweep.
The tides are a response of the waters of the ocean to the pull of the Moon and the more distant Sun. In theory,
there is a gravitational attraction between the water and even the outermost star of the universe. In reality, however,
the pull of remote stars is so slight as to be obliterated by the control of the Moon and, to a lesser extent, the Sun. Just
as the Moon rises later each day by fifty minutes, on the average, so, in most places, the time of high tide is
correspondingly later each day. And as the Moon waxes and wanes in its monthly cycle, so the height of the tide varies.
The tidal movements are strongest when the Moon is a sliver in the sky, and when it is full. These are the highest flood
tides and the lowest ebb tides of the lunar month and are called the spring tides. At these times the Sun, Moon, and
Earth are nearly in line and the pull of the two heavenly bodies is added together to bring the water high on the beaches,
to send its surf upward against the sea cliffs, and to draw a high tide into the harbors. Twice each month, at the quarters
of the Moon, when the Sun, Moon and Earth lie at the apexes of a triangular configuration and the pull of the Sun and
Moon are opposed, the moderate tidal movements called neap tides occur. Then the difference between high and low
water is less than at any other time during the month.
1. What is the main point of the first paragraph?
A. The waves created by ocean currents are very large.
B. Despite the strength of the wind, it only moves surface water.
C. Deep ocean water is seldom affected by forces that move water.
D. The tides are the most powerful force to affect the movement of ocean water.
2. The words "In reality" in the passage is closest in meaning to_____.
A. surprisingly B. actually C. characteristically D. similarly
3. It can be inferred from the passage that the most important factor in determining how much gravitational effect
one object in space has on the tides is___.
A. size B. distance C. temperature D. density
4. The word "configuration" in the passage is closest in meaning to____.
A. unit B. center C. surface D. arrangement
5. Neap tides occur when____.
A. the Sun counteracts the Moon's gravitational attraction B. the Moon is full
C. the Moon is farthest from the Sun
D. waves created by the wind combine with the Moon's gravitational attraction
PART IV. WRITING
I. Write the new sentences using the word give. Do not change the word given in any way. (10pts)
1. We are afraid that the next train to Cardiff has been cancelled. REGRET
We __ regret to inform/to tell you/announce that __ the next train to Cardiff has been cancelled.
2. 'I was going to phone Sarah but I had too much homework to do', said John MEANT
John said that __ he had meant to phone Sarah __ but he'd had too much homework to do.
3. Many people think that Gone with the Wind is one of the greatest films ever made. BE
Gone with the Wind ___ is considered/thought to be __ one of the greatest films ever made.
4. If you hold your breath for a few seconds it might get rid of your hiccups. HOLDING
You might be able to get rid of your hiccups if you __ try holding your breath __ for a few seconds.
5. Anna didn't like it at all when one of her colleagues got the promotion instead of her. RESENTED
Anna __ resented one of her colleagues getting __ the promotion instead of her.
6. I have a good relationship with my neighbors. My neighbors ___ and I get on ___well together ON
7. It wasn't a good idea for me to spend all my money on beer and cigarettes, but I did. UP
I wish ____ I hadn't used up ___ my money on beer and cigarettes.
8. The police left and then all the journalists arrived. ALREADY
The police ___ had already left when/before ___all the journalists arrived.
9. Although Sarah wasn't wearing a helmet, she wasn't injured in the accident. OF
Sarah wasn't injured in the accident, ___ in spite of not wearing __ a helmet.
10. She felt she had achieved a lot in life, despite her disadvantaged background. SENSE
Despite her disadvantaged background, she felt ___ a sense of achievement __ about her life.
II. Write a complete letter using the given word/phrases as cues. You should change the form of words if necessary.
(15pts) 1. Thank/ much/French/ cookery book/ you/ give/ me. = Thank you very much for the French cookery book you
gave me 2. recipes/ look/ wonderful/, and/ I/ certainly/ enjoy/ use/ it. = The recipes look wonderful, and I'll certainly
enjoy using it 3. I/ hope/ you/ and/ Auntie Susan/ have/ good/ Christmas. = I hope you and Auntie Susan had a good
Christmas 4. we/ stay/ at/ home/, but/ have/ couple/ day/ trips/ out/ nearby. = We stayed at home, but had a couple
of day trips out nearby. 5. our/ local/ theatre/ put/ on/ production/ "A Christmas Carol"/, which/ fun.= Our local
theatre put on a production of "A Christmas Carol", which was fun. 6. I/ go/ back/ University/ next/ week/, and/ this/
year/ I/have/ to/ study/ hard/ final/ exams. = I am going back to University next week, and this year I'm going to have
to study hard for the final exams 7. I/ really/ enjoy/ the/ course/ so/ far/, but/ I/ not/ sure/ what/ do/ once/ I/
get/degree. = I've really enjoyed the course so far, but I'm not sure what to do once I get my degree. 8. university/
arrange/ career/ interviews/, but/ I/ not/really/ have/clear/ idea/what/ I/ want/ do. = The University arranges career
interviews, but I don't really have a clear idea of what I want to do. 9. hopefully/ it/ all/ become/ clearer/ during/
course/ the/ year. = Hopefully it will all become clearer during the course of the year. 10. Thank/ again/ lovely/ present/,
and/ Happy/ New/ Year/ = Thank you again for the lovely present, and Happy New Year!
ENGLISH PRACTICE 41
SECTION A: PHONETICS
I. Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words. Write your answer
in the space provided. (5 pts)
1. A. associate B. sociable C. ancient D. ancestor
2. A. walked B. threatened C. passed D. forced
3. A. too B. food C. soon D. good
4. A. legal B. legend C. generous D. manager
5. A. adventure B. future C. mature D. figure
II. Pick out the word that differs from the other words in the position of the main stress. Write your answer in the
space provided. (5 pts)
6. A. comedy B. collection C. comical D. calculate
7. A. ambitious B. memorial C. memory D. mechanic
8. A. remove B. cancel C. copy D. answer
9. A. Japanese B. engineer C. practical D. questionnaire
10. A. document B. develop C. opponent D. astonish
SECTION B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. Write your answer in the space provided. (15 pts)
11. Secondary schools offer a wide ______ of subjects.
A. field B. scope C. list D. range
12. When he woke up, he realized that the things he had dreamt about could not ______ have happened.
A. possibly B. likely C. certainly D. potentially
13. - “Do you think the book is expensive? - “Yes, it’s not ______ what we paid for it.”
A. worthy B. worth of C. worth D. valuable
14. To ______ extent did she benefit from her uncle’s will?
A. what B. how C. which D. whom
15. The new system didn’t ______ expectations.
A. catch up with B. bring about C. come across D. come up to
16. Before the meeting finished, they had arranged when ______ next.
A. they met B. they to meet C. to meet D. should they meet
17. ______ aren’t effective anymore because insects have become resistant to them.
A. Fertilizers B. Pesticides C. Herbicides D. Composts
18. When he heard the joke, he burst into loud ______.
A. smile B. laughter C. amusement D. enjoyment
19. The traffic lights ______ to green, and the car drove on.
A. exchanged B. turned C. removed D. shone
20. It is a good idea to be ______ dressed when you go for an interview.
A. finely B. boldly C. smartly D. clearly
21. We were so late that we ______ had time to catch the train.
A. nearly B. almost C. hardly D. simply
22. They are going to make ______ excursion next month.
A. a two-week B. two-weeks C. two weeks' D. a two-week's
23. I haven't had a very ______ week. I seem to have done nothing at all.
A. extensive B. productive C. enthusiastic D. economic
24. The purpose of the survey was to ______ the inspectors with local conditions.
A. inform B. acquaint C. instruct D. notify
25. Do you know the man ______ over there?
A. interviewed B. interviewing C. to interview D. interviews
II. There is one mistake in each of the following sentences. Find and correct it. (10 pts)
26. Because the torrential rains that had devastated the area, the governor sent the National Guard to assist in the
clean-up operation.
27. One of the most important things in life is a good health.
28. The city has spent a big amount of money on crime prevention.
29. Comparing with other countries, Libya spends a high percentage of income on education.
30. People are now enjoying a higher level of living.
31. In the United Kingdom women see their doctor on the average five times a year.
32. Although Mark has been cooking for many years, he still doesn’t know to prepare French foods in the traditional
manner.
33. When we arrived at the store to purchase the dishwasher advertise in the newspaper, we learned that all the
dishwashers had been sold.
34. After rising the flag to commemorate the holiday, the mayor gave a long speech.
35. This time tomorrow I will lie on the beach, enjoying the sunshine.
III. Give the correct form of the words in the brackets in each of the following sentences. Write your answer in the
space provided. (10 pts)
36. I was annoyed at his (REFUSE) ……………………………… to co-operate.
37. The book doesn’t say much about prices, but it is very (INFORM) ……………………………… about everything else.
38. The noise (LESS) ……………………………… as the plane got farther away.
39. He lost in the election because he was a weak and (DECIDE) ……………………………… leader.
40. I couldn’t help it. The accident was (AVOID) ………………………………
41. She was (EXTREME) ……………………………… knowledgeable about the history of China.
42. He was very (SET) ……………………………… when his cat was run over.
43. Jackson had another violent (AGREE) ……………………………… with the referee.
44. Many people were buried (LIVE) ……………………………… after the earthquake.
45. She studied (ECONOMY) ……………………………… at university.
SECTION C: READING COMPREHENSION
I. Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word. Write your answer in the space provided. (10 pts)
Australia is a big country, but nearly all Australians live near the sea. On hot summer days, you can see thousands of
people at the beach. Many beaches have waves (46) ……………………………… are very high.
These large waves are known as surf and the people who ride them are called surfers. Surfing is a skill, and it needs
learning. Don’t (47) ……………………………… to be able to surf properly the (48) ……………………………… time you try. However,
by practising a few times you will learn (49) ……………………………… to do it.
Surfing is not a new sport. Perhaps its origins need explaining. It started hundreds (50) ……………………………… years ago
in Hawaii. Men swam (51) ……………………………… to sea to catch fish and found they could come back to land very quickly
by riding the waves. These first surfers did not (52) ……………………………… a board. They were “body surfers”. Many people
(53) ……………………………… do this type of surfing today.
After a while people started to use boards and rode the waves by lying, kneeling or standing (54) ………………………………
them. These first surfboards were made of wood and the water made them rot after a while. Today, surfboards are made
of plastic or fibreglass (55) ………………………………
II. Read the following passage and decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each gap. (10 pts)
What do you do well? What do you enjoy doing? Your answers to these two questions will help you identify your
(56)_____. An employer will consider you seriously for a (57)_____ when you can show them that you know who you
are, what you can offer and which you have studied. Sometimes it is difficult to know what your weaknesses are. Clearly
not everyone is equally good (58)_____ everything. You may need to improve yourself and so (59)_____ courses in that
field could turn a weakness into strength.
You will need to (60)______ some time on your self-assessment. Your honesty and the desire for self-
improvement will lead to (61)______ in getting the right job. Explore the following seven areas to start to get to know
yourself: your aptitude, your skills, your personality, the level of responsibility you feel comfortable with, your interests
and your needs.
Ask (62)_____ if you have any special talents and if you need to consider your physical health when choosing a
job. Be as honest and realistic as you can, and ask for other people's (63)_____ if necessary. Make a list of these things.
It is usually a good idea to talk about your aptitudes with teachers, family and friends.
If you are considering a career that (64)_____ a special talent, such as art, acrobatics, mathematics or music,
discuss your aptitudes with (65)_____ expert in that area and discover how they fit the needs of the occupation.
56. A. strong B. strength C. strengthen D. strengthened
57. A. position B. location C. spot D. room
58. A. upon B. in C. at D. for
59. A. meeting B. taking C. making D. interviewing
60. A. use B. make C. lose D. spend
61. A. success B. successful C. successfully D. succeed
62. A. you B. your C. yours D. yourself
63. A. interests B. fields C. opinions D. attendances
64. A. requires B. asks C. tells D. urges
65. A. a B. an C. the D. this
III. Read the following text and choose the best answer for the questions below. (10 pts)
May 7th 1840 was the birthday of one of the most famous Russian composers of the nineteenth century: Peter Ilyich
Tchaikovsky, the son of a mining inspector. Tchaikovsky studied music as a child and later studied composition at the St.
Petersburg Conservatory. His greatest period of productivity occurred between 1876 and 1890, during which time he
enjoyed patronage of Madame von Meck, a woman he never met, who gave him a yearly living stipend. Madame von
Meck later terminated her friendship with Tchaikovsky, as well as his living allowance, when she, herself, was facing
financial difficulties. It was during the time of Madame von Meck’s patronage, however, that Tchaikovsky created the
music for which he is most famous, including the music for the ballets of “Swan Lake” and “The Sleeping Beauty”.
Tchaikovsky’s music, well-known for its rich melodic and sometimes melancholy passages, was one of the first that brought
serious dramatic music to dance. Before this, little attention had been given to the music behind the dance. Tchaikovsky
died ostensibly of cholera on November 6th 1893, though there are now some scholars who argue that he committed
suicide.
66. The best title for this passage could be ______.
A. “The Life and Music of Tchaikovsky” B. “Development of Tchaikovsky’s Music for Ballets”
C. “Tchaikovsky’s Relationship with Madame von Meck” D. “The Cause of Tchaikovsky’s Death”
67. According to the passage, all of the following describe Madame von Meck EXCEPT ______.
A. she had economic troubles B. she was generous
C. she was never introduced to Tchaikovsky D. she enjoyed Tchaikovsky’s music
68. According to the passage, Tchaikovsky’s music is most well-known for ______.
A. it’s repetitive and monotonous tones B. the ballet-like quality of music
C. the richness and melodic drama of the music D. its lively, capricious melodies
69. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Tchaikovsky’s influence on ballet music. B. Tchaikovsky’s unhappiness leading to suicide.
C. The patronage of Madame von Meck. D. Tchaikovsky’s productivity in composing.
70. It can be inferred from the passage that _. A. it was not the music behind the dance that made Tchaikovsky famous
B. there is suspicion on the cause of Tchaikovsky’s death
C. Madame von Meck was one of the most famous Russian composers
D. Madame von Meck was one of Tchaikovsky’s girlfriends
SECTION D: WRITING
I. Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it. (15 pts)
71. It is extremely difficult for us to make ends meet these days.
We find ……………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
72. Alice and Charles did not decide to move to a bigger house until after the birth of their second child.
Only when ……………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……
73. While mending the road, they accidentally blocked our water pipes.
They accidentally cut off ……………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………….………
74. He brought the umbrella along but it didn't rain.
He needn't ……………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
75. While I strongly disapprove of your behaviour, I will help you this time.
Despite ……………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
II. Use the word given in brackets and make any necessary additions to write a new sentence in such a way that it is as
similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence. Do NOT change the form of the given word(s). (10 pts)
76. When I was driving, I realized that the car wasn’t working properly. (WRONG)
……………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
77. Sandra said that she was willing to work late. (MIND)
……………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
78. They pretended to be enjoying themselves, but they weren’t really. (AS)
……………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
79. I can't lift this table on my own. (UNLESS)
……………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
80. The coins are believed to have been buried for safe-keeping. (IT)
……………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
THE END
KEYS
ENGLISH PRACTICE 41
SECTION A: PHONETICS
I. Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words. Write your answer
in the space provided. (5 pts)
1. A. associate B. sociable C. ancient D. ancestor
2. A. walked B. threatened C. passed D. forced
3. A. too B. food C. soon D. good
4. A. legal B. legend C. generous D. manager
5. A. adventure B. future C. mature D. figure
II. Pick out the word that differs from the other words in the position of the main stress. Write your answer in the
space provided. (5 pts)
6. A. comedy B. collection C. comical D. calculate
7. A. ambitious B. memorial C. memory D. mechanic
8. A. remove B. cancel C. copy D. answer
9. A. Japanese B. engineer C. practical D. questionnaire
10. A. document B. develop C. opponent D. astonish
SECTION B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. Write your answer in the space provided. (15 pts)
11. Secondary schools offer a wide ______ of subjects.
A. field B. scope C. list D. range
12. When he woke up, he realized that the things he had dreamt about could not ______ have happened.
A. possibly B. likely C. certainly D. potentially
13. - “Do you think the book is expensive? - “Yes, it’s not ______ what we paid for it.”
A. worthy B. worth of C. worth D. valuable
14. To ______ extent did she benefit from her uncle’s will?
A. what B. how C. which D. whom
15. The new system didn’t ______ expectations.
A. catch up with B. bring about C. come across D. come up to
16. Before the meeting finished, they had arranged when ______ next.
A. they met B. they to meet C. to meet D. should they meet
17. ______ aren’t effective anymore because insects have become resistant to them.
A. Fertilizers B. Pesticides C. Herbicides D. Composts
18. When he heard the joke, he burst into loud ______.
A. smile B. laughter C. amusement D. enjoyment
19. The traffic lights ______ to green, and the car drove on.
A. exchanged B. turned C. removed D. shone
20. It is a good idea to be ______ dressed when you go for an interview.
A. finely B. boldly C. smartly D. clearly
21. We were so late that we ______ had time to catch the train.
A. nearly B. almost C. hardly D. simply
22. They are going to make ______ excursion next month.
A. a two-week B. two-weeks C. two weeks' D. a two-week's
23. I haven't had a very ______ week. I seem to have done nothing at all.
A. extensive B. productive C. enthusiastic D. economic
24. The purpose of the survey was to ______ the inspectors with local conditions.
A. inform B. acquaint C. instruct D. notify
25. Do you know the man ______ over there?
A. interviewed B. interviewing C. to interview D. interviews
II. There is one mistake in each of the following sentences. Find and correct it. (10 pts)
26. Because the torrential rains that had devastated the area, the governor sent the National Guard to assist in the
clean-up operation. Because of
27. One of the most important things in life is a good health. good health
28. The city has spent a big amount of money on crime prevention. large/ huge
29. Comparing with other countries, Libya spends a high percentage of income on education. Compared
30. People are now enjoying a higher level of living. standard
31. In the United Kingdom women see their doctor on the average five times a year. on average
32. Although Mark has been cooking for many years, he still doesn’t know to prepare French foods in the traditional
manner. know how to prepare
33. When we arrived at the store to purchase the dishwasher advertise in the newspaper, we learned that all the
dishwashers had been sold. advertised
34. After rising the flag to commemorate the holiday, the mayor gave a long speech. raising
35. This time tomorrow I will lie on the beach, enjoying the sunshine. I will be lying
III. Give the correct form of the words in the brackets in each of the following sentences. Write your answer in the
space provided. (10 pts)
36. I was annoyed at his (REFUSE)__ refusal _ to co-operate.
37. The book doesn’t say much about prices, but it is very (INFORM)_ informative __ about everything else.
38. The noise (LESS)__ lessened __ as the plane got farther away.
39. He lost in the election because he was a weak and (DECIDE)__ indecisive _ leader.
40. I couldn’t help it. The accident was (AVOID)__ unavoidable _.
41. She was (EXTREME)_ extremely _ knowledgeable about the history of China.
42. He was very (SET)__upset__ when his cat was run over.
43. Jackson had another violent (AGREE)_ disagreement __ with the referee.
44. Many people were buried (LIVE)__alive__ after the earthquake.
45. She studied (ECONOMY)_economics__ at university.
SECTION C: READING COMPREHENSION
I. Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word. Write your answer in the space provided. (10 pts)
Australia is a big country, but nearly all Australians live near the sea. On hot summer days, you can see thousands of
people at the beach. Many beaches have waves (46)_ that/ which __ are very high.
These large waves are known as surf and the people who ride them are called surfers. Surfing is a skill, and it needs
learning. Don’t (47)__ expect _ to be able to surf properly the (48)__first__ time you try. However, by practising a few
times you will learn (49)__how_ to do it.
Surfing is not a new sport. Perhaps its origins need explaining. It started hundreds (50)__of__ years ago in Hawaii.
Men swam (51)_out___ to sea to catch fish and found they could come back to land very quickly by riding the waves.
These first surfers did not (52)__use__ a board. They were “body surfers”. Many people (53)_ still __ do this type of
surfing today.
After a while people started to use boards and rode the waves by lying, kneeling or standing (54)__on__ them. These
first surfboards were made of wood and the water made them rot after a while. Today, surfboards are made of plastic or
fibreglass (55)__ instead _.
II. Read the following passage and decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each gap. (10 pts)
What do you do well? What do you enjoy doing? Your answers to these two questions will help you identify your
(56)_____. An employer will consider you seriously for a (57)_____ when you can show them that you know who you
are, what you can offer and which you have studied. Sometimes it is difficult to know what your weaknesses are. Clearly
not everyone is equally good (58)_____ everything. You may need to improve yourself and so (59)_____ courses in that
field could turn a weakness into strength.
You will need to (60)______ some time on your self-assessment. Your honesty and the desire for self-
improvement will lead to (61)______ in getting the right job. Explore the following seven areas to start to get to know
yourself: your aptitude, your skills, your personality, the level of responsibility you feel comfortable with, your interests
and your needs.
Ask (62)_____ if you have any special talents and if you need to consider your physical health when choosing a
job. Be as honest and realistic as you can, and ask for other people's (63)_____ if necessary. Make a list of these things.
It is usually a good idea to talk about your aptitudes with teachers, family and friends.
If you are considering a career that (64)_____ a special talent, such as art, acrobatics, mathematics or music,
discuss your aptitudes with (65)_____ expert in that area and discover how they fit the needs of the occupation.
56. A. strong B. strength C. strengthen D. strengthened
57. A. position B. location C. spot D. room
58. A. upon B. in C. at D. for
59. A. meeting B. taking C. making D. interviewing
60. A. use B. make C. lose D. spend
61. A. success B. successful C. successfully D. succeed
62. A. you B. your C. yours D. yourself
63. A. interests B. fields C. opinions D. attendances
64. A. requires B. asks C. tells D. urges
65. A. a B. an C. the D. this
III. Read the following text and choose the best answer for the questions below. (10 pts)
May 7th 1840 was the birthday of one of the most famous Russian composers of the nineteenth century: Peter Ilyich
Tchaikovsky, the son of a mining inspector. Tchaikovsky studied music as a child and later studied composition at the St.
Petersburg Conservatory. His greatest period of productivity occurred between 1876 and 1890, during which time he
enjoyed patronage of Madame von Meck, a woman he never met, who gave him a yearly living stipend. Madame von
Meck later terminated her friendship with Tchaikovsky, as well as his living allowance, when she, herself, was facing
financial difficulties. It was during the time of Madame von Meck’s patronage, however, that Tchaikovsky created the
music for which he is most famous, including the music for the ballets of “Swan Lake” and “The Sleeping Beauty”.
Tchaikovsky’s music, well-known for its rich melodic and sometimes melancholy passages, was one of the first that brought
serious dramatic music to dance. Before this, little attention had been given to the music behind the dance. Tchaikovsky
died ostensibly of cholera on November 6th 1893, though there are now some scholars who argue that he committed
suicide.
66. The best title for this passage could be ______.
A. “The Life and Music of Tchaikovsky” B. “Development of Tchaikovsky’s Music for Ballets”
C. “Tchaikovsky’s Relationship with Madame von Meck” D. “The Cause of Tchaikovsky’s Death”
67. According to the passage, all of the following describe Madame von Meck EXCEPT ______.
A. she had economic troubles B. she was generous
C. she was never introduced to Tchaikovsky D. she enjoyed Tchaikovsky’s music
68. According to the passage, Tchaikovsky’s music is most well-known for ______.
A. it’s repetitive and monotonous tones B. the ballet-like quality of music
C. the richness and melodic drama of the music D. its lively, capricious melodies
69. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Tchaikovsky’s influence on ballet music. B. Tchaikovsky’s unhappiness leading to suicide.
C. The patronage of Madame von Meck. D. Tchaikovsky’s productivity in composing.
70. It can be inferred from the passage that _. A. it was not the music behind the dance that made Tchaikovsky famous
B. there is suspicion on the cause of Tchaikovsky’s death
C. Madame von Meck was one of the most famous Russian composers
D. Madame von Meck was one of Tchaikovsky’s girlfriends
SECTION D: WRITING
I. Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it. (15 pts)
71. It is extremely difficult for us to make ends meet these days.
We find it difficult to make ends meet these days
72. Alice and Charles did not decide to move to a bigger house until after the birth of their second child.
Only when Alice and Charles had their second child, did they decide to move to a bigger house
73. While mending the road, they accidentally blocked our water pipes.
They accidentally cut off our water supplying while mending the road
74. He brought the umbrella along but it didn't rain.
He needn't have brought the umbrella along (because it didn't rain anyway).
75. While I strongly disapprove of your behaviour, I will help you this time. Despite my strong disapproval of your
behaviour/ the fact that I strongly disapprove of your behaviour, I will help you this time.
II. Use the word given in brackets and make any necessary additions to write a new sentence in such a way that it is as
similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence. Do NOT change the form of the given word(s). (10 pts)
76. When I was driving, I realized that the car wasn’t working properly. (WRONG)
While I was driving, I realized that there was something wrong with the car
77. Sandra said that she was willing to work late. (MIND)
Sandra said that she didn’t mind working late
78. They pretended to be enjoying themselves, but they weren’t really. (AS)
They acted as if they were enjoying themselves, but they weren’t really
79. I can't lift this table on my own. (UNLESS)
I can't lift this table unless you help me/ someone helps me
80. The coins are believed to have been buried for safe-keeping. (IT)
It is believed that the coins were buried for safe-keeping
THE END
ENGLISH PRACTICE 42
B. PHONETICS
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other three(5 pts)
1. A. socialize B. contact C. background D. formality
2. A. prolong B. contact C. conscious D. common
3. A. African B. Japanese C. partner D. Canada
4. A. signal B. sign C. colleague D. regard
5. A. cloth B. trustworthy C. clothing D. brother
C. LEXICAL - GRAMMAR
I. Choose from the four options given marked A, B, C and D one best answer to complete each sentence. Identify your
answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. (15 pts)
1. Please_______________ favour.
A. do me a B. make me a C. do my D. make my
2. Mrs. Edwards…______________ history for 35 years, and is retiring soon.
A. teaches B. is teaching C. taught D. has been teaching
3. There have been protests from animal right groups about ____________ on animals.
A. experience B. experiments C. expiration D. trials
4. Faraday’s accomplishments seem more wonderful when we realize that he had very___________ education.
A. a few B. few C. a little D. little
5. A: “What are the office hours where you work?” B: “_______., everyone comes in at eight and leaves at five.”
A. General B. In generally C. In the general D. In general
6. Lots of people________________ Yoga to relax.
A. practice B. take up C. give up D. take in
7. It isn’t quite________.. that he will turn up at the meeting.
A. certain B. exact C. right D. sure
8. After waiting for an hour he realized that the bus was__________________ to come.
A. improbable B. impossible C. uncertain D. unlikely
9. _______________ being tired, I went for a picnic with my family.
A. That B. Though C. Since D. Despite
10. You_________________ have told that joke. Everybody has heard it too often.
A. can’t B. mustn’t C. shouldn’t D. needn’t
11. At around two years of age, many children regularly produce sentences_____ three or four words.
A . are containing B. containing C. contain D. contains
12. The first plant-like organisms probably ___________ in the sea, perhaps three billion years ago.
A . life B. living C. lived D. it was living
13. These tennis courts don't ____________ very often. Not many people want to play.
A . got used B. used C. get used D. get use
14. I would rather ___________ nothing than __________ that book.
A . do - to read B. do - read C. doing - reading D. done - read
15. Do you want _______ with you or do you want to go alone?
A . me coming B. me to come C. that I come D. that I will come
II. The four underlined parts of the sentence are marked A, B, C or D. You are to identify the one underlined word or
phrase that would not be acceptable standard written English. Write your answers on your answer sheet. (20 pts)
1. Draft horses are the tallest, most powerful and heavy group of horses.
A B C D
2. Acting teacher Stella Adler played a vital role in the develop of the Method Schooling of Acting.
A B C D
3. Before diamonds can be used as jewels, they must be cut and polish.
A B C D
4. Of all mammals, dolphins are undoubtedly between the friendliest to humans.
A B C D
5. Working all night long, Jim felt extreme hungry and just wanted to have a sandwich.
A B C D
6. Harmony, melody and rhythm are important elements in mostly forms of music.
A B C D
7. Medical students must learn both the theory and the practice of medicines.
A B C D
8. Archeological sites sometimes are revealed when the construction of roads and buildings.
A B C D
9. Yolanda ran over to me and breathless informed the failure of our team.
A B C D
10. All root vegetables grow underground, and not all vegetables that grow underground are roots.
A B C D
D. READING
I. Read the following passage and fill an appropriate word in each blank. (10 pts)
Fish live almost (1) ……………………………… They are found in the near freezing waters of the Artic and in the
steaming (2) ……………………………… in the tropic jungles. They live in roaring streams and in quiet (3) ………………………………
rivers. Some fish make long journeys (4) ……………………………… the ocean. Others spend most of their life buried in sand
on the ocean (5) ………………………………Most fish can’t (6) ………………………………water; yet some survive for months in
dried-up riverbeds.
Fish have enormous importance (7) ………………………………man. They provide food for millions of people.
Fishermen catch them for sports, and many people (8) ……………………………… them as pets. Fish are also important in
the balance of nature. They eat plants and animals and in turn, become (9) ……………………………… for plants and animals.
Fish thus help keep in (10 ) ………………………………the total number of plants and animals on the earth.
II. Choose the most suitable answer from the four options marked A, B, C and D to complete each of the numbered
gaps in the passage below. Write your answer on the answer sheet. (10 pts)
You've (1)________ heard someone say that the reason you caught a cold was that you were 'run down'. People
generally accept that if you are (2)______ pressure or run down you are more likely to get ill. But is this really true
(3)_______ is it just an old wives' tale? The problem with old sayings like this is that it's often difficult to (4)______
whether they are true or not. For example, if you ask people with colds whether they are feeling run down, they are
(5)_______ certain to say yes. People without colds are more likely to say no. So, how do you (6)______ if it's the cold
that is making them (7)_____ run down or the fact that they are run down that is making them more likely to catch a
cold? Now it seems there is a scientific answer to this question. And answer is yes - if you are run down or under stress,
you are more likely to catch a cold. Scientists at the Common Cold Research Centre ran a series of tests. They got
volunteers without colds to attend the centre, where they were first given a questionnaire to complete. The questions
measured the (8)_____ of stress each volunteer was under. The volunteers were then deliberately infected with a cold
virus and left to see whether they developed a cold. After many people had been tested, the researchers looked for a
(9)____ between the measured stress level and the chances of catching a cold. They found that the higher the stress,
the more likely the person was to catch a cold. At the moment it is not known why stress makes someone more likely
to become ill, but now (10)_____ the link has been found, researchers might be able to investigate further. They may
even find different ways of combating disease.
1. A. perhaps B. maybe C. possibly D. probably
2. A. under B. behind C. at D. above
3. A. and B. or C. but D. so
4. A. show B. express C. state D. prove
5. A. nearly B. mostly C. almost D. surely
6. A. tell B. speak C. say D. suggest
7. A. be B. feel C. become D. get
8. A. amount B. number C. mass D. heap
9. A. combination B. joint C. link D. relation
10. A. that B. when C. because D. as
III. Read the passage below and choose the best answer from the four options marked A, B, C or D. Identify your
answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on the answer sheet. (20 pts)
As many as one thousand years ago in the Southwest, the Hopi and Zuni Indians of North America were building
with adobe-sun-baked brick plastered with mud. Their homes looked remarkably like modern apartment houses. Some
were four stories high and contained quarters for perhaps a thousand people, along with storerooms for grain and
other goods. These buildings were usually put up against cliffs, both to make construction easier and for defense against
enemies. They were really villages in themselves, as later Spanish explorers must have realized since they called them
“pueblos”, which is Spanish for towns. The people of the pueblos raised what are called “the three sisters”- corn, beans,
and squash. They made excellent pottery and wove marvelous baskets, some so fine that they could hold water. The
Southwest has always been a dry country, where water is scarce. The Hopi and Zuni brought water from streams to
their fields and gardens through irrigation ditches. Water was so important that it played a major role in their religion.
They developed elaborate ceremonies and religious rituals to bring rain. The way of life of less – settled groups was
simpler and more strongly influenced by nature. Small tribes such as the Shoshone and Ute wandered the dry and
mountainous lands between the Rocky Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. They gathered seeds and hunted small
animals such as rabbits and snakes. In the Far North the ancestors of today’s Inuit hunted seals, walruses, and the great
whales. They lived right on the frozen seas in shelters called igloos built of blocks of packed snow. When summer came,
they fished for salmon and hunted the lordly caribou. The Cheyenne, Pawnee and Sioux tribes, known as the Plains
Indians, lived on the grasslands between the Rocky Mountains and the Mississippi River. They hunted bison, commonly
called the buffalo. Its meat was the chief food of these tribes, and its hide was used to make their clothing and the
covering of their tents and tips.
1. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The architecture of early America Indian buildings
B. The movement of American Indians across North America
C. Ceremonies and rituals of American Indians
D. The way of life of American Indian tribes in early North America
2. According to the passage, the Hopi and Zuni typically built their homes ________.
A. in valleys B. next to streams C. on open plains D. against cliffs
3. The word “They” refers to ____________.
A. goods B. buildings C. cliffs D. enemies
4. It can be inferred from the passage that the dwellings of the Hopi and Zuni were _______.
A. very small B. highly advanced C. difficult to defend D. quickly constructed
5. The author uses the phrase “the three sisters” refers to_____________.
A. Hopi women B. family members C. important crops D. rain ceremonies
6. Which of the following is true of the Shoshone and Ute?
A. They were not as settled as the Hopi and Zuni B. They hunted caribou.
C. They built their homes with adobe. D. They did not have many religious ceremonies.
7. According to the passage, which of the following tribes lived in the grasslands?
A. The Shoshone and Ute B. The Cheyenne C. The Hopi and Zuni D. The Pawnee and Inuit
8. Which of the following animals was the most important to the Plains Indians?
A. The salmon B. The caribou C. The seal D. The buffalo
9. The author gives an explanation for all of the following words EXCEPT______.
A. adobe B. pueblos C. caribou D. bison
10. The author groups North American Indians according to their _________.
A. tribes and geographical regions B. arts and crafts
C. rituals and ceremonies D. date of appearance on the continent
E. WRITING
Finish each of the following sentences so that it means the same as the printed one. (20 pts)
1. I didn’t arrive in time to see her.
→ I wasn’t early …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. We couldn’t drive because of the fog.
→ The fog prevented …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. A train leaves at eight o’ clock every morning.
→ There is ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
4. John asked if it was the blue one or the green she wanted.
→ “Which …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
5. I haven’t eaten this kind of food before.
→ This is the first ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
6. Only if you work hard now have you any chance of success.
→ Your chance of ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
7. He tried very hard to give up smoking.
→ He made great …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
8. An aerial is not required with this radio.
→ You don’t …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
9. When he stops smoking, he’ll feel better.
→ The sooner ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
10. The wedding was held despite the rain.
→ The wedding took …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
__________ THE END ___________
KEYS - ENGLISH PRACTICE 42
B. PHONETICS
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other three(5 pts)
1. A. socialize B. contact C. background D. formality
2. A. prolong B. contact C. conscious D. common
3. A. African B. Japanese C. partner D. Canada
4. A. signal B. sign C. colleague D. regard
5. A. cloth B. trustworthy C. clothing D. brother
C. LEXICAL - GRAMMAR
I. Choose from the four options given marked A, B, C and D one best answer to complete each sentence. Identify your
answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. (15 pts)
1. Please_______________ favour.
A. do me a B. make me a C. do my D. make my
2. Mrs. Edwards…______________ history for 35 years, and is retiring soon.
A. teaches B. is teaching C. taught D. has been teaching
3. There have been protests from animal right groups about ____________ on animals.
A. experience B. experiments C. expiration D. trials
4. Faraday’s accomplishments seem more wonderful when we realize that he had very___________ education.
A. a few B. few C. a little D. little
5. A: “What are the office hours where you work?” B: “_______., everyone comes in at eight and leaves at five.”
A. General B. In generally C. In the general D. In general
6. Lots of people________________ Yoga to relax.
A. practice B. take up C. give up D. take in
7. It isn’t quite________.. that he will turn up at the meeting.
A. certain B. exact C. right D. sure
8. After waiting for an hour he realized that the bus was__________________ to come.
A. improbable B. impossible C. uncertain D. unlikely
9. _______________ being tired, I went for a picnic with my family.
A. That B. Though C. Since D. Despite
10. You_________________ have told that joke. Everybody has heard it too often.
A. can’t B. mustn’t C. shouldn’t D. needn’t
11. At around two years of age, many children regularly produce sentences_____ three or four words.
A . are containing B. containing C. contain D. contains
12. The first plant-like organisms probably ___________ in the sea, perhaps three billion years ago.
A . life B. living C. lived D. it was living
13. These tennis courts don't ____________ very often. Not many people want to play.
A . got used B. used C. get used D. get use
14. I would rather ___________ nothing than __________ that book.
A . do - to read B. do - read C. doing - reading D. done - read
15. Do you want _______ with you or do you want to go alone?
A . me coming B. me to come C. that I come D. that I will come
II. The four underlined parts of the sentence are marked A, B, C or D. You are to identify the one underlined word or
phrase that would not be acceptable standard written English. Write your answers on your answer sheet. (20 pts)
1. Draft horses are the tallest, most powerful and heavy group of horses.
A B C D
2. Acting teacher Stella Adler played a vital role in the develop of the Method Schooling of Acting.
A B C D
3. Before diamonds can be used as jewels, they must be cut and polish.
A B C D
4. Of all mammals, dolphins are undoubtedly between the friendliest to humans.
A B C D
5. Working all night long, Jim felt extreme hungry and just wanted to have a sandwich.
A B C D
6. Harmony, melody and rhythm are important elements in mostly forms of music.
A B C D
7. Medical students must learn both the theory and the practice of medicines.
A B C D
8. Archeological sites sometimes are revealed when the construction of roads and buildings.
A B C D
9. Yolanda ran over to me and breathless informed the failure of our team.
A B C D
10. All root vegetables grow underground, and not all vegetables that grow underground are roots.
A B C D
D. READING
I. Read the following passage and fill an appropriate word in each blank. (10 pts)
Fish live almost (1) _ everywhere _ They are found in the near freezing waters of the Artic and in the steaming
(2)_waters_ in the tropic jungles. They live in roaring streams and in quiet (3)_ underground __ rivers. Some fish make
long journeys (4) _across_ the ocean. Others spend most of their life buried in sand on the ocean (5) _bottom__. Most
fish can’t (6)_ leave __ water; yet some survive for months in dried-up riverbeds.
Fish have enormous importance (7)_to_ man. They provide food for millions of people. Fishermen catch them
for sports, and many people (8)_keep_ them as pets. Fish are also important in the balance of nature. They eat plants
and animals and in turn, become (9)_ food __ for plants and animals. Fish thus help keep in (10 ) __balance__ the total
number of plants and animals on the earth.
II. Choose the most suitable answer from the four options marked A, B, C and D to complete each of the numbered
gaps in the passage below. Write your answer on the answer sheet. (10 pts)
You've (1)________ heard someone say that the reason you caught a cold was that you were 'run down'. People
generally accept that if you are (2)______ pressure or run down you are more likely to get ill. But is this really true
(3)_______ is it just an old wives' tale? The problem with old sayings like this is that it's often difficult to (4)______
whether they are true or not. For example, if you ask people with colds whether they are feeling run down, they are
(5)_______ certain to say yes. People without colds are more likely to say no. So, how do you (6)______ if it's the cold
that is making them (7)_____ run down or the fact that they are run down that is making them more likely to catch a
cold? Now it seems there is a scientific answer to this question. And answer is yes - if you are run down or under stress,
you are more likely to catch a cold. Scientists at the Common Cold Research Centre ran a series of tests. They got
volunteers without colds to attend the centre, where they were first given a questionnaire to complete. The questions
measured the (8)_____ of stress each volunteer was under. The volunteers were then deliberately infected with a cold
virus and left to see whether they developed a cold. After many people had been tested, the researchers looked for a
(9)____ between the measured stress level and the chances of catching a cold. They found that the higher the stress,
the more likely the person was to catch a cold. At the moment it is not known why stress makes someone more likely
to become ill, but now (10)_____ the link has been found, researchers might be able to investigate further. They may
even find different ways of combating disease.
1. A. perhaps B. maybe C. possibly D. probably
2. A. under B. behind C. at D. above
3. A. and B. or C. but D. so
4. A. show B. express C. state D. prove
5. A. nearly B. mostly C. almost D. surely
6. A. tell B. speak C. say D. suggest
7. A. be B. feel C. become D. get
8. A. amount B. number C. mass D. heap
9. A. combination B. joint C. link D. relation
10. A. that B. when C. because D. as
III. Read the passage below and choose the best answer from the four options marked A, B, C or D. Identify your
answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on the answer sheet. (20 pts)
As many as one thousand years ago in the Southwest, the Hopi and Zuni Indians of North America were building
with adobe-sun-baked brick plastered with mud. Their homes looked remarkably like modern apartment houses. Some
were four stories high and contained quarters for perhaps a thousand people, along with storerooms for grain and
other goods. These buildings were usually put up against cliffs, both to make construction easier and for defense against
enemies. They were really villages in themselves, as later Spanish explorers must have realized since they called them
“pueblos”, which is Spanish for towns. The people of the pueblos raised what are called “the three sisters”- corn, beans,
and squash. They made excellent pottery and wove marvelous baskets, some so fine that they could hold water. The
Southwest has always been a dry country, where water is scarce. The Hopi and Zuni brought water from streams to
their fields and gardens through irrigation ditches. Water was so important that it played a major role in their religion.
They developed elaborate ceremonies and religious rituals to bring rain. The way of life of less – settled groups was
simpler and more strongly influenced by nature. Small tribes such as the Shoshone and Ute wandered the dry and
mountainous lands between the Rocky Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. They gathered seeds and hunted small
animals such as rabbits and snakes. In the Far North the ancestors of today’s Inuit hunted seals, walruses, and the great
whales. They lived right on the frozen seas in shelters called igloos built of blocks of packed snow. When summer came,
they fished for salmon and hunted the lordly caribou. The Cheyenne, Pawnee and Sioux tribes, known as the Plains
Indians, lived on the grasslands between the Rocky Mountains and the Mississippi River. They hunted bison, commonly
called the buffalo. Its meat was the chief food of these tribes, and its hide was used to make their clothing and the
covering of their tents and tips.
1. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The architecture of early America Indian buildings
B. The movement of American Indians across North America
C. Ceremonies and rituals of American Indians
D. The way of life of American Indian tribes in early North America
2. According to the passage, the Hopi and Zuni typically built their homes ________.
A. in valleys B. next to streams C. on open plains D. against cliffs
3. The word “They” refers to ____________.
A. goods B. buildings C. cliffs D. enemies
4. It can be inferred from the passage that the dwellings of the Hopi and Zuni were _______.
A. very small B. highly advanced C. difficult to defend D. quickly constructed
5. The author uses the phrase “the three sisters” refers to_____________.
A. Hopi women B. family members C. important crops D. rain ceremonies
6. Which of the following is true of the Shoshone and Ute?
A. They were not as settled as the Hopi and Zuni B. They hunted caribou.
C. They built their homes with adobe. D. They did not have many religious ceremonies.
7. According to the passage, which of the following tribes lived in the grasslands?
A. The Shoshone and Ute B. The Cheyenne C. The Hopi and Zuni D. The Pawnee and Inuit
8. Which of the following animals was the most important to the Plains Indians?
A. The salmon B. The caribou C. The seal D. The buffalo
9. The author gives an explanation for all of the following words EXCEPT______.
A. adobe B. pueblos C. caribou D. bison
10. The author groups North American Indians according to their _________.
A. tribes and geographical regions B. arts and crafts
C. rituals and ceremonies D. date of appearance on the continent
E. WRITING
Finish each of the following sentences so that it means the same as the printed one. (20 pts)
1. I didn’t arrive in time to see her. → I wasn’t early enough to see her.
2. We couldn’t drive because of the fog. → The fog prevented us from driving
3. A train leaves at eight o’ clock every morning. → There is an eight o’ clock train every morning
4. John asked if it was the blue one or the green she wanted.
→ “Which one do you want, the blue or the green?” John said to her.
5. I haven’t eaten this kind of food before. → This is the first time I have eaten this kind of food
6. Only if you work hard now have you any chance of success.
→ Your chance of success depends on your working hard.
7. He tried very hard to give up smoking. → He made great effort to give up smoking.
8. An aerial is not required with this radio. → You don’t need to use an aerial with the radio.
9. When he stops smoking, he’ll feel better. → The sooner he stops smoking, the better he’ll feel
10. The wedding was held despite the rain. → The wedding took place despite /(in spite of) the rain
__________ THE END ___________
ENGLISH PRACTICE 43
PART B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I. Complete each of the following sentences with the correct answer (A, B, C or D). (15 pts)
1. The traffic problem has improved _____, out of the blue, really.
A. gradually B. factually C. unexpectedly D. respectably
2. This picture book, the few pages _____ are missing, is my favorite.
A. for which B. of that C. to which D. of which
3. It was felt that he lacked the _______ to pursue a difficult task to very end.
A. persuasion B. commitment C. engagement D. obligation
4. Your decision will ______ a great strain on our relationship.
A. impose B. propose C. expose D. suppose
5. We shouldn’t give the children everything they ask for; they will become completely _____.
A. spoilt B. wounded C. damaged D. destroyed
6. The completion of the tunnel has been _______ owing to a strike.
A. held up B. held off C. held on D. held over
7. It is with ________ regret that we have to inform you that your scholarship has been withdrawn.
A. heavy B. deep C. somber D. high
8. _______ of all modern domestic poultry is the red jungle fowl is widely believed.
A. The ancestor B. The ancestor is C. How the ancestor D. That the ancestor
9. Art critics do not all agree on what _______ a painting great.
A. qualities to make B. are the qualities for making C. qualities make D. do the qualities that make
10. Farmers supply crops with phosphorus in areas ________ have removed it from the soil.
A. because of long years of cultivation B. where long years of cultivation
C. with long years of cultivation D. by long years of cultivation
11. Sarah congratulated _____ passing my driving test.
A. me B. for C. me on D. on me
12. Had it not been for the intolerable heat in the hall, they _____ much longer.
A. will stay B. would stay C. would be staying D. would have stayed
13. I can’t quite _____ out what the sign says.
A. read B. get C. carry D. make
14. One _____ of the scheme is the very high cost.
A. advantage B. shortage C. drawback D. shortcoming
15. In a new culture, many embarrassing situations occur _____ a misunderstanding.
A. because of B. of C. for D. because
II. Choose a word or phrase in each of the following sentences that needs correcting. (10 pts)
1. Paris has been well-known about its famous monuments, beautiful music, and wonderful restaurants for over 100 years.
A B C D
2. In France people drive on the left, so making sure you go on the right side.
A B C D
3. Up to now he wrote five novels and over sixteen short stories.
A B C D
4. The new bridge makes it possibly to cross the river easily and quickly.
A B C D
5. If you are working with young children in a primary school, you will find that teaching lively songs and rhymes are very popular.
A B C D
III. Use the correct form of the word in bracket to complete each of the following sentences. (10 pts)
1. He is unhappy because of his …………………………………….. (deaf)
2. The …………………………………….. of the swamps will destroy the mosquitoes’ breeding places. (drain)
3. He has made a great …………………………………….. to the development of the country. (contribute)
4. We will hire new staff when the …………………………………….. arises. (necessary)
5. His repeated …………………………………….. from school is unacceptable. (absent)
6. The teacher’s words are a great …………………………………….. to him. (encourage)
7. They are very …………………………………….. of one another. (support)
8. Her interests are very …………………………………….. (diversity)
9. I can’t stand his …………………………………….. (rude)
10. The holiday was beyond all …………………………………….. (expect)
PART C: READING
I. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE word in each space. (15 pts)
Around the age of eighteen, you must make one of the biggest decisions of your life. "Do I stay on at school and hopefully go on to
university (1) ……………………………………..? Do I leave and start work or begin (2) …………………………………….. training course?".
The decision is yours, but it may be (3) …………………………………….. remembering two things: there is more unemployment among people (4)
…………………………………….. haven't been to university, and people who have the right (5) …………………………………….. will have a big advantage in
the competition for jobs. If you decide to go straight into a job, there are many opportunities (6) …………………………………….. training. Getting
qualifications will (7)_help_ you to get on more quickly in many careers, and evening classes allow you to learn (8) …………………………………….. you
earn. Starting work and taking a break to study when you are older is (9) …………………………………….. possibility. This way, you can save up money
for your student days, as well as (10) …………………………………….. practical work experience.
II. Choose the best answer from the four options marked A, B, C or D to complete each numbered gap in the passage below. (10 pts)
If you (1)_____ to be walking in your local park tomorrow and you find an abandoned book with a label inside (2)_____ 'Read and Release
me', don't just treat it as a joke. You've probably come (3)_____ an example of 'book-crossing', a book-sharing movement started in 2001 by
American software developer Ron Hornbaker, whose stated aim is to 'make the (4)_____ world a library'. Book-crossers 'release' books (5)_____
by passing them on to friends, or else by leaving them in public places for others to pick up, or 'catch', and then read, before they (6)_____ turn
release them back 'into the wild'. (7)_____ a book has been 'caught', the person finding it is encouraged to record the event by logging on to the
book-crossing website and entering the book's ID number written on the label. That (8)_____ , both the original owner and subsequent readers
of the book can keep track of its progress. Over half a million people worldwide participate in book-crossing, 'releasing' books in a (9)_____ range
of locations including cafés, airports, bus stations, telephone boxes and even underwater in public fountains. Often a book is left in a place
(10)_____ is relevant to its title or content: Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express on a train, for example, or an archeology book in a
museum.
