HCM INDUSTRY AND TRADE COLLEGE PROGRESS TEST FOR ENGLISH 2

PAPER TEST - TEST CODE: 435

Time allowance: 60 minutes
Student’s full name: ________________________Order No: ______Date of testing: _________
PART A. MULTIPLE CHOICE
I. Cross (X) the letter A, B, or C on the answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each question.(3 ms)
1: Orlando is extremely ______________. He learns new things quickly and easily.
A. brave B. intelligent C. honest
2: A: What do you think you’ll do on your next birthday? B: I ____have a big party, but I’m not sure.
A. will B. might C. would
3: Are you learning English _______ a better job?
A. get B. to get C. getting
4: A: Where ____you go on your last vacation? B: I ______to Japan.
A. are/travel B. did/went C. do/visit
5: A: _____________ B: Yes. I’d like the fish with some rice and a small salad, please.
A. Let me read that back. B. Are you ready to order? C. Thank you. See you again.
6: The Grand ____ is in Bangkok, Thailand. The queen and king live there sometimes.
A. Square B. Palace C. Statue
7: A: What would you recommend doing in Cairo, Egypy?
B: ________________ visit the Egyptian Museum to see King Tut’s treasure.
A. I’d suggest B. I think you can not C. You should
8: Akemi wanted to buy some warm _____ for the winter.
A. souvenirs B. furniture C. clothes
9: Which is the odd one out?
A. frozen yogurt B. soy milk C. lemon juice
10: A: Excuse me? How much is this plate?  B: ______
A. It’s only $12. B. You can have it for $ 10. C. Will you take $8?
11: I often have ________milk and _______slice of bread for breakfast.
A. some/a B. a/ some C. some/some
12: The gray shirt is very _____. Can I try on that shirt with flowered on it?
A. plain B. comfortable C. bright
13: A: Who was Coco Chanel?  B: She was a famous ______.
A. composer B. designer C. explorer
14: I do morning exercises every day because I want to __________.
A. got better grades B. saved money C. lose weight
15: Which underlined part is INCORRECT?
My friend doesn’t have money enough to buy a new computer.
A. doesn’t B. new C. money enough
16: Jake has never _____________ desserts at the restaurant.
A. eat B. ate C. eaten
17: Which underlined part is INCORRECT?
The Tokyo National Museum is one of the oldest and more traditional museums in Japan.
A. is B. museums C. more
18: The first person on the moon in 1969 _____ American astronaut Neil Armstrong.
A. was B. is C. were
19: This desk is _____ than my old one and the computer doesn’t fit very well on it.
A. most narrow B. narrow C. narrower
20: A: When can we go shopping?  B: _______
A. I’m afraid not. B. That will be nice. C. Any time you like.

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A
B
C
II. Complete the text with the words/phrases from the box. Write the answers on the answer sheet. (2 ms)

was 10 euros on jeans colours bought because favourite

Dear Maria
I went to the town centre yesterday and I (21)_________ some new clothes. Let me tell you what I found. There
(22)________ a sale in one shop and I got two pairs of (23)_____ for the price of one! Then I decided to look in
the market (24)___________ they sell clothes and other things very cheaply. I saw a beautiful leather belt and it
was only (25)_________.
You know I like T-shirts very much. Well, I found a great one yesterday. The picture(26)_________the front is
the Mona Lisa, but the (27)__________ are orange and green! This is now my (28)__________ T-shirt.
What clothes have you bought?
Love,
Giulia
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PART B. READING COMPREHENSION

LISBON - A CITY BY THE SEA
1. Lisbon’s the capital city of Portugal. It’s on the River Tejo, and it’s next to the sea. Lisbon’s a pretty small
capital city - about 550, 000 people live there.
2. Lisbon has some very old areas. Alfama and Graca are beautiful old districts with narrow streets, small squares,
and interesting shops. Above them is a castle of São Jorge. There are wonderful views of the city from the castle.
You can walk to Alfama and Graca, or you can take the streetcar. It’s a great way to see this part of the city.
3. If you want to go on a day trip, take the streetcar to Belém. It’s the last district before the beach. There are
some interesting museums, a cultural center, and some really beautiful parks. You can try Belém’s famous pastel
de nata, too. These are delicious custard pastries - perfect with coffee.
4. There are lots of places to eat and go out in Lisbon. Bairro Alto’s a good place, and there are lots of restaurants
and stores. It’s pretty noisy at night sometimes. If you want a traditional Portuguese restaurant, go to Alfama or
Graca.
5. You can visit Lisbon during any season. It’s not very cold in the winter. Spring and fall are lovely times to
visit because it’s usually warm and sunny. Summer in Lisbon’s very hot, but you can go swimming in the sea to
cool down!
Task 1: Read the text and decide whether the statements are True (T) or False (F). (1.2 ms)

29. Lisbon is a small capital city with the population of 55,000. .................
30. Streets in Alfama and Graca are narrow. .................
31. There are lots of restaurants and stores in Alfama or Graca. .................
32. It’s very hot in Lisbon in summer. .................
Task 2: Read the text again and answer the questions. (2 ms)
33. How do people get to Alfama and Graca from the castle?
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34. Where can people try the famous food pastel de nata?
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35. When can the tourists visit Lisbon?
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36. What is the weather like in spring and fall in Lisbon?
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PART C. WRITING (1.8 ms)
Write a short description of about 35 - 50 words of your favorite restaurant. Your description must respond to
the questions:
Write a short review of about 35 - 50 words of your favorite restaurant. Your review must respond to the
questions:
 What is the name of the restaurant?
 What type of food does it serve?
 What appetizers, main dishes, and side dishes would you recommend ordering?
 What do you like about restaurant?

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