1. A. occur B. happen C. pass D. arise
2. A. telling B. saying C. talking D. answering
3. A. away B. along C. across D. aside
4. A. full B. absolute C. quite D. whole
5. A. either B. but C. or D. neither
6. A. at B. to C. in D. for
7. A. Soon B. Since C. Once D. While
8. A. way B. time C. place D. manner
9. A. deep B. long C. high D. wide
10. A. what B. which C. who D. where
III. Read the text then answer the questions by choosing A, B, C or D. (20 pts)
To date, Canada has produced only one classic children’s tale to rank with Alice’s Adventures in wonderland and the works of Mark Twain;
this was Lucy Maud Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables. Lucy Maud Montgomery was born in Clinton, Prince Edward Island. Her mother died
soon after her birth, and when her father went to Saskatchewan to assume a business position, she moved in with her grandparents in Cavendish,
Prince Edward Island. There she went to school and later qualified to be a teacher.
Montgomery wrote the Anne books while living in Cavendish and helping her grandmother at the post office. The first of the books, Anne
of Green Gabbles, was published in 1908, and in the next three years she wrote two sequels. Like Montgomery, the heroine of the book is taken
in by an elderly couple who lives in the fictional town of Avonlea, and Montgomery incorporated many events from her life in Cavendish into the
Anne books.
In 1911, Montgomery married Evan Macdonald and the couple soon moved to Ontario, where she wrote many other books. However, it
was her first efforts that secured her prominence, and the Anne books are still read all around the world. Her novels have helped create a warm
picture of Prince Edward Island’s special character. Several movies, a television series, and a musical play have been based on her tales, and
today visitors scour the Island for locations described in the book.
1. The main purpose of this passage is to ____. A. show the similarities between Montgomery’s life and that of her fictional character Anne.
B. contrast Canadian children’s literature with that of other countries.
C. provide a brief introduction to Prince Edward Island. D. introduce Montgomery and her Anne books.
2. According to the passage, Montgomery was raised primarily____.
A. by her grandparents B. in an orphanage C. by her mother D. by her father
3. Approximately when did Lucy Maud Montgomery write the two sequels to her book Anne of Green Gables?
A. From 1874 to 1908 B. From 1911 to 1913 C. From 1908 to 1911 D. From 1913 to 1918
4. The word “elderly” in line 8 is closest in meaning to____.
A. kindly B. old C. friendly D. sly
5. In the Anne books, the main character lives in____.
A. the town of Cavendish B. the town of Avonlea C. Saskatchewan D. Ontario
6. Which of the following can be concluded from the passage about Anne books?
A. They were not as successful as Montgomery’s later works. B. They were influenced by the works of Mark Twain.
C. They were at least partially autobiographical. D. They were not popular until after Montgomery had died.
7. Ontario was the place where ____. A. Montgomery wrote other books B. Montgomery got married
C. Montgomery wrote two sequels D. Montgomery became famous
8. The word “prominence” in line 11 is closest in meaning to____.
A. excellence B. reputation C. effort D. permanence
9. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “character” in line 12?
A. a person in a novel B. nature C. a written symbol D. location
10. All of the following have been based on the Anne books EXCEPT____.
A. a television series B. movies C. a play D. a ballet
PART D: WRITING
I. Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first sentence. Write your answer on your answer sheet. (10 pts)
1. “You’d better not lend her any more money, Paul,” said Tom.
→ Tom advised ……………………………………..……………………………………..……………………………………..……………………………………..……………………………………..
2. Although the traffic was bad, Peter arrived on time.
→ In spite of ……………………………………..……………………………………..……………………………………..……………………………………..…………………………………………
3. The last time I saw Mary was in 2009.
→ I haven’t ……………………………………..……………………………………..……………………………………..……………………………………..……………………………………………
4. The plumber repaired the leak this morning.
→ They had ……………………………………..……………………………………..……………………………………..……………………………………..……………………………………………
5. They had a bad crop because the storm swept through the region.
→ If ……………………………………..……………………………………..……………………………………..……………………………………..……………………………………..…………………
II: Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first sentence. Use the word given. Do not change the word. Write
your answer on your answer sheet. (10 pts)
1. It's possible that someone stole your purse when we were in the restaurant. (might)
→ ……………………………………..……………………………………..……………………………………..……………………………………..…………………………………………………………..
2. ‘Me? No, I didn’t take Sue’s calculator,’ said Bob. (denied)
→ ……………………………………..……………………………………..……………………………………..……………………………………..…………………………………………………………..
3. They said that an electrical failure was the cause of the fire. (blamed)
→ …………………………………….. …………………………………….. …………………………………….……………………………………..………………………………………………………….
4. She apologized to the host for having to go so early, and left. (apologies)
→ ……………………………………..……………………………………..……………………………………..……………………………………..……………………………………..……………………
5. Peter was the first person I asked for advice. (whose)
→ ……………………………………..……………………………………..……………………………………..……………………………………..……………………………………..……………………
KEYS - ENGLISH PRACTICE 43
PART B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I. Complete each of the following sentences with the correct answer (A, B, C or D). (15 pts)
1. The traffic problem has improved _____, out of the blue, really.
A. gradually B. factually C. unexpectedly D. respectably
2. This picture book, the few pages _____ are missing, is my favorite.
A. for which B. of that C. to which D. of which
3. It was felt that he lacked the _______ to pursue a difficult task to very end.
A. persuasion B. commitment C. engagement D. obligation
4. Your decision will ______ a great strain on our relationship.
A. impose B. propose C. expose D. suppose
5. We shouldn’t give the children everything they ask for; they will become completely _____.
A. spoilt B. wounded C. damaged D. destroyed
6. The completion of the tunnel has been _______ owing to a strike.
A. held up B. held off C. held on D. held over
7. It is with ________ regret that we have to inform you that your scholarship has been withdrawn.
A. heavy B. deep C. somber D. high
8. _______ of all modern domestic poultry is the red jungle fowl is widely believed.
A. The ancestor B. The ancestor is C. How the ancestor D. That the ancestor
9. Art critics do not all agree on what _______ a painting great.
A. qualities to make B. are the qualities for making C. qualities make D. do the qualities that make
10. Farmers supply crops with phosphorus in areas ________ have removed it from the soil.
A. because of long years of cultivation B. where long years of cultivation
C. with long years of cultivation D. by long years of cultivation
11. Sarah congratulated _____ passing my driving test.
A. me B. for C. me on D. on me
12. Had it not been for the intolerable heat in the hall, they _____ much longer.
A. will stay B. would stay C. would be staying D. would have stayed
13. I can’t quite _____ out what the sign says.
A. read B. get C. carry D. make
14. One _____ of the scheme is the very high cost.
A. advantage B. shortage C. drawback D. shortcoming
15. In a new culture, many embarrassing situations occur _____ a misunderstanding.
A. because of B. of C. for D. because
II. Choose a word or phrase in each of the following sentences that needs correcting. (10 pts)
1. Paris has been well-known about its famous monuments, beautiful music, and wonderful restaurants for over 100 years.
A B C D
2. In France people drive on the left, so making sure you go on the right side.
A B C D
3. Up to now he wrote five novels and over sixteen short stories.
A B C D
4. The new bridge makes it possibly to cross the river easily and quickly.
A B C D
5. If you are working with young children in a primary school, you will find that teaching lively songs and rhymes are very popular.
A B C D
III. Use the correct form of the word in bracket to complete each of the following sentences. (10 pts)
1. He is unhappy because of his __ deafness __. (deaf)
2. The __drainage__ of the swamps will destroy the mosquitoes’ breeding places. (drain)
3. He has made a great ___contribution__to the development of the country. (contribute)
4. We will hire new staff when the ____necessity___arises. (necessary)
5. His repeated ___absence___ from school is unacceptable. (absent)
6. The teacher’s words are a great __ encouragement ___ to him. (encourage)
7. They are very ___supportive___ of one another. (support)
8. Her interests are very __ diverse __. (diversity)
9. I can’t stand his ___rudeness__. (rude)
10. The holiday was beyond all ___ expectations __. (expect)
PART C: READING
I. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE word in each space. (15 pts)
Around the age of eighteen, you must make one of the biggest decisions of your life. "Do I stay on at school and hopefully go on to
university (1)_later__? Do I leave and start work or begin (2) _a_ training course?".
The decision is yours, but it may be (3)_ worth _ remembering two things: there is more unemployment among people (4)_who__ haven't
been to university, and people who have the right (5)__skills_ will have a big advantage in the competition for jobs. If you decide to go straight
into a job, there are many opportunities (6)_for_ training. Getting qualifications will (7)_help_ you to get on more quickly in many careers, and
evening classes allow you to learn (8)_while _ you earn. Starting work and taking a break to study when you are older is (9)_ another __ possibility.
This way, you can save up money for your student days, as well as (10)_getting_ practical work experience.
II. Choose the best answer from the four options marked A, B, C or D to complete each numbered gap in the passage below. (10 pts)
If you (1)_____ to be walking in your local park tomorrow and you find an abandoned book with a label inside (2)_____ 'Read and Release
me', don't just treat it as a joke. You've probably come (3)_____ an example of 'book-crossing', a book-sharing movement started in 2001 by
American software developer Ron Hornbaker, whose stated aim is to 'make the (4)_____ world a library'. Book-crossers 'release' books (5)_____
by passing them on to friends, or else by leaving them in public places for others to pick up, or 'catch', and then read, before they (6)_____ turn
release them back 'into the wild'. (7)_____ a book has been 'caught', the person finding it is encouraged to record the event by logging on to the
book-crossing website and entering the book's ID number written on the label. That (8)_____ , both the original owner and subsequent readers
of the book can keep track of its progress. Over half a million people worldwide participate in book-crossing, 'releasing' books in a (9)_____ range
of locations including cafés, airports, bus stations, telephone boxes and even underwater in public fountains. Often a book is left in a place
(10)_____ is relevant to its title or content: Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express on a train, for example, or an archeology book in a
museum.
1. A. occur B. happen C. pass D. arise
2. A. telling B. saying C. talking D. answering
3. A. away B. along C. across D. aside
4. A. full B. absolute C. quite D. whole
5. A. either B. but C. or D. neither
6. A. at B. to C. in D. for
7. A. Soon B. Since C. Once D. While
8. A. way B. time C. place D. manner
9. A. deep B. long C. high D. wide
10. A. what B. which C. who D. where
III. Read the text then answer the questions by choosing A, B, C or D. (20 pts)
To date, Canada has produced only one classic children’s tale to rank with Alice’s Adventures in wonderland and the works of Mark Twain;
this was Lucy Maud Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables. Lucy Maud Montgomery was born in Clinton, Prince Edward Island. Her mother died
soon after her birth, and when her father went to Saskatchewan to assume a business position, she moved in with her grandparents in Cavendish,
Prince Edward Island. There she went to school and later qualified to be a teacher.
Montgomery wrote the Anne books while living in Cavendish and helping her grandmother at the post office. The first of the books, Anne
of Green Gabbles, was published in 1908, and in the next three years she wrote two sequels. Like Montgomery, the heroine of the book is taken
in by an elderly couple who lives in the fictional town of Avonlea, and Montgomery incorporated many events from her life in Cavendish into the
Anne books.
In 1911, Montgomery married Evan Macdonald and the couple soon moved to Ontario, where she wrote many other books. However, it
was her first efforts that secured her prominence, and the Anne books are still read all around the world. Her novels have helped create a warm
picture of Prince Edward Island’s special character. Several movies, a television series, and a musical play have been based on her tales, and
today visitors scour the Island for locations described in the book.
1. The main purpose of this passage is to ____. A. show the similarities between Montgomery’s life and that of her fictional character Anne.
B. contrast Canadian children’s literature with that of other countries.
C. provide a brief introduction to Prince Edward Island. D. introduce Montgomery and her Anne books.
2. According to the passage, Montgomery was raised primarily____.
A. by her grandparents B. in an orphanage C. by her mother D. by her father
3. Approximately when did Lucy Maud Montgomery write the two sequels to her book Anne of Green Gables?
A. From 1874 to 1908 B. From 1911 to 1913 C. From 1908 to 1911 D. From 1913 to 1918
4. The word “elderly” in line 8 is closest in meaning to____.
A. kindly B. old C. friendly D. sly
5. In the Anne books, the main character lives in____.
A. the town of Cavendish B. the town of Avonlea C. Saskatchewan D. Ontario
6. Which of the following can be concluded from the passage about Anne books?
A. They were not as successful as Montgomery’s later works. B. They were influenced by the works of Mark Twain.
C. They were at least partially autobiographical. D. They were not popular until after Montgomery had died.
7. Ontario was the place where ____. A. Montgomery wrote other books B. Montgomery got married
C. Montgomery wrote two sequels D. Montgomery became famous
8. The word “prominence” in line 11 is closest in meaning to____.
A. excellence B. reputation C. effort D. permanence
9. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “character” in line 12?
A. a person in a novel B. nature C. a written symbol D. location
10. All of the following have been based on the Anne books EXCEPT____.
A. a television series B. movies C. a play D. a ballet
PART D: WRITING
I. Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first sentence. Write your answer on your answer sheet. (10 pts)
1. “You’d better not lend her any more money, Paul,” said Tom. → Tom advised Paul not to lend her any more money.
2. Although the traffic was bad, Peter arrived on time. → In spite of the bad traffic/the fact that the traffic was bad, Peter arrived on time.
3. The last time I saw Mary was in 2009. → I haven’t seen Mary since 2009.
4. The plumber repaired the leak this morning. → They had the plumber repair the leak this morning
5. They had a bad crop because the storm swept through the region. → If the storm hadn’t swept through the region, they wouldn’t have
had a bad crop
II: Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first sentence. Use the word given. Do not change the word. Write
your answer on your answer sheet. (10 pts)
1. It's possible that someone stole your purse when we were in the restaurant. (might) → Someone might have stolen your purse / Your
purse might have been stolen when we were in the restaurant
2. ‘Me? No, I didn’t take Sue’s calculator,’ said Bob. (denied) → Bob denied taking/ having taken Sue’s calculator.
3. They said that an electrical failure was the cause of the fire. (blamed) → They blamed the fire on an electrical failure/ an electrical failure for
the fire.
4. She apologized to the host for having to go so early, and left. (apologies)→ She made/offered her apologies to the host and left early.
5. Peter was the first person I asked for advice. (whose) → Peter was the first person whose advice I asked for.
ENGLISH PRACTICE 44
Question 1: a- Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others: (5 pts)
1. A. health B. bread C. appear D. heavy
2. A. sugar B. since C. storm D. symptom
3. A. arrived B. experienced C. failed D. discovered
4. A. pronounce B. round C. sound D. pour
5. A. walls B. rewards C. sticks D. spectators
b- Choose the words with the different stress pattern from the others: (5 pts)
1. A. basketball B. wonderful C. education D. trustworthy
2. A. surround B. restrict C. remove D. manual
3. A. planet B. affect C. annoy D. excuse
4. A. famous B. climate C. language D. attend
5. A. extensive B. decorate C. distinguish D. acquaintance
Question 2: Put the verbs given in brackets into their appropriate tense or form; (10 pts)
1. It is imperative that the letter (send) ……………………………. at once.
2. By this time tomorrow, we (travel) ……………………………. to Nha Trang.
3. Up to now , we (complete) ……………………………. four tests.
4. The students (punish) ……………………………. yesterday is my brother .
5. I think the play (perform) ……………………………. now.
6. I didn’t do the test well. I (prepare) ……………………………………………. ……………. it very carefully at home.
7. It has been suggested that the government (assist) ……………………………. the poor in improving their living condition.
8. By the time he……………………(become) heavy weight boxing champion, he ……………………(win) over thirty fights.
9. He looked frightened as if he ……………………………. ……………………………. (see) a ghost.
Question 3: Supply the correct forms of the words in the capital letters (10 pts)
1. Their ……………………………. …has lasted a life time. FRIEND
2. Everyone has a number of ……………………………. but none has many true friends. ACCQUAINT
3. Cats are supposed to have nice ……………………………. LIVE
4. The evening was ……………………………. spent playing and talking . ENJOY
5. The cost of ……………………………. must be paid by the buyer . CARRY
6. After his illness, he started worrying that he was ……………………………. WEIGH
7. He lives in an attractive ……………………………. part of Sydney RESIDE
8. We must learn about keeping the environment ……………………………. POLLUTE
9. He finds it difficult to accept ……………………………. from others. CRITICISE
10. The film is entertaining but full of historical ……………………………. ACCURATE
Question 4: fill in the blank with a suitable preposition (10 pts)
1. He has been ill ……………………………. flu for a week .
2. I’m ……………………………. any having more meetings.
3. She will remain here ……………………………. the rest of the day.
4. A good friend always stand for you when you are ……………………………. trouble.
5. Jim managed to climb into the house ……………………………. means ……………………………. a ladder he found.
6. I’d like to thank you, ……………………………. behalf ……………………………. everyone who was rescued .
7. Julia has nothing ……………………………. common ……………………………. Bill, they are quite different.
Question 5 :Fill in each numbered blank one missing word. (10 pts)
Speech is one of the most important __1 ……………………………. of communicating. It consists of far more than just
making noises. To talk and also to be __2 ……………………………. by other people, we have to speak a language, that is, we
have to use combinations of __3 ……………………………. that everyone agrees stand for particular object or idea.
Communication would be impossible if everyone made up their own language.
Learning a language properly is very __4 ……………………………. The basic __5 ……………………………. of English is not
very large, and only about 2000 words are needed to speak it quite __6 ……………………………. But the more words you
know, the more idea you can_7 ……………………………. and the more precise you can be about their exact meaning.
Words are the __8 ……………………………. thing we use in communicating what we want to say. The way we _9
……………………………. the words is also very important. Our tone of voice can express many emotions
and _10 ……………………………. whether we are pleased or angry, for instance.
Question 6: Choose the most suitable word given for each space in the text. (15 pts)
Have you ever asked yourself what you are working for? If you have ever had the time to (1)_ __ this taboo
question, or put it to others in moment of weakness or confidentiality, you (2)_ _ well have heard some or all of the
(3)_ __ It’s the money of course, some say with a smile, as if explaining something to a small child. Or it’s the satisfaction
of (4)_ _ well done, the sense of achievement behind the clinching of an important (5)_ _. I worked as a bus conductor
once, and I can’t say I (6)_ __ the same as I staggered along the swaying gangway trying to (7)____ out tickets without
falling over into someone’s lap. It’s the company of other people perhaps, but if that is the (8)____ , what about
farmers? it is the conservation in the farmyard that keeps them captivated by the job? Work is power and a sense of
status say those (9)____ have either attained these elusive goals, or feel aggrieved that nobody has yet recognized
their leadership (10)____ Or we can blame it all on someone else, the family or the taxman. I suspect, and say this
under my (11)_____., that most of us work rather as Mr. Micawber lived, hoping for something to (12)___ up. We’ll
win the pools, and tell the boss what we really think. We’ll scrape together the (13)____ and open that little shop we
always dreamed of, or go (14)____ the world, or spend more time in the garden. Once day we’ll get that (15)____ we
deserve, but until then at least we have something to do. And we are so busy doing it that we won’t have time to
wonder why.
1. A. propose B. meditate C. consider D. launch
2. A. might B. can C. will D. should
3. A. below B. rest C. following D. latter
4. A. a work B. a job C. a task D. an effort
5. A. deal B. position C. job D. engagement
6. A. enjoyed B. wished C. hoped D. felt
7. A. make B. turn C. issue D. give
8. A. one B. case C. question D. former
9. A. people B. must C. who D. to
10. A. qualities B. status C. property D. requirements
11. A. oath B. suspicion C. breath D. pressure
12. A. move B. turn C. ease D. end
13. A. resources B. opportunities C. rest D. money
14. A. round B. over C. into D. to
15. A. ambition B. station C. vocation D. promotion
Question 7: Fill each space with a suitable phrase from the list (a-k) below. (10 pts)
(The first is done for you: 1-b)
Linda: I want to go to a sports club. Black’s is good __1 b. …………………………. come too? __2- d. ……………………. sports?
Julia: Oh yes, __3- f. ……………………. squash, for example. But really, __4- e. ………………………sports which you can do
outdoors. What about you, __5- a. ……………………………. outdoor sports?
Linda: I__6- j. ……………………………. most sports, but __7- g. ……………………………. tennis.
Julia: What sports can we do at Black’s?
Linda: They offer a good range. And there is a swimming pool .But it’s rather far away.
Julia: What about Forest’s? That’s nearer. And they have lots of tennis courts.
Linda: __8- h. ……………………………. go to a club with a swimming pool.
Julia : But we’d have to catch a bus to Black’s.
Kida: Well, __9_ c. …………………………….…………………………….?
Julia: (10)_ i. …………………………….…………………………..You decide.
Linda: OK, __10__ to go to Black’s . But _11- k. ……………………………. to pay your bus fare!
Question 8: Read the passage carefully then choose the best answer (A, B, C or D). (5 pts)
During the last 400 years, most scientists have relied on mathematics for the development of their inventions
or discoveries. However, one great British scientist, Michael Faraday, did not make use of mathematics. Faraday, the
son of a poor blacksmith, was born in London in 1791 and had no education beyond reading and writing.
In 1812, Faraday was hired as a bottle washer by the great chemist Humphrey Davy. Later, Faraday became a
greater scientist than Davy, making the last years of Davy’s life embittered with jealousy.
Faraday made the first electric motor in 1821, a device that used electricity to produce movement. Then
Faraday became interested in the relationship between electricity and magnetism. In 1831, he discovered that when a
magnet is moved near a wire, electricity flows in the wire. With this discovery, he produced a machine for making
electricity called dynamo. Faraday then went on to show how electricity affects chemical substances. Because Faraday
believed that money should be given to the poor, when he grew old, he was very poor. However, Queen Victoria
rewarded him for his discoveries by giving him a stipend and a house. He died in 1867.
1. Which of the following statements is not true about Faraday?
A. He didn’t make use of mathematics to develop his inventions B. he just knew how to read and write.
C. He was born in a rich family. D. His father was a blacksmith.
2. Humphrey Davy hired Faraday to work as a _________.
A. chemist B. bottle washer C. scientist D. professor
3. All of the following are mentioned as Faraday’s achievements except _____.
A. his invention of dynamo B. his discovery of the effects of electricity on chemical substances
C. his invention of electric motor in 1821. D. his discovery of magnetism
4. Faraday got a stipend and a house as a reward from_____.
A. Humphrey Davy B. his father C. Queen Victoria D. his friend
5. Faraday died in _________.
A. 1867 B. 1831 C. 1812 D. 1821
Question 9: Sentence transformation - a. Finish each of the following sentences in such away that it means exactly
the same as the sentence printed before it. (5 pts)
1. I assumed that she would learn how to take shorthand after this course.
I took it …………………………….…………………………….…………………………….…………………………….…………………………………..
2. When the Minister was asked about the strike, he decline to comment.
On …………………………….…………………………….…………………………….…………………………….………………….……………………...
3. Someone rang the alarm as soon as the burglars left the building.
No sooner …………………………….…………………………….…………………………….………………………….….……………………………..
4. We regret to inform you that your application has not been successful.
Much to …………………………….…………………………….…………………………….……………………….……..………………………………..
5. I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want to disturb the meeting.
Rather …………………………….…………………………….…………………………….……………………………………………………………………
b. For each of the sentences below, write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence,
using the words given in block letters. The words must not be changed in any way. (5 pts)
1. Jenny didn’t feel like going to the party. MOOD
…………………………….…………………………….…………………………….…………………………….……………………………..
2. Did Pamela say why she was so late? REASON
…………………………….…………………………….…………………………….…………………………….……………………………..
3. The firm is going to raise everybody’s salary. GIVEN
…………………………….…………………………….…………………………….…………………………….……………………………..
4. This contract is not binding until we both sign it BOUND
…………………………….…………………………….…………………………….…………………………….……………………………..
5. As far as I know he is still working in Bristol. KNOWLEDGE
…………………………….…………………………….…………………………….…………………………….……………………………..
Question 10: a. Change the direct speech in these sentences into reported speech. (5 pts)
1. “Why don’t you go and push a baby-carriage?” the taxi-driver said to the other driver angrily. “You’re not fit to drive
a car.”
…………………………….…………………………….…………………………….…………………………….……………………………..
…………………………….…………………………….…………………………….…………………………….……………………………..
2. Harry said to his wife, “ I’m gong to see my mother this evening if I can get away from the office a little earlier. Have
you any massages for her?”
…………………………….…………………………….…………………………….…………………………….……………………………..
…………………………….…………………………….…………………………….…………………………….……………………………..
3. “Let me help you with that suitcase,” Timothy said to the pretty girl at the station. “It looks a lot too heavy for
you”.
…………………………….…………………………….…………………………….…………………………….……………………………..
…………………………….…………………………….…………………………….…………………………….……………………………..
4. “If you really think I said that about you,” said Charles, “I’m not surprised that you’re angry with me. But I assure
you I did not.”
…………………………….…………………………….…………………………….…………………………….……………………………..
…………………………….…………………………….…………………………….…………………………….……………………………..
5. “We’d better bring some warmer clothes with us next time we come here,” said my father. “It gets a lot colder in
winter than I realized.”
…………………………….…………………………….…………………………….…………………………….……………………………..
…………………………….…………………………….…………………………….…………………………….……………………………..
b. Rearrange the order of words in these sentences in such a way that each of them becomes a correctly expressed
question. (5 pts)
1. lottery/buy /if /what /you /would /a /you /won/?
…………………………….…………………………….…………………………….…………………………….……………………………..
2. light /please /off /won’t /turn /the /you /the hall /in/?
…………………………….…………………………….…………………………….…………………………….……………………………..
3. this /holiday /our /summer /for /we /go /shall /where/?
…………………………….…………………………….…………………………….…………………………….……………………………..
4. one /that /I /shall /dress /or /buy /this/?
…………………………….…………………………….…………………………….…………………………….……………………………..
5. milk /should /buy /how /tins /of /think /you /many /do /we/?
…………………………….…………………………….…………………………….…………………………….……………………………..
THE END
KEYS - ENGLISH PRACTICE 44
Question 1: a- Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others: (5 pts)
1. A. health B. bread C. appear D. heavy
2. A. sugar B. since C. storm D. symptom
3. A. arrived B. experienced C. failed D. discovered
4. A. pronounce B. round C. sound D. pour
5. A. walls B. rewards C. sticks D. spectators
b- Choose the words with the different stress pattern from the others: (5 pts)
1. A. basketball B. wonderful C. education D. trustworthy
2. A. surround B. restrict C. remove D. manual
3. A. planet B. affect C. annoy D. excuse
4. A. famous B. climate C. language D. attend
5. A. extensive B. decorate C. distinguish D. acquaintance
Question 2: Put the verbs given in brackets into their appropriate tense or form; (10 pts)
1. It is imperative that the letter (send)_ be sent _ at once.
2. By this time tomorrow, we (travel) will have traveled __ to Nha Trang.
3. Up to now , we (complete)_ have completed _ four tests.
4. The students (punish)_ punished __ yesterday is my brother .
5. I think the play (perform)_ is being performed __ now.
6. I didn’t do the test well. I (prepare)_ should have prepared_ it very carefully at home.
7. It has been suggested that the government (assist) _ assist_the poor in improving their
living condition.
8. By the time he__became__ (become) heavy weight boxing champion, he __ had won (win) over thirty fights.
9. He looked frightened as if he _ had seen_ (see) a ghost.
Question 3: Supply the correct forms of the words in the capital letters (10 pts)
1. Their _ friendship _has lasted a life time. FRIEND
2. Everyone has a number of __accquaintances__but none has many true friends. ACCQUAINT
3. Cats are supposed to have nice _lives_. LIVE
4. The evening was __ enjoyably _spent playing and talking . ENJOY
5. The cost of _ carriage __must be paid by the buyer . CARRY
6. After his illness , he started worrying that he was _underweight__. WEIGH
7. He lives in an attractive_ residential __ part of Sydney RESIDE
8. We must learn about keeping the environment _unpolluted_. POLLUTE
9. He finds it difficult to accept _ criticism _from others. CRITICISE
10. The film is entertaining but full of historical__ inaccuracies __. ACCURATE
Question 4: fill in the blank with a suitable preposition (10 pts)
1. He has been ill __with_ flu for a week .
2. I’m __ against _ any having more meetings.
3. She will remain here __for_ the rest of the day.
4. A good friend always stand for you when you are __in_ trouble.
5. Jim managed to climb into the house __by_ means _of_ a ladder he found.
6. I’d like to thank you, ___on__ behalf _of__ everyone who was rescued .
7. Julia has nothing _in_ common _with__ Bill, they are quite different.
Question 5 :Fill in each numbered blank one missing word. (10 pts)
Speech is one of the most important __1 ways __ of communicating. It consists of far more than just making
noises. To talk and also to be __2 understood _ by other people, we have to speak a language, that is , we have to use
combinations of __3 sounds _ that everyone agrees stand for particular object or idea. Communication would be
impossible if everyone made up their own language.
Learning a language properly is very __4 important _ The basic __5 vocabulary _ of English is not very large, and
only about 2000 words are needed to speak it quite __6 well _ But the more words you know, the more idea you
can_7 express __ and the more precise you can be about their exact meaning.
Words are the __8 main__ thing we use in communicating what we want to say. The way we _9 say__ the words
is also very important. Our tone of voice can express many emotions
and _10 show__ whether we are pleased or angry, for instance.
Question 6: Choose the most suitable word given for each space in the text. (15 pts)
Have you ever asked yourself what you are working for? If you have ever had the time to (1)_ __ this taboo
question, or put it to others in moment of weakness or confidentiality, you (2)_ _ well have heard some or all of the
(3)_ __ It’s the money of course, some say with a smile, as if explaining something to a small child. Or it’s the satisfaction
of (4)_ _ well done, the sense of achievement behind the clinching of an important (5)_ _. I worked as a bus conductor
once, and I can’t say I (6)_ __ the same as I staggered along the swaying gangway trying to (7)____ out tickets without
falling over into someone’s lap. It’s the company of other people perhaps, but if that is the (8)____ , what about
farmers? it is the conservation in the farmyard that keeps them captivated by the job? Work is power and a sense of
status say those (9)____ have either attained these elusive goals, or feel aggrieved that nobody has yet recognized
their leadership (10)____ Or we can blame it all on someone else, the family or the taxman. I suspect, and say this
under my (11)_____., that most of us work rather as Mr. Micawber lived, hoping for something to (12)___ up. We’ll
win the pools, and tell the boss what we really think. We’ll scrape together the (13)____ and open that little shop we
always dreamed of, or go (14)____ the world, or spend more time in the garden. Once day we’ll get that (15)____ we
deserve, but until then at least we have something to do. And we are so busy doing it that we won’t have time to
wonder why.
1. A. propose B. meditate C. consider D. launch
2. A. might B. can C. will D. should
3. A. below B. rest C. following D. latter
4. A. a work B. a job C. a task D. an effort
5. A. deal B. position C. job D. engagement
6. A. enjoyed B. wished C. hoped D. felt
7. A. make B. turn C. issue D. give
8. A. one B. case C. question D. former
9. A. people B. must C. who D. to
10. A. qualities B. status C. property D. requirements
11. A. oath B. suspicion C. breath D. pressure
12. A. move B. turn C. ease D. end
13. A. resources B. opportunities C. rest D. money
14. A. round B. over C. into D. to
15. A. ambition B. station C. vocation D. promotion
Question 7: Fill each space with a suitable phrase from the list (a-k) below. (10 pts)
(The first is done for you: 1-b)
Linda: I want to go to a sports club. Black’s is good __1 b. would you like to_ come too? __2- d. Do you like_ sports?
Julia: Oh yes, __3- f. I like _ squash, for example. But really, __4- e. I prefer_ sports which you can do
outdoors. What about you, __5- a. do you like_ outdoor sports?
Linda: I__6- j. enjoy _ most sports, but __7- g. my favorite is _ tennis.
Julia: What sports can we do at Black’s ?
Linda: They offer a good range. And there is a swimming pool .But it’s rather far away.
Julia: What about Forest’s? That’s nearer. And they have lots of tennis courts.
Linda: __8- h. I’d rather _ go to a club with a swimming pool.
Julia : But we’d have to catch a bus to Black’s.
Kida: Well, __9_ c. what do you want to do _?
Julia: (10)_ i. I’m not sure_.You decide.
Linda: OK, __10__ to go to Black’s . But _11- k. I’d prefer _ to pay your bus fare!
Question 8: Read the passage carefully then choose the best answer (A, B, C or D). (5 pts)
During the last 400 years, most scientists have relied on mathematics for the development of their inventions
or discoveries. However, one great British scientist, Michael Faraday, did not make use of mathematics. Faraday, the
son of a poor blacksmith, was born in London in 1791 and had no education beyond reading and writing.
In 1812, Faraday was hired as a bottle washer by the great chemist Humphrey Davy. Later, Faraday became a
greater scientist than Davy, making the last years of Davy’s life embittered with jealousy.
Faraday made the first electric motor in 1821, a device that used electricity to produce movement. Then
Faraday became interested in the relationship between electricity and magnetism. In 1831, he discovered that when
a magnet is moved near a wire, electricity flows in the wire. With this discovery, he produced a machine for making
electricity called dynamo. Faraday then went on to show how electricity affects chemical substances. Because
Faraday believed that money should be given to the poor, when he grew old, he was very poor. However, Queen
Victoria rewarded him for his discoveries by giving him a stipend and a house. He died in 1867.
1. Which of the following statements is not true about Faraday?
A. He didn’t make use of mathematics to develop his inventions B. he just knew how to read and write.
C. He was born in a rich family. D. His father was a blacksmith.
2. Humphrey Davy hired Faraday to work as a _________.
A. chemist B. bottle washer C. scientist D. professor
3. All of the following are mentioned as Faraday’s achievements except _____.
A. his invention of dynamo B. his discovery of the effects of electricity on chemical substances
C. his invention of electric motor in 1821. D. his discovery of magnetism
4. Faraday got a stipend and a house as a reward from_____.
A. Humphrey Davy B. his father C. Queen Victoria D. his friend
5. Faraday died in _________.
A. 1867 B. 1831 C. 1812 D. 1821
Question 9: Sentence transformation - a. Finish each of the following sentences in such away that it means exactly
the same as the sentence printed before it. (5 pts)
1. I assumed that she would learn how to take shorthand after this course.
I took it for granted that she would learn how to take shorthand after this course.
2. When the Minister was asked about the strike, he decline to comment.
On being asked about the strike, the Minister declined to comment.
3. Someone rang the alarm as soon as the burglars left the building.
No sooner had the burglars left the building than someone rang the alarm.
4. We regret to inform you that your application has not been successful.
Much to our regret, we have to / must inform you that your application hasn’t been successful.
5. I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want to disturb the meeting.
Rather than disturb the meeting, I left without saying goodbye.
b. For each of the sentences below, write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence,
using the words given in block letters. The words must not be changed in any way. (5 pts)
1. Jenny didn’t feel like going to the party. MOOD
Jenny wasn’t in the mood for going to the party / to go to the party
2. Did Pamela say why she was so late? REASON
Did Pamela give any reason for being so late?
3. The firm is going to raise everybody’s salary. GIVEN
Everybody is going to be given a raise / rise
4. This contract is not binding until we both sign it BOUND
Neither of us is bound by this contract until we both sign it.
5. As far as I know he is still working in Bristol. KNOWLEDGE
To (the best of) my knowledge, he is still working in Bristol.
Question 10: a. Change the direct speech in these sentences into reported speech. (5 pts)
1. “Why don’t you go and push a baby-carriage?” the taxi-driver said to the other driver angrily. “You’re not fit to drive
a car.” The taxi driver asked the other driver angrily why he didn’t go and push a baby- carriage. He was not fit to
drive a car.
2. Harry said to his wife, “ I’m gong to see my mother this evening if I can get away from the office a little earlier. Have
you any massages for her?” Harry told his wife that he was going to see his mother that evening if he could get away
from the office a little earlier. He asked her if she had any messages for his mother.
3. “Let me help you with that suitcase,” Timothy said to the pretty girl at the station. “It looks a lot too heavy for you”.
Timothy asked the pretty girl at the station to let him help her with that / her suitcase. It looked a lot too heavy for
her.
4. “If you really think I said that about you,” said Charles, “I’m not surprised that you’re angry with me. But I assure
you I did not.” Charles said that if I/ she (etc.) really thought he had said that about me / her, he was not surprised
that I / she was angry with him. But he assured me/ her that he had not.
5. “We’d better bring some warmer clothes with us next time we come here,” said my father. “It gets a lot colder in
winter than I realized.” My father said we’d better bring/ take some warmer clothes with us next time we come/ go
here / there. It gets a lot colder in winter than he had realized.
b. Rearrange the order of words in these sentences in such a way that each of them becomes a correctly expressed
question. (5 pts)
1. lottery/buy /if /what /you /would /a /you /won/? What would you buy if you won a lottery?
2. light /please /off /won’t /turn /the /you /the hall /in/? Won’t you please turn off the light in the hall?
3. this /holiday /our /summer /for /we /go /shall /where/? Where shall we go for our holiday this summer?
4. one /that /I /shall /dress /or /buy /this/? Shall I buy this dress or that one?
5. milk /should /buy /how /tins /of /think /you /many /do /we/? How many tins of milk do you think we should
buy?
THE END
ENGLISH PRACTICE 46
SECTION A: PHONETICS (10 POINTS)
I. Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others. (5 pts)
1. A. opponent B. compose C. podium D. advocate
2. A. reserve B. domestic C. optimistic D. nursery
3. A. both B. cloth C. ghost D. sold
4. A. examine B. determine C. famine D. dine
5. A. sacred B. decided C. contaminated D. watered
II. Choose one word whose stress pattern is different from the others. (5 pts)
1. A. counterpart B. precede C. nursery D. compliment
2. A. bewilder B. audience C. benefit D. dedicate
3. A. pessimistic B. university C. epidemic D. particular
4. A. tsunami B. terrorist C. involvement D. disaster
5. A. processor B. windsurfing C. semester D. challenger
SECTION B: GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY (40 POINTS)
I. Choose the best answer to complete the sentences. (10 pts)
1. According to the boss, John is the most ______ for the position of executive secretary.
A. supportive B. caring C. suitable D. comfortable
2. The children went _______ with excitement.
A. wild B. wildly C. wilderness D. wildlife
3. The sudden resignation of the financial director put the company in a very _______ position.
A. weak B. unsteady C. vulnerable D. collapsed
4. David: Would you like fish or meat? Mary: I _______ fish, please.
A. would rather B. would prefer C. suppose D. believe
5. Many teenagers show signs of anxiety and _______ when being asked about their future.
A. depress B. depression C. depressed D. depressing
6. There was a huge decline _______ the number of tigers.
A. in B. for C. of D. out
7. I’d rather you _______ anything about the garden until the weather improves.
A. don’t make B. didn’t do C. don’t do D. didn’t make
8. A part – time job gives me the freedom to _______ my own interests.
A. pursue B. chase C. seek D. catch
9. The new road currently under _______ will solve the traffic problems in the town.
A. design B. progress C. construction D. work
10. - Daisy: “What a lovely house you have!” - Mary: “______.”
A. Lovely, I think so B. Thank you. Hope you will drop in
C. Of course not, it’s not costly D. No problem
II. Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. (10 pts)
1. Bi Rain, together with 58 members of the South Korean National Military Symphony
Orchestra and 17 traditional musicians, (come) to Vietnam since yesterday. ……………………………
2. Up to now, nothing (do) to solve their problem. ……………………………
3. He suggested that his son (be) on time for the interview. ……………………………
4. Tom will come home as soon as he (finish) his test. ……………………………
5. ASEAN (found) in 1967 in Bangkok, Thai land. ……………………………
6. In times of war, the Red Cross (dedicate) to reducing the sufferings of wounded ……………………………
soldiers, civilians, and prisoners of war.
7. Hardly our teacher (enter) the classroom when it started to rain. ……………………………
8. In a few minutes' time, when the clock strikes six, I (wait) for you here. ……………………………
9-10. Living in a fast-paced and mobile society (create) family stresses that (not ……………………………
imagine) by our great grandparents. ……………………………
III. Give the correct form of the words in brackets. (10pts)
1. The main goals of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations are to promote peace and
…………………………… in the region. (STABLE)
2. On my salary, we have to live as ……………………………as possible. (ECONOMY)
3. Different conservation efforts have been made in order to save ……………………………species. (DANGER)
4. The security of the earth can be threatened by ……………………………groups. (TERROR)
5. It is reported that humans are the main reason for most species' declines and habitat ………………………… (DESTROY)
6. He resigned for a ……………………………of reasons. (VARIOUS)
7. I don’t care if you had had too much to drink. Your behaviour last night was …………………………… (DEFEND)
8. Her son is always mischievous and ……………………………, which annoys her very much. (OBEY)
9. The Americans are much more concerned than the Indians and the Chinese with physical
…………………………… when choosing a wife or a husband. (ATTRACT)
10. You can never be sure what my sister is going to do. She is so …………………………… (PREDICT)
IV. Find one mistake in each sentence below by choosing the letter A, B, C or D. (10 pts)
1. Although to some people reading is a favourite way to spend time, but others just do not like reading.
A B C D
2. If a species does not have the natural genetic protection against particular diseases, an introduced disease can
A B C
have severely effects on that species.
D
3. I believe that only very self-confident, knowledge and attentive students will prefer 100% of eye contact time.
A B C D
4. It is likely that all people in Hanoi live in skyscrapers by 2050.
A B C D
5. In 1961, America’s first manned spacecraft launched.
A B C D
6. Do you really think that candidate is qualify to be President?
A B C D
7. Of the more than 1,300 volcanoes in the world, only about 600 can classify as active.
A B C D
8. It is important that cancer is diagnosed and treated as early as possible in order to assure a successful cure.
A B C D
9. It took us quite a long time to get here. It was a three-hours journey.
A B C D
10. Married women are twice so likely as married men to be depressed.
A B C D
SECTION C: READING (30 POINTS)
I. Fill in each numbered space with ONE appropriate word. (10 pts)
Kim Jong-il (16th February 1941 – 17th December 2011) was the supreme leader of North Korea (1) …………………………… 1994
to 2011.
Kim Jong-il died (2) …………………………… a suspected heart (3) …………………………… on 17th December 2011 while
traveling by train to an area outside Pyongyang. He was succeeded by his youngest son Kim Jong-un, (4)
…………………………… was considered by the Korean Central News Agency (5) …………………………… the "Great Successor".
The Korean Central News Agency reported that during his death, a fierce snowstorm paused and the sky glowed red
above the sacred Mount Paektu. The ice on a famous lake also cracked so loud, it seemed to shake the Heavens and
the Earth.
Kim Jong-il's funeral took (6) …………………………… on December 28th in Pyongyang, with a mourning period lasting
until the (7) …………………………… day. South Korea's military was immediately put on alert after the announcement. Asian
stock markets fell soon after the announcement, due to similar concerns.
(8) …………………………… January 12th, 2012 North Korea called Kim Jong-il the "eternal leader" and announced that his
(9) …………………………… will be preserved and displayed at Pyongyang's Kumsusan Memorial Palace. Officials will also install
statues, portraits, and "towers to his immortality" across the country. His (10) …………………………… of February 16th has been
declared "the greatest auspicious holiday of the nation", and has been named the Day of the Shining Star.
II. Read the passage below and then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. (15pts)
Do you ever wish you were more optimistic, someone who always (1) ______ to be successful? Having someone
around who always (2) ______ the worst isn’t really a lot of (3) ______ – we all know someone who sees a single cloud
on a sunny day and says, ‘It looks (4) ______ rain.’ But if you catch yourself thinking such things, it’s important to do
something (5) ______ it.
You can change your view of life, (6) ______ to psychologists. It only takes a little effort, and you will find life more
rewarding as a (7) ______. Optimism, they say, is partly about self-respect and confidence, but it’s also a more positive
way of looking at life and all it has to (8) ______. Optimists are more (9) ______ to start new projects and are generally
more prepared to take risks.
Upbringing is obviously very important in forming your (10) ______ to the world. Some people are brought up to
(11) ______ too much on others and grow up forever blaming other people when anything (12) ______ wrong. Most
optimists, on the (13) ______ hand, have been brought up not to (14) ______ failure as the end of the world- they just
(15) ______ with their lives.
1. A. counted B. expected C. felt D. waited
2. A. worries B. cares C. fears D. doubts
3. A. amusement B. play C. enjoyment D. fun
4. A. so B. to C. for D. like
5. A. with B. against C. about D. over
6. A. judging B. according C. concerning D. following
7. A. result B. reason C. purpose D. product
8. A. supply B. suggest C. offer D. propose
9. A. possible B. likely C. hopeful D. welcome
10. A. opinion B. attitude C. view D. position
11. A. trust B. believe C. depend D. hope
12. A. goes B. fails C. comes D. turns
13. A. opposite B. next C. other D. far
14. A. regard B. respect C. suppose D. think
15. A. get up B. get on C. get out D. get over
III. Read the passage below and then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. (5pts)
In the second half of each year, many powerful storms are born in the tropical Atlantic and Caribbean seas. Of
these, only about half a dozen become the strong, circling winds of 74 miles per hour or more that are called hurricanes,
and several usually make their way to the coast. There they cause millions of dollars of damage, and bring death to
large numbers of people.
The great storms that hit the coast start as soft circling wind hundreds - even thousands - of miles out to sea. As
they travel aimlessly over water warmed by the summer sun, they are carried westward by the southeast winds. When
conditions are just right, warm moist air flows in at the bottom of such a wind, moves upward through it and comes
out at the top. In the process, the moisture in this warm air produces rain, and with it, the heat is changed to energy in
the form of strong winds. As the heat increases, the young hurricane begins to move counter clockwise motion.
The life of a hurricane is only about nine days, but it contains almost more power than we can imagine. The energy
in the heat released by a hurricane’s rainfall in a single day would satisfy the entire electrical needs of the United States
for more than six months. Water, not wind, is the main source of death and destruction in a hurricane. A typical
hurricane brings 6 to 12 inches downpour, causing sudden floods. Worst of all is the powerful movement of the sea –
the mountains of water moving toward the hurricane center. The water level rises as much as 15 feet above normal as
it moves toward shore.
1. When is an ordinary tropical storm called a hurricane?
A. When it begins in the Atlantic and Caribbean seas. B. When its winds reach 74 miles per hour.
C. When it is more than 74 miles wide. D. When it hits the Coastline.
2. What is the worst thing about hurricanes?
A. The terrible effects of water. B. The heat they give off.
C. That they last about nine days. D. Their strong winds.
3. Here the underlined word “downpour” means______
A. heavy rainfall B. dangerous waves
C. the progress of water to the hurricane center D. the increasing heat
4. Which of the following statements about a hurricane is NOT true?
A. It travels more than 75 miles per hour. B. It usually stays about nine days.
C. It usually causes 6 to 12 inches downpour. D. It sometimes brings the sea water level to the height of 15 feet.
5. Hurricanes often cause ______?
A. a lot of damage B. sudden floods
C. death to large numbers of people D. All are correct
SECTION D: WRITING (20 POINTS)
I. Finish the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one. (10 pts)
1. We couldn’t relax until all the guests had gone home.
Only …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. House prices have risen sharply this year.
There has …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. The only reason the party was a success was that a famous film star attended.
Had it not …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. Would you mind not smoking in my house?
I’d ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
5. His second attempt on the world record was successful.
He broke ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
6. I write to him almost every day.
Hardly ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
7. Experts think that all dogs evolved from wolves.
All dogs …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…
8. Don’t go to lunch until you have typed all these letters.
Make sure you finish …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
9. The northwest of Britain has more rain each year than the southeast.
The annual …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
10. Henry regretted buying the second-hand car.
Henry wishes………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
II. Use the given word to write the second sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the
original sentence. Do not change the form of the given word. (5pts)
1. The two theories appear to be completely different. COMMON
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. His rude behaviour is too much for me. PUT
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. I find his handwriting very hard to read. DIFFICULTY
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. He doesn’t have money to go on holiday. He doesn’t have time, either. NEITHER
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. You’d feel better if you had a quiet holiday. DO
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
III. Complete the following sentences, using the words given. (5 pts)
1. Mother/ take/ responsibility/ run/ household.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. ASEAN / have/ population/ 575.5 million/ account/ 8.7 %/ the world’s population.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. It/ not/ until/ Einstein/ eight/ he/ can/ speak.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. Defensive players / not/ allow/ interfere/ opponent’s movements/ unless/ player/ hold/ ball.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. Never/ stop/ try/ you/ get/ right solution/ problem.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
KEYS - ENGLISH PRACTICE 46
SECTION A: PHONETICS (10 POINTS)
I. Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others. (5 pts)
1. A. opponent B. compose C. podium D. advocate
2. A. reserve B. domestic C. optimistic D. nursery
3. A. both B. cloth C. ghost D. sold
4. A. examine B. determine C. famine D. dine
5. A. sacred B. decided C. contaminated D. watered
II. Choose one word whose stress pattern is different from the others. (5 pts)
1. A. counterpart B. precede C. nursery D. compliment
2. A. bewilder B. audience C. benefit D. dedicate
3. A. pessimistic B. university C. epidemic D. particular
4. A. tsunami B. terrorist C. involvement D. disaster
5. A. processor B. windsurfing C. semester D. challenger
SECTION B: GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY (40 POINTS)
I. Choose the best answer to complete the sentences. (10 pts)
1. According to the boss, John is the most ______ for the position of executive secretary.
A. supportive B. caring C. suitable D. comfortable
2. The children went _______ with excitement.
A. wild B. wildly C. wilderness D. wildlife
3. The sudden resignation of the financial director put the company in a very _______ position.
A. weak B. unsteady C. vulnerable D. collapsed
4. David: Would you like fish or meat? Mary: I _______ fish, please.
A. would rather B. would prefer C. suppose D. believe
5. Many teenagers show signs of anxiety and _______ when being asked about their future.
A. depress B. depression C. depressed D. depressing
6. There was a huge decline _______ the number of tigers.
A. in B. for C. of D. out
7. I’d rather you _______ anything about the garden until the weather improves.
A. don’t make B. didn’t do C. don’t do D. didn’t make
8. A part – time job gives me the freedom to _______ my own interests.
A. pursue B. chase C. seek D. catch
9. The new road currently under _______ will solve the traffic problems in the town.
A. design B. progress C. construction D. work
10. - Daisy: “What a lovely house you have!” - Mary: “______.”
A. Lovely, I think so B. Thank you. Hope you will drop in
C. Of course not, it’s not costly D. No problem
II. Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. (10 pts)
1. Bi Rain, together with 58 members of the South Korean National Military Symphony
Orchestra and 17 traditional musicians, (come) to Vietnam since yesterday. has come
2. Up to now, nothing (do) to solve their problem. has been done
3. He suggested that his son (be) on time for the interview. (should) be
4. Tom will come home as soon as he (finish) his test. has finished
5. ASEAN (found) in 1967 in Bangkok, Thai land. was founded
6. In times of war, the Red Cross (dedicate) to reducing the sufferings of wounded is dedicated
soldiers, civilians, and prisoners of war.
7. Hardly our teacher (enter) the classroom when it started to rain. had our teacher entered
8. In a few minutes' time, when the clock strikes six, I (wait) for you here. will be waiting
9-10. Living in a fast-paced and mobile society (create) family stresses that (not has created
imagine) by our great grandparents. couldn’t have been imagined
III. Give the correct form of the words in brackets. (10pts)
1. The main goals of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations are to promote peace and _____ stability
____ in the region. (STABLE)
2. On my salary, we have to live as ____ economically ___ as possible. (ECONOMY)
3. Different conservation efforts have been made in order to save ___ endangered ___ species. (DANGER)
4. The security of the earth can be threatened by ___ terrorist ___ groups. (TERROR)
5. It is reported that humans are the main reason for most species' declines and habitat ___ destruction . (DESTROY)
6. He resigned for a ____ variety___ of reasons. (VARIOUS)
7. I don’t care if you had had too much to drink. Your behaviour last night was __ indefensible _. (DEFEND)
8. Her son is always mischievous and ___ disobedient__, which annoys her very much. (OBEY)
9. The Americans are much more concerned than the Indians and the Chinese with physical _
attractiveness __ when choosing a wife or a husband. (ATTRACT)
10. You can never be sure what my sister is going to do. She is so __ unpredictable _. (PREDICT)
IV. Find one mistake in each sentence below by choosing the letter A, B, C or D. (10 pts)
1. Although to some people reading is a favourite way to spend time, but others just do not like reading.
A B C D
2. If a species does not have the natural genetic protection against particular diseases, an introduced disease can
A B C
have severely effects on that species.
D
3. I believe that only very self-confident, knowledge and attentive students will prefer 100% of eye contact time.
A B C D
4. It is likely that all people in Hanoi live in skyscrapers by 2050.
A B C D
5. In 1961, America’s first manned spacecraft launched.
A B C D
6. Do you really think that candidate is qualify to be President?
A B C D
7. Of the more than 1,300 volcanoes in the world, only about 600 can classify as active.
A B C D
8. It is important that cancer is diagnosed and treated as early as possible in order to assure a successful cure.
A B C D
9. It took us quite a long time to get here. It was a three-hours journey.
A B C D
10. Married women are twice so likely as married men to be depressed.
A B C D
SECTION C: READING (30 POINTS)
I. Fill in each numbered space with ONE appropriate word. (10 pts)
Kim Jong-il (16th February 1941 – 17th December 2011) was the supreme leader of North Korea (1) _ from _ 1994 to 2011.
Kim Jong-il died (2) _of__a suspected heart (3) _ attack _on 17th December 2011 while traveling by train to an area
outside Pyongyang. He was succeeded by his youngest son Kim Jong-un, (4) _who_was considered by the Korean Central
News Agency (5) __as_the "Great Successor". The Korean Central News Agency reported that during his death, a fierce
snowstorm paused and the sky glowed red above the sacred Mount Paektu. The ice on a famous lake also cracked so
loud, it seemed to shake the Heavens and the Earth.
Kim Jong-il's funeral took (6) __place_on December 28th in Pyongyang, with a mourning period lasting until the (7)
_ following/ next__day. South Korea's military was immediately put on alert after the announcement. Asian stock
markets fell soon after the announcement, due to similar concerns.
(8) _on_January 12th, 2012 North Korea called Kim Jong-il the "eternal leader" and announced that his (9) _body_will be
preserved and displayed at Pyongyang's Kumsusan Memorial Palace. Officials will also install statues, portraits, and "towers
to his immortality" across the country. His (10) __ birthday _of February 16th has been declared "the greatest auspicious
holiday of the nation", and has been named the Day of the Shining Star.
II. Read the passage below and then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. (15pts)
Do you ever wish you were more optimistic, someone who always (1) ______ to be successful? Having someone
around who always (2) ______ the worst isn’t really a lot of (3) ______ – we all know someone who sees a single cloud
on a sunny day and says, ‘It looks (4) ______ rain.’ But if you catch yourself thinking such things, it’s important to do
something (5) ______ it.
You can change your view of life, (6) ______ to psychologists. It only takes a little effort, and you will find life more
rewarding as a (7) ______. Optimism, they say, is partly about self-respect and confidence, but it’s also a more positive
way of looking at life and all it has to (8) ______. Optimists are more (9) ______ to start new projects and are generally
more prepared to take risks.
Upbringing is obviously very important in forming your (10) ______ to the world. Some people are brought up to
(11) ______ too much on others and grow up forever blaming other people when anything (12) ______ wrong. Most
optimists, on the (13) ______ hand, have been brought up not to (14) ______ failure as the end of the world- they just
(15) ______ with their lives.
1. A. counted B. expected C. felt D. waited
2. A. worries B. cares C. fears D. doubts
3. A. amusement B. play C. enjoyment D. fun
4. A. so B. to C. for D. like
5. A. with B. against C. about D. over
6. A. judging B. according C. concerning D. following
7. A. result B. reason C. purpose D. product
8. A. supply B. suggest C. offer D. propose
9. A. possible B. likely C. hopeful D. welcome
10. A. opinion B. attitude C. view D. position
11. A. trust B. believe C. depend D. hope
12. A. goes B. fails C. comes D. turns
13. A. opposite B. next C. other D. far
14. A. regard B. respect C. suppose D. think
15. A. get up B. get on C. get out D. get over
III. Read the passage below and then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. (5pts)
In the second half of each year, many powerful storms are born in the tropical Atlantic and Caribbean seas. Of
these, only about half a dozen become the strong, circling winds of 74 miles per hour or more that are called hurricanes,
and several usually make their way to the coast. There they cause millions of dollars of damage, and bring death to
large numbers of people.
The great storms that hit the coast start as soft circling wind hundreds - even thousands - of miles out to sea. As
they travel aimlessly over water warmed by the summer sun, they are carried westward by the southeast winds. When
conditions are just right, warm moist air flows in at the bottom of such a wind, moves upward through it and comes
out at the top. In the process, the moisture in this warm air produces rain, and with it, the heat is changed to energy in
the form of strong winds. As the heat increases, the young hurricane begins to move counter clockwise motion.
The life of a hurricane is only about nine days, but it contains almost more power than we can imagine. The energy
in the heat released by a hurricane’s rainfall in a single day would satisfy the entire electrical needs of the United States
for more than six months. Water, not wind, is the main source of death and destruction in a hurricane. A typical
hurricane brings 6 to 12 inches downpour, causing sudden floods. Worst of all is the powerful movement of the sea –
the mountains of water moving toward the hurricane center. The water level rises as much as 15 feet above normal as
it moves toward shore.
1. When is an ordinary tropical storm called a hurricane?
A. When it begins in the Atlantic and Caribbean seas. B. When its winds reach 74 miles per hour.
C. When it is more than 74 miles wide. D. When it hits the Coastline.
2. What is the worst thing about hurricanes?
A. The terrible effects of water. B. The heat they give off.
C. That they last about nine days. D. Their strong winds.
3. Here the underlined word “downpour” means______
A. heavy rainfall B. dangerous waves
C. the progress of water to the hurricane center D. the increasing heat
4. Which of the following statements about a hurricane is NOT true?
A. It travels more than 75 miles per hour. B. It usually stays about nine days.
C. It usually causes 6 to 12 inches downpour. D. It sometimes brings the sea water level to the height of 15 feet.
5. Hurricanes often cause ______?
A. a lot of damage B. sudden floods
C. death to large numbers of people D. All are correct
SECTION D: WRITING (20 POINTS)
I. Finish the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one. (10 pts)
1. We couldn’t relax until all the guests had gone home.
Only after/ when all the guests had gone (home) could we/ were we able to relax
2. House prices have risen sharply this year.
There has been a sharp increase/ rise in (the) house prices this year
3. The only reason the party was a success was that a famous film star attended.
Had it not been for the attendance / presence/ appearance of a famous film star the party would not have been a
success/ would have been a failure
4. Would you mind not smoking in my house?
I’d rather you didn’t smoke in my house
5. His second attempt on the world record was successful.
He broke the world record at/ on his second attempt
6. I write to him almost every day.
Hardly a day passes/ goes by without me/ my writing to him/ but I write to him/ when I don’t write to him
7. Experts think that all dogs evolved from wolves. All dogs are thought to have evolved from wolves
8. Don’t go to lunch until you have typed all these letters.
Make sure you finish (typing) all these letters before going/ you go to lunch
9. The northwest of Britain has more rain each year than the southeast.
The annual rainfall in/ for the northwest of Britain is higher/ greater than (that in) the southeast
10. Henry regretted buying the second-hand car. Henry wishes (that) he hadn’t bought the second - hand car
II. Use the given word to write the second sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the
original sentence. Do not change the form of the given word. (5pts)
1. The two theories appear to be completely different. COMMON
The two theories (appear to) have (got) nothing in common
2. His rude behaviour is too much for me. PUT
I can’t/ won’t put up with his rude behaviour
3. I find his handwriting very hard to read. DIFFICULTY
I have (considerable) difficulty (in) reading his hand writing
4. He doesn’t have money to go on holiday. He doesn’t have time, either. NEITHER
He has neither money nor time to go on holiday
5. You’d feel better if you had a quiet holiday. DO
A quiet holiday would do you good
III. Complete the following sentences, using the words given. (5 pts)
1. Mother/ take/ responsibility/ run/ household.
My mother takes the responsibility for running the household
2. ASEAN / have/ population/ 575.5 million/ account/ 8.7 %/ the world’s population.
ASEAN has a population of 575.5 million, accounting for (about) 8.7 % of the world’s population
3. It/ not/ until/ Einstein/ eight/ he/ can/ speak.
It was not until Einstein was eight that he could speak
4. Defensive players / not/ allow/ interfere/ opponent’s movements/ unless/ player/ hold/ ball. Defensive players
aren’t allowed to interfere with the opponent’s movements unless the (that) player is holding the ball.
5. Never/ stop/ try/ you/ get/ right solution/ problem.
Never stop trying until/ till you get the right solution to the problem
ENGLISH PRACTICE 47
SECTION A: PHONETICS (10 POINTS)
I. Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others. (5 pts)
1. A. resume B. statistics C. position D. designer
2. A. criteria B. initiate C. certificate D. interactive
3. A. ginger B. gesture C. gymnasium D. ghost
4. A. teammate B. reading C. seaside D. creating
5. A. crooked B. naked C. masked D. needed
II. Choose one word whose stress pattern is different from the others. (5 pts)
1. A. oceanic B. argument C. temperature D. valuable
2. A. incredible B. fortunately C. astronomy D. evaporate
3. A. committee B. expensive C. guarantee D. successful
4. A. vocabulary B. assistance C. develop D. evidence
5. A. applicant B. recognize C. yesterday D. curriculum
SECTION B: GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY (40 POINTS)
I. Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. (10 pts)
1- 2- 3. My father (work) ……………………………… in Canada for the last year, so by the time he (return)
……………………………… the month after next, I (not see) ……………………………… …………… him for fourteen months.
4. We looked out of the window and saw it (rain) ………………………………, so we stayed in.
5. TV chat shows (increase) ……………………………… in number all the time.
6. The camera (disappear) ……………………………… when we came in.
7. The woman (accuse) ……………………………… of the killing said that she was at the cinema at the time.
8 - 9. Not until we (arrive) ……………………………… at his house we (discover) ………………………that he was on holiday.
10. After (take) ……………………………… to the hospital, the injured victim felt much better yesterday.
II. Choose the best answer to complete the sentences. (10 pts)
1. There is a rumour that the National Bank is going to ______ the company I am working for.
A. take on B. take out of C. take off D. take over
2. It would be lovely if the children could see and, ______, touch the animals.
A. eventually B. if possible C. at last D. finally
3. ______ he failed in the entrance exam caused his family much sadness.
A. Which B. That C. The thing D. What
4. Unless you return money immediately, you will risk being charged ______ theft and getting into serous trouble
A. on B. with C. of D. for
5. The old woman came in, ______ by a young man.
A. accompany B. to be accompanied C. accompanying D. accompanied
6. I’ve applied for the job I saw ______ in the newspaper last month.
A. advertised B. advertising C. be advertised D. being advertised
7. No, I didn’t know his number; ______ I’d have phoned him.
A. otherwise B. so C. therefore D. unless
8. ______ the two sisters, Mary is _______.
A. Of/ the prettier B. Between/ the prettiest C. Of/ prettier D. Between/ the prettier
9. A: Do you think it will rain tonight? B: ______. I am attending the evening class.
A. I don’t hope so B. I hope so C. I hope not D. I am not hoping
10. Ninety ______ the maximum length of time allowed for entrance exams to this school.
A. minute is B. minutes are C. minute are D. minutes is
III. Read the text below. Give the correct form of the words in brackets. (10pts)
JUDO
Judo is a sport that has achieved great popularity in many parts of the world. It was (1. origin)
……………………………… developed in Japan in the late 19th century based on ancient methods of self-defence. There are
two (2. fight) ……………………………… Although they use physical (3. violent) ……………………………… against each other,
they are respectful to their (4. oppose) ……………………………… and bow to each other before and after each contest.
Judo is an (5. expense) ……………………………… sport to take up because the only equipment you need is the special
loose-fitting suit. It is very suitable for (6. young) ……………………………… if they join a club where the (7. instruct)
……………………………… are properly qualified and pay enough attention to safety. Although Judo is a physically (8.
demand) ……………………………… sport which requires a lot of (9. strong) ……………………………… practice, and skill, there
are many people who find it (10. enjoy) ……………………………… as a means of relaxation in their spare time.
IV. Find one mistake in each sentence below by choosing the letter A, B, C or D. (10 pts)
1. Joel giving up smoking has caused him to gain weight and become irritable with his acquaintances.
A B C D
2. There are many different ways of comparing the economy of one nation with those of another.
A B C D
3. George won’t lend you any money as long as you promise to pay him back.
A B C D
4. Having worked hard during the summer, his result was very successful in the entrance examination
A B C D
5. Society will be having to change radically to keep pace with the technology available.
A B C D
6. It is necessary that he goes to see a doctor as soon as he returns from taking the exam.
A B C D
7. The lion has long been a symbol of strength, power, and it is very cruel.
A B C D
8. The Nobel Prize winning candidate, together with his wife and children, are staying in Sweden after
the presentation. A B C D
9. My brother composes not only the music, but also sings the songs for the major Broadway musicals.
A B C D
10. After driving for twenty miles, he suddenly realized that he has been driving in the wrong direction.
A B C D
SECTION C: READING (30 POINTS)
I. Fill in each numbered space with ONE appropriate word. (10 pts)
TSUNAMI IN JAPAN
Japan's most powerful earthquake since records began has struck the north-east coast, triggering a massive
tsunami. Cars, ships and buildings were (1) ……………………………… away by a wall of water after the 8.9 - magnitude
tremor, which struck about 400 kms (250 miles) north-east of Tokyo. A state of emergency has been declared at a
nuclear power plant, (2) ……………………………… pressure has exceeded normal levels. Officials say more than 10,000
people are dead and about 7,000 (3) ………………………………, but it is feared the final death toll will be (4)
……………………………… higher. In one ward alone in Sendai, a port city in Miyagi prefecture, 200 to 300 bodies were
found. “The quake has been the fifth-largest in the world (5) ……………………………… 1900 and nearly 8,000 (6)
……………………………… stronger than the one which devastated Christchurch, New Zealand, last month”, said scientists.
Thousands of people (7) ……………………………… near the Fukushima nuclear power plant have been ordered to
evacuate. Japanese nuclear officials said that pressure inside a boiling water reactor at the plant was running much
higher than normal after the cooling system failed. Officials said they might need to deliberately (8)
……………………………… some radioactive steam to relieve pressure, but that there would be no health risk. US Secretary
of State Hillary Clinton had earlier said the US Air Force had flown emergency coolant to the site. But US officials later
said (9) ……………………………… coolant had been handed over because the Japanese had decided to handle the situation
(10) ………………………………
The UN's nuclear agency said four nuclear power plants had been shut down safely.
II. Read the passage below and then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. (10pts)
Women nowadays have more (1) ______ than those in the past. For example, our great grandmothers were
not allowed to go to school or to work to earn their own living. (2) ______, they had to depend on their husbands
financially. Modern women, on the contrary, can get good education, have their own careers, and (3) ______ their
interests. They can even take good positions in politics if they are competent (4) ______ it. However, women living
in our modern society have their (5) ______ too. Today women work harder than their great grandmothers so that
they can gain the (6) ______ between working life and family life. Many people predict that by 2032, most (7) ______
positions at work will be taken by women. Then, it is possible that women will have more (8) ______ life because, (9)
______ in a very modern society, the women can’t (10) ______ their role in the family.
1. A. advances B. advantages C. benefits D. conveniences
2. A. Therefore B. However C. As a result D. Although
3. A. pursue B. support C. promote D. stimulate
4. A. to B. at C. with D. of
5. A. obstacles B. disputes C. profits D. problems
6. A. equality B. stables C. balance D. steadiness
7. A. senior B. junior C. inferior D. superior
8. A. sheltered B. healthy C. strenuous D. active
9. A. though B. even C. ever D. never
10. A. perform B. adopt C. fulfill D. neglect
III. Read the passage below and then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. (10 pts)
Walt Disney was born in 1901 in Chicago, but soon moved to a small farm near Marceline, Missouri. From
this rural and rather humble beginning, he later became one of the most famous and beloved motion-picture
producers in history. Although he died in 1966, his name and artistic legacy continue to influence the lives of millions
of people throughout the world.
After several years of barely making ends meet as a cartoon artist operating from his Los Angeles garage,
Disney had his first success in 1928, with his release of a Mickey Mouse cartoon. Throughout the next decade, he
continued to produce a number of cartoons, and develop more of his highly profitable and enduring creations, such
as Donald Duck and Pluto. In the late 1930s, he issued a full-length cartoon film. Snow White became an instant
commercial and critical success. This was only the first of many films, both animated and not, produced by Disney
and his studio.
But as renowned as Disney name is for cartoons and movies, it is probably best known for a string of
spectacular amusement and theme parks. Starting with California’s Disneyland in 1955 and culminating with the
fantastically successful Disney World and EPCOT Center in Florida, Disney became a household name. In recent years,
the theme park concept became international, with openings in Tokyo and Paris. With the continuing success of
Disney, the creation of future theme park is under discussion.
1. Which of the following is the title for the passage?
A. The history of Disney World and Disneyland. B. Walt Disney’s Boyhood Years
C. Walt Disney and his Legacy. D. Walt Disney and Animated Cartoons
2. The word “humble” in bold in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to __________.
A. boring B. shy C. simple D. respectful
3 What is the author’s attitude toward the accomplishments of Walt Disney?
A. critical B. respectful C. ambivalent D. approving
4. In paragraph 2 “barely making ends meet” in bold is closest in meaning to __________.
A. meeting personal failure. B. producing only a few cartoons.
C. not making much money. D. trying new businesses.
5. The word “enduring” in bold in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to __________.
A. lasting B. suffering C. famous D. difficult
6. The word “renowned” in bold in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _________.
A. possessed B. talked about C. useful D. well-known
7. It can be inferred from the passage that ________.
A. Snow White was Disney’s most successful film. B. Disney created cartoon movies and “non cartoon” movies.
C. the Tokyo theme park is in financial difficulty. D. the California theme park is now closed.
8. The word “concept” in bold in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to __________.
A. idea B. location C. birth D. demand
9. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?
A. Disney’s first achieved success after his death. B. Mickey Mouse was Disney’s only cartoons creation.
C. Snow White was the first full-length cartoon film. D. Disney’s first concern was always profitability.
10. In future years it is most likely that ___________.
A. the Disney name will stay well–known. B. Disney will produce only cartoons.
C. the Paris theme park will become successful D. the remaining theme parks will also close
SECTION D: WRITING (20 POINTS)
I. Finish the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one. (10 pts)
1. Peter hasn’t had his hair cut for over 3 months.
→ It is ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. I meant to post that letter before lunch.
→ What …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
3. People will only become aware of the problem if you increase the publicity.
→ Only if …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. Scientists have tried very hard to find a cure for AIDS.
→ Enormous ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. Success depends on hard work.
→ The harder ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
6. She thought it was too difficult for her to finish the job by lunchtime.
→ She found ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
7. They thought that the little girl had found out the keys accidentally.
→ The keys ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
8. Someone has suggested abolishing income tax.
→ It …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………
9. It was wrong of you to allow a 4-year-old child to walk home alone.
→ You should ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………..
10. We were late for the meeting because it rained heavily.
→ But for …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
II. Use the given word to write the second sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the
original sentence. Do not change the form of the given word. (5pts)
1. They decided to build a new school in this region. SHOULD
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. She got a scholarship as soon as she registered for the training course. SCARCELY
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. Flooding in this region was the result of heavy rain RESULTED
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. I don't like him because he boasts a lot. MOUTH
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. The Embassy said it would not be necessary for me to get a visa. NEED
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
III. Complete the following sentences, using the words given. (5 pts)
1. Exercise / take regularly / improves / fitness / our body / mind.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. Economic / reform / one / most / important / measure / take / promote / development / country
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. Sleep / next room / boy / wakened / sound / breaking glass.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. Never / put / tomorrow / you / do / today.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. Many people / say / most / common / way / attract / someone / attention / by / wave.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
- THE END -
KEYS - ENGLISH PRACTICE 47
SECTION A: PHONETICS (10 POINTS)
I. Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others. (5 pts)
1. A. resume B. statistics C. position D. designer
2. A. criteria B. initiate C. certificate D. interactive
3. A. ginger B. gesture C. gymnasium D. ghost
4. A. teammate B. reading C. seaside D. creating
5. A. crooked B. naked C. masked D. needed
II. Choose one word whose stress pattern is different from the others. (5 pts)
1. A. oceanic B. argument C. temperature D. valuable
2. A. incredible B. fortunately C. astronomy D. evaporate
3. A. committee B. expensive C. guarantee D. successful
4. A. vocabulary B. assistance C. develop D. evidence
5. A. applicant B. recognize C. yesterday D. curriculum
SECTION B: GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY (40 POINTS)
I. Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. (10 pts)
1- 2- 3. My father (work) has worked in Canada for the last year, so by the time he (return) returns the month after
next, I (not see) won’t (will not)have seen him for fourteen months.
4. We looked out of the window and saw it (rain), so we stayed in. was raining
5. TV chat shows (increase) in number all the time. are increasing
6. The camera (disappear) when we came in. had disappeared
7. The woman (accuse) of the killing said that she was at the cinema at the time. accused
8 - 9. Not until we (arrive) at his house we (discover) that he was on holiday. arrived (had arrived)/ did we discover
10. After (take) to the hospital, the injured victim felt much better yesterday. being taken
II. Choose the best answer to complete the sentences. (10 pts)
1. There is a rumour that the National Bank is going to ______ the company I am working for.
A. take on B. take out of C. take off D. take over
2. It would be lovely if the children could see and, ______, touch the animals.
A. eventually B. if possible C. at last D. finally
3. ______ he failed in the entrance exam caused his family much sadness.
A. Which B. That C. The thing D. What
4. Unless you return money immediately, you will risk being charged ______ theft and getting into serous trouble
A. on B. with C. of D. for
5. The old woman came in, ______ by a young man.
A. accompany B. to be accompanied C. accompanying D. accompanied
6. I’ve applied for the job I saw ______ in the newspaper last month.
A. advertised B. advertising C. be advertised D. being advertised
7. No, I didn’t know his number; ______ I’d have phoned him.
A. otherwise B. so C. therefore D. unless
8. ______ the two sisters, Mary is _______.
A. Of/ the prettier B. Between/ the prettiest C. Of/ prettier D. Between/ the prettier
9. A: Do you think it will rain tonight? B: ______. I am attending the evening class.
A. I don’t hope so B. I hope so C. I hope not D. I am not hoping
10. Ninety ______ the maximum length of time allowed for entrance exams to this school.
A. minute is B. minutes are C. minute are D. minutes is
III. Read the text below. Give the correct form of the words in brackets. (10pts)
JUDO
Judo is a sport that has achieved great popularity in many parts of the world. It was (1. origin) _ originally _
developed in Japan in the late 19th century based on ancient methods of self-defence. There are two (2. fight) _
fighters __. Although they use physical (3. violent) __violence__ against each other, they are respectful to their (4.
oppose) _ opponent __ and bow to each other before and after each contest. Judo is an (5. expense) _inexpensive__
sport to take up because the only equipment you need is the special loose-fitting suit. It is very suitable for (6. young)
_ youngsters/ youths _ if they join a club where the (7. instruct) __ instructors __ are properly qualified and pay
enough attention to safety. Although Judo is a physically (8. demand) __demanding_ sport which requires a lot of (9.
strong) _trenghth__ practice, and skill, there are many people who find it (10. enjoy) _ẹnoyable__ as a means of
relaxation in their spare time.
IV. Find one mistake in each sentence below by choosing the letter A, B, C or D. (10 pts)
1. Joel giving up smoking has caused him to gain weight and become irritable with his acquaintances.
A B C D
2. There are many different ways of comparing the economy of one nation with those of another.
A B C D
3. George won’t lend you any money as long as you promise to pay him back.
A B C D
4. Having worked hard during the summer, his result was very successful in the entrance examination
A B C D
5. Society will be having to change radically to keep pace with the technology available.
A B C D
6. It is necessary that he goes to see a doctor as soon as he returns from taking the exam.
A B C D
7. The lion has long been a symbol of strength, power, and it is very cruel.
A B C D
8. The Nobel Prize winning candidate, together with his wife and children, are staying in Sweden after
the presentation. A B C D
9. My brother composes not only the music, but also sings the songs for the major Broadway musicals.
A B C D
10. After driving for twenty miles, he suddenly realized that he has been driving in the wrong direction.
A B C D
SECTION C: READING (30 POINTS)
I. Fill in each numbered space with ONE appropriate word. (10 pts)
TSUNAMI IN JAPAN
Japan's most powerful earthquake since records began has struck the north-east coast, triggering a massive
tsunami. Cars, ships and buildings were (1) _ swept __ away by a wall of water after the 8.9 - magnitude tremor,
which struck about 400 kms (250 miles) north-east of Tokyo. A state of emergency has been declared at a nuclear
power plant, (2) _ where __ pressure has exceeded normal levels. Officials say more than 10,000 people are dead
and about 7,000 (3) __ missing __, but it is feared the final death toll will be (4) _ much/far __ higher. In one ward
alone in Sendai, a port city in Miyagi prefecture, 200 to 300 bodies were found. “The quake has been the fifth-largest
in the world (5) _ since _ 1900 and nearly 8,000 (6) __ times __ stronger than the one which devastated Christchurch,
New Zealand, last month”, said scientists. Thousands of people (7) _ living __ near the Fukushima nuclear power
plant have been ordered to evacuate. Japanese nuclear officials said that pressure inside a boiling water reactor at
the plant was running much higher than normal after the cooling system failed. Officials said they might need to
deliberately (8) __ release __ some radioactive steam to relieve pressure, but that there would be no health risk. US
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton had earlier said the US Air Force had flown emergency coolant to the site. But US
officials later said (9) _ no __ coolant had been handed over because the Japanese had decided to handle the situation
(10) _ themselves __.
The UN's nuclear agency said four nuclear power plants had been shut down safely.
II. Read the passage below and then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. (10pts)
Women nowadays have more (1) ______ than those in the past. For example, our great grandmothers were
not allowed to go to school or to work to earn their own living. (2) ______, they had to depend on their husbands
financially. Modern women, on the contrary, can get good education, have their own careers, and (3) ______ their
interests. They can even take good positions in politics if they are competent (4) ______ it. However, women living
in our modern society have their (5) ______ too. Today women work harder than their great grandmothers so that
they can gain the (6) ______ between working life and family life. Many people predict that by 2032, most (7) ______
positions at work will be taken by women. Then, it is possible that women will have more (8) ______ life because, (9)
______ in a very modern society, the women can’t (10) ______ their role in the family.
1. A. advances B. advantages C. benefits D. conveniences
2. A. Therefore B. However C. As a result D. Although
3. A. pursue B. support C. promote D. stimulate
4. A. to B. at C. with D. of
5. A. obstacles B. disputes C. profits D. problems
6. A. equality B. stables C. balance D. steadiness
7. A. senior B. junior C. inferior D. superior
8. A. sheltered B. healthy C. strenuous D. active
9. A. though B. even C. ever D. never
10. A. perform B. adopt C. fulfill D. neglect
III. Read the passage below and then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. (10 pts)
Walt Disney was born in 1901 in Chicago, but soon moved to a small farm near Marceline, Missouri. From
this rural and rather humble beginning, he later became one of the most famous and beloved motion-picture
producers in history. Although he died in 1966, his name and artistic legacy continue to influence the lives of millions
of people throughout the world.
After several years of barely making ends meet as a cartoon artist operating from his Los Angeles garage,
Disney had his first success in 1928, with his release of a Mickey Mouse cartoon. Throughout the next decade, he
continued to produce a number of cartoons, and develop more of his highly profitable and enduring creations, such
as Donald Duck and Pluto. In the late 1930s, he issued a full-length cartoon film. Snow White became an instant
commercial and critical success. This was only the first of many films, both animated and not, produced by Disney
and his studio.
But as renowned as Disney name is for cartoons and movies, it is probably best known for a string of
spectacular amusement and theme parks. Starting with California’s Disneyland in 1955 and culminating with the
fantastically successful Disney World and EPCOT Center in Florida, Disney became a household name. In recent years,
the theme park concept became international, with openings in Tokyo and Paris. With the continuing success of
Disney, the creation of future theme park is under discussion.
1. Which of the following is the title for the passage?
A. The history of Disney World and Disneyland. B. Walt Disney’s Boyhood Years
C. Walt Disney and his Legacy. D. Walt Disney and Animated Cartoons
2. The word “humble” in bold in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to __________.
A. boring B. shy C. simple D. respectful
3 What is the author’s attitude toward the accomplishments of Walt Disney?
A. critical B. respectful C. ambivalent D. approving
4. In paragraph 2 “barely making ends meet” in bold is closest in meaning to __________.
A. meeting personal failure. B. producing only a few cartoons.
C. not making much money. D. trying new businesses.
5. The word “enduring” in bold in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to __________.
A. lasting B. suffering C. famous D. difficult
6. The word “renowned” in bold in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _________.
A. possessed B. talked about C. useful D. well-known
7. It can be inferred from the passage that ________.
A. Snow White was Disney’s most successful film. B. Disney created cartoon movies and “non cartoon” movies.
C. the Tokyo theme park is in financial difficulty. D. the California theme park is now closed.
8. The word “concept” in bold in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to __________.
A. idea B. location C. birth D. demand
9. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?
A. Disney’s first achieved success after his death. B. Mickey Mouse was Disney’s only cartoons creation.
C. Snow White was the first full-length cartoon film. D. Disney’s first concern was always profitability.
10. In future years it is most likely that ___________.
A. the Disney name will stay well–known. B. Disney will produce only cartoons.
C. the Paris theme park will become successful D. the remaining theme parks will also close
SECTION D: WRITING (20 POINTS)
I. Finish the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one. (10 pts)
1. Peter hasn’t had his hair cut for over 3 months.
→ It is over 3 months since Peter (last) had his hair cut
2. I meant to post that letter before lunch.
→ What I meant (to do) was to post that letter before lunch
3. People will only become aware of the problem if you increase the publicity.
→ Only if you increase the publicity will people become aware of the problem
4. Scientists have tried very hard to find a cure for AIDS.
→ Enormous efforts/attempts have been made by scientists to find a cure for AIDS
5. Success depends on hard work.
→ The harder you work, the more successful you are / will be.
6. She thought it was too difficult for her to finish the job by lunchtime.
→ She found it too difficult to finish the job by lunchtime
7. They thought that the little girl had found out the keys accidentally.
→ The keys were thought to have been found out accidentally by the little girl
8. Someone has suggested abolishing income tax.
→ It has been suggested that income tax (should) be abolished
9. It was wrong of you to allow a 4-year-old child to walk home alone.
→ You should not have allowed a four-year-old child to walk home alone
10. We were late for the meeting because it rained heavily.
→ But for the heavy rain, we would not have been late for the meeting/ would have been in time for the meeting/
the fact that it rained heavily, we would not have been late for the meeting
II. Use the given word to write the second sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the
original sentence. Do not change the form of the given word. (5pts)
1. They decided to build a new school in this region. SHOULD
They decided that a new school should be built in this region (by them)
2. She got a scholarship as soon as she registered for the training course. SCARCELY
Scarcely had she registered for the training course when/before she got a scholarship
3. Flooding in this region was the result of heavy rain RESULTED
The heavy rain resulted in flooding in this region
4. I don't like him because he boasts a lot. MOUTH
I don't like him because he has a big mouth
5. The Embassy said it would not be necessary for me to get a visa. NEED
The Embassy said (that) I didn’t need to get a visa/ The Embassy said (that) there was no need for me to get a visa
III. Complete the following sentences, using the words given. (5 pts)
1. Exercise / take regularly / improves / fitness / our body / mind.
Exercise (which is) taken regularly improves the fitness of our body and mind
2. Economic / reform / one / most / important / measure / take / promote / development / country
Economic reforms is one of the most important measures to be taken/ (which is) taken/ to promote the
development of a country
3. Sleep / next room / boy / wakened / sound / breaking glass.
Sleeping in the next room, the boy was wakened by the sound of breaking glass
4. Never / put / tomorrow / you / do / today.
Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today
5. Many people / say / most / common / way / attract / someone / attention / by / wave.
Many people say (that) the most common way of attracting/ to attract someone’s attention is by waving
- THE END -
ENGLISH PRACTICE 48
I. VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR
Part 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) which best completes each sentence. (10 points)
1. The school was closed for a month because of serious ______ of fever.
A. outcome B. outburst C. outset D. outbreak
2. The campaign raised far more than the ______ of $20.000.
A. aim B. object C. goal D. target
3. We have a ______ future ahead with little comfort, food or hope.
A. cruel B. pessimistic C. grim D. fierce
4. Only thoroughly unpleasant people leave the ______ of their picnics to spoil the appearance of the
countryside.
A. rest B. remainder C. remains D. rester
5. An almost ______ line of traffic was moving at a snail’s pace through the town.
A. continuous B. constant C. continual D. stopping
6. Medieval travelers’ tales of fantastic creatures were often fascinating but not always ______
A. credible B. creditable C. credulous D. imaginable
7. Don’t be late for the interview, ____ people will think you are a disorganized person.
A. unless B. otherwise C. if not D. or so
8. My friends have just moved to a new flat in a residential area on the ______ of Paris.
A. suburbs B. outside C. outskirts D. side
9. You are being thoroughly ______ in refusing to allow this ceremony to take place.
A. unrequited B. unrepresentative C. unreliable D. unreasonable
10. “But so”, I told him, “you are my own ______.”
A. heart and heart B. body and soul C. flesh and blood D. skin and bone
Part 2: Use the word in capitals at the end of these sentences to form a word that fits in the blank space.
(20 points)
1. How much does ______ of this club cost? (MEMBER)
2. She is extremely ______ about the history of art. (KNOW)
3. Traveling in big cities is becoming more and more ______ every day. (TROUBLE)
4. He is completely ______ ! Not only is he lazy but he is dishonest too. (EMPLOY)
5. His boss told him off because he had behaved ______ (RESPONSIBLE)
6. He won the discus event at the Olympic Games but was later ______ when a medical check proved
that he had been taking drugs. (QUALIFY)
7. Women who are slimming can never enjoy a meal without being afraid of ______ their diet.
(ORGANISE)
8. The trouble with Mr. Brown is that he’s so ______ One minute he goes mad when you come late; the
next he says nothing. You never know where you are! (CONSIST)
9. It is forbidden to hunt for that kind of bird. It has been listed as one of the ______ species (DANGER)
10. I didn’t know who it was – with a mask on she was completely ______ (RECONGNISE)
Part 3: Complete each sentence with one of the idiomatic phrases given. Use each phrase once only. (8
points)
gave me the cold shoulder lost her head
made her blood boil jumped out of her skin
had a lump in her throat kept her head
took her breath away pulled her legs
1. Pauline completely ignored me this morning. She ______
2. It really ______ to see her friend copy a poem she had written and then present it to her boyfriend as
one that she had written for him.
3. Saying goodbye to her son was a very emotional occasion for her and she ______ as she watched him
get on the train.
4. The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely fantastic. It really ______
5. Susan panicked when the fire broke out. She ______
6. When I dropped that tray behind her, she got a shock. She almost ______
7. My sister remained very calm. She ______
8. Sally didn’t believe us, did she? We only joked! We only ______!
Part 4: Put each verb given in brackets into an appropriate tense or form. (17 points)
1. Mr. Pike, who is supposed ……………………. (witness) the accident, ……………………… (leave) the town.
1. At this time next week they …………………………… (sit) in the train on their way to Paris.
2. He said that he watered the plants every day. He …………………………… (water) them. If he
…………………………… (have), they wouldn’t have died.
3. No sooner……………the announcement …………………… (make) than everyone started complaining.
4. They said they never …………………………… (make) to do anything they didn’t want to before.
5. We …………………………… (watch) the play for nearly thirty minutes when he came.
6. The pop star who __has taken_ (take) part in over 25 films always avoids ……………………………
(recognise) by …………………………… (wear) dark glasses.
7. There’s no point …………………………… (try) to get Tim …………………………… (lend) you his car.
8. Not until John …………………………… (receive) the offer of promotion in writing …………………………… he
…………………………… (celebrate)
9. He …………………………… (have) trouble with the second-hand car since he bought it. He wishes he
…………………………… (not / buy) it.
II. READING
Part 1: Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space. For each question, circle letter
A, B, C or D next to the answer you choose. (10 points)
If you’re an environmentalist, plastic is a word you tend to say with a sneer or a snarl. It has
become a symbol of our wasteful, throw-way society. But there seems little (1)_____ it is here to stay,
and the truth is, of course, that plastic has brought enormous (2)_____ even environmental ones. It’s not
really the plastics themselves that are the environmental (3)_____ – it’s the way society choose to use
and (4)_____ them.
Almost all the 50 or so different kinds of modern plastic are made from oil, gas or coal – non-
renewable natural (5)_____ We (6)_____ well over three million tones of the stuff in Britain each year
and, sooner or later, most of it is thrown away. A high (7)_____ of our annual consumption is in the
(8)_____ of packaging, and this (9)_____ about seven per cent by weight of our domestic (10)_____
Almost all of it could be recycled, but very little of it is, though the plastic recycling (11)_____ is growing
fast.
The plastics themselves are extremely energy-rich – they have a higher calorific (12)_____ than
coal and one (13)_____ of ‘recovery’ strongly (14)_____ by the plastic manufacturers is the (15)_____
of waste plastic into a fuel.
1. A. evidence B. concern C. doubt D. likelihood
2. A. pleasures B. benefits C. savings D. profits
3. A. poison B. disaster C. disadvantage D. evil
4. A. dispose B. store C. endanger D. abuse
5. A. resources B. processes C. products D. fuels
6. A. remove B. import C. consign D. consume
7. A. portion B. amount C. proportion D. rate
8. A. way B. kind C form D. type
9. A. takes B. makes C. carries D. constitutes
10. A. refuse B. goods C. requirements D. rubble
11. A. manufacture B. plant C. factory D. industry
12. A. degree B. value C. demand D. effect
13. A. measure B. mechanism C. method D. medium
14. A. desired B. argued C. favored D. presented
15. A. conversion B. melting C. change D. replacement
Part 2: Read the following text and then fill in each gap with ONE suitable word. (10 points)
I was reading an article last week in (1) ……………………………the writer described (2)
……………………………her children has changed as they (3)_grow_ up. When they were small she had to (4)
……………………………up with noisy games in the house, or join in interminable games of football in the
garden which (5) ……………………………her out. If the house went quiet, she wondered what the monsters
were getting up to, or what crisis she would have to (6) ……………………………with next. She dreaded the fact
that they might (7) …………………………… after her husband, who admitted having (8) …………………………… an
uncontrollable child who (9) …………………………… most of the time showing off to his friends by breaking
things or getting into fights. What was worse was that (10) …………………………… else thought he was a
sweet child, and he got away with the most terrible things! However, she had experienced an even greater
shocked with her children. They had (11) …………………………… out of all their naughty behavior, and (12)
…………………………… up serious hobbies (13)__such_ as chess and playing the piano. They never did
anything without (14) …………………………… it over first, and coming to a serious decision. She had to face
up to the fact that they made her feel rather childish as they got (15) ……………………………, and that in some
ways she preferred them when they were young and noisy.
Part 3: The paragraphs of the magazine article are in the wrong order. Number the paragraphs (A, B, C,
D, E) (5 points)
4. A. On the ghost of Chaffin’s second visit to his son, he told him that he would find a will in the
overcoat pocket. The coat was actually in the possession of the third brother.
2. B. In 1921, a certain James Chaffin died, leaving his entire fortune to his third son, Marshal, in
a will which had been written a full fifteen years earlier, in 1905, and signed in front of witnesses. His wife
and two other sons were virtually cut off without a penny. Marshal was not inclined to split up the
inheritance he had come into any more fairly.
5 .C. Once it was found, they came across a note sewn in the lining of one of the pockets saying
they should look in an old family Bible. This Bible was found in the keeping of Chaffin’s widow and
examined in front of independent witnesses. Sure enough, there in the Bible they discovered a later
version of the will, one which divided the property and money evenly between the widow and the three
sons. The will appeared to be genuine and Marshal was not prepared to challenge it in court.
1. D. Some people believe that the dead still keep in touch with us through our dreams. One of
the most famous and extraordinary cases of contact with the dead was the so-called Chaffin Will affair.
3. E. Four years went by and then, strangely, James Chaffin’s ghost started to appear before one
of his other two sons. The apparition had on an old overcoat which had often worn in life.
III. WRITING
Part 1: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the
sentence printed before it. (20 points)
1. Immediately after his appointment to the post, the new editor fell ill.
Scarcely …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want to disturb the meeting.
Rather ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. The value of sterling has fallen considerably in the past week.
There has ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
4. The only reason the party was a success was that a famous film star attended.
Had it not ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
5. Harriet was upset because she saw Peter with another woman.
It was ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
6. We regret to inform you that your application has not been successful.
Much to ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
7. People no longer smoke so many cigarettes as they used to.
The ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
8. Their relationship was doomed because of their incompatibility.
Had ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
9. You should admit that you are to blame, not to conceal it.
I’d rather ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
10. If she had been less determined she wouldn’t have been able to get better so quickly.
It was her ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
KEYS - ENGLISH PRACTICE 48
I. VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR
Part 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) which best completes each sentence. (10 points)
11. The school was closed for a month because of serious ______ of fever.
A. outcome B. outburst C. outset D. outbreak
12. The campaign raised far more than the ______ of $20.000.
A. aim B. object C. goal D. target
13. We have a ______ future ahead with little comfort, food or hope.
A. cruel B. pessimistic C. grim D. fierce
14. Only thoroughly unpleasant people leave the ______ of their picnics to spoil the appearance of the
countryside.
A. rest B. remainder C. remains D. rester
15. An almost ______ line of traffic was moving at a snail’s pace through the town.
A. continuous B. constant C. continual D. stopping
16. Medieval travelers’ tales of fantastic creatures were often fascinating but not always ______
A. credible B. creditable C. credulous D. imaginable
17. Don’t be late for the interview, ____ people will think you are a disorganized person.
A. unless B. otherwise C. if not D. or so
18. My friends have just moved to a new flat in a residential area on the ______ of Paris.
A. suburbs B. outside C. outskirts D. side
19. You are being thoroughly ______ in refusing to allow this ceremony to take place.
A. unrequited B. unrepresentative C. unreliable D. unreasonable
20. “But so”, I told him, “you are my own ______.”
A. heart and heart B. body and soul C. flesh and blood D. skin and bone
Part 2: Use the word in capitals at the end of these sentences to form a word that fits in the blank space.
(20 points)
11. How much does ______ of this club cost? (MEMBER) SHIP
12. She is extremely ______ about the history of art. (KNOW) LEDGEABLE
13. Traveling in big cities is becoming more and more ______ every day. (TROUBLE) SOME
14. He is completely ______ ! Not only is he lazy but he is dishonest too. UN (EMPLOY) ABLE
15. His boss told him off because he had behaved ______ IR (RESPONSIBLE) LY
16. He won the discus event at the Olympic Games but was later ______ when a medical check proved
that he had been taking drugs. DIS (QUALIFY) IED
17. Women who are slimming can never enjoy a meal without being afraid of ______ their diet. DIS
(ORGANISE) ING
18. The trouble with Mr. Brown is that he’s so ______ One minute he goes mad when you come late; the
next he says nothing. You never know where you are! IN (CONSIST) ENT
19. It is forbidden to hunt for that kind of bird. It has been listed as one of the ______ species EN (DANGER)
ED
20. I didn’t know who it was – with a mask on she was completely ______ UN (RECONGNISE) ABLE
Part 3: Complete each sentence with one of the idiomatic phrases given. Use each phrase once only. (8
points)
gave me the cold shoulder lost her head
made her blood boil jumped out of her skin
had a lump in her throat kept her head
took her breath away pulled her legs
9. Pauline completely ignored me this morning. She ______
10. It really ______ to see her friend copy a poem she had written and then present it to her boyfriend as
one that she had written for him.
11. Saying goodbye to her son was a very emotional occasion for her and she ______ as she watched him
get on the train.
12. The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely fantastic. It really ______
13. Susan panicked when the fire broke out. She ______
14. When I dropped that tray behind her, she got a shock. She almost ______
15. My sister remained very calm. She ______
16. Sally didn’t believe us, did she? We only joked! We only ______!
Part 4: Put each verb given in brackets into an appropriate tense or form. (17 points)
2. Mr. Pike, who is supposed __to have witnessed_ (witness) the accident, __has left_ (leave) the town.
10. At this time next week they __will be sitting_ (sit) in the train on their way to Paris.
11. He said that he watered the plants every day. He __ couldn’t have watered _ (water) them. If he __
had _ (have), they wouldn’t have died.
12. No sooner—had-- the announcement __been made (make) than everyone started complaining.
13. They said they never __had never been made_ (make) to do anything they didn’t want to before.
14. We __had been watching_ (watch) the play for nearly thirty minutes when he came.
15. The pop star who __has taken_ (take) part in over 25 films always avoids _being recognized_
(recognise) by __wearing_ (wear) dark glasses.
16. There’s no point _trying__ (try) to get Tim __to_ (lend) you his car.
17. Not until John _(had) received__ (receive) the offer of promotion in writing ..did ..he ______
(celebrate)
18. He __has had_ (have) trouble with the second-hand car since he bought it. He wishes he __hadn’t
bought_ (not / buy) it.
II. READING
Part 1: Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space. For each question, circle letter
A, B, C or D next to the answer you choose. (10 points)
If you’re an environmentalist, plastic is a word you tend to say with a sneer or a snarl. It has
become a symbol of our wasteful, throw-way society. But there seems little (1)_____ it is here to stay,
and the truth is, of course, that plastic has brought enormous (2)_____ even environmental ones. It’s not
really the plastics themselves that are the environmental (3)_____ – it’s the way society choose to use
and (4)_____ them.
Almost all the 50 or so different kinds of modern plastic are made from oil, gas or coal – non-
renewable natural (5)_____ We (6)_____ well over three million tones of the stuff in Britain each year
and, sooner or later, most of it is thrown away. A high (7)_____ of our annual consumption is in the
(8)_____ of packaging, and this (9)_____ about seven per cent by weight of our domestic (10)_____
Almost all of it could be recycled, but very little of it is, though the plastic recycling (11)_____ is growing
fast.
The plastics themselves are extremely energy-rich – they have a higher calorific (12)_____ than
coal and one (13)_____ of ‘recovery’ strongly (14)_____ by the plastic manufacturers is the (15)_____
of waste plastic into a fuel.
1. A. evidence B. concern C. doubt D. likelihood
2. A. pleasures B. benefits C. savings D. profits
3. A. poison B. disaster C. disadvantage D. evil
4. A. dispose B. store C. endanger D. abuse
5. A. resources B. processes C. products D. fuels
6. A. remove B. import C. consign D. consume
7. A. portion B. amount C. proportion D. rate
8. A. way B. kind C form D. type
9. A. takes B. makes C. carries D. constitutes
10. A. refuse B. goods C. requirements D. rubble
11. A. manufacture B. plant C. factory D. industry
12. A. degree B. value C. demand D. effect
13. A. measure B. mechanism C. method D. medium
14. A. desired B. argued C. favored D. presented
15. A. conversion B. melting C. change D. replacement
Part 2: Read the following text and then fill in each gap with ONE suitable word. (10 points)
I was reading an article last week in (1)__which_ the writer described (2) _how__ her children has
changed as they (3)_grow_ up. When they were small she had to (4)_put__ up with noisy games in the
house, or join in interminable games of football in the garden which (5)__wore__ her out. If the house
went quiet, she wondered what the monsters were getting up to, or what crisis she would have to
(6)_deal__ with next. She dreaded the fact that they might (7)_took__ after her husband, who admitted
having (8)__been__ an uncontrollable child who (9)_spent__ most of the time showing off to his friends
by breaking things or getting into fights. What was worse was that (10)__everyone_ else thought he was
a sweet child, and he got away with the most terrible things! However, she had experienced an even
greater shocked with her children. They had (11)_grown__ out of all their naughty behavior, and
(12)__taken__ up serious hobbies (13)__such_ as chess and playing the piano. They never did anything
without (14)__talking__ it over first, and coming to a serious decision. She had to face up to the fact that
they made her feel rather childish as they got (15)_older__, and that in some ways she preferred them
when they were young and noisy.
Part 3: The paragraphs of the magazine article are in the wrong order. Number the paragraphs (A, B, C,
D, E) (5 points)
4. A. On the ghost of Chaffin’s second visit to his son, he told him that he would find a will in the
overcoat pocket. The coat was actually in the possession of the third brother.
2. B. In 1921, a certain James Chaffin died, leaving his entire fortune to his third son, Marshal, in
a will which had been written a full fifteen years earlier, in 1905, and signed in front of witnesses. His wife
and two other sons were virtually cut off without a penny. Marshal was not inclined to split up the
inheritance he had come into any more fairly.
5 .C. Once it was found, they came across a note sewn in the lining of one of the pockets saying
they should look in an old family Bible. This Bible was found in the keeping of Chaffin’s widow and
examined in front of independent witnesses. Sure enough, there in the Bible they discovered a later
version of the will, one which divided the property and money evenly between the widow and the three
sons. The will appeared to be genuine and Marshal was not prepared to challenge it in court.
1. D. Some people believe that the dead still keep in touch with us through our dreams. One of
the most famous and extraordinary cases of contact with the dead was the so-called Chaffin Will affair.
3. E. Four years went by and then, strangely, James Chaffin’s ghost started to appear before one
of his other two sons. The apparition had on an old overcoat which had often worn in life.
III. WRITING
Part 1: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the
sentence printed before it. (20 points)
1. Immediately after his appointment to the post, the new editor fell ill.
Scarcely …..(had he been appointed to the post when the new editor fell ill.)
2. I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want to disturb the meeting.
Rather ….. than disturb the meeting, I left without saying goodbye
3. The value of sterling has fallen considerably in the past week.
There has …. been a considerable fall in the value of sterling in the past week
4. The only reason the party was a success was that a famous film star attended.
Had it not …. been for the attendance of a famous film star the party would not have been a success
5. Harriet was upset because she saw Peter with another woman.
It was …. because she saw Peter with another woman that Harriet was upset / that upset Harriet
6. We regret to inform you that your application has not been successful.
Much to … our regret we have to inform you that your application has not been successful
7. People no longer smoke so many cigarettes as they used to.
The …. smoking of cigarettes is no longer as popular as it used to be
8. Their relationship was doomed because of their incompatibility.
Had …. they not been incompatible, their relationship might not have been doomed
9. You should admit that you are to blame, not to conceal it.
I’d rather ….. you admitted that you’re to blame, and didn’t try to conceal it
10. If she had been less determined she wouldn’t have been able to get better so quickly.
It was her ….. determination which enabled her to get better so quickly
ENGLISH PRACTICE 49
B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR: ( 6 ms)
I. Choose the best option:( 2ms)
1. He was offered the job ………….his qualifications were poor
a. although b. in spite of c. because of d. because
2. It’s no use …………. a language if you don’t try to speak it
a. learned b. to learn c. learn d. learning
3. He …………. me to take a lawyer to the court with me
a. advised c. suggested b. threatened d. insisted
4. She came in quietly ……………the baby
a. in order to not wake b. so as not to wake
c. to not wake d. to wake
5. ……………you have no keys, you ‘ll have to get back before I go out
a. If b. Although c. Unless d. As
6. I really prefer just about anything …………..watching TV
a. from b. or c. than d. to
7. Gold ……………..near San Francisco in 1848 and the gold rush started the following year
a. has been discovered b. discovered c. was discovered d. is discovered
8. I regret ……………. you that we can’t approve your application
a. inform b. to inform c. informing d. informed
9. If I had gone to the bank this morning, I …………money from you now
a. would not borrow b. would not have borrowed
c. will not borrow d. will no have borrowed
II. Give the correct from of the words in brackets: ( 2ms)
1. He is engrossed in doing ( SCIENCE) …………….. research
2. They entered the areas without ( PERMIT) ……………..
3. He wants (WIDTH) ……………… his knowledge of the subject
4. The giant panda is a(n) (DANGER) ……………..species
5. What makes the computer a (MIRACLE). …………device ?
6. You may be surprised at the large (VARIED) ……………..of animals in national parks
7. The architecture in the downtown area is a successful (COMBINE) ………….of old and new
8. He came first in the poetry (COMPETED) ……………..
III. Give the correct tenses of the verbs in brackets (2ms)
Mary (1. have) ……………….to go to New York last week, but she almost (2.miss) ……………the plane.
She (3. stand) ………………in the queue at the check-in desk when she suddenly (4. realize) ………….. that
she (5. leave) …………….her passport at home. Fortunately, she ( 6.not/ live)………….. very far from the
airport so she (7. have)…………..time to go home to get the passport. She (8. get) ……………. back to the
airport just in time for her flight
C. READING COMPREHENSION: (6ms)
I. Read the following passage and choose the best answer (1.5ms):
For the last few years, my children have been going to a summer camp in northern Greece called
Skouras Camp. They always seem to have a good time. , so if you’ re wondering what to do with the
kids for three weeks this summer, you could do worse than send them to this beautiful camp on the
shores of the Aegean Sea. If your children, like mine, are keen on adventure, sports and good company,
the Skouras Camp will keep them busy all day doing the things they most enjoy. Skouras is an
international camp with children from all over the world. My children have made friends with children
with of their own age from Poland , China, Denmark and the United States. Naturally they get lots of
opportunities to practice their English as this is the only language spoken. The camp is located in one
of the most beautiful parts of Chalkidiki. It is huge (120,000 square meters) and is just a stone’s throw
away from the clear, blue Aegean Sea. It takes the children just five minutes to walk to the golden sandy
beach on foot. The programme is packed with exciting activities such as horse riding and table tennis.
Other sports include basketball, volleyball and athletics. The Camps end with a sports contest in the
last week which all parents are invited to attend.
1. All the children come to the camp have to ………..
a. be at the same age b. be only keen on adventure
c. speak English d. practice basketball
2. How many kinds of sports can be played in the Camp?
a. 5 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4
3. All the statements are true EXEPT ………………
a. The children will be busy taking part in the Camp’s programmed activities
b. The Camp is quite far from the Aegean Sea
c. The parents can attend their childen’s sports contest
d. The children will take more chances of English practice
4. The tone of the passage could best be described as …………….
a. negative b. disbelieving c. supportive d. humourous
5. What should be the best title for the passage?
a. an international summer camp b. Children’s summer activities
c. Advice on children caring in summer d. Chalkidiki’s landscape- the Aegean Sea
6. How long does it take the children to walk to the golden sandy beach on foot?
a. an hour b. 20 minutes c. 5 minutes d. a day
II. Read the following passage and choose the best option to fill in the gap (2.5 ms)
The (1) …………. part in Ioannina is the lake front. Ships fetch more people and tourists to the
island. Near the front lake (2) …………….an ancient castle. If you go for a (3) …………. in the night to the
front lake you’ll see (4) …………. lights that shines in the castle. A second way is to go around on a
mountain. There you can see the whole town. In the night with so many lights, it looks to you (5)
………….a sky.
Another beautiful part in this town (6) ……………the large clock in the square. Specifically, the
clock (7) ……………… in the center of the city. My town also has many museums. Paul Vrellis, who is a
professor, put in many different and other important people from the 1 st and 2nd world war with wax.
In my opinion, it’s (8)…………… museum.
About remains, there are two renowned theaters. There’s the theater of Dodoni, which is
situated in the (9) ………… of the city. It’s normally out of the city. Every summer the most (10) ……….
actors of the capital of Greece come to perform there.
1. a. more beautiful b. as beautiful c. so beautiful d. most beautiful
2. a. there is b. it is c. it has d. there has
3. a. picnic b. walk c. jog d. run
4. a. more brilliant b. as brilliant c. much brilliant d. most brilliant
5. a. from b. as c. like d. to
6. a. be b. are c. is d. to be
7. situated b. is situated c. be situated d. are situated
8. a. the most best b. the better c. the best d. the well
9. a. outskirt b. top c. side d. edge
10. a. famous b. fame c. famed d. known
III. Read the passage bellow and fill in the blank with ONE suitable word (2ms)
Today in China (1) …………….……large scale destruction of forests has occurred, the government has
required that every citizen (2)……………..the age of 11 and 60 plant three to five trees (3)
……………...year or do the equivalent amount of work in other forest services. The government claims
that at ( 4) ……………..1000 million trees have been planted in China every year (5) ……………..1982. In
Western countries, increasing consumer demand for wood products that have been produced cause
forest land-owners and forest industries to become increasingly accountable for their forest
management and timber harvesting practices.
The Arbor Day Foundation’s Rain Forest Rescue programme is a charity that helps to (6)
………………deforestation. The charity uses money to buy up (7) ……………preserve rainforest land
before the lumber companies can buy it. The Arbor Day Foundation then (8)……………. the land from
deforestation
D. WRITING ( 6ms)
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence
printed before it (2ms)
Example: I haven’t enjoyed myself so much for years
Answer : It’s years since I enjoyed myself so much
1. There’s a large restaurant in the art gallery
→ The art gallery ………………………………
2. I haven’t seen that man here before.
→ It’s ………………………………………….
3. Although Bob didn’t speak Dutch, he decided to settle in Amsterdam
→ In spite of ………………………………………………………………
4. Without this treatment, the patient have died
→ If the patient hadn’t …………………………….
5. The keepers feed the lions at 3 p.m everyday.
→ The lions ………………………………………….
6. John finds astronomy very interesting
→ John is ………………………………..
7. The cinema didn’t become an industry until 1915
→ It was not ………………………………………...
8. “I like your coat , I’m looking for one like that myself” she said to me
→ She told me ……………………………………………………………
II. Read the text below and look carefully at each line. Some of the lines are correct, and some have
a word which should not be there. If a line is correct, put a tick (√) by the number in the space
provided. If a line has a word which should not be there, write the word in the space provided. There
is an example at the beginning (2ms)
The Spy Returns is a very interesting film that about a wealthy 0. that……….
man who visits Italy. He doesn’t think that Rome is interesting 1..…………….
and he is very bored with there. Then suddenly one night he is 2.……………
very surprised that a beautiful girl who runs up to him and gives 3.……………
him a mysterious letter. From that moment his life is no longer 4……………
boring. He does too a lot of dangerous things. For example, 5..……………
he jumped into a lake to save a famous person. The film is 6.……………
a very thrilling indeed. I have watched it twice but I always 7.…………...
want to see it again. I think many people do it so 8.…………….
III. Write an essay of 120-150 words expressing the advantages and disadvantages
of the Internet (2ms)
KEYS
B. VOCABUALRY & GRAMMAR: (6 điểm)
I. 2 điểm ( mỗi lựa chọn đúng 0.25 đ)
1. a 5.a
2.d 6.d
3.a 7.c
4.b 8.b
II. 2 điểm (mỗi từ đúng 0.25 đ)
1. scientific 5. miraculous
2. permission 6. variety
3. widen 7. combination
4. endangered 8. competition
III. 2 điểm ( mỗi thì chia đúng được 0.25 đ)
1. had 5. had left
2. missed 6. doesn’t live
3. was standing 7. had
4. realized 8. got
C. READING ( 6 điểm)
I. 1.5 điểm ( mỗi lựa chọn đúng o.25 đ)
1. c
2. a
3. b
4. c
5. a
6. c
II. 2.5 điểm ( mỗi lựa chọn đúng 0.25đ)
1. d 6. a
2. a 7.b
3. b 8. c
4. a 9. d
5. c 10. a
III. 2 điểm ( mỗi từ đúng 0.25đ)
1. where
2. between
3. per
4. least
5. since
6. prevent
7. and
8. protects
D. WRITING: ( 6 điểm)
I. 2 điểm ( mỗi câu đúng 0.25 đ)
1. The art gallery has a large restaurant
2. It’s the first time ( that) I have seen this man here
3. In spite of not speaking Dutch, Bob decided to settle in Amsterdam
4. If the patient hadn’t been given this treatment, he would have died
5. The lions are fed by the keepers at p.m everyday
6. John is interested in astronomy
7. It was not until 1915 that the cinema became an industry
8. She told me that she liked my coat and (she) was looking fro one like it/that herself
II. 2 điểm ( mỗi câu đúng 0.25 đ)
1. √
2. with
3. who
4. √
5. too
6.√
7. a
8. it
III. 2 điểm
ENGLISH PRACTICE 50
I. Circle the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest
Example: 00. A. bed B. get C. between D. let
VI. Read the following passage and then fill in each numbered blank with a suitable word from the
box. Do not use the same word more than once. There are three words more than you need.
left, as, married, the, everything, older, oldest, family, education, eyesight, from, recently, then
My grandfather was born in China. He came (47).... a very poor family. His parents lived in a small
farm. He did not have a very good (48)..... At the age of 17 he (49)... home. First he went to
Shanghai and (50)... he went to Hong Kong. He worked (51)... a waiter and then as a cook. When he
was 21, he (52)... my grandmother and had four children. My mother was the (53).... My
grandmother died (54)..., and my grandfather lives alone now. He is almost 80, but he is still very
active and interested in (55)... which is going on. He reads the papers and watches television even though
his (56)... is fairly poor.
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50........................................ 51.......................................... 52......................................
53........................................ 54........................................ 55.......................................
56........................................
VII. Finish each of the following sentence in such a way that it means exactly the same as the
sentence printed before it.
57. The teacher has a good relationship with all his students.
The teacher gets .............................................................................................................
58. Famous architects have redesigned the building.
The building......................................................................................................................
59. Somebody is repairing our house at the moment.
We are …...........................................................................................................................
60. “Are you coming to the party tonight, Mary?” said Adam.
Adam..................................................................................................................................
VIII. Read the following passage, then circle the correct answer.
“Where is the university?” is a question many visitors to Cambridge ask, but no one can give
them a clear answer, for there is no wall to be found around the university. The university is the city.
You can find the classroom buildings, libraries, museums and officers of the university all over the
city. And most of its members are the students and teachers or professors of the thirty-one colleges.
Cambridge was an already developing town long before the first students and teachers
arrived 800 years ago. It grew up by the river Granta, as the Cam was once called. A bridge was
built over the river as early as 875.
In the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries more and more land was used for college buildings.
The town grew much faster in the nineteenth century after the opening of the railway in 1845.
Cambridge became a city in 1951 and now it has the population of over 100,000. Many young
students want to study at Cambridge. Thousands of people from all over the world come to visit the
university town. It has become a famous place all round the world.
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ENGLISH PRACTICE 51
C©u 1: Cho d¹ng ®óng cña ®éng tõ trong ngoÆc.
1. A- thank B- than C- month D- youth
2. A- advantage B- adventure C- advertise D- addtion
3. A- main B- complain C- curtain D- entertain
4. A- good B- noon C- soon D- food
5. A- sing B- morning C- long D- angry
C©u 2: Cho d¹ng ®óng cña ®éng tõ trong ngoÆc.
1. He (work) hard all the week, but today he (have) a good time at home.
2. There (be) a lot of changes since computers (invent).
3. The house where the dead man (find) is being guarded by the police to prevent it from being entered.
4. When I came to school, everybody (be) there.
5. I’m sitting in class right now. I (sit) .............. in class at this time yesterday.
6. I’m sure you will have forgotten me by the time I (be) ......... back in five years.
7. Up to now, our teacher ( give ) .............. our class five tests.
8. Trung is used to ( get ) ................ up early every morning.
9. I knew him when I ( be ) ................ a child.
10. I can’t go with you as I ( not finish ) ................ my work.
C©u 3: §iÒn vµo mçi chç trèng sau ®©y d¹ng ®óng mét trong c¸c tõ: must, have to, or be to
1. “It’s eight o’clock. The children ……. go to bed”, Mr Brown said to the nurse.
2. He told me that I ……. learn by heart some twenty lines every day to know Enlish well.
3. He ……. stay the night with us because he was missed the last bus.
4. I ……. start on my new job on Monday.
5. She …….. learn to do things for herself. I refuse to help her in future.
6. He …….. stay the night with us and tomorrow he sets off on his tour to Europe.
7. We …….. begin as early as possible or we shan’t finish it today.
8. My mother says that I ……. not be out after 11 o’clock but I don’t have to hurry home because
she herself is out playing bridge.
9. My bike was under repair and I ………. collect it that afternoon.
10. My bike is under repair and I ………. walk here this morning.
C©u 4: §iÒn vµo mçi chç trèng sau ®©y mét tõ thÝch hîp
The Browns live in the countryside. Last week when they came up to London, they …1… their
times in seeing as much as …2… . Mrs Brown was most interested in stores, especially in Oxford Street,
and bought some of …3… things which she could not find in the shops in the countryside. Their two
children, George and Susan, …4… had never been to London before, were surprised …5… the crowds
everywhere. They enjoyed travelling on the underground and going down the moving stairs …6… lead to
the platforms.
One day they went to Hyde Park and walked along on the grass to Kensington Garden …7… the bright
autunm sunshine. It was very quiet here. Only …8… noise from the streets reminded them that they were
still in a city. The …9… of the tall trees were turning red, brown and yellow, birds were …10… about,
sheep …11… eating the grass, there were …12… of flowers, and ducks were swimming about on the
Round Pond. George, …13… hobby was planes and boats, was very much interested in the model boats
which boys were sailing …14… the Pond.
Before the end of the week they had seen a great …15… . They hoped, however, to see more of
London on their next visit.
C©u 5: §iÒn giíi tõ thÝch hîp ®Ó hoµn thµnh c¸c c©u sau ®©y.
1. The teacher divided the class ........................ two groups.
2. I apologized ........................... Mary for the misunderstanding.
3. Look ..................... these flowers . Aren’t they pretty?
4. I like the picture hanging .......................... the wall .......................the kitchen
5. Tom’s parents was disappointed ............... him because he failed the final test.
6. My present job isn’t wonderful, but I prefer it ................. what I did before.
7. The plan flew ………. The clouds to avoid the storm.
8. The people next door are furious … us … making so much noise last night .
C©u 6: Cho d¹ng ®óng cña c¸c tõ trong ngoÆc.
1 .Almost every country in the world is the a member of this........ (organize)
nd
2.The 22 SEA GAMES were great ................. (succeed).
3. How ...................this man is ! (danger )
4. You are very ................from your brother . (differ)
5. We can see many .................on T.V everyday. (advertise )
6.Is it possible to .........between a hobby and an interest? (distinct)
7.It was a long, slow film. I nearly died of.................. (bore)
8.On a ........day we receive about fifty letters. (type)
9.Freedom of...........is one of the fundamental rights. (speak)
10.The duty of the police is the .....of law and order. (maintain )
C©u 7: T×m phÇn g¹ch ch©n cÇn ph¶i söa thµnh ®óng trong mçi c©u sau ®©y.
1. There's a new Oriental restaurant in town, isn't it?
A B C D
2. Nam seldom pays his bills on time, and his brother does too.
A B C D
3. Mai didn’t go to the zoo with her friends last Sunday because her sickness
A B C D
4. The water and land around the chemical factory are serious polluted.
A B C D
5. Our neighbor will look for the garden when we go on holiday.
A B C D
C©u 8: §äc ®o¹n v¨n sau ®©y, tr¶ lêi c©u hái b»ng c¸ch chän mét trong c¸c ph-¬ng ¸n ®óng nhÊt
( A hoÆc B, C, D )
Do you like seasons?
The four seasons in Britain are very different. Read about what Daniel and Fiona think about winter,
spring, summer and autumn.
Daniel
Autumn is very beautiful time of the year. The leaves on the trees go brown, red and yellow and they
go down. I love to watch it ! We play in the parks a lot but we wear warm clothes, because the days get
cold. School starts again in autumn, at the beginning of September. I don’t like school !
Summer is the time for me! School finishes in July and we can play in the parks all the time.
Sometimes it is very hot. People are happier and they talk with their friends and go for a walks more. The
days are very long. In July, for example, it gets dark only about 10 o’clock. It’s very difficult to go to
sleep at night!
Fiona
It’s very cold in winter! Sometimes, we have a lot of snow and we can make snowmen. I don’t like
winter because we can’t go for a walks very much. We wear thick clothes and in our house it
sometimes gets cold. When we come home from school at 4 o’clock, it is already dark. I don’t like it at
all! But there is one good thing about winter - Chirismas!
After the long winter, sprong is great! There are new leaves on the trees and the birds start to sing. We
can go for long walks again and play in the park. The days are longer and it doesn’t get dark until about
six o’clock. It’s much warmer but it rains a lot and the days are very windy.
1. A- Daniel likes autumn because the trees are beautiful.
B- Daniel likes autumn because school starts in September.
C- Daniel doesn’t play in the park in autumn because the days are cold.
D- Daniel goes to school with great pleasure.
2. A- School in Britain finishes in May.
B- Daniel doesn’t like to meet his friends in the park in summer.
C- People in Great Britain sometimes have hot summers.
D- In July it is dark at nine.
3. A- Daniel always goes to sleep at eight in summer because the days are shorter than in winter.
B- It is always very hot in Britain in summer.
C- Daniel doesn’t like autumn at all !
D- In summer Daniel is happier than in autumn because he doesn’t go to school.
4. A- Fiona makes snowmen every day in winter.
B- Fiona likes to go for walks with her friends.
C- Fiona doesn’t like winter because it is cold in winter.
D- It never gets cold in Fiona’s house.
5. A- Winters are short in Britain.
B- Fiona comes home in the afternoon.
C- Fiona doesn’t like winter at all !
D- It never snows in Great Britain.
6. A- Fiona likes spring very much.
B- Fiona likes dark winter days.
C- It gets dark at 5 in the afternoon in spring.
D- In Great Britain it doesn’t rain much in spring.
C©u 9: ViÕt l¹i c¸c c©u sau ®©y sao cho nghÜa cña chóng kh«ng thay ®æi.
1. I was very interested in our conversation.
It was interesting …………………..
2. Why did you do that ?
Whatever …………………………… ?
3. These bookshelves are my own work.
I made ………………………………
4. I don’t play tennis as well as you do.
You ………………………………….
5. I haven’t been to the dentist’s for two years.
It’s ………………………………………
6. Whenever she went to Paris she bought a new dress.
She never …………………………………………….
7. I spent seven years at secondary school and then I went to university.
After ……………………………………………………………………..
8. It’s not worth living to make her change her mind.
There’s ………………………………………………
9. He never has enough money.
He always …….
10. All the other witnesses were called before Mr Nam.
Mr Nam was ….
C©u 10: Hoµn thµnh c¸c c©u sau ®©y, dùa vµo c¸c tõ gîi ý.
1. Look! / sun / set / mountains
2. I/ wait/ half an hour/ but she/ not come.
3. If she/ have/ money / I / choose/ English / learn
4. In/ end/ I decide/ not buy / dictionary / because/ too expensive
5. This video film / so interesting / I / see /twice.
6. She / already / visit / Statue of liberty. She / go / New york / last month.
7. I / buy / book / if / you / lend / money.
8. He / 1.75 metres / is / tallest / class.
9. When / I / child / use / swimming / Sundays.
10. At 9.30 pm / night / they / watch / film / telvision.
- THE END –
KEYS
C©u 1: Cho d¹ng ®óng cña ®éng tõ trong ngoÆc.
1-B 2- D 3- C 4- A 5- D
C©u 2: Cho d¹ng ®óng cña ®éng tõ trong ngoÆc.
1. has worked / is having 2. have been / were invited
3. was found 4. is
5. was sitting 6. am
7. has given 8. getting
9. was 10. haven’t finished
C©u 3: §iÒn vµo mçi chç trèng sau ®©y d¹ng ®óng mét trong c¸c tõ: must, have to, or be to
1. must 2. had to 3. has to 4. am to 5. must
6. is to 7. must 8. must 9. was to 10. have to
C©u 4: §iÒn vµo mçi chç trèng sau ®©y mét tõ thÝch hîp
1.spent 2.possible 3.the 4.who 5.at (by)
6.which 7.in 8.the 9.leaves 10.flying
11.were 12.lots 13.whose 14.on 15.deal
C©u 5: §iÒn giíi tõ thÝch hîp ®Ó hoµn thµnh c¸c c©u sau ®©y.
1. into 2. to 3. at 4. on – in
5. in 6. to 7. above 8. with – for
C©u 6: Cho d¹ng ®óng cña c¸c tõ trong ngoÆc.
1. organization 2. success 3 . dangerous 4. different
5.advertisement 6. distinguish 7. boredom 8. typical
9. speech 10. maintainance
C©u 7: T×m phÇn g¹ch ch©n cÇn ph¶i söa thµnh ®óng trong mçi c©u sau ®©y.
1. D 2. D 3. C 4. D 5. B
C©u 8: §äc ®o¹n v¨n sau ®©y, tr¶ lêi c©u hái b»ng c¸ch chän mét trong c¸c ph-¬ng ¸n ®óng nhÊt
1- A 2- C 3- D 4- B
5- B 6- A
C©u 9: ViÕt l¹i c¸c c©u sau ®©y sao cho nghÜa cña chóng kh«ng thay ®æi.
1. It was interesting to talk to you.
2. Whatever did you do that for ?
3. I made these bookshelves myself.
4. You play tennis better than I do.
5. It’s two years since I went to the dentist’s.
6. She never went to Paris without buying a new dress.
7. After having spent seven years at secondary school I went to university.
8. There’s no need to make her change her mind.
9. He always short of money.
10. Mr Nam was the last witness to be called.
C©u 10: Hoµn thµnh c¸c c©u sau ®©y, dùa vµo c¸c tõ gîi ý.
1. Look! The sun is setting behind the mountains
2. I have been waiting for her for half an hour but she hasn’t come (yet).
3. If she has much money, I will choose English to learn.
4. In the end, I decided not to buy that (the) dictionary because it was too expensive.
5. This video film is so interesting that I have seen it twice.
6. She has already visited the Statue of Liberty. She went to Newyork last month.
7. I will / shall buy this book if you lend me (some) money.
8. He is 1.75 metres tall, he is the tallest (boy / pupil / ... ) in my class.
9. When I was a child, I used to go swimming on Sundays.
10. At 9.30 pm last night, they were watching films / a film on television.
ENGLISH PRACTICE 52
Question 1:
a- Choose the word whose underlined part is pronouced differently from that of the others in each
group.
1. A- thank B- than C- month D- youth
2. A- advantage B- adventure C- advertise D- addtion
3. A- main B- complain C- curtain D- entertain
4. A- good B- noon C- soon D- food
5. A- sing B- morning C- long D- angry
b- Supply the correct form of the verb in brackets:
1. When we …(see) … them last night, they …(sing)… ; they …(say)… they
…(sing)… since six o’clock.
2. We …(wait)… for you when you …(get)… back tomorrow.
3. They …(not come)… home until they …(see)… everything.
4. What do you think the children …(do)… when we get home ?
5. I’m sure the letter won’t arrive in time unless it …(send)… by air.
Question 2 :
a- Fill each blank with correct form of the word given in capital letters.
1. He was ………. when he did the test badly. HOPE
2. We started our trip on a beautiful ……… morning. SUN
3. I enjoyed the book very much, because it was so ……….. READ
4. What time do you ……….. start work ? USE
5. I really don’t think he has the ………. to do this job. ABLE
6. He was very ……. of the work he had done. PRIDE
7. Thank you for a very ……… evening. ENJOY
8. Their ……. has lasted a lifetime. FRIEND
9. He cycled ……… and had an accident. CARE
10. She has one of the biggest ……… in Britain. COLLECT
b- Correct the wrong form of verbs in the following sentences.
1. I enjoyed to listen to her song.
2. The breaking glass was still on the floor.
3. He walked away without to look back.
4. Most of people inviting to dinner were old friends.
5. We’re looking forward to visit London.
Question 3: Read the text below then choose the right sentence a, b, c or d.
Do you like seasons?
The four seasons in Britain are very different. Read about what Daniel and Fiona think about
winter, spring, summer and autumn.
Daniel
Autumn is very beautiful time of the year. The leaves on the trees go brown, red and yellow and
they go down. I love to watch it ! We play in the parks a lot but we wear warm clothes, because the days
get cold. School starts again in autumn, at the beginning of September. I don’t like school !
Summer is the time for me! School finishes in July and we can play in the parks all the time.
Sometimes it is very hot. People are happier and they talk with their friends and go for a walks more. The
days are very long. In July, for example, it gets dark only about 10 o’clock. It’s very difficult to go to
sleep at night!
Fiona
It’s very cold in winter! Sometimes, we have a lot of snow and we can make snowmen. I don’t
like winter because we can’t go for a walks very much. We wear thick clothes and in our house it
sometimes gets cold. When we come home from
school at 4 o’clock, it is already dark. I don’t like it at all! But there is one good thing about winter -
Chirismas!
After the long winter, sprong is great! There are new leaves on the trees and the birds start to sing.
We can go for long walks again and play in the park. The days are longer and it doesn’t get dark until
about six o’clock. It’s much warmer but it rains a lot and the days are very windy.
1. a- Daniel likes autumn because the trees are beautiful.
b- Daniel likes autumn because school starts in September.
c- Daniel doesn’t play in the park in autumn because the days are cold.
d- Daniel goes to school with great pleasure.
2. a- School in Britain finishes in May.
b- Daniel doesn’t like to meet his friends in the park in summer.
c- People in Great Britain sometimes have hot summers.
d- In July it is dark at nine.
3. a- Daniel always goes to sleep at eight in summer because the days are shorter than in winter.
b- It is always very hot in Britain in summer.
c- Daniel doesn’t like autumn at all !
d- In summer Daniel is happier than in autumn because he doesn’t go to school.
4. a- Fiona makes snowmen every day in winter.
b- Fiona likes to go for walks with her friends.
c- Fiona doesn’t like winter because it is cold in winter.
d- It never gets cold in Fiona’s house.
5. a- Winters are short in Britain.
b- Fiona comes home in the afternoon.
c- Fiona doesn’t like winter at all !
d- It never snows in Great Britain.
6. a- Fiona likes spring very much.
b- Fiona likes dark winter days.
c- It gets dark at 5 in the afternoon in spring.
d- In Great Britain it doesn’t rain much in spring.
II. Find the word whose stressed partten is different from the others in each group (1 point).
III. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) which best completes each sentence (3 points).
1. It's wonderful here tonight! It's ______________ I have ever enjoyed a garden party.
A. a long time B. the first time C. time D. several times
6. " I thought that the tour began at 3:00.” - "Oh no, you're __________ It began at 1:30 "
A. too much late here B. here too much late C. here much too late D. too much here late
8. He drives so fast that I am afraid one day he will __________ somebody crossing the street.
A. crash down B. knock down C. turn over D. run across
9. He got an excellent grade in his examination ______ the fact that he had not worked particularly hard
A. on account of B. because C. in spite of D. although
10. It was only ________ he told me his surname that I realised that we had been to the same school .
A. then B. until C. as soon as D. when
11. People think that an apple ______________ is good for you.
12. People prefer watching TV these days ______________ listening to the radio.
13. Not until ____________ home ____________ that he had taken someone else's bike.
1. 4. 7. 10. 13.
2. 5. 8. 11. 14.
3. 6. 9. 12. 15.
IV. Supply the correct form of the verbs in the parentheses ( 2 points)
A. Thompson (1- catch)____________ the ball, we would have won the game.
B. Don’t worry. We ( 2-finish)____________ the report by 11 o’clock.
C. Fred was pleased (3- admit) ____________ to the college.
D. I regret (4-tell)____________ that the sight- seeing tour has been cancelled because of the bad weather
E. Everyone (5-know)____________ what they have to do, don’t they ?
F. Your pronunciation seems incorrect . It needs (6-practise)____________ more often .
G. ( 7-Not disturb )____________ the sleeping baby,we walked out of the room silently .
H. He (8-drive) ____________ downtown yesterday when he (9-realize) ____________ that he (10-leave)
____________ his driving license at home.
1. 3. 5. 7. 9.
2. 4. 6. 8. 10.
V. Read the following passage and fill in each blank with a siutable word (1 point).
When you ...(1)... a tree, you are helping your environment in many ways. Your tree will provide a home
and food for other creatures. Birds may build ...(2)... in the branches. The flowers will provide honey for bees and
the fruit or nuts may ...(3)... birds and other small animals. Your tree will hold the soil in place. This will help
stop erosion. In addition, your tree will provide shade in summer. You can watch your tree ...(4)... up and some
day you ...(5) your children or even grandchildren the tree you planted.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
VI. Read the following passage and decide which option A, B, C or D best fits each sentence (2 points).
My home is in the air - I do an enormous amount of traveling. It is a fast life and (1) ______ of work, but
I like it and that is the only way (2) _______ me.
Everything is tiring - music, traveling - but what can I do? I am not (3) _________ to complaining. It is
hard to imagine now (4) _______ I will ever be very long in one place. My home town is on the Caspian Sea.
There is sea, wind, sun and (5) ______ many tourists and hotels. I have my own flat with four or five rooms, but
I am seldom there. If I am there for a day or two I prefer to (6) _________ with my mother and grandmother.
They live in a small house, (7) _________ it is very comfortable and my mother cooks for me. I like good, simple
food.
I have no wife, no brothers or sisters and my father (8) ______ when I was seven. He was an engineer and I don't
(9) ______ him very well. He liked music very much and wanted me to (10) _______ a musician.
VII. Read the passage below and choose the best answer for the questions from 1 to 10. (2 points )
To date, Canada has produced only one classic children’s tale to rank with Alice’s Adventures in
wonderland and the works of Mark Twain; this was Lucy Maud Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables. Lucy
Maud Montgomery was born in Clinton, Prince Edward Island. Her mother died soon after her birth, and when
her father went to Saskatchewan to assume a business position, she moved in with her grandparents in Cavendish,
Prince Edward Island. There she went to school and later qualified to be a teacher.
Montgomery wrote the Anne books while living in Cavendish and helping her grandmother at the post office.
The first of the books, Anne of Green Gabbles, was published in 1908, and in the next three years she wrote two
sequels. Like Montgomery, the heroine of the book is taken in by an elderly couple who lives in the fictional town
of Avonlea, and Montgomery incorporated many events from her life in Cavendish into the Anne books.
In 1911, Montgomery married Evan Macdonald and the couple soon moved to Ontario, where she wrote
many other books. However, it was her first efforts that secured her prominence, and the Anne books are still read
all around the world. Her novels have helped create a warm picture of Prince Edward Island’s special character.
Several movies, a television series, and a musical play have been based on her tales, and today visitors scour the
Island for locations described in the book.
1. The main purpose of this passage is to...
A. show the similarities between Montgomery’s life and that of her fictional character Anne.
2. When Jenny made up for the play, she was (recognize) __________________.
1."Time of our lives" was the (office)________________song of the World Cup 2006.
1. 3. 5. 7. 9.
2. 4. 6. 8. 10.
IX. Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting (2 points)
1. Polar winters are(A) length(B), dark, and cold enough(C) to kill most(D) plants.
2. People with an exceptionally(A) high intelligence quotient may not be the best(B) employees since they become
bored of(C) their work unless the job is constantly changing(D).
4. There are not many(A) people which(B) adapt to(C) a new culture without feeling some disorientation at
first(D).
5. CAT scanners are used(A) not only for detecting conditions(B) but also for observation(C) the effects of
therapy(D).
6. A desire(A) to eradicate irregular(B) spellings in English can being(C) traced(D) back to the sixteenth century.
7. Ninety- seven percent(A) of the world’s(B)water is salt water is(C) found in the oceans(D) of the Earth.
10. Alexander Graham Bell was(A) twenty -nine during(B) his(C) basis telephone patent was granted(D)in 1876.
1. 3. 5. 7. 9.
2. 4. 6. 8. 10.
X. Finish each of the following sentence in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed
before it (2 points)
1. They couldn't trace who had supplied the information in the first place.
→ Never in ......................................................................................................................................
5.You must park your car in the right place, otherwise the police will give you a ticket.
→Unless ..........................................................................................................................................
XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. Using the word given
in block letters, and this word MUST NOT be changed in any way. (2 points)
1. The bridge was so low that the lorry couldn’t go under it. (SUCH)
→.................................................................... ..................................................................................
→ .....................................................................................................................................................
→ ......................................................................................................................................................
→ .......................................................................................................................................................
→ ......................................................................................................................................................
KEYS
I. Find the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others (1 point).
1. C 2. B 3.A 4. B 5. A
II. Find the word whose stressed partten is different from the others in each group (1 point).
1. B 2. B 3. D 4. C 5. A
III. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) which best completes each sentence (3 points).
1. B 4. C 7. A 10. D 13. B
2. B 5. D 8. B 11. D 14. C
3. C 6. B 9. C 12. D 15. D
IV. Supply the correct form of the verbs in the parentheses ( 2 points)
V. Read the following passage and fill in each blank with a siutable word (1 point).
VI. Read the following passage and decide which option A, B, C or D best fits each sentence (2 points).
1. B 3. C 5. B 7. B 9. A
2. A 4. D 6. A 8. D 10. A
VII. Read the passage below and choose the best answer for the questions from 1 to 10. (2 points )
1. D 3. C 5. B 7. A 9. A
2. A 4. B 6.C 8. B 10. D
IX. Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting (2 points)
1. B 3. A 5. C 7. C 9. A
2. C 4. B 6. C 8. C 10. B
X. Finish each of the following sentence in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence
printed before it (2 points)
1. The person who had supplied the information in the first place couldn't be traced .........................
2. Never in my life have I seen such a mess! .......................................................................................
3. He was made to study hard for his exam .........................................................................................
4. The last time I saw my father was a month ago ...............................................................................
5. Unless you park your car in the right place, the police will give you a ticket ...............................
XI. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. Using the word given
in block letters, and this word MUST NOT be changed in any way. (2 points)
1. It was such a low bridge that the lorry couldn’t go under it....................................................................
2. I wish I had asked her to stay ...........................................................................................................
3. Alice isn't old enough to stay at home alone ....................................................................................
4. He thinks it is boring to do the same work every day .....................................................................
5. She doesn't cook as badly as her sister (does).
Or: Her sister doesn't cook as well as she does ( or her) .......................................................................
ENGLISH PRACTICE 54
Question 1: Supply the correct form of the verb in brackets.
1. He (work) hard all the week, but today he (have) a good time at home.
2. There (be) a lot of changes since computers (invent).
3. The house where the dead man (find) is being guarded by the police to prevent it from being entered.
4. This is only one of his poems that (be) worth reading.
5. When I came to school, everybody (be) there.
Question 2: Fill each of the numbered blank spaces with the most suitable preposition.
1. The old man was standing there …...... the street corner waiting …...... someone.
2. His story was of no interest …...…. us.
3. You must not fail to thank him …....... all he has done …........ us.
Question 3: Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage. Use only ONE word in each
space.
In Britain there is a …..1….. now which people call Mother’s Day. In the old days, many girls
from working-class families in towns and cities and from farmers’ families in the country worked in rich
houses. They had to do all the ….2….. and their working day was usually very long, they often worked
on …..3….., too. Once a year, it was usually ……4….. Sunday in March, they could visit their mothers.
They went home on that day and ……5…. presents for their mothers and for other members of their
families. They could stay at home only one day, and ……6…… they went back to their work. People call
that day Mothering Day or Mothering ……7…… . Later, workers at the factories and girls who worked
in the houses of rich families received one free day a month, and Mothering Day became Mother’s Day.
It ….8….. the last Sunday in March.
Question 4: Read the text below then choose the right sentence a, b, c or d.
My house
My name is Mary and two years ago I bought a nice house to live in on my holidays. I work in the
museum in London but I love to spend my holidays in the country, in the open air, near the sea.
I’m happy to have a house near the sea. It is rather far from London and I usually drive there for
three hours. It’s an old house, about 100 years old, and it’s very small but very clean and comfortable.
There are two bedrooms upstairs but no bathroom. The bathroom is downstairs next to the kitchen and
there is a living- room where there is a lovely old fireplace. In the living-room there are eight very old
pictures - portraits of the people who lived in the house many years ago. Some of my friends are afraid of
them, they think that these dead people visit the house at night. But I don’t think so. I’m never afraid in
my house, but always happy.
There is a garden in front of the house. The garden goes down to the sea and in
spring and summer there are flowers everywhere. Behind my house there are old apple
trees and every autumn I have got a lot of nice red apples I often give them to my friends
as birthday presents. They are really great!
I live alone with my dog, Rex, but we have a lot of visitors. My city friends come to see
me very often and we have a lot of fun together. They are always welcome! Every year we
celebrate Halloween and Christmas there.
I love my house for many reasons: the garden, the flowers, the fire in the winter, but the best thing
is the sea-view from my bedroom window. I enjoy the sea.
When my holidays are over I must go back to London, so I leave my house for London. I’m never happy
to the back in London. I think that someday I will leave my work and live in my country house for all my
life.
Question 5: Fill in the blank with the right word given say, tell, speak, talk.
1. I am going to .............. a few words about the recent film festival.
2. What did you ............... ?
3. What did he ............... about it ?
4. John ............. he would be waiting for us.
5. Michael ............ me to ............. in the discussion.
6. ............... lounder, I can hardly hear you.
7. He ............. much, but ............ little.
Question 6: Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown, so the meaning stays the same.
1. He never has enough money.
He always …….
2. All the other witnesses were called before Mr Nam.
Mr Nam was ….
3. You can leave only when I tell you.
Until ….
4. Minh went home before I arrived.
When …
5. I wish I could work in the evenings as I used to.
I miss …
KEYS
Question1: ( 7 points)
1. has worked / is having
2. have been / were invented
3. was found
4. is
5. was
Question 2: ( 5 points)
1. The old man was standing there …on... the street corner waiting …for... someone.
2. His story was of no interest …to…. us.
3. You must not fail to thank him …for... all he has done …for... us.
Question 3: ( 8 points)
1. holiday 5. bought
2. housework 6. then
3. Sundays 7. Sunday
4. one 8. is
Question 4: ( 6 points)
1. a 2. c 3. b 4. a 5. c 6. d
Question 5: ( 9 points)
1. say 2. say 3. say 4. said 5. told / speak
6. speak 7. talks / tells
Question 6: ( 5 points)
1. He always short of money.
2. Mr Nam was the last witness to be called.
3. Until I tell you, you must stay or you may not leave.
4. When I arrived, Minh had gone home.
5. I miss working in the evenings.
ENGLISH PRACTICE 55
Question 1: Supply the correct form of the verb in brackets.
1. He (work) hard all the week, but today he (have) a good time at home.
2. There (be) a lot of changes since computers (invent)
3. The house where the dead man (find) is being guarded by the police to prevent it from (enter).
4. This is only one of his poems that (be) worth reading.
5. When I came to school, everybody (be) there.
6. When she (know) me for years, she invited me to tea.
7. I (tell) a lie if I said that I (like) you.
8. I hope it (not rain) when the bride (leave) the church tomorrow.
9. You are (take) over my business while I go away.
10. Nobody would listen to the stories (to tell) by him so many times.
Question 2: Fill each of the numbered blank spaces with the most suitable preposition.
1. The old man was standing there …...... the street corner waiting …...... someone.
2. His story was …… no interest …...…. us.
3. You must not fail to thank him …....... all he has done …........ us.
4. Today’s examinations have tired me …....... . So, I think I’ll turn …........ early tonight.
5. I don’t get …...… very well…......... him.
Question 3: Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage. Use only ONE word in each
space.
In Britain there is a …..1….. now which people call Mother’s Day. In the old days, many girls
from working-class ….2…. in towns and cities and from farmers’ families in the country worked in rich
houses. They had to do all the ….3….. and their working day was usually very long, they often worked
on …..4….., too. Once a year, it was usually ……5….. Sunday in March, they could visit their mothers.
They went home on that day and ……6…. presents for their mothers and for other members of their
families. They could stay at home only one day, and ……7…… they went back to their work. People call
that day Mothering Day or Mothering ……8…… . Later, workers at the factories and girls who worked
in the houses of rich families received one …..9… day a month, and Mothering Day became Mother’s
Day. It ….10….. the last Sunday in March.
Question 4: Read the text below then choose the right sentence a, b, c or d.
My house
My name is Mary and two years ago I bought a nice house to live in on my holidays. I work in the
museum in London but I love to spend my holidays in the country, in the open air, near the sea.
I’m happy to have a house near the sea. It is rather far from London and I usually drive there for
three hours. It’s an old house, about 100 years old, and it’s very small but very clean and comfortable.
There are two bedrooms upstairs but no bathroom. The bathroom is downstairs next to the kitchen and
there is a living-room where there is a lovely old fire place. In the living-room there are eight very old
pictures - portraits of the people who lived in the house many years ago. Some of my friends are afraid of
them. They think that these dead people visit the house at night. But I don’t think so. I’m never afraid in
my house, but always happy.
There is a garden in front of the house. the garden goes down to the sea and in spring and summer
there are flowers everywhere. Behind my house there are old apple trees and every autumn I have got a
lot of nice red apples. I often give them to my friends as birthday presents. They are really great!
I live alone with my dog, Rex, but we have a lot of visitors. My city friends come to see me very
often and we have a lot of fun together. They are always welcome! Every year we celebrate Halloween
and Christmas there.
I love my house for many reasons: the garden, the flowers, the fire in the winter, but the best thing
is the sea-view from my bedroom window. I enjoy the sea.
When my holidays are over I must go back to London, so I leave my house for London. I’m never happy
to the back in London. I think that someday I will leave my work and live in my country house for all my
life.
1. a) Mary likes to go the country in summer when she is on holidays.
b) Mary bought a new house near the sea , it is only two years old.
c) Mary is a teacher and she works in a London primary school.
d) Mary hasn’t got a car and goes to her house near the sea by plane.
2. a) Mary bought a house near the sea and every week- end walks there for three hours.
b) Mary can’t drive a car.
c) There is no bathroom upstairs in Mary’s house.
d) There are ten bedrooms in Mary’s house, they are down- stairs.
3. a) There is a fireplace in Mary’s house, it is in the kitchen and Mary cooks food on fire.
b) Some Mary’s friends are afraid of the old pictures in the living- room.
c) Everyone who visits Mary’s house like the old pictures in the the living-room.
d) Mary doesn’t know what the people who lived in her house many years ago looked like.
4. a) Mary always happy her new country house.
b) There are no flowers in Mary’s garden because her house is near the sea.
c) Mary always give red apples to her friends because she doesn’t like red apples.
d) Mary’s house is rather old -100 hundred years. but the apple trees are young- Mary plented
them a year ago.
5. a) Mary has got a big family.
b) Mary is happy to see her fiends in the country house only Chrismas and Haloween.
c) There is a window in Mary’s bedroom.
d) Mary has got a pet, it’s Rex , a nice and clever cat.
6. a) Mary hasn’t got any flowers in her garden, she has got only apple - trees.
b) Mary never gose to her new house in winter.
c) Mary is always happy when she leaves her new house for London.
d) Mary would like to live in her house for all her life.
Question 5: Fill in the blank with the right word given say, tell, speak, talk.
1. I am going to .............. a few words about the recent film festival.
2. What did you ............... ?
3. What did he ............... about it ?
4. John ............. he would be waiting for us.
5. Michael ............ me to ............. in the discussion.
6. ............... lounder, I can hardly hear you.
7. He ............. much, but ............ little.
Question 6: Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown, so the meaning stays the same.
1. He never has enough money.
He always …….
2. All the other witnesses were called before Mr Nam.
Mr Nam was ….
3. You can leave only when I tell you.
Until ….
4. Minh went home before I arrived.
When …
5. I wish I could work in the evenings as I used to.
I miss …
6. Please see that you post all the letters.
Please don’t …
7. He has decided to take driving lessons.
He has decided to learn…
8. I’m not going to pay, although I know that I should.
While …
9. Ann felt ill, but insisted on going to work.
Despite…
10. John has done well in English, but not so well in Maths.
While …
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Question1: ( 15 points)
1. has worked / is having 6. had known
2. have been / were invented 7. would tell / like
3. was found / being entered 8. won’t be raining / leaves
4. is 9. to take
5. was 10. told
Question 2: ( 10 points)
1. The old man was standing there …on... the street corner waiting …for... someone.
2. His story was …of… no interest …to…. us.
3. You must not fail to thank him …for... all he has done …for... us.
4. Today’s examinations have tired me …out... . So, I think I’ll turn …in... early tonight.
5. I don’t get …on… very well…with... him.
Question 3: ( 10 points)
1. holiday 6. bought
2. families 7. then
3. housework 8. Sunday
4. Sundays 9. free
5. one 10. is
Question 4: ( 6 points)
1. a 2. c 3. b 4. a 5. c 6. d
Question 5: ( 9 points)
1. say 2. say 3. say 4. said 5. told / speak
6. speak 7. talks / tells
Question 6: ( 10 points)
1. He’s always short of money.
2. Mr Nam was the last witness to be called.
3. Until I tell you, you must stay or you may not leave.
4. When I arrived, Minh had gone home.
5. I miss working in the evenings.
6. Please don’t forget to post all the letters.
7. He has decided to learn how to drive.
8. While I know that I should pay, I’m not going to.
9. Despite feeling ill, An insisted on going to work.
10. While John has done well in English, he has not done so well in Maths.
ENGLISH PRACTICE 56
PART II. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY
I. Complete the following sentences by choosing the correct answer among four options (A, B, C or D).
1. He's really shy _______ girl.
A. by B. at C. for D. with
2. The teacher _______ her to improve her drawing.
A. insisted B. encouraged C. made D. persisted
3. I couldn't quite ______ what they were doing because they were so far away.
A. bear out B. make out C. think out D. try out
4. The meal Mary cooked tastes_______.
A. well B. nice C. good D. worse
5. ______ at the party, we saw Ruth standing alone.
A. Arriving B. We arrived C. Arrived D. We were arriving
6. The people who______ the survey said that they had examined over 1,000 accidents.
A. gave B. proceed C. set D. conducted
7. The judge found him ______ of stealing and sent him to prison.
A. evil B. innocent C. guilty D. wicked
8. The house we have rented is______. So we will have to buy some beds, chairs, tables, etc.
A. unrestored B. unrepaired C. unfurnished D. undecorated
9. He was turned down for the job because he is ________.
A. qualified B. qualifying C. unqualified D. qualification
10. The trouble started only______ the other man came into the room.
A. when B. until C. and then D. too soon
11. _______, the disaster would not have happened.
A. Had you have obeyed the orders B. You had obeyed the orders
C. You obeyed the orders D. Had you obeyed the orders
12. _______ had booked in advance were allowed in.
A. Only who B. Only those who
C. Only who were those D. Only were those who
13. Traveling alone to a jungle is adventurous, ________.
A. if not impossible B. if it not impossible
C. when not impossible D. when it not impossible
II. Use the correct form of each word on the right to complete the numbered spaces provided
in the passage. Write your answers on your answer sheet.
III. In the following passage, some numbered lines contain a word that shouldn’t be there.
Tick (√) the sentences that are correct and write the words that shouldn’t be there in the
numbered space.
II. Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct option (marked A, B, C or D) to answer the questions.
Scientists have established that influenza viruses taken from man can cause disease in animals. In addition,
man can catch the disease from animals. In fact, a greater numbers of wild birds seem to carry the virus without
showing any evidences of illness. Some scientists conclude that a large family of influenza virus may have evolved
in the bird kingdom, a group that has been on earth 100 million years and is able to carry the virus without
contracting the disease. There is even convincing evidence to show that virus strain are transmitted from place to
place and from continent to continent by migrating birds.
It is known that two influenza viruses can recombine when both are present in an animal at the same time.
The result of such recombination is a great variety of strains containing different H and N spikes. This raises the
possibility that a human influenza virus can recombine with an influenza virus from a lower animal to produce an
entirely new spike. Research is underway to determine if that is the way major new strains come into being.
Another possibility is that two animal influenza strains may recombine in a pig, for example, to produce a new
strain which is transmitted to man.
1. According to the passage, scientists have discovered that influenza viruses ______.
A. cause ill health in wild animals B. do not always cause symptoms in birds
C. are rarely present in wild birds D. change when transmitted from animals to man
2. What is known about the influenza virus?
A. It was first found in a group of very old birds. B. All the different strains can be found in wild
birds.
C. It existed over 100 million years ago. D. It can survive in many different places.
3. According to the passage, a great variety of influenza strains can appear when______.
A. H and N spikes are produced B. animal and bird viruses are combined
C. dissimilar types of viruses recombine D. two viruses of the same type are contracted
4. New strains of viruses are transmitted to man by_______.
A. a type of wild pig B. diseased lower animals
C. a group of migrating birds D. a variety of means
5. It can be inferred from the passage that all of the following are ways of producing new strains of influenza
EXCEPT_______.
A. two influenza viruses in the same animal recombining
B. animal viruses recombining with human viruses
C. two animal viruses recombining
D. two animal viruses recombining in a human
III. Read the passage and choose the best answer from the four options marked A, B, C or D in the following
questions. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.
Several hundred million years ago, plants similar to modern ferns covered vast stretches of the land. Some
were as large as trees, with giant fronds bunched at the top of trunks as straight as pillars. Others were the size of
bushes and formed thickets of undergrowth. Still others lived in the shade of giant club mosses and horsetails
along the edges of swampy lagoons where giant amphibians swam.
A great number of these plants were true ferns, reproducing themselves without fruits or seeds. Others
had only the appearance of ferns. Their leaves had organs of sexual reproduction and produced seeds. Although
their “flowers” did not have corollas, these false ferns (today completely extinct) ushered in the era of flowering
plants. Traces of these floras of the earliest times have been preserved in the form of fossils. Such traces are most
commonly found in shale and sandstone rocks wedged between coal beds.
Today only tropical forests bear living proof of the ancient greatness of ferns. The species that grow there
are no longer those of the Carboniferous period, but their variety and vast numbers, and the great size of some,
remind us of the time when ferns ruled the plant kingdom.
1. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Plant reproduction B. How to locate fossils
C. An ancient form of plant life D. Tropical plant life
2. The word “Others” refers to _________.
A. plants B. pillars C. trees D. fronds
3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a characteristic of the plants described in the passage?
A. They once spread over large areas of land.
B. They varied greatly in size.
C. They coexisted with amphibians, mosses, and horsetails.
D. They clung to tree trunks and bushes for support.
4. The word “true” is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A. accurate B. genuine C. straight D. dependable
5. The author states that fossils of early plant life are usually found in rocks located between deposits of _______.
A. coal B. shale C. sandstone D. corollas
IV. Read the passage carefully then fill in the blank a suitable word.
As swimming became a popular recreation in England during the 1860s and 1870s, several (1) ______
sports developed, roughly patterned after land sports. (2) ______ them were water football (or soccer), water
rugby, water handball, and water polo, in which players rode on floating barrels, painted to look (3) ______
horses, and struck the ball with a stick.
Water rugby became most popular of these sports, but somehow the water polo name became attached to
it, and it's been attached (4) ______ since.
As played in England, the object of the sport was for a player to touch the ball, with both (5) ______, at
the goal end of the pool. The goaltender stood on the pool deck, ready to dive on any opponent who was about to
score.
Water polo quickly became a very rough sport, filled (6) ______ underwater fights away from the ball,
and it wasn't unusual for players to pass out for lack of air.
In 1877, the sport was tamed in Scotland by the addiction of goalposts. The Scots also replaced (7) ______
original small, hard rubber ball with a soccer ball and adopted (8) ______ that prohibited taking the ball under the
surface or, "tackling" a player unless he had the ball.
The Scottish game, which emphasized swimming speed, passing, and (9) ______ work, spread to England
during the early 1880s, to Hungary in 1889, to Austria and Germany in 1894, to France in 1895, and (10) ______
Belgium in 1900.
Water polo was the first team sport added to the Olympic program, in 1900.
1. He spent two hours to translate this text into English yesterday morning. ........................
2. We are going on a trip to a countryside with our classmates next month. ........................
3. Many of the peoples in my home village have lived in their village all their lives. ........................
4. First the examiner asked me what my name was, and where I come from. ........................
5. Could you send me some information about a possibly course that I can take? ........................
6. They who arrive early will get the best selection of seats. ........................
7.Fertilize farmland is one of the biggest natural resources in the Central States. ........................
8.There are many different ways of comparing the economy of one nation with those of ........................
another.
9.Drug addition has resulted of many destroyed careers and expulsions from school or ........................
college.
10. The company did not want to hire a man that his experiment was so limited. ........................
11. I have a very interested job because as a journalist I meet many people. ........................
12. My boss watches me closely and lets me know how I am doing and tells me if I am ........................
doing bad.
13. You probably have never heard of my country where I live because it’s very far of ........................
your home.
14. I would like you see some pictures of my country and I will attach them to my next ........................
report.
15. I am trying since I was at school to learn a foreign language but it was difficult for me. ........................
16. On their very first evening he told his wife he was just going out for a short walking
but it was really to buy her some flowers. ........................
17. He found a shop quickly and brought the flowers but he couldn't get back to the hotel.
18. I have eaten too many of those greasy bacon pies, and now I feel sickly. ........................
19. He was upset last Monday morning by her bad attitudes.
20. My brother is not old enough for driving a car. ........................
........................
........................
Part 5: Choose the best answer to fill in each of the gaps in the text below
There’s now increasing concern about the world's energy resources, particularly about those involving
fossil (1)_______. In less than a hundred years we shall probably (2)_____ all the present (3)_____ of oil and
gas. The world's coal (4) ____ should last longer but, once used, these can not be (5) _______.
It is important, therefore, that we should develop such (6) _____ sources of energy as solar
energy and nuclear energy as well as water and wind (7)_______ (classed as (8)_______ energy).Until these
energy (9)____ are widely used, it is important for the developed countries to reduce energy (10)_______ as
much as possible.
1. A. fuels B. powers C. forms D. energies
2. A. end B. complete C. total D. exhaust
3. A. findings B. productions C. amounts D. sources
4. A. reserves B. stores C. mines D. contents
5. A. updated B. repeated C. renewed D. produced
6. A. traditional B. alternative C. surprising D. revolutionary
7. A. force B. strength C. power D. motion
8. A. repeatable B. continual C. renewable D. continuous
9. A. goods B. supplies C. provisions D. materials
10.A. exhaustion B. destruction C. waste D. consumption
Part 6: Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word
George Washington was born on February 22nd, 1732 in Virginia. His (1)________________ were Augustine
and Mary Washington. George (2) ______________ up on a farm in Virginia. Little is (3) ____________ of his
early childhood. He attended (4) ________________ irregularly from his 7th to his 15th year. His (5)
_____________ subject was mathematics. He learned to be a surveyor of land when he grew up. He (6)
_______________ the army and was a leader during the American Revolution. He later became the first (7)
____________ of the United States.
George Washington is (8) ______________ by his people the "Father of our country". The Americans (9)
___________his birthday on Presidents' Day in February. His (10) ______________ is on the one-dollar bill.
Part 7: Read the following passage and then put a circle round the letter of the correct words to complete
each sentence which follows:
Keeping our teeth healthy
It’s very important to have healthy teeth. Good teeth help us to chew our food. They also help us to look nice.
How does a tooth go bad? The decay begins in a little crack in the enamel covering of the tooth. This happens
after germs and bits of food have collected there. Then the decay slowly spreads inside the tooth. Eventually,
poison goes into the blood, and we may feel quite ill.
How can we keep our teeth healthy? First, we ought to visit our dentist twice a year. He can fill the small holes
in our teeth before they destroy the teeth. He can examine our teeth to check that they are growing in the right
way. Unfortunately, many people wait until they have toothache before they see a dentist.
Secondly, we should brush our teeth with a toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste at least twice a day once after
breakfast and once before we go to bed. We can also use wooden toothpicks to clean between our teeth after a
meal.
Thirdly, we should eat food that is good for or teeth and our body: milk, cheese, fish, brown bread, potatoes, red
rice, raw vegetables and fresh fruit. Chocolate, sweets, biscuits and cakes are bad, especially when we eat them
between meals. They are harmful because they stick to our teeth and cause decay.
1) Good teeth help us _______.
a) be nice b) have good eyesight c) chew our food d) be important
2) When food and germs collect in a small crack, our teeth _________.
a) become hard b) begin to decay
c) send poison into the blood d) make us feel quite ill
3) A lot people visit a dentist only when __________.
a) their teeth grow properly b) they have holes in their teeth
c) they have toothache d) they have brushed their teeth
4) We ought to try to clean our teeth __________.
a) once a day b) at least twice a day
c) between meals d) before breakfast
5) We shouldn’t eat a lot of _________.
a) red rice b) fresh fruit c) fish d) chocolate
6) Sweets are harmful because they make our teeth ___________.
a) black b) ache c) bad d) cracked
Part 8 : Rewrite the following sentences, begin as shown and keep the meaning unchanged
1. The flight from Bangkok to London lasted for more than twelve hours.
It took _________________________________________________________________
2. No decision on the issue has been made yet.
Nothing ________________________________________________________________
3. It was such a boring film that she felt asleep.
The film _______________________________________________________________
4. One of my favourite pastimes is watching plays.
Going _________________________________________________________________
5. You can borrow the car but you’ve got to fill it up with petrol.
Provided_______________________________________________________________
6. It's quite pointless to complain about the situation.
There is no _____________________________________________________________
7. She spends too much money on clothing.
If ____________________________________________________________________
8. You are the worst footballer in the world.
No one________________________________________________________________
9. Susan finds it easy to make friends at her new school.
Susan has no ___________________________________________________________
10. There are a lot of vehicles on the road today.
There is _______________________________________________________________
Part 10: Use the words given to make meaningful sentences so as to complete a story
1. man/ holiday/ London/ first time
2. after/ arrive/ hotel/ he/ send/ wife/ telegram
3. in/ telegram/ he/ inform/ wife/ of/ safe/ arrival
_______________________________________________________________________
4. he/ also/ give/ her/ name/ address/ hotel
_______________________________________________________________________
5. next day/ he/ go/ sightseeing/ round/ London
_______________________________________________________________________
6. he/ satisfy/ enjoy/ visit/ much/ as/ it/ one/ most beautiful cities/ world
_______________________________________________________________________
7. he/ go/ restaurant/ have/ dinner/ after/ tour
_______________________________________________________________________
8. he/ tired/ want/ go back/ hotel/ get/ some sleep
_______________________________________________________________________
9. unfortunately/ he/ not remember/ name/ address/ hotel
_______________________________________________________________________
10. late that night/ wife/ receive/ strange/ telegram/ say/ “please/send/name/address/hotel/at once”.
_______________________________________________________________________
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Part 1: Pronunciation
1. B. stop 2. D. talent 3. B. enter 4. C. centre 5. D. pursue
6. D. large 7. A. guidance 8. D. thread 9. D. wonder 10. D. palace
Part 2: Multiple choice
1. is 2. are 3. coming 4. would have met 5. whose 6. boils
7. when 8. cut 9. was 10. didn’t 11. win 12. will feel
13. There are few 14. robbed 15. expect 16. few17. audience
18. rent 19. architect 20. change 21. C. a good22.B. eats 23. A. them all
24. C. will you25. D. have been waiting26. D. neither is he 27 B. looking
28C. How long29. A. have it cut 30. C. would rather 31. B. were
32. D. so bad a singer33. C. wouldn’t do 34. C. It’s OK 35. D. was the first bridge built36. B. Would you
mind 37. C. about 38. D. with39. B. Even though
40. B. rejected 41. A. would work42. B. having 43. C. were
44. B. decision 45. C. ge t 46. B. enjoys spending 47. B. like 48.C. such as 49. C. revised 50. C.
which
Part 3: Multiple choice (0,1 x 10 = 1,0 i m)
1. A. fuels 2. D. exhaust 3. D. sources 4. A. reserves 5. C. renewed
6. B. alternative 7. C. power 8. C. renewable 9. B. supplies 10. D. consumption
Part 4: Word formation (0,1 x 10 = 1,0 i m)
1. deafness 2. scientists3. applicants4. carefully5. succeeded
6. alive7. bleeding8. heal9. attentively10. shortages
Part 5: Error shooting (0,1 x 20 = 2,0 i m)
1. to translate 6. They 11. interested 16. walking
2. a countryside 7. Fertilize 12. bad 17. brought
3. the peoples 8. those 13. of 18. sickly
4. come 9. of 14. see 19. attitudes
5. possibly course 10. that his 15. am 20. for driving
Part 6: Gap filling (0,1 x 10 = 1,0 i m)
1. parents 2. grew 3. known 4. school 5. favorite/ best
6. joined 7. President 8. called 9. celebrate 10. picture/photo
Part 7: Rewriting (0,1 x 10 = 1,0 i m)
1. It took (me) more than twelve (/12) hours to fly from Bangkok to London.
2. Nothing (on the issue) has been decided yet.
3. The film was so boring that she felt asleep.
4. Going to the theatre is one of my favourite pastimes/ something I really enjoy doing.
5. Provided (that) you fill the car up with petrol , you can borrow it.
6. There is no point/sense/good (in) complaining about the situation.
7. If I were her, I wouldn't spend too much/ I would spend less money on clothing.
(/ If only she wouldn't spend too much/ she would spend less money on clothing).
8. No one (else) in the world plays football as/so badly as you (do).
9. Susan has no difficulty/difficulties in making friends at her new school.
10. There is a lot of/ heavy traffic in the road today.
Part 8: Sentence completing (0,1 x 10 = 1,0 i m)
1. A man was/went on holiday in London for the first time.
2. After arriving/ he (had) arrived at the hotel, he sent his wife a telegram.
3. In the telegram he informed his wife of his/the safe arrival.
4. He also gave her the name and the address of his/the hotel.
5. The next day he went sightseeing round London.
6. He was satisfied and enjoyed his visit very much as it was one of the most beautiful cities in/ of the world.
7. He went to a restaurant to have/ and had dinner after his/the tour.
8. He was tired and wanted to go back to the hotel to/ and get some sleep.
9. Unfortunately, he couldn't remember the name and (the) address of the/his hotel.
10. Late that night his wife received a strange telegram which said “Please send me thename and (the) address
of my hotel at once”.
ENGLISH PRACTICE 58
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
1. A. stopped B. ordered C. prepared D. cleaned
2. A. without B. strengthen C. clothing D. father
3. A. soap B. coat C. broad D. road
4. A. noun B. sound C. country D. count
5. A. wants B. says C. looks D. laughs
Choose the word with different stress pattern by circling the letter A, B, C, or D.
6. A. explain B. begin C. promise D. attack
7. A. listen B. worker C. symbol D. attend
8. A. certain B. result C. litter D. duty
9. A. tradition B. tendency C. confident D. century
10. A. information B. disappointed C. professional D. repetition
III. Choose the most suitable word or phrase to complete each sentence.
1. I remember my grandmother ___________ knitting for hours.
A. is sitting B. will sit C. had sat D. would sit
2. There’s __________ lot of work! Do you think you could help me?
A. such a B. so C. so a D. such
3. If it ___________ the children, the life would be so tedious.
A. were B. weren’t for C. were for D. isn’t
4. My mum wishes I ___________ my clothes everywhere in the room.
A. don’t put B. won’t put C. wouldn’t put D. hadn’t put
5. Hurry up, __________? We haven’t got all day.
A. don’t you B. have we C. do you D. won’t you
6. She played the piano beautifully ___________ she was not feeling very well.
A. even though B. despite C. but D. in spite of
7. I have been looking for this book for months and ___________ I have found it.
A. in time B. at last C. at the end D. at present
8. __________ weather! We have to cancel our picnic.
A. How terrible B. What a terrible C. How a terrible D. What terrible
9. He wants __________ sugar in his tea.
A. a little B. little C. a few D. few
10. The boy always does his homework before class ___________ by the teacher.
A. so that not to be punished B. so as to be punished
C. so as not to be punished D. in order that not to be punished
IV. Fill in the correct prepositions.
1. This house has been................. sale for months.
2. I rang him.................. accident - I was trying to ring my mother.
3. We’ve been friends for years because we have a lot................. common.
4. He described the plan to me.................... detail.
5. She is very popular..................... her classmates.
V. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Use the word given and
other words to complete each sentence. You must use between two and five words. Do not change the words
given.
1. He doesn’t drive because he’s afraid of having an accident. fear
He doesn’t ........................................................................... an accident.
2. She’s a talented dancer and a good singer as well. only
Not ......................................................... dancer but she’s also a good singer.
3. Sally behaves better than Sue. well
Sue is ................................................ Sally.
4. It was difficult for Jim to overcome his problems. difficulty
Jim ................................................................ his problems.
5. All flights were cancelled because there was a strike. due
All flights .................................................... strike.
6. “Let’s try that new Thai restaurant”, she said. trying
She .............................................................. new Thai restaurant.
7. How long ago did he move in? since
How long ................................... in?
8. I like traveling by car than by train. rather
I prefer to .................................... by train.
9. Mary hates vampire films and so does Peter. nor
Neither .......................................................... vampire films.
10. I’m not as frightened of flying as I am of ghosts! than
I’m ...................................................................... I am of flying.
VI. Read the text below. Use the word given in brackets to form a word that fits in the space. There is an
example at the beginning (0).
There can’t be many people who are (0 - aware).......unaware...... of e-mail, even if they have never
actually sent one. Although there are some (1 - similar) .................between e-mail and letters, there are also many
differences. The first is that e-mail is delivered (2 - instant) ................., so it can be a very (3 - effect) ..................
means of communication when speed is important. This speed means that e-mail is more (4 - practice) ..................
for communicating over large distances. Another difference is that e-mail tends to be (5 - relative) ...................
informal. People are much more likely to use language which they would consider (6 - suit) .................. for a
formal letter. Words spelled (7 - correct) .................. in an e-mail are less likely to be checked than in a letter.
One (8 - explain).................... for this is that an e-mail seems to be less permanent than something written on
paper. We can be sure that the future (9 - develop) .................. of e-mail will have all kinds of (10 - expect)
................... effects on the way we communicate.
VII. Read the text below and decide which answer A, B, C, or D, best fits each space.
VIII. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only one word in each space.
The book in the 21st century
How many times in the last hundred years or so have people talked of the imminent death of the book?
Films (1)................... an early threat, because they were so effective at telling stories in a visual way. Next there
was radio, (2)................. swept into the mid-twentieth century and provided such alternatives to books
(3).................. drama, documentaries, and discussions. When television arrived, many people believed that it
(4)................. finish the book off. Nowadays, (5)............... the threat by TV, the book is thought to be endangered
by computers and the Internet, and by other technological attractions (6).................. the CD and the video game,
too.
Surely there are now enough reasons (7)................. the book ought to be dead, (8)................ at least very
badly injured. If so, why does it not show proper respect for these reportedly (9)................ literate times and die
out? There is clearly more than a (10)................ answer to this question. Firstly, we have more leisure time than
we (11)................. to, and people are generally living longer, which means there is more time to do more
(including reading books). As (12)............. as this, there is the strength of the book as a tradition. We are all too
dismissive of traditions in our modern world, but they can have a very strong pull (13)............. us. Added to this,
the book is such a practical tool: it doesn’t cost too (14)................., it is usually small enough to carry around, and
it can easily (15)................ revisited. We will never go without books, because they have served us so well for so
long.
Phần VII: (7.5 điểm) - Mỗi câu đúng được 0.5 điểm:
1. B 6. D 11. C
2. C 7. B 12. C
3. A 8. B 13. B
4. C 9. A 14. A
5. A 10. D 15. B
Phần VIII: (7.5 điểm) - Mỗi câu đúng được 0.5 điểm:
1. were / posed 6. like 11. used
2. which 7. why 12. well
3. as 8. or 13. on
4. would 9. less 14. much
5. besides 10. single 15. be
1. B 2. B 3. B 4. C 5. D
ENGLISH PRACTICE 60
A. MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS:
I. PHONOLOGY
A. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest. (5ms)
1.A. orchestrate B. meadow C. enemy D. emigrate
2.A. brotherhood B. hook C. stood D. tool
3.A. kissed B. crashed C. wicked D. laughed
4.A. plague B. platform C. hatred D. erase
5.A. dead B. dense C. deaf D. real
B. Pick out the word that stressed differently from the others. (5ms)
1.A. facitious B. decaffeinated C. lobotomy D. profligate
2.A. birthstone B. income C. capacity D. decorate
3.A. vibrato B. subsidiary C. rivulet D. promulgate
4.A. negligent B. malaria C. invaluable D. forewarn
5.A. unabashed B. whirligig C. yarmulke D. billabong
1. Which of the following statements best expresses the main idea of the passage ?
A. Nine out of ten bands fail to produce a second record.
B. It is important for a band to have an intricate knowledge of how a recording company works.
C. Making personal connections will help the band in the final decisions about the promotion of their
album.
D. The main factors in a band’s success are luck and patience.
2. What is the meaning of the word “release” in the first paragraph ?
A. distribute B. pay for C. overturn D. itemize
3. The phrase “intricate” in the first paragraph could be best replaced by which of the following ?
A. short B. straightforward C. unrelated D. detailed
4. According to the passage, the initial contact between a band an a recording company is made by
________.
A. the band’s manager C. an AR representative
B. a band member D. the Publicity and Promotions department
5. The word “ reciprocate” in the first paragraph could be best replaced by which of the following ?
A. commence B. respond C. practice D. confirm
6. Which of the following words is most similar to the word “handle” in the first paragraph ?
A. touch B. control C. manipulate D. protect
7. The author mentions that a band’s success is dependent on all of the following factors EXCEPT
_______.
A. having patience.
B. making personal contacts with people in the company.
C. understanding how a record company functions.
D. playing music that sounds like music of famous bands.
8. According to the passage, the Publicity and Promotion department ___________.
A. has the final decision in producing an album.
B. handles the recording arrangements for the band
C. sends representatives to look for new talent
D. visits bars and night clubs
9. The author uses the phrase “ losing their voice” in the second paragraph to illustrate that they ____.
A. are forbidden to speak B. are unable to visit
C. have no representation D. are too shy to express their desires
10. It can be inferred from the passage that ____________.
A. the music industry is full of opportunities for young bands
B. the AR department has a very large staff
C. most bands do not fully understand how record companies operate
D. the cost of recording an album is very expensive
Passage B
My lawyer, Mr. Turner, is the only man I know who has seen a ghost. He is a quiet even-tempered man
whose life is spent in dealing with facts. He is the last person in the world to give way to fantasy. He has a wife
and two children of whom he is proud, takes a modest holiday abroad every year and spends his Sundays
gardening. He is knowledgeable about art and architecture, though he doesn’t pretend to be an expert by any
means. It is, therefore, all the more surprising that he should be so insistent about the ghost. It happened, so he
says, like this:
He was travelling from London to the North of England by train. It was a misty November evening and
the train was half empty. In fact for the first part of the journey Mr. Turner had the carriage to himself and sat
dozing over a newspaper. However at the first stop a passenger jumped in, slamming the door behind him. He
seemed out of breath as if he had been running. He was a striking looking young man with dark, bushy hair and
bright intelligent eyes. He was dressed rather oddly in a long waisted coat with silver buttons, tight trousers and
an embroidered waistcoat. Mr. Turner did not pay much attention to this because people wear all sorts of
extravagant clothes these days and he had long grown accustomed to them.
Presently, the two men got into conversation, as people do on long journeys. Mr. Turner was interested to
discover that the young man was very knowledgeable about Art – in particular portraits. His name, he said, was
Joseph Hart, and he was on his way to visit an exhibition. It seemed that he worked in a famous London Art
Gallery – a picture restorer, perhaps, thought Mr. Turner, for he seemed to know a great deal about varnishes and
paints, and even more about the subjects of certain portraits. When Mr. Turner asked his opinion of the portrait
of a famous judge by an artist he admired, his companion laughed and said: “ He’s only a reproduction – a good
one I agree but you can’t talk to a reproduction.” He spoke as though the person in the portrait was still living.
After a while the carriage go hot and steamy and Mr. Turner dropped off. He woke up just as the train was
drawing up at a function with a grinding of brakes. His companion had disappeared.
A few days later, having returned to London, Mr. Turner found himself near the Art Gallery. Moved by
some impulse, he went in and enquired for Joseph Hart. The attendant directed him to a room devoted to early
nineteenth century portraits of well – known men. There was no one in the room and Mr. Turner looked about
him. Without knowing quite how he had got there, he found himself standing in front of a full-length portrait of
a dark young man in tight trousers and an embroidered waistcoat. The eyes smiled at him with a hint of
amusement. The name-plate at the foot of the picture read: Joseph Hart, 1800-1835.
B.WRITTEN TEST
III.WORD FORMATION
A. Read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the
space in the same line. There is an example at the beginning. (10ms)
IV.ERROR CORRECTION
Read the text and look carefully at lines. Some of the lines are correct, and some have a word which should not
be there. If a line is correct, put a tick (). If a line has a word which should not be there , write the word. There
are two examples at the beginning ( 0 and 00). (10ms)
A DREAM
As I am a university student I study hard and each night when 0. ……
I will finish my studies I put away my books and put on 00. …will…
my training shoes. My sister, who lives in another town, she 1. …………….
brought them back my training shoes from Europe as a birthday 2. …………….
present. They are just right for jogging around the track.
After jogging for the first lap I push myself so harder 3. …………….
and harder for the second lap. My running style soon becomes 4. ……………..
comfortable and effective for the rest of the way. I hope
that to improve my style so that I do not feel any 5. ……………..
tightness in the leg muscles. I am really look forward much 6. ……………..
to taking part in my first University Games where I will be
representing my year. If all goes well then I can expect to 7. ……………..
achieve at a good time which will help me to be chosen for the 8. ……………..
Olympic Games. It will be a moment full of excitement feeling
for me. I plan on to continue my studies as well as my training 9. …………….
until my dream is being achieved. My free time will be limited but 10. ……………
it will be worth it in the end.
TENTS
People who love camping often think of tents as their second home. Modern tents are both lighter (1)
_____________________ more comfortable than (2) _________________________ old canvas tents which our
parents used. They are often fitted with extra space which can be used as kitchens or for storing equipment in bad
weather. Some tents are big (3) ________________________ for bicycles to be stored inside, (4)
____________________________ others will only takes a couple of rucksacks. Tents are generally classified by
the number of people they will sleep in relative comfort. They range (5) _________________ the small single –
occupant variety, to the six- person tent (6) __________________ looks like a luxury home.
How long tents last is an important issue for people who use their tents throughout the year. Modern tents
are designed to last for years, (7) __________________________ when used on a regular basis and in all
weathers. Being waterproof (8) ______________________________ also essential, so the modern tent is made
of tough, high quality fabrics and (9) _______________________ double stitching and extra reinforcements.
However, it is true that the (10) ____________________________ expensive tent, the better it will be when
compared to cheaper tents of a similar design. People who use their tent only occasionally may well find that a
lower- priced basis tent is all they need.
READING A
1.B 2.A 3.D 4.C 5.B
6.B 7.D 8.A 9.C 10.C
READING B
1.C 2.B 3.A 4.D 5.C
6.C 7.C 8.D 9.D 10.B
B.WRITTEN TEST
VERB FORMS
1. Be converted – are provided
2. Looks – has lived – has worked – should definitely interview
3. Rocked – were seen – forced – to resign
4. Has Stephen telephoned – don’t know – would stop – phoning
5. Had it not been – would not have been able – was – managed
6. Is – have been
7. Was – was blowing
8. Had been circulating – was made
9. Graduated – spent – was offered – wanted
10. Had been complaining – was not surprised – left – will she do
WORD FORMATION
A.
1.Increasingly 2. Accessible 3. Personal 4. Ownership 5. pressure
6. national 7. Addition 8. Protection 9. Undesirable 10.traditional
B.
1. revelation 2. Withdraw 3. Cure 4. Endurance 5. Reciprocal
6. notable 7. Indispensable 8. Single-minded 9. Beholder 10. Well-mannered
ERROR CORRECTION
1. She 2. Them 3. So 4. 5. That
6. much 7. 8. At 9. On 10. Being
Question 2: Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. (1, 5)
1. Jane saw her old friend while she_______________the street.
a. was crossing b. is crossing c. crossed d. crosses
2. She asked me___________________a driving license.
a. if I have b. whether I have c. if I had d. whether I have had
3. While my father was reading newspapers, my mother__________meal at 5pm. yesterday.
a. cooked b. cooks c. has cooked d. was cooking
4. The Pyramid of Cheops is one of the seven__________of the world.
a. wonders b. temples c. landmarks d. Pyramids
5. Why don’t you come _____ for dinner?
a. about b. over c. up d. upon
6. I saw him__________________the flowers in the garden.
a. be watering b. watered c. be watered d. watering
7. He used__________a football player. He had to stop__________because of an injury.
a. to be/ playing b. being/ playing c. to be/ to play d. be /playing
8 . When the teacher comes in, the class stops __________and stands up.
a. to talk b. talking c. talk d. talks
9. Paul is said________________the brightest student in the class.
a. he was b. was c. being d. to be
10. These houses ___________ 100 years ago.
a. are built b. built c. were built d. build
11. In order to keep fit, we should do exercises____________
a. regularly b. regular c. regulating d. regulation
12. The fresh air in the countryside is _____________.
a. healthful b. health c. healthy d. healthily
13. When I was a child, I _______ my ball through the window.
a. was always kicking b. always was kicking
c. was kicking always d. kicked always
14. Are you. . . . . . . . . in sports?
A. interested B. interesting C. interest D. interests
15. The question sounds . . . . . . . . .
A. difficulty B. difficult C. difficultly D. with difficulty
Question 3: Give the correct form of the words in brackets. One has done for you. (1p)
0. Her father is a farmer ( FARM)
1. You should do these exercises................. (QUICK)
2. This is the biggest .................in the city. ( BUILD)
3. We are interested in ...................English. ( LEARN)
4. He was punished for his................. ( LAZY)
5. Smoking is .................for your health. (HARM)
Question 4: Each sentence has an error.Find out the error and correct it.(1p)
Example: I’d like buy a car. to buy
1. Our new teacher likes listening to country music, and we do so. ...............
2. Spend the weekend in the countryside is wonderful. ................
3. I look forward to have the solution to the problem I have mentioned. ...............
4. Would you mind if I ask you some questions? .................
5. She decided changing her job because of low salary. ..............
Dear Jenny,
We are having a (1)..................time in Hoi An. The streets here are so narrow that cars are not allowed to enter
the center of the (2) ………………. Therefore, we have to walk. The houses are very (3) …………………. but
beautiful. However, I don’t like the way they do business. It seems that every house has a shop to sell souvenirs
and other stuffs. The people are very (4) ………………… and helpful. The food looks funny but it tastes quite
nice. I haven’t (5) …………………. anything for you. But I will buy you some little colorful lanterns.
Your friend,
Mary
Question 7: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions. (1,5p)
Vietnam’s New Year is celebrated according to the Lunar calendar. It is officially known as Tet Nguyen
Dan, or Tet. It begins between January twenty-first and February nineteen. The exact date changes from year to
year. Vietnamese people usually make preparations for the holiday several weeks beforehand. They tidy their
houses, cook special food, clean and made offerings on the family altars. On the New Year’s Eve, people sit up
to midnight to see the New Year in, and then they put on new clothes and give one another the greetings of the
season. Tet lasts ten days. The first three days are the most important. Vietnamese people believe that how
people act during those days will influence the whole year. As a result, they make every effort to avoid
arguments and smile as much as possible.
Questions:
1. What is Vietnam’s New Year known as?
……………………………………………………………………………………
2. When does the Lunar New Year begin?
.................................................................................................
3. What do Vietnamese people usually do to prepare for Tet?
……………………………………………………………………………………
4. Does Tet last three days?
……………………………………………………………………………………
5. Why are the first three days the most important?
…………………………….................................................................................
Question 8: Rewrite the following sentences beginning the words given so that the second sentence means
exactly the same as the one before it. (1p)
1. My kitchen is smaller than yours.
Your kitchen............................................................................................................
2. They will change the date of the meeting again.
The date...................................................................................................................
3. The children liked to walk in the rain.
The children enjoyed..............................................................................................
4. They have just stolen his car.
His car.....................................................................................................................
5. Peter said to me: “Can I borrow you some money?”
Peter asked me...........................................................................................................
Question 9: Write a complete text from the following sets of words and phrases.
Dear Hoa,
a. Thank you / the flowers / you send / me / while / I / in the hospital.
..................................................................................................................................................
b. They / beautiful / and really / help / cheer me up.
..................................................................................................................................................
c. I / come / out / hospital / Monday morning.
..................................................................................................................................................
d. Now / I / be / bored.
..................................................................................................................................................
e. you / come over / my place / the weekend?
..................................................................................................................................................
f. I / phone you / Friday afternoon.
..................................................................................................................................................
Your friend,
Mai.
KEYS
Question 1: 0,1p * 5 = 0,5p
1D 2A 3D 4B 5B
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
a c d a b d a b d c a c a a b
Question 3: 0,2p * 5 = 1p
1. quickly 3. learning
2. building 4. harmful 5. laziness
Question 4: 0,2p * 5 = 1p
1. we do so → so do we
2. Spend → Spending
3. to have → to having
4. ask → asked
5. changing → to change
Question 5: 0,2p * 5 = 1p
Question 6: 0,2p * 5 = 1p
1. wonderful 2. town
3. old 4. friendly 5. bought
1. Your kitchen is bigger than mine (Your kitchen is not so small as mine)
2. The date of the meeting will be changed.
3. The children enjoyed walking in the rain.
4. His car has just been stolen
5. Peter asked me if he could borrow me some money.
Question 9: 1,5p
a. Thank you very much for the flowers you sent me while I was in the hospital.(0,3p)
b. They were beautiful and really me helped to cheer me up.(0,3p)
c. I came out of the hospital on Monday morning.(0,3p)
d. Now I am very bored.(0.1p)
e.Will you come over to my place on the weekend?(0,3p)
f. I will phone you on Friday afternoon.(0,2p)
Your friend,
Mai.
ENGLISH PRACTICE 62
Question I/ Choose the most suitable word or phrase .(2.5p)
Your answer:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Question II/ Give correct form of the verbs in the brackets (2.5p)
Tom Smith has musical talent, but he 1.(be) a very lazy boy. He always 2.(get) up late, and he is seldom
on time for school. When he 3.(know) that he 4.(have) to work hard in school on a certain day, he 5.(stay) at
home. If Tom 6.(be) wise, he 7. (not try) so hard to avoid all the problems of his youth. He often says that he
8.(wish) he had been born rich or he 9.(complain) that if his greatgrandfather hadn’t been unlucky, his family 10.
(be) rich now.
Your answer:
Question III/ Each line of the following passage contains one error. Find and correct it (2.5p)
Tet holiday is celebrating on the first day of the Lunar New Year . 0/ celebrated
Some weeks after the New Year the Vietnamese clean their house 1/ ……………
and paint their walls. New clothes are buyed for the occasion. One or 2/ ……………
two days before the festival, people make Banh Chung, who is the 3/ …………….
traditional cake, and others goodies. On the New Year’s Ever, the 4/ ……………
whole family gets together for a reunion dinner. Every members of 5/ ……………
the family should be present during the dinner in which much 6/ …………….
differents kinds of dishes is served. On the New Year’s morning, the 7/ …………….
young members of the family pay them respects to the elders. In 8/ ……………
return they receive lucky money wrapping in red tiny envelopes. 9/ ……………
Then people go to visit their neighborhoods friends and relatives. 10/……………
Question IV/ Fill in each blank with the correct form of the word given in capitals(2.5p)
Jeans are very popular with young people all (1)……. the world. Some people say that jeans are the “
uniform” of (2)…….. But they haven’t always been popular. The story of jeans started (3)……… two hundred
years ago. People in Genoe, Italy made pants. The cloth (4)…. in Genoa was called “Jeans”. The pants were called
“Jeans”. In 1850, a saleman (5)….California began selling pants made of cancas. His name was Levi Strauss.
(6)….they were so strong, “Levi’s pants” became (7)…… with gold miners, farmer and cowboys. Six years
(8)….., Levis began making his pants with blue cotton (9)……called denim. Soon after, factory workers in the
United States and Europe began (10) …..jeans. Young people usually didn’t wear them.
1. A. in B. on C. over D. above
2. A. youth B. young C. younger D. youngest
3. A. lots B. much C. most D. almost
4. A. make B. makes C. making D. made
5. A. in B. on C. at D. with
6. A. Although B. But C. Because D. So
7. A. famous B. popular C. good D. wonderful
8. A. late B. later C. latest D. last
9. A. cloth B. clothing C. cloths D. clothes
10. A. wear B. wearing C. wore D. worn
Your answer:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Question VII/ Write the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, begin with the
given words or phrases.(2.5p)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
B C A D A C D C B A
Phần I:
1. B 2. D 3. C 4. C 5. C
Phần II:
1. A 2. D 3. D 4. A 5. A
Phần III:
1. D 11. A 21. B 31. D 41. B
2. B 12. B 22. C 32. A 42. B
3. B 13. D 23. C 33. D 43. B
4. D 14. A 24. B 34. A 44. D
5. C 15. C 25. C 35. C 45. C
6. C 16. D 26. C 36. C 46. D
7. B 17. A 27. D 37. C 47. C
8. A 18. D 28. B 38. D 48. D
9. C 19. A 29. A 39. B 49. A
10. B 20. A 30. A 40. D 50. D
Phần IV:
1. A 6. A
2. B 7. C
3. C 8. C
4. D 9. C
5. B 10. B
Phần V:
1. C 6. D 11. D
2. C 7. B 12. D
3. D 8. B 13. B
4. A 9. C 14. C
5. A 10. C 15. D
Phần VI:
1. A 6. A
2. C 7. B
3. C 8. C
4. A 9. C
5. B 10. C
Phần VII:
1. IT 6. WELL 11. STATUS
2. ALTHOUGH/ THOUGH 7. UNCHANGED 12. TAKE
3. TAKEN 8. THOSE 13. USE
4. ON 9. CLOTHES 14. ADAPT
5. WHO/ THAT 10. BUT 15. PRESENT
Phần VIII:
1. BEHAVIORAL 6. IMMESUARABLY 11. SPOKEMAN
2. MISPLACE 7. ILL-ADVISED 12. DEPENDABLE
3. FLIGHTS 8. BREATHLESS 13. STANDBY
4. INEXHAUSTIBLE 9. PROFUNDITY 14. WRONGDOINGS
TIME-
5. INSECTICIDE(S) 10. NON-APPEARANCE 15.
COMSUMING
Phần IX:
1. You oughtn’t to have scared your little brother like that.
2. I object to people criticizing me unfairly.
3. No official decision on where to send the proceeds of the concert has been made by the the fund-
raisers.
4. She prides herself on being a good dj.
5. Only after he had a lot of research did he (begin to) write the book.
6. Ipaid all the money before collecting the goods, which was foolish.
7. Impressive as the building was/ might be, it wasn’t to my taste.
8. She has gone off the idea.
9. But for the bad weather, it would have been a superb weekend.
10. Enormous effort has been made by scientists to find a cure for this disease.
ENGLISH PRACTICE 63
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others:
1. A. eventually B. depletion C. competitive D. regretful
2. A. vacancy B. wholesale C. inflation D. stagnant
3. A. education B. bridges C. garage D. enlarge
4. A. box B. clocks C. class D. relics
5. A. church B. further C. sure D. urgent
II. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others:
1. A. possession B. property C. industry D. element
2. A. basically B. eminent C. ordinary D. maternal
3. A. shortcoming B. leopard C. kindergarten D. personify
4. A. undoubtedly B. economic C. university D. agricultural
5. A. enthusiasm B. fertilizer C. indicator D. socializing
III. Choose the correct answer to fill in the blank:
1. I don’t see any _______ in arriving early at the theater if the show doesn’t start until 9 o’clock.
A. cause B. reason C. aim D. point
2. The new manager’s office has _______ new equipment.
A. many B. a lot of C. some of D. a few
3. I don’t _______ to change my job because I like it.
A. risk B. intend C. persist D. insist
4. You thought I did wrong but the result _______ my action.
A. agreed B. approved C. proved D. justified
5. Thomas has a garden which is _______ mine.
A. double as large B. semi-larger than
C. twice as large as D. as two-time as large
6. _ “What do you think of the film we’ve watched?” _ “____________”
A. It’s a breeze! B. No kidding!
C. I’ve seen better. D. None of your business!
7. In 1870, _______, John D. Rockefeller and others created the Standard Oil Company.
A. that oil prices fluctuated B. despite fluctuating oil prices
C. but the oil prices fluctuated D. oil prices were fluctuating
8. ______ to school by bus.
A. Many a student goes B. Many the students go
C. Many of students go D. Much student goes
9. Careless driving also accounts ______ the increasing number of traffic accidents.
A. on B. into C. for D. with
10. ______ is not clear to researchers.
A. Why dinosaurs having become extinct
B. Why dinosaurs became extinct
C. Did dinosaurs become extinct
D. Dinosaurs became extinct
11. The new manager is ______ easy-going. He is always very serious about the work.
A. by no means B. by means of C. by all means D. in the mean time
12. We enjoy the hams and coffee at this _______ restaurant.
A. family-owning B. family-owned C. owning-family D. owned-family
13. I’d rather ______ to the party with my parents because there was nothing interesting there.
A. haven’t been invited B. hadn’t been invited
C. not be invited D. not have been invited
14. When the university suggested _______, the student union protested vigorously.
A. tuition be raised B. to raise tuition
C. on raising tuition D. that tuition should raise
15. ______ one after another, parallel computers perform groups of operations at the same time.
A. Conventional computers, by handling tasks
B. Since tasks being handled by conventional computers
C. Whereas conventional computers handle tasks
D. While tasks handled by conventional computers
16. She ______ him of having lied to her.
A. threatened B. blamed C. criticized D. accused
17. We have bought extra food _______ our friends stay to have dinner.
A. in case B. if C. provided D. as long as
18. Cut this cake into six _______ pieces.
A. same B. alike C. like D. equal
19. If only it _______ differently! I had hoped to be acquitted.
A. had been concluded B. were concluded
C. had concluded D. concluded
20. I was ______ in the countryside but went to school in HCMC.
A. brought up B. taken over C. made up D. put off
21. Most of _______ archaeologists know about prehistoric cultures is based on studies of material
remains.
A. these B. what C. which D. their
22. We couldn’t afford that house because it ________.
A. was over my head B. paid through the nose
C. cost an arm and a leg D. blew my own trumpet
23. ______ the Christmas shopping season begins.
A. That is after Thanksgiving B. After Thanksgiving it is
C. It is after Thanksgiving that D. It is Thanksgiving that
24. New York City is America’s largest city, ______ it is not the capital of New York State.
A. therefore B. but C. so D. however
25. He promised her an Oxford dictionary, but disappointingly he _______ on his word.
A. turned over B. stood up C. went back D. sat down
26. This young music composer is very famous _______ the most influential composer.
A. for B. to C. as D. with
27. She came ______ a lot of problems at work.
A. up with B. down with C. in for D. up against
28. They take ______ each other like two peas.
A. in B. after C. to D. for
29. Didn’t it ever ______ to them that they would be severely punished?
A. occur B. happen C. enter D. come
30. If you want to ______ weight, cut down on fat.
A. put off B. come down C. take over D. cut off
31. By the time we get out of this traffic jam, all the guests _______ home.
A. have gone B. had gone C. will go D. will have gone
32. ______ members of the class has to be responsible for his own actions.
A. Each of the B. Every C. None of D. All
33. The teacher _______ them the answer to the question.
A. explained B. said C. discussed D. told
34. We met each other at the meeting ______ coincidence.
A. by B. in C. for D. to
35. As we’ve been discussing for 2 hours without any solution, I’d like to ______ my own solution to
this problem.
A. come up B. bring down C. put forward D. take in
36. The accident resulted ______ some minor injuries.
A. to B. from C. in D. of
37. Dave, I really appreciate _______ me. But I think I could manage it myself.
A. you to help B. you helped C. your helping D. that you would help
38. One of the robbers was described by the witnesses _______ tall and about 25.
A. like B. by C. in D. as
39. I left the purse at home. Can you _______ without breakfast today, dear?
A. go B. do C. make D. live
40. One of the solutions _______ by environmentalists is to ban vehicles from the city center.
A. are suggested B. is suggested C. suggesting D. suggested
41. While the boss was away, her assistant stood ______ her and helped her solve any problems
arising.
A. up to B. in for C. up against D. out of
42. I would like to rent a house, modern, comfortable, and _______ in a quite place.
A. before all B. above all C. first of all D. after all
43. We could never get ready for the test at such short _______.
A. call B. notice C. advice D. note
44. To resist corrosion _______ for today's car to prevent havoc caused by road salts, gravel and
other materials.
A. have new coatings been developed B. new coatings developing
C. development of new coatings D. new coatings have been developed
45. Some scientists say it is essential that mankind _______ the amount of air pollution in big cities.
A. be reduced B. reduced C. reduce D. will reduce
46. She couldn’t but _____ there crying.
A. stood B. standing C. to stand D. stand
47. ______ where to find the key, the boy could not open the safe.
A. Knowing not B. Knew not C. Not knowing D. Didn’t know
48. They received _______ advice from their parents that they became successful.
A. so good B. such a good C. so good an D. such good
49. Computers are said to be _______ for the development of mankind.
A. here to stay B. neither here nor there
C. here and there D. here today, gone tomorrow
50. _ “She’s the best pianist in the school.” _ “__________”
A. That’s that. B. Never mind!
C. That’s OK! D. You can say that again.
IV. Identify the mistake in each sentence:
1. Although most known for her prose works, Maya Angelou also published several collections of
poetry.
A. most known B. her prose works C. also published D. poetry
2. Technically speaking, astronauts can be able to visit the moon and live there briefly.
A. Technically B. can be able to C. visit D. briefly
3. There are many species of birds in danger of extinction, with a large number of which, 117 in all,
found on oceanic islands.
A. There are B. extinction C. of which D. in all
4. If it is kept dry, a seed can still sprout up to forty years after their formation.
A. kept B. can still sprout C. up to D. their
5. Some snakes have hollow teeth they are called fangs that they use to poison their victims.
A. Some B. they are called C. use D. their
6. The nitrogen makes up over 78 percent of the Earth’s atmosphere, the gaseous mass surrounding
the planet.
A. The nitrogen B. over C. percent of D. surrounding
7. Why so many students graduate weak at reading and math are questions continuing to disturb
educators.
A. so many B. weak at C. are questions D.continuing
8. Although apples do not grow during the cold season, apple trees must have such season in order
to flourish.
A. Although B. during C. such season D. to flourish
9. Dentistry is a branch of medicine that developed very dramatically in the last twenty years.
A. Dentistry B. branch of C. developed D. dramatically
10. Rabbits have large front tooth, short tails, and hind legs feet adapted for running and jumping.
A. Rabbits B. tooth C. and D. running and jumping
Phần I:
1. B 2. D 3. C 4. C 5. C
Phần II:
1. A 2. D 3. D 4. A 5. A
Phần III:
1. D 11. A 21. B 31. D 41. B
2. B 12. B 22. C 32. A 42. B
3. B 13. D 23. C 33. D 43. B
4. D 14. A 24. B 34. A 44. D
5. C 15. C 25. C 35. C 45. C
6. C 16. D 26. C 36. C 46. D
7. B 17. A 27. D 37. C 47. C
8. A 18. D 28. B 38. D 48. D
9. C 19. A 29. A 39. B 49. A
10. B 20. A 30. A 40. D 50. D
Phần IV:
1. A 6. A
2. B 7. C
3. C 8. C
4. D 9. C
5. B 10. B
Phần V:
1. C 6. D 11. D
2. C 7. B 12. D
3. D 8. B 13. B
4. A 9. C 14. C
5. A 10. C 15. D
Phần VI:
1. A 6. A
2. C 7. B
3. C 8. C
4. A 9. C
5. B 10. C
Phần VII:
1. IT 6. WELL 11. STATUS
2. ALTHOUGH/ THOUGH 7. UNCHANGED 12. TAKE
3. TAKEN 8. THOSE 13. USE
4. ON 9. CLOTHES 14. ADAPT
5. WHO/ THAT 10. BUT 15. PRESENT
Phần VIII:
1. BEHAVIORAL 6. IMMESUARABLY 11. SPOKEMAN
2. MISPLACE 7. ILL-ADVISED 12. DEPENDABLE
3. FLIGHTS 8. BREATHLESS 13. STANDBY
4. INEXHAUSTIBLE 9. PROFUNDITY 14. WRONGDOINGS
TIME-
5. INSECTICIDE(S) 10. NON-APPEARANCE 15.
COMSUMING
Phần IX:
1. You oughtn’t to have scared your little brother like that.
2. I object to people criticizing me unfairly.
3. No official decision on where to send the proceeds of the concert has been made by the the fund-
raisers.
4. She prides herself on being a good dj.
5. Only after he had a lot of research did he (begin to) write the book.
6. Ipaid all the money before collecting the goods, which was foolish.
7. Impressive as the building was/ might be, it wasn’t to my taste.
8. She has gone off the idea.
9. But for the bad weather, it would have been a superb weekend.
10. Enormous effort has been made by scientists to find a cure for this disease.
ENGLISH PRACTICE 65
I. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY ( 35 points)
Part 1: Choose the best answer among A,B,C or D. (15 points)
1. My mother used to ………. research in this library when she was a student.
A. make B. do C. making D. doing
2. Let’s go to the beach this weekend, ………… ?
A shall we B. do we C. don’t we D. will we
3. I wish he ……….. that.
A. doesn’t say B. didn’t say C. hasn’t said D. hadn’t said
4. My father has gone away. He’ll be back ……… a week.
A. for B. at C. until D. in
5. Don’t do this all at once; Do it little .................... little.
A. by B. to C. from D. with
6. They are both good ............. because they type carefully.
A. typewriters B. typists C. typers D. typemen
7. We didn’t ...............to the station in time to catch the train.
A. get B. reach C. arrive D. approach
8. I don’t think that purple shirt .............. with your yellow skirt.
A. suits B. fits C. goes D. wears
9. We had to stop for gasoline at a filling ............... .
A. garage B. service C. station D. pump
10. ................ you study harder, you won’t pass the examination.
A. If B. Although C. Despite D. Unless
11. He ordered them …….. it again.
A. don’t do B. not do C. not to do D. didn’t do
12. Quite soon, the world is going to ...................... energy resources.
A. run out of B. get into C. keep up with D. come up again
13. We decided not to go camping because of the ………rain.
A. great B. strong C. heavy D. extra
14. Mary works at a supermarket. She ………. $ 5 an hour.
A. pays B. brings C. takes D. earns
15. The students have got ……….. news about their exams.
A. many B. some C. few D. a few
Part 2: Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense or form. (10 points)
1. Quang ......................................... (talk) to another student when I ................................... (see)
him today.
2. That proposal ........................................( consider) by the members right now.
3. Less than half of the cans of paint ......................................(use) up to now.
4. A: I ................................. (lose) my glasses. I can’t find them anywhere. I .................................
(look for) them for hours.
B: Don’t worry. I .................................(do) the same thing the other week but I ..........................
(find) them a few days later.
5. He is working tomorrow. If he ......................(have) a day off tomorrow, he ....................
(go) to the beach.
. Part 3: Correct the words in bold. (10 points)
Ex:: Jane did a lot of mistakes in her composition. …..made……...…
1. I’m afraid you’ve lost your test. You only got 23%. ……………………
2. Congratulations! You’ve gained first prize in the competitions! ……………………
3. I’ve asked everyone where Jane is, but none can tell me. ……………………
4. I’m a bit short of cash. Can you borrow me some until tomorrow? ……………………
5. Gills has got a good job and wins a good salary. ……………………
6. Do you mind if I make a photograph of you? ……………………
7. Our school is nearby to the town centre. ……………………
8. It’s so peaceful living in the nature away from the city. ……………………
9. I feel asleep. Do you mind if I go to bed? ……………………
10. My mother tried to avoid me from going to the club. .…………………..
.
II. READING COMPREHENSION ( 35 points)
Part 1: Use one of these words in its correct form to complete the text. (10 points)
retire, promote, redundant, interview, contract, reference,
pensioner, applicant, career, train, employment
ADVICE TO YOUNG PEOPLE ABOUT TO START WORK
In these days of high (0) unemployment, it is often difficult for young people to find a job. If they
are lucky enough to be asked to go for a(n) (1)…………………….………… , they may find that there
are at least 20 other (2) ………………………..……for the job. If a company is thinking of offering you
a job, they will ask you for at least one (3) ………………………....……from either your previous
employer or someone who knows you well. Before taking up your job, you may have to sign a (4)
…………………………. You will probably have to do some (5) ………………………… , which help
you to do the job more successfully. Once you have decided that this is your chosen
(6)…………………………, you will then have to work hard to try and get (7) …………………………,
which usually brings more responsibility and more money! If you are unlucky, you may be made
(8)…………………………, and not be able to find another job. It is also a good idea to pay some money
into a (9) …………………………scheme, which will help you to look after yourself and your family
when you are (10) …………………………. Finally, good luck!
Part 2: Read the passage below and choose the correct answer among A, B, C or D (10 points)
GREEK THEATRES
The word theatre comes from Greek and literally means seeing place. The theatre has been
popular in ancient times. People did not go to the theatre simply to see an interesting ........(1)........ for
the plays formed part of religious festivals. ........(2)........ early Greek theatres consisted of no more than
a flat space with an altar at the foot of a hillside. ........(3)........ that time, there were no........(4)........ as
there are in modern theatres, so the ........(5)........ stood or sat on the slopes of the hillside. Gradually,
special theatres were made by building large stone or wooden steps one ........(6)........ another up the
hillside. In later times, a hut was built at the far side of the acting area where it formed a background for
the actors ........(7)........ the parts of the different characters. Eventually, a ........(8)........ platform was
built so that the actors could be seen more clearly. This was the first appearance of anything ........(9)........
our modern stage. As well as these permanent theatres, there were simple wooden stages .........(10)........
around by actors wandering from one place to another. There was also a hut with curtains that served
both as background scenery and as a dressing room.
1. A. scene B. performance C. scenery D. stage
2. A. Whole B. Complete C. Full D. All
3. A. In B. For C. At D. On
4. A. chairs B. benches C. seats D. stools
5. A. watchers B. players C. viewers D. audiences
6. A. among B. between C. around D. behind
7. A. playing B. making C. doing D. being
8. A. lifted B. raised C. moved D. pulled
9. A. as B. like C. equal D. similar
10. A. carried B. held C. brought D. fetched
Part 3: Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE word
in each space. (15 points)
A POP STAR
John Lennon was (0)born in Liverpool in 1940. He was always (1).................................on music
and played in a pop group (2) ........................................ school and Art college .
John (3).................................. married to Cynthia in 1962 and they had a son
(4)............................... name was Julian. At that time, John was a member of a group
(5)................................“ The Beatles” . Many beautiful songs (6) .................................. written by John
and wherever the group went, crowds of fans gathered to see them . They (7)....................................
scream and faint when “ The Beatles” played and lots of people have their hair cut in a Beatles style.
Soon, everyone had heard (8)..................................... “The Beatles” and John was (9)..............................
richer than he had ever thought.
Having achieved world-wide success, John started to make records (10)................................. his
own after 1968 , and it was in the same year when (11).................................... marriage to Cynthia came
to an end. He had met Yoko Ono (12).......................... he married the following year. John lost weight
and grew his hair long , as can (13) ................................ seen on the covers of the records that he made
with Yoko. He set up home in the United States and had a son called Sean.
Many people considered John Lennon to be (14) ............................... most talented of all “The
Beatles”. He sang about peace and love and so when he was murdered by one of his fans, outside his
New York apartment , the whole world (15).................................... shocked . More than 50,000 fans
turned up to a ceremony in his memory. He was only forty when he died.
..............................................................................................................................................................
..............................................................................................................................................................
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KEYS
I. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (35 points)
Part 1: 15 points: one point for each correct answer
Q 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Key B A D D A B A C C D C A C D B
24. Your room is messy. Please........as much junk as possible and clean it up.
A. get rid of B. make clean up C. give out D. carry out.
25. Have you heard when the conference to select the site of the next World Auto Race will........... ?
A. hold on B. take on C. take place D. hold place.
C. Writing :
VIII. a. Rewrite each of these sentences in such way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it.
(10 points)
1. People can sometimes be disappointed when they know each other well.
- It can ................................................................
2. I’m sure she didn’t do it on purpose.
- She can’t .............................................................
3. A child can not sit for 15 minutes.
- It’s ...................................................... ?
4. What time do we have to get up in the morning ?
- Could you ......................................... ?
5. I’d like to make a phone call.
- I wonder ......................................
6. The patient recovered more rapidly than expected.
- The patient made ................................
7. My boss works better when he’s pressed for time.
- The less ............................................
8. We left quietly, so that we wouldn’t disturb the children.
- So as ............................................
9. Because time is constrained, I am not going deep into the analysis of this dimension.
- Due to ...........................................
10. I gave myself no concern about whether he will come to power or not.
- It makes no difference ..........................................
b. Rewrite each of these sentences in such way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it
using the word given. (5 points) (Do not change the word given)
1.Why are you interested in taking up a new hobby ?
- Why................................up a new hobby ? ( want )
2. “ Have you ever seen my gloves anywhere, Eric ?” asked Mrs. Noble.
- Mrs. Noble asked Eric........................her gloves anywhere. ( seen )
3. “ I will complete the workonly if you pay me $ 500 extra,” said Frank.
- “ I will ........................you pay me $ 500 extra,” said Frank. ( not )
4. Robert has not had a job for two years.
- Robert has........................for two years. ( out )
5. The thief ran right past you so I’m sure you saw his face.
- The thief ran .........................his face. ( must )
IX- (5 points)Write a passage ( about 150 words ) on the topic:
“ What can we do to protect the environment ?”
----------------------------------- The end ------------------------------------
KEYS
I. 1. off 6. against
2. to 7. in - in
3. ahead 8. of - against
4. with 9. for - long
5. at - by- of 10. in
II.
1. hadn’t rained - would have been 6. waiting - wait - come
2. overlooking 7. had been working
3. will have repaired 8. won’t be
4. has 9. to send - were
5. will be travelling / will arrive 10. to stand
III.
1. eyesight 11. specially
2. light-headed 12. unasked
3. expectancy 13. quarrelsome
4. selfishness 14. clearness / clarity
5. passers 15. consideration
6. sympathetic
7. broadcasts
8. guidelines
9. warming
10. nowadays
IV. 1. take out “are”
2. take out “Having”
3. take out “of ”
4. is because Is that because
5. try and get try to get
6. take out “for”
7. dirty enough too dirty
8. more many books many more books
9. nothing anything
10. returning to return
V.
a- 1. unfair 2. peaceful 3. idea 4. especially 5. successfully
VI. 1.B 2. B 3. C 4. D 5. D.
A B C D
1. government correspond benefit dormitory
2. unpolluted interactive inspiration communicate
3. nomination priority congratulate immediate
4. celebrate slavery opinion minimize.
QUESTION 4: Pick out the word whose underlined syllable is pronounced differently from the others
(0.5 pt)
A B C D
1. only most purpose smoke
2. chemical punishment agriculture fertilizer
A B C D
1. sunflower carnation blue-bell cauliflower
2. signature specialist inventor manager
3. liver kidney breathe stomach
4. poisonous valuable precious useful
QUESTION 6: Write the suitable form of the word in parentheses (0.5 pt)
4. The doctor gives the patient an injection to ease his pain and ___________ (anxious)
QUESTION 7: Write the correct tense and form of the verbs in parentheses (0.5 pt).
I arrived home last night and found that my house (1. flood). Someone forgot
(2. turn) off the bathroom tap, and the water has been pouring out the whole day. Before
phoning the plumber, I (3. check) to see that the electricity supply (4. turn) off, because I
didn’t want there was a fire as well as a flood.
QUESTION 8: Rewrite these sentences, beginning with the words given in such a way that
they have the same meaning as the first ones. (1 pt)
1. I asked someone to draw the plan for the living room. I had …
2. “Would you like to join a picnic?” She said to him. She invited …
3. This city had old buildings, but none can be found nowadays. There used …
A B
1. Jeans are still used by people all over the A. which was thought to be a UFO.
world nowadays. B. but he can only speak it a little.
2. The earthquake in Kobe in 1995 was so strong C. therefore students in the countryside
3. You will be able to see pictures of the Earth cannot easily get access to it
16 times a day D. although they were made many centuries ago
4. Many people told that they had seen a E. so they sat down under a tree and had a snack
plate-like device F. once your spaceship orbits around the Earth.
5. Many Vietnamese women often prefer to G. whenever they have free time
wear modern clothing at work today H. that more than 30,000 buildings were
6. Everyone felt tired and hungry damaged and 5,000 people died.
7. Mr. Parker grows maize on his farm I. because they are more convenient for them
8. My father reads and writes English J. while his wife works part-time at a grocery
very well store in a nearby town.
QUESTION 10: Fill in each numbered blank with ONE suitable word (1 pt)
The country is more beautiful than a town and pleasanter to live in. Many people think
so and go to the country for the summer holidays though they can’t live _( 1)_ all the year
around. Some have a cottage built in a village so that they can go there whenever they can find
the time.
English villages are not all alike, but _(2)_ some ways they are not different _(3)_ each
other. Almost _(4)_ village has church, the round and square tower of which can be _(5)_ for
many miles around. Surrounding the church is the churchyard, where people were buried.
The village green is a wide stretch of grass, and houses or cottages are_( 6)_ round it.
Country life is now fairly comfortable and many villages _(7)_ water brought through pipes into
each _(8)_ . Most villages are so close to some small towns that people can go there to buy
what they can’t find in the village.
QUESTION 11: Read the passage then pick out one best option for your answer (1pt)
Every four to ten years something happens to the weather system of the Earth. Everything
changes, and scientists don’t know why. The low-pressure area moves toward the east, the high-
pressure area is very weak, and the winds blow toward the east. A great pile of warm surface water
moves toward South America. People call this “El Nino“. It usually happens at Christmas time, and El
Nino is the Spanish name for the baby Jesus.
Usually the effects of El Nino are very mild. However, the one that started in 1982 was different
from the other recent ones. It had a very powerful effect on the world’s climate. It caused huge changes
in the ocean currents. It caused floods in some areas and droughts in others. There were terrible
windstorms and huge ocean waves. These waves swept houses into the sea. El Nino did billions of
dollars worth of damage. Thousands of people lost their lives and thousands of others were left
homeless.
In 1983, the winds, ocean currents, and pressure areas started to become normal again.
Meanwhile, scientists throughout the world organized research to learn more about El Nino. They are
using satellites and research boats to observe the atmosphere and the ocean. It is a very complicated
problem, but if the scientists of the world work together, they should be able to learn the causes of El
Nino. Then they will be able to predict what will happen and work to prevent a repeat of the death and
destruction of 1982-1983.
A. are known in advance by all scientists. B. are not mysterious to scientists today.
C. are still unknown to scientists nowadays D. are easy and simple to scientists today.
A. eastward B. westward
C. toward South Africa D. southward
6. The word “El Nino” is the Spanish name for the baby Jesus because...
D. have helped people to recover the damage and loss from El Nino.
B. they could predict what would happen and helped to prevent the damage and loss.
Write a short passage (about 120 to 150 words) on your plan and intention if you pass
the entrance exam into the gifted school. You can use these details as suggestions:
QUESTION 3 : Töø coù daáu troïng aâm khaùc vôùi caùc töø khaùc ( 0,5 ñ ). Moãi töø ñuùng 0,125ñ
1. B 2. D 3. A 4. C
QUESTION 4 : Töø coù vaàn gaïch chaân ñöôïc ñoïc khaùc vôùi töø khaùc ( 0,5 ñ ). Moãi töø ñuùng 0,125ñ
1. C 2. D 3. A 4. C
QUESTION 5 : Töø thuoäc chuû ñeà khaùc vôùi caùc töø khaùc ( 0,5 ñ ). Moãi töø ñuùng 0,125ñ
1. D 2. A 3. C 4. A
QUESTION 6 : Duøng töø ôû daïng thích hôïp ( 0,5 ñ ). Moãi töø ñuùng 0,125ñ
QUESTION 7 : Vieát ñoäng töø ôû thì vaø daïng thích hôïp ( 0,5 ñ ). Moãi töø ñuùng 0,125ñ
QUESTION 8 : Vieát caâu ñuùng ( 1 ñ ). Moãi caâu ñuùng 0,125ñ. Sai ngöõ phaùp khoâng cho ñieåm
QUESTION 9 : Gheùp thaønh caëp caâu coù nghóa ( 1 ñ ). Moãi caëp ñuùng 0,125ñ
1. D 2. H 3. F 4. A
5. I 6. E 7. J 8. B
QUESTION 11 : Choïn caâu traû lôøi ñuùng ( 1 ñ ). Moãi caâu ñuùng 0,125ñ
1. B 2. C 3. A 4. D
5. C 6. A 7. C 8. B
QUESTION 12 :
ENGLISH PRACTICE 68
Chọn từ có phần gạch chân phát âm khác với những từ còn lại:
One of the (31) beautiful part of Britain is the Lake District. The Lake District is situated in the north-west of England.
(32) consists of high hills, mountains and , (33) course, lakes. There are sixteen (34) in all. The largest one (35) Lake
Windermere. Every year more than fourteen million people from Britain and abroad (36) the Lake District. They go
there to enjoy the fresh air and the scenery. Some go (37) a walk in the mountains (37) sail boats on the Lakes or
simply sit admiring the magnificent vies. Unfortunately, the region is becoming the victim of its own success in
attracting (39). There are so (40) people coming to the Lake District. They threaten to destroy the peace and quiet
which many are searching for there.
41. Why did the man visit the old woman’s house?
A. He liked the old woman.
B. He knew the old woman very well.
C. The old woman was not really selfish and mea.
D. He wanted some food.
42. What did the old woman give him at first?
A. A piece of bread B. Nothing
C. A stone D. Some hot water
43. What was the stone soup made of at first?
A. A stone B. A stone, hot water and a piece of bread.
C. A stone and hot water D. Hot water
44. What was in the stone soup at the end of the story?
A. A stone and some water
B. A few potatoes and some water.
C. A few potatoes, some onions and chicken, and a stone
D. A stone, some water, a few potatoes, some onions, chicken, pepper and salt.
45. What kind of a man was he?
A. Greedy B. Foolish C. Clever D. Hard to please
Viết lại các câu sau, bắt đầu bằng từ gợi ý, giữ nguyên nghĩa của câu:
46. It takes Lan 1 hour a day to finish her homework.
→Lan spends……………………………………………………………………………………………………
47. The castle destroyed by fire last night was built over 200 years ago.
→ The castle which…………………………………………………………………………………………….
48. She had someone repaint her house last Sunday.
→ She had her………………………………………………………………………………………………….
49. The last time Tom came here was in 2000.
→ Tom hasn’t…………………………………………………………………………………………………..
50. I am not a rich businessman and I can’t afford to buy an expensive car.
→ If……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
51. How often do you milk the cows on the farm?
→ How often are……………………………………………………………………………………………….
52. Although he is intelligent, he doesn’t do well at school.
→ In spite……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
53. It is necessary for you to study English well.
→ Studying……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
54. “Do you want to join us?” Mary said to Tom.
→ Mary asked……………………………………………………………………………………………………
55. Tom’s new school is bigger than his old one.
→Tom’s old………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Chọn đáp án đúng điền vào các chỗ trống trong đoạn văn sau:
English is the (56) important in the world today. A very large (57) of people understand and use English in many (58)
of the world.
Indeed English is a very useful language. If we (59) English we can go to any place or country we like. We shall not
find it hard to (60) people understand what we want to say.
English also helps us to learn all kinds of subjects. Hundreds of books are (61) in English every day in many countries
to teach people many useful things. (62) English language has therefore helped to spread ideas and knowledge to all
the corners of the world. There is no subject that cannot be (63) in English.
As English is used so much everywhere in the world, it has helped to make the countries in the world more (64). The
leaders of the world use English to understand one another. The English language has therefore helped to spread
better understanding and friendship among countries of the world.
Lastly, a person who knows English is respected by people. It is for all these (65) that I want to learn English.
56. A. most B. mostly C. chiefly D. best
57. A. few B. deal C. amount D. number
58. A. countries B. place C. sites D. scenes
59. A. realize B. say C. speak D. tell
60. A. get B. let C. persuade D. make
61. A. published B. wrote C. print D. made
62. A. A B. An C. That D. The
63. A. recognized B. realized C. known D. taught
64. A. friend B. friendly C. friendship D. friendliness
65. A. reasons B. causes C. effects D. results
75. She has been studying English since she was six, so she speaks English fluent.
A B C D
76. Many efforts have been done to protect endangered species.
A B C D
He refused to comment before he had seen all the relevant informations.
A B C D
KEYS
Chọn từ có phần gạch chân phát âm khác với những từ còn lại:
One of the (31) beautiful part of Britain is the Lake District. The Lake District is situated in the north-west of England.
(32) consists of high hills, mountains and , (33) course, lakes. There are sixteen (34) in all. The largest one (35) Lake
Windermere. Every year more than fourteen million people from Britain and abroad (36) the Lake District. They go
there to enjoy the fresh air and the scenery. Some go (37) a walk in the mountains (38) sail boats on the Lakes or
simply sit admiring the magnificent vies. Unfortunately, the region is becoming the victim of its own success in
attracting (39). There are so (40) people coming to the Lake District. They threaten to destroy the peace and quiet
which many are searching for there.
41. Why did the man visit the old woman’s house?
A. He liked the old woman.
B. He knew the old woman very well.
C. The old woman was not really selfish and mea.
D. He wanted some food.
42. What did the old woman give him at first?
A. A piece of bread B. Nothing
C. A stone D. Some hot water
43. What was the stone soup made of at first?
A. A stone B. A stone, hot water and a piece of bread.
C. A stone and hot water D. Hot water
44. What was in the stone soup at the end of the story?
A. A stone and some water
B. A few potatoes and some water.
C. A few potatoes, some onions and chicken, and a stone
D. A stone, some water, a few potatoes, some onions, chicken, pepper and salt.
45. What kind of a man was he?
A. Greedy B. Foolish C. Clever D. Hard to please
Viết lại các câu sau, bắt đầu bằng từ gợi ý, giữ nguyên nghĩa của câu:
46. It takes Lan 1 hour a day to finish her homework.
→Lan spends 1 hour finishing her homework.
47. The castle destroyed by fire last night was built over 200 years ago.
→ The castle which was destroyed by fire last night was built over….
48. She had someone repaint her house last Sunday.
→ She had her house repaired last Sunday.
49. The last time Tom came here was in 2000.
→ Tom hasn’t come here since 2000
50. I am not a rich businessman and I can’t afford to buy an expensive car.
→ If I were a rich businessman, I could afford to buy an expensive car.
51. How often do you milk the cows on the farm?
→ How often are the cows milked on the farm?
52. Although he is intelligent, he doesn’t do well at school.
→ In spite of his intelligence, he doesn’t do well at school
53. It is necessary for you to study English well.
→ Studying English well is necessary for you.
54. “Do you want to join us?” Mary said to Tom.
→ Mary asked Tom if he wanted to join them.
55. Tom’s new school is bigger than his old one.
→Tom’s old school is smaller than his new one/school is not as big as his new one.
Chọn đáp án đúng điền vào các chỗ trống trong đoạn văn sau:
English is the (56) important in the world today. A very large (57) of people understand and use English in many (58)
of the world.
Indeed English is a very useful language. If we (59) English we can go to any place or country we like. We shall not
find it hard to (60) people understand what we want to say.
English also helps us to learn all kinds of subjects. Hundreds of books are (61) in English every day in many countries
to teach people many useful things. (62) English language has therefore helped to spread ideas and knowledge to all
the corners of the world. There is no subject that cannot be (63) in English.
As English is used so much everywhere in the world, it has helped to make the countries in the world more (64). The
leaders of the world use English to understand one another. The English language has therefore helped to spread
better understanding and friendship among countries of the world.
Lastly, a person who knows English is respected by people. It is for all these (65) that I want to learn English.
56. A. most B. mostly C. chiefly D. best
57. A. few B. deal C. amount D. number
58. A. countries B. place C. sites D. scenes
59. A. realize B. say C. speak D. tell
60. A. get B. let C. persuade D. make
61. A. published B. wrote C. print D. made
62. A. A B. An C. That D. The
63. A. recognized B. realized C. known D. taught
64. A. friend B. friendly C. friendship D. friendliness
65. A. reasons B. causes C. effects D. results
75. She has been studying English since she was six, so she speaks English fluent.
A B C D
D→ fluently
76. Many efforts have been done to protect endangered species.
A B C D
C →made
77. He refused to comment before he had seen all the relevant informations.
A B C D
D→information
ENGLISH PRACTICE 69
SECTION I: GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (7.0 PTS)
Question 1: Circle the letter next to the word or phrase which best completes each of the following sentences (2.0 pts):
1. Peter used to __________ swimming every Friday when he was a student.
2. There was such a huge _________ outside the stadium that it looked like we’d never get inside.
4. The teacher advised the children __________ and see the dentist regularly.
A. went B. going C. go D. to go
5. Carmen __________ that you are making a mistake by turning down their offer.
6. When you _________ the intersection of Fifth and Broadway, turn right.
9. I admire so many actors, it would be hard to say who my ________ one is.
“__________”
“My assistant, __________ worked for him for years, says he’s a wonderful man.”
16. They left the restaurant because there was nothing on the _________ they wanted to eat.
Question 2: Circle the letter of the word(s) that is different. (1.25 pts):
7. My exams start next week. I must r_______ my notes over the weekend.
Question 4: Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
(2.5 pts):
6. The movie star’s picture (take)____________ when he was shopping with his girlfriend.
7. She started the job last month, and she ___________ already (give) ____________ a
raise.
Question 1. Read the passage and fill in each space with ONE appropriate word from the words given
in box. Two words aren’t used (3.0 pts):
Obviously, barter can (10)___________ only in a very simple society. In an advanced society one
can’t go around carrying things in the (11)___________ that he can exchange them for the right things
he needs. So, we need something that will stand for the goods and services that we want to exchange.
That (12)___________ for the origin of money.
Question 2: Read the article and choose the correct answer.(2.5 pts):
Could you change your life in just 30 days? That’s the question documentary maker Morgan Spurlock asked when he filmed his
new TV series, 30 Days. Martin Grady reviews the first program of the series,
30 Days on the Minimum Wage*.
Spurlock, who is most famous for Supersize Me, his movie about the dangers of eating junk food, became frustrated
that few people know about poverty in America. He and his fiancée, Alex, decided to film an experiment. They’d give up
their jobs for a month and try to live on the
minimum wage. The resulting documentary, which was filmed reality-show-style using a handheld camera, contains a
powerful social message about the growing gap between the rich and poor in the US.
The couple travel to Columbus, Ohio, one of the poorest cities in the US. The only apartment that they can afford to
rent is filthy, in a dangerous area, and has no furniture. The heat doesn’t work very well, so they’re often cold. Alex begins
working as a dishwasher, while Morgan does
construction work with no safety equipment. Neither of them earns more than the minimum wage.
It’s difficult to watch Morgan and Alex struggling in such terrible conditions. A charity gives them some furniture for
free, but they have to live without reliable heat, TV, or telephone. They’re exhausted all the time and begin to argue about
money. The couple interview people in the same situation and listen to their stories. It’s difficult to imagine, but these people
have lived on the minimum wage for decades and many have children.
When Alex gets sick and Morgan badly injures his wrist, they go to a free clinic but can’t see a doctor because of long
lines. People there say that without free medical care they’d die.
After 30 days, Morgan and Alex have spent over $1,000 more than they have earned, mostly because of the medical
expenses. They are shocked. They can go back to their comfortable life in New York, but what if they couldn’t? How
would they continue to survive?
*At the time of Morgan and Alex’s experiment, minimum wage in the US was $5.15 an hour.
Example: Morgan Spurlock wanted to discover _____.
A. how life changes in 30 days ■
B. if you could change your life in 30 days ■
C. if he could live on the minimum wage
1. 30 Days on the Minimum Wage is _____.
A. a TV series ■ B. a TV documentary ■ C. a drama series
2. Supersize Me was about _____.
A. how eating too much junk food can be bad for you ■ B. poverty in the US
C. the popularity of junk food ■
3. Morgan Spurlock is _____.
A. single ■ B. married ■ C. engaged ■
I wish…………………………………………………………………………………
If possible, your………………………………….…………………………………..
Some travel.........…………………………………………………………………….
It took .........................................................................................................................
Question 2. Build the sentences from the given cues. You can make any changes and additions if any necessary. (3.5 pts)
Example: I/ be / teacher/.
I am a teacher.
………………………………………………………………………………………
2. I/ use/ walk/ past/ temple/ on/ way/ primary school/ when/ little boy/.
………………………………………………………………………………………
3. It/ very difficult/ Vietnamese students/ study/ abroad/.
………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………
5. After/ finish/ degree/ English,/ she/ went on/ study/ Law/ Harvard university/.
………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………
7. They/ spend/ all day/ practise/ song/ they/ sing/ Lan’s next birthday/.
………………………………………………………………………………………
KEYS
SECTION I: (7 đ)
1B; 2D; 3D; 4D; 5B; 6B; 7B; 8B; 9D; 10A
1B; 2A; 3C; 4C; 5B; 6B; 7C; 8B; 9C; 10B
Some travel agents sell/ offer/ have cheaper tickets/ make cheaper tickets available.
Question 2: (7 câu x 0,5đ). Mỗi câu được tính bằng 2 lần các câu khác. Nếu sai một lỗi chính tả hoặc
thiếu một thành tố không quan trọng trong mỗi câu thì đạt 0,25 đ. Sai Thì hoặc 2 lỗi trở lên thì không cho
điểm.
Nam and Mary have been pen pals for over four years.
2. I/ use/ walk/ past/ temple/ on/ way/ primary school/ when / little boy/.
I used to walk past this/the temple on my/the way to primary school when I was a little boy.
The/ A new stadium is going to/ will be built in this area next month.
5. After/ finish/ degree/ English,/ she/ went on/ study/ Law/ Harvard university/.
After finishing a/the/her degree in English, she went on studying Law at Harvard university.
The book (which) you read last night was written by Charles Dickens.
7. They/ spend/ all day/ practise/ song/ they/ sing/ Lan’s next birthday/.
They spent all day practising the song which they will sing on Lan’s next birthday.
ENGLISH PRACTICE 70
SECTION I: GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (7.0 PTS)
Question 1: Choose the one whose underlined part is incorrect. (2.0 pts):
A B C D
5. The most common languages after English in Australia are Chinese, Italy, Greek,
A B C D
A B C D
13. Each of student should write the lesson carefully.
A B C D
14. If he does a mistake, will he feel sorry for it?
A B C D
15. There were interesting news on the radio this morning about the earthquake in Japan. A
B C D
16. Many experts group the language of the world into nine major language families.
A B C D
Question 2: Unscramble the letters to make suitable adjectives describing personality to complete the
sentences. 0 is an example. (1.25 pts):
1. Sue is so _______________ (ventouadurs). She’s planning to travel around the world on her own.
4. Tom is very _______________ (recavtie). He can paint, he can play the piano, and now he’s learning
the violin.
5. Don’t be so _______________ (ssyob)! I can decide for myself what I want to do.
6. She was very _______________ (oipslt) when she was a child. Her parents gave her everything she
wanted.
9. Sally is a very _______________(lderaxe) person. She never seems to worry about anything.
Question 3: Five of these sentences are wrong. Put a tick () next to the ones that are right and correct
the ones that are wrong. 0 and 00 are examples. (1.25 pts):
0. I always go to work by bus.
3. The Internet has increasingly developed and become part of our life. ...........................
6. I think it would be better if we use banana leaves instead of plastic bags to wrap food.
..............................
7. My car is in the garage, so I’m going to work by bus this morning. .............................
Question 4: Finish each of the following sentences with one suitable preposition. (2.5 pts).
2. Although I practise quite a lot, I never seem to win very often _______ tennis.
5. There has been a sharp increase _______ house prices in recent months.
7. Could you come back in half an hour? Mr. Baston’s _______ lunch at the moment.
9. She intended to post my letter, but she forgot all _______ it.
10. After the war, several people were tried for crimes _______ humanity.
The (0) original Olympic Games began in Ancient Greece in 776 BC ORIGIN
in
Olympia. The Games were very popular and were held (1)_____________ REGULAR
every four years until AD 393 when they were stopped by the Roman
Emperor. The (2)____________ games were started again in Athens in 1896. MODERNIZE
The Games have become the World’s most important international athletics
(3) _______________, in which the best athletes spend years training in COMPETE
(4)________________ for this great event. Sports range from basketball to PREPARE
horse riding. Perhaps the most (5)________________ track and field event is CHALLENGE
the decathlon. Athletes take part in ten (6)_______________ running, jumping DIFFER
and throwing events.
Almost every nation sends a team to the Olympic Games and one of the
ideas is that the Games encourage (7)_______________ between countries. FRIEND
(8)________________ sports lovers travel thousands of miles to watch the DEDICATE
Games and most (9)______________ athletes want the chance of winning an AMBITION
Olympic medal. Such an (10)___________ can make them known throughout ACHIEVE
the world.
Question 2: Read the passage below and select the best answer. (2.5 pts)
HUNGRY POP STARS
Valerie Jones runs a company called Peanuts whose job is to look after pop stars and pop
groups when they go on tour. She is the person who feeds the stars and she’s been doing it for the past
ten years.
When the stars are playing at a festival, Valerie may have to cook for up to a thousand people
which includes all the crew and the people who work backstage. She erects a marquee-a huge tent-and
the food is served buffet style from a central serving area. She has to cater for different tastes, so there
are normally four or more choices of menu. She also has to look after people who may be on special
diet or some singers don’t eat dairy food before a concert.
She drives an enormous truck full of kitchen equipment and hires at least three walk-in
refrigerators, a dishwashing unit and portable cabins which act as storerooms and office.
All the bands have to queue up to be served and everyone has to have a meal ticket. The stars
are usually more relaxed when they are eating as no one is bothering them for autographs, although
Valerie says that sometimes the security men and the stars’ managers are more trouble than the stars
themselves.
There are certain things which she always has to keep in stock like herbal teas and her own
particular mixture of honey, lemon and ginger which singers like to keep in flasks on stage with them
when they are singing. Years ago bands used to drink quite a lot of alcohol, but these days they’re much
healthier. Most bands drink fresh fruit juice and prefer to eat salads.
A lot of people in the bands are quite young and they’re not used to very expensive food, so
Valerie prepares plain food unless a band sends her a “rider”. This is a list of special requirements. When
people are tired, unwell or homesick they like to have familiar” comfort” food so she keeps a stock of
people’s requirements just in case. As a result of all this Valerie says she has become an expert shopper
and in less than an hour in a supermarket she can spend £1000.
A lot of bands won’t eat before a concert because they’re too nervous, so Valerie and her staff
can end up working very long hours as they have to be around to provide what people want at two or
three in the morning. One thing Valerie has noticed is that the more mad a band is on stage, the more
normal they are when they are off it. She says she is amazed at the change in behaviour. A really wild
singer can turn out to be really quiet and polite off stage.
3. The singers are less nervous when they are eating because
A. their security men are with them B. there are no fans hanging around
C. their managers fuss over them D. the bands enjoy eating together.
4. Why does Valerie have to keep a supply of certain drinks?
A. the bands really rely on a special recipe B. the bands like to drink alcohol
C. the bands prefer herbal tea to coffee D. the bands take fruit juice on stage
5. What do most bands like best to eat?
Dear Kiet,
……………......…………………………………………………………………….
…………..………………………………………………………………………….
3. I/ be sorry/ I/ not write / for/ long time/ but I/ be/ very busy/.
…………..………………………………………………………………………….
…………..………………………………………………………………………….
…………..………………………………………………………………………….
…………..………………………………………………………………………….
…………..………………………………………………………………………….
Love, Thuy
Question 2. Use the word given in bold in brackets to finish the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to
the first one. Don’t change the forms of the given words (2.0 pts):
My brother ………………....……………………………………………………….
I met... ………………………………………………………………………………
We could ..………………………………………………………………………….
We……………………………………………………………………..……………
6. Three hundred students entered the swimming competition last year. (part)
I found…………………………………………………………………………….
Question 3: Tet holiday is coming. What are you planning to do during Tet holiday? Write a
paragraph using 100 or 120 words. (2.0 pts):
........................................................................................................................................
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........................................................................................................................................
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KEYS
SECTION I: (7 đ)
1. for 2. at 3. of 4. for 5. in
1D; 2C; 3B; 4A; 5D; 6C; 7B; 8A; 9B; 10A.
SECTION III: (6 đ)
1. Thank you very much for your letter which arrived a few days ago.
3. I am sorry I have not written for a long time but I have been very busy.
6. Three hundred students entered the swimming competition last year. (part)
Three hundred students took part in the swimming competition last year.
7. My sister doesn’t like computer games very much. (keen)
My sister isn't very keen on computer games.
8. I was really bored by the film last night. (boring)
Question 3: 2.0 đ (Có thể quy đổi thành 8 câu x 0,25 đ):
Giám khảo có thể quy đổi số điểm đạt được thành số câu 0,25 đ để dễ cộng với các phần khác.
Tổ chấm thống nhất điểm thành phần của bài luận theo những điểm đề nghị sau:
- Organization: (Bố cục bài luận rõ ràng, đầy đủ 3 phần: mở bài, thân bài, kết luận) (0,25đ)
- Discourse: (Thể hiện khả năng viết mạch lạc, chặt chẽ; nối kết câu, chuyển mạch tốt) (0,5đ)
- Sentence structure (morphology, vocabulary, spelling): Cấu trúc câu, ngữ pháp, từ vựng; câu linh
hoạt (đơn, phức..) (0,5đ)
- Ideas: (Ý hay, phong phú, biểu đạt nội dung liên quan chặt chẽ với chủ đề của đề thi) (0,5đ)
- Length: (Đảm bảo đủ số lượng từ qui định: không quá dài hoặc quá ngắn. (0,25đ)
ENGLISH PRACTICE 71
A. PHONETICS (10p)
Question 1: Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from those of the other
words. Write your answers in the numbered blanks provided below (5p)
1. A. random B. canal C. many D. explanatory
2. A. good B. moon C. food D. balloon
3. A. provide B. product C. production D. procedure
4. A. kite B. bite C. Christian D. Christ
5. A. voltage B. voyage C. massage D. dosage
Answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Question 2: Choose the word whose stress pattern is differently from those of the other words. Write
your answers in the numbered blanks provided below (5p)
1. A. argumentative B. psychological
C. contributory D. hypersensitive
2. A. atomic B. brilliant
C. determined D. ambitious
3. A. trigonometry B. explanatory
C. immediately D. democracy
4. A. photograph B. payroll
C. accent D. regretful
5. A. majority B. ceremony
C. astronomy D. investiture
B. GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY (20p)
Question 3: Give the correct tense/ form of the verbs in the brackets. Write your answers in the
numbered blanks provided below (10p)
1. It’s time we (go). If we (not leave) now, we (miss) the train.
2. I know I (not write) to you before, but I (be) so busy recently that I (not have) time for writing letters.
I (telephone) you instead, but I (forget) your number.
3. Why didn’t you tell me you could lend me the money? I (not borrow) it from the bank.
4. He is walking (hurry) to the place where his ex-wife, a famous naturalist now (lie) (bury) among the
animals she (love) so much.
5. We will see Alice at the corner, she (wait) for us when we (arrive).
6. He resents (be) (tell) what (do).
7. Her mother (go) abroad last month, so it (not be) her you see at the theater last Sunday.
Question 4: The passage below contains 10 errors. IDENTIFY and CORRECT them. (0) has been
done as an example. Write your answers in the numbered blanks below (5p)
After an absence in thirty years, I decided visiting my old school again. I had expected to find changes,
but no a completely different building. As I walked up the school drive, I wondered for a moment if I had
come to the right address. The grimy, red brick fortress with their tall windows that had looked up grimly
on the playground and playing fields had swept away. In its place stood a bright, modern block risen from
the ground on great concrete stilts. A huge expanse of glass extending across the face of the building, and
in front, there was a well-kept lawn where previous there had been untidy gravel yard.
Answers: 0. in → of
1. ................ 2. .................. 3. ................. 4. .................. 5. ..................
-->............... --> ................. --> ............... -->................. --> ................
6. ................ 7. ................. 8. ................ 9. .................. 10. ................
-->............... -->................ -->................ -->.................. -->.................
Question 5: Fill in each blank with a suitable PREPOSITION or PARTICLE. Write your answers in
the numbered blanks provided below the passage. (5p)
1. We’re all very obliged …………… you
2. When the wound has healed ....... you can remove the plaster.
3. Without a fridge, fresh food will go ...... very quickly.
4. I’m faithful …………… my principle.
5. I haven’t heard ........ Mandy since she wrote in July.
6. This service is free …………… charge.
7. They went ahead contrary ……………… my advice.
8. The weather was fine, and everyone was making ..... .. the coast.
9.We’re going ....... Tom’s car tomorrow.
10. Have a card................your sleeve
C. READING (20p)
Question 6: Read the following passage and choose the best answer. Write your answers in the
numbered blanks provided below the passage. (10p)
In addition to the great ridges and volcanic chains, the oceans conceal another form of undersea
mountains: the strange guyot, or flat-topped seamount. No marine geologist even suspected the existence
of these isolated mountains until they were discovered by geologist Harry H. Hess in 1946. He was
serving at the time as naval officer on a ship equipped with a fathometer. Hess named these truncated
peaks for the nineteenth-century Swiss-born geologist Arnold Guyot, who had served on the faculty of
Princeton University for thirty years. Since then, hundreds of guyots have been discovered in every ocean
but the Arctic. Like offshore canyons, guyots present a challenge to oceanographic theory. They are
believed to be extinct volcanoes.Their flat tops indicate that they once stood above or just below the
surface, where the action of waves leveled off their peaks. Yet today, by definition, their summits are at
least 600 feet below the surface, and some are as deep as 8,200 feet. Most lie between 3,200 feet and
6,500 feet. Their tops are not really flat but slope upward to a low pinnacle at the center. Dredging from
the tops of guyots has recovered basalt and coral rubble, and that would be expected from the eroded
tops of what were once islands. Some of this material is over 80 million years old. Geologists think the
drowning of the guyots involved two processes: The great weight of the volcanic mountains depressed
the sea floor beneath them, and the level of the sea rose a number of times, especially when the last Ice
Age ended, some 8,000 to 11.000 years ago.
1. What is the author's main purpose in writing this passage?
A. To trace the career of Arnold Guyot.
B. To describe feature of the undersea world.
C. To present the results of recent geologic research.
D. To discuss underwater ridges and volcano chains
2. The word “conceal” is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A. Contain B. Erode C. Hide D. Create
3. The passage implies that guyots were first detected by means of ...
A. a fathometer B. computer analysic
C. a deep-sea diving expedition D. research submarines
4. The author indicates that Arnold Guyot
A. was Harry Hess's instructor B. invented the fathometer
C. named the guyed after himself D. taught at Princeton University
5. What does the passage sav about the Arctic Ocean?
A. The first guyot was discovered there.
B. No guyots have ever been found there.
C. There are more guyots there than in any other ocean.
D. It is impossible that guyots were ever formed there.
6. The author states that offshore canyons and guyots have which of the following characteristics in
common?
A. Both are found on the ocean floor near continental shelves.
B. Both present oceanographers with a mystery.
C. Both were formed by volcanic activity.
D. Both were, at one time, above the surface of the sea.
7. According to the passage, most guyots are found at a depth of ...
A. less than 600 feet. B. between 600 and 3,200 feet.
C. between 3,200 and 6,500 feet D. more than 8,200 feet
8. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “rubble”?
A. Fragments B. Mixture C. Columns D. Core
9. According to the passage, which of the following two processes were involved in the submersion of
guyots?
A. Erosion and volcanic activity.
B. The sinking of the sea floor and the rising of sea level.
C. Mountain building and the action of ocean currents
D. High tides and earthquakes
10. According to the passage, when did sea level significantly rise?
A. In 1946 B. In the nineteenth century
C. From 8,000 to 11,000 years D. 80 million years ago
Question 7: Read the following passage and choose the best answer. Write your answers in the
numbered blanks provided below the passage. (10p)
As Christmas evolved in the United States, new customs were adopted and many old ones were
reworked. The legend of Santa Claus, for example, had origins in Europe and was brought by Dutch
settlers to New York in the early 18th century. Traditionally, Santa Claus - from the Dutch Sinter Klaas -
was depicted as a tall, dignified, religious figure riding a white horse through the air. Known as Saint
Nicholas in Germany, he was usually accompanied by Black Peter, an elf who punished disobedient
children. In North America he eventually developed into a fat, jolly old gentleman who had neither the
religious attributes of Saint Nicholas nor the strict disciplinarian character of Black Peter.
Santa’s transformation began in 1823, when a New York newspaper published the poem A Visit
from Saint Nicholas, which Clement Clark Moore had written to amuse his daughter. The poem
introduced many Americans to the story of a kindly saint who flew over housetops in a reindeer-drawn
sleigh. Portraits and drawings of Santa Claus by American illustrator Thomas Nast further strengthened
the legend during the second half of the 19th century. Living at the North Pole and assisted by elves, the
modern Santa produced and delivered toys to all good children. By the late 19th century he had become
such a prominent figure of American folklore that in 1897, when Virginia O’Hanlon wrote to the New
York Sun newspaper asking if Santa was real, she received a direct answer: “Yes, Virginia, there is a
Santa Claus”.
1. Who brought the legend of Santa Claus to the USA according to the passage?
A. Sinter Klaas B. Saint Nicholas
C. A German D. Dutch settlers
2. Santa Claus was traditionally described as a ..........
A. tall man who could walk through the air.
B. fat, jolly, old man.
C. religious figure.
D. fat man riding a white horse.
3. Santa Claus in North America was depicted as ...
A. a man with the strict disciplinarian character of Black Peter.
B. a good old man with less religious character.
C. one with religious attributes of Saint Nicholas.
D. a jolly man on horseback.
4. Who was Black Peter?
A. an elf accompanying Saint Nicholas.
C. one of the disobedient children.
B. an elf who rode a white horse.
D. a popular traditional figure.
5. What word is closest in meaning to “attributes”?
A. symbols of a person C. effects
B. natural qualities D. outer appearance
6. Where did the legend of Santa Claus come from?
A. the North Pole B. Europe
C. North America D. the City of New York
7. 1823 was mentioned as a year when ...
A. Clement Clark Moore wrote his first poem.
B. Clement Clark Moore’s poem made him popular.
C. Saint Nicholas visited New York.
D. the image of Santa Claus was transformed.
8. According to Clement Clark Moore’s poem,
A. Santa Claus had nothing different in appearance from the traditional one.
B. Santa Claus had wings and could fly.
C. Santa Claus liked poetry.
D. Santa Claus was a kindly saint who flew over housetops in a sleigh.
9. The answer “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus” is an illustration for the fact that...
A. the New York Sun was popular with children.
B. Santa Claus was a prominent figure at that time.
C. newspapers are unreliable.
D. Virginia O’Hanlon was a reader of the New York Sun.
10. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A.Santa Claus was an imaginary old man created by artists based on traditional figures.
B. Living in the North Pole, Santa Claus visited children at Christmas.
C. Santa Claus was a real figure living in northern America.
D. Santa Claus was a story based on Saint Nicholas and Black Peter.
D. USE OF ENGLISH (20p)
Question 8: Choose the word that best fits each of the blanks in the following passage. Write your
answers in the numbered blanks provided below the passage. (0) has been done as an example. (5p)
Vietnamese generally shake hands when greeting and parting. Using both hands shows respect as
does a (1) _____ bow of the head. In rural areas, elderly people do not extend their hand are greeted with
a bow. Women are more (2) _____ to bow the head than to shake hands. Vietnamese names begin with
the family name and are (3) _____ by a given name. For example, in the name Nguyen Van Due, Nguyen
is the family name. People address (4) _____ by their given names, but add a title that indicates their
perceived (5) _______ to the other person. These titles are family related rather than professional. Among
colleagues, for example, the (6) _____ of the two might combine the given name with the title of Anh
("Older Brother"). A(n) (7)_____ greeting combined with the given name and title is Xin chao ("Hello.").
Classifiers for gender and familiarity are also combined with the greeting. In formal meetings, business
cards are sometimes (8) _____ on greeting.
Vietnamese people have a strong (9) _____ of hospitality and feel embarrassed if they cannot
show their guests full respect by preparing for their arrival. Therefore, it (10) _____ to visit someone
without having been invited. Gifts are not required, but are appreciated. Flowers, incense, or tea may be
proper gifts for the hosts. Hosts also appreciate a small gift for their children or elderly parents.
0 A. put B. shake C. clap D. applaud
1. A. light B. slight C. lightly D. lighted
2. A. possible B. capable C. probable D. likely
3. A. continued B. chased C. followed D. taken
4. A. each one B. one other C. the other one D. one another
5. A. relation B. relationship C. relations D. relatives
6. A. younger B. most young C. youngest D. young
7. A. easy B. basic C. fundamentally D. elementary
8. A. changed B. transferred C. reversed D. exchanged
9. A. sense B. sensation C. sensitivity D. sensible
10 A. inactive B. inaccurate C. inappropriate D. inexact
.
Question 9: Fill each blank with ONE suitable word. Write your answers in the numbered blanks
provided below the passage. (0) has been done as an example. (10p)
Cell Phones
Cell phones have been popular in Japan (0. since) the early 1990s, but it was (1.)____ until 1999
that their use really took off. The age of cell phones has emerged, but with it come problems.
Cell phones are used on buses and trains, in restaurants, and in all areas of (2.)_____. They cause
problems when they (3.)_____ during meetings, concerts, weddings, or even funerals. What's more,
people speak loudly in public, and students read and text messages during lessons. (4.) ______ seriously,
when a cell phone is used near a person (5.)_____ a pacemaker to fegulate his heartbeat, its radio waves
may interfere with the functioning of the pacemaker.
Now, something is being done to solve these (6.)_______. In many places, new technology is
being used to block cell phone calls. Airline (7.) ______ are requested to stop using cell phones while on
board. Concert halls ask their audience to switch their phones to the (8.)______ mode. However, phone
users fear that if they do not (9.) ______ their phones, they will lose valuable business opportunities.
That's why many do not (10.)_____ off their phones even when they are asked to.
Question 10: Write the correct FORM of each bracketed word. Write your answers in the numbered
spaces provided below. (5p)
1. Those (theatre) group has never lost its appeal.
2. Dolphins, (mammal) species, sometimes jump above the surface of the water.
3. The situation is so (chaos) in some countries now that it is difficult to see any solution.
4. He’s the most (please), ill-mannered person I’ve ever met.
5. Good friends can enrich the quality of our lives (measure).
6. This famous singer had two (enter) in the Guinness Book of World Records.
7. Beauty is in the eye of the (hold).
8. Computers are now considered (dispense) in the business world.
9. Due to (electric) the difference between urban life and rural life is more and more reduced.
10. A doctor may prescribe (biotic) if the patient has an infection.
E. WRITING (30p)
Question 11: (10p)
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed
before it (5p).
1. Someone stole the old lady’s handbag.
The old lady was ........................................................................................
2. A true story forms the basis of Mary’s new novel.
Mary’s new novel .........................................................................................
3. If you have completed your test, you can go home.
Get ..............................................................................................................
4. Absolute secrecy was crucial to the success of the mission.
Without .......................................................................................................
5. Something must be done to solve this problem.
Urgent .......................................................................................... ................
II. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar its possible in meaning to
the original sentence. Use the word given and other words as necessary. Do not change the form of
the given word (5p).
1. The job received over a hundred applications. (APPLIED)
.......................................................................................................................
2. Alan prides himself on his punctuality. (TAKES)
.......................................................................................................................
3. Many people attended this year’s festival. (TURNOUT)
.......................................................................................................................
4. He is becoming quite famous as an interviewer. (NAME)
.......................................................................................................................
5. The whole team was in a happy mood. (SPIRITS)
.......................................................................................................................
Question 12: Writing a paragraph (20p)
Writing a paragraph about the advantages or disadvantages of hi-tech in our life. You should write at
least 120 words.
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A. PHONETICS (10p)
Question 1: Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently
from those of the other words. (5p)
1 1. C 2.A 3.B 4.C 5.C
Question 2: Choose the word whose stress pattern is differently from those of the
other words. (5p)
1.C 2.B 3.A 4.D 5.B
B. GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY (20p)
Question 3: Give the correct tense/ form of the verbs in the brackets (10p)
1. went - don’t leave; will miss
2. shouldn’t/ oughtn’t have written - have been - haven’t had –
- should/would have telephoned - have forgot(ten)
2
3. needn’t have borrowed
4. hurrying – lies - buried - loved
5. will be waiting - arrive
6. being - told - to do
7. went – can’t/ couldn’t have been
Question 4: The passage below contains 10 errors. IDENTIFY and CORRECT
them. Write your answers in the space. (0) has been done as an example. (5p)
1. visiting -->to visit 2. no --> not 3. right address -->the right address
4. their --> its 5. up --> down 6. had --> had been
3 7. risen --> raised 8.extending --> extended
9. previous -->prevuosly 10. untidy gravel yard --> an untidy gravel yard
Question 5: Fill in each blank with a suitable PREPOSITION or PARTICLE.
Write your answers in the numbered blanks below. (5p)
1. to 2. over 3. off 4. to 5. from 6. of 7. to 8. for 9. in 10. up
C. READING (20p)
Question 6: Read the following passage and choose the best answer. Write your
answers in the numbered blanks provided below the passage. (10p)
4 1.B 2.C 3.A 4.D 5.B 6.B 7.C 8.A 9.B 10.C
Question 7: Read the following passage and choose the best answer. Write your
answers in the numbered blanks provided below the passage. (10p)
1. D 2.C 3. B 4.A 5. A 6.B 7.D 8.D 9. B 10. A
D. USE OF ENGLISH (20p)
Question 8: Choose the word that best fits each of the blanks in the following
5
passage. (0) has been done as an example. (5p)
1. B 2.D 3.C 4.D 5.B 6.A 7.B 8.D 9.A 10.C
Question 9: Fill each blank with ONE suitable word. Write your answers in the
numbered blanks provided below the passage. (10p)
1. not 2. life 3. ring 4. More 5.using
6. problems 7. passengers 8. silent 9. answer 10. turn/switch
Question 10: Write the correct FORM of each bracketed word in the numbered
spaces provided in the column on the right. (5p)
1. theatrical 2. mammalian 3. chaotic 4. unpleasant 5.
immeasurably 6. entries 7. beholder 8. indispensable
9. electrification 10. antibiotics
E. WRITING (30p)
Question 11: (10p)
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as
the sentence printed before it (5p).
1. The old lady was robbed of her hand bag.
2. Mary’s new novel is based on a true story.
3. Get your test completed/ finished and you can go home.
4. Without absolute secrecy this mission would not have succeeded/ been
successful/ been a success/ would have failed.
5. Urgent action is/ measures are necessary/ essential to solve this problem.
II. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar its
possible in meaning to the original sentence. Use the word given and other words
as necessary. Do not change the form of the given word (5p).
1. Over a hundred people applied for the job.
2. Alan takes (a) pride in his punctuality.
3. This year’s festival attracted a record/ high turnout.
4. He is making quite a name for himself as an interviewer.
5. The whole team was in good spirits.
Question 12: Writing a paragraph (20p)
Writing a paragraph about the advantages or disadvantages of hi-tech in our
life. You should write at least 120 words.
1. Content: 50% of total mark: a provision of all main ideas and details as
appropriate
2. Language: 30% of total mark: a variety of vocabulary and structures
appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondary
school students
3. Presentation: 20% of total mark: coherence, cohesion, and style appropriate
to the level of English language gifted upper-secondary school students.
ENGLISH PRACTICE 72
SECTION ONE: GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY
A. so cold that B. such cold that C. very so cold D. too cold that
3. ……………you have no keys, you ‘ll have to get back before I go out.
A. If B. Although C. Unless D. As
A. from B. or C. than D. to
5. Gold ……………..near San Francisco in 1848 and the gold rush started the following year.
A. In B. On C. For D. From
8. The car burst into ________ but the driver managed to escape.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Question 2: Use the correct form of the words given in brackets to fill in the blanks in each sentence.
15. The architecture in the downtown area is a successful (COMBINE) …………....of old and new.
16. I really don’t think he has the (ABLE)………........ ....to do this job.
Question 3: There is one mistake in each sentence. Find and correct them.
18. She is very lazy. She almost never help her mother with the household chores.
19. Her father told her take the dog for a walk after breakfast.
21. When it was first establish in 1973, it consisted of only two hectares of land.
22. It's difficult for me decide whether I should accept the job or not.
26. My close friend's responsibility is cook the meals for the whole family.
27. I don't know the name of the woman whom I spoke on the phone last night.
18. 23.
19. 24.
20. 25.
21. 26.
22. 27..
SECTION TWO: READING
Question 4: Read the following passage and fill each gap with ONE suitable word.
A DOCTOR
A doctor who worked in a village was very annoyed because many people (28) _________ to stop him in the
street and ask (29) _________ his advice. In this way, he was never paid for his services, and he never managed
to earn much (30) _________. He made up (31) _________ mind to put an end to do this. One day, he
(32)________ stopped by a young man (33) _________ said to him, “Oh, doctor, I’m so happy to see you. I’ve
got a severe pain in my left side”. The doctor pretended to be interested (34) _________ said, “Shut your eyes
and stick your tongue (35) _________ of your mouth”. Then he went away, leaving the man standing in the
(36)________ with his tongue hanging out and a large crowd of people laughing (37) _________ him.
Question 5: Read the passage bellow and then choose a suitable word A, B, C or D to fill in each blank.
In 1903 the Wright brothers (38)________ the first powered flight in history at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. This
(39)________was chosen because of its (40)_______, which would lift the plane like a kite. The first attempt
lasted only twelve seconds and covered a (41)______of less than a wing span of the largest airplanes of
(42)_____aircraft. Soon the Wrights and other inventors and pilots were busy (43)_______the airplane. They
made much longer flights and even put it into some (44), military plane (45)____use. In 1909 the Wrights
delivered the first,____. the United States Army. As early as 1914, a plane had begun to carry (46) ________ on
daily flights, and in 1918 regular (47)________service was started between Washington and New York.
They called New York “the Big Apple”. Maybe it is not exactly like an apple, it’s certainly very big. There
are too many people, that’s the problem. The streets are always full of car and trucks, you can never find a place
to park.
If you have enough money, you can take a taxi. New York cabs are yellow. They look all the same. But the
drivers are very different. Some were born and raised in New York, but many are newcomers to the United States.
A few drive slowly, but most go very very fast. Cab driving is difficult job. It can be dangerous too. Thieves often
try to steal the drivers’ money. Drivers sometimes get hurt.
If you don’t want to take a taxi, you can go by bus or you can take the subway. The subway is quick and it’s
cheap, but parts of it are old and dirty. Lights don’t always work and there are often fire on the track. On some
subway lines, there are new, clean, silver trains. But you can’t see the color of the old trains easily. There is too
much dirt and too much graffiti, inside and out side.
48. What is the problem in New York ?
A. it has too many aples B. it is too big
C. it looked like an apple D. it is too crowded
49. What does a cab mean ?
A. a truck B. a bus C. a taxi D. It is too crowded
50. Cab drivers in New York……………..
A. can be dangerous B. look the same
C. can be attacked by thieves D. were all born in New York
51. The world “track” can best be replaced by ………….
A. roadway B. station C. light bulb D. train
52. Subways in New York ………….
A. are quick but dirty B. have no lights C. are clothes D. often cause fires
Question 7: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the
sentence printed before it.
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Question 1: Choose the best options: (10đ) Chọn đúng mỗi câu (1đ)
1. C 2. A 3. A 4. D 5. C
6. A 7. B 8. B 9. C 10. D
Question 2: Use the correct form of the words in brackets. (7đ) Đúng mỗi từ (1đ)
14. miraculous
Question 3: There is one mistake in each sentence. Find and correct them.
Question 4: Read the following passage and fill each gap with ONE suitable word.
28. used 29. for 30. money 31. his 32. was
33. who / that 34. and 35. out 36. street 37. at
Question 5: Read the passage bellow and then choose a suitable word A, B, C or D to fill in each blank.
(10đ) Điền đúng mỗi từ (1đ)
38. C 39. B 40. A 41. B 42. C 43. A 44. B 45. D 46. B 47. A
Question 7: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the
sentence printed before it. (8đ) Đúng mỗi câu (1đ)
56. We stopped seeing each other/ one another a long time ago
SECTION B
I.
1. c. worried 2. a. managed 3. a. at last 4. c. opinion 5. d. test 6. d. whisper
7. b. then 8. c. no need 9. c. stuck 10. b. told 11. d. attractive 12. a. scientific
13. a. would be 14. b. inventions 15. b. in
II.
1. disappointed with 2. ....an adjective 3. famous for.......... 4. ........breaks promise
5. clean.........6. both of whom.......... 7. of gold 8. were out 9. ......do we 10. .......insisted on going
III. 1. hot 2. ability 3. clearness/ clarity 4. depth 5. skillful / skilled 6. threatened
7. carelessly 8. confident 9. 10. applicants
SECTION C
I.
1. however 2. firstly / first of all 3. moreover / in addition 4. on the other hand
5. firstly / first of all 6. moreover / in addition 7. as a result 8. in conclusion
9. on the whole 10. in contrast
II.
1. of 2. liked / wished / wanted/ used 3. whose 4. One/ That 5. at 6. few 7. from
8. in 9. had 10. over 11. run/ running/ come/ walk/ ect. 12. thought/ believed
13. drew/ took/ swung/ seized 14. and 15. saved/ protected/ defended 16. by 17. at / by
18. made 19. an 20. still/ easily / even
III.
1. c 2. b 3. d 4. b 5. d
SECTION D:
1. Margaret accused John (him) of damaging (having damaged)her bicycle.
2. D.H Lawrence, the famous novelist, was born 100 years ago/ a hundred years ago/ one hundred years ago.
3. John Speke didn’t succeed in finding the source of the River Nile.
4. Maria wishes she had applied for the in the library
5. Helen said, “Shirley, where do you get your hair done? / do you have your hair cut?
6. This is such old furniture that it’s not worth keeping
7. It’s difficult for handicapped people to shop / go shopping/ do shopping
8. I suggest (that) you (should) meet/ have a meeting
9. If he hadn’t followed this treatment, the patient would have died.
.......................received .........................
.......................been given .............................
.............hadn’t had this treatment,................
.......................been treated in this way,...............
10. In spite of not speaking Dutch, Bob decided to settle in Amsterdam.
........................the fact that he didn’t speak Dutch,...............
..................of speaking no Dutch,............
.................of being unable to speak Dutch,........................
ENGLISH PRACTICE 74
SECTION A: PHONETICS
I- Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words in each
group
1. a. fun b. sun c. bury d. under
2. a. cold b. circus c. call d. count
3. a. wide b. like c. hide d. little
4. a. have b. face c. trade d. place
5. a. bank b. value c. cash d. safe
II- Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the other words.
1. a. national b. engineer b. figure d. scientist
2. a. social b. electric b. contain d. important
3. a. money b. annual c. metal d. design
4. a. convenient b. dependent c. deposit d. different
5. a. provide b. combine c. service d. account
SECTION B: LEXICO - GRAMMAR
I - Choose the best answer to complete each sentences
1. Her parents were very .......... because she was out so late that night.
a. responsible b. sorry c. worried d. overcome
2. After a lot of difficulty, he ........... to open the door.
a. managed b. succeeded c. obtained d. realised
3. I have been looking for this book for month, and ...........I have found it.
a. at last b. in time c. at the end d. at present
4. My employer’s ........ of my work does not matter to me at all.
a. meaning b. belief c. opinion d. expression
5. The purpose of the examination was to.......... the students’ knowledge of the subject.
a. try b. inspect c. prove d. test
6. I’ll have to ........ to you, otherwise he will hear.
a. shout b. say c. whistle d. whisper
7. As soon as the fire bell rang everyone walked quickly downstairs and out of the building. .......... gathered in
the car park.
a. while b. then c. before d. to
8. There’s .......... to be frightened of the dog; he’s quite harmless.
a. a fear b. no fear c. no need d. any reason
9. After closing the envelope, the secretary ......... the stamps on firmly.
a. licked b. sucked c. stuck d. struck
10. The teacher ............ them the answer to the question.
a. explained b. told c. said d. discussed
11. These shops have goods for sale at … prices
a. attraction b. attracted c attract d. attractive
12. My brother is interested in doing …….. research.
a. scientific b. science c. scientist d. scientificial
13. If there weren’t the pull of the earth, everyone ….. of the same weight.
a. would be b. is c. will be d. are
14. Besides electricity, Faraday also made lots of ….. in the field of chemistry.
a. discovers b. inventions c. invents d. discoveries
15. Mike was absorbed …… his work and didn’t notice me coming in.
a. with b. in c. at d. by
II- Find a mistake in the sentences and correct
1. His parents were disappointed about his grade in the math exam.
2. The word “lovely” is an adverb derived from the noun “love”
3. My city is famous with beautiful landscapes.
4. Our teacher is a man who never destroys his promise.
5. Don’t litter! We must keep the room cleanly and tidy.
6. Jim has two sisters, both of them are married.
7. This ring must be expensive. It is made by gold.
8. While you had been out, Tom came to see you.
9. We don’t have to take the test again, have we?
10. Her little brother insisted to go out by himself.
III- Put the words in the brackets into correct form
1. This coffee is too......... to drink. HEAT
2. I really don’t think he has the ........ to do this job. ABLE
3.The professor explained his ideas with great ......... CLEAR
4. Do you know what the .......... of river is ? DEEP
5. He is a very ........... carpenter. SKILL
6. He .......... to hit me if I didn’t hand over my money. THREAT
7. He drives so .......... that he is sure to have an accident. CARE
8. I am ......... he will succeed in his chosen career. CONFIDENT.
9. No one with a recent ........ record will be considered for this job. CRIME
10. We have decided to interview only the best six....... for the job. APPLY
SECTION C: READING COMPREHENSION
I- Fill each gap in the passage with one word or phrase from the box
Firstly, moreover, in contrast, first of all, on the other hand,
in conclusion, however, in addition, on the whole, as a result
Living in the country is something that people from the city often dream about. 1...., in reality, it has both
its advantages and disadvantages.
There are certainly many advantages to living in the country. 2....... we can enjoy peace and quiet. 3....,
people tend to be friendlier and more open. A further advantage is that there is less traffic, so it is safer for young
children. 4......, there are drawbacks to life outside the city. 5....., because there are fewer people, we are likely to
have fewer friends. 6....., entertainment is difficult to find, particularly in the evening. Furthermore, the fact that
there are fewer shops and services means that it is harder to find work. 7...., we may have to travel a long way to
work, which can be extremely expensive.
8......., it can be seen that the country is more suitable for some people than others. 9..., it is often the best
place for those who are retired or who have young children. 10...., young, single people who have a career are
better provided for in the city.
II- Fill each gap with a suitable word
In the thirteenth-century Wales there was a handsome young prince called Llewellyn. He was very fond
1…….. hunting and often 2…………. to go out into the forests and mountains with his favorite hunting-dog,
3………name was Grelert. 4…….day, however, he left Gelert 5…….home to guard his baby son who was only
a 6……. months old. In the evening when the prince returned 7…….hunting he saw that his house was 8…….. a
terrible mess. The furniture 9……. been knocked 10………… and there blood on the walls. He could not find his
baby son. Then he saw his dog Gelert 11……. toward him, covered in blood. The prince 12……… that the dog
had attacked and killed his son. Prince Llewellyn became violently angry, 13……..his sword and killed the dog
with one blow.
However, when he looked around his house more carefully he found his son lying under a chair, alive
14……..well. Then he saw the dead body of a huge wolf. He realised that Gelert had 15…….his son’s life
16………. fighting and killing the wolf. The prince was horrified 17………the mistake he had 18……….and
when he buried his dog he built 19………enormous pile of stones to mark the spot, which can 20………. be seen
today. He never went hunting again.
III- Choose the best answer:
Money is something we all take for granted in our lives. Some of us may wish we had more of it but we all
recognise it when we see it, whether in the form of coins, notes or cheques. It is difficult to imagine how people
managed without money. In the earliest periods of human history, people used to exchange goods directly. They
would exchange things they had plenty of for things that they were in need of. For example, they might offer food
for tools. This method of exchange, which is known as “barter”, has many disadvantages. Certain goods may be
difficult to carry, they may not last long, or may be impossible to divide into smaller units. It can also be difficult
to know the worth of something compared with other goods.
According to historians, the first money, in the sense we understand it today, consisted of gold coins produced
about 2,500 years ago. Gold, being a very precious metal, was a suitable material. The introduction of gold coins
was acceptable to everyone and they were still being used at the beginning of this century, although they have
now been replaced by paper money and coins made of ordinary metals.
1. In the old days, people exchanged………..
a. what they needed for what they had b. food for tools
c. what they had for what they needed c. goods for money
2. “barter” is a system of exchange in which ………
a. food is exchanged for tools b. no money is used
c. money is used to buy things d. goods are difficult to carry
3. Direct exchange of goods is ……. because some gods may be too big to carry.
a. advantageous b. precious
c. impossible d. disadvantages
4. According to historians, the first money was ………
a. made of paper b. made of gold
c. made of coins d. made of 2000 years ago
5. Modern money is made of ……….
a. gold b. paper or gold
b. ordinary metals d. paper or ordinary metals
SECTION D: WRITING
I- Rewrite the following sentences without changing meaning
1. You damaged my bicycle, John!” said Margaret. Margaret accused …….
2. It is one hundred years since the birth of D.H.Lawrence, the famous novelist.
D.H Lawrence…….
3. John Speke failed to find the source of the River Nile.
John Speke didn’t succeed……
4. Maria didn’t apply for the job in the library and regrets it now.
Maria wishes……
5. Helen wanted to know the name of Shirley’s hairdresser’s.
Helen said, “Shirley, where…..
6. This furniture is so old that it’s not worth keeping.
This is…..
7. Handicapped people find shopping in supermarkets difficult.
It’s…..
8. Why don’t you meet to discus the pay offer?
I suggest….
9. Without this treatment, the patient would have died.
If he….
10. Although he didn’t speak Dutch, Bob decided to settle in Amsterdam.
In spite ……
II- Complete the following sentences
1. It/ difficult/ get there on time
7. When we/ there/ train/ already leave/ station.
1. You/ interested/ listen/ pop music/ classical music?
10. How long/ it/ you/ get/ your school/ bus?
3. If/ it/ fine/ tomorrow/ we/ fishing
III- Write about 150 to 200 words to give your own opinion on the following topic:
“Physical exercises are very useful to our health”
KEYS
SECTION A
I.
1. c 2. b 3. d 4. a 5. d
II.
1. b. engineer 2. a. social 3. design 4. different 5. service
SECTION B
I.
1. c. worried 2. a. managed 3. a. at last 4. c. opinion 5. d. test 6. d. whisper
7. b. then 8. c. no need 9. c. stuck 10. b. told 11. d. attractive 12. a. scientific
13. a. would be 14. b. inventions 15. b. in
II.
1. disappointed with 2. ....an adjective 3. famous for.......... 4. ........breaks promise
5. clean.........6. both of whom.......... 7. of gold 8. were out 9. ......do we 10. .......insisted on going
III. 1. hot 2. ability 3. clearness/ clarity 4. depth 5. skillful / skilled 6. threatened
7. carelessly 8. confident 9. 10. applicants
SECTION C
I.
1. however 2. firstly / first of all 3. moreover / in addition 4. on the other hand
5. firstly / first of all 6. moreover / in addition 7. as a result 8. in conclusion
9. on the whole 10. in contrast
II.
1. of 2. liked / wished / wanted/ used 3. whose 4. One/ That 5. at 6. few 7. from
8. in 9. had 10. over 11. run/ running/ come/ walk/ ect. 12. thought/ believed
13. drew/ took/ swung/ seized 14. and 15. saved/ protected/ defended 16. by 17. at / by
18. made 19. an 20. still/ easily / even
III.
1. c 2. b 3. d 4. b 5. d
SECTION D:
1. Margaret accused John (him) of damaging (having damaged)her bicycle.
2. D.H Lawrence, the famous novelist, was born 100 years ago/ a hundred years ago/ one hundred years ago.
3. John Speke didn’t succeed in finding the source of the River Nile.
4. Maria wishes she had applied for the in the library
5. Helen said, “Shirley, where do you get your hair done? / do you have your hair cut?
6. This is such old furniture that it’s not worth keeping
7. It’s difficult for handicapped people to shop / go shopping/ do shopping
8. I suggest (that) you (should) meet/ have a meeting
9. If he hadn’t followed this treatment, the patient would have died.
.......................received .........................
.......................been given .............................
.............hadn’t had this treatment,................
.......................been treated in this way,...............
10. In spite of not speaking Dutch, Bob decided to settle in Amsterdam.
........................the fact that he didn’t speak Dutch,...............
..................of speaking no Dutch,............
.................of being unable to speak Dutch,........................
ENGLISH PRACTICE 75
Part 1: Phonology
I.Choose the word who nderlined part s pronounced differently from that of the others in exch grop.
(10pts)
II. Choose the word with the different stress pattern. (10 pts)
11.A. because B. method C. standard D. wooden
12. A. American B. industrious C. properity D. variation
13. A. eventual B. community C. infected D. militarism
14. A. refuge B. electronic C. education D. deficiency
15. A. assasinate B. equality C. intelligence D. understanding
16. A. ashtray B. music C. serve D. temper
17. A. challenging B. cunsultant C. purity D. wholesater
18. A. assemble B. glorious C. majestic D. together
19. A. antonym B. consequence C. phenomenon D. ingot
20.A. destination B. enthusiast C. hallucinate D. technology
Part 2: Vocabulary
I.Finish each of the following sentences so that it meaning exactly the sentence above it. (10 pts)
1.Andrew is the most generous person I have ever met.
I’ve yet……………………………………………………………………………
2. Far more people live to entertainment age in Britain than in Philipines.
Not……………………………………………………………………………….
3. His father is going to fix the ball for him tomorrow.
He is going …………………………………………………………………………
4. She never seems to succeed eventhough she studies much.
Much…………………………………………………………………………………
5. I nevr thought that I would win a prize.
It had…………………………………………………………………………………
6. I would love to be rich and famous.
If……………………………………………………………………………………...
7. Simon hadn’t expected that he would feel so weak after the operation.
The operation left…………………………………………………………………….
8. They secretly declared independence two days ago.
A secret………………………………………………………………………………
9. Juliet simply couldn’t wait for his return.
Juliet could…………………………………………………………………………...
10. I don’t intend to apologize to either of them.
I have………………………………………………………………………………...
II. Fill in each gap with the correct form of the word in brackets.(10 pts)
1. Tax exemption only applies to those with (resident) ……..status.
2. His busy schedule made him completely (access)………………..to his students.
3. He works for UNESCO in a purely (advice)…………………role.
4. The sun and the moon are often (person)…………………in poetry.
5. Now there is every(like)………………………………..that the residents will have a private plane in
their garage.
6. They told me the museum was open today but I was obviously (inform)……
7. Do you think these children are (nourish)………………..? They look very thin.
8. Have you read the latest (reveal)……………….about Madonna’s private life?
9. We try to ensure the (be)…………….of our employees.
10. Tourists forget their (conceive)………ideas as soon as thay visit our country.
III.Choose the best answer.(10 pts)
1.I’d rather you………..at my party last night.
A. be B. were C. had been D. have been
2. …….will Mr Forbes be able to regain control of the company.
A. With hard work B. In spite of his hard work
C. Only if he works hardly D. Only with of his hard work
3. Barbara didn’t mention…………about her progress report at work, but I’m sure she is.
A. concerning B. to concern
C. being concerned D. to be concerned
4. Snow and rain………of nature.
A. are phenomenon B. are phenomena
C. is phenomena D. is phenomenon
5. Everyone was going away on holiday this week,………………..?
A. wasn’t it B. wasn’t be C. weren’t they D. wasn’t she
6…………….my key, I wasn’t able to bet into the room.
A. Losing B. I had lost C. I lost D. Having lost
7. It’s no good pretending. You’ve got to…………………..reality.
A. come up to B. face up to
C. come up with D. get round to
8.I haven’t …………………………..decided where to go on holiday this year.
A. still B. yet C. already D. then
9. “Why are you angry at Bob?”
- “I don’t like it when he makes jokes………my expense.”
A. for B. on C. at D. to
10. A car……………many different pars.
A. is made B. is made up of
C. is made of D. makes up of
I.Choose from the phrasesA-H the one which fits each gap. (10 pts)
Scientists estimate that at the beginning of 20th century 100,000 tigers flourished throughout Asia, from
estern Russia and Korea through eastern and southern China, Southest Asia, the Indian subcontinient, and into
Pakistan. At the start of the 21st century only 5,000 to 7,000 tigers lived (1)…………
Cambodia, China, India, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, North Korea, Russia, Sumatra, Thailand, and
Vietnam. Tigers are now extinctin Bali, Java, and around the Caspian Sea, and nearly so in Chinaand North
Korea, Less than 20 percent of today’s tiger habiat is located (2)……………………, which means that the
majority of the areas where tigers live could be lost to others uses, such as agriculture or urbanization.
Tigers are territorial- they live alone (3)…………..jother tigers. The ideal tiger territory is a large
forested area with rich vegetation for cover, plentiful water to drink and cool off in, and urbudant deer, swine,
and other large mammals to eat. With these three esential, tigers can thrive (4)…………, tropical rain forests in
Sumatra and Southest Asia; cool oak and pine forest in the Amur River Valley in far eastern Russia; tall grass
jungles (5)………in Bamngladesh; and mountain slopes in Bhutan.
A.in no more than a hundred species left
B.in the wild in just 14 Asian countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan.
C. in will life preserves which are built
D. in large areas that they defend from
E. in national parks or other protected areas
F. in India and Nepal; coastal mangrove forests
G. in deverse habiats and climates including
H. in the surburbs or on the outskirts of the city
II. read the passage and answer the questions. (10 pts)
According to airline industry statistics, almost 90 percent of airline accidents are survivable or partially
survivable. But passengers can increase their chances of servival by learning and following certain tips. Experts
say that you should read and listen before take off and ask questions if you have uncertainties. You should
fasten you seat belt low on your hips and as tightly as possible. Of course, you should also know how the
realisemechanism of your belt operates. During takeoffs and landings, you are advised to keep your feet flat on
the floor. Before takeoff you should locate the nearest exit and a alternative exit and count the rows of seats
between you and the exits so that you can find them in the dark if necessary.
In the event that you are forewarned of a possible accident, you should put your hands on your ankles
and keep your head down until your plane comes to complete stop. If smoke is present in the carbin, you should
keep your head low and cover your face with napkins, towels or clothing. If possible, wet these for added
protection against smoke inhalation. To evacuate as quickly as posible, follow crew commands and do not take
personal belongings with you. Do not jump on escape slices before they are in front of you. When you get to the
ground, you should move away from the plane as quickly as possible, and never smoke near the wreckage.
VIII. There is a mistake in the four underlined parts of each sentence. Find it by choosing A, B, C or
D.
66. Have you ever seen a painting of Picasso yet ?
A B C D
67. “ Do you think anyone saw us ?” she told nervously.
A B C D
68. The plays writing by Shakespeare are very popular in the world.
A B C D
69. The employer said that he would give them a two – day trip to Phu Tho next week.
A B C D
70.My sister is studying very hard in order to pass the exam and getting scholarship at university. A
B C D
IX. Rewrite the sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first given.
71. Peter spent three hours repainting his house.
-> It __________________________________________________________
72. Old car tires are recycled to make shoes and sandals.
-> People ______________________________________________________
73. We arrived too late to see the film.
->. We didn’t ___________________________________________________
74. “Do you know to speak English?” He asked me.
->. He asked me _________________________________________________
75. The last time we met each other was ten years ago.
-> We haven’t ____________________________________________
KEYS - PRACTICE 76
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
D A A A D C C C C D
III: (2pts), Each correct answer gets 0,2 pt.
16 17 18 19 20
at from At/ on since to
21 22 23 24 25
as at from by off
IV: (3pts) . Each correct answer gets 0,3pt.
26 27 28 29 30
different pronunciation comfortable performers windy
31 32 33 34 35
unhealthy childhood successfully flights suddenly
V: (3 pts). Each correct answer gets 0,3pt.
46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55
A A B D A C A D B A
VII: (2pts), Each correct answer gets 0,2 pt.
56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65
was to Very/as when up garden with that in more
Listening.
When I was a child I used to go to see my grandmother. I thought her house was very beautiful as a
palace and the garden seemed bigger than a park. When I grew up , the house and garden seemed
smaller but I still loved visiting the old lady. There were so many beautiful things in the house.
Sometimes, I played with the doll’s house which was older than grandmother herself. At that times, I
looked in books which were more interesting than my children’s book at home.
VIII: ( 1pt), Each correct answer get 0.2pt.
66 67 68 69 70
C D B D C
IX: (2pts) Each correct answer gets 0,5pt.
72. People recycle old car tires to make shoes and sandals
Write T or F:
1. _______ Take two Paratecil tablets every four hours for up to three days.
2. _______ Use Anti-sting for mosquito bites.
3. _______ All adults and children with headache, cold and influenza can take one or two
Paratecil tablets.
4. _______ You can swallow Anti-sting to help prevent pain.
5. _______ Don’t take Paratecil tablets for longer than three days.
D. WRITING (2.5/10)
I. Complete these sentences in such a way that they remain unchanged from the original ones.
IV. Find out and correct one mistake in each line. (10)
1. B. freshly -> fresh 6. D. stood -> standing
2. D. really -> real 7. C. were offered -> was offered
3. B. like -> as 8. D. designed -> design
4. D. by -> with 9. C. because -> because of
5. B. worst -> worse 10. C. could he -> if he could
V. Use the correct form of the words in CAPITAL to complete each sentence. (10)
1. WEIGHT 2. DAILY 3. ENDLESS 4. DISCUSSIONS 5. AVAILABLE
6. 7. HAPPIER 8. ATTRACTIVE 9. ASHAMED 10. DECISION
DISORGANIZING
C. READING (2.5/10)
I. Choose the most suitable answer from the four options marked A, B, C, or D to complete each of
the numbered gaps in the passage below. (10)
1. C 2. A 3. B 4. D 5. C
6. A 7. D 8. C 9. B 10. A
II. Complete the passage with the suitable words. (10)
1-learning 2-are 3-of 4-you 5-how
6-book 7-fly 8-yourself 9-playing 10-practice
III. Read the following directions on medicine and ointments, and then write true (T) or false (F) for
each sentence below. (0.5)
1. T 2. T 3. F 4. F 5. T
D. WRITING (2.5/10)
I. Complete these sentences in such a way that they remain unchanged from the original ones.
1- I have’t seen her since 2005.
2- A book on biology is being written by him.
3- It’s interesting to go swimming in the summer.
4- His mother punished him.
5- Mr Ha asked Minh not to play video game too much.
6- Mary is taller than Tom.
7- What’s weather like ?
8- My father asked me to turn down the radio for him.
9- They cut down many trees to make paper.
10- After she cleaned the house, she went to the market.
II. Write a passage
Tiêu chí Yêu cầu Điểm
Content A provision of all main ideas and details as appropriate. 0.5
Language A variety of vocabulary and structures appropriate to the level of 0.5
English language for middle-secondary school students.
Presentation Coherence, cohesion, and style appropriate to the level of English 0.5
language for middle-secondary school students.
Total: 10
ENGLISH PRACTICE 78
Part 1. Choose the correct word or phrase underlined to complete the sentences:
1. Mai can’t take part in the volleyball game because she doesn’t cook / didn’t cook/ hasn’t cooked / has
cooked dinner for her parents.
2. The woman is keen of / in / on / with about her daughter.
3. She wondered how / whose / which / what her father looked like then.
4. He tried everykey in turn but no / neither / any / none fitted.
5. I wish my mother had lived / has lived / would live / lived together with us this weekend.
6. The boys used to playing / play / played / plays football in my back garden.
7. Her blouse is the same color like / so / from / as mine.
8. Every one in my company has never talked to you about that, has she / has every one / hasn’t she / have
they?
9. The weather was awful, because / so / if / but they had to go to work by bus.
10. When we had heard / were hearing / hear / heard the alarm, all of us ran out of the building.
Part 2. Choose one word from the list given to fill in each of the gaps in the text below. Each word is used
once only:
dying example about know dead smoking
dangerous plane do usually drinking motorbike
People ….(1) that climbing is a dangerous activity, but what ….(2) the danger in our everyday lives? Many
activities that we can be dangerous, and some are much more ….(3) than the others. Did you know, for ….(4),
that the risk of death through riding was 1 in 1,000? People ….(5) think that traveling by ….(6) is dangerous, but
the risk of dying in an accident is only 1 in 25,000! The two most dangerous things that we can ….(7) in our daily
lives are riding a motorbike and smoking. The risk of death from a ….(8) accident is 1 in 500, but ….(9) is the
worst. The risk of ….(10) from lung cancer is 1 in 200.
Yo ur answer here:
1. ............................ 2. ………………… 3. …………………….
4. …………………. 5. …………………. 6. …………………….
7. …………………. 8………………….. 9. ……………………..
10. ………………
Part 3. Supply the correct form of the words in brankets:
1.The Internet has ….. developed and become part of our life. ( increase )
2.The articles in that newspaper are quite ….. . ( inform )
3. Lan talked aloud when the teacher was teaching us. she was ….. . ( think )
4. The children living in this village are very ….. . ( study )
5. When you take an exam, you are an ….. . ( examine)
6. They moved to a ….. area in the north-east of the country. ( mountain )
7. We must learn about keeping the environment ….. . ( pollute )
8. People use the Internet for many purposes ; however, it has ….. . ( limit )
9. The novels ….. in the 1990’s are the best-sellers in many countries in the world. (write )
10. Lan is looking for some ….. information to finish her essay. ( far)
Your answer here:
1. ……………………………… 2. ………………………….
3. ……………………………… 4. …………………………
5. ………………………………. 6. …………………………..
7. ………………………………. 8. …………………………..
9. ……………………………….. 10. ………………………….
Part 4. Read the passage and decide if the following statements are (T) True or (F) False:
The country is more beautiful than a town and pleasant to live in. Many people think so and go to the country
for the summer holidays though they can not live there all the year round. Some have a cottage built in a village
so that they can go there whenever they can find the time. English villages are not all alike, but in some ways they
are not very different from each other. Almost every village has a church, the round or square tower of which can
be seen for many miles around. surrounding the church is the churchyard, where people are burried. The village
green is a wide stretch of grass, and houses or cottages are around it. Country life is now fairly comfortable and
many villages have water brought through pipes into each house. Most villages are so near some small town that
people can go there to buy anything they can’t find in the village shops..
1. Many people spend their summer holidays in their own cottages in the country.
2. English villages also go to the country whenever they have time.
3. Many people think it’s pleasant to live in the country
4. There is a church in almost every village.
5.The church is tall and you can see it from a long distance.
6. After dying, people are burried in the churchyard.
7. Villagers depend on wells or rivers for drinking water.
8. Almost villages are close to small towns ..
Part 5. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence
printed before it.
1. “ Don’t poke your nose into my affairs,Mary.” Her elder brother said.
- > Her elder brother asked……………………………………………………………
2.Why don’t we collect all the wastes in the box?
- > What ………………………………………………………………………….
3.Mai is nine years old. Nga is fifteen years old.
- > Mai is…………………………………………………………………………………
4. It is over two years since Mr. David last talked about his uncle.
- > Mr. David hasn’t ………………………………………………………………………
5. They were re-decorating a new building in the heart of the city.
- > A new building …………………………………………………………………
6. Mai forgot your telephone number, didn’t she?
- > Mai didn’t ………………………………………………………………………?
7. The man arrived at the station too late to meet his aunt.
- >The man didn’t ……………………………………………………………………
8. They repaired that motorbike for half an hour.
- > It took ………………………………………………………………………
9. American grapes are the most expensive kind of fruit in our town.
- > No kinds of fruit
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
10. Peter can make modern robots when he has free time.
- > Peter is …………………………………………………………………………..………
Part 6. Use the words given to complete the following sentences:
1. boys / proud / balls / make / rubber / themselves.
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
2. thanks / television / people / enjoy / interesting programs / inexpensive way.
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
3. they / teach English / students / Quang Trung secondary school / ten years.
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
4. bridge / build / center / town/ when / Mary / come / last night.
………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. Long / want / communicate / friends / means of e-mail / Internet.
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
Part 7. Match the word or phrase in column A with its definition in column B:
A B
1. order a. a person who is in a particular area of work or study
2. specialist b. a unit of information stored in computers, equal to 8 BITS
3. refer to c. as a whole
4. byte d. organize or arrange something
5. in general e. describe or be connected to something
III. Use the correct form of the words in brackets to complete sentences (1pt)
1. Huy makes friends very easily because he is very ……………..( SOCIAL)
2“The lost shoe” is one of the …………………. stories I like best. ( TRADITION)
3Our teacher always………………………. us to work hard. (COURAGE)
4The tiger wanted to see the farmer's ............. (WISE)
5The scouts do the ................work (VOLUNTEER)
6 Bell_________________ demonstrated his invention. (SUCCESS)
7. __________________, dark clouds appeared and it began to rain. (FORTUNATE)
8. Every day, there are two ______________ from Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh city. (FLY)
9. Thank you for your………………...… (KIND)
10. Thomas Watson was bell’s …………… , wasn’t he? (ASSIST)
IV. Read the following passage and choose the best answer(1pt)
Footprints on the moon
Long ago a lot of people thought the moon was a god. Other people thought it was a light in the sky. And
others thought it was a big ball of cheese!
Then telescopes were made. And men saw that the moon was really another world. They wondered what
it was like. they dreamed of going there. On July 20, 1969, that dream came true. Two American men landed
on the moon. Their names were Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin. The first thing the men found was that
the moon is covered with dust. The dust is so thick that the men left footprints where they walked. Those
were the first marks a living thing had ever made on the moon. And they could stay there for years and
years. There is no wind or rain to wipe them off. The two men walked on the moon for hours. They picked
up rocks to bring back to earth for study. They dug up dirt to bring back and they set up machines to find
out things people wanted to know. Then they climbed back into their moon landing craft.
Next day the landing craft roared as the two men took off from the moon. They joined Micheal Collins in
the spaceship that waited for them above the moon. Then they were off on their long trip back to earth.
Behind them they left the plains , the tall mountains of the moon and they left the machines they had set
up. Above all, they left their footprints that may last forever.
1. This story tells .....................
A. about the first men to walk on the moon.
B. how men found footprints on the moon.
C. what the men brought back from their trip to the moon.
D. who had left footprints on the moon before the two men landed there.
2. A telescope ........................
A. makes balls of light seem brighter.
B. turns the moon into another world.
C. makes many of men’s dreams come true.
D. makes faraway things seem closer.
3. The men brought rocks and dirt from the moon because..........
A. they wanted something to show they were there.
B. people wanted to use them to learn about the moon.
C. they wanted to keep them as souvenirs.
D. they might sell them to scientists.
4. The Americans’ machines will most likely stay on the moon until ..............
A. someone take them away.
B. a storm covers them with dust.
C. rain and wind destroy them.
D. they become rusty and break to pieces.
5. The next people who go to the moon most likely could ...................
A. find that the machines have disappeared.
B. leave the first set of footprints on the moon.
C. find the places where Armstrong and Aldrin walked.
D. find that dust has wiped off the two men’s footprints.
V. Fill in each numbered blank with a suitable word (1pt)
We have an alarm-clock. It was ...(1)... in 1867. It was a Swiss make. My father likes ...(2)... very much
because it is a present ...(3)... Mr. Anderson, a friend of ...(4)... . Mr. Anderson ...(5).... my grandfather ...(6)...
his 80th birthday. It always keeps good ...(7)... .
...(8)... to it, we never get ...(9)... late.
It has a good sound when it ...(10)... the time. It is a preciuos thing in our family.
ANSWERS:
1………………. 2……………….. 3……………….. 4………………… 5……………….
6………………. 7………………. 8………………. 9………………… 10………………
VI. Complete the sentences using the correct form of the verbs in the brackets (1pts)
1. I (give) a nice gift when I was fourteen.
2. This letter must (type) before the director leaves here for London.
3. Why you (not work)? It’s 8.30 now?
4. Look! Those dogs and cats (feed) by the little girl.
5. She said she (pick) me up at the airport the following morning.
6. Do you mind if I (use) your computer for some minutes?
7. Nothing (give) to you if you don’t obey me.
8. Would you mind if I (sit) next to you?
9. She told me (not smoke) in her room.
10. I know you have lived in this house for a long time. When your father (buy) it?
ANSWERS:
1………………. 2……………….. 3……………….. 4………………… 5……………….
6………………. 7………………. 8………………. 9………………… 10………………
VII. Rewrite the sentences so that it has the same meaning as the sentence printed before (1pt)
1. Has anyone asked you for your opinions?
Have you ........................................................................................................?
2. I’ll only help you if you promise to try harder.
Unless........ ....................................................................................................
3. Susan is better at mathematics than Sarah.
Sarah..... .........................................................................................................
4. It’s two months since I last had a good night’s sleep.
I ...................... ..............................................................................................
5. They’re going to built a new hospital in my home town.
A new ..........................................................................................................
6. “ I must go home before noon,” said Mrs. Nga.
Mrs. Nga .....................................................................................................
7. “ Children, don’t play soccer here,” said the old man to the children.
The old man......... .......................................................................................
8. Ba is too short to reach the top shelf.
The top shelf.............................................................................................
9. It is difficult for Tom to anwer the questions.
Tom finds..................................................................................................
10. Let’s go out for a walk.
Why.........................................................................................................?
VIII. Each sentence below contains an error, underline and write the correct one in the space. 0 is
done as an example. (1pt)
0. My brother are a teacher. 0. ______is _________
1. I go to see her if I have enough time. 1. _________________
2. It is not easy do that difficult work. 2.___________________
3. He drove such fast that he won the race. 3.___________________
4. I wish I can go with you to the countryside next weekend. 4. ________________
5. When she came, I read her letter. 5 ___________________
6. It’s dangerous to drive fastly in busy streets. 6.___________________
7. The bicycle is so expensive for me to buy. 7.___________________
8. Dave is a friend of mine. I knew him for a long time. 8.__________________
IX. Complete the following sentences by using the suggested words. (1pts)
1. Although / Nam / I / has / quite / different / characters, we / be / close / friend .
…………………………………………………………………………………………
2. My grandmother / used / tell / us / folktales / when / we / small.
…………………………………………………………………………………………
3. Lan / get / good / marks / because / she / work / hard / final exam.
…………………………………………………………………………………………
4. Alexander Graham Bell / born / Edinburgh / Scotland / nineteenth century.
…………………………………………………………………………………………
5. My father / be home / before / seven / because / want / see / 7 / o’clock news.
…………………………………………………………………………………………
6. That / very / kind / you / help / me / this math problem.
…………………………………………………………………………………………
7. We / raise / funds / by / collect / waste paper / and / break / glass.
…………………………………………………………………………………………
8. What / you / do / when / I call / the phone?
…………………………………………………………………………………………
9. This work / have to / finish / before / five o’clock.
………………………………………………………………………………………
10. If / she / not invite / birthday party / I / not / go.
………………………………………………………………………………………
KEYS – PRACTICE 79
Câu Đáp án Điểm
I..Circle the letter A, B, C or D in each sentence before the (1,0m)
1 word that has the underlined part pronounced differently
from the rest.
1.C 0,2
2.D 0,2
3.D 0,2
4.B 0,2
5.B 0,2
2 II.Choose the word or phrase which best completes each of 1m
the following sentences. Write your answers in the
table below
1.D 0,1
2.A 0,1
3.C 0,1
4.D 0,1
5.B 0,1
6.C 0,1
7.C 0,1
8.D 0,1
9.B 0,1
10.C 0,1
III. Use the correct form of the words in brackets to complete 1m
3 sentences .
Sociable 0,1
Traditional 0,1
encourages 0,1
Wisdom 0,1
Voluntary 0,1
Successfully 0,1
Unfortunately 0,1
flights 0,1
kindness 0,1
assistant 0,1
IV. Read the following passage and choose the best answer. 1m
4
1.A 0,2
2.D 0,2
3.B 0,2
4.A 0,2
5.C 0,2
V. Fill in each numbered blank with a suitable word . 1m
5 1.made 0,1
2.it 0,1
3.from 0,1
4.his 0,1
5.gave 0,1
6.on 0,1
7.time 0,1
8.thanks 0,1
9.up 0,1
10.ring 0,1
VI. Complete the sentences using the correct form of the 1m
verbs in the brackets.
1.was given 0,1
2.be typed 0,1
3.aren't you working or are you not working. 0,1
6
4.are being fed 0,1
5.would pick 0,1
6.use 0,1
7.is given 0,1
8.sat 0,1
9.not to smoke 0,1
10.did your father buy 0,1
VII. Rewrite the sentences so that it has the same meaning 1m
as the sentence printed before.
1.Have you been asked for opinions? 0,1
2.Unless you promise to try harder ,I won't help you. 0,1
3. Sarah isn't as good at Mathematics as Susan. 0,1
7 4.I haven't had a good night'S sleep for 2 months 0,1
5.A new hospital is going to be built in my home town. 0,1
6.Mrs Nga said she had to go home before noon 0,1
7. The old man asked the children not to play soccer there. 0,1
8. The top shelf is too tall for Ba to reach 0,1
9. Tom finds the question is difficult to answer 0,1
10.Why don't we go out for a walk? 0,1
VIII. Each sentence below contains an error, underline and 0,8m
8 write the correct one in the space. 0 is done as an example.
1.wll go
0,1
2.to do 0,1
3.so 0,1
4.could 0,1
5.was reading 0,1
6.fast 0,1
7.too 0,1
8.have known 0,1
IX. Complete the following sentences by using the suggested 1m
9 words.
1. Minh used to live on a farm when he was a small boy. 0,1
2. Minh used to live on a farm when he was a small boy. 0,1
7. If arrive after half past four, the bank will be closed. 0,1
10. They are going to visit their home village at weekend. 0,1
………………………HẾT………………………….
ENGLISH PRACTICE 80
Question 1:
a- Choose the word whose underlined part is pronouced differently from that of the others in each
group.
1. A- thank B- than C- month D- youth
2. A- advantage B- adventure C- advertise D- addtion
3. A- main B- complain C- curtain D- entertain
4. A- good B- noon C- soon D- food
5. A- sing B- morning C- long D- angry
Question 2 :
a- Fill each blank with correct form of the word given in capital letters.
1. He was ……...............…. when he did the test badly. HOPE
2. We started our trip on a beautiful …......…… morning. SUN
3. I enjoyed the book very much, because it was so …........…….. READ
4. What time do you …...........…….. start work ? USE
5. I really don’t think he has the ….......……. to do this job. ABLE
6. He was very ….......…. of the work he had done. PRIDE
7. Thank you for a very …….......… evening. ENJOY
8. Their ….........…. has lasted a lifetime. FRIEND
9. He cycled …............…… and had an accident. CARE
10. She has one of the biggest …….…...................in Britain. COLLECT
Question 3: Read the text below then choose the right sentence a, b, c or d.
Do you like seasons?
The four seasons in Britain are very different. Read about what Daniel and Fiona think about winter,
spring, summer and autumn.
Daniel
Autumn is very beautiful time of the year. The leaves on the trees go brown, red and yellow and they
go down. I love to watch it ! We play in the parks a lot but we wear warm clothes, because the days get cold.
School starts again in autumn, at the beginning of September. I don’t like school !
Summer is the time for me! School finishes in July and we can play in the parks all the time.
Sometimes it is very hot. People are happier and they talk with their friends and go for a walks more. The
days are very long. In July, for example, it gets dark only about 10 o’clock. It’s very difficult to go to sleep at
night!
Fiona
It’s very cold in winter! Sometimes, we have a lot of snow and we can make snowmen. I don’t like
winter because we can’t go for a walks very much. We wear thick clothes and in our house it
sometimes gets cold. When we come home from
school at 4 o’clock, it is already dark. I don’t like it at all! But there is one good thing about winter -
Chirismas!
After the long winter, sprong is great! There are new leaves on the trees and the birds start to sing.
We can go for long walks again and play in the park. The days are longer and it doesn’t get dark until about
six o’clock. It’s much warmer but it rains a lot and the days are very windy.
1. a- Daniel likes autumn because the trees are beautiful.
b- Daniel likes autumn because school starts in September.
c- Daniel doesn’t play in the park in autumn because the days are cold.
d- Daniel goes to school with great pleasure.
2. a- School in Britain finishes in May.
b- Daniel doesn’t like to meet his friends in the park in summer.
c- People in Great Britain sometimes have hot summers.
d- In July it is dark at nine.
3. a- Daniel always goes to sleep at eight in summer because the days are shorter than in winter.
b- It is always very hot in Britain in summer.
c- Daniel doesn’t like autumn at all !
d- In summer Daniel is happier than in autumn because he doesn’t go to school.
4. a- Fiona makes snowmen every day in winter.
b- Fiona likes to go for walks with her friends.
c- Fiona doesn’t like winter because it is cold in winter.
d- It never gets cold in Fiona’s house.
5. a- Winters are short in Britain.
b- Fiona comes home in the afternoon.
c- Fiona doesn’t like winter at all !
d- It never snows in Great Britain.
6. a- Fiona likes spring very much.
b- Fiona likes dark winter days.
c- It gets dark at 5 in the afternoon in spring.
d- In Great Britain it doesn’t rain much in spring.
Question 6: Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same.
1. It isn’t necessary to finish the work today.
You don’t ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
2. John finally managed to get a job.
John finally succeeded ……………………………………………………………………………...………………….
3. That’s the last time I go to that restaurant.
I certainly …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
4. “I advise you to take a holiday,” the doctor continued.
You’d ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. If you don’t rest yourself you really will be ill.
Unless ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……
KEYS – PRACTICE 80
Question 1:
a- 1-B 2- D 3- C 4- A 5- D
=> ……………………………………………………………………………
Keys – practice 81
PART ONE: PHONOLOGY
I. Choose the word whose bold part is pronounced differently from the others in each group.
1. C 2. A 3. D 4. B
II.Choose the word whose main stress position is placed differently from the others in each group.
1. A 2. D 3. A 4. C
5. D 6. D 7. C 8. D
II. Choose the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets to complete each sentences.
1. to read 2. would have 3. struck 4. does she 5. driving
6. writing 7. is often taken 8. were you doing 9. does not rain 10. Entering
III. Fill in the blank in the following sentences with ONE suitable preposition.
1. by 2. for 3. with 4. into 5. between
II. Read the passage and decide whether the following statements are true or false.
1. F 2. T 3. T 4. F 5. T 6. F
Part 2. Choose the word whose stress position is different from that of the others in each group.
Part 3. Choose the best word or phrase to complete each of the sentences below.
4. Some of the survivors spoke to reporters about their ______ in the air crash.
A. occasion B. happening C. event D. experience
5. Bill has _____ a very good idea for the next class party.
A. looked up to B. come up with C. gone in for D. made up of
7. Many of the minerals near the Earth’s surface exist in small ______.
A. numbers B. amounts C. amount D. number
8. She wondered ______ her father looked like now, after so many years away.
A. how B. whose C. what D. that
9. Alice Freeman, ______ president of Wellesley College at the age of 27, is one of the youngest presidents in
history.
A. who is appointed B. who was appointed C. that is appointed D. whom has been
appointed
12. The weekend football match was cancelled _____ the heavy rain.
A. as a result from B. on account of C. due for D. because with
13. It’s urgent that the boss _____ a meeting to discuss the problem.
A. called B. calls C. to call D. call
18. Now, boys. Just watch me, and do _____ I tell you.
A. whatever B. whoever C. however D. whenever
Part 4. Choose the word or phrase which best fits each of the numbered blanks in the passage below.
In this age of ---(1)--- telephone networks and electronic mail, it seems that fewer and even fewer people
are taking time to sit down and write letters ---(2)--- friends and relatives. For hundreds of years, letters
were the only way to keep ---(3)--- with people who were any distance away and letter-writing was seen as
an important skill for all learned people ---(4)---.
Gradually, ---(5)---, the importance of writing letters is decreasing to a point that the majority of us have to
---(6)--- a special effort to turn out something worthwhile when we apply for a job or make a complaint. In
the business world, the tendency is for routine communications to become shorter. ---(7)--- clients may
appreciate a detailed letter, an employee who sends out long letters is often regarded as ---(8)---. Many
people prefer the telephone in all circumstances and its speed is essential in many situations but ---(9)---
have you put the telephone down, dissatisfied with what you have managed to say? I don’t think I’ll throw
my ---(10)--- away yet.
1. ____________
After you decide what to study and where, you need to think about what to bring to the USA. Plan carefully
because most international airlines will charge you high rates for overweight or oversized baggage. You may
check in, free of charge, two pieces of luggage on most international flights, and you may bring two carry-
on bags on board.
2. ____________
Students and professors dress casually on US campuses, particularly in the summer. Students wear jeans,
tennis shoes, sandals, T-shirts and sometimes shorts to class.
3. ____________
There probably will be some occasions for more formal wear. Men will want to have a sports jacket, trousers
(or a suit), shirt and tie. Women will want to have at least one smart outfit.
4. ____________
Should you bring any sports equipment? Certainly you will want your swimming trunks or costume. You
may also want to bring your tennis racquet. Leave heavy golf clubs, bicycle, soccer balls, etc. at home. You
can easily rent or borrow this equipment.
5. ____________
If you are going to live in a hall of residence, you may need to provide your own sheets, pillows and towels.
Some schools furnish bed linen; in other schools you can purchase a service that will provide linen and also
launder it. Some schools provide nothing but your bed. If you don't know what you will find, bring soap and
a towel for the first night, then buy anything else you need after you have settled in.
6. ____________
Some things you need to bring to the USA won't be packed in a suitcase - they will be packed in your mind.
Your expectations and attitudes can make a difference to how you enjoy your summer in the USA.
7. ____________
North American people value individual experience. So be prepared to be independent!
8. ____________
You will miss home, family and friends at first. This will be temporary until you meet new friends and
become familiar with your new environment.
9. ____________
You will also want to bring special attitudes. These include a readiness to reach out to strangers for
friendship and to ask for directions or assistance if you need them.
10. ____________
Have a good trip, and enjoy your educational adventure.
Part 6. Point out one of the four underlined parts in each of the sentences below which is not correct.
2. After questioning for a while, the man finally admitted having stolen the money.
A B C D
5. Emily Dickson, whose poems were published after her dead, wrote about love, nature, and eternity.
A B C D
6. Poverty in the United States is noticeably different from that in other country.
A B C D
7. Despite of the increase in air fares, most people still enjoy flying.
A B C D
8. We admire Lucy for her intelligence, cheerful disposition and she is honest.
A B C D
9. For his retirement, Mr. Black was presented for an extremely expensive gift.
A B C D
10. However small, the sitting room is well designed and nicely decorated.
A B C D
Part 7. Fill in each of the numbered blanks in the passage below with ONE suitable word.
Wild animals (and wild plants) and the wild places ---(1)--- they live are seriously threatened almost
everywhere on our earth. One species has become ---(2)--- in each year of this century, but many hundreds
are now being ---(3)---. Lack of attention would ---(4)--- to the rapid advance of the process of extinction.
Already many kinds of wild animals have been ---(5)--- reduced in number that their role in the ecosystem
is forgotten. Animals like the great apes, the whales, seals etc., ---(6)--- thought to be in danger of extinction.
But even more important, perhaps, ---(7)--- individual kinds of animals and plants, whole habitats are in
danger of vanishing: marshes are being drained, and the world forests, especially the tropical forests, are
being ---(8)--- down to satisfy man's need of timber and paper.
What would our world be like ---(9)--- all the wild animals and wild plants vanished? ---(10)--- our life still
exist then?
Part 8. Supply the correct form of the words given in brackets to complete each of the sentences below.
1. The manager spoke (PERSUADE) about his plan for the restructure of the department.
2. John admitted that his cruel joke to his friend was (INTEND).
3. When he retired, he took up (CARPENTER) as a hobby.
4. Your new trousers are too long. They need (SHORT).
5. The rule is not (APPLY) in this case.
6. Dian Fossey was an American (ZOO).
7. I’d lost my key so I couldn’t (LOCK) the door when I got home.
8. The meeting began in (AGREE), but finally everyone accepted the manager’s proposal.
9. We live in a(n) (REAL) world, so don’t be too disappointed if things go wrong!
10. I’m applying for (MEMBER) of the tennis club.
Part 9. Give the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets. Write your answers on the answer sheet. (10 pts)
a. It’s high time you (1. have) the house (2. repaint).
b. He (3. usually see) (4. walk) with his niece in the park on Sundays.
c. He (5. work) in this office for 30 years by the time he (6. retire) next October.
d. At that moment I (7. not know) what (8. say). I was too shocked, you know.
e. Not until we (9. arrive) at his house (10. we know) that he was seriously ill.
f. By the time the police (11. get) to their house, the burglar (12. disappear) into the dark.
g. (13. Work) in the garden all day that day, my mother (14. be) totally exhausted.
h. I can’t remember (15. meet) this man. His face (16. not look) familiar to me at all.
i. I’d rather you (17. tell) me what you (18. do) over the last 2 weeks.
j. I (19. hear) the explosion while I (20. jog) in the street.
Part 10. Fill in each blank in the sentences below with a suitable preposition or adverb particle.
1. My father spent two hours planting the trees in the garden yesterday. TOOK
2. The motor in this machine needs cleaning once a week. HAS
3. She always has a good relationship with the children. GETS
4. "I'm sorry, but I can't lend you my laptop today, David," Mary said. REFUSED
5. Nobody can take better care of me than my mother. BEST
6. He did the math problem in only two minutes. SOLUTION
7. The price of oil has increased considerably in the last two months. RISE
8. The new teaching method strongly influences children’s way of thinking. INFLUENCE
9. The accident was not his fault. BLAME
10. The question was so difficult that he couldn’t answer it. TOO
KEYS
Part 1. Choose the word whose bold part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group. (5 pts – 0.5/each)
1. C 2. A 3. B 4. D 5. B 6. C 7. A 8. D 9. D 10. D
Part 2. Choose the word whose stress position is different from that of the others in each group. (5 pts -0.5/each)
1. D 2. C 3. A 4. C 5. C 6. D 7. A 8. A 9. B 10. B
Part 3. Choose the best word or phrase to complete each of the sentences below. (10 pts - 0.5/each)
1. A 2. A 3. B 4. D 5. B 6. B 7. B 8. C 9. B 10. D
11. B 12. B 13. D 14. A 15. D 16. B 17. D 18. A 19. C 20. A
Part 4. Choose the word or phrase which best fits each of the numbered blanks in the passage below. (5 pts - 0.5/each)
1. D 2. A 3. B 4. C 5. B 6. A 7. A 8. B 9. A 10. C
Part 5. Choose the most suitable heading from the list (A-K) for each part (1-10) of the article. There is one extra
heading which you do not need to use. (10 pts – 1.0/each)
Part 6. Point out one of the four underlined parts in each of the sentences below which is not correct. (5 pts - 0.5/each)
1. C 2. A 3. D 4. D 5. B 6. D 7. A 8. D 9. C 10. A
Part 7. Fill in each of the numbered blanks in the passage below with ONE suitable word. (10 pts - 1.0/each)
Part 8. Supply the correct form of the words given in brackets to complete each of the sentences below. (10 pts - 1.0/each)
1. persuasively 2. intentional 3. carpentry 4. shortening 5. applicable
5. will have worked/ 10. did we know 14. was 20. was jogging
Part 10. Fill in each blank in the sentences below with a suitable preposition or adverb particle. (10 pts - 0.5/each)
1. On/At 6. of 11. For 16. at
Part 11. Finish each of the sentences below in such a way that it means the same as the original sentence. (10 pts - 1.0/each)
1. It’s time the children were working.
2. Galileo is regarded as the father of modern astronomy.
3. If there had been a train, they would not have had to go / would not have gone by air.
4. She is said to have been to the island of Nagua many times.
5. She asked, "Where did you buy the shirt?”
6. Jane must have broken your glasses by accident/ by chance.
7. We should have been told about the delay earlier.
8. He wishes he had not treated her so badly yesterday.
9. All of us were surprised by/at Tom’s failure in/on the exam.
10. What an easy exam (it is)!
Part 12. Rewrite each of the sentences below in such a way that its meaning stays the same, using the word given
in capitals. Do not change this word in any way. (10 pts - 1.0/each)
1. It took my father two hours to plant the trees in the garden yesterday.
2. The motor in this machine has to be cleaned once a week.
3. She always gets on (well) with the children.
4. Mary refused to lend David her laptop/ to lend her laptop to David that day.
5. My mother is the best person/woman/one to take care of me / who can take care of me.
6. He found a/the solution to the math problem in only two minutes.
7. There has been a considerable rise in the price of oil in the last two months.
8. The new teaching method has a strong influence on children’s way of thinking.
9. He was not to blame for the accident/ We cannot put the blame on him for the accident / for the accident on him.
10. The question was too difficult for him to answer.
ENGLISH PRACTICE 80
Part 1:Phonetics
A. Sounds: Choose the word with the different pronunciation of the underlined.
1.A. creature B. creamy C. creative D. crease
2.A. guitar B. farther C. grammar D. far
3.A. mature B. furniture C. picture D. adventure
4.A. small B. fallen C. tall D. fallow
5.A. bore B. more C. explore D. boss
6.A. wrongdoing B. movement C. school D. look
7.A. bird B. enter C. passenger D. summer
8.A. eight B. height C. neighbour D. weight
9.A. goat B. sour C. though D. phone
10.A. here B. there C. beer D. career
B. Stress: Choose the word with the different stress pattern. (1 point)
1.A. routine B. office C. technology D. biology
2.A. entertainment B. problem C. holiday D. hobby
3.A. usually B. bicycle C. international D. traffic
4.A. determine B. prejudice C. ambitious D. language
5.A. alphabet B. province C. element D. disable
6.A. technology B. comfortable C. thousand D. distance
7.A.classmate B. persuade C. problem D. lesson
8.A.programme B. media C. theatre D. entertain
9.A.insect B. realize C. important D. happen
10.A.current B. different C. connection D. bottom
Part3:( language focus)
A. Choose the best answer to complete the sentences.(1pt)
1. The boy broke a window when they……football.
A. played B. were playing C. had played D. are playing
2.I’d like to stay at the home instead of……to the cinema.
A. go B. going C. went D. to go
3.Fatemah looked down to discover a snake at her feet. When she saw it, she….
A. was screaming B. had screamed C. screamed D. screams
4.people who exercise frequently have greater physical endurance than those…
A. who doesn’t B. that doesn’t C. which don’t D. who don’t
5.the child’s arm was swollen because he…..by a bee.
A. stung B. had stung C. had been stung D. had being stung
6. “why did you buy all this sugar and chocolate?”
“ I…..a delicious dessert for dinner tonight.”
A. make B. will make C. am going to make D. will have make
7.Timmy doesn’t do well in school……his inability to concentrate on any one thing for longer than a minute or
two.
A. as B. because of C. because D. therefore
8.Emily is motivated to study……she know that a good education can improve her life.
A. therefore B. because of C. because D. so
9…….Tom nor his brother helps in the homework.
A. Not B. Both C. Either D. Neither
10.If, in some years time, energy……cheaper, many things in the world will be different.
A. is B. will be C. were D. would be
B. Choose the word which best fits each gaps of the passage.(1pt)
The World Wide Web is made up of millions of sites (1)….by anybody from multimedia
corporations(2)…….ordinary people (3)..…. you and me. On the wed you can read online newspapers or
magazine; you can watch videos,(4)……music or buy anything (5)……..a CD to a holiday. You can go into a
(6)……and (7)……to other people all over the world or (8)…….a newsgroup for more serious debate. If you are
really ambitious you might even like to try creating your own (9)……. Then you can (10)…….your holiday
pictures to the whole world!
1. A. created B. discovered C. done D. invented
2. A. and B. to C. for D. or
3. A. as B. such as C. like D. the same
4. A. listen B. watch C. unload D. download
5. A. like B. from C. on D. with
6. A. talk room B. speaking room C. chat room D. room
7. A. speak B. say C. talk D. converse
8. A. attend B. join C. take part in D. take
9. A. pictures B. chat room C. web page D. internet
10. A. show B. send C. see D. indicate
C. Sentence transformation:
1. Finish each of the following sentences in such a say that if means exactly as the sentence printed
before it (1 point)
a. She really loves her work.
She is……………………………………………
b. I’ll always admire my former teacher
I’ll look…………………………………………..
c. From the start, he affected all the students.
He had ………………………………………….
d. She resembles her mother.
She looks………………………………………..
e. She’s a slower and more careful drive than I am.
She drives………………………………………..
2. Change these following sentences into reported speech. Using the words suggested (1point)
a) “We are going to have a big party tonight”
They said…………………………………………..
b) “His lectures are very interesting”
The student was told……………………………..
c)”I don’t know if I believe him or not” said Jenny.
Jenny wondered…………………………………..
d) “I’ll ring her tomorrow”
He promised……………………………………….
e) “I’m afraid I can’t hear you very well”
She told………………………………………………..
D. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box.
Part 5: Writing
Writing a paragraph about description of a film you have seen.
KEYS
Part 2: Phonetics.
A. Sounds : (1 point)
1.C 2C 3A 4D 5D 6D 7A 8B 9B 10B
B. Stress: (1point)
1.B 2A 3C 4C 5D 6A 7B 8D 9C 10C
Part 3: Language focus
A. Choose the best answer to complete the sentences (1 point).
1.B 2A 3C 4D 5C 6C 7B 8C 9D 10A
B. Choose the word which best fits each gap of the passage.( 1 point)
1.A 2D 3C 4D 5B 6C 7C 8B 9C 10A
C. Sentence transformation.
1. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means….(1 point)
a. She is passionate about her work.
b. I’ll always look up to my former teacher.
c. He had an influence on all the students from the start.
d. She looks like her mother.
e. She drives more slowly and carefully than I do/me.
2. Change these following sentences into reported speech. Using the words suggested. (1point).
a. They said they were going to have a big party that night.
b. The student was told that his lectures were very interesting.
c. Jenny wondered if he believed him or not.
d. He promised to ring her the following day.
e. She told me that she was afraid that she couldn’t hear me very well.
D. Fill in each gap with a suitable word from the box.
1. early 2. accompanied 3. for 4. support 5. guide
6. associated 7. such 8.also 9. addition 10.indicate
Part 4: Reading
I. Fill in each blank with a suitable word. (2 points)
1. means/tool 6. names
2. writing 7. from
3. deaf 8. only
4. that 9. over/about
5. no 10. not
II. Read the passage and do the tasks follow (3 points)
Task 1: (1 point)
1. F ( It’s different from other communities)
2. T
3. F ( Rock pillars are used to support the roof)
4. T
Task 2: (2 points)
1. Cooper Pedy is different from other towns in that 60% of the population live underground.
2. About 800
3. Passages and rooms are created using special tunneling machines.
4. The advantages are: cool (steady) temperature all year round, feeling of security, no problems with
neighbours, and no problems with regular dust storms outside.
5. They tend to dig another room.
Part 5: Writing (4 points)
- Content: (title, kind, main characters, story about and the end of the film). (2 points)
- Grammar and structures: (2 points)
ENGLISH PRACTICE 84
PART TWO: PHONETICS
I. Choose one word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others by circling
A, B, C, or D: (5 0,2=1,0 pt)
11. A. ancient B. delicious C. participate D. special
12. A. worked B. helped C. watched D. naked
13. A. position B. bottle C. product D. opposite
14. A. tidy B. prize C. written D. final
15. A. event B. end C. market D. festival
II. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others (5 0,2=1,0 pt)
16. A. decorate B. prepare C. however D. tradition
17. A. collect B. festival C. explain D. design
18. A. participate B. unsuitable C. competition D. activity
19. A. wonderful B. traditional C. arrangement D. attractive
20. A. harvest B. perform C. council D. ancient
27. Some of the new horror movies are …………………because they are so realistic.
28. When I arrived, there was a big red car ……………….outside the house.
A. park B. parked C. parking D. parks
33. The only man-made ……………..…..can be seen from the Moon is the Great Wall of China.
34. The teacher was very strict. Nobody dared …………….during his lesson.
35. Harry said to Mary, “Do you have time to help me?”
A. does she have B. if she has C. did she have D. if she had
II. Fill in the blanks with the correct prepositions: (7 0,2=1,4 pts)
38. When I don’t know the meaning of a word I look it …………in the dictionary.
III. Write the correct form of the words given in capital letters: (7 0,2=1,4 pts)
45. Tam and I played for the school football team. We were …………………. (TEAM)
46. Our school has been making ………………….for the upcoming sports contests. (PREPARE)
49. Can you see any …………………between these two calculators? (DIFFERENT)
IV. Supply the correct form of the verbs in the brackets: (6 0,2=1,2 pts)
52. Can you help (do) …………………the washing up?- I hate it.
54. When we met Binh and Huong yesterday, we (walk) ....................................through the park.
I. Read and circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the passage: (10 0,2=2,0 pts)
Are you “green” enough?
Thanks (56)…………….the Internet,we are now living in a global village. We have more information about
other countries (57) ……………….ever before. We know as much about the situation in Africa
(58)………………….in the USA, pollution which (59)……………….in one country will affect other countries, too.
For example, nuclear power is not dangerous only for one country (60)…………………is an international
problem. If we do not take action soon, the possibility of a nuclear (61) ………………….is very real. We should
all recycle our (62)……………….not hope “green” people will do it for us. Some people think
(63)………………..resouces will go on forever, but they (64)………………… . We all have an obligation (65)
…………………our environment.
II. There is a mistake in each following sentence. Find and correct it:
66. The explanation that our teacher gave us was different than the
A B
66. ->
one you gave us.
C D
67. Almost everyone has heard the more famous Olympic saying
A
67. ->
“Stronger, Higher, Faster”.
B C D
A B C
68. ->
our life.
A B C D 69. ->
each other.
III. Read the passage and fill the suitable words in the blank: (10 0,2=2 pts)
As a student I have to learn a lot of subjects and English is one of them. We have English lessons
(71)…………………Tuesday and Friday mornings. My English class (72)………………..very big with 50 students
(73)……………….different cities in Viet Nam. My teacher often gives us a lot of homework so I try
(74)………………..it carefully before I go to class. In class, I listen to the teacher attentively, answer the
teacher’s (75)……………………..in English and practise English (76)…………………my classmates. I think
(77)………………..isn’t easy to learn English because you speak it in one way and write it in the
(78)…………………..way. That is why at first I found it difficult to learn English. But day after day, thanks
(79)………………..our teacher’s help and my great effort, I have made some progress in my English now and
I hope that one day I can read English books in the originals and communicate (80) ……………………English
well.
…………………………………………………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
82. be/for/drinks/bottles/and/shampoo/starting/used/plastic/is/for/a/to/range/of/Recycled/.
…………………………………………………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
83. in/saves/Using/manufacture/of/material/energy/considerable/less/the/amounts/.
…………………………………………………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
84. The/more/that/we/manufacturers/refills/will/more/likely/it/is/use/the/range/increase/the/.
…………………………………………………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
85.for/the/Recycling/materials/natural/helps/important/raw/and/conserve/future/habitats/
protects/.
…………………………………………………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
II. Complete the second sentence, using the word given in brackets so that it has a similar meaning
to the first sentence. Do not change the words given in any way: (5 0,4=2,0 p)
86. We had to wait two hours for Donald.
87. “Have you been out at all this evening, Mr. Johnson?” The detective asked.
-> Is his………………………………………………………………...............................................................................……………………….?
90. This is my first visit to Hue, the ancient capital city in Viet Nam.
III. Write a thank-you letter about 100 - 120 words to your friend. Invite your friend to go to
somewhere. Arrange to contact your friend:
The end
Keys – practice 84
II. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others (5 0,2=1,0 pt)
16. A. decorate
17. B. festival
18. C. competition
19. A. wonderful
20. B. perform
II. Fill in the blanks with the correct prepositions: (7 0,2=1,4 pts)
III. Write the correct form of the words given in capital letters to complete the following
sentences. (7 0,2=1,4 pts)
43. outdoor 44. sidewalk 45. teammates 46. preparations
47. whiten 48. unhealthy 49. differences
IV. Supply the correct form of the verbs in the brackets: (6 0,2=1,2 pts)
50 51 52 53 54 55
flows is flowing doing is locked were walking be written
56 - A. to 57 – B. than 58 – C. as 59 – D. is 60 – A. but
produced
61 - C. disaster 62 – D. all are 63 - B. natural 64 – C. won’t 65 - A. to protect
correct
II. There is a mistake in each following sentence. Find and correct it:
66. B. than -> from 67.A. the more -> the most 68.B. plays -> play
69. D. to fight -> fight 70. A. am -> were
III. Read the passage and fill the suitable words in the blank: (10 0,2=2 pts)
71. on 72. is 73. from 74. to do 75. questions
76. with 77. it 78. other 79. to 80. in
81. Packaging can protect the shelf life of some fruit and vegetables.
82. Recycled plastic is starting to be used for a range of bottles for drinks, milk and shampoo.
83. Using less material in the manufacture of cans saves considerable amounts of energy.
84. The more we use refills the more likely it is that manufacturers will increase the range.
85. Recycling helps conserve important raw materials and protects natural habitats for the future.
II. Complete the second sentence, using the word given in brackets so that it has a similar meaning
to the first sentence. Do not change the words given in any way. (5 0,4=2,0 pts)
86. Donald kept us waiting two hours.
87. The detective wanted to find out if/whether Mr.Johnson had been out at all that evening.
88. Is his knowledge of French good enough for him to work as a translator?
89. Our house was designed by a Spanish architect.
90. This is the first time I have visited Hue, the ancient capital city in Viet Nam.
III. . Write a thank-you letter about 100 - 120 words to your friend. Invite your friend to go to
somewhere. Arrange to contact your friend:
(don’t show your name, your school or your village): (2.0 pts)
- Tính mạch lạc và trôi chảy (coherence and cohesion) + độ dài (length): 0.5 điểm
- Sai trên 4 lỗi, hoặc sai những lỗi nặng trừ 0.5 điểm/1 lỗi.
ENGLISH PRACTICE 85
I. Circle the letter A, B, C or D before the word in each group that has the underlined part pronounced
differently from the rest. (1,25pts)
1. A. promised B. hopped C. booked D. burned
2. A. though B. ought C. thought D. bought
3. A. hard B. carry C. card D. yard
4. A. try B. why C. heavy D. dry
5. A. cool B. food C. look D. flood
II. Circle A, B, C or D to complete the following sentences . (5,75pts)
1. The teacher told him ___________ up late.
A. to not stay B. to stay not C. to stay not D. not to stay
2. My father is good at ____________ English.
A. speaking B. spoken C. speak D. to speak
3. We are all ________ that you passed your English exam. Congratulation!
A. relieved B. afraid C. delighted D. certain
4. “__________to come and have dinner with us?” “I’d love to but I’m very busy”.
A. would you mind B. could you please C. Would you like D. Do you enjoy
5. I am very _____________ in the information you have given me.
A. concerned B. interested C. surprised D. worried
6. Can you tell me where ______________ ?
A. she does B. does she C. she is D. is she
7. You have to work ____________ for the coming exam.
A. hardly B. more hardly C. more hard D. hard
8. I saw her _____________ the flowers in the garden.
A. watering B. watered C. be watered D. is watering
9. They had their luggage ___________ by the porter.
A. carry B. carrying C. to carry D. carried
10. She often spends her weekend ___________ through pleasant open countryside.
A. travel B. traveling C. to travel D. to traveling
11- My brother is studying hard ......................... pass the exam.
A. for B. in order to C. so to D. so that
12- We have studied ................... seven o'clock.
A. for B. at C. since D. to
13- He was born in England. English is his .................................
A. mother tongue B. first language
C. foreign language D. A and B are correct
14- It's dangerous .......................... in this river.
A. swim B. to swim C. swimming D. swam
15- ........................... to America yet ?
A. Were you B. Have you ever been C.Were you been D. Are you
16- The boy was ....................... by the dog
A. bite B. bit C. bited D. bitten
17- My father used ...................... me to school.
A. took B. taking C. to take D. take
18- Would you mind ................... for a few minutes?
A. to wait B. waiting C. wait D. be waiting
19. My aunt speaks English very ................................
A. good B. well C. goodly D. best
20. We have math on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday; It means we have math .......... a week.
A. once B. twice C. three times D. four times
21. Lan promises to ............................ her best in learning English.
A. try B. make C. work D. learn
22. The manager asked me ............................. for him outside his office.
A. wait B. waiting C. to wait D. waited
23. She hasn’t written to me ........................................
A. already B. yet C. never D. any longer
III. Give the correct form of the bold words in parentheses. (2,5pts)
1. This book has a lot of information. It’s very ____________________. (use)
2. You’ll meet the tour guide on your ___________________ at the hotel. (arrive)
3. Our post is delivered _______________________ except for Saturday ( day)
4. Ha Long Bay was ___________by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. (recognition)
5. Relax for some minutes and you’ll feel more ________________ . (comfort)
6. His parents are very __________________ of him. (pride)
7. “The lost shoes” is one of the _______________ stories I like best. (tradition)
8. The _____________ from Hanoi to London was delayed in two hours. (fly)
9. I’m sure that I have connected the printer ___________ . (proper)
10. Each of my friends has a _________________ character. (differ)
IV. Each sentence below contains an error, underline and write the correct one in the space. 0 is
done as an example. (2pts)
0. My brother are a teacher. 0. _______ is _________
1. I go to see her if I have enough time. 1. __________________
2. It is not easy do that difficult work. 2.___________________
3. He drove such fast that he won the race. 3.___________________
4. I wish I can go with you to the countryside next weekend. 4. ___________________
5. When she came, I read her letter. 5 ___________________
6. It’s dangerous to drive fastly in busy streets. 6.___________________
7. The bicycle is so expensive for me to buy. 7.___________________
8. Dave is a friend of mine. I knew him for a long time. 8.__________________
V. Give the correct form of the bold verbs in parentheses. (2pts)
1. The dictionaries (1. buy _________________) yesterday.
2. While my mother and I (2. watch____________________) a film on T V last night, our
aunt in the USA (3. phone_______________).
3. My friend (4. not/visit_________________) me since he (5. move _________) to another town.
4. We (6. already/ finish _________________________) our work.
5. My English (7. get____________________ ) better and better.
6. You should practise (8. speak___________________) English everyday.
7. How long _________ you (9. wait___________________) for me?
8. It was a nice day, so we decided (10. go ________________) for a walk.
VI- Complete the following sentences based on the given cues.(2pts)
1- How long / it / take you / get / school ?
.....................................................................................................................................
2- He / not interested / buy / new / house.
.....................................................................................................................................
3- I / play badminton / Nam / when / my friends / come.
.....................................................................................................................................
4- I / bored / doing / same thing / day after day.
.....................................................................................................................................
5- Marie Curie / born / Poland / 1867
.....................................................................................................................................
6- We ought / use/ cloth bags/ instead / reuse/ plastic bags.
.....................................................................................................................................
7- We / have / wonderful/ time / moment / SaPa.
.....................................................................................................................................
8- Could / give me / information ?
.....................................................................................................................................
VII. Read the passage then answer the questions below.(2pts)
Nam moved to this neighborhood last year. Nam and his family lived in a big city before coming here. On the
first days, he didn’t like the life in the country because there was not much to do.
However, after a short time he has changed his mind. He now likes his new neighborhood very much because the air
is fresh, the food is delicious and the people are friendly. There are a lot of things he can do in his free time such as going
swimming, going fishing, going boating. He doesn’t want to live in a big city anymore.
1. When did Nam move to this neighborhood?
....................................................................................................................................
2. Did he like the life in the country on the first days?
......................................................................................................................................
3. Why does he like his neighborhood now?
......................................................................................................................................
4. Does he want to live in a big city now?
.....................................................................................................................................
VIII. Complete the 2nd sentences so that it has a similar meaning to the fist (2,5pts).
1. The children are too young to be in class 6.
→The children are not....................................................................................................
2. "Eat more fruits and vegetables", the doctor said to her
→The doctor told............................................................................................................
3. We began to study English 5 years ago.
→.We have ...................................................................................................................
4 “Can you wait for me here, Jerry?”
→Tom told......................................................................................................................
5. A dog is bigger than a cat.
→ A cat isn’t as..............................................................................................................
6. The coffee is so hot that I can’t drink it.
→ The coffee is too .......................................................................................................
7. The ladder isn’t very long. It doesn’t reach the window.
→ The ladder ....................................................................................................................
8. The weather was fine. We could go camping.
→ The weather .............................................................................................................
9. I often went boating when I was young.
→ I used to..........................................................................................................................
10. We built this house in 1975.
→This house ....................................................................................................................
Keys – practice 85
I. Chän tõ mµ phÇn g¹ch ch©n cã c¸ch ph¸t ©m kh¸c víi c¸c tõ cßn l¹i. (1.25 ®iÓm =
0.25®iÓm/1®¸p ¸n ®óng)
1. D 2. A 3. B 4.C 5.D
II. Chän ®¸p ¸n ®óng nhÊt ®Ó hoµn thµnh c©u (5.75 ®iÓm- 0.25 ®iÓm /1®¸p ¸n ®óng)
22.C 23.B
III. Cho d¹ng ®óng cña tõ trong ngoÆc (2.5 ®iÓm- 0,2 ®iÓm/1 ®¸p ¸n ®óng)
IV. Trong mỗi câu có 1 lỗi sai, gạch chân và viết đáp án đúng. (2 ®iÓm- 0.25 ®iÓm/1 ®¸p ¸n
®óng)
2. do → to do 6. fastly → fast
3. such → so 7. so → too
V. Chia dạng đúng của động từ trong ngoặc. (2 ®iÓm- 0.25 ®iÓm/1 ®¸p ¸n ®óng)
1. were bought 2. were watching 3. was phoning 4. hasn’t visited
VI. Dïng tõ gîi ý viÕt thµnh c©u hoµn chØnh. (2®iÓm- 0,25 ®iÓm/1 ®¸p ¸n ®óng)
VII. Đọc đoạn văn rồi trả lời câu hỏi. (2®iÓm- 0.5 ®iÓm/1 ®¸p ¸n ®óng)
VIII. ViÕt l¹i c¸c c©u sau sao cho nghÜa kh«ng ®æi. (2.5®iÓm- 0.25 ®iÓm/1 ®¸p ¸n ®óng)
Part 5. Read the passage below and choose the best answer for each space: (2pts)
his died other story novel
leaving by most family wrote
One of the first novels in the history of literature was written in England in 1719. It was Robinson Crusoe
__________ (1) Daniel Defoe.
Daniel Defoe was born in London in the __________ (2) of a reach man. When Daniel was a schoolboy, he
began to write stories. After ___________ (3) school he worked in his father’s shop and __________ (4) articles
for newspapers. Defoe visited many countries and met many people. That helped him much in __________
(5) writings.
In 1719, when Defoe was sixty years old, he wrote the _________ (6) Robinson Crusoe which made him
famous. Defoe used in his book a true ___________ (7) about a sailor who lived on an island for four years.
Robinson Crusoe in Defoe’s novel lived on an island for twenty-eight years. People liked the novel in
England and in many __________ (8) countries. Daniel Defoe wrote other books but his novel Robinson
Crusoe is the _________ (9) famous. Defoe was not a rich man where he __________ (10) in 1731.
I/ READ:
Part 1. Read and answer the questions: (2pts)
Every year students in many countries learn English. Some of these students are young children. Others
are teenagers. Many are adults. Some learn at school, others studies by themselves. A few learn English
just by hearing the language in film, on television, in the office or among their friends. But not many are
lucky enough to do that. Most people must work hard to learn another language.
Learning other language! Learning English! Why do all these people want to learn English? It is not
difficult to answer that question. Many boys and girls learn English at school because it is one of their
subjects. They study their own language and Math…and English. (In England or America or Australia
many boys and girls study their own language, which is English and Math and other language, perhaps
French or German or Spanish)
Many adults learn English because it is useful for their work. Teenagers often learn English for their
higher studies because of their books are in English at the college or university. Other people learn
English because they want to read newspapers or magazines in English.
Answer the questions:
1. According to the writer, who learns English?
2. Where do the students learn English?
3. Is it easy to answer the question “Why do all these people learn English?”?
4. Why do teenagers learn English?
5. According to you, why do you learn English?
Part 2. Read the passage below and write T if it is true and F if it is false for the following sentences:
(2pts)
Even before it is born, a baby has small teeth under its gums. At about the age of six months, its first
tooth starts to grow. Before the young child is three years old, it has twenty small teeth. Between the
ages of six and twelve a second set of teeth form in the gum below the first teeth and push them out.
______ 1. A baby has teeth under its gums even before its birth.
______ 2. A baby’s first tooth appears as soon as it is born.
______ 3. Three-years-old child has twenty tiny teeth.
______ 4. A child’s second set of teeth appear before it is six years old.
______ 5. A child’s second teeth begin to grow while the child still has its first teeth.
III. WRITE:
Write a paragraph (about 100 words) about your neighborhood: (4pts)
These questions may help you.
Where do you live?
What does your house look like?
What can you see from your bedroom window?
How far is it from your home to school?
How do you get to school?
What are there in your neighborhood?
What things in your neighborhood do you like best? Why?
What do you think about your neighborhood?
THE END
(Good luck to you)
Keys – practice 86
I. LANGUAGE FOCUS:
Part 1: (4pts) Mỗi đáp án đúng 0,2 điểm
1. D 2. B 3. A 4. D 5. C 6. D 7. B 8. D 9. A 10. B
11. C 12. B 13. C 14. D 15. A 16. B 17. C 18. D 19. B 20. A
Part 2. (2pts) Mỗi đáp án đúng 0,2 đỉêm
1. You can buy the tickets on line.
2. She is not told enough to reach the top of the wardrobe
3. Peter and Mark play soccer excellently.
4. Tom asked Jane to help him with his pronunciation
5. She speaks English well.
6. To climb high mountains alone in the winter is not safe
7. Tom has learned English since 1990.
8. He hasn’t seen my sister since last summer.
9. Ho Chi Minh City is bigger than Hue.
10. When did you start to study medicine?
Part 3: (2ms) Mỗi câu đúng 0,2 điểm
1. unhealthy 2. height 3. painful 4. carefully 5. comfortable
6. pronunciation 7. education 8. wonderful 9. activity 10. magically
Part 4: (2pts) Mỗi đáp án đúng 0,2 điểm
1. interested 2. him 3. gone 4. among 5. had
6. bought 7. wetter 8. since 9. did 10. any
Part 5: (2pts) Mỗi đáp án đúng 0,2 điểm
1. by 2. family 3. leaving 4. wrote 5. his
6. novel 7. story 8. other 9. most 10. died
II. READING: (4pts)
Part 1. (2pts) Mỗi đáp án đúng 0,4 điểm
1. According to the writer, young children, teenagers and adults learn English.
2. Some learn at school, others studies by themselves. A few learn English just by hearing the
language in film, on television, in the office or among their friends.
3. Yes, it is.
4. Teenagers often learn English for their higher studies because of their books are in English at
the college or university.
5. I learn English because it is one of my subjects at school...
Part 2. (2pts) Mỗi đáp án đúng 0,4 điểm
1. T 2. F 3. T 4. F 5. T
III. WRITING: (4pts)
Câu không mắc lỗi ngữ pháp cơ bản, sử dụng từ vựng tốt, ý hay, phong phú, biểu đạt được nội dung
liên quan chặt chẻ với chủ đề đạt điểm tối đa.
Tùy theo chất lượng từng bài làm mà giám khảo có thể cho theo thang điểm 0,5; 1; 1,5; 2; 2,5; 3; 3,5;
4.
ENGLISH PRACTICE 87
PART II. PHONETICS
Choose one word that has a different stress position from the others. Identify your answer by writing
the corresponding word or phrase on your answer paper.
I. Choose from the four options given (marked A, B, C and D) one best answer to complete each
sentence.
A. go B. went C. going D. to go
5. I have a .......................sister.
A. seven years old B. seven-years - old C. seven- year - old D. seven year olds
II. Fill in each gap in each sentence with the correct form of the word in capital letters.
1. After many years of failure, Edison finally......in inventing the light bulb. SUCCESS
2. The accident happens because of driving...... CARE
3. He believed in his ......to jump down from the fourth storey without getting hurt. ABLE
4. You must pass the ......exam to attend the course. WRITE
5. Many people like him because of his ...... GENEROUS
6. The media help increase the ......of sports and games. POPULAR
7. The ......of forests has brought about floods recently. DESTROY
8. An ......man has stolen all our money. KNOW
9. The ......of this factory are widely consumed in this country. PRODUCE
10. Viet Nam declared its ......on September 2nd 1945. DEPEND
III. There are ten mistakes in this paragraph. Find them out and correct them.
Line 1 Summer in England is the better season of all. The sky is clear and blue. The
Line 2 sun shines brightly. But it is not pleasant to go out at noon because of the sun
Line 3 dazzles our eyes. The air is generally dry. It is very pleasant taking a walk in
Line 4 the morning when the country is cool, or again on the evening when the
Line 5 sunshine is not so heat, and the moon raises above the horizon. How beauty
Line 6 it is in summer in the countryside. There high in the sky, there has the moon
Line 7 which sheds it’s silver light together with thousand of little stars twinkling
Line 8 and twinkling.
PART IV. READING
I. Read the following passage then choose the best answer from the four options (marked A, B, C and
D) to complete the numbered blanks in the passage.
II. Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage. Use only ONE word in each space.
Computers play an important role in our everyday lives, sometimes without us even realizing it. Consider
the use (1) _________computers in both shops and offices. Big shops especially chain stores with branches all over the
country, have to deal with very large amounts of information.
They have to make (2) ________that there are enough goods on the shelves for customers to buy; they need to be
(3)__________to re-order before stocks (4) ________out, to decide which things are selling well and (5) ________on. All these
processes (6) ________performed quickly and efficiently by computers.
A (7) _______ of office work in the past involved information on paper. (8) ____ it had been dealt with by
people, the paper was put (9) ________for future reference. This way of working was (10) ________particularly easy
or fast. A computerized system is much more efficient.
III. Read the following passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question.
The culture of Vietnam is one of the oldest in the Southeast Asia region. Although Vietnam lies
geographically in Southeast Asia, long periods of Chinese domination and influence has resulted in the
emergence of many East Asian characteristics in Vietnamese culture, and generally Vietnam is said to be a part
of the East Asian cultural sphere, known widely as Chinese cultural sphere.
Despite considerable foreign influence, Vietnamese people have managed to retain many
distinct customs. While Chinese culture has the largest influence on traditional Vietnamese culture,
there is also a much smaller influence from the Cham and later Western cultures, most notably of
France, Russia and the United States. In term of prehistory, most Vietnamese historians consider the
ancient Dong Son Culture to be one of the defining aspects of early Vietnamese civilization.
Vietnam’s population in 2006 was 84,402,966, with a population density of 253 people per km2.
Most people live in or near the densely populous Red River or Mekong deltas. Due to the nation’s southward
expansion throughout its history, along with the different climate and environment met by the settlers as
they moved further south, slightly different regional cultures began to emerge, most notably between
Northern and Southern Vietnam.
C. Of Russia D. Of France
A. The North and the South of Vietnam have the same regional cultures.
B. The Mekong delta is more populous than the Red River one.
PART V. WRITING
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence
printed before it.
1. If we can solve the problem soon, it will be better for all concerned.
The sooner.................................................................................................................
-----------------------------The end------------------------
Keys – practice 87
Part I
Pronunciation
II. Fill in each gap in each sentence with the correct form of the word in capital letters.
1. succeeded 6. popularity
2. carelessly 7.destruction
3. ability 8. unknown
4. written 9. products
III. There are ten mistakes in this paragraph. Find them out and correct them.
Line 1 Summer in England is the better season of all. The sky is clear and blue. The
sun shines brightly. But it is not pleasant to go out at noon because of the sun
Line 2
dazzles our eyes. The air is generally dry. It is very pleasant taking a walk in
Line 3 the morning when the country is cool, or again on the evening when the
sunshine is not so heat, and the moon raises above the horizon. How beauty it
Line 4 is in summer in the countryside. There high in the sky, there has the moon
Line 5 which sheds it’s silver light together with thousand of little stars twinkling
and twinkling.
Line 6
Line 7
Line 8
I. Read the following passage then choose the best answer from the four options (marked A, B,
C and D) to complete the numbered blanks in the passage.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
C A D B C B D A C B
II. Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage. Use only ONE word in each space.
III. Read the following passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question.
1. C 2. B 3. B 4. A 5. C
PART V. WRITING
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence
printed before it.
1. If we can solve the problem soon, it will be better for all concerned.
The sooner we can solve the problem, the better it will be for all concerned
2. I would prefer you to deliver the sofa on Friday.
I would rather you delivered the sofa on Friday
3. We've run out of tea.
There isn't any tea left
4. Susan was too excited to sleep.
Susan was so excited that she couldn't sleep
5. Robert has not had a job for two years.
Robert has been out of job/ jobless/ unemployed for two years